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Nelly M.

4.9 out of 5 stars
17 repeat clients
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Nelly M.

4.9 out of 5 stars
17 repeat clients

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Highlights

Enhanced background check
13 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

🐾 Small Paws Heaven 🐾

I'm Nelly, your neighborhood dog-mom turned professional house sitter. After 3 years in a veterinary clinic, I’ve learned one truth: small, anxious, and senior pups need extragentle, extrapatient care. That’s my lane, and I love it! 🐶 Senior-Dog Support 🐶: Comfortable lift assists, slow “sniffari” walks for blind dogs, medication including oral and subcutaneous. 🏨 Vet-Clinic Work Experience 🏨: Familiar with reading subtle health changes and handling emergencies from administrative standpoint. I work from home so your puppy will never feel anxious or alone.

Qualifications

17 repeat pet parents
92% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
13 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

4.9
stars
51 ratings
Gail K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 06, 2026

My dog is very quiet and shy but Nelly was very patient with him and got him playing and happy. I would highly recommend Nelly.

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Jillian G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 16, 2026

Nelly was great! Very communicative, transparent, and friendly. She took great care of Ralphie and accommodated his special needs like he was her own dog. I would definitely ask Nelly to watch my boy again in the future!

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Babatunde O.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 06, 2026

Nelly was amazing! She is dog savvy, and understands pack leadership. My dog Cassius, who has only being boarded a handful of times, was very well cared for, integrated appropriately with her chihuahua. And although he was glad to me home, I know he’d like so see Nelly again.

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Stephanie B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 02, 2026

I needed last minute care and Nelly was so wonderful. Super flexible and accomplished. I appreciated the frequent updates and she made me feel very comfortable that my Nala would be well taken care of.

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Tom S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Sep 24, 2025

Monte clearly loved his time with Nelly judging by his reaction when she returned the key. That is my primary measure of quality of service! Nelly kept me thoroughly informed through multiple photos and videos each day. She left my home in wonderful shape; I couldn't ask for more.

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Kathleen C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Aug 20, 2025

So helpful and caring - to me and my pup! Hope to call on Nelly again soon .

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Calendar and availability

Schedule

🕰 How my Scheduled care looks like🕰: In the morning: Quiet wake up, gentle stretch session, meds & breakfast. Mid-Day Check-In-Potty break, and snuggle time while I work remotely. Evening: Wind-Down Slow stroll, joint-friendly play, late night potty. I follow your written routine to the letter, because familiar smells, sounds, and schedules keep anxious and elderly pups relaxed.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in an apartment
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

Your dog is my number one priority. I'm a specialist in anxious and senior dogs. I'm very responsive to calls and texts to help pups and pet parents feel at ease.

Pets

A typical day

In the meet and greet you'll have an opportunity to ask any questions and concerns. My number one responsability is your dog safety and security. I will follow your instructions to the letter as to not disrupt their environment.

I need to know if: your dog is house broken, crate trained, has vaccines records up to date, can wear diapers if not house broken, health concerns, veterinary contact information and emergency contact.
Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass a background check. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support, and reimbursement for eligible vet care.