Nichelle V.
Nichelle V.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from $15 per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
Extremely experienced animal lover
I started my animal care journey since I could walk. I was raised around aquariums, horses, dogs, cats, reptiles, frogs, raccoons, opossums, bobcats, birds, and ferrets. By 14 I had over 30 Bettas I was breeding and raising. Then I went to working at a pet store and a saddle shop. After that I became a zookeeper. I've worked with a lot of crazy animals so not a lot scares me. I've worked with wild cats like bobcats, pumas, Eurasian lynx, Canadian lynx, servals, and caracals. I've also worked with wolves, foxes, couatimundi, lemurs, prairie dogs, porcupines, bears, and gators. I've worked with saltwater tanks, I've bred snakes, I've also worked at a pet boarding kennel. I was the one they ask for when difficult cats and dogs were boarded. Dogs that had been abused, were fearful, or just plain good at bluffing, that was my pups to work with. Also foxes and wolves were my specialty. Because of my experience I also have an animal training skill set using target training and positive reinforcement. I also know how to administer medications, and I also know the signs of a lot of medical conditions or issues. I also allow the dog to let me know what they need by reading their body language and their personality. I recently been cleared for temporary pass to go onto Tinker Air Force base to tend to family pets.
Cat care experience
Nichelle also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
At home my dogs much rather cuddle than play so they get a lot of love through the day, snuggles on the couch with me and my kids, and get to sleep in bed with my or my kids. They let me know when they need to go outside so I let them out and then they "knock" on the door they let me know they want to come in. I dust them off and wipe off their feet with baby wipes. Twice a week they get a bath if needed. My ferret she likes to get a bath anytime anyone else is getting a bath, she will literally crawl in! All of my small animals get bedding changed twice a week, and my aquarium gets a 25% water change every two weeks. For my clients that have small pets, reptiles, amphibians, and birds: I can change litter, bedding, feed, water, give them playtime and attention. Any needing medications I can also administer those. For cats: change the litter box, litter box train kittens, feed, water, administer medications, play with them if they want to play and cuddles. For dogs: feed, water, give them medications if needed, give them walks, let them play outside how you prefer, if they need potty training I can help with that, I can help with general training to curb bad habits, socialize your dog, and of course play with them and give them cuddles.
Ratings and reviews
So helpful and the cats really responded to her. Loved the daily recaps and pics. She went above and beyond!!
She is very personable and kind. Our dogs (even the shy one) loved her right away. They look forward to her coming and she iss always attentive to their needs.
Nichelle was great 10/10 & provided great service! I am definitely looking forward to booking her again.
Nichele has sat for my two furry babies. We had used her several times. She is honest and very caring. I would use her again.
Was on time everyday and excellent with my pup!
Nichelle was a blessing !!! While my husband & I were on vacation in Mexico my phone WOULD NOT WORK !! (hubby forgot his UGH !) My phone would not call out or text. Thank God we were able to communicate through Rover. Nichelle was great with sending pictures and updates everyday. Our home and babies were great when we returned. We would highly recommend Nichelle’s services. Would love to use her again if need be.
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Schedule
I need a flexible schedule so I can raise my two sons, when they are at school my schedule is open and also every other week they are with their dad so my schedule is wide open during that time. At home I have my own pets, I have two medium/large dogs named Sadie and kali, a hedgehog named luna , a ferret named Rosie, a freshwater fish tank, and a turtle named E.coli musk because he's a musk turtle and I didnt want to call him Elon. *HOLIDAY ANNOUNCEMENTS* October: I am a horror actor for Wicked Forest of Terror during the month of October from Thursday to Sunday 5:30pm-2:30 am (sometimes later) I am spoken for. I can do drop ins through the day and directly after I am done with my horror shift. (yes naps are a must during those times). overnights are extremely limited during this time and I apologize and appreciate the understanding. *THANKSGIVING* this year (2025) I do not have my sons during this time so far booking is open! *CHRISTMAS* this year (2025) I will have my sons for Christmas this year so during Christmas week, no overnights available. drop ins are available until the day of Christmas Eve, on Christmas Eve morning we are headed out of town until the 26th. after that it hopefully everything will be back to schedule as usual. *NEW YEARS 2026 plans are still up in the air at the moment so I have no idea just yet that far ahead.