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Nicholas L.

4.9 out of 5 stars
39 repeat clients
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Nicholas L.

4.9 out of 5 stars
39 repeat clients
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Edison Park, Chicago, IL

Highlights

Basic background check
18 years of experience
Can administer medication
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Steve Irwin is my hero

I will always make sure your pet has the best care possible. This means walking in the shade on sunny days. Making sure they have water during their walks. Watching them the entire time to ensure they don’t eat anything. Keeping them close so they don’t jump on strangers or other dogs. Giving them a good pet after their walk to get off any outside critters from their fur. I care for each pet tailored towards their own needs and don’t mind doing the extra work to make sure they’re comfortable and safe. I have had 3 dogs, a bunny for 3 months(we took care of her), and now a cat I took in from the street. I am a genuine and loving caregiver. I communicate with animals as much as possible giving them joy and comfort. I believe animals are very intelligent and communication is key in figuring out their likes and dislikes and thus giving them a life of joy.

Cat care experience

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Travel kitty

Nicholas also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Qualifications

39 repeat pet parents
92% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
18 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Can provide daily exercise

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

I live in a house with and open backyard and a designated pet area. I live with two cats and two dogs. I am currently unable to dog watch at home.

Ratings and reviews

4.9
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123 ratings
womanofclay
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Sep 11, 2026

Nicholas is a sweet and caring caretaker. We have 8 cats. He successfully handled 4 living zones we have for them. Including the stray that lives outside! We will definitely use him again and recommend him to anyone who needs an animal caregiver.

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Adam L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Sep 06, 2026

Nicholas was amazing to our dogs and house. Dogs were happy and well cared for while we were away. He even helped water our garden. A true professional and would recommend to anyone.

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Jessica G.
1.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Sep 04, 2026

I asked him to stop contacting me and he continues to text me.

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Jessica G.
3.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Sep 04, 2026

I had Nicholas walk my dogs a few times in August. There were a few times he would be late. I'm typically flexible with time within the hour. My review is based on him not respecting my request to leave the dogs in the crate without a water bowl. I let it slide once or twice but it became a point of contention when he claimed it was for their safety. If anyone is crate training a puppy, you know you don't put a bowl in the crate. If anyone has an anxious dog, you know the concern with leaving additional items in the crate.

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Carson M.
3.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Aug 31, 2026

Overall, Nicholas took care of our dog. However, he was 2 hrs late for a morning feed. In the future, please do not accept a booking request if you already have existing appointments that conflict with the requested time slots.

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Karl S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Aug 30, 2026

Would recommend Nicholas 100% we had a very last minute emergency and Nicholas was able to come through and accommodate us in every way! My cat is pretty shy and skittish so I was surprised to see how well he was able to warm up to him. Was also super great with updates. Would definitely book again

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I am constantly active and on the go. This makes it easy for me to fit pet care into my daily routine. I am available in rain, hail, or sunshine. I work well on short notice and am able to pickup bookings any time. I dknt mind accepting far requests and in-fact enjoy the long travel.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Nicholas can host up to 4 drop-ins per day
Let me know if your pet has any special needs or favors. When watching your dog I will always treat them to my best quality of service. I ask for a description of your pets personality so I know how they normally act. If they take any medication. Are they leash trained? Do you give them specific commands ex. require them to sit at stop signs. Do they wear a jacket or shoes while on walk? Do they need exercise? Is interacting with people and dogs a normal occurrence for them? Do they have any digestive or health problems? Do they typically need water during their walk? I ask these questions to be sure they’re clean on don’t pick up any bad habits while being with me and to make sure they are safe.
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