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Nicholas S.

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Nicholas S.

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Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $20 per visit

Highlights

Enhanced background check
25 years of experience
Can administer medication
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Friend to all animals

I've grown up around dogs since I was 5 and kept them as companions for almost 30 years. I have a calm disposition as well as a natural kinship with most animals and take great care to foster their trust. I have litter trained puppies and raised several animals from youth.

Qualifications

100% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours
Sends updates with Rover Cards
25 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I am respectful of the animal's boundaries as well as the owner's wishes and will follow the prescribed activities and rules so that trust is maintained with both pets and humans alike.

Ratings and reviews

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David S.
mars 21, 2026

As an older veteran, I've been struggling to keep up with my lab, Freya, so finding someone I could trust to provide some additional walks during the day was important to me. Nicholas arrived a bit earlier than I anticipated, which is great, and treated me (and Freya!) with respect. Freya took to him right away, and I knew she was in good hands. It gave me real peace of mind knowing I had someone reliable and good with Freya to help her exercise and walk the neighborhoods when I couldn't do it myself. I am very grateful for this young man's help, and would like to recommend you to try him out for yourself!

Lisa A.
mars 21, 2026

I have never been a fan of leaving my animals with someone else, but Nicholas has changed my mind for the better. I needed someone to help care for Bruno, my Frenchie, while I worked in the office this past week. Now, Bruno is a very touchy little guy who has a bit of separation anxiety BUT Nicholas handled him very well. He had a very calm demeanor which I think helped Bruno feel safe with him and definitely made me feel at ease. When I arrived to pick up my little buddy, he seemed very happy, well cared for, and Nicholas had already taken him for a walk to do his 'business' before I arrived! I can't stress enough how happy Bruno was, I had to pry him away from Nicholas! It was adorable and I will certainly be using him again!

Jon I.
mars 21, 2026

I was a little nervous leaving my Golden Retriever, Sandy, with someone new. But Nicholas had exceeded all my expectations. I had a last minute meeting come up and needed someone to quickly care for our pup while I was gone, and he was very receptive to both mine and the dogs needs. Sandy tends to be on the overly affection side, but it was clear after their 5 or so hours together, she had plenty of it! From the moment they met, Sandy seemed very excited and comfortable with her new found friend. He mentioned taking her for a long walk, playing catch, and made sure she had plenty to drink on their little adventure. This included a few update pictures and texts about Sandy and their time out. I can tell Nicholas genuinely enjoys being around animals, and took the responsibility of caring for Sandy seriously. I'd highly recommend him to any friends and family I have, and especially trust him to watch Sandy again.

Vincent D.
mars 21, 2026

I can't recommend Nicholas enough! He took great care of my German Shepherd, Tyr, while I was on vacation. Tyr is a very active doggo and Nicholas made sure he had a lot of attention, and took him out for plenty of activities. He was great at keeping up communications, arrived on time and kept me updated with numerous photos, giving me a lot of piece of mind. It's not easy finding someone you can trust with your companions while you're away, but I am glad I found Nicholas and would definitely use him again!

J F.
mars 21, 2026

Having personally watched Nicholas care for various animals, I can confidently vouch for him. He is gentle, attentive, and possesses a wonderful love for all types of animals. His detail oriented approach ensures every pet receives the care they need. I can assure you that he is a responsible and trustworthy choice for your beloved companions.

Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I am a retired veteran with free time during the the day between 10 AM and 4PM on weekdays to walk or play with your dogs!

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
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.