Nichole W.
Nichole W.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from $18 per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
Pet Care: Where Experience Matters✨
I’ve spent decades working hands-on with animals. I grew up immersed in animal care. My grandparents were dog breeders, and I began working on a farm at age seven, including daily care and riding horses. I also worked in my mother’s dog grooming salon as a brusher/bather and grooming assistant, gaining strong experience in safe handling, restraint and behavior assessment. I served as an Animal Control Officer and Animal Inspector for three years and am currently the volunteer director of a 501(c)(3) animal rescue. My experience includes cruelty, neglect, hoarding, and seizure cases, emergency stabilization, and rehabilitation of animals arriving in poor physical or behavioral condition. Dogs are a major focus of my work. I have extensive experience with dogs of all sizes, breeds, energy levels, and behavioral backgrounds, including fearful, reactive, senior, and special-needs dogs. I also have experience with basic training and structured handling. Through my rescue, I have coordinated and personally transported large groups of animals, often 30 to 40 dogs and cats at a time, over distances exceeding 1,500 miles to bring them safely to New England for adoption. I am a 2018 graduate of the Animal Control Officers Association of MA and hold certifications in pet psychology, training, and animal communication. I am also a wildlife rehabilitator specializing in baby opossums and volunteer regularly at a local animal shelter. I have five dogs, a cat, a horse and frequently foster dogs. I am experienced administering oral and injectable medications, recognizing early signs of illness or distress, and I am Feline and Canine CPR certified. Animal care isn’t just my profession, it’s my everyday life, and I treat every pet and home with the same care and respect I give my own.
Cat care experience
Nichole also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
I provide calm, structured in-home care focused on safety, routine, and trust. I follow all instructions carefully, maintain consistent schedules, and prioritize secure environments. I respect each pet’s comfort level, never force interaction, and monitor behavior closely to ensure their well-being. Pets are treated and cared for as individuals.
Ratings and reviews
Nicole took excellent care of Mia and Mia loved her walk! She was extra caring and i definitely recommend her for anyone looking for a walker
I’ve known Nichole for years and her care towards animals is unmatched! She has experience and a good heart. She’s one of the few people I trust completely to take care of my fur babies.
Your pet couldn't be in better hands with Nichole!! Not only does she have many of her owns pets, including 5 dogs, she has extensive experience caring for other's dogs. She has helped transport many adoptable dogs to New England with an animal rescue. She has immeasurable medical, behavioral, professional and personal experience with dogs and puppies. I wouldn't have a second thought leaving any animal, including my own, in her care!
Nichole has been an avid animal lover her entire life. She provides the upmost professional and reliable care to any animal that crosses her path. She’s a wealth of knowledge with their behavior and health. She’s very accommodating and flexible. I have a peace of mind anytime I’ve had to leave my animals under her care and supervision. Anybody that can utilize her services is very fortunate!
Nichole is hands down one of the most caring, attentive, knowledgeable people I have ever met when it comes to animals. Not only does she care for her own fur family, she is always the first person people come to for help and information for their own pets or even pets found in the wild. She is more than just an animal lover. She is knowledgeable, passionate, disciplined, and pays attention to detail in all aspects of caring for an animal.
Nichole is extremely knowledgeable regarding canine behavior/health. She is one of the most dedicated pet owners I know and when it comes to transporting, fostering, or advocating for pets in needs, Nichole is a first class professional! She has been entrusted with hundreds of pets over the past several years and anyone who has the opportunity to utilize her services is most fortunate.
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Schedule
Caring for animals is part of my everyday life. My schedule is intentionally built around pet care, which allows me to provide consistent attention, follow routines closely, and respond quickly if anything changes. Pets in my care are always my top priority.
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsNichole can host up to 4 drop-ins per day
- Please give me a heads up about any quirks, health problems or behavioral issues. (Allergies, Resource guarding, fearful, reactive, destructive, anxious, doesn’t like certain areas touched etc.) I prefer to be as prepared as possible so I’m able to accommodate the animals. Their happiness and safety is my top priority!