Nici S.
Livermore, CA
Home full time- 35 yr. dog lover!!
Pet care experience
I am a 46 year old female. I have 35 years experience in dog care and service. I grew up in a home with 2 animal loving parents. My mom worked for a veterinarian and my father rescued everything from birds to huge dogs roaming the neighborhood! My mother raised Great Danes and showed them in dog shows. I thought I grew up with horses! At 16, My first job was at a dog boarding kennel, cleaning and helping take care many types of breeds- from small to huge. I loved it! After that, I have worked in veterinarian hospitals. I am very knowledgeable when it comes to foods, medicine, what to look for if they are ill, etc. But what I am most proud of is how many dogs off the streets I have rescued and placed in great homes. I lived in a neighborhood in Sacramento where there were a large amount of abandoned pit bulls and larger breeds dumped there to fend for themselves. I would make sure they weren't chipped, look for their owners and if they were abandoned- I would place them in a home I knew would be a forever home by interviewing the prospective doggie parents. Animals have always been my passion. I Have owned 4 dogs at once!! All rescues. I am down to one. As one passed away, 2 went with my step-children who left home at 19. I'm also ex Military (Air Force). I was also a Nanny and I have always been a house/pet sitter for friends and family. Now that I have more time- I would love to work with dogs as much as possible. I have no biological children. The furry kids are my kids and I will treat yours just as if they were my own!
Reviews
A friend recommended Rover.com to me when my husband and I were trying to find someone to watch our dogs so we could do a quick Tahoe weekend. I couldn't find anybody, and since we are new to the area (only 3 weeks), I didn't know many people either. Well, after checking out Rover.com, I found Nici! I have never left my dogs with anybody (besides family!) to watch them, so I must admit, I was nervous about the whole dog-sitter thing. Nici is great. She showed up for the meet-and-greet on time, and she hit it off with our dogs. We chatted together close to an hour and a half. Nici is very sweet, likable, and professional. I decided to hire her officially, and I was so pleased with how she was with our dogs. She stayed at our apartment every night we were gone, texted me updates about how the dogs were doing, and sent pictures of the dogs as well so I could see how they were doing. So happy with her services! And I am doubly happy that she was willing to stay in our apartment where the dogs are most comfortable, especially since I have a high-needs dachshund. My husband and I had a great time on our vacation knowing that our dogs were in great hands and not being mistreated at some kennel. Thank you, Nici! I look forward to hiring you again when we go on vacation.
Nici did a great job for us. Highly recommend her.
Nici is awesome! Took care of our 100lb American bulldog for several days and also left our house cleaner then we left it!
Nici is an animal advocate who has rescued numerous pups from high kill shelter's. She treats her own dogs with the upmost respect and they are completely spoiled! ( as all dogs should be!) Nici has a natural sense of how to communicate with dogs and can manage big, medium, and small dogs of any breed. Animals can sense that her compassion and her love for them. Nici is reliable and and will be there for your dog when you can't be!
About Nici S.
Communication
Skills
Information Nici S. would like to know about your pet
If the dog has seperation anxiety? Does the dog have any special needs I should know about in advance- medical or otherwise? What does the Dog owner think is important for me to know before they leave their animal with me?
A typical day
Walks, several kinds of toys (parent approved of course!)- sitting on the floor and getting lots of love and hugs- I will always try to follow what the parent wants for the time the dog spends with me.
Services
Nici can watch in your home
About Nici S.
Communication
Skills
Information Nici S. would like to know about your pet
If the dog has seperation anxiety? Does the dog have any special needs I should know about in advance- medical or otherwise? What does the Dog owner think is important for me to know before they leave their animal with me?
A typical day
Walks, several kinds of toys (parent approved of course!)- sitting on the floor and getting lots of love and hugs- I will always try to follow what the parent wants for the time the dog spends with me.
Location
Livermore, CA
Pets
Nici S.
Livermore, CA