Nicola D.
Nicola D.
Highlights
Pet care experience
A gentle soul, who adores animals!
I have grown up with dogs and cats my whole life, and moved to the UK from South Africa in October, 2021. I originally first joined Rover to find a trustworthy sitter for my pup while we were away on holiday, and now I’d love to offer that same peace of mind to other dog owners. Being around dogs brings me so much joy, and I love taking care of them as if they were my own. In November 2023 I had to say goodbye to my 13 year old Dachshund named Thor, and I miss him terribly... Rover allows me the opportunity to spend time with awesome dogs and fill the gap, without having the full time commitment.
Qualifications
Safety, trust & environment
I care for pets as I would my own, making sure they feel safe, settled and loved in the comfort of their own home. I take the time to give them plenty of companionship and attention, while keeping to their usual routines as closely as possible. As I work remotely, I’m able to spend lots of time with them throughout the day, with regular breaks for walks, cuddles and playtime. I’m also very respectful of people’s homes and belongings, treating each home with the same care and consideration I would my own. I keep things clean and tidy, and leave the home as I found it. My priority is making sure your pets are happy, well cared for and never feel lonely, while giving you complete peace of mind that both your pets and your home are in safe hands.
Ratings and reviews
Nicola, is amazing. Personal, professional, flexible and very caring. We had a last minute trip to Kent and Nicola was available. This was the second time we have booked Nicola and I was delighted she could look after Luna. Luna was very happy to see her.
Nicola is always amazing. Rolo adores her!
A last minute business trip to Tunbridge meant Luna needed someone to look after her for an hour. Delighted to have found Nicola. She was caring, kind and flexible. Even though it was only for an hour Nicola had a planned route, treats and poo bags on hand and was very mindful of the 35 degree heat. So combo of Luna having a snooze by the fan and a quick trot around for a sniff was perfect. Would recommend.
Nicola is a lovely, really friendly lady. She went above and beyond to take care of my little dog and to keep me up to date with how he was doing. He had his own little holiday while I had mine. I can’t recommend her highly enough for any service.
We love it when Nicola comes to watch Buzz and Samson! She is so kind, gentle and patient with our "problem" dog, Buzz, and Samson loves playing with her. Nicola is a wonderful sitter and really understands how to manage animals. She is very communicative and we received plenty of updates from he. I have a great deal of confidence in Nicola's care of our dogs and I'll use her again & again when she's available!
Nicola D. cancelled a booking within a day of the start date.
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Schedule
I am currently a self-employed graphic designer and able to work remotely from anywhere with a stable Wi-Fi connection. My working schedule is quite flexible from day-to-day, which means I can always make time for walks and bathroom breaks as needed.
- Cats0 to 7 kg7 to 18 kgDogs over 1 year oldNicola can host up to 2 drop-ins per day
- Let me know if your pet has any special needs, struggles with mobility, any food restrictions / allergies, medications or specific likes and dislikes when going on walks. Eg. Dislikes cold weather, or rain - doesn't like to be touched / groomed in a specific area,etc.