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Nicole A.

Star Sitter

Gaithersburg, MD

5.0 out of 5 stars
151 reviews
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Services

Nicole can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs

Availability

I work during the week but have a flexible schedule. I will only sign up for walks and drop-in visits that fit in my schedule, as I take all of my jobs seriously and want to provide the best quality and care at all times.

Available
Not available
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Drop-In Visits Cancellation Policy:

About Nicole A.

Communication

44 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

25 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience

Safety, trust & environment

I am available for walks & drop-in visits. I have 3 dogs of my own and am very experienced providing care for pups, older dogs, and cats.

Information Nicole A. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if your dog or cat has any special needs or behaviors. I will be sure to structure our walk or drop-in visit to account for them.

A typical day

I actually like to talk to the animals. Lol. When I’m caring for them we will play games, listen to music, and cuddle! During walks I like to give dogs time to sniff around and enjoy all the smells.

Location

Gaithersburg, MD

Nicole A.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Nicole A. has Star Sitter status

The Star Sitter program highlights responsive sitters who deliver highly rated care and have a history of listing accurate availability and preferences, making it easier for pet parents to find the best care for their pets.

Animal lover-ready to play & walk!

Pet care experience

Animal lover who’s ready to take care of your pups and kitties! More than 25 years of experience caring for animals. I have 3 fur babies myself—9 pounds, 20 pounds, and 90 pounds—and fully understand how much attention and love they need, and expect, during visits. I like to make visits fun by talking to the pups and kitties, and during walks I like to give them time enough to not only use the bathroom, but to also enjoy their surroundings and all the good smells. During drop-in visits I like to spend time playing and talking to them to provide a little companionship, in addition to feeding and watering them. Dogs and cats are special animals that require love in order to thrive—and I have lots of love to give!

Reviews

AJ A.
Drop-In Visits • Jun 03, 2026
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Nicole was absolutely wonderful! My wife and I looked forward to her daily updates and appreciated the videos and pictures she sent us of our little boy, Bruce (4 years old Bombay cat). She was detailed in her daily updates which provided us with a sense of ease, knowing that she was taking such good care of him and our home. We highly recommend her and will definitely be booking her services for any future travel :)

Brad C.
Drop-In Visits • May 31, 2026
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Nothing better than writing a review about someone who is consistent. This is like my 4th or 5th time working with Nicole. Please consider her first when booking a sitter

Ruth D.
Drop-In Visits • May 18, 2026
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Nicole is the most kind, patient, friendly, loving dog sitter. She goes above and beyond communicating regularly about her visits. I cannot say enough about her care and integrity when watching my dogs. She dog sat for our 3 older dogs previously. We have 2 new special needs puppies that have hearing and vision issues, one is completely deaf and mostly blind. She was incredible with the two new puppies and our older dog. It was so nice to have peace of mind and know that our dogs were in her very competent care when we were away.

Elizabeth M.
Drop-In Visits • May 10, 2026
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Nicole was wonderful … very communicative and easy to work with. She followed care instructions perfectly and was very tolerant of some of our cat idiosyncrasies (peeing accidents outside the litterbox 😬) - cleaning up as needed. Her detailed updates reflected the thorough care she was providing - playing and interacting with our cats, understanding their personalities, along with usual care duties. Highly recommend - we look forward to using her again!

About Nicole A.

Communication

44 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

25 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience

Safety, trust & environment

I am available for walks & drop-in visits. I have 3 dogs of my own and am very experienced providing care for pups, older dogs, and cats.

Information Nicole A. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if your dog or cat has any special needs or behaviors. I will be sure to structure our walk or drop-in visit to account for them.

A typical day

I actually like to talk to the animals. Lol. When I’m caring for them we will play games, listen to music, and cuddle! During walks I like to give dogs time to sniff around and enjoy all the smells.

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Nicole A.

Star Sitter

Gaithersburg, MD

5.0 out of 5 stars
151 reviews