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Nicole A.

5.0 out of 5 stars
31 repeat clients
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Nicole A.

5.0 out of 5 stars
31 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $25 per visit

Highlights

Enhanced background check
10 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Flexible, dedicated, animal lover

Hi there, my name is Nicole! I recently graduated with a bachelor's in Animal Science from Rutgers University. I first began pet sitting as a teenager, and then I worked at Petco for 4 years. When I began my studies at Rutgers University, I started my career as a vet technician. All of these jobs have helped me gain extensive experience in pet care and animal medicine. I have advanced knowledge in care-taking, dog/cat behavior/training, and I know how to fit different collars on dogs (simple collars, martingale collars, harnesses). I would love to help out and give your pet(s) a fun time while you are out, so you can relax knowing your pet(s) are in good hands. If you have any questions or would like to book with me, send me a message! I look forward to hearing from you soon!

Qualifications

31 repeat pet parents
90% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

My services include dog walking and drop-in visits for dogs and cats. Whenever I care for a pet, I treat them with the love and attention I give my own animals. I also have a veterinary background, so I am experienced in administering medication and keeping you informed about any health concerns. Your pet(s) will receive lots of love and attention :)

Ratings and reviews

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51 ratings
Julius D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • May 09, 2026

Nicole was very responsive and flexible. We felt very relaxed on our vacation knowing our cats were in good hands.

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Lily C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Apr 28, 2026

Thank you Nicole, for taking care of our fur babies while we are away. Ella needs a structured routine for her IBD and you help her carry through this process. We are very thankful!

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akhir s.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jan 09, 2026

Nicole is a wonderful sitter. She was always very responsive via text; she responded immediately to all my requests. She did a great job keeping the area around the litter box clean and her updates were informative. Adina loves her. I was very lucky to have her help over the holidays; she was even able to assist with Adina when my travel plans changed unexpectedly. I look forward to hiring her again!

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Meurcie Z.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jan 01, 2026

Nicole is always great with our pets! I am always confident that they are in good hands with her. Thank you Nicole!

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Mark K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Dec 03, 2025

Great cat sitter. Nicole really cares.

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Julianna W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Nov 07, 2025

Nicole is the best! She is our daily dog walker, and stepped in this week to take care of our cats and bunny while we were on vacation visiting family in Wisconsin. She was attentive, communicative, and extremely loving. We couldn’t recommend her more!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I am usually available on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings, afternoons, and evenings. On Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays, I commute into the city for my other job, so I am only available in the evenings and at night on those days. Additionally, I can accommodate a few early sessions on those days, depending on the location of the visit or other discretionary reasons.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Nicole can host up to 4 drop-ins per day
It is important for me to know a few things about your pet! Please let me know about your pets temperament, triggers, and any important medical information so I can keep your pet(s) happy, relaxed, and safe! :)
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.