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Nicole A.

Star Sitter

Purcellville, VA

5.0 out of 5 stars
36 reviews
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Services

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.

Nicole can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
Takes only 1 client at a time

Nicole can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

I have a flexible work schedule at home and welcome an excuse to enjoy fresh air and exercise together with your pet. I'm available for daycare and dog-walking every day except for Sunday mornings.

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About Nicole A.

Communication

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

Dog skills

38 years of experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

Your dog can stay indoor in my apartment or outdoor in the fenced-in yard, as needed. I live in a quiet neighborhood, perfect for walking. If additional space is needed for running and walking in the open countryside, I am also happy to take your dog on a "field trip" to my family's little farm.

Home

Lives in an apartment
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Nicole A. would like to know about your pet

I am comfortable walking large and medium-sized dogs, and I've provided pet-sitting for a variety of breeds. I take a gentle approach and enjoy making shy pets feel relaxed. My basement apartment is on the smaller side and the upstairs is used as an Airbnb, so I have a few (occasional) limitations providing daycare. Happy to discuss how we can best meet the needs of your pet!

A typical day

I love to make circuits around the neighborhood and explore all the sights, sounds and scents. There's a loop along the edge of town with plenty of empty stretches of green grass to roam. A game of fetch is always possible in the back yard.

Location

Purcellville, VA

Nicole A.'s Neighborhood

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.

Pets are the spice of life!

Pet care experience

For years, I've walked the fields and trails along the Potomac River with a furry companion - most recently with Flannery, my family's Great Pyrenees who loved romping in Virginia Bluebell flowers and sinking her paws into mud. Animals have always been a part of my life. I've mucked stalls, herded ewes and lambs, evaded headbutting rams, cuddled pigs, milked goats, trimmed hooves, and named a farm dynasty of cats and kittens names like "Nefertiti" and "Isosceles" (after Egyptian royalty and geometry terms). Animals and their personalities are a source of endless interest for me. “If having a soul means being able to feel love and loyalty and gratitude, then animals are better off than a lot of humans.” ~James Herriot

Reviews

Sharyn M.
House Sitting • Jun 08, 2026
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Nicole did a wonderful job taking care of our three dogs while we were on vacation. She was very communicative, sending photos and updates daily, and we could tell she truly enjoyed getting to know our dogs. We returned to a spotless house and happy pets. We would highly recommend Nicole to other pet owners.

Audrey Y.
Dog Walking • Apr 29, 2026
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Thanks, Nicole

Cheryl H.
House Sitting • Apr 25, 2026
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This was our first time using Nicole to watch our 2 dogs. Communication was great and she was attentive to the dogs. We look forward to knowing we have someone we can rely on to call the next time we need a dog sitter - and we willl definitely call her again.

Erika W.
Boarding • Apr 22, 2026
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This was the 2nd time Nicole watched our house and pets and again, she did a wonderful job! We will continue to request her whenever we leave town.

About Nicole A.

Communication

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

Dog skills

38 years of experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

Your dog can stay indoor in my apartment or outdoor in the fenced-in yard, as needed. I live in a quiet neighborhood, perfect for walking. If additional space is needed for running and walking in the open countryside, I am also happy to take your dog on a "field trip" to my family's little farm.

Home

Lives in an apartment
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Nicole A. would like to know about your pet

I am comfortable walking large and medium-sized dogs, and I've provided pet-sitting for a variety of breeds. I take a gentle approach and enjoy making shy pets feel relaxed. My basement apartment is on the smaller side and the upstairs is used as an Airbnb, so I have a few (occasional) limitations providing daycare. Happy to discuss how we can best meet the needs of your pet!

A typical day

I love to make circuits around the neighborhood and explore all the sights, sounds and scents. There's a loop along the edge of town with plenty of empty stretches of green grass to roam. A game of fetch is always possible in the back yard.

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Nicole A.

Star Sitter

Purcellville, VA

5.0 out of 5 stars
36 reviews