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Nicole C.

5.0 out of 5 stars
27 repeat clients
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Nicole C.

5.0 out of 5 stars
27 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $19 per visit

Highlights

Nicole has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
7 years of experience
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

PhD student & animal cuddler!

I'm currently a PhD student pet sitting on the side! I've been pet sitting through Rover for about two years now and have had animals my entire life, including cats and dogs. I currently have a 5 year old short Jack Russell who is my entire world! Through him, I've learned how to care for animals with dietary and exercise restrictions, as he’s prone to IVDD episodes so I’ve had to learn how to provide frequent and attentive care for him. I really love caring for cats as well and am always looking after my family and friend's! I offer two services for your pet care needs: drop-in visits and dog walking. Drop-ins: Best suited for cats and lower energy dogs. During drop-ins I can scoop litter boxes, give your pets their required food & medications, take dogs out for a quick potty break, and give them plenty of play and cuddles! Dog Walking: Best suited for higher energy dogs where a walk will take up more than half of the visit!

Cat care experience

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PhD student & cat person!

Nicole also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Qualifications

27 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
3 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

I know that allowing someone into your home can take an immense amount of trust. I make it a habit to care for someone's home and pets like they are my own and will be sure to follow any directions or preferences you provide. I will also only walk dogs with leashes, preferably not retractable ones. If you would like me to use an e-collar with your dog, I recommend finding someone else as I usually will opt not to use one if given. I require a meet-and-greet before booking ALWAYS. This benefits both me and you so we can determine if it is a good fit! Note that a meet and greet does not guarantee a booking is confirmed. I will decide this after our meet and greet, so please plan accordingly.

Ratings and reviews

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Kristen D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Aug 23, 2026

Nicole went above and beyond to keep us updated and work with our timid little guy!

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Katie L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Aug 04, 2026

Nicole is the absolute best! She was willing to water my garden for me as well as take care of our cats who love her. Thank you always for your promptness to using the app and sending the rover cards when you come by.

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Michael I.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Jul 28, 2026

Nicole provides the most wonderful care of my dog. She is dependable and super caring. I would recommend her to anyone

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Jeni L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 12, 2026

Nicole was absolutely amazing with our cat! She treated him with such care and kindness. She is reliable and leaves very informed report cards, which put me at ease while we were away for a long trip. She was so sweet to our boy and spent lots of time with him- he is scared of most people and really warmed up to her! She’s the best!

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Samantha H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 12, 2026

Nicole was so amazing with our animals. Both our dog and cat instantly warmed up to her and I didn't feel worried about them being taken care of at all.

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Mallory B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 10, 2026

Nicole did a wonderful job during her visits with Teddy. She is very thorough and provides valuable feedback in post-visit summaries. She is friendly and dependable. We will happily use her services again.

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

Every week varies, but typically I am available around the following times: Mondays: afternoons & evenings Tuesdays: any time Wednesdays: afternoons & evenings Thursdays: anytime Fridays: afternoons & evenings Saturdays & Sundays: any time Always reach out to ask! Some weeks will be busier than others.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Nicole can host up to 2 drop-ins per day
Let me know about your pet's behavior habits or if they have any special needs to be attended to. Also let me know how your pet behaves when left alone with new people. I want to make sure they are as comfortable as possible. If your pet takes medication, please let me know ahead of time. I also recommend scheduling a meet and greet for when they usually take it so I can see how to administer it.
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.