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Nicole D.

Star Sitter

Downtown, Jersey City, NJ

5.0 out of 5 stars
13 reviews
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Services

Nicole can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
No females in heat
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 work from home most of the time and can shift my schedule to accommodate pet boarding/visits. I try to work from home fully while watching pets to spend more time with them.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Nicole D.

Communication

4 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

12 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

Your pet’s safety is so important to me. I will work with you to ensure all your pet’s needs are met, whether it’s simply playing with them at home, administering medication or keeping them on a certain diet.

Home

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Nicole D. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if your pet has any special needs I should be aware of and I am happy to accommodate. If you are working with them on any behavior modification I of course would like to keep that consistent while they are under my care.

A typical day

Dogs - I like to take dogs outside when possible to get them moving and allow them to explore all the smells in the neighborhood. I am happy to bring your dog to a nearby dog park (I frequent Hamilton Park) if that is something you’d like. For drop ins I am happy to play tug and/or fetch with them or get them playing with any of their favorite toys! My goal is to get your pup moving and get their energy out. Cats - my goal with cats is to build trust with them and if they are comfortable to pet and play with them.

Location

Jersey City, NJ

Nicole D.'s Neighborhood

Nicole D. 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.

Experienced Animal Lover

Pet care experience

Hi - I’m Nicole 👋🏼. Thank you for considering me to care for your pet. I lost my 10 year old dog to cancer in 2023, and although I’m not ready for a new pet just yet, I’d love to care for yours! I owned my dog from when she was about 4 months old, trained her and cared for her as she grew older and lost mobility in her final days. I have experience caring for dogs and cats of various ages and temperaments and will work with you to accommodate any special needs. As your pet sitter, I promise to care for your pet like they are my own. Thank you for trusting me with your furry family member!

Reviews

Becky C.
Boarding • May 20, 2026
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Nicole was super communicative and friendly throughout the whole day with Kobe. This was my first time using Rover and having a sitter for my dog and she made him and us feel very comfortable. She sent photos and updates which were greatly appreciated. We’d definitely rebook in the future!

Brooke F.
Boarding • Apr 06, 2026
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Nicole is so kind and responsive. It gives me so much peace to have found a great place for Rosie when I travel! 🤍

Emily M.
Boarding • Mar 24, 2026
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Nicole is amazing!!! She took such good care of our dog and I’m so glad to have found her! We have a large dog who is dog reactive and Nicole was very well equipped with her. I will definitely use Nicole again and would recommend her to anyone!

Eileen T.
Boarding • Jan 03, 2026
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Nicole is a wonderful sitter! My dog Addie had such a good time with her over the holidays. Nicole kept me up to date on her throughout my time away, was gracious enough to be flexible on our pick up dates when I caused an erroring at my booking, and even offered to drop her off after a long day of flying. I will definitely be a repeat client.

About Nicole D.

Communication

4 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

12 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

Your pet’s safety is so important to me. I will work with you to ensure all your pet’s needs are met, whether it’s simply playing with them at home, administering medication or keeping them on a certain diet.

Home

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Nicole D. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if your pet has any special needs I should be aware of and I am happy to accommodate. If you are working with them on any behavior modification I of course would like to keep that consistent while they are under my care.

A typical day

Dogs - I like to take dogs outside when possible to get them moving and allow them to explore all the smells in the neighborhood. I am happy to bring your dog to a nearby dog park (I frequent Hamilton Park) if that is something you’d like. For drop ins I am happy to play tug and/or fetch with them or get them playing with any of their favorite toys! My goal is to get your pup moving and get their energy out. Cats - my goal with cats is to build trust with them and if they are comfortable to pet and play with them.

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Nicole D.

Star Sitter

Downtown, Jersey City, NJ

5.0 out of 5 stars
13 reviews