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Nicole D.

Chicago, IL

5.0 out of 5 stars
15 reviews
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Services

Nicole can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old

Availability

I am happy to do morning drop ins before 8 am. I can do additional drop ins in the evenings after 5 pm or stay overnight if preferred- Monday through Friday. I am off on weekends , so I am happy to hang all day on a Saturday or Sunday with your fur baby and gives lots of attention! For additional availability questions, unique schedules or holiday schedules please reach out. I am very flexible.

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About Nicole D.

Communication

5 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

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

Cat skills

Oral medication administration
Injectable medication administration

Safety, trust & environment

I am happy to follow whichever routine, schedule and boarding accommodations you wish in your home for your pet. Safety and comfortability are my top priority. I will love and care for them as they are my own. I promise lots of playtime and petting and attention.

Information Nicole D. would like to know about your pet

Let me know if your pet has any special needs or care requirements. I'm happy to accommodate and mimic the care you give them on a daily basis. I have experience with administering medications as well as bath time , nail and coat care and senior dog care.

A typical day

I love playtime with your pet. Love to go out doors and play catch with high energy dogs. One of the simple joys in life.

Location

Chicago, IL

Nicole D.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Fun loving sitter

Pet care experience

I'm new to the Rover platform. However, I have taken care of multiple breeds and offer all levels of care for over twenty years. I can also provide references. I'm also a pet parent who knows what it means to have someone you trust with your precious one. I love making new pet friends and look forward to meeting your fur babies. 💗

Cat care experience

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

Reviews

Frankie H.
House Sitting • Jul 05, 2026
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Nicole is a SUPERSTAR sitter. You can tell she is a true animal lover. She took such good care of my cat Nora and calmed my anxiety with frequent updates and pictures! I felt so relieved knowing she was at my home with Nora and I could relax on my vacation. I have already booked Nicole again for a future trip, and I highly recommend using her as a sitter for all your pet needs!

Joshua H.
House Sitting • Jul 02, 2026
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Nicole was fantastic. She took great care of all three of my boys and she went above and beyond to help give them baths too. I can’t recommend her enough. She’ll be my first call any time I need someone to watch them.

Samantha G.
House Sitting • Jun 29, 2026
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Nicole went above and beyond during her stay! She was extremely communicative throughout her stay and sent tons of photos. Bonus that she also left my place totally spotless. Already rebooked :)

Heather C.
House Sitting • Jun 09, 2026
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Nicole was great! Stayed with our girls on short notice and took such good care of them (and us)! Came for a meet-and-greet since this was our first time, which I really appreciated. Just the right amount of communication while we were away, including photos of our dogs looking blissful. Thank you, Nicole!

About Nicole D.

Communication

5 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

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

Cat skills

Oral medication administration
Injectable medication administration

Safety, trust & environment

I am happy to follow whichever routine, schedule and boarding accommodations you wish in your home for your pet. Safety and comfortability are my top priority. I will love and care for them as they are my own. I promise lots of playtime and petting and attention.

Information Nicole D. would like to know about your pet

Let me know if your pet has any special needs or care requirements. I'm happy to accommodate and mimic the care you give them on a daily basis. I have experience with administering medications as well as bath time , nail and coat care and senior dog care.

A typical day

I love playtime with your pet. Love to go out doors and play catch with high energy dogs. One of the simple joys in life.

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Nicole D.

Chicago, IL

5.0 out of 5 stars
15 reviews