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Nicole D.

Chicago, IL

4.8 out of 5 stars
18 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 have open availability and I am happy to hang with your fur baby and gives lots of love and attention! For additional availability questions, unique schedules or holiday schedules please reach out. I am very flexible.

Available
Not available
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House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Nicole D.

Communication

5 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
70% 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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Fun loving sitter

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

Reviews

Brittany V.
House Sitting • Aug 14, 2026
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This was my second time using Nicole. It felt like an entirely different experience. I had to request updates for the dogs in order to get anything from her. Last time she was sending pictures and updates regularly. Additionally I came home and my guest bathroom faucet was broken, found that she had used my washer and dryer - clothes I had in the washer were now in the dryer. Also my washer will not turn on. No communication about anything being broken and she was here for two nights - not long enough to need laundry and also didn’t ask about using my laundry.

Albert L.
House Sitting • Aug 06, 2026
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Very attentive and took great care of Achilles and Persephone.

Ivan C.
Drop-In Visits • Aug 04, 2026
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Nicole was absolutely amazing with my dog, Paulie! From our initial meet-and-greet, I could tell she genuinely cared about making both of us feel comfortable. She took the time to get to know Paulie, asked thoughtful questions, and made me feel completely at ease before I left for my trip. I was traveling abroad for two weeks, so leaving my dog for that long was a little nerve-wracking. Nicole made the entire experience stress-free by being incredibly communicative. She sent daily updates with lots of pictures, and it honestly looked like Paulie was having the time of his life! Seeing him so happy, relaxed, and well cared for while I was so far away gave me so much peace of mind. Nicole truly went above and beyond, and it’s obvious she treats every dog like they’re her own. I wouldn’t hesitate to book with her again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for someone trustworthy, caring, and reliable. Thank you again, Nicole, for taking such wonderful care of Paulie!

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!

About Nicole D.

Communication

5 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
70% 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

4.8 out of 5 stars
18 reviews