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Nicole H.

Gainesville, FL

5.0 out of 5 stars
182 reviews
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Full Time; Ex Vet Tech

Pet care experience

Hi there! Throughout my life I have held a special connection to animals of all sizes and species! The doggies and kitties that would hide and be shy around new people quickly became my friends and blossomed under my attention! This passion allowed me to work in a variety of animal care settings that include emergency vet care, rescue organization, and working as a veterinarian technician. With the encouragement from long term clients, I embarked on making my passion in animal care my full-time occupation, and With Love & Care Pet Services, LLC was formed! I offer an at home pet sitting environment in my home, house sitting, doggy daycare, grooming (nail trim and files, anal gland expression, baths, ear cleanings, paw shape ups, and sani trims), behavioral analysis for canines, pet transport services, as well as pet companion appointments. If there is a service you’re interested in that’s not listed, please feel free to let me know! I believe each fur (and some cases furless) baby has their own individual person! They all have their unique personalities, quirks, and needs. There is no request that is too big or too small of an ask when it comes to the care of your babies! It is ultimately my mission to make your beloved pet and yourself as comfortable as possible while you’re away. Communicating those needs are essential to a successful booking for all parties! My goal is to establish long lasting relationships with like-minded pet parents with the ultimate goal of providing premium care and love to their babies! It’s always rewarding to hear returning clients share how excited their pet is to return after a previous stay! I want their stay here to be their own vacation! My home has an open floor plan concept where pets are free to roam and romp as they please! There are plenty of various toys, treats, bowls, beds, and blankets to make their visit as comfortable as possible! My backyard is double fenced and segmented. This provides plenty of options for doggies of different size and energy levels to enjoy their time with well matched companions. I aim cognitive that age, size, and breed play a major factor when socializing dogs with others from outside their family. It is my utmost goal to assure everyone stays safe and happy! I use my judgement and over 14 years of animal care experience to assess the play style, age, and size of each doggie prior to socializing them with others.

Reviews

Jennalee A.
Doggy Day Care • Apr 19, 2024
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Another awesome stay with her! Completely amazing!!

Jennalee A.
Doggy Day Care • Apr 17, 2024
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Nicole is so sweet and I can tell she truly loves the pups! I recommend her for sure :). My pup Penny played non stop with a friend she got to meet at Nicole's! I felt at ease and comfortable while Penn was there! She sent multiple photos and videos! It's a puppy playland in her house :). Thanks Nicole! Booking again!

Sara G.
Dog Boarding • Mar 16, 2024
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Nicole was super friendly and easy to work with. Her home is lovely and you can tell she’s put thought and consideration into making the stay comfortable for your pet. Communication was excellent and I received many photo updates of my dog, all looked like he was happy and enjoying the time with other pups. Nicole put my mind at ease, she is knowledgeable and asks great questions when assuming care for your pets. I would recommend her to anyone needing pet care assistance

Imanol S.
Dog Boarding • Mar 14, 2024
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Nicole is wonderful! She took great care of my dog Chloe while I was traveling. Because the stay was going to be for five days, Nicole offered us a complimentary spa day for Chloe, and she didn't mind brushing her teeth regularly. Nicole also sent me the most adorable videos during playtime! I truly recommend her :)

About Nicole H.

Communication

52 repeat pet parents
90% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

14 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I have various security measures in place to prevent any escapees! Please communicate if your pet likes to ingest foreign objects or is a pro counter surfer! My backyard is double fenced as well.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Nicole H. would like to know about your pet

It is helpful to have a care sheet for each stay that details their schedule and routine. This can be referenced throughout their stay. Please include an emergency contact if you’re not able to be reached as well as their vet’s information. Please also provide my information to their vet so I can contact them if emergency care is needed. Feeding times/amount/ feeding instructions: Potty schedule/special potty needs: Medication names/ time of day to give/ quantity/ frequency: Toys= Are they safe to be around all types of toys such as stuffies, rubber toys, squeaker toys, balls, ropes, hard chews? Socialization=Are they safe around all dogs/ do you have a preference with dogs they socialize with? Special needs= Do they have marking issues? Separation anxiety? Habits of chewing pillows/furniture/doors/plants? Unique medical needs? Unsupervised/Sleeping Times= Are they safe to be left unattended? Do they get crated at home when not supervised or at night? Any special requests?

A typical day

Days are based on your pet and what they would like to do! If the day is lovely we go outside and play with the various water toys or in the kiddy pool! There are also plenty of indoor toys to enjoy and lots of beds and blankets to rest on after a hard day of being a cute pupper!

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
$58per night
House Sitting
in your home
$140per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$30per visit
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
$40per day
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$30per walk

Nicole can host

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs

Nicole can watch in your home

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

Availability

I pet sit full time! My goal is to implement their current schedule/routine with as much ease as possible! It isn't uncommon that will have drop in visits scheduled along with house sitting or pet boarding. It's vital that you as your pet's voice communicates all and any needs to optimize their care during their care period.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Calendar last updated 24 days ago
Dog Walking Cancellation Policy:

About Nicole H.

Communication

52 repeat pet parents
90% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

14 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I have various security measures in place to prevent any escapees! Please communicate if your pet likes to ingest foreign objects or is a pro counter surfer! My backyard is double fenced as well.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Nicole H. would like to know about your pet

It is helpful to have a care sheet for each stay that details their schedule and routine. This can be referenced throughout their stay. Please include an emergency contact if you’re not able to be reached as well as their vet’s information. Please also provide my information to their vet so I can contact them if emergency care is needed. Feeding times/amount/ feeding instructions: Potty schedule/special potty needs: Medication names/ time of day to give/ quantity/ frequency: Toys= Are they safe to be around all types of toys such as stuffies, rubber toys, squeaker toys, balls, ropes, hard chews? Socialization=Are they safe around all dogs/ do you have a preference with dogs they socialize with? Special needs= Do they have marking issues? Separation anxiety? Habits of chewing pillows/furniture/doors/plants? Unique medical needs? Unsupervised/Sleeping Times= Are they safe to be left unattended? Do they get crated at home when not supervised or at night? Any special requests?

A typical day

Days are based on your pet and what they would like to do! If the day is lovely we go outside and play with the various water toys or in the kiddy pool! There are also plenty of indoor toys to enjoy and lots of beds and blankets to rest on after a hard day of being a cute pupper!

Location

Gainesville, FL

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Nicole H.

Gainesville, FL

5.0 out of 5 stars
182 reviews