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Nicole H.

5.0 out of 5 stars
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Nicole H.

5.0 out of 5 stars
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Woodridge, IL

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $25 per visit

Highlights

Enhanced background check
30 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Happy, outgoing, loving pet sitter

I was raised on a farm and have been taking care of animals my whole life, happily. I love every and all types of animals. They are my favorite thing in life.

Cat care experience

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Happy, outgoing, loving pet sitter

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

Qualifications

100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
30 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

I always come through the door and greet the animal, say hello and get them excited to go for their walk. On the walk, I let them take the lead and we go and do what it is. They want to do at their pace.

Ratings and reviews

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Tamara R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Aug 10, 2025

We recently moved to Northern Illinois from downstate and were nervous about leaving our older cat overnight. As soon as we met Nicole, those fears vanished. Nicole clearly has a natural gift in working with animals. Our female cat trusted her immediately. Nicole communicated with us appropriately, followed our instructions, and made a new friend in Grace. We had a wonderful weekend away. Thank you, Nicole!

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Tara R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 08, 2025

Nicole truly understands dogs and how they think! She was great at sending lots of updates and pictures. We would definitely work with her again!

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Patty P.
Jul 12, 2024

Nicole has been nothing short of amazing with my Great Danes. I also foster and at any given time will have 1-2 foster dogs. Nicole is great about rolling with the changes and no matter what, everyone gets walked. She is great with all their quirky personalities and refreshes water multiple times during visits. She is prompt and courteous with a great down to earth personality which I fully enjoy!

Jeanne R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 11, 2024

Nicole did an outstanding job sitting my dog, Kate. Every day I received comments and pictures. She is a lover of all animals and you can definitely tell the way she pampers her dogs . I would highly recommend Nicole if you are looking for a professional and careful sitter !

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Susan R.
Jun 26, 2024

Nicole has been incredible. She has dropped in to visit my dog Pixy when I have long days at work. Pixy took to her immediately. Pixy is a senior dog and Nicole lets Pixy decide what they do. If she’s not up for going out they play inside or just relax together on the couch and have a snack. It is such a relief to know that I can depend on Nicole to arrive on time, send me pics to show that Pixy is happy and lock up when she leaves. It’s obvious that Nicole is an animal lover and Pixy and I are lucky to have her.

Jane K.
Jun 26, 2024

I have to say that whatever fur baby crosses Nicole’s path would be the luckiest animal! Nicole is an amazing person with more love to give than anyone I have met. She goes above and beyond to make sure her babies have the best. The love she has for animals is over the top. She would be a great asset to any animals life. She has enough patience and love for a whole zoo of animals. Her fur babies are her life and your will be too while in Nicole’s care! 🩷

Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I currently only have one regular customer and I am looking to fill my week up. I’m happy to make this a daily thing with the right client.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Nicole can host up to 6 drop-ins per day
Please let me know any special needs or requirements that your pet has. I am happy to help out. I have experience with my elderly cat, giving medicines and food assistance.
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.