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Nicole H.

Star Sitter

Coomer Creek, Garland, TX

5.0 out of 5 stars
64 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

Availability

I have taken a hiatus from corporate work to allow greater flexibility for time with my family and to spend my energy engaged in activities that I am passionate about. I am married to my high school sweetheart and we have 1 son. Our son is in his senior year in high school and I want to be more present with him before he goes to college. My love of animals and caring for them, combined with the flexibility Rover provides is a perfect fit for me. My dream is to open my own pet daycare/hotel one day. I actually wrote a business plan for this goal as part of the final curriculum when earning my MBA. Maybe one day!

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About Nicole H.

Communication

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

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

With my own pets I have always been hyper-focused on their whereabouts and activities. Presently we have 1 indoor only cat, and have always instituted an indoor only policy for all our cats (unless supervised closely). When leaving/arriving home, I do not feel comfortable until I see them safe and sound. For dogs, even when in a fenced backyard, they need oversight to ensure they are not getting into issues. And you never know when a fence/gate might not be secured. My own cat has gastro sensitivities and cannot eat anything but his prescription food, so I habitually am careful to not leave things out that could be harmful, and if any food falls on the floor it is picked up immediately. My own pet sees a specialist in addition to a primary vet, and I am very diligent in keeping him safe and healthy. Lastly, I understand that not only are you entrusting me with your pet, you are relying on me to be trustworthy and responsible in your home. I will treat your home with the respect that I would hope mine would be given when under another's care.

Information Nicole H. would like to know about your pet

First, I want to learn about your pet and understand their likes and dislikes. Are there certain areas they do not like to be touched, where are their hiding places, what do their different behaviors mean, etc. Also it is important for me to understand your expectations, and what will provide you with security and confidence in entrusting me to care for your fur baby. We all have our routines with our pets and know what works and what doesn't. My goal is to support their routine to make our visits together enjoyable and exceed your expectations.

A typical day

When caring for any pet, my goal is to make them as happy as can be while I am with them. All while keeping them safe! All pets have different preferences, and I am willing to accommodate to their needs. Do they want to walk until their heart is content, play in the backyard, visit a social spot that is parent approved to visit with their friends, play with toys in the cool a/c, or just want to snuggle--If they are happy, then I am happy!!

Location

Garland, TX

Nicole H.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Nicole H. 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.

Safe & Happy pets while you're away

Pet care experience

NEW CLIENTS—Rover offers 20% off your first booking. Use this code: https://www.rover.com/sit/nicolh42553 I am a lifelong fur baby parent (dogs and cats). I had the pleasure of working at an Animal Hospital in Dallas Tx while in college and pet sat for clients regularly (6 years). While working at the animal hospital I interacted with varying clients and fur patients, and learned so much about preventative care and also treatments. Over the years because of this experience and my love for animals, my friends and family often turn to me for advice when they have pet questions. In addition to basic care, I have experience in administering insulin injections and IV fluids. My grandmother's poodle became diabetic in his later years and required daily insulin injections. One of my own cats needed IV fluids every few days as he was 17 and having some kidney issues. My vet (boss at the time), showed me how to do this at home so I did not have to bring him to the clinic as much. This helped reduce his anxiety a lot. I understand how difficult it is when pets get older and begin to have special needs, and frequent trips to the vet are hard on them and us as parents. If we can find a solution to help them at home, then that is best! In addition to basic care and feeding, oral/injectable medications and treatments, I also offer mail pick-up, light and blind/shade rotations, and plant care to keep your household active while you are away. With regard to fees for my services, my rates are based on experience, knowledge, reliability, my time, and mileage/travel expenses.

Reviews

Kendale R.
Drop-In Visits • Aug 03, 2026
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This is the second time Nicole has watched my boys, and I truly couldn’t be happier with her! She goes above and beyond every single time, and it gives me such peace of mind knowing they are in such great hands while I’m away. It’s clear how much she genuinely cares, and I can already tell my dogs absolutely love her. Nicole is reliable, thoughtful, and treats my boys like they are her own. She provides the kind of care and attention that every pet owner hopes for. If you’re looking for someone you can trust and want complete peace of mind while you’re away, I highly, highly recommend Nicole! We are so grateful to have found her. 🩷

Sarah O.
Drop-In Visits • Jul 23, 2026
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Really appreciate it her. She really helped me a lot today❤️❤️

Jennifer S.
Drop-In Visits • Jul 08, 2026
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Nicole was great, happy to have her visit my boys and loved the notes she wrote about her visits. Would definitely book her again.

Kendale R.
Drop-In Visits • Jul 07, 2026
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Nicole is absolutely the best! We have two large dogs, and she went above and beyond in every possible way. She took AMAZING care of our pups and gave us complete peace of mind while we were away. She thought of everything—from turning on the porch lights, putting on Disney movies for the dogs, and adding ice to their water bowls, to sending timely updates and always being responsive. It was clear that she genuinely cared for our dogs as if they were her own. This was our first time using Rover, and I was a little nervous, but Nicole made the entire experience so wonderful and stress-free. I truly cannot say enough great things about her. We can’t wait to book with her again, and I would recommend her to anyone without hesitation!

About Nicole H.

Communication

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

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

With my own pets I have always been hyper-focused on their whereabouts and activities. Presently we have 1 indoor only cat, and have always instituted an indoor only policy for all our cats (unless supervised closely). When leaving/arriving home, I do not feel comfortable until I see them safe and sound. For dogs, even when in a fenced backyard, they need oversight to ensure they are not getting into issues. And you never know when a fence/gate might not be secured. My own cat has gastro sensitivities and cannot eat anything but his prescription food, so I habitually am careful to not leave things out that could be harmful, and if any food falls on the floor it is picked up immediately. My own pet sees a specialist in addition to a primary vet, and I am very diligent in keeping him safe and healthy. Lastly, I understand that not only are you entrusting me with your pet, you are relying on me to be trustworthy and responsible in your home. I will treat your home with the respect that I would hope mine would be given when under another's care.

Information Nicole H. would like to know about your pet

First, I want to learn about your pet and understand their likes and dislikes. Are there certain areas they do not like to be touched, where are their hiding places, what do their different behaviors mean, etc. Also it is important for me to understand your expectations, and what will provide you with security and confidence in entrusting me to care for your fur baby. We all have our routines with our pets and know what works and what doesn't. My goal is to support their routine to make our visits together enjoyable and exceed your expectations.

A typical day

When caring for any pet, my goal is to make them as happy as can be while I am with them. All while keeping them safe! All pets have different preferences, and I am willing to accommodate to their needs. Do they want to walk until their heart is content, play in the backyard, visit a social spot that is parent approved to visit with their friends, play with toys in the cool a/c, or just want to snuggle--If they are happy, then I am happy!!

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Nicole H.

Star Sitter

Coomer Creek, Garland, TX

5.0 out of 5 stars
64 reviews