Nicole H.
Gastonia, NC
Services
Nicole can host
Nicole can care for
Availability
I work from home, so I have flexible availability to care for your pet as needed. For drop in visits or walks at your home I generally prefer day time hours. If over night or night time care is needed I prefer to have the pet stay at my home so I can keep a close and consistent eye on them, including the backyard.
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About Nicole H.
Communication
Dog skills
Cat skills
Safety, trust & environment
For boarding I provide each guest dog with its own space separate from my pets to help reduce stress and give them a call place to relax. If your dog does well with out animals and seems more comfortable in a multi pet environment, I am happy to let them spend time with my dogs under supervision. For walks I prefer that your dog uses a secure non slip leash and harness to help keep them safe at all times.
Home
Information Nicole H. would like to know about your pet
I prefer that any dog boarding in my home has a social or indifferent temperament toward other dogs. While I’m able to keep my cat separate, I’m not able to rotate dogs in and out all day, it wouldn’t be fair to anyone, and I want every pet here to feel safe and included. If your dog isn’t a good fit for a multi‑dog environment, I also offer drop‑ins and house sitting, which may be a better match for their comfort and routine.
A typical day
Every day kicks off with a burst of excitement as the pets head outside for their morning play session, followed by a well‑earned breakfast. Once everyone’s bellies are full, I dive into my work while still giving out attention, snuggles, and entertainment as needed. By “lunch”, which Hubba Bubba confidently believes is at 10 a.m., the pets get a snack or a fun enrichment activity to burn off some energy. In the evenings, if the weather cooperates, we take a stroll before sunset or hang out in the backyard so the dogs can zoom around like they’re training for the Olympics.
Location
Gastonia, NC
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.
Senior Dogs? Meds? I've got you!
Pet care experience
Hi! I'm Nicole a lifelong animal lover and experienced pet sitter. I've spent many years hosting both young and senior dog within my home, and neighbors, friends, and family regularly trust me to watch their pups, take them on walks, and help with basic training for specific behaviors. I have hands on experience with dogs in heat, and senior dogs who need special diets and medications. I'm comfortable giving pills in the morning or evening and carefully following any feeding or dietary instructions provided. I also know how important it is to be prepared incase of an emergency, so I just ask you share your vets contact information and preferred emergency clinic. At home, I am a dog mom to Chloe and Hubba Bubba, a cat mom to Bitty, and I also have a fish. Over the years I have cared for rabbits, chickens, a squirrel, chameleons, snakes, and more. My home is currently a dog and cat household, but if you have other pets in need of care I am happy to discuss!
Cat care experience
Nicole also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Reviews
Nicole was great! Our two dogs had a blast. It was so nice to go out of town and not worry about our pups. We knew they were loved and taken care of. We will be back to book with Nicole again in the future. 😊
Nicole was great! She has a large backyard and the dogs get to run around and play. When we dropped him off, he was too busy playing and didn't miss us leaving. We are confident he has had a great vacation with her. She communicated well and send us pictures with updates about him, . You can tell she has a lot of experience with dogs and I think she took excellent care of him.
Nicole is Excellant and took care of our Arrow! She gave detailed updates and followed all our instructions and loved our Arrow so well- giving attention, care, and snuggles! She was on time with each visit! Highly recommend her!! We have used her twice already!!
Nicole did a fabulous job taking care of my animals. They were well taken care of and she was very attentive to their needs. I will definitely use her again!
About Nicole H.
Communication
Dog skills
Cat skills
Safety, trust & environment
For boarding I provide each guest dog with its own space separate from my pets to help reduce stress and give them a call place to relax. If your dog does well with out animals and seems more comfortable in a multi pet environment, I am happy to let them spend time with my dogs under supervision. For walks I prefer that your dog uses a secure non slip leash and harness to help keep them safe at all times.
Home
Information Nicole H. would like to know about your pet
I prefer that any dog boarding in my home has a social or indifferent temperament toward other dogs. While I’m able to keep my cat separate, I’m not able to rotate dogs in and out all day, it wouldn’t be fair to anyone, and I want every pet here to feel safe and included. If your dog isn’t a good fit for a multi‑dog environment, I also offer drop‑ins and house sitting, which may be a better match for their comfort and routine.
A typical day
Every day kicks off with a burst of excitement as the pets head outside for their morning play session, followed by a well‑earned breakfast. Once everyone’s bellies are full, I dive into my work while still giving out attention, snuggles, and entertainment as needed. By “lunch”, which Hubba Bubba confidently believes is at 10 a.m., the pets get a snack or a fun enrichment activity to burn off some energy. In the evenings, if the weather cooperates, we take a stroll before sunset or hang out in the backyard so the dogs can zoom around like they’re training for the Olympics.
Nicole H.
Gastonia, NC