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Nicole H.

5.0 out of 5 stars
6 repeat clients
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Nicole H.

5.0 out of 5 stars
6 repeat clients
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Gastonia, NC

Highlights

Nicole has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
16 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication

Pet care experience

Senior Dogs? Meds? I've got you!

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

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Feline Friend

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

Qualifications

6 repeat pet parents
92% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
16 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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13 ratings
Jake K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Sep 02, 2026

Nicole was great. Super friendly, sent me updates and pictures of my pups and gave my wife and I the peace of mind we needed while we were out for the night! Would 100% recommend!

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Roy T.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 17, 2026

My dog had a great time

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Bailey H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 17, 2026

Nicole was great! Our dog cooper loved it there we will definitely be rebooking!

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Gloria M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 23, 2026

It was great having her as my sitter. She really was an awesome great help for me in the spare moment of an emergency care for my dog. I would consider her to everyone pet owner I know. She sent me pictures show how much fun Rocco was having and happy he was. Nicole is amazing. My dog just fell in love with her and wanted to go back. Thanks Nicole. I will be reaching out again soon some time.

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Matthew & Brittnye L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 03, 2026

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. 😊

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Kerri M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 30, 2026

Nicole is a great sitter. My dog Kingston loves playing with her two fur babies and running around in her backyard.

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Schedule

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.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 3 dogs, 1 cat
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

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.

Pets

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.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Crate-trained dogs only
Nicole can host up to 2 pets per night
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.
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.