Nicole L.
Nicole L.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Fur-Tastic Puppy Vacation Heaven
I take only one dog at a time. I've owned dogs of various sizes, from Golden Retrievers to tiny Chihuahuas. I began volunteering at Helen Woodward to assist with rescues in 2020. After my 15-year-old Chihuahua passed away over 2 years ago, I also started fostering. Thanks to Teddy, my current shepherd-mix boy, I earned the title of 'foster fail.' Teddy, my sixth foster, captured my heart, and I couldn't bear to part with him. Teddy is the friendliest dog I've ever known; he adores both dogs and humans. He's highly active and will ensure your dog gets plenty of exercise. We work from home and have a well-sized, fully-fenced yard with turf, providing an excellent space for your dog's needs. Just give us a try, you'll find your furry babies can't wait to return to our home for another Fur-Tastic Vacation!!
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
We have dropped our pups Zoe and Bobby with Nicole 4-5 times already. Our dogs love her. We feel so comfortable with Nicole and know though our dogs miss us they are having a wonderful time, even Zoe who is much more shy and generally easily scared.
Nicole is the best dog sitter ever - she sends detailed updates and photos, and ensure our pup is well taken care of.
We were a bit nervous about leaving our dogs, Zoe and Bobby, when we went out of town, but Nicole completely eased our worries. She was absolutely amazing with them! Zoe, who’s typically very shy, warmed up to Nicole right away and even started playing – something we didn’t expect at all! Bobby also had a blast, especially bonding with Nicole’s dog, Teddy. The three of them were inseparable throughout the visit! Nicole went above and beyond by sending us the most heartwarming photos and videos (some of which are definitely getting framed!). It was so reassuring to see how much fun they were having, and it made our time away so much more enjoyable knowing they were in such great hands. We can't thank Nicole enough for taking such wonderful care of our dogs!
Nicole and her family were absolutely amazing, I highly recommend her! Nicole is incredibly kind and is clearly really good with dogs. She took care of our Australian Shepherd Obi-wan over the Christmas holidays and really went above and beyond caring for him and keeping us updated the entire time. Our dog is very high energy and her dog Teddy was a perfect playmate, they have a wonderful backyard and doggie door for them to run around in. Nicole sent us several pictures and videos every day, and gave us detailed information about how he was settling in. It was so comforting to know that he was well taken care of while we were away! In addition to playtime with Teddy they also took Obi on a hike and were very attentive to all of his needs. We feel so lucky to have found such a great place for our dog and will definitely board with her again!
Our dog had another great stay with Nicole and her family! They are so incredibly loving and kind and take such good care of him. Thank you again!
Before I say anything about Nicole, i should mention that our pup, Athela is considered a "special needs" dog. Her food has to be treated with enzymes prior to her meals. We also give her medication for environmental allergies, and adminiatering that pill requires special attention. Nicole invited us to a meet and greet a few weeks prior to Athela's stay. It was clear from the outset that Athela and Teddy were compatible. We discussed Athela's needs with Nicole, and both parties seemed satisfied that the dogsit date was a good match. Athela ended up staying with Nicole for a week. During that time, we received regular updates, photos, and videos, with confirmation about our feeding and other instructions. Athela was given full access to the house, and was clearly given living attention from the entire family. Once Nicole asked for permission to take Athela on a "field trip". The pictures of this special outing, and the various other communications that we received put us completely at ease with Athela's placement. We knew that our girl was comfortable and very much at home with Nicole, Charles, and Teddy. We are so grateful for the care given to her!
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Schedule
I'm a housewife; my husband works from home a lot. We have 24-7 care for dogs staying with us. We take our guests on a walk in our gated community. We allow dogs on sofa, so they can cuddle with us while we relax at night.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
We live in a safe, gated community. I have a fully fenced yard with turf, and my 16-month-old Shepherd mix dog will provide companionship on top of our love and care.
Pets
A typical day
Throughout the day, I engage your dogs with beneficial exercises, dedicating time to interact with them. We embark on walks to explore various scents. In the evening, I ensure they unwind on the sofa, joining us for a cozy TV-watching session.
- 0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbsSpayed and neutered dogs onlyNo females in heatNicole can host up to 1 pet per night
- Feel free to provide me with details about special needs or unique behaviors your dog may exhibit, allowing me to tailor my care and attention to ensure their comfort and well-being.