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Nicole M.

5.0 out of 5 stars
9 repeat clients
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Nicole M.

5.0 out of 5 stars
9 repeat clients

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from $40 per visit

Highlights

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

Pet care experience

Yorkies to mastiffs: I do it all!

I am an avid animal lover looking to spend quality time with your beloved pets, giving them all the love and attention they'll miss while you're away! In addition to my work on Rover, I run my own business, Happy Hound Dog Training, where I offer specialized dog training programs and in-home enrichment services tailored to meet the unique needs of each dog. Training and enrichment are integral parts of my own animal care philosophy, and I'd love to bring these practices to your pets during my visits. I have extended experience in shelter and vet medicine, using fear-free methods to ensure your animals view me as a friend, not a stranger. I am also fear-free shelter certified and pet CPR certified through the American Red Cross. I adore all dogs, from the biggest Great Danes to the tiniest Chihuahuas, and I look forward to getting to know your special furry friend. With a lifetime of animal care experience, you can expect complete peace of mind under my watchful eyes. My expertise extends to dogs, cats, rodents (rats, gerbils, hamsters), reptiles (snakes and lizards), birds, and horses. As a photography enthusiast, I will capture some PURRfect moments while you’re away! Check out my photos to see some of the cutest moments I've captured while working with or watching pets.

Qualifications

9 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

Safety is priority number 1! I will always defer to whatever you and your pet are most comfortable with, be it crated while away (we can even play crate games if they're nervous about it), loose in a bedroom, of free roaming. You know your pet the best and what is going to ease their stress the most while you're gone!

Ratings and reviews

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Kimberly V.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 17, 2025

As usual, Nicole always goes above and beyond when she cares for our fur-babies. Our pups love Nicole and we do too. We will continue to use her services as long as she’s available.

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Yvette L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jun 22, 2025

Nicole was a blessing and wonderful sitter for our furries! The girls loved her and enjoyed her company. We don’t often take extended stays because quality care is scarce. Not one worry while we were away. Best of all, we got plenty of updates and pictures. Thanks so much for caring for our babies.

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Andrea M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Apr 10, 2025

Daily updates and photos, great engagement and management of high drive sport dogs, house was kept up very well - highly recommend Nicole!!

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Pam H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Mar 27, 2025

Nicole is competant, caring, compassionate and obviously loves furry friends! Our needy 11 yo pup was well-tended, and our house was in excellent order when we returned. It's refreshing to have someone so conscientious and meticulous. Having her in our house with our dog gave us great peace of mind and made our time away much more enjoyable as a result.

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Kelly S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Mar 11, 2025

Nicole always takes such awesome care of our dogs whenever we travel. She is reliable, dependable, professional, and a good communicator. She also takes great care of our house.. We highly recommend her!

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Allison F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Nov 30, 2024

Nicole did great with my puppies and they are a handful. Much appreciated!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I am lucky enough to be able to commit 100% of my time to my pawsome Rover clients! I am typically available every day of the week from 8 am to 10pm!

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Nicole can host up to 4 drop-ins per day
No size or breed restrictions here! Some things I would love to know about your dog(s) are how they feel about strangers and resources. Is your pooch protective over treats or toys? If you have multiple pets, do they need to be fed separately to avoid any disagreements or food stealing? Is your dog reactive on walks (meaning jumping, lunging, barking)? While absolutely none of these issues are deal breakers (I have successfully dealt with each and every one of them in some capacity) it is super helpful to know beforehand! I would also love to know anything you think would be beneficial for me to do while you're away to make their stay as easy as possible.
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.