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Nicole R.

5.0 out of 5 stars
23 repeat clients
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Nicole R.

5.0 out of 5 stars
23 repeat clients
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Highland park, MI

Highlights

Nicole has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
20 years of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

WFH Yogi Sits All Day + Overnight

Professional housesitter, LGBT+ND Friendly. My homebody routine means tons of time with your pet. I'm very tidy, and a good fit for clean nonsmoking homes. Over 200+ nights per year petsitting! Your place is my home, not just short visits. I love multiple pet households of 2, 3, 4 or more. I normally schedule only one family at a time, to give your pets focused attention. I am patient when it comes to your pets' anxiety or special needs. I love written instructions, and take medication seriously. Since I WFH, I can plan my day around tons of 1:1 time with your pets. I also offer daytime care in your home via Housesitting even if you don't need overnight, or you can book Drop Ins. I usually send you 2+ updates with photos per day. I'm mature, sober, nonsmoking; I don't vape or use drugs, not even caffeine. I have decades of experience caring for houses and pets. Note: All of December will be at Rover Holiday rates. After our initial visit, it is standard to do cold swaps: I arrive after you leave, and depart before you return. This means smoother transitions for pets and humans. One of the most common questions I get from new inquiries: Yes you can book multiple Drop Ins or Walks before your sit so we can all get to know each other better. This works really well. I keep one slot open on a weekday morning for Rover Meet and Greet. If that time does not work, you can absolutely request a day and time for a Drop In that fits with your schedule. Nonsmoking and nonvaping, clean homes only. A comfortable guest bed (or your bed) with fresh clean sheets is very important to me. Start times before 8am, end times after 8pm, drives over 15 minutes are each $30 additional, not included with your Rover estimate.

Cat care experience

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WFH Yogi Lavishes Kitty Attention

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

Qualifications

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

Safety, trust & environment

My commitments are important to me, and I genuinely care. I am responsible, and a great communicator. I will send photos and updates, and always respond.

Ratings and reviews

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122 ratings
nicole m.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Sep 18, 2026

1,000 out of 10 stars!!!! Our English Bulldog can be quite a handful (fun but lots of bug energy) and Nicole handled him with so much love and care. He was genuinely sad for days after she left. She left our house super clean and I can’t give her enough praise on communication and how at ease I was with her in our home and taking care of our little buddy.

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Jessica G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Aug 31, 2026

Can’t say enough great things about Nicole! She takes such good care of my senior pup. It’s never easy leaving a 16 year old dog, but Nicole puts me at ease with her reliability and frequent communication.

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Nicolette G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Aug 23, 2026

Thank you, Nicole, for another great trip!! Came home to 6 happy and healthy fur babies. And Nicole graciously handled multiple large packages for me that arrived unexpectedly. Always appreciate her strong communication, helpfulness, and positive attitude.

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Elle S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Aug 11, 2026

Nicole came over to meet my dog ahead of a long weekend stay at my house. Dipper settled down pretty fast (it usually takes him a while) and I feel confident that Nicole will be a great fit for him.

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Emily Z.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Aug 10, 2026

Nicole is an incredible dog sitter and took excellent care of our 2 dogs and our home while we were away. She gave us such peace of mind knowing our dogs were in such good hands, and she left the house in perfect condition when she left. Our dogs were so happy and well cared for in her hands! Thank you so much Nicole!! You are the best!

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Tom G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jul 29, 2026

Nicole did a great job with our two pitties, Kasia (11) and Miko (7). Our dogs were well cared for and we received updates throughout her time with them. She is a great communicator and she also made sure our house was left tidy. We would definitely like to have Nicole back again!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

Your home is my home base. I "move in" and bring my groceries/book/yoga mat/work things. Playtime, downtime, and sleepytime are spent with your pet, for tons of attention.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Nicole can host up to 2 drop-ins per day
Lets discuss any pet anxiety, reactivity, chewing items, escape artists, or special needs. Does anyone smoke or vape? Please put away air fresheners and scented candles. Will your home be clean when I arrive (bathroom, kitchen, bedroom, fridge)? Is there a comfortable bed with clean sheets and pillow cases? Any reason I wouldn't be able to sleep through the night (loud noise, middle of the night pet needs, etc)? Please notify me of all indoor and outdoor cameras when you first contact me. Let me know where to park.
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.