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Nicole R.

City Center West, PA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•11 reviews
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The purr-fect home away from home!

Pet care experience

I’ve had pets since I was little (all kinds, not just dogs) so I’m pretty well adapted to taking care of animals. I’ve had to care for an ESA in my apartment before with no problems. I also dog sat for a 10 week old puppy, who unfortunately wasnt house trained yet (but that’s what hard wood floors are for!). I’m always looking for ways to have fun with the pups and entertain them. I love taking them to parks and exploring outside of the apartment. I’m very flexible in terms of availability since I’m in graduate school currently . If you require any special services for your dogs, don’t hesitate to ask! I’m happy to accommodate any pet with any need!

Reviews

Christine W.
Dog Boarding • Aug 28, 2023
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Nicole was phenomenal with my rescue pup and sent a ton of updates. Highly recommend!

Halie F.
Dog Boarding • Apr 17, 2023
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Nicole was so great and tended to Zoras needs. She was so caring and let me know if there were any issues and handled everything amazingly!

Chris M.
Dog Boarding • Mar 06, 2023
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Nicole did a wonderful job dog sitting for my 11-year old Rhodesian Ridgeback mix, Toby. She was very responsive, flexible, and easy to work with - thanks, Nicole!!

Brian M.
Dog Boarding • Feb 28, 2023
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Nicole sent regular updates and was very responsive to Goose’s needs. I know he enjoyed his stay. I will definitely be booking her in the future!

About Nicole R.

Communication

4 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

7 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I try to be home with pets the majority of the day. I most likely will not accept a boarding request if I will be out of the apartment for a long time. I want to make sure your pets feel safe and comfortable with me! I live in a 400 sq foot studio apartment - which hasn’t been an issue even for the bigger dogs! The apartment itself is very safe and secure with key fobs needed at multiple access points.

Home

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Nicole R. would like to know about your pet

I’ve boarded special needs, elderly, and less than 1 year old dogs before. I am happy to accommodate any dog with any need. I think it’s important that both the owners and myself keep in touch throughout the visit. I like to provide at least 1 picture and 1 update per day (unless otherwise requested) just so you know your pet is doing fine! If you dog has separation anxiety, barks at people in the hallway, etc, please let me know as I do live in a studio apartment with neighbors in close proximity. It would also be helpful to know your pets’ eating and bathroom schedule. Some pets don’t eat much the first day or two, some whine for a bit, and some need a couple times around the block to finally poop! Every pet is different so it’s absolutely no worries at all - just helpful for me to know how to take the best care of your dogs and adapt to their lifestyle and behaviors.

A typical day

Since I try to be home with your pets most of the day, I take them out approximately every 4 hours. That’s 3-4x a day. I live close by to rittenhouse park which dogs LOVE!! Otherwise the dogs that I board get to enjoy being a city pup for a few days!

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
$70per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$25per visit
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
$50per day
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$25per walk

Nicole can host

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Takes only 1 client at a time

Nicole can watch in your home

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

Starting may 2023 I will be on a 9-5 schedule on weekdays. Weekends I will be free. I am a full time graduate student, but can accommodate pets on weekends or weekdays briefly.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Nicole R.

Communication

4 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

7 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I try to be home with pets the majority of the day. I most likely will not accept a boarding request if I will be out of the apartment for a long time. I want to make sure your pets feel safe and comfortable with me! I live in a 400 sq foot studio apartment - which hasn’t been an issue even for the bigger dogs! The apartment itself is very safe and secure with key fobs needed at multiple access points.

Home

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Nicole R. would like to know about your pet

I’ve boarded special needs, elderly, and less than 1 year old dogs before. I am happy to accommodate any dog with any need. I think it’s important that both the owners and myself keep in touch throughout the visit. I like to provide at least 1 picture and 1 update per day (unless otherwise requested) just so you know your pet is doing fine! If you dog has separation anxiety, barks at people in the hallway, etc, please let me know as I do live in a studio apartment with neighbors in close proximity. It would also be helpful to know your pets’ eating and bathroom schedule. Some pets don’t eat much the first day or two, some whine for a bit, and some need a couple times around the block to finally poop! Every pet is different so it’s absolutely no worries at all - just helpful for me to know how to take the best care of your dogs and adapt to their lifestyle and behaviors.

A typical day

Since I try to be home with your pets most of the day, I take them out approximately every 4 hours. That’s 3-4x a day. I live close by to rittenhouse park which dogs LOVE!! Otherwise the dogs that I board get to enjoy being a city pup for a few days!

Location

Philadelphia, PA

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Nicole R.

City Center West, PA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•11 reviews