Nicole S.
Windsor, VT




Services
Nicole can care for
Availability
I am available everyday except Tuesdays from 6AM-5PM for drop in visits or dog walking. Tuesdays, I am available late afternoons only. Please reach out to discuss how I can help you out with your fur babies!
About Nicole S.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I would prefer to meet pets with their owners, so as to ensure as comfortable as a transition as possible, but am open to not meeting first to meet your last minute needs as long as your pet is fine with a stranger coming into their home. When we meet, I will want to get to know your dog's routine, and what they are used to and not comfortable with. I would want to make an easy as possible transition for your pet to spending time with me when you are not there. At this time I am not offering any care in my own home, but can come to your house for walks or check ins/drops ins.
Information Nicole S. would like to know about your pet
Please let me know of any behavior issues or leash reactivity so I can be prepared to work with your dog at their comfort level. I'm happy to accommodate and keep your dog away from situations that can be stressful or induce reactivity. Please also let me know if your dog or cat is on any medications or has any allergies.
A typical day
I love taking dogs on fun walks and exploring new areas and routes as much as possible to provide additional stimulation for your pet. When taking care of your cat, let me know if they have a favorite toy or playtime activity that I can participate in with them while you are away.
Location
Windsor, VT
Pets
Dependable & will treat as my own!
Pet care experience
I have been a pet lover my whole life. As an adult, I had adopted my first cats at 22 and when my husband and I bought our first house with a yard, we finally adopted our first dog. I am currently the proud fur mom of 2 dogs and 3 cats. I have a lot of experience with taking care of senior pets, both cat and dog, with administering medication as well as accommodating poor mobility. I have experience in administering oral medication to both dogs and cats. I am also comfortable with administering subcutaneous fluids. In addition, I have experience with young pets, as my two current dogs were adopted at 4 and 6 months (they are 9 1/2 and almost 3 now). I am comfortable with walking dogs of all sizes as my current dogs are 100 pounds and 45 pounds, as well as a current client's pup I am walking is only 7 pounds. I have attended basic, obedience and a stress-less dog training classes over the years with my dogs, and am familiar with training techniques and how to read a dog's body language. I am happy to be available to just let your dog out for a potty break or take them for a long walk. If your dog is dog friendly, I can bring them to the dog park to get some Zoomies out of their system! If your pup just needs some company during the day I am very skilled at snuggles and belly rubs as well! I am a huge cat lover as well, and have a lot of experience with kittens as well as older, very sick kitties. I am available to check on cats in the afternoons while you're at work or to check in and keep them company with fresh water and food if you are away. Your pet will be well supervised and well taken care of when in my care.
Reviews

Nicole was great as always! She is reliable and attentive with our cat Richard. Will definitely book her services again in the future!

Nicole was great! She was consistent with timing and care for our cat Richard while we were traveling for the holidays. I will definitely trust her again in the future!

Nicole took perfect care of my cat. He’s pretty grumpy with strangers, but by the end he was in love with her!

Went early in the am and took great care of my kitty!
About Nicole S.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I would prefer to meet pets with their owners, so as to ensure as comfortable as a transition as possible, but am open to not meeting first to meet your last minute needs as long as your pet is fine with a stranger coming into their home. When we meet, I will want to get to know your dog's routine, and what they are used to and not comfortable with. I would want to make an easy as possible transition for your pet to spending time with me when you are not there. At this time I am not offering any care in my own home, but can come to your house for walks or check ins/drops ins.
Information Nicole S. would like to know about your pet
Please let me know of any behavior issues or leash reactivity so I can be prepared to work with your dog at their comfort level. I'm happy to accommodate and keep your dog away from situations that can be stressful or induce reactivity. Please also let me know if your dog or cat is on any medications or has any allergies.
A typical day
I love taking dogs on fun walks and exploring new areas and routes as much as possible to provide additional stimulation for your pet. When taking care of your cat, let me know if they have a favorite toy or playtime activity that I can participate in with them while you are away.
Nicole S.
Windsor, VT
