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Nicole W.

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Nicole W.

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from $45 per night

Highlights

Enhanced background check
13 years of experience
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

You’ve got a friend in me

Hi, I’m Nicole — a lifelong animal lover and self‑proclaimed helicopter dog parent. Caring for dogs isn’t just something I do — it’s who I am. My babies are in heaven now so I’ve joined rover as a pet sitter. I’ve spent the last decade-plus loving and supporting two very different pups with very different needs. My 16‑year‑old baby boy chihuahua Harley taught me everything about caring for a truly high‑maintenance senior dog. From medications and special feeding routines to extra snuggles, slow walks, and those middle‑of‑the‑night “I need you now” moments — I’ve handled it all with patience, gentleness, and love. I also shared my life with my 11 year old Labrador-baby girl Lexi- who recently passed away from cancer on 5/19. Navigating that journey with her taught me deep compassion, vigilance, and emotional care. I became an expert in monitoring comfort levels, adjusting daily routines, and making every moment count. These experiences shaped the way I care for every dog who comes into my home: with attentiveness, understanding, and the same level of devotion I have given my own. • I treat your dog the way I treat mine — like family. • I am extremely attentive and present. If your pup needs something, I’m there. • Senior dogs and high‑maintenance fur babies are welcome. I get them. • Dogs are absolutely allowed on furniture — cuddles are encouraged here. • We don’t have a fence, but I’m a safety‑first sitter. I leash dogs for every potty break and stay right with them. • Because I work from home, your dog will rarely be left alone. • My home is calm, cozy, and dog friendly. Why I Do This I know how much trust it takes to leave your dog with someone. They’re your heart. Your family. Your little shadow. I’ve been in your shoes many times, I’ve used Rover in the past and my goal is to give you that same peace of mind I always looked for — knowing your pup is safe, loved, and truly understood.

Qualifications

100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
13 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience

Ratings and reviews

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John W.
Jun 02, 2026

Nicole is incredibly kind, attentive, and absolutely devoted to dogs. Don’t be offended if she greets your pup by name while forgetting yours, it just proves where her heart truly lies! She is an exceptionally responsible and loving caregiver, and I highly recommend her to anyone looking for the perfect pet sitter on Rover.

Randy B.
Jun 02, 2026

I have known Nicole for over 20 years. She loves pets and treats them like a member of the family like nobody I know! She is also very detail-oriented and will offer the highest level of care. She recently visited my home and my two dogs both connected with her immediately and one was sleeping in her lap in no time. I would not hesitate at all to leave my dogs in her care knowing that she will treat them as her own and follow any special instructions closely.

Calendar and availability

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Schedule

On weekdays I go to the gym early in the morning and telework daily in my private office with a comfy dog friendly couch. Sometimes I am home on the weekends and sometimes not so it depends on when you need care. If you’re unsure just message me and I can see if I am free. :)

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Safety, trust & environment

Our non-smoking home is pet friendly and I have a 12 year old daughter who loves animals. I do not have any animals in my home. For potty breaks your pet would be leashed.

A typical day

I am happy to give walks, dogs see by sniffing so I am on their time, not mine. I can talk to them, give lovies, play with toys.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time
Nicole can host up to 1 pet per night
Let me know if your dog has special needs or something specific and I’ll accommodate. If they have quirks just let me know. I would prefer them to be potty trained but accidents happen and that’s okay.
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.