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Nicole Z.

5.0 out of 5 stars
28 repeat clients
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Nicole Z.

5.0 out of 5 stars
28 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $60 per night

Highlights

Nicole has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
12 years of experience
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience

Pet care experience

🐶😺♥️🐾I work from home💕

Hi, my name is Nicole😊 I absolutely love and adore animals with all my heart! They are truly amazing and make this world a better place! It is such a pleasure to be able to care for animals and I love what I do; this is my passion in life, and always will be! I have over 12 years of professional experience working with animals. I worked for the ASPCA, I also worked at animal hospitals and dog daycares as well. I've had dogs and cats all my life and have always loved and appreciated animals from a very young age. I treat every animal with unconditional love and care as they deserve! It’s also important to me to make sure they are comfortable, happy, and safe in my home! Your fur babies will have free roam access in my apartment and are allowed on the furniture for extra comfort during their stay with me. I will also provide daily updates on how your baby is doing along with cute pictures! I have animals 🐶🐱who I love and adore so much, and are spoiled everyday. That is how your little one(s) will be treated too! They will be very happy and safe in my care at all times! I am excited and looking forward to meeting new furry friends so I can extend the love! I work from home so they will never be left unattended! Safety is very important to me and your babies will be closely monitored always! Your fur baby will have so much fun during their stay! I will be sure they are provided with nice walks, dog park runs if they like, and cuddles on the couch! I always get the sweetest pups who love each other and get along so well and we become our own little crew ❤️🐾

Qualifications

28 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
12 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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64 ratings
Eboni W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 07, 2026

This was our first time using Rover and our first time booking with Nicole. She was an absolute dream! I was able to enjoy a much needed getaway knowing that my baby was safe with her. She communicated well and sent photos that I will cherish. From the start I felt great about working with her. Truffles came home from his stay tuckered out and I am so so happy that he had fun in a safe environment. She asked all the right questions, invited me into her home, and let me meet the other dogs in her care. We have other trips coming up and we already know who we’re reaching out to first!

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Karen A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 05, 2026

We would recommend Nicole for boarding! She was very flexible with drop off and pick up and communication was so easy. And we appreciated all the great pictures and updates that she sent!

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Eileen G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Jun 06, 2026

Nicole was an excellent Rover sitter. My dog had the best time with her and was so excited to see on day 2. Will definitely be bringing Púca back to Nicole whenever I need day care!

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Euphy W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 28, 2026

Excellent communication. My dog and cat are very happy with Nicole. Will recommend! Thank you!

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Amber B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 27, 2026

Nicole took wonderful care of our pup, Teddy. She sent daily updates and photos and we greatly appreciate it!

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Allison F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Mar 23, 2026

Just a wonderful person and Olive had a great time with lots of cuddles!!

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Schedule

Being that I work from home, your baby will always have company when they stay at my place. They will be given lots of love and attention during their stay and will be happy right away!

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog, has cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

Your fur babies will be spoiled and treated with lots of love, they are given acess to the whole apartment, as I don't crate unless it is provided and requested! I'm often told by owners their dogs show visible signs of excitement and are eager to return for another visit, and will also pull towards my apartment while wagging their tail! That always makes me so happy to hear!!

Pets

A typical day

I will make sure they are happy and content during their stay and provide them with daily exercise, trips to the dog park to play and snuggles on the couch, along with belly rubs of course! I like to learn about each animals individual routine to keep them on a regular schedule they are used to, to ensure they feel at home during their time with me!

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Nicole can host up to 4 pets per night
All breeds and sizes of dogs are welcome as long as they are friendly with other dogs and cats! My shih Tzu is very chill and sweet, and my cats are friendly and laid back, they are used to being around a lot of other doggies and mostly keep to themselves. If your animal isn't a fan of cats, I'm able to separate my cats from them to the other side of my apartment to avoid conflict. I always like to ask questions so I can know as much as possible about every animal so I have a better understanding of their personality or any quirks they might have :)
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.