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Niki R.

Standish, MN

5.0 out of 5 stars
•40 reviews
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Joyful Humane Society Volunteer

Pet care experience

Hi! Nice to meet you. I'm Niki! My husband Rob and I have cared for both dogs and cats many times, including for long-term stays of several months. We absolutely love animals. We love to travel, so we've chosen not to have pets of our own right now. Instead, we love helping other pet owners like you! Need to head out of town for the weekend, or maybe you have someone coming over that isn't an animal person? Contact me for last-minute dog sitting. I have lots of experience with animals of all types and sizes. I currently volunteer at the Animal Humane Society in Dog Adoption, and have been doing that for over three years - it's fun and keeps me educated! Feel free to ask me any questions you like about my home, my lifestyle, availability, and anything else you're curious about. I've been told I deliver above and beyond my clients' expectations, and I'd love to meet your pup or kitty! When your pet stays with us, they will be the only one in our home. Note that because we live in a walkable neighborhood, dogs that bark frequently or get anxious due to ambient noises aren't a good match for our place (we have neighbors milling about, folks walking by outside, and lots of doors opening and shutting, etc.). Feel free to ask me questions to see if we're a fit!

Reviews

Mindy L.
Dog Boarding • Jan 22, 2023
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Niki and Rob are amazing sitters - Phoenix always comes home happy. I’m so grateful to have their help when I have to be away.

Natalie I.
Dog Boarding • Sep 30, 2022
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Niki and Rob were amazing! Dany had a great time staying with them and they were great at communicating with me and sending pictures of Dany. Would absolutely book with them again - thank you guys so much! You made traveling so much easier and worry free.

Jill H.
Dog Boarding • Sep 16, 2022
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So kind and accommodating, thanks for taking care of our senior doggo.

Dylan D.
Dog Boarding • Aug 29, 2022
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Niki and her husband were super nice and made the drop-off, pickup and overall stay very easy and stress free. Their yard and home were perfect for our two!

About Niki R.

Communication

18 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in within a few hours
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

We treat the pet like a member of the family! We try to dog-proof before you come over. Once your animal is here, they will have the ability to move freely in our home (we don’t use a crate unless you want us to). We have a fenced in yard for independent play and there’s a huge park nearby for longer walks!

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced 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 Niki R. would like to know about your pet

I've cared for so many different breeds I've lost count, but I usually like to know if the dog has any medications, if the dog has any triggers, and if it has any quirks or preferences so I can make him/her feel as at-home as possible.

A typical day

I live next to a park and I love taking dogs for a walk around our gorgeous neighborhood! The route I choose is often is determined by the dog's personality and exercise needs. For example, I tend to avoid interactions with kids and other dogs unless you tell me that your pup is into it!

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
AWAY

Niki can host

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time

Availability

Both my husband and I currently work remotely. He’s the early bird and would likely take the pup out first thing, then we take walk/potty breaks as needed throughout the day.

About Niki R.

Communication

18 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in within a few hours
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

We treat the pet like a member of the family! We try to dog-proof before you come over. Once your animal is here, they will have the ability to move freely in our home (we don’t use a crate unless you want us to). We have a fenced in yard for independent play and there’s a huge park nearby for longer walks!

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced 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 Niki R. would like to know about your pet

I've cared for so many different breeds I've lost count, but I usually like to know if the dog has any medications, if the dog has any triggers, and if it has any quirks or preferences so I can make him/her feel as at-home as possible.

A typical day

I live next to a park and I love taking dogs for a walk around our gorgeous neighborhood! The route I choose is often is determined by the dog's personality and exercise needs. For example, I tend to avoid interactions with kids and other dogs unless you tell me that your pup is into it!

Location

Minneapolis, MN

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Niki R.

Standish, MN

5.0 out of 5 stars
•40 reviews