Nikki K.
Holts Summit, MO
Knowledgeable, Caring, and Fun!!
Pet care experience
I am a Vet Tech at a local animal hospital in Jefferson City and have been for the past 5 years. I have a lot of experience in a variety of needs for all kinds of cats and dogs! Bigger dogs are my favorite but I love all sizes! I have two dogs of my own, a border collie and a chocolate lab, both are 6 yrs old. I would also be able to care for your outdoor animals if needed. I can feed and water horses, goats, cows and chickens and collect eggs, etc. I would love to take care of your for babies! Let's set up a Meet & Greet!
Reviews
Nikki is an amazing sitter! I'm a nervous dog mom so leaving my dogs with anyone is hard but I never worry when I leave them in Nikkis care! They love her!
Nikki was great! She responded quickly and took great care of our babies! Will definitely use again!
Nikki was amazing & terrific
We were incredibly disappointed in the service we received from Nikki and grateful that we had security cameras set up at our home so we had some idea of what happened over the weekend. We hired Nikki to spend the night at our house and watch our 2 Goldendoodles and 3 cats from Friday - Sunday morning this weekend. One of them is a year and a half, the other is just under 8 months old. Nikki told me that on Friday she got off work around 4:30 and would come by the house afterwards. She did not show up to our home until a little after 9 pm. She did spend the night and left Saturday morning about 7 am. We had no problem with her not being at the house 24/7. However, on Saturday, she returned about 3:35 (with a friend that we were not aware was going to be in our home) and left again at 4:05. She then returned to our house at 12:30 that night. So, for over 17 hours, our dogs had one break from their kennels for 20 minutes. That's not enough time for them to have been able to eat, digest and get a good potty break in. As a result, one of the dogs chewed up her bed in her kennel, which we now have to pay to replace. We paid over $230 for Nikki to care for our animals and she barely interacted with them. I would never hire Nikki again and I urge caution to anyone else who thinks about it. I will also be reaching out to Rover to see if we have any recourse for the amount of money we paid for a service that was not provided.
About Nikki K.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I am slowly starting to have dogs stay in my home, so only booking one a time for now. I would prefer them to be crate trained or able to be crated while I am away. I have one large crate available, or you can bring their own. When I am home they will be out of the crate. Must provide own food and any medications. They will be leash walked as I do not have a fenced yard. Please ask any questions you may have!
Home
Information Nikki K. would like to know about your pet
Who is your veterinarian? Medications, favorite toy/game, eating or bedtime routine? Kennel or roam the house? Are they scared of storms? Anything you can think of, I would like to know about to further help me understand to take the best care of your pet(s).
A typical day
I am more than happy to take your dog for a walk around the neighborhood. If they prefer to stay home, we will play with their favorite toys or run around in the yard. If they are on the slower, more calm side, we can sit together on the floor or couch and relax!
Services
Nikki can host
Nikki can watch in your home
Availability
I am available in the mornings before work. I have a new shift at the hospital that is three days in a row of 12 hr shifts, so I will not *usually be able to leave during the day. I will only be available to do overnights starting Thursday nights after my shift is over, through Tuesday mornings. *This can be discussed further if needed or if you have questions. I do not want to promise any certain times as work is very unpredictable about when I am able to have a break in the schedule.* Weekends are still open if I am working, but I will let you know if that falls on the same date.
About Nikki K.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I am slowly starting to have dogs stay in my home, so only booking one a time for now. I would prefer them to be crate trained or able to be crated while I am away. I have one large crate available, or you can bring their own. When I am home they will be out of the crate. Must provide own food and any medications. They will be leash walked as I do not have a fenced yard. Please ask any questions you may have!
Home
Information Nikki K. would like to know about your pet
Who is your veterinarian? Medications, favorite toy/game, eating or bedtime routine? Kennel or roam the house? Are they scared of storms? Anything you can think of, I would like to know about to further help me understand to take the best care of your pet(s).
A typical day
I am more than happy to take your dog for a walk around the neighborhood. If they prefer to stay home, we will play with their favorite toys or run around in the yard. If they are on the slower, more calm side, we can sit together on the floor or couch and relax!
Location
Holts Summit, MO
Pets
Nikki K.
Holts Summit, MO