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Nikki N.

Gainesville, FL

5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
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Your pets are worth it :)

Pet care experience

I am a graduate student with 10+ years of personal and professional experience working with animals. I have previous employment experience working as an animal care technician at a local shelter, and worked for five years at the UF Small Animal Hospital. I am comfortable taking care of special needs pets and administering medications. I have three cats of my own, so any dogs that I care for in my home must be cat friendly (they are very good with dogs!). I'm confident working with dogs of all ages, sizes, and energy levels, and I'm pit bull friendly! I'm new to Rover, but I'm not new to taking care of animals. I know how much pets matter, and I hope you will allow me the opportunity to show you that I will treat yours just as if they were my own. Please let me know if you have any questions. I look forward to meeting you and your animal family!

Reviews

Sierra S.
Dog Walking • Jul 01, 2020
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I love using Nikki!!!! She is always so gracious and my dog loves her 💗💗💗

Michelle N.
Drop-In Visits • Feb 10, 2020
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Awesome! Reliable and great with dogs.

Brittany H.
Nov 06, 2019

I’ve known Nikki for over 10 years and lived with her for 3 of those 5 years. Nikki is a true caregiver for animals and people. During our time living together, Nikki worked at the Humane Society and would often bring animals home if they didn’t have space for them. I’ve seen her work long hours, work more at home and do everything possible to make sure the animals from the humane society, her pets and her friends/family’s pets had the best care. Still to this day, Nikki is my “second opinion” about anything related to my pets. I have trusted her to watch my pets for years and will continue to do so.

Mark N.
Nov 06, 2019

Nikki, every single time she would take care of Gavin, was so understanding how he could be a bit unruly. He loved cuddling up to her more than me sometimes!

About Nikki N.

Communication

2 repeat pet parents
80% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Home

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Nikki N. would like to know about your pet

I would like a list of your dog's usual routine. How often and how much does your dog eat? Does your dog have any allergies? Are treats okay? How often does your dog typically go out for bathroom breaks? What does your dog's usual walk look like? Do they walk slowly and meandering, or do they need to run? Does your dog have any behavioral concerns I should be aware of? Any aggression toward people or other animals, or maybe only in certain situations? In case of emergency, who is your dog's veterinarian? If an emergency occurs outside of office hours, do you have a preference on using UF or Blue Pearl for emergency care? Does your dog have any medical conditions that I should be aware of? Any medications that are required? If staying in my home, does your dog have a "bedtime"? Should your dog be allowed on furniture? Is your dog crate trained? Cat friendly? If being watched in your home, please let me know of any house rules that apply to your dog (for example, my dog knew he wasn't allowed in the kitchen or in the guest bedroom, but he was allowed on the bed).

A typical day

I will let you decide what types of activities we can do together

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
$25per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$15per visit
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$18per walk
House Sitting
in your home
AWAY

Nikki can host

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
Takes only 1 client at a time

Nikki can watch in your home

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Calendar last updated 3 years ago
Dog Walking Cancellation Policy:

About Nikki N.

Communication

2 repeat pet parents
80% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Home

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has cats
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Nikki N. would like to know about your pet

I would like a list of your dog's usual routine. How often and how much does your dog eat? Does your dog have any allergies? Are treats okay? How often does your dog typically go out for bathroom breaks? What does your dog's usual walk look like? Do they walk slowly and meandering, or do they need to run? Does your dog have any behavioral concerns I should be aware of? Any aggression toward people or other animals, or maybe only in certain situations? In case of emergency, who is your dog's veterinarian? If an emergency occurs outside of office hours, do you have a preference on using UF or Blue Pearl for emergency care? Does your dog have any medical conditions that I should be aware of? Any medications that are required? If staying in my home, does your dog have a "bedtime"? Should your dog be allowed on furniture? Is your dog crate trained? Cat friendly? If being watched in your home, please let me know of any house rules that apply to your dog (for example, my dog knew he wasn't allowed in the kitchen or in the guest bedroom, but he was allowed on the bed).

A typical day

I will let you decide what types of activities we can do together

Location

Gainesville, FL

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Nikki N.

Gainesville, FL

5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews