Nina D.
Nina D.
Contact for Drop-In Visits
from $25 per visit
Highlights
Pet care experience
Veterinary Nurse • Peace of Mind
Your pets deserve more than a sitter—they deserve someone trained to recognize when something isn’t right. After earning my B.S. in Animal Science from the University of Delaware, I began my career in veterinary medicine, working as a kennel attendant, veterinary nurse, and ICU technician. I later continued my education through Purdue University’s Veterinary Nursing program. I later continued my education through Purdue University’s Veterinary Nursing program. From energetic puppies to senior companions with arthritis, diabetes, mobility concerns, or medications, I know how to provide calm, attentive care while recognizing subtle changes that many people miss. Whether your companion simply wants belly rubs and long walks or needs specialized medical support, my goal is always the same: To make them feel safe, comfortable, and loved while giving you complete peace of mind. I intentionally keep a smaller client list so every family receives personalized attention, detailed updates, and dependable communication throughout your trip. When you return home, I want your pet to feel like they simply had a wonderful vacation too. Note: I am also able to care for small mammals including rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, and sugar gliders. *For other animals, select the dog pet profile, then select Other pets in the dropdown menu under Breed(s).*
Cat care experience
Nina also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
I have completed the Fear Free Training Program aimed to alleviate anxiety and help improve an animal’s emotional wellbeing during visits to your home. Communication and discussing your expectations regarding the needs of your companions and their routine will be one of my priorities, along with genuine love and specialized care!
Ratings and reviews
Nina is great!!! She was so personable to us and loving to our pets during the meet and greet, it really put me at ease knowing she would be coming to take care of them. Our fairly recent rescue, Lucy, is a standard poodle with some anxiety and Nina put her right at ease. Our cat was very pleased with his new friend as well! Nina will definitely be asked to come back when we plan our next getaway!
Nina was amazing! Helped us last minute on a holiday weekend watching our boy & was fantastic. Great personality, great communication, and took great care of our boy. We are so grateful. Thank you Nina!!!
Nina was so great with our pups and we did not have any worries while we were away. She let us know when she checked into the house and sent photos of the pups. We left detailed instructions and she confirmed that she read them all and had no questions and to not worry about the pups. Our house was clean and neat when we returned and the pups were so happy to see us. Highly recommend Nina, you will enjoy your time away with no concerns about the care that your pups are receiving!
Nina did an excellent job taking care of our puppy. We got him last week and were so nervous to leave him alone. She gave us updates, sent us pics, got back to us within minutes, followed all instructions we asked of her, and ensured his safety. My puppy is sooo shy with other people, and he went right to her. 10/10, will book for the future!!!:)
Nina dog sat for our family while we were out of town for a few days. She was AMAZING with our chocolate lab, Maple. She came to the house multiple times a day to check on her, play with her and ensure she ate breakfast and dinner. I was so at ease while we were away that our dog was appropriately cared for and loved so I didn’t have to worry about a thing! She also took Maple on multiple walks and checked in regarding how Maple was doing. I’ll definitely be contacting her in the future for future dog sitting!!
Nina Dawson is an exceptional pet sitter and caregiver. Her patience, love, and knowledge of animals make her stand out in the industry. She has been taking care of our beloved pet, Auggie, for the past seven years and we wouldn't trust anyone else with his care. Her ability to connect with animals is truly remarkable and her background in animal medicine only adds to the quality of her care. We highly recommend Nina for anyone in need of a reliable and caring pet sitter.
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Schedule
I build pet care into my week with a consistent routine and a small client load so every pet gets focused attention. I am available for day and overnight house sitting, animal and even plant care.
- Cats0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsover 101 lbsNina can host up to 2 drop-ins per day
- Please communicate relevant medical history, food allergies, treat allowance, special needs, normal daily routine, or any other information that you think is important for me to know.