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Onnicka J.

5.0 out of 5 stars
20 repeat clients
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Onnicka J.

5.0 out of 5 stars
20 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $30 per night

Highlights

Enhanced background check
16 years of experience
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

I love all animals.

I’ve spent close to 1,000 hours per year volunteering in Harlems ASPCA. I grew up with 5 dogs, and one cat. I also have experiencing caring for reptiles and other domestic animals. I'm willing to go above and beyond to help your pet feel safe and comfortable. I have experience with sick, elderly, and pregnant animals. Additionally, I am capable of handing dogs with behavioral issues and trauma. I am extremely patient and can follow directions. I'm never afraid to ask questions to ensure that all clients are satisfied. I pride myself on being trustworthy, as a graduate Criminal Justice student who attends John Jay College. So, to sum it up basically, I love dogs/cats/snakes/turtles, ALL ANIMALS, I'm trustworthy and you won't regret hiring me. *Willing to negotiate rates to meet your needs* I’m currently working from home, and provide 3-4 walks a days. Afternoons are typically when I take 45 minutes walks around the park. If you have any special requests for walks or feeding at specific times I can accommodate them. I follow directions and ask plenty of questions to ensure the needs of your pet(s) are fulfilled. I will treat your home as if it is my own, with absolute care and courtesy.

Qualifications

20 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
16 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

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61 ratings
Virginia B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • May 04, 2026

Thank you as always for taking such great care of Kenny and Butters!

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Virginia B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Mar 21, 2026

This was the second time Onnicka looked after my two cats. Like before, she was responsive, communicative, and took wonderful care of them. Thank you so much!

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Natalie E.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Dec 29, 2025

Onnicka is a caring and reliable sitter for our cat. We are very grateful to her for another great stay at her home. Thank you, Onnicka!

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Virginia B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Dec 03, 2025

Onnicka did an excellent job looking after my two cats! Besides standard food and litter she also administered hairball medicine to one. They were very happy with all the attention and play time she gave them. She is very responsive in her communications and documents her visits thoroughly. Highly recommend.

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Jo-Anne F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Sep 04, 2025

Onnicka did an amazing job with taking care of Sasha during my vacation. She was very attentive and sent frequent updates. She even identified an incident when Sasha walked into a foxtail plant. She quickly resolved the situation. She has a wonderful attitude and loves my Sasha! She's my go-to. And she's highly recommended!

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Hannah M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 12, 2025

Onnicka is always amazing with our pup! Beansprout is so happy and excited when we drop her off, and it makes it so much easier to leave knowing that she has a great time with Onnicka and her dog. And the daily pics and updates are always extremely appreciated!!

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Schedule

I can give as many walks as your animal needs. I give my dog 3 walks per day, but can give you pup many as needed.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I care for pets in my own home and in my client’s home. I treat my clients home as my own, and pride myself of following directions.

Pets

A typical day

I enjoy taking long walks and hanging out at the park. I live close to several parks in a dog friendly neighborhood and three trails.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Onnicka can host up to 2 pets per night
Please let me know if your pet has a tendency to nip or is not friendly to other animals. If your pet has any food allergies or is on a strict diet please inform me.
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.