Nicola

Passionate about pets!

2 times favorited
Lives with 1 cat
Usually responds within few hours
13w ago
Last activity
<4h
Response time
Doggy Day Care
Doggy day care
Daytime care, at the sitter's home
5 GBP for each additional pet
40 GBP
/day
All services and rates

About Nicola

Wow! So I've been passionate about pets for over 3 decades now! I'm proud to say I've got many repeat loyal clients who trust me with their fur babies to give utmost attention. They describe me as professional, competent & reliable pet care services. 

I was raised in a family loving pets, from an early age caring responsibilities for cats, dogs, hamster, fish and rabbits. Grew up wlth David Attenborough as my idol. I held gold membership with RSPCA. Volunteering with a charity animal shelter gave me lots of valuable practical experience understanding different breeds, dealing with a wide variety of four legged furry friends, anxious & challenging pets also medical first aid skills plus gained deep understanding of animal behaviour /psychology.

People say I have a special ability to bond & communicate with animals, similar to a sixth sense! Lol!


Over the years, I have given my heart & home to rescued shelter dogs. I have also raised & rehomed unwanted kittens. And I still have lots of enthusiasm and energy to give your pet high quality care! I'm working now with Collies, Staffordshire Bull terrier, miniature Schnauzer, Jack Russell, Pugs amongst others.


I have a full UK driving license, I am DBS checked, hold superb references available at your request. I cover most Islington postcodes, particularly Upper St, Barnsbury, Highbury fields, Caledonian Rd & Holloway rd. 

Variable fee rates may apply to your booking. I'll give you a final fee quote after your enquiry when we discuss your individual requirements. Additional fee supplement applies for things such as travel distance/location, Bank hols/Wkend pet sitting, 1-2-1 hosting/solo care, puppies/kittens, unsociable temperament dog, challenging behaviour dog. 

I offer to meet & greet you both (free no obligation)so we can get to know each other & complete an essential pet info form.

I can often accept last minute booking requests for 'In your own home' visiting, doggy daycare and doggy overnight boarding hosting in my family home.

Let me take away the worry & stress of pet care if perhaps you need a holiday, need to travel for business, urgent travel, if ever you have a medical appointment which impacts your usual routine, a hospital or surgery impatient stay, a family emergency or even just because you're doing some home improvements/ renovation and need your pet away from you somewhere safe for a while.  

I want my pet services to make YOUR LIFE EASIER. I aim to make your pet happy & healthy when in my care.

I do have lots of enquiries so suggest that you don't wait too long to book me, as availability is snapped up quite quickly, right now in high demand. Finally, I'm straight talking, I won't mislead or mess you around and I expect the same from you my pet parent clients! 

Sending you PAWsitivity! 💓 🐾 

Looking forward to hearing from you soon! 

Nicola 😊

Nicola's services

At the sitter's home

Doggy Day Care
Doggy Day Care
Daytime care for your dog at the sitter's home.
5 GBP for each additional pet
40 GBP
/day
Dog boarding
Dog boarding
Overnight stay at the sitter's home
8 GBP for each additional pet
50 GBP
/night

At your home

Dog Walking
Dog Walking
An experienced dog walker will pick up your dog from your home for a 30 min walk
5 GBP for each additional pet
15 GBP
/walk
One home visit a day
One home visit a day
Book a pet sitter to stop by your home to feed and play with your pet
20 GBP
/day
House Sitting
House Sitting
A sitter stays overnight in your home and cares for your pet
85 GBP
/night
Two home visits a day
Two home visits a day
Two drop-in visits for your pet
35 GBP
/day

Nicola also offers

Dog training
Grooming
Pick up / drop off

Cancellation policy: Moderate

Full refund if canceled before 12:00 p.m. 7 days before the booking, 50% refund afterward.

No refund is payable if the booking is canceled on or after the start date.

Note: All times are based on the sitter’s time zone

Doggy day care and Dog walks always have a flexible cancellation policy:

Full refund if canceled before 12:00 p.m. one day before the booking, 50% refund afterward.

No refund is payable if the booking is canceled on or after the start date.

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Home Visits
Dimitris, 2023-01-05

Nicola was great and very professional from day 1. She took great care of our dog and communicated with us daily with updates. We are very likely to use her again next time we go away

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Dog boarding
Mukhamed-Ali, 2022-08-26

Nicola and her lovely family were great hosts for our Yoshi. They looked after him very well and we had no worries at all as communication was excellent! Highly recommend!

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Availability

Nicola's Pets

Ginger
Cat

About Nicola's Home

Accepted pets

Puppies
< 1 year
Dog sizes
0-20 kg
Dog ages
0-20 years
Cats
all kinds
Small animals
rodents, rabbits, ...

Nicola's home

A small outdoor area
has kids older than ten
24/7 supervision
A fully fenced backyard
Emergency transport

Walking areas

Nearby off-leash dog area
Urban & City park

Skills

Specific Skills

I speak English
+20 years of experience
Familiar with dog training techniques
*Over 3 decades experience caring for animals as a pet owner and a hobby. * Mother of four fantastic boys, two have SEN/disabilities. * Qualified professional holistic Therapist: womens health, (pregnancy/sweedish/aromatherapy/reflexology/Indian head massage). *Qualified baby massage instructor. I can run a group course or with individuals. * Over 20 years employed teaching/childcare/working with children, in various settings, nursery, schools & private homes. * Studied midwifery, NCT antenatal teaching & doula skills. * Green fingers & keen gardener. I have maintained, re-designed & landscaped gardens. * Studied herbal medicine /natural home remedies and nutrition. * I can batch cook home style real food meals from scratch using organic & most nutritious ingredients. Feel free to enquire about any mentioned services I can offer you! I drive, i have a full UK driving license, I am DBS checked, hold superb references. I cover most Islington postcodes. Variable fee rates apply according to your bespoke individual, unique needs. So call me, maybe? 😊

Experience with

Animal welfare as a volunteer
Rescuing pets
Behavioural problems

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Nicola

Nicola

Passionate about pets!

Doggy Day Care
Doggy day care
Daytime care, at the sitter's home
5 GBP for each additional pet
40 GBP
/day
All services and rates
Contact Nicola

Cancellation policy: Moderate

Full refund if canceled before 12:00 p.m. 7 days before the booking, 50% refund afterward.

No refund is payable if the booking is canceled on or after the start date.

Note: All times are based on the sitter’s time zone

Doggy day care and Dog walks always have a flexible cancellation policy:

Full refund if canceled before 12:00 p.m. one day before the booking, 50% refund afterward.

No refund is payable if the booking is canceled on or after the start date.

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