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NicolaN

Nicola

Super-experienced, full-time sitters!

Wellington

Pawshake sitter since September 2025
5-10 years of experience
Active in the Pawshake Community
Last active3 months ago
Usually respondswithin about 9 hours
Last contacted3 months ago
Last booked-

About Nicola

I'm a 44-year-old psychologist running my own business specialising in helping people with their sleep. I set up my business three-and-a-half years ago and have been working online and travelling full time ever since. I love staying in people's homes and caring for their pets so they can have peace of mind while they're away. Pets also make great work buddies!

My partner Sean (45) also works completely online and after gradually coming on more and more sits with me and loving the lifestyle (and maybe being a bit jealous of all of the pets I got to hang out with), we made it official a year ago and now travel and pet sit full time together.

We make a great team as we're both very experienced with a range of pets and can play to our strengths. I'm a bit of a health nut and love to be active, so enjoy nothing more than a long walk with a four-legged friend. Sean has become my official pet photographer and takes great photos of the fun we have while we're caring for pets. When we're not out walking or doing photo shoots we both love hanging out on the sofa with a cup of coffee, and good book and a cat curled up next to us.

We're experienced in looking after cats, dogs (puppies and large breeds included), rabbits and guinnea pigs, and chickens/poultry. We've looked after a number of older pets or pets with health conditions and are comfortable giving medications. We've also looked after a lot of anxious cats and dogs and have been called 'the cat whisperers' by a couple of owners! 

We love being able to travel full time but at the same time enjoy the comfort of a home and the company of pets. We've met so many great pets and people since we started pet sitting, and have made some long term friends too.

Nicola offers ...

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Nicola currently does not offer any services at their home.

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House Sitting

A sitter stays overnight in your home and cares for your petfrom $35 /night

Nicola can accept

Puppies<1 year
Dog agesAll ages
Dog sizesAll sizes
CatsAll kinds
FerretsAll kinds
Small animalsRodents, rabbits, birds, ...

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About Nicola's home

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The residence

House
Medium outdoor area

More about Nicola

I speak ...

English

I have experience ...

5-10 years of experience
... with rescue pets
... as volunteer with animal welfare
... with behavioural problems
... with grooming
I am familiar with dog training techniques
I can administer oral medications

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