About the caregiver

Hi pet parents! I go by Nico and most recently I was employed as a pet sitter for a professional pet sitting service in Portland for a year. An opportunity arose from there to travel to the Big Island for 5 weeks and take care of an off-grid homestead with 3 cats, a dog, chickens and a pig. That experience launched me into the world of traveling pet sitting. I've spent the last year pet sitting in San Francisco, Oahu and the Big Island, Sedona and 4 months in Tucson where I enjoyed volunteering at the county animal shelter as a dog walker. I’m comfortable with strong pulling dogs. I have over 25 years of experience pet/house sitting for friends, family and co-workers. I've taken care of dogs, cats, bunnies, chickens, a pig, guinea pigs, chinchillas, chickens, fish, and reptiles. I grew up caring for beagles and other mixed breed dogs and I've also shared my home with many kitty companions. I love all animals big and small! Many years ago I worked for a doggie daycare in Atlanta and following that, life took me on a number of varied career paths and adventures. I'm currently following my inner compass, returning to a heart centered place in my life, and pursuing a career that brings me so much joy. My lifestyle is flexible and what I enjoy most is traveling and going on exciting hiking, biking, and urban adventures. I would love to meet your sweet pets, take your pup on a long walking adventure in a park or around town, and chill with kitties and other small friends.