Nic

Nic's Critter Crèche. Loving Pet Care - My Home Or Yours!

Croydon
12 times favorited
11 recurring guests
Lives with 2 dogs and 1 cat
Lives with Rough Collie Tilly
Usually responds within one hour
49w ago
Last activity
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Response time
Dog Walking
Dog walking
Min. 30-minute walks
15 AUD for each additional pet
20 AUD
/walk
All services and rates

Unavailable

Nic is currently not available to accept new requests.

About Nic

I have been an animal lover for as long as I can remember, and a pet owner/carer from a young age. My primary experience has been with dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, and birds (chickens, budgies, etc). However, if you're happy to tell me exactly what your pet needs and I'm able to fulfill those needs then I'd be glad to care for them - I adore all varieties of animals from fluffy to covered in scales!

I work casually for about 15-20 hours a week and can choose when I work, so currently I have a flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of your pets and give them the attention they deserve. As my partner Adam is now assisting me with pet care services we can offer pick up/ drop off locally (or more distant locations if the cost of fuel is covered), and once/ twice daily home visits!

We have a three bedroom house in Croydon, with two combination indoor/outdoor cats, and a border collie (all lovely and trained well). You'll find all of them featured in my photos as both my partner and I adore our fur-babies.

If your pet needs to be indoors they have plenty of space including two guest bedrooms and a loungeroom that connects to the backyard. If you have an outside dog our backyard is large enough to run and play, has a paddling pool for hot days, plenty of toys and water, three kennels, and an open laundry and garage for outside sleeping/additional shelter. If you would like to book dog walking with your service, we have numerous local sporting fields nearby for more strenuous exercise! We include a complimentary walk of 30 minutes per day with home boarding bookings.

Please note that all pets for home boarding (i.e. staying with my partner and I at our home) and doggy day care must have up to date vaccinations (C5 preferred for dogs), flea and worming treatment. If flea and worming treatment is due to be administered during your pets stay I would be happy to do this if you provide the medication for your pet and the date due. Additionally, having your pet desexed is a must unless they are too young for the procedure (we're happy to take on puppies).

If you'd rather your pets stay where they're comfortable, or they just need a walk, I provide the same high-quality care. If you contact me prior to booking we can discuss your pet’s needs (and any home needs for home stays/visits such as watering plants and collecting mail) so they'll be happy and healthy when you return!

I don't have any special qualifications, but I've been caring for pets (both my own and others) for over 10 years including basic grooming (brushing, nail clipping, washing) and giving medications as required. I also keep pet first aid and emergency vet information handy for the safety of all pets in our care, and for your peace of mind I have a current National Police Check (if you would like to site this I'd be happy to oblige).

Currently, I'm learning primarily positive dog training methods. When I have practiced these more with our own pup I'll be happy to offer training as an additional service. If you have any questions at all, or you'd like to discuss a potential booking, let me know and I'll get back to you in a timely manner (typically within a few hours).

Nic's services

At your home

Dog Walking
Dog Walking
An experienced dog walker will pick up your dog from your home for a 30 min walk
15 AUD for each additional pet
20 AUD
/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
30 AUD
/day
House Sitting
House Sitting
A sitter stays overnight in your home and cares for your pet
45 AUD
/night
Two home visits a day
Two home visits a day
Two drop-in visits for your pet
40 AUD
/day

Nic also offers

Pick up / drop off

Cancellation policy: Flexible

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.

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

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Doggy Day Care
Alicia, 2018-05-25

really lovely and reassuring. would recommend her to anyone considering doggy daycare

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Dog Boarding
Velda, 2018-04-04

Nic was extremely friendly & helpful when corresponding with her & quite flexible when it came to exact timings regarding drop off and pick up.

She was excellent in answering my questions & providing me with reassurance around the care of both my adult & puppy dog. I appreciated the photos she sent me of the dogs whilst I was away & seemed quite knowledgable when it came to doggy behaviour & training for puppy.

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Availability

Nic's Pets

Dorian
Cat
Jessie
Border Collie
Tilly
Rough Collie

Skills

Specific Skills

I speak English
+10 years of experience
Familiar with dog training techniques

Can Administer

Oral medications
First aid and CPR for pets

Experience with

Rescuing pets

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Nic

Nic

Nic's Critter Crèche. Loving Pet Care - My Home Or Yours!

Croydon
Dog Walking
Dog walking
Min. 30-minute walks
15 AUD for each additional pet
20 AUD
/walk
All services and rates

Unavailable

Nic is currently not available to accept new requests.

Cancellation policy: Flexible

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.

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

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