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Sarah C.


Avenel, NJ

$15-30/hr

College Student & Animal Lover

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Looking for anyone in need of dog or cat sitting. I am a big animal lover, and have a dog of my own for 6 years whom I love so much. Just as I care for my own dog, my services would include playing with toys / running around backyards with your pet, feeding them, taking them on walks, and loving them like my own! For cat lovers,...
Sarah can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
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Autumn H.


Scotch Plains, NJ

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

Pet/Dog Sitter

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been an overnight pet sitter for the past 3 years and I am passionate about what I do. I am committed to you and your pet. I know how hard it is to leave them when going away, and I take my pet sittings very seriously, because my love for animals is endless and I will be sure to treat your pet as my own. I have cared for...
Autumn can also help with: Pet sitting, boarding, daily feeding, pet walking, administration of medicine
5.0
"We continue to call upon Autumn to pet and home-sit when we travel or have long weekends away. Autumn takes excellent care of our dog and house. She has also been flexible and accommodating when our plans have changed. I highly recommend Autumn and am confident...

Craig & Carolyn W.

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Melissa M.


Elizabeth, NJ

$15-25/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I provide dog sitting in your own home. I'm a dog owner and lover myself with great references. I've owned numerous dogs and have experience sitting various breeds and ages of dogs. I can also perform baths and light grooming. I understand your furry friend is more family than anything and I'd love to treat them as such.
Melissa can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, dog training, administration of medicine
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Samantha L.


Clark, NJ

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Samantha. I am a reliable and experienced dog sitter for the last 5 years. I absolutely love animals! I have done it all from feeding, walking, playing, and hanging out with the animals I sit for. I love dogs of all sizes and ages. Can also perform baths and light grooming. If needed, I have references.
Samantha can also help with: Grooming, pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
5.0
"Great with our dog Kobe. Flexible with our hours. Will keep her for occasional pet sitting or dog walking in future jobs."

Andrew B.

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Rebecca M.


Edison, NJ

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Bubbly Caretaker

I provide dog sitting in your own home. I'm an experienced pet caretaker with great references and 10+ years of experience. I love dogs of all sizes and ages. Can also perform baths and light grooming.
Rebecca can also help with: Grooming, pet sitting, boarding, pet walking, administration of medicine
5.0
"Rebecca is very friendly and helpful. She goes above and beyond."

Cynthia M.

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Susan B.


Edison, NJ

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Pet Sitter - Full Time

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been a professional pet sitter since 2004. I am certified in Pet First Aid and CPR. Some of the services I provide include pet sitting, dog walking, daycare, boarding, overnight, vacation care, special needs pets, medication (pills and/or shots). I have had pets most of my life and have spent many hours volunteering ....
Susan can also help with: Pet transportation, boarding, pet walking, daily feeding, pet sitting, administration of medicine & more
Skills:

Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified

Bonded and insured

5.0
"I was very comfortable with Susan and felt she will be my go to person for my pets. I need to know someone is there for me when I need them. Susan even got me a back up when she is not available. I would recommend her."

Mike L.

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Janel M.


Plainfield, NJ

$20-45/hr5 yrs exp

Part Time Pet Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've had the great pleasure to have 2 wonderful cats in my life since the young age of 3 to age 20. They brought much happiness and much laughter in me and my moms life until they passed a few years ago. About 3 months ago, I just got a toy size poodle dog which I absolutely love. She is 5months now and is very playful and...
Janel can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation, boarding, grooming & more
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Elizabeth A.


Colonia, NJ

$15-22/hr10 yrs exp

Dog And Cat Sitter/Walker

I will provide dog walking, waste clean up, provide food/water and dog/cat sitting in your home. I have been raised around dogs and cats my whole life and as an adult I've had several pets in my home at the same time. I've share a home with birds (parakeets), fish, a snapping turtle, a hamster named Charlie and 2 cats named Nene...
Elizabeth can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking
5.0
"I have had the chance to get to know Liz, and I say without a doubt that she is a person of very good moral character. She is understanding, loving, hardworking and is always there to help others. Liz operates with integrity, and never has a bad word to say about...

Nancy F.

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Kelly F.


Sayreville, NJ

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

Part-Time Pet Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I currently work as a veterinarian technician in Westfield. I have been a veterinary technician for 6 years. I have also watched my families dogs and cats while they were away on vacation and I have been pet sitting/dog walking for about 5 years. I have provided overnight care and drop in day visits as well. At work I assist in...
Kelly can also help with: Pet walking, boarding, pet transportation, pet sitting, administration of medicine, daily feeding & more
Skills:

Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified

Bonded and insured

5.0
"Kelly is amazing! We have worked with Kelly for over two years. My husband and I work all kinds of hours and our schedules change constantly. Kelly has always been super flexible and willing to accommodate. After two months of working with Kelly, one of our dogs...

Kasey L.

I have two pet myself- hamster and a guinea pig. I have had pet sitting before-two cats, dog, bird and fish.
5.0
"I hired Elisa for home cleaning our apt in Brooklyn. Elisa was excellent and very professional. She cleaned using natural products whenever possible. She took wonderful care of our two cats. Elisa was very honest and has our trust."

Rose N.

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Gina P.


Scotch Plains, NJ

$15-20/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Gina I'm a local pet sitter, I live with animals since childhood. I have Over 3 years experience in handling animals and pets(I been working has a local dog walker for the last 3years in combination to my full-time nanny job) Free of allergies from animal hair/dander In-depth knowledge of different breeds of...
Gina can also help with: Pet walking
5.0
"Gina is enthusiastic and energetic, a breath of fresh air! Always offers to do anything I need! I love her but my dog loves her more! One of the best!"

Linda H.

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Svetlana M.


Metuchen, NJ

$17-25/hr1 yrs exp

Caring Mom And An Athletic Person. Great Cook

I can help with Pet Sitting, Dog walking and some basic grooming. As a kid I always wanted to play with the biggest dog. I was never afraid of the biggest scariest dog in town. I've walked and cared for various dogs and they always feel good around me. The small dogs always tend to jump in my lap even though it's the first time...
Svetlana can also help with: Grooming, pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Svetlana is super Friendly with dogs - and dogs love her… I’m a pet groomer and Svetlana helps me sometimes… she is flexible and ready to help…🤩 you’re not be disappointed 👍"

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Abigail B.


Plainfield, NJ

$17-25/hr2 yrs exp

I Love Dogs And Cats!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have a few years of experience pet sitting for money. I also have a dog and cat of my own. They are truly a part of my family. I know how important your pets are to you as well, so I will treat them as if they were my own.
Abigail can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
5.0
"She went above and beyond. She contacted us if she had any concerns at all and kept us up to speed. We felt very comfortable having her watch our pets and in our home. Super responsible and her love for animals is quite obvious!"

Alana R.

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Kayla S.


Elizabethport, NJ

$15-20/hr

Loving Dog Sitter

Kayla can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Kayla has helped me a lot with my son when my husband and I wanted to go out.. she’s always there and available and takes great care of him! He also loves her always smiles when he sees her"

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Adrianna Y.


Linden, NJ

$15-17/hr1 yrs exp

Dog Sitter

Love dog sitting with sweet pets . Willing to watch them and meet any requirements. Open to watch over night as well
Adrianna can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, boarding, pet sitting
My name is Bridget and I am a CMA, and I am a nursing student. My interest in nursing school is pediatrics! I am CPR & BLS certified. I have reliable transportation. I also provide animal sitting in your own home! I am an animal lover! I love all dogs, regardless of size or age. I can provide walks, baths, and light grooming. I...
Bridget can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
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Kris C.


Perth Amboy, NJ

$13-18/hr2 yrs exp

Hi! Thank you for taking the time to look at my profile. I am preschool teacher with a love for animals! I've been dog sitting & walking for a few years now and would love to help your family out on the afternoons and weekends! Looking forward to chatting
Kris can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
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Natalie U.


Staten Island, NY

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

Pet Sitter And Dog Walker Available Now!

I have a lifetimes worth of experience in animal care. I have trained and cared for dogs, cats, small animals, fish, reptiles, insects, and other exotic pets. I have experience with hospice and special needs animals, as well as all age groups (puppies/kittens-senior pets. I will not turn down any animal, and I do not...
Natalie can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, dog training
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Brenda B.


Elizabeth, NJ

$14-34/hr7 yrs exp

I Love Animals I Would Treat Your Pet Like I Member Of My Family

I been pet sitting for about 8, yrs I have also had dogs, cats, fish and birds I have never had an exotic pet before, but I would treat your pet as if they were my own
Brenda can also help with: Grooming, pet walking, pet sitting
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Jordan M.


Fords, NJ

$15-25/hr3 yrs exp

The moment I was old enough to have a dog of my own I immediately fell in love with animals. After that I would find any excuse to spend all of my time with animals. When I was 15 I started to become the neighborhood dog walker and have been walking dogs and house sitting both cats and dogs ever since.

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Recent dog sitter reviews from local pet parents in Avenel, NJ

Autumn H.

5.0

Autumn bonded with my cats when she stopped over to meet us! I'll definitely hire her again.

- Susan A.

Samantha L.

5.0

Great with our dog Kobe. Flexible with our hours. Will keep her for occasional pet sitting or dog walking in future jobs.

- Andrew B.

Rebecca M.

5.0

Rebecca is very friendly and helpful. She goes above and beyond.

- Cynthia M.

Susan B.

5.0

I was very comfortable with Susan and felt she will be my go to person for my pets. I need to know someone is there for me when I need them. Susan even got me a back up when she is not available. I would recommend her.

- Mike L.

Elizabeth A.

5.0

Very caring and responsible individual, reliable and trustworthy!

- Laura S.

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