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Elizabeth C.


Oakland, NJ

$25-30/hr

Experienced Dog Mom

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I can feed, walk and spend time with your pets. I am a local trustworthy mom and teacher with lots of free time in the summer months. Trust me if you are going on vacation or need me to check in on your furry friends during the work week so you can go out after work.
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Madison B.


Oakland, NJ

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

I'm 22 I took over for 2 years- I walked dogs, fed them, played with them and even stayed with them while clients were away! would love to help out!
Madison can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
I have been walking dogs and taking care of animals for years! Would love to help you out in any way I can!
Leah can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
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Andrea D H.


Oakland, NJ

$15-50/hr10 yrs exp

Pet Sitter

I have 10 years of experience and good references. I am Pet Sitter day, night and / or over night during while their owners are away. My passion is my love for dogs. My experience includes doing complete tasks, including preparing food, walking and administering medication complete each visit if necessary.
Hello, my name is Ianna, I am located in Saddle Brook NJ. I am a pet sitter with a delightful personality. I adore and love being around animals they bring me so much joy. I grew up with a lot of dogs and cats. I offer dog walking and pet sitting. Looking forward to caring for your sweet huggable pets. If you have any questions...
Ianna can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
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Michele R.


Oakland, NJ

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

Fun And Caring Sitter/walker

My name is Michele and I am an huge animal lover. I have 3 years of experience. I can help with Pet Walking and Pet Sitting. My experience has been with family and friends and would love to extend my love of animals to others that need the help and support. References available.
Michele can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
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Dina V.


Hawthorne, NJ

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Animal Lover To Take Care Of Your Furry Family Members

5.0

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I have been a professional dog walker for 5 years now, I love animals and its always been my dream to be able to work with them on a daily basis. I do regular walk, feedings, administer meds if necessary, playtime after our walk. Seeing how happy a dog is when I come in and how excited they are to be going on their walk...
Dina can also help with: Pet walking, administration of medicine, pet transportation
5.0
"Dina is a very responsible, caring and trustworthy person. She is amazing, and she takes care of my princess as if it's her own. She has excellent communication skills. I would highly recommend Dina!"

Lisa S.

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Marianne V.


Wayne, NJ

$15-25/hr1 yrs exp

Experienced Pet Dog Owner In Wayne Looking For Part Time Dog Sittingor Walking

I have a bischon dog and I love caring for animals. I can provide dog sitting in or out. I would be happy to come to your home for occasional walks or while your on vacation.
Marianne can also help with: Pet walking, administration of medicine, pet sitting
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Kristy B.


Lincoln Park, NJ

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Pet Care Provider

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

I am a full-time pet sitter who is reliable, detail-oriented, and funny. I have been providing professional pet care services for dogs and cats for the past 8 years. I am available for both short-notice and regularly scheduled walks. Should you require overnight visits, I am also available to provide care for your pet in your...
Kristy can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking
Skills:

Bonded and insured

5.0
"Kristy is unbelievable! My mom would visit or overnight sit my four cats for years; we didn't realize how good she was until she could no longer due to illness. I tried Rover, pet sitting services etc., with mediocre to a sitter losing two of my cats while on...

Judi S.

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Kathy F.


Haskell, NJ

$30/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've had animals all my life. As a child my family had 2 dogs and 3 cats. and we always rescued birds, squirrels, and any other animal that need help. when I was adult my husband and I had an entire room dedicated to reptiles. we had an Iguana, Collard lizards, multiple snakes and many fish tanks. Now we just have our wonderful,...
Kathy can also help with: Pet walking
5.0
"Kathy F is my walker for my sweet boy G. She is a pleasure to work with, dependable, reliable and a joy to work with!! Great with G., shows love and care for him and treats him so very well :). She really is simply fantastic!!! Highly recommend Kathy!!!"

Maria R.

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Gianna P.


Pompton Lakes, NJ

$15-25/hr6 yrs exp

Part-Time Animal Sitter.

I have grown up in a family full of different kinds of pets including dogs, cats, rabbits, and fish. Over the past month, I have taken care of our family's sick 12-pound Jack Russell dog by administering four different medicines daily, and spending time with the dog all day and night. Sadly, the dog has currently just passed...
Gianna can also help with: Pet walking, grooming, daily feeding, pet transportation, administration of medicine, pet sitting & more
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Rebecca D.


West Milford, NJ

$39-75/hr5 yrs exp

Let Me Give Your Pets The Best Day!

Hi I'm Rebecca and I'm a happy, reliable and active pet walker and sitter. I have two Australian shepherds, a cat and a lot of fish. My dogs are high energy and require a lot of work so I'm not shy to a high maintenance pet. I go above and beyond for my animals every single day and would do the same for yours. I love hiking and...
Rebecca can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting, grooming, boarding, dog training & more
Skills:

Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified

Bonded and insured

5.0
"Rebecca is fantastic! She had taken care of my dog, Levi, several times over the last 2 years. He always comes back super happy and well taken care of. When she takes him on walks, I can trust he is in good hands and never have to worry about something happening....

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Melissa J.


Fair Lawn, NJ

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Pet Care Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I can provide dog sitting in your own home. I can also provide walking your dog as well. I have 10 years of experience. I love dogs of all sizes and ages. I can also feed your dog and do over night stays when needed. I have also cat sat and fed fishes when needed.
Melissa can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine
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Carolyn C.


Saddle River, NJ

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I am Carolyn. I am a college student planning on becoming a vet. I love animals and have cared for dogs, cats, ferrets, bunnies, hamsters, Guinea pigs and other rodents. I would love to have the opportunity to care for your little one. I can help with pet sitting, walking, and transportation.
Carolyn can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
5.0
"Carolyn is amazing with my two pups. They are still puppies and learning, one is a little anxious and easily scared. BOTH warmed up to Carolyn in no time. She is dependable and trustworthy with such a calm energy."

Autumn W.

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Lobeth N.


Paterson, NJ

$25/hr6 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My responsibilities are: - Clean up dining area after meal. - Adhere to particular dietary rules inside family. - Change and wash children's sheets and towels. - Iron children's clothes. - Carry out children's shopping as directed by the parents. - Carry out children's laundry. - Accompany children in parks and activity clubs. -...
Lobeth can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

5.0
"Lobeth became a part of our family to the point where she traveled with us and became close to our real family. After I hired her, she quickly learned the details of how I managed the kids and the household. It's hard to find someone who excels in childcare and...

Tamera B.

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Julia S.


Mahwah, NJ

$15-25/hr7 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Julia and I recently graduated from the University of Delaware. I have 7 years of dog walking experience for multiple families and various breeds of dogs. I am a huge dog lover and am excited to care for your family pet(s)!
Julia can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
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Carlee M.


Mahwah, NJ

$15-20/hr6 yrs exp

Total Animal Person

I absolutely love dogs, and have a lot of experience taking care of them. My family owned two golden retrievers for the first 13 years of my life, and I made it my responsibility to care for them (walks, food, brushing, etc.). When I was 12 years I began to volunteer at an animal shelter in my neighborhood. After volunteering...
Carlee can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
I am a runner, but enjoy leisurely walks with my own two dogs. I have a lot of availability over the summer to help others with some dog walks!
Meghan can also help with: Pet walking
Hello! I am a huge animal lover with over two years of experience dog sitting and have recently gained experience dog walking for different families this year as well. I have always had dogs of my own so I know how important your animals are to your family and will always make it my top priority to make sure they are treated...
Isabella can also help with: Boarding, pet walking, pet sitting
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Deanna P.


Paterson, NJ

$25/hr6 yrs exp

Small Dog Walking

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Love caring for small pets. Experience dog sitting for family. Will walk your pet or stay with pet if needed.
Deanna can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking

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Recent dog walker reviews from local pet parents in Oakland, NJ

Dina V.

5.0

Dina is a very responsible, caring and trustworthy person. She is amazing, and she takes care of my princess as if it's her own. She has excellent communication skills. I would highly recommend Dina!

- Lisa S.

Kristy B.

5.0

Kristy is unbelievable! My mom would visit or overnight sit my four cats for years; we didn't realize how good she was until she could no longer due to illness. I tried Rover, pet sitting services etc., with mediocre to a sitter losing two of my cats while on vacation. Then we had the...

- Judi S.

Kathy F.

5.0

Kathy is very reliable, friendly and flexible! She has taken care of my 3 cats, guinea pig and fish multiple times. She sends me updates at every feeding and always makes sure she finds my one shy cat to make sure she is doing well! She also sends some photos which I love! I'm so happy I found...

- Caroline H.

Rebecca D.

5.0

Rebecca is fantastic! She had taken care of my dog, Levi, several times over the last 2 years. He always comes back super happy and well taken care of. When she takes him on walks, I can trust he is in good hands and never have to worry about something happening. She will be my main person for...

- Care member

Carolyn C.

5.0

Carolyn is amazing with my two pups. They are still puppies and learning, one is a little anxious and easily scared. BOTH warmed up to Carolyn in no time. She is dependable and trustworthy with such a calm energy.

- Autumn W.

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