Find Trusted Home Pet Sitting Near Me in Highland Park, NJ
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Home pet sitting in Highland Park, NJ
Breeana T.
Middlesex, NJ
$20-30/hr
I have over 4 years of experience with children between working at the After Care program for my towns middle school and elementary school and Daycare. I also often help out and baby sit my 3 and 6-year-old brothers and/or family friends children as well. I can help with Cleaning, laundry, errands, etc. I can help with homework...
Breeana can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
5.0
(4)
Hi! My name is Iris. I'm a huge animal lover! I hold a PhD in Molecular and Cell Biology from UC Berkeley and have been a research scientist and science educator for over 18 years. Currently, I am on summer break from teaching and am available to provide childcare and pet care services.
Growing up on a farm, I had the joy of...
Iris can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet walking
Aoife K.
New Brunswick, NJ
$14-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
My name is Aoife and I am currently a Junior at Rutgers University. For as long as I can remember I have always loved animals. This passion for pets is what sparked my becoming a pet sitter. I started pet sitting in middle school when neighbors would go on vacation, I would feed their cat and fish. In my home growing up we have...
Aoife can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Kimberley Y.
Woodbridge, NJ
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I'm an experienced former dog owner. comfortable with cats and fish.
I have a large yard at home should boarding be a better fit for your needs.
Background: I majored in elementary education and biology in college. I graduated in Dec '15. I am a certified teacher K-6, have my masters...
Kimberley can also help with: Boarding, pet sitting, pet walking
I provide dog sitting in your home. I'm an experienced dog owner of three dogs for more than 20+ years. I am a dog lover.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a current dog owner and animal lover. I have experience watching cats and dogs through sitting friends' and family's animals while they were away. I have my own car, so there would be no worry about my transportation to your home. Please feel free to reach out to me if your furry ones need someone to walk, feed, or play...
Allyson can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
5.0
"Allyson is an absolute dream to work with! She is articulate and professional. She is caring, accommodating and knowledgeable.
I highly recommend her as a result of our interactions."
Lydia M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Animals have been my passion since I was a child. I have cared for dogs in my home and visited pet owners' homes to care for dogs, cats, birds, fish and a rabbit. Additionally, I have years of experience as a dog owner. I enjoy caring for children as well as animals. I have babysat for several pet owning families and some of...
Barbara can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet sitting, grooming, pet walking, dog training
5.0
"Barbara has worked as a pet sitter for me on two separate occasions. I found her to be reliable and honest with a good work ethic. I am very happy with her services and look forward to using her again to take care of my two dogs during the upcoming Christmas...
Maryann J.
Melissa M.
Elizabeth, NJ
$15-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
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: Administration of medicine, dog training, pet sitting, pet walking
Patricia H.
Hightstown, NJ
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
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5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I love working with all types of pets. I have been enjoying my business for 20 years now and love every minute of it! I have pet sat for all types of pets from dogs and cats to horses, reptiles, fish, birds and even farm animals. I am Red Cross certified and fully insured and bonded. I look forward to giving your pet the love...
Patricia can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine
Skills:
NAPPS Certified
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
Bonded and insured
5.0
"Trisha has made our traveling possible again. We have 3 dogs and she has taken care of them while we were away for more than 2 weeks, twice per day, feeding, walking and sitting with them so they feel comfortable."
Cindy G.
Alyssa G.
Hightstown, NJ
$15-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I provide dog sitting in your home and would love to take your precious pups on walks! I have been dog sitting for about 6 years and I currently volunteer at a dog rescue. I work well with any breed of dog and have been working on helping train younger pups. I personally have a golden retriever who is my whole world so I...
Alyssa can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet sitting, dog training, pet transportation, pet walking
Hi my name is Denise. I have years of experience taking care of pets.
I enjoy working and taking care of their needs. I used to take care of them in my home
I had a business for several years. I love dogs.
I live in the Glen Cove area.
Denise can also help with: Boarding, daily feeding, administration of medicine, pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting & more
In home dog boarding, house sitting, dog walking, pet taxi based in mountainside
Ashley can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting, boarding
Skills:
Bonded and insured
I have been watching dogs and cats for the last 4 years. I have clients in Freehold, Manalapan and Manasquan. In addition to let-outs during the day, I also do overnights. During High School I volunteered at the Associated Humane Society and even founded the Manalapan Animal Club with my twin sister. I am a huge pet lover with...
Shannon can also help with: Pet sitting
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I've been an experienced pet owner for 11 years and a pet sitter for about 5 years. I walk, feed, play and clean up.
Wendy can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Anette P.
Staten Island, NY
$16-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
I grew up with a variety of pets in my home (hamsters, birds, cats, lizards, dogs). I provide dog sitting in my home and can either nanny or take your pets on walks. I love all animals and treat every furry friend like my own!
Anette can also help with: Pet transportation, grooming, pet sitting, dog training, pet walking, boarding & more
Hi, my name is Jennifer. I am a certified special education teacher who is home for the summer. I am a mother of 3 teenagers as well as our adorable 9-year-old Bernadoodle. I am an experienced dog owner who absolutely loves all dogs! I will never pass up the opportunity to cross the street to pet a dog. I pride myself on being...
Jennifer can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Very experienced pet owner (both dogs and cats). Available to care for and provide companionship to your pet. Able to do basic grooving and administer medication if necessary. Love to play and go outside. I also have experience with pets who have anxiety. I have worked in private homes and am very respectful and reliable. Also,...
Sheralyn can also help with: Pet sitting, administration of medicine
Eryka P.
Elizabeth, NJ
$16-30/hr
Hi! My name is Eryka and I am a fourth-year undergraduate public health student who provides dog sitting in your own home. I can also perform baths and light grooming upon request. I am more than ready to be at your service.
Eryka can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
I am an animal lover ! I've always had a pet at home. cats, dogs, hamsters, rabbits, you name it! I've spent summers as a volunteer at the zoo helping with animals. I currently watch my friends Shiba Inu and Yorkie once a week and I have an extreme love for cats. I am currently a sub teacher for early childhood and looking for...
Courtney can also help with: Pet walking, boarding, pet sitting
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have a long history of caring for the elderly (15+ years) and recently, this past year had the opportunity to pet sit/house sit several times. I have also cared for my elderly clients' cats and taken them to the vet and for grooming. Personally, I have always had canine companions at home.
I am a very caring individual and go...
Kimberly can also help with: Pet sitting
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Recent home pet sitting reviews from local pet parents in Highland Park, NJ
Allyson F.
5.0
Allyson is an absolute dream to work with! She is articulate and professional. She is caring, accommodating and knowledgeable.
I highly recommend her as a result of our interactions.
- Lydia M.
Barbara B.
5.0
Barbara has worked as a pet sitter for me on two separate occasions. I found her to be reliable and honest with a good work ethic. I am very happy with her services and look forward to using her again to take care of my two dogs during the upcoming Christmas holiday. I feel she is an extremely...
- Maryann J.
Patricia H.
5.0
Trisha is the best! She takes great care of my dog and cats. I have a cat that is diabetic and she has no problem giving him his shot. She has gone above and beyond for us on many occasions and my pets love her. Highly recommend!!
- Diane M.
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FAQs for home pet sitting near you in Highland Park
In 2025, how much does in-home pet sitting cost in Highland Park, NJ?
Hiring a pet sitter to come to your home in Highland Park, NJ will cost an average of $19.00 per hour as of January 2025. This pet sitting rate will vary depending on the services you need, the types of pets you have, how many pets you have, and how often you need the pet sitter to come to your house.
How can I find in-home pet sitters near me in Highland Park, NJ?
You can search for local in home pet sitters by distance from Highland Park, NJ on Care.com. From there, you can filter candidates based on their experience, services they provide, and reviews from other pet parents they've worked for. There are currently 2 in home pet sitters in Highland Park, NJ, although you can expand the radius of your search if you'd like to increase your options.
What types of local in-home pet sitting services can I find near me in Highland Park, NJ?
In home pet sitters in Highland Park, NJ can offer different services when you can't be at home to care for your pet, but the most common providers are in home dog and cat sitters. However, you can easily find pet sitters that will come to your home to care for other animals. Just ask each candidate what their experience is in caring for the specific pets you have.
How can I safely hire pet sitting in my home near me in Highland Park, NJ?
To safely hire a home pet sitting provider near you in Highland Park, NJ, we strongly advise you to do your own research and run an independent background check. We do request that all providers on Care.com complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. Any home pet sitting providers who complete a CareCheck have a badge on their profile that displays the date it was run. However, we do recommend doing your own research before hiring someone to come into your home.
Can I hire overnight home pet sitting near me in Highland Park, NJ?
Yes, you can hire at home overnight pet sitting near you in Highland Park, NJ. When you browse Care.com home pet sitting provider profiles, you can learn more about which pet caregivers near you offer overnight home pet sitting services.