Find Trusted Home Pet Sitting Near Me in Highland Park, NJ
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Home pet sitting in Highland Park, NJ
I provide pet sitting/care in your own home. I nanny for a family where I would take care of the dog as much as I did the kids. I have watched dogs for days/week at a time, as well as random day visits to walk and care for. I love dogs of all sizes and ages, as well as other animals.
Analis can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
Hi there! I'm a passionate pet lover with experience caring for a variety of animals. I offer reliable pet sitting and dog walking services in your home, ensuring your furry friends receive the love and attention they deserve while you're away. I'm committed to providing a safe and comfortable environment for your pets, treating...
Nadia can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
I am a huge animal lover, and I spent the entire summer of 2019 dog sitting for three dogs, two different households. I can provide dog sitting and cat-sitting in your home, including: walks, feeding, play-time, and light grooming. Willing to travel in the Middlesex County area!
Kira can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
I am a college grad with animal experience who can sit your pets in your own home. What I can offer to you and your pets is patience and a genuine love of animals. I have experience with dogs and cats mostly and am comfortable with walking, feeding, and grooming pets.
Nicole can also help with: Boarding, pet sitting, pet walking
I am gentle with animals and always monitor them for safety, making sure they don't eat anything bad for them and securing cords so they don't get caught. I am attuned to both dogs' and cats' ways of communicating their wants and needs. I know pet CPR and first aid though I'm not certified. I have lived much of my life with...
Minette can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
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 transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
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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: Pet sitting, pet walking, administration of medicine
Aoife K.
New Brunswick, NJ
$15-20/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: Pet sitting, pet walking, boarding
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
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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 sitting, pet transportation
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
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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: Grooming, dog training, pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet walking
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.
Bridget R.
Staten Island, NY
$25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
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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
Melissa M.
Elizabeth, NJ
$15-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
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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: Dog training, administration of medicine, pet walking, pet sitting
Patricia H.
Hightstown, NJ
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
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5.0
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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 sitting, pet walking, administration of medicine
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
NAPPS Certified
Bonded and insured
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.
Would love to care for your furry friends in your home or mine. I have experience giving medication ( we had a diabetic cat). Dogs and chickens , we have a flock of 13
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: Pet transportation, pet walking, administration of medicine, pet sitting, daily feeding, boarding & more
In home dog boarding, house sitting, dog walking, pet taxi based in mountainside
Ashley can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking, 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 sitting, pet walking
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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 $20.33 per hour as of March 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 3 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.