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Find home pet sitting in Rutherford, NJ that you’ll love
60 home pet sitting are listed in Rutherford, NJ
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby home pet sitting is 3 years
Home pet sitting in Rutherford, NJ
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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As a pet owner myself, I have 2 years of experience providing in-home dog and cat sitting. I am active and enjoy going on various walks throughout the day, so rest assured your pet will get lots of exercise.
Lauren can also help with: Boarding, pet sitting, pet walking
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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Pet Care
My name is Sarah and I am a graduate of College. I moved to Boulder this summer and live with my boyfriend who is a graduate student of the University. Throughout college I worked in Mountain Lakes, New Jersey. I was a Site Director for a morning care program at the Elementary School. There I was in charge of 10 kids...
Sarah can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, daily feeding, pet sitting
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Hello! My name is Jenna. I am 21 years old. I Provide pet sitting in your own home. I love pets of all sizes and ages. I have experiencing caring for Dogs, Cats, Hamsters, Guinea pig, rat, Bunny ect.
Jenna can also help with: Pet walking
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I began walking dogs as a volunteer at a local animal shelter in 2016. I loved it so much I decided to make this my career. I started my business in 2018.
I see a dog and I grin ear-to-ear.
My clients have ranged from a Chihuahua mix to a French Mastiff mix.
I have solo and group walks, the largest group walks are three to...
Athena can also help with: Pet walking
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"Athena is one of the most ethical and reliable caregivers we have ever worked with. I trust her completely and would re-hire her in a second."
Andrew M.
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I provide dog sitting in your own home. I can also act as a dog walker in the morning or afternoons. I have had dogs all my life growing up. Love dogs of all ages and sizes!
Camila can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
Callia F.
New York, NY
$20-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hello, I'm Callia! I'm a current sophomore attending Columbia University looking for small caregiving jobs to do outside of school. I love animals and have two dogs at home in Alaska. I've owned dogs all my life and have experience in dog walking and pet care, as well as house and pet sitting other people's pets (both dogs and...
Callia can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Hi! My name is Josmely and I have experience caring for pets for around 6 years now, mainly cats and dogs. I can provide a fun and playful environment towards your fur baby and monitor their food and bathroom time, as well as small grooming like cutting nails, bathing, brushing teeth and fur, and I am experienced administering...
Josmely can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Katie M.
New York, NY
$17/hr • 2 yrs exp
I provide dog sitting and/or dog walking services at your home. I have a dog myself, so I am very experienced and know how to properly feed, walk and let them out. Additionally, I know how to perform baths.
Katie can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking
Kim C.
Elmwood Park, NJ
$15-19/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Love all dogs, any size any breed. I have experience watching and walking dogs. Spent overnights in the pets home. As I understand it is more comfortable that they stay in an environment they are safe in. Would love the opportunity to sit for your pet and help provide you with the peace of knowing your pets are safe with me. I...
Kim can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
I provide dog, cat, or bird sitting in your home. I have lived with dogs for 10+ years, and currently live with a cat. I also have experience sitting for cats in the city. I love animals of all sizes and shapes, and am happy to meet their needs in whatever way makes you the most comfortable! Whether it's spending quality time...
I provide cat and small animal sitting in your own home. I have lived with cats my whole life and interned at Alley Pond Environmental Center for 2 years.
Emma F.
New York, NY
$17-30/hr
I would love to provide pet-sitting and care in your home. My family has had a cat since I was 8-years-old, and my grandmother has had a dog for 9 years.
Emma can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Patient, detailed, caring, responsible, warm
I love animals, particularly dogs. I grew up with dogs and cats, and have had/ have my own dogs. Both very large and small dogs, including an 80lb pit who was the sweetest thing ever, and a teeny tiny 5lb chi-terrier.
Dogs are naturally drawn to me, and my calm but fun energy. I...
Egret can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine, daily feeding
I am a college student. In the meantime, I have two yorkies with at home with opposite personalities that I care for dearly. From turtles and hamsters to cats and dogs, I've been animal sitting for a long time.
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, kind, and fun!
I like working with animals because they are super sweet and...
Crystal can also help with: Pet sitting
I am an experienced pet care provider. I have been and am working for a doggie overnight and daycare facility for 10 years now. I am a manager at a facility that handles approximately 50 and up dogs daily. I handle their needs on a daily basis ( play, personality, feeding and medicating. I love peoples pets and know how to treat...
I am known by all my friends and family as a huge animal lover. I have a dog and two cats, I fostered several liters of kittens for 3 years who were all successfully raised and placed in loving forever homes. I am patient and energetic. I am also signed up on the Wag dog walking app where I have completed several successful...
Hi, Im Juliana
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I love dogs of all sizes and ages. Also can feed them and give special attention if they have special needs.
Juliana can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet walking
Hello! I'm Makalah, your dedicated pet sitter based in Manhattan (Hudson Yards/Hell's Kitchen). I offer pet sitting services at WOOF HOUSE in my luxury 2-bedroom apartment with a private gated backyard.
Living alone, I provide a spacious and safe environment, featuring a living and dining area, and my location is near a dog...
Makalah can also help with: Boarding, pet sitting
Skills:
Bonded and insured
NAPPS Certified
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
I've been a pet lover my entire life, owning both cats and dogs growing up. I foster cats from a local shelter at my own home from time to time, helping to find them a forever home.
I'm also very comfortable with dogs. Happy to either board, check-in, or stay over depending on the needs of the client!
I have had at least one pet in my house for my entire life. Ever since I was a kid, I had dogs(3 at one time), fish, gerbils, hamsters, frogs, and a guinea pig living in my house. When I turned 18, I started working for my sister's pet sitting/dog walking company. I did that for 2 years, before going to college to get my...
Andrew can also help with: Pet walking, boarding, daily feeding, administration of medicine, pet transportation, pet sitting & more
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FAQs for home pet sitting near you in Rutherford
In 2025, how much does in-home pet sitting cost in Rutherford, NJ?
Hiring a pet sitter to come to your home in Rutherford, NJ will cost an average of $20.00 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 Rutherford, NJ?
You can search for local in home pet sitters by distance from Rutherford, 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 Rutherford, 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 Rutherford, NJ?
In home pet sitters in Rutherford, 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 Rutherford, NJ?
To safely hire a home pet sitting provider near you in Rutherford, 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 Rutherford, NJ?
Yes, you can hire at home overnight pet sitting near you in Rutherford, 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.