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Home pet sitting in South Plainfield, NJ
I'm currently looking to pet sit either part time or just occasionally. I have experience pet sitting for families and also used to work for a dog walking company. I would walk there pets but also take care of any other animals that needed to be cared for in the home as well. So very used to meeting all types of animals. I...
Kathryn can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, administration of medicine, pet sitting, daily feeding
5.0
(10)
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, administration of medicine, pet walking, daily feeding
5.0
"She is reliable. I am very comfortable leaving her with my dog. My dog is always happy and excited to see her so I feel that speaks for itself."
Marybeth C.
5.0
(2)
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 transportation, boarding, pet sitting, daily feeding, pet walking, administration of medicine & more
Skills:
Bonded and insured
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
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.
5.0
(3)
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 walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
5.0
"The most important thing for me was to find someone who would treat my sister like family and that’s what I’ve found with Liz. She’s reliable, prompt, gentle and engages my sister in activities and projects that help make her days fun and productive! "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I'm an experienced pet owner with great references and 10+ years of experience. I love dogs of all sizes and ages. Can also perform baths and light grooming as well as ample activity such as running.
I am also willing to provide home services if you are going out of town. I can stay with...
Melissa can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet walking, pet sitting
Samantha L.
Somerset, NJ
$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'm a Pet Person if there ever was one! I have 2 guinea pigs in my apartment right now. I have had fish, gerbils, cats, and dogs in the past. I have experience with Pitbulls and other "aggressive" breeds that are misunderstood. I am comfortable with dogs and cats. I am willing and able to come to you so you don't have to worry...
Samantha can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
(2)
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: Boarding, grooming, administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Rebecca is very friendly and helpful. She goes above and beyond."
Cynthia M.
5.0
(2)
I provide dog walking, dog sitting, cat sitting and house sitting in your own home. I am an experienced pet owner. I have owned many cats, as well as one dog.
I love animals of all sizes and abilities, and I am happy to accommodate any animals needs.
Kathryn can also help with: Pet walking, administration of medicine, pet sitting
As a dog owner most of my life, I am well experienced with dogs. I love caring for them. I currently do not have any dogs in my home, making it easier to dog sit if needed. Looking forward to meeting your furry friends.
Alexandra can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Camryn E.
Roselle, NJ
$15-19/hr
Hello! I'm Camryn:)
I'm an animal lover with a passion for providing loving, reliable care for your fur babies while you're away. I offer pet needs, daily walks, and of course cuddles. This would be my first time trying pet sitting, but I have a fur baby at home who I love and love caring for him.
Camryn can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Skills:
Bonded and insured
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a certified animal lover with 2 furry friends of my own at home. I have 3 years of dog walking and cat-sitting experience and 1 year of animal shelter volunteering experience. I love caring for animals and find it to be a great way to help support myself as an independent student .
Rebecca can also help with: Pet sitting, grooming, pet walking, dog training
Pet sitter, dog walker and in home boarding. I have owned dogs all my life, I am 27 and have 1 of my own dogs that I love to death as well as 1 kitten. Animals are one of my passions and I would do anything to protect them and to care for them. I am great at feedings, light training, giving pills in food, administering eye...
Deikel can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation, boarding
I can dog sit in your home. I have had my own dog for 6 years now, and I have experience with dogs of all sizes and ages.
Gabriela can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, boarding, pet walking
I have more than 5 years of experience caring after animals. I used to have a black Labrador and now have 2 cats at home. They are my crazy children! I also watch a beautiful blue Hyacinth Macaw some weekends. I am comfortable with any pet as long as snakes aren't involved (I fear them ). I am soon to be CPR pet certified. I...
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 sitting, pet walking
Morgan T.
Cranford, NJ
$15-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Morgan, and I provide dog sitting in your own home. I am currently a student at College and have two years experience pet sitting with references. I love dogs of all sizes and ages, and have performed tasks such as walking, playing, bathing, and comforting them. Please feel free to contact me with any further...
Morgan can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking
I can provide companion/care for your dogs or cats overnight and during the day, walks, in your home. I can also perform baths if necessary. We are a family of dog lovers and cats. Caring and taking care of animals it is very much part of our family.
Hi everyone! I'm a college student looking to take on elderly caregiving, childcare, and pet care jobs.
I have experience caring for cats and dogs, daycare-aged children, and am a certified home health aid with experience in assisted living facilities.
I have a car, am insured, and a non-smoker.
Please feel free to contact...
Ana can also help with: Daily feeding, administration of medicine, pet walking, pet sitting
Isabella J.
Edison, NJ
$15-20/hr
Hi! I provide dog sitting in your own home when needed! I have experience being a pet sitter for my lovely family dog, Franca. I love dogs and taking care of them! The service I can provide for you and your dog(s) are flexible depending on what you need! Can walk, feed, play, wash, and assist with any medication, if needed.
Grace M.
Westfield, NJ
$20-25/hr
Hi! I am also available to dog sit, I have been dog sitting for a couple years now and have references! I am available if you need a dog walker or dog sitting in the next week while i'm home on break, my family has two cavalier king charles, so have always been a dog person!!
Grace can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
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Recent home pet sitting reviews from local pet parents in South Plainfield, 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.
Kelly F.
5.0
Kelly is extremely proactive and professional. Your pets are in terrific, caring hands.
- Care member
Elizabeth A.
5.0
The most important thing for me was to find someone who would treat my sister like family and that’s what I’ve found with Liz. She’s reliable, prompt, gentle and engages my sister in activities and projects that help make her days fun and productive!
- Care member
Rebecca M.
5.0
Rebecca is very friendly and helpful. She goes above and beyond.
- Cynthia M.
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FAQs for home pet sitting near you in South Plainfield
In 2025, how much does in-home pet sitting cost in South Plainfield, NJ?
Hiring a pet sitter to come to your home in South Plainfield, NJ will cost an average of $20.00 per hour as of April 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 South Plainfield, NJ?
You can search for local in home pet sitters by distance from South Plainfield, 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 1 in home pet sitters in South Plainfield, 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 South Plainfield, NJ?
In home pet sitters in South Plainfield, 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 South Plainfield, NJ?
To safely hire a home pet sitting provider near you in South Plainfield, 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 South Plainfield, NJ?
Yes, you can hire at home overnight pet sitting near you in South Plainfield, 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.