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Home pet sitting in South River, NJ
Melanie R.
Highland Park, NJ
$26-31/hr • 4 yrs exp
I can provide dog or cat sitting in your own home. I have watched pets for several friends and family members. Growing up, I had a large dog for 16 years. I currently have two cats. I am familiar with caring for both dogs and cats.
I have owned and taken care of pets my whole life. I currently own two dogs. I am happy to walk your dog when needed, feed your dog, spend time caring for and playing with your dog; I can even keep your dog in my home if necessary.
Heather can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet walking, boarding
Tina A.
Parlin, NJ
$15-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
I provide pet sitting in your home. Compassionate and responsible pet sitter with hands-on experience in handling a pet care services including walking, overnight pet care, and medication administration. Ensure that pets are fed and given water at proper intervals. Make sure that pets are walked several times a day to take care...
Tina can also help with: Dog training, pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine
Nini T.
Sayreville, NJ
$18-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
hello, My name is Nini and I am Friendly and trustworthy person, putting pets and their people at ease with reliable, conscientious care. Provide in-home pet sitting and pet care services, including workday check-ins and feedings, litterbox, cage, and kennel cleaning, overnight care, and long-term vacation care.
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: Administration of medicine, pet walking, boarding, pet transportation, daily feeding, pet sitting & more
Perla C.
Somerset, NJ
$25-40/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi! I home and pet sit for families!
I love animals and would love to take care of every single one I see! I have sat for pets since about 2017. I usually either come and walk/feed the dogs/cats or stay overnight. I've had a good experiences with each family pet! I love them and they love me! I would love to give your cute...
Perla can also help with: Boarding, pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Regina, I am from the central jersey shore and grew up with animals all around me! I am a big animal lover and have experience pet sitting and dog walking for people in my hometown and during college in Philadelphia! I promise to look after your animals with love and care.
Regina can also help with: Pet sitting, 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 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 sitting, pet transportation, pet walking
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: Daily feeding, pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation, administration of medicine
I provide pet sitting in your home. I have two cats myself and have experience pet sitting for many other people.
Cara M.
Highland Park, NJ
$15-20/hr
I have 3 lovely dogs at home! An Australian shepherd husky mix, Catahoula lab mix, and a pit boxer mix. I love every kind of dog and don't mind big dogs at all. Whether you need a sitter or a dog walker I'm able to help anyway I can. I do really love taking care of pets /animals. I love all animals and will treat your pet like...
Cara can also help with: Pet walking, grooming, pet sitting
Nicole S.
Woodbridge, NJ
$15-17/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hello, My name is Nicole. I have experience with dog walking and house sitting / pet sitting while people are on vacation, after surgery and even while people are working.
I have watched animals at my own home, as well as going to peoples home.
I hope I can be the right fit for you!
Nicole can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
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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 walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine
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.
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 walking, pet sitting
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, boarding, pet walking
Bridget R.
Staten Island, NY
$25/hr • 7 yrs exp
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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 sitting, pet transportation
Melissa M.
Elizabeth, NJ
$15-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
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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: Pet walking, pet sitting, dog training, administration of medicine
Patricia H.
Hightstown, NJ
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Loving Care Home Pet Sitting Services are Here for All Your Pet Sitting Needs
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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 walking, administration of medicine, pet sitting
Skills:
NAPPS Certified
Bonded and insured
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
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"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.
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FAQs for home pet sitting near you in South River
In 2025, how much does in-home pet sitting cost in South River, NJ?
Hiring a pet sitter to come to your home in South River, NJ will cost an average of $15.00 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 South River, NJ?
You can search for local in home pet sitters by distance from South River, 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 River, 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 River, NJ?
In home pet sitters in South River, 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 River, NJ?
To safely hire a home pet sitting provider near you in South River, 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 River, NJ?
Yes, you can hire at home overnight pet sitting near you in South River, 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.