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Find pet care in Colonia, NJ that you’ll love

60 pet care are listed in Colonia, NJ

The average posted rate is $16/hr as of November 2024

The average experience for nearby pet care is 2 years

Pet care in Colonia, NJ

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Stephanie G.


Berkeley Heights, NJ

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

Professional Animal Care Giver/Pet sitter

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Formally worked at animal hospitals as a Veterinary Technician assisting in appointments as well as in surgery. Currently enrolled at Rutgers University studying Pre-Vet Animal Science. Worked at Murray Hill Veterinary Associates as a full-time veterinary technician and at Lexington Animal Hospital as a veterinary technician and...
Stephanie can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
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Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified

5.0
"Stephanie takes excellent care of my Great Dane and cat while away. I trust her completely. Very caring, Highly recommend. "

Linda S.

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Susan B.


Edison, NJ

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Pet Sitter - Full Time

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been a professional pet sitter since 2004. I am certified in Pet First Aid and CPR. Some of the services I provide include pet sitting, dog walking, daycare, boarding, overnight, vacation care, special needs pets, medication (pills and/or shots). I have had pets most of my life and have spent many hours volunteering ....
Susan can also help with: Boarding, administration of medicine, pet walking, daily feeding, pet transportation, pet sitting & more
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Bonded and insured

Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified

5.0
"I was very comfortable with Susan and felt she will be my go to person for my pets. I need to know someone is there for me when I need them. Susan even got me a back up when she is not available. I would recommend her."

Mike L.

I have two pet myself- hamster and a guinea pig. I have had pet sitting before-two cats, dog, bird and fish.
5.0
"I hired Elisa for home cleaning our apt in Brooklyn. Elisa was excellent and very professional. She cleaned using natural products whenever possible. She took wonderful care of our two cats. Elisa was very honest and has our trust."

Rose N.

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Eden G.


Sayreville, NJ

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

Fun Sitter And Expert Fetch Player

Caring for my two pups is the best part of my day. I also enjoy pet sitting for friends and family when they go on vacation, and am looking forward to expanding my walking/petting/boarding services here on care. com. I am a recent college graduate who is trying my best to add some goodness to the world, one happy pet at a time....
Eden can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation, grooming
5.0
"I had to leave the state for a few days and I needed someone to watch my young puppy and cat. Eden was very professional and absolutely wonderful with pets, they took an immediate liking to her. Whenever I would ask for updates she was very punctual with her...

David R.

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Beatriz M.


Westfield, NJ

$22-23/hr4 yrs exp

Hi! I'm an experienced babysitter looking for a full-time starting in August. I have experiences with newborns and multiple kids at the same time. I'm a very responsible, caring and trustworthy person and look forward to find a great family to work with. During my longest experience, I worked for the same family for 2...
Beatriz can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
5.0
"I highly recommend Beatriz as a nanny/care giver. She is extremely trustworthy and responsible. My 3.5 year old son and 2 year old daughter absolutely adore her. She is very reliable, caring and active. A family would be very lucky to have her! "

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Raquel R.


Rahway, NJ

$11-16/hr5 yrs exp

Animal Lover!

I love animals but especially dogs! I have 2 of my own, plus 1 foster dog-chip, cannon and taco! I work with a rescue, I foster dogs and cats that have been saved from various situations. I'm comfortable with any breed and size. Im learning how to train dogs, I read a lot about them and am practicing with my 3 boys. I love...
Raquel can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
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Autumn H.


Scotch Plains, NJ

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

Pet/Dog Sitter

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: Daily feeding, boarding, administration of medicine, pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"We continue to call upon Autumn to pet and home-sit when we travel or have long weekends away. Autumn takes excellent care of our dog and house. She has also been flexible and accommodating when our plans have changed. I highly recommend Autumn and am confident...

Craig & Carolyn W.

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Jenifer V.


Elizabeth, NJ

$25/hr5 yrs exp

Lovely Nanny With 5 Years Experience

Hello Families! My name is Jenifer, and I'm a 27-year-old from Brazil excited about the opportunity to join a warm and loving family. I'm seeking a position where I can work 40 to 50 hours per week. With over 5 years of experience caring for children aged 3 months to 15 years, I bring a rich blend of knowledge and creativity to...
Jenifer can also help with: Pet transportation
5.0
"Jenifer is very responsible and polite. I totally recommend her as a nanny. She's also very sweet with the kids. "

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Andrea K.


Woodbridge, NJ

$15-40/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Tutor, Odd Jobs And Pet Care

I am a teacher during the school year but during summers, evenings and some weekends, I tutor in a variety of subjects. Elementary, middle school and ESL. Adult ed. I have many pets of my own and being oriented towards science, not too many pets phase me. I am willing to do odd jobs and help for a few hours with short term...
Andrea can also help with: Pet sitting
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Abigail B.


Plainfield, NJ

$17-25/hr2 yrs exp

I Love Dogs And Cats!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have a few years of experience pet sitting for money. I also have a dog and cat of my own. They are truly a part of my family. I know how important your pets are to you as well, so I will treat them as if they were my own.
Abigail can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
5.0
"She went above and beyond. She contacted us if she had any concerns at all and kept us up to speed. We felt very comfortable having her watch our pets and in our home. Super responsible and her love for animals is quite obvious!"

Alana R.

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Tamisha W.


Hillside, NJ

$10-50/hr10 yrs exp

Love Animals

Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood

I am a pure animal lover and would love to care for your pet(s). I would treat your best friend, as I would treat your child/children. I would make sure there bowls are clean, feed them fresh food and water, scoop litter, walk and play with them. I would clean out the bird cage and remove the trash on my way out. If any special...
Tamisha can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Tamisha was reliable, professional, very communicative and took great care of my birds while I was away. Will definitely be in touch with her again."

Luz M.

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Tina S.


Staten Island, NY

$14-19/hr

Part Time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been a dog lover my whole life and would care for your dog, in your absence and I would enjoy walking and playing with your dog. It would be a win-win for me and your pet! I have part time availability and I live on the south shore of SI.
Tina can also help with: Pet transportation, administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet walking
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Carolina W.


Staten Island, NY

$20/hr1 yrs exp

Pet Aunty

Hi, I'm Carolina and I have experience caring for older folks, cats and small / medium dogs. I was born and raised on staten island and can travel to Brooklyn. I naturally enjoy cooking, conversation and love keeping others company. Pets are an opportunity to be patient, playful and caring! I have lots of respect for veterans...
Carolina can also help with: Pet sitting
5.0
"I had a wonderful experience with Carolina watching my pets while I was out of town. She took excellent care of them and I felt completely at ease knowing they were in her capable hands. I would highly recommend her to anyone in need of a trustworthy and caring pet...

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David B.


Fanwood, NJ

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Great With Dogs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have had dogs my entire life; most recently my beautiful black lab Lucy was a great family dog, who passed away at 15; if you want someone to treat your dog as if you were there; im your guy :)
David can also help with: Pet sitting, boarding, pet walking, administration of medicine
5.0
"We are so very thankful for David!!! We needed a dog walker 4 days per week for our new puppy for the last 3 months, and David was extremely reliable, caring, and punctual. Charley loved his daily hour with David and we are so appreciative. We no longer need...

Kristen S.

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Svetlana M.


Metuchen, NJ

$17-25/hr1 yrs exp

Caring Mom And An Athletic Person. Great Cook

I can help with Pet Sitting, Dog walking and some basic grooming. As a kid I always wanted to play with the biggest dog. I was never afraid of the biggest scariest dog in town. I've walked and cared for various dogs and they always feel good around me. The small dogs always tend to jump in my lap even though it's the first time...
Svetlana can also help with: Pet walking, grooming, pet sitting
5.0
"Svetlana is a happy and energetic person. She interacts very well with my dog Zosya. Zyosya always gets a lot of personal attention when she’s with Svetlana. My dog loves to play ball with her and is very comfortable around Svetlana. One time Svetlana even helped...

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Janel M.


Plainfield, NJ

$20-45/hr5 yrs exp

Part Time Pet Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've had the great pleasure to have 2 wonderful cats in my life since the young age of 3 to age 20. They brought much happiness and much laughter in me and my moms life until they passed a few years ago. About 3 months ago, I just got a toy size poodle dog which I absolutely love. She is 5months now and is very playful and...
Janel can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation, grooming, administration of medicine, boarding & more
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Rebecca M.


Edison, NJ

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Bubbly Caretaker

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: Administration of medicine, boarding, grooming, pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Rebecca is very friendly and helpful. She goes above and beyond."

Cynthia M.

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Alexandra P.


Berkeley Heights, NJ

$10-15/hr7 yrs exp

Pet-sitter/baby-sitter

I have been pet-sitting since I was 17 years old. Any pet, any size I am good with. I love animals. I will stay in the house with the pet(s) due to distance and/or if the pet(s) are better with that and if the owners are good with that as well. If not, I am willing to travel back and forth no matter how far or how often.
Alexandra can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, boarding, pet sitting
5.0
"Absolutely recommend! She helped me out for multiple days while we were out of town. She provided regular updates, took great care of my pets, and was very easy to work with. She is responsible, caring, and attentive."

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have no paid pet care experience yet but I do have a dog of my own. I have had him for about 4 years. I love nearly any kind of animal and would love to learn how to care for more.
Fiorella can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking
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Jazmina B.


Dunellen, NJ

$10-15/hr8 yrs exp

I Love Pets!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have two parrots and tree turtles. I love dogs to walk and play with them I like the cat they are very mysterious and lovely... I love every species the pets because everyone is special
Jazmina can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, daily feeding
5.0
"Jazmina was right on time. She is friendly and helpful, and very good with my little dog. I will happily hire her again."

Carol P.

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Recent pet care reviews from local pet parents in Colonia, NJ

Stephanie G.

5.0

Stephanie takes excellent care of my Great Dane and cat while away. I trust her completely. Very caring, Highly recommend.

- Linda S.

Susan B.

5.0

I was very comfortable with Susan and felt she will be my go to person for my pets. I need to know someone is there for me when I need them. Susan even got me a back up when she is not available. I would recommend her.

- Mike L.

Elisa K.

5.0

I hired Elisa for home cleaning our apt in Brooklyn. Elisa was excellent and very professional. She cleaned using natural products whenever possible. She took wonderful care of our two cats. Elisa was very honest and has our trust.

- Rose N.

Eden G.

5.0

I had to leave the state for a few days and I needed someone to watch my young puppy and cat. Eden was very professional and absolutely wonderful with pets, they took an immediate liking to her. Whenever I would ask for updates she was very punctual with her response and I really felt like I had...

- David R.

Beatriz M.

5.0

I highly recommend Beatriz as a nanny/care giver. She is extremely trustworthy and responsible. My 3.5 year old son and 2 year old daughter absolutely adore her. She is very reliable, caring and active. A family would be very lucky to have her!

- Care member

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