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60 pet care are listed in Rockaway, NJ
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby pet care is 3 years
Pet care in Rockaway, NJ
With over five years of dog walking and care experience, I bring a deep passion for animals. Growing up with three dogs and two cats, I understand their unique needs and personalities. I prioritize safety and companionship, ensuring each pet feels loved and engaged. Let's provide your furry friends with the attentive care they...
Dog owner and pet lover! I have experience with all kinds of dog breeds including Rhodesian Ridgebacks, Pit bulls, Hounds, and Rottweilers.
I'd describe my personality as easy going, curious, and friendly.
I have had dogs and cats throughout my life but I started working with other people's animals when I was about 12 years...
Faith can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
I am a fur baby lover. I have experience with walking, bathing, grooming, cuts and much more.
As my service no extra charge at pickup fur babies are always bathed and fresh when Fur parents come pick up.
Wandalis can also help with: Boarding, pet walking, pet sitting, grooming, pet transportation
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Imagine you are in a foreign country, with no money, no family, and only a soccer ball at your feet. Well, that was me back in 2016. Hi, I'm Natalie, founder of United Strikers FA and EA, former football player, professional coach, and leader of young women and girls. I'm from Birmingham England and came to the US in 2016 to...
Natalie can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Natalie is a caring, bubbly, and responsible individual! Anyone would be lucky to hire her. "
Rachel C.
Audrey R.
Randolph, NJ
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Gentle, Compassionate, Experienced Pet Sitter & Caregiver Specializing In Cats!!
5.0
(11)
Hired by 16 families in your neighborhood
I'm a former veterinary nurse with well over 10 years of experience caring for a variety of animals, including dogs, cats, birds, fish and reptiles. Since childhood, I've been a lover of ALL animals but primarily characterize myself as a cat enthusiast. I adore cats of all ages, breeds and temperaments and am passionate about...
Audrey can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, administration of medicine, grooming
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
Bonded and insured
5.0
"Audrey took excellent care of my geriatric cat, administering medications and subQ fluid. She is compassionate and truly loves animals - exactly the kind of person who should be doing this type of work and exactly the type of person that we all seek when...
Cynthia S.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I love animals and treat them as if they were my own! I have enjoyed pet sitting for my close family friends and neighbors while they are out on vacation or just in need of some help! I have cared for dogs, cats, bunnies, fish and even a lizard at one point. I am responsible and trustworthy. I will send you updates and pictures...
Victoria can also help with: Boarding, pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Torre helped us out in short notice and was great!"
Ann D.
5.0
(1)
I can provide dog sitting and walking at your own home. I have taken care of my own dogs all my life, in addition to walking dogs as a volunteer at a shelter near my college. I love dogs and would be more than happy to take care of your pup when you aren't able to be home!
Heather can also help with: Pet walking
5.0
"Heather has taken care of our dogs since she was very young. We have always gone on vacation and knew we never had to worry about our animals (to us , they are our babies). She is dependable, loving and follows specific instructions perfectly. She has a very...
Francine H.
Brittany D.
Wharton, NJ
$17-50/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hi!
I have had dogs and cats my whole life growing up. I have loved animals all of my life. I take my pets and others into my care as if they were my own. I make sure that they are always fully hydrated and well fed. I love to go on long walks and make sure that we always have lots of play time together! Choosing me will be the...
Brittany can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting, dog training
5.0
"Brittany is great Loving kind
she is always on time
Is a blessing having her caring for the kids
Thank you Brittany"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hello, I am 30 years old and grew up with black labs, rabbits, and cats. Our lab had two litters of puppies so I have experience in all ages. I also had two tea cup poodles so I also experienced in large and small sizes. I love animals and will take the best care of your pet that I know how!
Melanie can also help with: Daily feeding, pet sitting, pet walking, boarding
Julia I.
Parsippany, NJ
$15-19/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am a true animal lover as I have cared for and owned every pet short of farm animals. I have professionally provided care for cats, dogs and reptiles. I have experience administering medication, grooming, bathing, and am adaptable and quick to learn strict dietary or behavioral requests. I have cleaned up after many a pets...
Julia can also help with: Pet walking, administration of medicine, pet transportation
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I will provide sitting, walking, or just taking care of your pet while you are at work or will be gone for long periods of time or any other reason!! I am an avid animal lover. I have owned dogs all my life and currently have two 3-year-old black labs that are treated as good as I treat my children. They are part of our family....
Francine can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, daily feeding, pet sitting
5.0
"Fran loves and cares for anyone she meets especially pets. She knows how to take care of animals and does it with ease as well as with a positive attitude. I can trust her with my pets anytime and I know that they will be safe under her care. The two dogs of her...
Chris C.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have grown up with dogs, cats, birds, and fish. Our family is definitely an animal loving family, so I am very familiar with taking care of animals. Dogs are generally my favorite especially going on walks, but I will take wonderful care of any animal. You can rest assured that your animals will have all the care they need...
Krystyn can also help with: Pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet walking, daily feeding
5.0
"I have a small dog with major separation anxiety. He absolutely LOVES Krystyn. He greets her like he’s known her forever! She comes a few times a week, she’s very reliable and so sweet to my fur baby! She is the first and only person who has ever been able to walk...
Care member
5.0
(9)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
I am a full-time pet sitter who is reliable, detail-oriented, and funny. I have been providing professional pet care services for dogs and cats for the past 8 years. I am available for both short-notice and regularly scheduled walks. Should you require overnight visits, I am also available to provide care for your pet in your...
Kristy can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet transportation
Skills:
Bonded and insured
5.0
"Kristy is absolutely wonderful with our cat Zooey! I have used Kristy as a cat sitter 3 times already and plan on using her for any future cat sitting needs. She is comfortable giving insulin injections and always sends daily updates while you are away to keep your...
Elizabeth C.
Rebecca S.
Randolph, NJ
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Rebecca and I am a psychology graduate from Rowan University. I have been taking care of dogs since I was 9 years old, when I got my first furry companion. Over the years, I have gained experience working with dogs of all sizes and ages, including puppies and senior dogs, and those requiring special care.
As...
Michelle V.
Parsippany, NJ
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part Time Pet sitter Available To Take Care Of Your Babies When You're Not Home
4.9
(9)
Hired by 34 families in your neighborhood
I have been a cat owner my entire life and currently have 3 boys. I can provide pet sitting in your home for all kinds of pets. Cats are my specialty! I can also walk the dog and feed the fish! I have over 13 years of experience in walking dogs and pet sitting both on my own and with a company. I love all animals! I am also a...
Michelle can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine
5.0
"Michelle was communicative and followed all of our instructions. She went above and beyond to take care of our cats and home while we were away."
Care member
5.0
(3)
I have many years experience with animals as I have 1 dogs and 3 cats of my own. I will feed your pet, play with them, walk them and give them the love and care they need.
Joanna can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, daily feeding, administration of medicine
5.0
"Hi there! I have had such a great experience with Joanna. I hired her for pet care and house cleaning for a couple of months while getting my small business up and running. She is very dependable, honest and a lovely person to work with. I still use her services...
Laura M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am the biggest dog lover! I have been watching dogs on occasion since I was in middle school and old enough to walk my neighbor's dog around the block. I have always been an animal lover! I have watched neighbors, friends, family members dogs, and Care. com families. I have taken in dogs or stayed at their home, when they went...
Rachelle can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking, grooming, boarding, dog training & more
Susan F.
Randolph, NJ
$15-19/hr
hello, i've had dogs my entire life and love all animals! I have a open schedule and can do whatever you need
Susan can also help with: Pet sitting, boarding
I have always had a dog, multiple at some time. I care for my pets, feed them, walk them, bathe them etc. I have taken care of family and neighbors pets as well, only dogs and cats.
Micaela can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine
Lorena B.
Butler, NJ
$15-18/hr • 2 yrs exp
I have had pets all my life, from dogs to cats to hedgehogs to birds to frogs. I currently own an american pit bull terrier, a brown tabby cat, a patter dale terrier, and a budgie. I also have pet sitting experience. I am pursuing an associate's degree in preprofessional biology to become a vet tech.
Lorena can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
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Recent pet care reviews from local pet parents in Rockaway, NJ
Natalie B.
5.0
Natalie is a caring, bubbly, and responsible individual! Anyone would be lucky to hire her.
- Rachel C.
Audrey R.
5.0
Audrey took amazing care of our 2 cats for 10 days, she played with them, fed them, cleaned their litters. She even sent us pictures of them. Our communication was very easy! I highly recommend her!
- Nataliia M.
Victoria J.
5.0
Victoria was great with our dogs! She was so sweet and caring to them and spent some extra time with them, since she was just dropping in to let them out 3 times a day. She was very accommodating to our drop in time needs. Would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a pet sitter!
- Jordan M.
Heather H.
5.0
Heather has taken care of our dogs since she was very young. We have always gone on vacation and knew we never had to worry about our animals (to us , they are our babies). She is dependable, loving and follows specific instructions perfectly. She has a very special love for animals. Not to long...
- Francine H.
Brittany D.
5.0
Brittany is great Loving kind
she is always on time
Is a blessing having her caring for the kids
Thank you Brittany
- Care member
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FAQs for finding pet care near you in Rockaway, NJ
In 2025, how much does it cost to hire a pet care provider in Rockaway, NJ?
The average cost to hire a pet care provider near you on Care.com is $17.65 per hour as of March 2025. This rate will vary depending on the service you need, the number of pets you have, and how often you need care for your pet. Some pet care providers will charge a daily rate if they will be caring for your pet for multiple days at a time.
How can I find a pet care provider near me in Rockaway, NJ?
There are 23 pet care providers in Rockaway, NJ offering a variety of services. You can compare your search results by the type of care you need for your pet. From there, you can identify the pet care providers with the most experience and positive feedback from previous pet parents they have worked with. You can also filter providers by distance from Rockaway or your zip code. Once you have narrowed down your list of candidates, you can contact them individually to get a sense of who will get along with your pet the best.
What types of pet care services can I find in Rockaway, NJ?
If you are looking for pet care, Care.com has a variety of pet care services in Rockaway, NJ such as dog walkers, pet sitters, and boarding services that can provide the care you need for your pet. Some pet care providers even have medical backgrounds so they can provide specialized care if you need it. You just need to determine whether you want someone to come to your home to take care of your pet or if you want to take them to another home or facility around Rockaway, NJ for the day. From there, it's easier to narrow down the type of pet care services that will work best for you and your pet.
What types of pet care services can I find near me in Rockaway, NJ?
If you are looking for pet care, Care.com has a variety of pet care services in Rockaway, NJ such as dog walkers, pet sitters, and boarding services that can provide the care you need for your pet. Some pet care providers even have medical backgrounds so they can provide specialized care if you need it. You just need to determine whether you want someone to come to your home to take care of your pet or if you want to take them to another home or facility around Rockaway, NJ for the day. From there, it's easier to narrow down the type of pet care services that will work best for you and your pet.
How can I safely hire pet care near me in Rockaway, NJ?
All pet care providers on Care.com are asked to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. When searching for a pet care provider near you in Rockaway, NJ, look for providers who have a badge on their profile that displays the date their CareCheck was run. A CareCheck is a solid starting point, but we strongly advise that you do your own research to safely hire a pet care provider such as running your own background check.
What pet care services are available near me in Rockaway, NJ?
To find out what pet care services are available near you in Rockaway, NJ, you can search Care.com to get an idea of what types of services providers offer in your area. You can likely find pet sitters, dog walkers, and even advanced pet care providers who can take on more responsibilities such as administering medicine.