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60 pet care are listed in Watchung, NJ
The average posted rate is $16/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby pet care is 5 years
Pet care in Watchung, NJ
5.0
(1)
With a diverse professional background, I have been able to work with a variety of species for the last 10 years. Ranging from dogs/cats, amphibians, birds, equines, hoof stock, arachnids, mammals, reptiles, and aquatics have all been under my care in a zoological and private setting. I am very comfortable taking care of...
Laura can also help with: Daily feeding, pet walking, administration of medicine, pet sitting
5.0
"Laura was excellent to deal with while i was on vacation with my family. She took care on my senior lab dog and i could not ask for better care! She was the perfect candidate and i would highly recommend using her for all types of long and short-term care!"
Colton Z.
Jessica M.
Watchung, NJ
$20/hr • 9 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Jessie and I'm passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children through occupational therapy. In my experience working with kids, I've gained a deep understanding of their unique needs and challenges.
Currently, I'm pursuing my MSOT at Seton Hall University. This journey has allowed me to blend my...
Jessica can also help with: Pet walking, boarding, pet sitting
Fabiana M.
Watchung, NJ
$15-20/hr
I have a experience with walking with dog im a dog lover who is care about it I'm a very playful and friendly
Fabiana can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
Isabelle F.
Watchung, NJ
$14-19/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hello! I am a creative, patient and reliable person who loves dogs! I adore dog sitting and getting to meet your furry loved ones! I have dog sat for three dogs at a time last summer, I enjoy taking them on walks and keeping them active! I have a shih tzu of my own and have been surrounded by many doggies all my life. I would be...
Isabelle can also help with: Boarding
Samantha L.
Clark, NJ
$15-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Samantha. I am a reliable and experienced dog sitter for the last 5 years. I absolutely love animals! I have done it all from feeding, walking, playing, and hanging out with the animals I sit for. I love dogs of all sizes and ages. Can also perform baths and light grooming. If needed, I have references.
Samantha can also help with: Pet walking, grooming, pet transportation, pet sitting
5.0
"Great with our dog Kobe. Flexible with our hours. Will keep her for occasional pet sitting or dog walking in future jobs."
Andrew B.
5.0
(3)
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.
5.0
(5)
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 wonderful with my dogs! She’s very gentle and caring, she’s very good with my Bentley, he is not very friendly with other people but he is good with her! "
Care member
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have four indoor cats and two dogs. I am willing to come daily to feed pets, let in/out, scoop litter box, walk dog, play with kitty/pup, water plants, take in mail and provide loving care for your pet while you are away. Thank you for your consideration!
Katherine can also help with: Daily feeding
5.0
"I am so glad we found Katherine to care for our dog! She was accommodating with our last-minute travel plans, provided us updated throughout, and we came home to a very happy dog! We will absolutely utilize her services again :)"
Paulina P.
Marlenis R.
New Brunswick, NJ
$20-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Marlenis. Short story, in 2013,
I met a wonderful family. She found me in care. com ask me to take care of her 6 girls. After 2 year they left to California and came back in a year and bought a farm house. Dose 4 year was my best experience because she had dogs, cat, goats, and a donkey. She travels most of...
Marlenis can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation, boarding
Estelle G.
Somerset, NJ
$20-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I've been a cat owner my entire life. I currently have 2 cats of my own. I love meeting new cats and I'm excited to meet yours. I can assist with light house keeping as well as mail retrieval and litter box scooping while you're away.
Estelle can also help with: Pet sitting
5.0
"Estelle was absolutely wonderful. She was on time each day, sent daily messages and pictures of our cats, answered questions quickly and clearly, and watered all our plants too. She put us completely at ease leaving our cats in her hands. I'd 100% hire her again!"
Jessica N.
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: Pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine, boarding, grooming
5.0
"Rebecca is very friendly and helpful. She goes above and beyond."
Cynthia M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
For as long as I can remember I have had a love for all animals, especially dogs! When I was 13 I finally got a dog of my own, and she is the love of my life! We rescued her from an adoption agencies, and I have a special place in my heart for rescue dogs. Unfortunately, due to her being born in a shelter, she has extreme...
Elise can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
(1)
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: Administration of medicine, pet transportation, boarding, pet walking, pet sitting, grooming & more
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I currently own a Yellow Lab, Tuxedo cat and a goldfish. Our previous pets included a Rottweiler and yellow tabby cat. I have a family of animal lovers and we are surrounded by neighborhood pets we help out with including a Husky/Black Lab mix, Chihuahua, and domestic cats. I am very comfortable with animals and enjoy caring for...
Maria can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"I highly recommend Maria! Maria has been walking my dog Pancake for 2 months now, and Pancake loves Maria. Pancake dances/hops all around as soon as she sees Maria. She is trustworthy and reliable. Maria always gives me updates on Pancake while I'm at work. Pancake...
Gina N.
5.0
(1)
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: Administration of medicine, pet walking, pet sitting, boarding
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.
Casey W.
Somerset, NJ
$23/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(9)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been working with animals for over 10 years as a walker and pet-sitter for small to large breeds. I have experience caring for disabled pets as well as those displaying behavioral problems. In addition, I am dog and cat CPR-certified; and as a Certified Nursing Assistant, am able to administer medication. I believe I am...
Casey can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet walking, pet sitting
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"Casey went above and beyond taking care of our cat for 8 days. Our cat had recently gone through numerous health complications and we were hesitant to leave her. When we left, she was still on several medications and was refusing to eat. Casey stayed with her every...
Kelly B.
5.0
(1)
Hi my name is Sydney! I'm from Chatham and work remotely. I've been taking care of animals for the past 10 years and have references if needed.
I'm a UVM graduate and have a Master's degree from Boston University. My hobbies include pottery, film photography, and traveling!
Sydney can also help with: Pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet walking
5.0
"Sydney is a very caring person. I've had her watch my 2 English bulldogs on numerous occasions. She is always thinking about their needs and ways to spoil them. She is very responsible."
Zoe M.
5.0
(2)
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
"Very caring and responsible individual, reliable and trustworthy!"
Laura S.
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
Rilma V.
Clark, NJ
$15-18/hr
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am available to stay with pet overnight and my experience come from helping my neighbors with pets. I also rescued a couple of dogs.
Rilma can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Rilma is very kind and does a great job! She did an excellent job cleaning and we look forward to working with her again!"
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Recent pet care reviews from local pet parents in Watchung, NJ
Laura C.
5.0
Laura was excellent to deal with while i was on vacation with my family. She took care on my senior lab dog and i could not ask for better care! She was the perfect candidate and i would highly recommend using her for all types of long and short-term care!
- Colton Z.
Samantha L.
5.0
Great with our dog Kobe. Flexible with our hours. Will keep her for occasional pet sitting or dog walking in future jobs.
- Andrew B.
Jazmina B.
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.
Svetlana M.
5.0
Svetlana is wonderful with my dogs! She’s very gentle and caring, she’s very good with my Bentley, he is not very friendly with other people but he is good with her!
- Care member
Katherine B.
5.0
Katherine did a terrific job with our 3 rather shy cats. We'll definitely be using her again this summer.
- Elaine S.
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FAQs for finding pet care near you in Watchung, NJ
In 2025, how much does it cost to hire a pet care provider in Watchung, NJ?
The average cost to hire a pet care provider near you on Care.com is $16.00 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 Watchung, NJ?
There are 4 pet care providers in Watchung, 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 Watchung 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 Watchung, NJ?
If you are looking for pet care, Care.com has a variety of pet care services in Watchung, 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 Watchung, 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 Watchung, NJ?
If you are looking for pet care, Care.com has a variety of pet care services in Watchung, 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 Watchung, 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 Watchung, 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 Watchung, 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 Watchung, NJ?
To find out what pet care services are available near you in Watchung, 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.