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60 pet sitters are listed in Garfield, NJ
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby pet sitters is 4 years
Pet sitters in Garfield, NJ
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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have always had dogs in my life. As a child, I had a Shih Tzu/poodle mix who I loved with all my heart. When he passed away I was heartbroken... soon after, I begged my mom for another puppy. But she wouldn't agree to it, so I began visiting the neighborhood pets. I began helping two close neighbors take care of their dogs....
Carol can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've had 6 dogs in my entire life and I have been caring for dogs more than half my life now I truly love it. If could go back I would of been a veterinarian I would work for free however, I have felt this calling to care for those who don't have a voice. I took care of my dog mara for over a year where I administered insulin...
Arlene can also help with: Pet walking, administration of medicine, pet sitting, boarding, pet transportation
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
Bonded and insured
NAPPS Certified
Eliandry G.
Garfield, NJ
$23-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
I have 8 years in the pet sitting field and I have about 11 years working through care. com overall. I have taken care of cats, small and large dogs, fish, exotic animals ( snakes, frogs, other reptiles) on an off and I am now looking for a full time position as a pet sitter, where I can be in charged of everything of the pet
Eliandry can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
My name is Jenna I am 20 years old. I have experience with animals as well as dogs, turtles, fish, cats, snakes, leopard geckos and gerbils. I have babysat my best friends reptiles and animals every time she goes off to Italy for 2 months in the summer, I also have had a dog since I was 8 years old who I have kept healthy, safe...
Jenna can also help with: Boarding, pet sitting, pet walking
Natasha L.
Garfield, NJ
$18-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi there! I'm thrilled to introduce myself as your go-to pet sitter. I absolutely adore animals and understand how important your furry (or scaly!) friends are to you. With plenty of experience and a big heart, I'm here to make sure your pets feel loved and cared for while you're away. I believe every pet has its own...
Natasha can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Allijah L.
Garfield, NJ
$15-19/hr
I'm a passionate pet sitter dedicated to giving your furry family members the love and care they deserve while you're away. I understand the importance of providing a safe, comfortable, and stress-free environment for your pets. I take the time to get to know each pet's unique needs and personality. My goal is to ensure they...
Allijah can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Ashlynn T.
Garfield, NJ
$15-25/hr
I love Animals ! I had different animals thru out my life , dogs to cats. I also dog sitter for my family when needed !
Jayleeng A.
Garfield, NJ
$35/hr • 5 yrs exp
Reliable Fun Sitter, Always Looking For New Opportunities. Always Prepared And Ready To Play!
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, athletic, ambitiously motivated
I like working with animals because they are sweet and easy to take care of. learning their personalities warms my heart. working with animals has honestly been a fun job and experience.
I'm looking for a job that is flexible around my other job and...
Jayleeng can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet walking, daily feeding, dog training, grooming, pet sitting & more
I am a graduate student in psychology with over 10 years experience working with dog breeders, foster/adoption care agencies, and owners. Care includes bottle fed animals to senior care animals needing medication administration. Experienced with shih tzus, king cavaliers, puggles, golden retrievers, pitbulls (on occassion) and...
Candace can also help with: Boarding, pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
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Dog mom and dog lover with four years of dog walking and caretaking experience. I offer: Dog walking, dog sitting and boarding services Excited to meet and care for your furry friend!
Mia can also help with: Pet transportation, boarding, pet sitting, pet walking
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"Mia took care of my dog Callie for two weeks while I was away. She was very communicative and provided updates of how he was doing everyday! He came back home happy and healthy as ever. Very friendly individual and really good with dogs. Hands down my go to dog...
Care member
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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Jasmine ! I have had a dog for 8 years ! I grew up with 5 dogs , 11 birds, 11 fishes, 2 turtles all at the same time! I can help with Pet Transportation, Pet Walking and pet sitting. I own at the moment a Yorki/chihuahua female dog name Hazel who's 8 years old! I love animals , they literally are my children! Can't...
Jasmine can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
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"Jasmine has been wonderful. She is attentive, reliable and very kind with our cats. We are grateful to have her. I highly recommend her."
Kim B.
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Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Steph and I am a recent graduate from Muhlenberg College. I adore all animals! I have an 11-year-old Cockapoo and a 1-year-old Holland Lop bunny of my own as well. I have pet sit countless times, including one full summer job where I worked as a puppy sitter, staying with an few month old Labradoodle and assisting...
Stephanie can also help with: Pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet walking, pet transportation
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
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"Stephanie was fantastic. Great communication and super friendly. She kept our dogs happy and well cared for while we toured the city for a couple long days on our vacation. "
Melonee D.
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Hello! My name is CC. I have 2 years of experience petsitting and I can help with boarding and pet walking. I am a reliable and attentive worker, and I love animals! I am a graduate student in social work at Columbia University and I am looking for extra work this summer taking care of pets around NYC.
Carolyn can also help with: Pet walking, boarding, pet sitting
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"Carolyn is AMAZING! I have a young cavapoo, Boo, who loves staying with her. My pup has some specific needs and Carolyn is willing to go above and beyond to make sure I am comfortable and so is Boo. I don’t trust anyone else with watching her. My dog has stayed...
Care member
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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I just graduated from the University of Florida and am now back in NJ looking for work. I love animals and kids, I have worked jobs in multiple industries including babysitting and pet-sitting. I would be happy to share recommendations or my resume with anyone interested. Thank you!
Emily can also help with: Boarding, pet sitting
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"Our dogs LOVE Emily and she is very attentive and loving to our pups. She is prompt, flexible, friendly, has excellent communication and is overall a delight. I STRONGLY recommend her to anyone in the area looking for a reliable and trustworthy person to walk or...
Care member
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If you're looking for someone to care for your fur baby I'm here to help. I can provide animal sitting in your home, feed and change water, play and engage the animal in exercise, go for walks, give baths, and change litter boxes for those with feline fur babies. In the event that you have an animal that is currently being...
Nia can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As a pet owner myself, I have 2 years of experience providing in-home dog and cat sitting. I am active and enjoy going on various walks throughout the day, so rest assured your pet will get lots of exercise.
Lauren can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, boarding
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Growing up, I spent plenty of time caring for the various fish, dogs, and cats my family has adopted. Being a pet owner and caretaker is second nature to me! I love spending time with everyone's furry friends, but I'm also very keen on making sure they're always 100% comfortable with me first! A good animal-human relationship is...
John can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
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I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Pet Walking and Pet Sitting. All animals love me. I just have a way with then that they instantly gravitate toward me. Everyone calls me an animal whisperer. I even have fish pals.
I would love to meet your pet son or daughter and care for them as you would have me.
Looking...
Khaliah can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
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"She is very friendly. Animals just love her. My Prince is bashful and runs from everyone the first time but he came to her the first day. Friend at first sight."
Rufus G.
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I've been sitting, both cats and dogs, for friends in NYC for over 20 years--and for clients over 5 years. I have loved all animals my entire life. True story... when I meet dogs on the street and give them eye contact, they come to me. I'm a pet snuggler and give loads of attention to all animals!
Mary can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
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"Mary has dog sat my poodle for me several times and she's the best! She's flexible with my crazy schedule, keeps me informed while she's keeping my dog about how she's doing, and best of all my dog loves her! When she sees Mary her little tail starts going a mile...
Nancy R.
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I'm an experienced pet owner and walker. For four years, I've sat for a large dog in Montclair. My responsibilities included walks, feeding and staying at the house while the family was away on vacation. I'll be able to do mornings, lunch visits, evenings, and everything in between. I'll give your pet the 1:1 attention he or she...
Francine can also help with: Pet walking
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"Francine is great! Very dependable, friendly, and excellent with communication. Francine watched our dog while we were away and always kept us updated by sending pictures or just an overview summary of how Brody was doing. Brody was in excellent hands with...
Jenifer C.
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Recent pet sitter reviews from local pet parents in Garfield, NJ
Mia S.
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Mia took care of my dog Callie for two weeks while I was away. She was very communicative and provided updates of how he was doing everyday! He came back home happy and healthy as ever. Very friendly individual and really good with dogs. Hands down my go to dog walker and dog sitter while Im away....
- Care member
Jasmine F.
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Jasmine has been wonderful. She is attentive, reliable and very kind with our cats. We are grateful to have her. I highly recommend her.
- Kim B.
Stephanie P.
5.0
Stephanie was fantastic. Great communication and super friendly. She kept our dogs happy and well cared for while we toured the city for a couple long days on our vacation.
- Melonee D.
Carolyn C.
5.0
Carolyn is AMAZING! I have a young cavapoo, Boo, who loves staying with her. My pup has some specific needs and Carolyn is willing to go above and beyond to make sure I am comfortable and so is Boo. I don’t trust anyone else with watching her. My dog has stayed with her for weekends and for trips as...
- Care member
Emily P.
5.0
Our dogs LOVE Emily and she is very attentive and loving to our pups. She is prompt, flexible, friendly, has excellent communication and is overall a delight. I STRONGLY recommend her to anyone in the area looking for a reliable and trustworthy person to walk or care for their fur babies.
- Care member
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FAQs for finding pet sitters in Garfield, NJ
In 2025 how much does a pet sitter cost in Garfield, NJ?
Hiring a pet sitter in Garfield, NJ will cost an average of $18.11 per hour as of March, 2025. This pet sitting rate will vary depending on the services needed, the number of pets to be cared for, and the total amount of hours per day/week. Some pet sitters will charge a fixed rate per day if full-time care is requested. You can connect with pet sitters in Garfield that match your needs and discuss a rate that is suitable for both.
What type of local pet sitting services are available in 2025?
Pet sitters in Garfield, NJ can offer different services, but the most common ones are pet sitting in your own home and dog walking. You can find pet sitters who can care for different types of pets, such as dogs, cats, rabbits, or even guinea pigs.
How can I find a local pet sitter near me?
You can filter and sort local pet sitter profiles by distance from Garfield. Compare your options by reading about their experience, services they provide, and reviews from other pet parents. There are currently 9 pet sitters in Garfield, NJ, although you can expand the radius of your search if you'd like to increase your options.