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Christina C.

Lifelong, Passionate Animal Lover.

Berkeley Heights, NJ

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Pet sitting
My name is Christina, and I've been an animal lover for as long as I can remember. Growing up, I had the joy of caring for a variety of animals, including dogs, cats, hamsters, guinea pigs, birds, fish, and even pigs (yes, real pigs!). Caring for animals is second nature to me, and I have a genuine understanding and love for...
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Hillary C.

Warren, NJ

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$10/hr
1 year experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
daily feeding
administration of medicine
I have always had pets in my home, often more than 1. Currently we have 3 cats and and a dogs, a lab puppy. In addition we are raising chickens! In the past we have had rabbits, fish, birds, gerbils and hamsters. I often help friends when they need pet care.
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Helenanne L.

Animal Lover Here!

Piscataway, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet transportation
administration of medicine
Since I was a child I was drawn to any animal in need. As an adult I have taken in rescue animals of all kinds. I have special experience with parrots and currently have many in my home. I also have 2 rescued cats and one rescued rabbit. All of these animals came to me either from the street or from abusive and neglectful homes....
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Melissa S.

Elizabeth, NJ

4.9(1)
from
$23/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
Hello my name is melissa I am 35 years old. I do not have any kids at the moment, but it's in my near future. I love children, baking and am an animal lover. I have many nieces and nephews that I have helped raise. I am reliable, compassionate and understanding. I have experience working with up to 3 children. I am only...

Care Member says "10/10 ! She is the most patient and attentive caregiver. I absolute adore Melissa’s attention to detail when it comes to my child. Book her now! "

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Tamisha W.

Love Animals

Hillside, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 14 families in your area
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
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...

Luz M. says "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."

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Elizabeth A.

Dog And Cat Sitter/Walker

Colonia, NJ

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
I will provide dog walking, waste clean up, provide food/water and dog/cat sitting in your home. I have been raised around dogs, cats, birds and fish, my whole life. In 2023, I had to say goodbye to my fur baby Lucky, who turned 18 years. Lucky was my pride and joy. I've had him since he was 6 weeks old and I couldn't have...

Care Member says "The most important thing for me was to find someone who would treat my sister like family and that’s what I’ve found with Liz. She’s reliable, prompt,...

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Krystyn D.

Pet Care Provider with Many Years Experience.

Mount Arlington, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
daily feeding
administration of medicine
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...

Care Member says "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,...

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Audrey R.

Gentle, Compassionate, Experienced Pet Sitter & Caregiver Specializing In Cats!!

Randolph, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 16 families in your area
Pet transportation
grooming
pet sitting
administration of medicine
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...

Nataliia M. says "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...

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Hannah P.

Whitehouse Station, NJ

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$17/hr
2 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I have owned dogs, birds and bunnies and have general experience from several temporary pet sitting positions including cats, dogs, birds, bunnies and fish.
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Charlotte W.

Summit, NJ

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$17/hr
1 year experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I have two dogs I love! I also have a bearded dragon and have had 2 bunny's, fish and hermit crabs. I have also taken care of my cousins birds!
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Cassidy B.

New Brunswick, NJ

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$14/hr
3 years experience
Dog training
grooming
pet walking
pet transportation
pet sitting
+ 1 more
I have grown up surrounded by dogs, cats, birds, fish, even a lizard. I love animals and have been sitting for both dogs and cats for 3+ years.
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Ingrid R.

Edison, NJ

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
Since I was a child I have grown up around many animals such as cats, dogs and birds, I love animals
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Shahadah F.

Pet Sitter

Irvington, NJ

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
Hi there I'm Sha! I provide companion care for many kinds of pets. Which includes but is not limited to dogs, cats, fish, turtles, birds, and more.
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Nisha S.

Short Hills, NJ

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Grooming
pet walking
pet sitting
Hello! My name is Nisha Sambamurthy and I love working with animals! I worked at my local animal shelter back at home in NJ for a year and took care of dogs and cats. My tasks were walking, grooming, training, and setting up pop up shops for adoption. I have also fostered dogs and cats as well. If you have a dog or cat or even a...
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Giovanna D.

Maplewood, NJ

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$15/hr
Dog training
grooming
pet walking
pet transportation
pet sitting
+ 1 more
Besides my personal experience inside of my house, with a dogs, birds and guinea pig, over here I take care of two cute dogs, I walk with them, play, feed, give bath and try to teach some commands. They turn out to be my my friends.
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Coco B.

Love Pets!

Cranford, NJ

from
$15/hr
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
Hi animal lovers! I've owned/cared for mostly dogs and have sincere appreciation and warm feelings for cats, birds, fish, exotic pets and others. I'm available to love and cuddle them, feed, exercise and transport. Looking forward to hearing from you!
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Joann C.

Edison, NJ

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$15/hr
Pet sitting
boarding
I have a great deal of personal experience with all kinds of animals. I have had dogs, cats, birds, fish and turtles. When friends go on vacation I have watched chinchillas to pot belly pigs, as well as dogs, cats and birds. I worked in an animal clinic and truly care about the well-being of the wonderful fur family members...
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Rosette H.

Colonia, NJ

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I've been pet sitting on and off for a few years now. I have owned both cats and dogs and I'm comfortable around them. I have also been around birds and I'm comfortable taking care of them as well.
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Emily D.

Annandale, NJ

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$15/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hi there! I'm Emily and I would love to help you take care of your pets! I've been pet sitting for neighbors since I was about 12 - mostly cats and dogs (anywhere from a yorkie to a very large Australian shepherd pair), but occasionally birds and fish as well! I love going for walks and am happy to play with furry friends all...
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Ana C.

Parsippany, NJ

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
Hello, my name is Ana, I love animals. My regular job is taking care of children, but animal care is a second option and only when they need me have I taken dogs to be groomed at pet stores, do I take them to the park, etc. the kittens I have had The birds have had their feeding schedule, I will be happy to be your dog friend or...
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  • 60 bird sitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $16.67/hr as of August 2025

Recent bird sitter reviews from local parents in Basking Ridge, NJ

Bird Sitters in Basking Ridge, NJ are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed bird sitters

Melissa S.

10/10 ! She is the most patient and attentive caregiver. I absolute adore Melissa’s attention to detail when it comes to my child. Book her...

- Care member

Tamisha W.

Tamisha was reliable, professional, very communicative and took great care of my birds while I was away. Will definitely be in touch with...

- Luz M.

Elizabeth A.

The most important thing for me was to find someone who would treat my sister like family and that’s what I’ve found with Liz. She’s...

- Care member

FAQ for finding bird sitters near you in Basking Ridge, NJ

A bird sitter can act as a babysitter for your pet bird. They can make sure your bird has enough fresh food and water. They can also play with them and clean their cages. The bird sitter may need to administer medicine if that’s something your bird requires. When hiring a bird sitter near you in Basking Ridge, NJ, it’s important you interview them and make sure you’re on the same page about what types of responsibilities you need them to take on.

Hiring a bird sitter near you in Basking Ridge, NJ costs an average of $16.67 per hour as of August, 2025. Bird sitter rates will vary depending on where you live, how many birds require care, and the types of services you may need. Bird sitters may also choose to charge a fixed day rate for their services.

You can use Care.com to help you find a bird sitter near you by filtering and sorting local bird sitter profiles by distance from Basking Ridge. You can compare bird sitter options near you by reading about their experience and the types of services they offer. You can even read reviews from other bird owners.

While we strongly recommend you do your own research (such as conducting an independent background check and interviews) before hiring anyone to come into your home to care for your pet birds, we do ask all bird sitters on Care.com to complete a background check called a Care Check. If a provider near you in Basking Ridge, NJ completes this background check, there will be a badge on their profile that displays the date the background check was run.

You can use Care.com to search for more general pet sitters and bird sitters. You can also look for bird sitters that specialize in certain types of birds such as an exotic bird sitter or parrot sitter. If you own farm animals such as ducks or chickens, you can also look for specialized care. The type of caregivers available in your area can vary near you in Basking Ridge, NJ.

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