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Gul Y.

Ridgefield, NJ

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
Dedicated and compassionate pet sitter with 2 years of experience providing exceptional care to a variety of pets. Experienced in handling dogs, cats, birds, and fish. Committed to ensuring the safety, well-being, and happiness of all furry and feathered clients.
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Mahmoud H.

Ridgefield, NJ

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Administration of medicine
boarding
pet transportation
dog training
pet walking
+ 1 more
Creating a positive and secure environment for your beloved companions is my top priority. I treat every animal as if they were my own, ensuring a stimulating and consistent routine. I have one year of experience caring for dogs, cats, birds, fish, and mammals. I maintain a clean and secure environment, and I strictly adhere to...
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Rachel G.

Rachel , Pet Sitter And Walker

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Boarding
daily feeding
pet transportation
dog training
pet sitting
+ 1 more
Hey there! I'm a 23-year-old, Chicago native currently living in Brooklyn. I grew up in a house full of animals; I had a loving but energetic Belgian Tervuran who is now is doggy heaven and a total of 5 cats! Currently, I have a 3-year-old rescued Lab/Border Collie [Max] who I have personally trained. I also foster cats with...

Kimberly H. says "Rachel was very reliable when I needed her for a week of dog walking. She made sure to text me everyday after each walk to let me know how things went....

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Colleen E.

Pet Sitter!

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Boarding
pet sitting
I love to hang out with pets and different animals :) I have a lot of experience with dogs, cats, and bunnies! I'm reliable and patient, and able to feed pets any medicine/vitamins. I can offer recommendations from pet moms + dads that I've sat for.

Care Member says "Colleen was AMAZING! She took such great care of my cat and I will definitely hire her again!"

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Paige L.

Animal Lover

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I would love to be your pet sitter! As a current pet owner with over 15 years of experience, I understand how important it is to provide attentive and loving care. I have cared for dogs and cats throughout the city, including a recent six-month recurring job with two cats on the Upper East Side. I also have an ongoing...

Care Member says "Paige was AWESOME!! She is our new go-to cat sitter! She had great communication leading up to and during the visit, gave our cat lots of love, sent...

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Nicholas O.

Pet / House Sitter & Dog Walker

New York, NY

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
Hi there! I've worked as a House Manager, Pet Sitter, Dog Walker & Personal Assistant for the past 5 years and I have extensive experience with both Dogs and Cats.
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Jenna B.

Pet Sitter

New York, NY

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
7 years experience
Pet walking
Hello! My name is Jenna. I am 21 years old. I Provide pet sitting in your own home. I love pets of all sizes and ages. I have experiencing caring for Dogs, Cats, Hamsters, Guinea pig, rat, Bunny ect.
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Angie H.

Reliable And Capable Dog Walking / Pet Sitting Professional

Bronx, NY

4.0(1)
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$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Administration of medicine
boarding
grooming
pet walking
daily feeding
+ 1 more
Please don't judge a book by its cover. The negative review is from a person for whom I did not render a service. Nice to meet you! My name is Angie. I am a pet-sitting and dog-walking professional. I work in the Bronx, Manhattan, Westchester, and other areas. I look forward to hearing from you and caring for your pets. Thank...

Barbara S. says "I have hired Dog Walkers before, and Angie is so far above everyone else. I would not consider hiring anyone else. My dog is a senior with a completely...

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Emily S.

Animal Lover Available For Pet Sitting And House Sitting

Astoria, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience
Daily feeding
pet sitting
pet walking
I am available for occasional or weekly sitting. I have had pets all of my life and I love meeting new animals. Forming a bond and giving the best quality care for your pet is my top priority. I have taken care of dogs and cats for friends and neighbors for several years. I can also do light household cleaning and house-sitting...

Emily S. says "Emily is very kind, gentle, and dependable."

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Pamela C.

Dog Walker/ Pet Sitter

Clifton, NJ

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
7 years experience
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
I have taken care of pets for friends and friends of co-workers. I also worked years ago for a professional pet-sitting agency in northern NJ. I can come to your home and take care of your cats, walk your dog(s). I have also taken limited care of birds, fish, a chinchilla, and a turtle.

Mary W. says "I have known Pam over the past many years. During that time she has taken care of my pet cats, Liam and Abigail. I have found her to be thorough in...

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Jennifer C.

I Would Love To Spoil Your Dog!

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience
Boarding
Hello! My name is Jennifer, I'm a 35yr old experienced dog and cat sitter in Manhattan and want to offer my services! I have had many different types of dogs and cats throughout my life and have over 6 years of experience with pet sitting professionally. I love dogs and currently can't afford one of my own, so I would love to...

Julianne A. says "Jenny was the first nanny we hired when my first daughter was 3 months old and I had to go back to work full time. I was so nervous to have someone...

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Engji H.

Part Time Pet Sitter

Clifton, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
dog training
pet transportation
I have had experiences with animals all my life. I provide dog sitting in homes. I have had the occasional dog sit and live in the home while the family has been on vacation. I am not allergic to any pets considering I have a cat at home. I would definitely consider myself an animal lover.

Melanie M. says "I trust Engie with my entire dental practice and with my kids. She is smart , upbeat and trustworthy. She even watches my home and my pet when we are...

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Janeanne F.

Where Every Pet Is Treated Like Family!

Jersey City, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hello! I offer pet sitting services in Downtown Jersey City in your own home where he/she is most comfortable! I offer dog walking, overnight care and drop in visits. I always send a progress report via text or email each time I visit with pictures/videos so you are at peace your babies are being well cared for. I'm comfortable...

Brittany D. says "Janeanne pig-sat my two guinea pigs on multiple occasions. They are getting old and require medicine administration and a lot of TLC. Not only did...

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Natasha T.

Jersey City, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet walking
Hi! I am Natasha and I have been a substitute teacher for several years for grades k-12. On days I am at home I have cared for friends , family and clients pets when they have been away from home by either dog walking and or pet sitting. I love animals. When I was growing up our house was full of cats, dogs, turtles, frogs and...

Ashley A. says "Natasha is such a wonderful, kind, and dependable person and pet sitter! She got on with our pets immediately and cared for them and our home as if they...

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Helen J.

Caretaker For Pets! Available Most Days Of The Week!

New York, NY

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
2 years experience
At the age of three, I develop a fear of dogs due to a biting incident from a neighbor's dog. When I was 10, my mother had me walk my neighbor's dogs every morning at 6 a.m. for the summer in order to help me overcome my fear of dogs. And I did! I ended up wanting to adopt my own dog, but with all the responsibilities of taking...
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Sophie S.

Thoughtful And Fun Pet Friend

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
8 years of paid experience with other families animals, and 21 of my family's. Tons of experience with cats and dogs of all personalities and sizes. Graduated from a pet friendly campus with my rescue lab mix. Provided live in care, house/pet sitting, dog walking, and energy expelling for animals that need to run and play. Big...

Jeanne P. says "For four years, Sophie has been my go-to person to care for my cat when I go out of town. She was dependable, but also trustworthy in my home! I loved...

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Jess T.

Pet Sitting Veteran With 20 Years Of Care Experience

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
I'm a 27-year-old working professional who has a profound interest in helping, loving, and taking care of dogs and cats. I've grown up in a household full of pets (I've never had less than 2 dogs and 5 cats at a time.) I've had much experience with various medical issues pertaining to animals (diabetes, eye and ear infections,...

Steven H. says "Jess dog sat for my elderly pitbull Velma for 5 days and she took great care of her! Jess frequently sent me pictures and videos of Velma and followed all...

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Taylor P.

LET ME WATCH YOUR FUR BABIES!

Jersey City, NJ

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
8 years experience
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet walking
I'm a 27-year-old animal lover, totally obsessed with dogs and cats (and opossums for that matter!!) I have owned quite a variety of pets, and was a volunteer at the ASPCA for 6 years. I am especially experienced with sitting (overnights) dogs and cats. I have experience in caring for dogs with cancer and have been responsible...

Lisa W. says "Absolutely amazing sitter!!! She is extremely communicative, could always get a hold of her. Put my mind at ease while I was on vacation. Can't recommend...

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James B.

Cat Sitter

Bronx, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
Hello, My name is James, I'm 28 years old and I am currently a part-time cat sitter in NYC. I have two cats of my own and I've always been around cats since birth. I love their company and curiosity to the world itself. I work at Mount Sinai Beth Israel as a Telecommunications operator and I go to college at Lehman College. So...

Jane L. says "James took fantastic care of our two cats. He is very reliable, responsible, and knowledgeable about cats. It was a pleasure working with him, and I hope he...

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Sydney G.

Student Pet Sitter

Bronx, NY

4.9(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hello! My name is Sydney and I'm a graduate of the University of Georgia. For 13 years, I had taken care of my medium-sized Havanese. I regularly bathe, walk and feed him. He's my best friend and longest companion. After my experiences at the SPCA, I'm familiar with different breeds and sizes. I know various pets have individual...

Haley K. says "She did great at watching my fur babies for me! Dependable and trustworthy!"

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  • The average post rate is $20.00/hr as of April 2026

Recent cat sitter reviews from local parents in Ridgefield, NJ

Cat Sitters in Ridgefield, NJ are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed cat sitters

Rachel G.

Rachel was very reliable when I needed her for a week of dog walking. She made sure to text me everyday after each walk to let me know how...

- Kimberly H.

Colleen E.

Colleen was AMAZING! She took such great care of my cat and I will definitely hire her again!

- Care member

Paige L.

Paige was AWESOME!! She is our new go-to cat sitter! She had great communication leading up to and during the visit, gave our cat lots of...

- Care member

FAQs for finding cat sitters near you in Ridgefield, NJ

The average cost for a cat sitter in Ridgefield, NJ as of April 2026 is $20.00 per hour. However, many cat sitters charge per visit rather than hourly, especially for drop-in care. Pricing can vary based on the number of cats, visit frequency, services needed such as medication or extended visits, and whether overnight care is required.

Cat sitters in Ridgefield, NJ typically provide feeding, fresh water, litter box cleaning, and playtime or companionship. Many also offer additional services such as administering medication, grooming, and monitoring your cat’s health and behavior. Some sitters can provide multiple daily visits or overnight care depending on your needs and your cat’s routine.

To find a reliable cat sitter in Ridgefield, NJ, many pet owners compare profiles based on experience with cats, reviews from other pet owners, and availability. Scheduling a meet-and-greet is a common step to ensure the sitter is comfortable with your cat and understands feeding schedules, litter routines, and any special care instructions.

Many cats are more comfortable staying in their own home, making in-home cat sitting a popular choice in Ridgefield, NJ. It allows cats to maintain their routine and avoid the stress of travel or unfamiliar environments. Boarding may work for some cats, but in-home care is often preferred for pets that are sensitive to change or require consistent routines.

The number of visits depends on your cat’s needs. Many cat owners in Ridgefield, NJ schedule one to two visits per day for feeding, litter box cleaning, and interaction. Kittens, senior cats, or cats with medical needs may require more frequent visits or longer stays to ensure proper care and monitoring.

Before hiring a cat sitter in Ridgefield, NJ, it’s helpful to ask about their experience specifically with cats, how they handle feeding schedules and litter maintenance, and whether they are comfortable administering medication if needed. You may also want to ask how they provide updates, such as photos or messages, and how they handle emergencies while caring for your pet.

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