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Maria T.

Pet Provider

Rutherford, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
1 year experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hi I am mila, a Pet lover. I provide pet sitting in your own home. I had experience with dogs, cats and different domestic animals. I love animals of all sizes, ages and hairs (shaggy, curly, soft and tangled)all of them.
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Kathleen L.

Dog Mom To 3, Animal Lover

Hillsdale, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
Hi! I am an animal lover and mom to 3 fur babies. I have experience with puppies through seniors, and 3 lbs to 103 lbs. Available for walks, drop ins and pet / house sitting in your home. I will take care of your fur family like I do my own.

Nicholas I. says "Kathleen was absolutely incredible. Our first care.com experience and she was punctual, reliable, and capable-completely putting our minds at ease....

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Michelle T.

Vet Tech, Dog Daycare, Pet Sitter Extraordinaire!

Little Ferry, NJ

4.9(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
pet transportation
boarding
administration of medicine
I have been working in the Veterinary field since February 2012. I was a vet assistant to all types, sizes & personalities of dogs & cats for 4 years. In May 2016 I became a vet tech at another animal hospital that also sees exotic pets ranging from birds to small mammals to reptiles. I also have dog daycare experience. I...

Care Member says "Knowledgeable and experienced in her work, I trust Michelle to take care of any animal under her watch. She doesn't just love animals, she GETS them. I...

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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 walking
pet sitting
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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Rosa C.

West New York, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Pet sitting
daily feeding
pet walking
boarding
administration of medicine
Seasoned or daily dog walker and pet sitter services. Exceptional skills in relieving pet's anxiety and setting them at ease. I have experience with all breed. I walks several dogs each dogs , responding to each dog's individual needs. I developed long terms relationships with clients and bounded with their dogs through regular...

Dana M. says "Rosa took great care of our dogs and sent us daily updates which we loved. She has a genuine affection for animals and we felt they were loved and in great...

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Sophie S.

Thoughtful And Fun Pet Friend

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
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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Carolyn C.

Experienced Dog Sitter

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
2 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
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.

Care Member says "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...

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Ashley S.

Brand New Pet Sitter

Bronx, NY

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
2 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hi, my name is Ashley and I am 22 years old . I am currently a current college student working to get my degree in biology. I can help with Pet Walking and Pet Sitting. I love animals so much. I will do anything you need me to do to take care of your pets. I currently own a 4-year-old dog and will treat your pets as if they were...

Mallory Z. says "The absolute all time best sitter ever!!"

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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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Margaret R.

Part Time Dog Sitter

New York, NY

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
4 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
I have a broad history of taking care of pets including house sitting to make sure they are well taken care of, walked, fed and played with. I can take them to the park, pick them up where they are. I am also willing to take them to the vet or to get a bath. I love animals and have a very flexible schedule to work around the...
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Tatiana C.

Friendly, Organized House Keeper / Nanny

Kearny, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Kitchen cleaning
general room cleaning
changing bed linens
bathroom cleaning
Hi, I'm Tatiana! A little about myself: I'm 21 years old, energetic, friendly, and I have 4+ years working closely with children and being a part-time nanny. I've nannied for 3 families through care. com. Besides childcare, I've also assisted with duties such as housework, laundry, errands, cooking, and pet walking/care. I do...

Felipe K. says "Tatiana was a great help to our family when we needed. We had a very open communication on how we wanted her to take care of our son and home and she...

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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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Emily F.

Local, Reliable Dog Walker/Sitter

Hasbrouck Heights, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet walking
Hi! My name is Emily! I aim to provide loving and reliable care for your animals to ensure your pets get the attention they need while you are away. Meanwhile, you get the peace of mind knowing your pet is safe and in good hands. I started my pet care journey in 2015 pet sitting and doing daily walks. I truly enjoy spending my...

Dana B. says "Emily has been walking our dog for the past 4 months and has been an incredible help to our family. She is reliable and trustworthy, and our dog literally...

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Alynn R.

Part Time Pet Sitter/Dog Walker

Union City, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
My name is Alynn and am currently a full time medical assistant and a full time mom to a one and a half year old. I have 3 years of dog walking experience. I am a profound animal lover, with a little bias towards dogs. I have a 12-year-old Siberian Husky named Neo, who although he is a "senior dog," he still has the energy and...

Tomomi O. says "Alynn is one of the most wonderful and trust-able pet sitters I've ever met. I definitely recommend her. When we interviewed her, she was extremely...

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Mia S.

Professional Pet Friend - Dog Walker And Caretaker

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
4 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
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!

Care Member says "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...

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Ana Gabriela R.

Love Pets

Passaic, NJ

4.0(0)
from
$16/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I love Pets, play with them, feed them, to walk with them is a pleasure to me! I used to work an a pet store, that gave me more knowledge about pets food, behavior and their happiness! I used to walk dogs and I'm available to do sitter at your house if necessary. Contact me :) Will be nice to help you!
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Pamela C.

Dog Walker/ Pet Sitter

Clifton, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
7 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
administration of medicine
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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Shanee R.

Pet Sitting

New York, NY

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
Let me introduce myself , my name is shanee and I live in the NYC area . I love all animals and I have 2 cats myself which are my babies. I workout 3 hours a day so playing and running with dogs are my thing . I have no problem with feeding and cleaning up after your fur babies :) Hopefully you will consider me .
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Jasmine F.

Fun, Loving Sitter!

Belleville, NJ

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

Kim B. says "Jasmine has been wonderful. She is attentive, reliable and very kind with our cats. We are grateful to have her. I highly recommend her."

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Gianna P.

Part-Time Animal Sitter.

Bloomfield, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
grooming
daily feeding
+ 1 more
I have grown up in a family full of different kinds of pets including dogs, cats, rabbits, and fish. Over the past month, I have taken care of our family's sick 12-pound Jack Russell dog by administering four different medicines daily, and spending time with the dog all day and night. Sadly, the dog has currently just passed...
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  • 60 dog sitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $16.33/hr as of November 2025

Recent dog sitter reviews from local parents in Hackensack, NJ

Dog Sitters in Hackensack, NJ are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed dog sitters

Kathleen L.

Kathleen was absolutely incredible. Our first care.com experience and she was punctual, reliable, and capable-completely putting our minds...

- Nicholas I.

Michelle T.

Knowledgeable and experienced in her work, I trust Michelle to take care of any animal under her watch. She doesn't just love animals, she...

- Care member

Sydney G.

She did great at watching my fur babies for me! Dependable and trustworthy!

- Haley K.

FAQs for finding dog sitters near you in Hackensack, NJ

Dog sitters near you in Hackensack, NJ can provide a really valuable service to dog owners, especially ones with busy work, social, and travel schedules. A good dog sitter can not only take care of your dog when you can’t be home with them, they can also provide them with social engagement that can keep them feeling happy, entertained, and stimulated. Lots of dogs love playing with their dog sitters.

You can review a variety of Care.cm dog sitter profiles near you in Hackensack, NJ to learn more about what each individual dog sitter charges. To give you a more general idea of what to expect, the average hourly rate for dog sitters near you in Hackensack, NJ is $16.33.

Yes, you can hire a dog sitter near you in Hackensack, NJ. When you review dog sitter profiles on Care.com, look for profiles that highlight the fact that they offer overnight care services. Many dog parents don’t want their dogs to be home alone at night, so overnight care is a popular service that many dog sitters offer.

To safely hire a dog sitter near you in Hackensack, NJ we strongly recommend you do your own research to keep your dog safe. For example, you can interview multiple candidates, can request references from other clients, and can run an independent background check on any dog sitters you’re considering hiring. As a jumping off point, we do ask all dog sitters listed on Care.com to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. Look for profiles that include a badge sharing the date they completed this background check.

To quickly hire an in-home dog sitter near you in Hackensack, NJ, you can turn to Care.com for assistance. Care.com makes it easy to review the profiles of different dog sitters that are available to hire. You can learn more about the services they offer, their rates, and their experience working as a dog sitter.

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