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Jamie K.

Ledgewood, NJ

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hi! My name is Jamie and I have been walking dogs and pet sitting for a few hours at a time for friends and family for about a year. While I have 3 dogs of my own and grew up caring for my own dogs, I have also been taking time to pet sit for other dogs and cats of people I know, and I'm excited to expand that to care. com. I am...
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Audrey R.

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

Randolph, NJ

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

Youth Soccer Coach | Dog Lover | Babysitter

Dover, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet walking
Imagine you are in a foreign country, with no money, no family, and only a soccer ball at your feet. Well, that was me back in 2016. Hi, I'm Natalie, founder of United Strikers FA and EA, former football player, professional coach, and leader of young women and girls. I'm from Birmingham England and came to the US in 2016 to...

Rachel C. says "Natalie is a caring, bubbly, and responsible individual! Anyone would be lucky to hire her. "

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Lori F.

Part-time Pet Caregiver

Mendham, NJ

5.0(0)
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$15/hr
10 years experience
Pet walking
administration of medicine
pet transportation
pet sitting
I have and still do provide pet sitting and pet care giving to both dogs and cats for several families, in their homes. I have 20+ years of experience caring for both mine and other family's pets. My responsibilities have included dispensing medication, feeding, walking, cleaning up and when required, accompanying them to the...
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Brittany D.

Wharton, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
7 years experience
Dog training
pet sitting
pet transportation
pet walking
Hi I'm a professional pet sitter with 15 years of experience caring for dogs, & cats. I offer reliable, loving care while you're away Whether it's a weekend trip or a long vacation. I love to go on long walks and make sure that we always have lots of play time together! Choosing me will be the best decision, because I have had...

Care Member says "Brittany is great Loving kind she is always on time Is a blessing having her caring for the kids Thank you Brittany"

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Jordan B.

Morris Plains, NJ

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$15/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
Love to care and spend time with pets! I have a dog and cats of my own. Available to pet sit and walks.
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Masyn H.

Masyn's Bio

Denville, NJ

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$20/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
boarding
pet sitting
Hi! I'm Masyn (they/them). I am a caring, smart, and experienced young adult looking to help people in the community. I have experience in pet sitting, housekeeping, and childcare. I am well rounded and always do work to the best of my ability. For pet care, I have done many pet sits for a variety of dogs and cats of different...
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Sanjana K.

Long Valley, NJ

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$20/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
I've been around dogs my whole life and started taking care of my neighbors' pets back in middle school. I've also worked as a dog walker, and I have grown up with labs so I'm no stranger to crazy, high-energy pups! I'm super passionate about animals and will treat your dog like my own. I've also pet sit many cats!
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Sophia Z.

Eager To Help!

Mount Tabor, NJ

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$15/hr
6 years experience
Pet walking
boarding
pet transportation
pet sitting
Hello! I am currently a rising college junior and will be going back to school at the end of August. I, like many, love dogs! (And cats :) ) I began to dog sit when I was 13 years old for a family friend and their lovely bernese mountain dog- such a sweet and gentle pup!- since then I have taken care of many of my friends pets...
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Mya J.

Part-Time Pet Sitter/Dog Walker

Hackettstown, NJ

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Pet walking
I would love to provide care for your puppy/dog at home. I have not professionally worked with animals, but I love to be around animals. I have pet sat for many friends of mine or families in the neighborhood whether it be while they are on vacation or just when they are not at home. I can feed, walk, clean up, play, and care...
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Margaret C.

Dover, NJ

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
As the owner of a shelter dog with special needs, I am extremely passionate about animals. I have worked as a pet sitter for multiple families, caring for both dogs and cats. I am comfortable working with families that have multiple pets, and I also have experience looking after pets for an extended period of time, including...
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Milagros A.

Succasunna, NJ

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$25/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
administration of medicine
pet transportation
pet walking
boarding
Hi! My name is Milagros; I am 24 years old and very interested in your job posting. I live in Parsippany NJ. I graduated from William Paterson University in Wayne this past December and looking to for part time dog sitting opportunities during my free time. I have experience with dogs and love going for walks. I have a very...
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Christie M.

Pet Sitter

Flanders, NJ

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
My husband and I love dogs I have three years experience pet sitting for friends and family as well as the last two years working at a private home pet sitting and caring for two lab shepherd mix pets. I take the dogs for walks, exercise them, and play with them. I love making new pet buddies, and want to ensure they are as...
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Constance S.

Stanhope, NJ

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
I have been a pet owner of dogs and cats all my life. Right now I have a Boxer named Stella and a cat named Sylvia. Between me and my 2 adult children, we own 4 dogs and 2 cats. So basically my grand kids have 4 legs. So like a good Grammy I am their built-in pet sitter! There is no love like the love our animals give to us!
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Samantha C.

Fun And Loving Pet Sitter!

Long Valley, NJ

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Pet transportation
daily feeding
administration of medicine
pet walking
pet sitting
+ 1 more
I'm looking for a job that makes me happy and can help others. I absolutely love all animals, so that's why I think this could be a good fit for me. I started working with animals when I was a little kid when my parents started breeding dogs. I've worked on farms and with so many different types of animals. My skills include...
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Jacquelynn D.

Dover, NJ

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Pet transportation
pet sitting
pet walking
Hello :) Dog lover here !! Have two of our own now, many throughout the years. Our dogs are more like children than pets, and treat all dogs the same way. Understand wanting to find good hands to leave in so you can enjoy yourself. Comfortable with overnight sitting, walks, etc. Have many years experience in caring for...
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Antoinette F.

Part-time/Last Minute Pet Care

Succasunna, NJ

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Pet walking
administration of medicine
pet sitting
Hi my name is Toni and I can provide pet sitting in your home. I am an experienced care giver for dogs, cats, and birds with great references. Currently I am a fostering a 3-year-old Carolina Dingo (American Dingo) for the past several months. I volunteer and love dogs and cats of all sizes and ages.I'm Looking forward to...
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Paige H.

Chester, NJ

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I absolutely love dogs and am looking to provide dog sitting, walking, general care, etc for you! I grew up with dogs in my family and am comfortable caring for breeds of all sizes. Almost all childcare experiences I've had have also involved pets/dogs, so I have experience caring for pets & children together!
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Nicole S.

Landing, NJ

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$10/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I am a teacher who absolutely loves animals. I have a 2-year-old soft coated wheaten terrier, and she is like a child to me. I have very flexible availability during the summer months, and weekends. I am able to dog sit in your home.
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Meghan H.

Experienced Pet Sitter

Netcong, NJ

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Pet walking
administration of medicine
pet sitting
For the past 3 years I was an occasional care taker of 5 dogs in one house. This included overnights sometimes, other times it would be just feeding and taking them out. The dogs ranged in size from a bullmastiff to a chihuahua. I love all animals. I have my own cat and dog.
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  • 60 dog sitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.00/hr as of October 2025

Recent dog sitter reviews from local parents in Ledgewood, NJ

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

Audrey R.

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...

- Nataliia M.

Natalie B.

Natalie is a caring, bubbly, and responsible individual! Anyone would be lucky to hire her.

- Rachel C.

Brittany D.

Brittany is great Loving kind she is always on time Is a blessing having her caring for the kids Thank you Brittany

- Care member

FAQs for finding dog sitters near you in Ledgewood, NJ

Dog sitters near you in Ledgewood, 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 Ledgewood, 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 Ledgewood, NJ is $20.00.

Yes, you can hire a dog sitter near you in Ledgewood, 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 Ledgewood, 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 Ledgewood, 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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