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Georgeanne P.

Lafayette, NJ

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I have loved animals all of my life. I grew up with two cats of my own. I helped my neighbor raise puppies while she was a foster for an animal shelter. I currently have two dog and a cat who I just adore. Beside my own pets I have also been pet sitting since the age of 10 in my home and in the home of the people I am watching...
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Rachael B.

Sparta, NJ

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Dog owner and lover! Dog walking/ sitting services available. Can provide multiple references if needed!
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Ivanise M.

I Love Pets, I Have One Dog, Chocolate Labrador And A Cute Cat

Lafayette, NJ

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$18/hr
5 years experience
Boarding
pet sitting
I have experience with dogs and cats. I have a chocolate Labrador and I have a cat that is very sweet. 18$ / hour for sitting, boarding.
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Cheyenne U.

Andover, NJ

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I've always loved animals from a young age. I've had black labs my whole life and currently have one that is 13 years old. I also have horses which can be a big responsibility and take a lot of work to care for. Multiple times a year I pet sit my neighbor's Doberman when they go on vacation. She stays with me for a week straight...
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Amanda S.

Blairstown, NJ

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I have 5 years of experience as a lead kennel assistant at The Seeing Eye and I have worked as a pet sitter and child care provider. I can help with Pet Walking and Pet Sitting. I have always loved animals and have 3 senior dogs. I will take care of your pets as I would my own.
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Brooke M.

Pet Sitter/Walker

Blairstown, NJ

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$13/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hello! I have over 10 years experience walking, caring for, and loving both cats and dogs. I am currently looking for primarily pop in visits however, that is subject to change.
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Francine H.

Part Time Caregiver Provided

Oak Ridge, NJ

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Daily feeding
pet sitting
pet transportation
pet walking
I will provide sitting, walking, or just taking care of your pet while you are at work or will be gone for long periods of time or any other reason!! I am an avid animal lover. I have owned dogs all my life and currently have two 3-year-old black labs that are treated as good as I treat my children. They are part of our family....

Heather H. says "Fran has taken care of dogs pretty much her entire life. She is animal lover and currently has two black lab puppies. She is extremely reliable and...

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Stephanie B.

Rockaway, NJ

5.0(1)
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$12/hr
6 years experience
Boarding
pet sitting
pet transportation
pet walking
I have had many pets of my own, I currently have 2 cats. I have 6 years of experience dog/cat sitting my neighbors and friends pets. I am currently in college so I am definitely missing my cats and don't want my love and fun to go to waste! I don't have experience with exotic/farm animals but provided that you give me clear...

Natalia T. says "I hired Stephanie to take care of my small dog who is pretty shy and has little bit of a mind of her own and I was so happy to see how close she got...

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Denise D.

Pet Sitting Available

Budd Lake, NJ

4.5(0)
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$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
Hi there! I have owned my own pets including cats and dogs for many years. I also have experience working as a pet sitter for a privately owned pet sitting business. And for many years I have worked as a nanny in the childcare field for private families not only caring for their children, but also caring for their pets. I love...
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Faith B.

Pet Sitter In Your Area !

Belvidere, NJ

5.0(0)
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$15/hr
3 years experience
Hi! Animal caregiver! Being around animals has never been an issue for me, considering I've grown up in a household full of animals. My parents are also owners of an animal shelter in Miami, Florida and I've spent summers working there! I've been a childcare giver for 5+ years now. Helping out watching their animals as well!...
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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
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet transportation
grooming
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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Heather H.

Part-time Caregiver Available

Oak Ridge, NJ

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
1 year experience
Pet walking
I can provide dog sitting and walking at your own home. I have taken care of my own dogs all my life, in addition to walking dogs as a volunteer at a shelter near my college. I love dogs and would be more than happy to take care of your pup when you aren't able to be home!

Francine H. says "Heather has taken care of our dogs since she was very young. We have always gone on vacation and knew we never had to worry about our animals (to us ,...

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Natalie B.

Youth Soccer Coach | Dog Lover | Babysitter

Dover, NJ

5.0(1)
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$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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Lorraine T.

Dog Sitter

Sussex, NJ

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
I love to take care of dogs and cats I have 2 years experience , small, medium, and big dogs are great, I love to walk with them too. I have my own dogs and cats also. I can do weekends and overnights and if you go on vacation that is no problem. I take care of 2 English Bulldogs since December 2020 . I also care for a...

Care Member says "She was marvelous. Took really good care of our dog. "

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Nelly N.

Experienced Pet Sitter

Hackettstown, NJ

5.0(1)
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$12/hr
4 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
My name is Nelly and I am an experienced care provider in your own home. I watch dogs, cats and fish (on a weekly basis for different clients). I am very comfortable around animals and love their company. I am available to watch your pets when you travel or are at work. Please contact me and I would be happy to discuss your...

Kay W. says "Nelly has been an amazing help to me over the years. She has provided pet care (dog, cats and fish). She loves dogs and dogs love her. She is great at...

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Deborah C.

Experienced Dog Sitter

Oak Ridge, NJ

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Experienced pet owner will care for your pet like my own. Dependable reliable open communication Will adhere to pet parents rules as to not have confusion between when pet parents are home and care taker is filling in.
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Ariana B.

Dog Walker/ Pet Sitter

Sussex, NJ

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I have around three years of experience in dog walking and sitting and also taking care of smaller farm animals as well. I love animals and am willing to do overnight housesitting with pets depending on scheduling.
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Emily M.

Pet Sitter:)

Rockaway, NJ

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
Hello, my name is Emily! I have been providing pet care for over 7 years, worked at a veterinary office for 2 years, and have had many diverse pets throughout my life. I've primarily worked with cats, dogs, and small fur friends but I have a passion for learning and understanding all different types of animals including...
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Erika P.

Rockaway, NJ

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$20/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
grooming
Hi, my name is Erika. I have 10 years of experience in pet/house sitting and I absolutely adore all animals! I have worked with primarily 1 family for the past 10 years, caring for their dog for a few days at a time (overnight) every other month. In addition to that, I have a cat of my own currently. I also grew up with dogs and...
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Lindsay C.

Dog Sitting/walking

Randolph, NJ

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$15/hr
Pet sitting
Would love to help out anyone in need of dog sitting or dog walking services Can't wait to meet your fur babies!
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  • 60 dog sitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $14.82/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated dog sitters is 5.0

Recent dog sitter reviews from local parents in Newton, NJ

Dog Sitters in Newton, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed dog sitters

Francine H.

Fran has taken care of dogs pretty much her entire life. She is animal lover and currently has two black lab puppies. She is extremely...

- Heather H.

Stephanie B.

I hired Stephanie to take care of my small dog who is pretty shy and has little bit of a mind of her own and I was so happy to see how...

- Natalia T.

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.

FAQs for finding dog sitters near you in Newton, NJ

Dog sitters near you in Newton, 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 Newton, 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 Newton, NJ is $14.82.

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