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Lynnae G.

Oak Ridge, NJ

from
$15/hr
4 years experience
Pet walking
daily feeding
pet sitting
I am an experienced dog walker/sitter, cat sitter, as well as dog owner. I am an animal lover and enjoy all types of animals! I am a biology major at Penn State and am looking for small jobs to supplement my job !
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Alexandria C.

College Student Located in Wayne, NJ Looking for Long Term Pet Sitting/Child Care Job

Oak Ridge, NJ

from
$15/hr
2 years experience
Pet sitting
boarding
daily feeding
I love dogs and have experience working with them! I am currently going to school for vet tech.
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Heather H.

Part-time Caregiver Available

Oak Ridge, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$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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Francine H.

Part Time Caregiver Provided

Oak Ridge, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet transportation
pet walking
daily feeding
pet sitting
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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Victoria J.

Pet Sitter

Sparta, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet transportation
pet walking
boarding
pet sitting
I love animals and treat them as if they were my own! I have enjoyed pet sitting for my close family friends and neighbors while they are out on vacation or just in need of some help! I have cared for dogs, cats, bunnies, fish and even a lizard at one point. I am responsible and trustworthy. I will send you updates and pictures...

Jordan M. says "Victoria was great with our dogs! She was so sweet and caring to them and spent some extra time with them, since she was just dropping in to let them out...

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Brittany D.

Wharton, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
7 years experience
Pet transportation
dog training
pet sitting
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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Rebecca D.

Let Me Give Your Pets The Best Day!

West Milford, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$39/hr
5 years experience
Grooming
pet walking
dog training
boarding
pet sitting
+ 1 more
Hi I'm Rebecca and I'm a happy, reliable and active pet walker and sitter. I have two Australian shepherds, a cat and a lot of fish. My dogs are high energy and require a lot of work so I'm not shy to a high maintenance pet. I go above and beyond for my animals every single day and would do the same for yours. I love hiking and...

Care Member says "Rebecca is fantastic! She had taken care of my dog, Levi, several times over the last 2 years. He always comes back super happy and well taken care of....

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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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Stephanie B.

Rockaway, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$12/hr
6 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
boarding
pet sitting
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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Caitlin C.

Animal-Loving College Student!

Denville, NJ

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hi! I'm an animal-loving college student always looking for job opportunities. I grew up in a busy household with at least one or two dogs at all times. I also have experience with cats, farm animals, and fish! I'm open to walking dogs, pet sitting (in-home or drop-in), and light grooming! I have the most experience with larger...
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Christine P.

Experienced + Responsible Pet Caregiver

Wharton, NJ

from
$15/hr
8 years experience
Dog training
pet walking
pet transportation
administration of medicine
pet sitting
I'm a highly experienced animal caretaker who absolutely loves cats and dogs. I have been pet sitting for over 8 years and have excellent references. I volunteer with an animal rescue and have fostered over 30 animals - including doggy-diaper-wearing seniors and bottle-fed baby puppies. I'm comfortable giving medications and...
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Lorena B.

Butler, NJ

from
$15/hr
2 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
administration of medicine
pet sitting
I have had pets all my life, from dogs to cats to hedgehogs to birds to frogs. I currently own an american pit bull terrier, a brown tabby cat, a patter dale terrier, and a budgie. I also have pet sitting experience. I am pursuing an associate's degree in preprofessional biology to become a vet tech.
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Maria V.

Part-time Pet Sitter

Hamburg, NJ

from
$10/hr
Grooming
pet walking
dog training
administration of medicine
pet sitting
+ 1 more
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I love dogs of all sizes and ages. Can also perform baths and light grooming along with walking as needed. I have 5 dogs of my own.
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Masyn H.

Masyn's Bio

Denville, NJ

from
$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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Kathryn R.

Dog Walker/Pet Sitter Available!

Hopatcong, NJ

from
$15/hr
8 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
administration of medicine
pet sitting
I have been consistently and independently walking dogs and pet sitting since 2013. I also worked for Time4Paws in Rockaway, NJ as a Pet-care Provider from February 2015 to October 2015. During this time I: Provided in-home pet care services including walking dogs and feeding dogs, cats, birds and fish. Provided first aid when...
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Sawyer R.

Part-time Pet Sitter

Boonton, NJ

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Grooming
pet walking
pet transportation
administration of medicine
pet sitting
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I'm an experienced animal sitter from my senior year of high school to the present, 6 years. I love dogs of all sizes and ages, I have my own at home which is a English Mastiff, so any size is good with me. I can also perform baths and light grooming.
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Sofia L.

Lake Hopatcong, NJ

from
$18/hr
1 year experience
Grooming
pet walking
boarding
pet sitting
Hi! My name is Sofia I'm 24 years old looking for a part time job for some extra cash. I have 2 cats of my own as well as experience taking care of the dog of the family I am a nanny for. I am available for walks, sitting, or to let animals outside any day typically before 1 oclock.
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Margaret C.

Dover, NJ

from
$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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Sheri P.

Dog Sitter

Sparta, NJ

from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
daily feeding
pet walking
administration of medicine
boarding
+ 1 more
Hi! Besides being a childcare giver, I have such passion when it comes to our four legged family members!! I owned a boxer, named Daisy, for 13 years. My daughters adored her and she was most certainly part of our family! My family and I now own an incredible boxer/German Shepard mix pup named Roxy. She's amazing!! I have always...
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Erika P.

Rockaway, NJ

from
$20/hr
Pet transportation
grooming
pet sitting
pet walking
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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  • 60 dog sitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $15.00/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated dog sitters is 5.0

Recent dog sitter reviews from local parents in Oak Ridge, NJ

Dog Sitters in Oak Ridge, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews of the 60 listed dog sitters

Heather H.

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...

- Francine H.

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.

Victoria J.

Victoria was great with our dogs! She was so sweet and caring to them and spent some extra time with them, since she was just dropping in to...

- Jordan M.

FAQs for finding dog sitters near you in Oak Ridge, NJ

Dog sitters near you in Oak Ridge, 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 Oak Ridge, 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 Oak Ridge, NJ is $15.00.

Yes, you can hire a dog sitter near you in Oak Ridge, 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 Oak Ridge, 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 Oak Ridge, 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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