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Destiny S.

Auburn Senior Looking For Work Over The Summer/Nights And Weekends In The Fall

Riverton, NJ

from
$15/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hello! I am an Auburn university senior majoring in education graduating in December, but I won't move to my new city until June 2022 so I'm looking to help with dog walking/pet sitting! I love animals, grew up on a farm, and go on daily walks of about 4 miles each day. I am experienced with both large and small dogs, along with...
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Maria S.

Pet Sitter/walker

Riverton, NJ

from
$15/hr
2 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
pet transportation
Hello! My name is Maria. I worked in a dog/cat boarding and grooming facility for over a year. I have experience with walking the animals, cleaning, brushing, feedings, as well as playtimes! I love dogs and cats of all breeds and ages and am able to handle all sizes big or small. Thank you!
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Brookann R.

Riverton, NJ

from
$15/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hi! Most of my experience is within childcare, however I have a huge love and passion for animals. I have had a few dogs of my own since I have been 6 years old and have always provided them with the utmost of care. I'm looking for a part-time dog walking/sitting job while I start substituting. I have a passion for learning and...
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Gianna G.

Riverton, NJ

from
$15/hr
5 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hello everyone! I want to share a little info on me. I have my own pup who is 5 years old and is my absolute best friend. I also have experience with dogs of all sizes and breeds- as an example, one of my more recent jobs was dog sitting for a family with two pitbulls and a pug. I can help with dog sitting or walking. I would...
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Jenn B.

Will Love Your Fur-Baby Like My Own

Abington, PA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hello! My name is Jenn, and I am 32 years old. I will be moving to Abington at the end of October and am currently looking for jobs in or near the area. I have been dog walking and pet sitting professionally for over 8 years, and I am insured through PSA. I have had various types of pets since I can remember, so I grew to love...

Mindy H. says "Jenn is very flexible and responds immediately to our requests. She spends a good amount of time with our dogs. We have been very pleased with her...

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Nancy D.

Pet Sitter/Dog Walker

Maple Shade, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hello Pet Parents. My name is Nancy and have been an animal lover/owner for many years where I grew up taking care of dogs, cats, and fish. Currently, I am a pet parent of two cats and two rabbits and call them my fur babies. I decided to get into pet care, not just for the love of animals and treat them as if they were my own,...

Care Member says "Recently moved to NJ and needed to find a new cat sitter. Nancy checks all the boxes with following all the required cat sitting instructions if we...

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Cindy W.

Dependable And Trustworthy; Loving And Experienced Cat-Sitter/Loves Dogs Too!

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Administration of medicine
Hello! I am an animal lover and proud owner, so your pet(s) will be in good hands! Currently, I have one amazing dog and one awesome cat :) I have lots of experience with caring for cats (and fish) while owners are away on vacation: I go to their home to feed, freshen water, clean/freshen/dispose of litter, play, brush, and of...

Emily D. says "I was glad to have found Cindy in 2017 when I was going on vacation and wanted someone to check in, feed, and make sure all was well with my elder cat....

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Marta S.

Would Love To Walk/ Sit Your Cat.

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet sitting
I am an animal lover. I have experience caring for cats, dogs. I have stayed with many animals and am comfortable grooming, walking, feeding, playing with and caring for your pets. I am an energetic undergraduate student with a flexible schedule and look forward to meeting your pets! Please feel free to contact me to discuss...

Sara T. says "I left my home and my two kitties in Marta's care when I went away for a long weekend, and she was marvelous: attentive, detail-oriented, warm, and...

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Jordan G.

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(0)
from
$10/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
daily feeding
Hello! My name is Jordan and I am a student at UPenn. I am 23 and I was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. I love animals, and I have a dog named Duke at home. In the past, I had two gold fish and I have pet sit for cats and walked dogs for neighbors. As an ex-soccer player, I love to run and I am open to taking your dog on a...
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Sarah L.

Philly Pet-Sitter Available

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hi! I am available to provide occasionally pet-sitting care. I am also available for house/pet-sitting if needed. I am currently in graduate school and am always looking for some side gigs! I have done overnight care as well as stops-in to feed/play/keep company etc. I grew up with dogs and am very comfortable with them. I have...

Care Member says "Sarah has been our afternoon babysitter and frequent pet-sitter for almost two years. Cannot say enough nice things about her! She’s kind, honest,...

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Lea L.

Experienced Animal Lover Available For In Home/Overnight Care

Maple Shade, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hello, my name is Lea! I've been a dog groomer for a little over a year and was a dog bather for five years before that. Dogs are not my only specialty, though! I have a lot of experience from many years of people asking me to pet-sit many types of pets, with different needs! I have owned 12 dogs so far in my family, who I have...

Shannon D. says "Lea is fantastic! Great communication and very thorough."

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Baylee S.

Local Animal Lover!

Philadelphia, PA

4.8(1)
from
$9/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grooming
pet sitting
boarding
dog training
pet walking
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Baylee! I have been working as my own buissiness in dog walking and pet sitting for over 2 years now, with some of the same clients as well as new! I absolutely love my job!! I love each and every single one of them as my own! I can do private walks, or boarding, and I even take the dogs to the park together...

Miguel S. says "Baylee loves pets and takes very good care of our Daisy when we go away."

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Carla S.

Love For Animals

Riverside, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience
Pet sitting
boarding
Hi my name is Carla I love animals. I have always taken care of my friends and neighbor's dogs and cats when they traveled. I don't mind bathing or grooming when it's needed. I connect to animals really easily and get to understand their needs! You will not regret me taking care of your pet. I'm Venezuelan but lived in...

Care Member says "I had NEVER left my pet with anyone before. Carla was amazing and my pet loved her immediately. She stayed at my home, another first for me, and I can’t...

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Laura J.

Pet Care And House Sitting Available ASAP

Philadelphia, PA

3.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet transportation
pet sitting
administration of medicine
pet walking
I have a full-time job but the schedule is very flexible so it allows me to pet sit which I love to do since I currently don't have an animal (hoping to get a dog soon!). I am available in the morning, afternoon, and evening for walks and other tasks. I grew up with a golden retriever, rabbit, and guinea pig. I have experience...
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Jennifer W.

Moorestown, NJ

4.5(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Pet walking
administration of medicine
pet transportation
I provide dog walking, and pet sitting in your home. I love dogs and have owned them my whole life. I'm comfortable with dogs of all sizes and ages. I am a very responsible and caring person and would take great care of your pet. I'd be happy to discuss your individual care requirements and would be happy provide more...

Beth P. says "I can't say enough about how thankful we are to have found Jennifer to take care of our pets. I could tell right away that she has a real heart for animals...

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Nikesha C.

Reliable Pet Sitter

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hello, My name is Nikesha. I can provide dog/cat sitting in your own home, taking out for a walking, or checking in daily to make sure your pet are being fed, cleaning litters, etc. I also can do overnight care at my home. I have a big backyard with fenced. I live in fox chase/ Rhawnhurst part of northeast Philadelphia. I am on...

Care Member says "She is a very responsible person, highly recommend "

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Elaina C.

Part-Time Pet Sitter Available For Both Cats And Dogs

Moorestown, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
pet transportation
I was born an animal lover. I grew up always having a dog in our household . In 1989, I had adopted a cat named Skipper, and I had instantly became a cat lover as well. In 2015, I had an office job, and started walking my neighbors dog on my lunch break. I enjoyed it so much, that I expanded my services to pet sitting . Since...

Neil W. says "There is no one I trust more to watch my dog than Elaina (and that includes my family!). Elaina is compassionate, attentive, and responsible, and loves...

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Jason E.

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hi, I'm Jason! With over five years of pet sitting experience, I've had the privilege of caring for pets of all shapes, sizes, and temperaments. As a lifelong animal lover, I've also grown up with four amazing dogs and now have one curious cat, so I truly understand how important your pets are to your family. Currently, I'm...

Jen H. says "Jason did a great job with our cats; they were well cared for, house was tidy and we would absolutely hire him again."

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Monica D.

Experienced, Detail-Oriented Pet-Sitter

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet sitting
administration of medicine
pet walking
Hi! I'm Monica, a part-time student with some gaps in my schedule, looking for occasional work as a pet-sitter in the Philadelphia area. I grew up with many different pets: cats, dogs, leopard frogs, hermit crabs, betta fish, guinea pigs, and hamsters. I am very detail-oriented and have a history of going above and beyond what...

Victoria H. says "Monica was amazing taking care of my dog! She updated me everyday and was very responsive to text messages. Monica stayed at my apartment, did some...

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Mason L.

A Friend To All Animals

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience
Pet sitting
boarding
I provide pet sitting and boarding. My two biggest concerns are safety and attention. I would take care of them as if they were my own. I grew up owning dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, fish, reptiles, and amphibians. My experience ranges in providing pet care for family, friends, neighbors, and clients. I am happy to give baths,...

Monica L. says "Mason is very responsible and he is definitely an animal lover. My dogs absolutely love him. His daily report is detailed and helpful, since I could keep...

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

Recent dog sitter reviews from local parents in Riverton, NJ

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

Jenn B.

Jenn is very flexible and responds immediately to our requests. She spends a good amount of time with our dogs. We have been very pleased...

- Mindy H.

Nancy D.

Recently moved to NJ and needed to find a new cat sitter. Nancy checks all the boxes with following all the required cat sitting...

- Care member

Cindy W.

I was glad to have found Cindy in 2017 when I was going on vacation and wanted someone to check in, feed, and make sure all was well with my...

- Emily D.

FAQs for finding dog sitters near you in Riverton, NJ

Dog sitters near you in Riverton, 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 Riverton, 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 Riverton, NJ is $15.00.

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