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Delaney M.

Rutherford, NJ

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$20/hr
6 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hi, my name is Delaney, and caring for animals has always been something I genuinely love. I have experience caring for both dogs and cats, and I understand that every animal has their own personality, routine, and needs. I also worked at a dog grooming salon for three years, where I bathed dogs and made sure they were...
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Giuliana B.

Pet-sitter/Dog Walker

Rutherford, NJ

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Pet walking
I have grown up with multiple dogs and am an animal lover! Currently, I have my a mini-golden doodle and a shi-pooh. My services include pet sitting or dog walking. I am happy to stop by your home while your pet's human is out either once or multiple times a day to take care of your pet's needs. This can include feeding, giving...
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Angela A.

Rutherford, NJ

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$16/hr
10 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
Hello, my name is Angela, I have been babysitting. teaching and doing pet care for about 15 years. I have a kind and sweet nature and will treat your pets as my own. I have a mini goldendoodle at home and she is my world. I would love to meet your furry babies. I am available for dog sitting, walking and transportation. Or just...
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Pamela C.

Dog Walker/ Pet Sitter

Clifton, NJ

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

Part Time Pet-sitter Available For In Home Care

New York, NY

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
Growing up, I spent plenty of time caring for the various fish, dogs, and cats my family has adopted. Being a pet owner and caretaker is second nature to me! I love spending time with everyone's furry friends, but I'm also very keen on making sure they're always 100% comfortable with me first! A good animal-human relationship is...
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Engji H.

Part Time Pet Sitter

Clifton, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience
Dog training
pet walking
pet sitting
pet transportation
I have had experiences with animals all my life. I provide dog sitting in homes. I have had the occasional dog sit and live in the home while the family has been on vacation. I am not allergic to any pets considering I have a cat at home. I would definitely consider myself an animal lover.

Melanie M. says "I trust Engie with my entire dental practice and with my kids. She is smart , upbeat and trustworthy. She even watches my home and my pet when we are...

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Francine M.

Pet Sitter

Clifton, NJ

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
7 years experience
Pet walking
I'm an experienced pet owner and walker. For four years, I've sat for a large dog in Montclair. My responsibilities included walks, feeding and staying at the house while the family was away on vacation. I'll be able to do mornings, lunch visits, evenings, and everything in between. I'll give your pet the 1:1 attention he or she...

Jenifer C. says "Francine is great! Very dependable, friendly, and excellent with communication. Francine watched our dog while we were away and always kept us updated by...

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Karina Q.

Flexible Trustworty Pet Sitter!!!

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Pet sitting
boarding
administration of medicine
pet walking
pet transportation
Hello Families! My name is Karina. I have been working as a pet sitter, for the last seven years in Brooklyn-NY. I had the opportunity to work for a petsitting company and during that time I took care of different breeds and ages of dogs and cats. For the last two years I worked for a family who have two chihuahuas one...

Brad P. says "Karina took care of our 2 cats over the holidays while we were away. She did such a great job, we certainly recommend her and will use her again in the...

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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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Michelle R.

Upper West Side Dog Walker

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
Pet walking
Hi, My name is Michelle I am available for dog walking on the Upper West Side. I live very close to Riverside Park. I have experience walking dogs as I have had several dogs of my own and I am looking to make a little extra money. I am very reliable, punctual and trust worthy. I am also available for cat sitting

Kathy A. says "Dependable, flexible, and trustworthy to "

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Mia S.

Professional Pet Friend - Dog Walker And Caretaker

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
4 years experience
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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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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Allie S.

Pet Sitter/Walker/Nanny

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
Pet sitting
boarding
administration of medicine
pet walking
pet transportation
I grew up with a variety of pets in my home (hamsters, guinea pigs, lizards, dogs). I provide dog sitting in my home and can either nanny or take your pets on walks. I love all animals and treat every furry friend like my own!

Danielle K. says "Allie has watched my 3 year old Cavapoo, Rosie, on several occasions. She sent me updates about Rosie during the entire duration of the stay and make me...

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Emily S.

Pet Sitter

Jersey City, NJ

5.0(0)
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$15/hr
1 year experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
pet transportation
Hello! My name is Emily and I am looking for extra work in my down time. I am located in Downingtown and have my own car, so willing to come to you. I have two cats of my own, have had four at once and grew up with a dog and other small animals here and there. I consider myself a big animal person, I love all kinds and can't...
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Lisa B.

Dog/Cat Mom

Hawthorne, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet transportation
pet walking
I have extensive knowledge in dog care, medical conditions, nutrition, and dog products/fashion (my business). I know how to read a dog's body language. I am from New York and have safely walked dogs on the busiest streets. Safety is my utmost priority when walking a dog. I am always aware of other dogs in their sight. I believe...

Susan B. says "I would highly recommend Lisa to anyone searching for a loving and reliable caregiver. Lisa provided daily care for my cat while I was vacationing. Each...

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Ameera A.

Part-Time Caregiver!

Harrison, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
I have dog sat rescue dogs in my mom's friend's house. While they were away I slept over and took care of her such as taking her out for walks or to the park and I also fed her. I overall loved her as my own. When there was an emergency we took her to the vet, so I am well-aware of what should happen in any sticky situation.
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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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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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Jenna B.

Pet Sitter

New York, NY

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
7 years experience
Pet walking
Hello! My name is Jenna. I am 21 years old. I Provide pet sitting in your own home. I love pets of all sizes and ages. I have experiencing caring for Dogs, Cats, Hamsters, Guinea pig, rat, Bunny ect.
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Kyla G.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$33/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
administration of medicine
Hi there! I'm Kyla, a dedicated pet sitter with 5 years of experience caring for pets of all kinds. I have a deep love for all creatures and strive to ensure they are happy and healthy under my care. I have over 5 years of experience as a pet sitter and dog walker, caring for pets with different needs and personalities. I've...

Leah I. says "She did an amazing job with our dog Ruby."

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  • 60 dog sitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.67/hr as of March 2026

Recent dog sitter reviews from local parents in Rutherford, NJ

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

Pamela C.

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...

- Mary W.

Engji H.

I trust Engie with my entire dental practice and with my kids. She is smart , upbeat and trustworthy. She even watches my home and my pet...

- Melanie M.

Francine M.

Francine is great! Very dependable, friendly, and excellent with communication. Francine watched our dog while we were away and always kept...

- Jenifer C.

FAQs for finding dog sitters near you in Rutherford, NJ

Dog sitters near you in Rutherford, 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 Rutherford, 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 Rutherford, NJ is $18.67.

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