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Natalie B.

Natalie B!

Short Hills, NJ

from
$25/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hi there! I'm Natalie, a dedicated and friendly pet sitter who treats every furry (or feathered!) friend like family. Whether you need drop-in visits, dog walks, I provide reliable, loving attention to keep your pets happy and comfortable while you're away. With experience caring for all kinds of animals, I make sure they get...
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Samantha L.

Clark, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grooming
pet transportation
pet sitting
pet walking
Hello! My name is Samantha. I am a reliable and experienced dog sitter for the last 5 years. I absolutely love animals! I have done it all from feeding, walking, playing, and hanging out with the animals I sit for. I love dogs of all sizes and ages. Can also perform baths and light grooming. If needed, I have references.

Andrew B. says "Great with our dog Kobe. Flexible with our hours. Will keep her for occasional pet sitting or dog walking in future jobs."

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Gianna P.

Part-Time Animal Sitter.

Bloomfield, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
grooming
administration of medicine
+ 1 more
I have grown up in a family full of different kinds of pets including dogs, cats, rabbits, and fish. Over the past month, I have taken care of our family's sick 12-pound Jack Russell dog by administering four different medicines daily, and spending time with the dog all day and night. Sadly, the dog has currently just passed...
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Kathryn D.

Caring Pet Enthusiast

Scotch Plains, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$12/hr
2 years experience
Pet walking
administration of medicine
pet sitting
I provide dog walking, dog sitting, cat sitting and house sitting in your own home. I am an experienced pet owner. I have owned many cats, as well as one dog. I love animals of all sizes and abilities, and I am happy to accommodate any animals needs.
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Zviad G.

Pet Lover Person And Experienced Sitter

Maplewood, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$21/hr
8 years experience
Pet transportation
pet sitting
pet walking
Friendly and trusted pet sitter, who can care on different kinds of pets and enjoy with dog walking routinely.
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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 sitting
pet walking
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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Sunmi J.

Pet-Sitter

Glen Ridge, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet transportation
boarding
pet sitting
Hello, I currently live in Glen Ridge. I have provided pet(dog, cat) care to friends and family for over 10 years, and I can provide pet sitting in your own or mine as well. I can provide in home daytime, evening and overnight pet care including: dog walks; fed meals; gave treats; refilled water bowls; cleaned litter boxes and...
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Cathy M.

Animal Lover

Maplewood, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
I have a lot of experience of taking care of pets. I, myself had a dog, and I've taken care of the pets of families I have worked for whether it be day walks, feedings and/or overnight care so your fur-babies aren't locked up in a boarding facility; which I love and adore spending time and snuggles. I'm honest, kind, and get...
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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 sitting
pet walking
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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Janine P.

Pet Sitter

Fairfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$33/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet transportation
administration of medicine
pet sitting
I am a dog sitter/dog walker with 15 years experience. I will provide walking feeding, changing water and playing with your pup. I will treat your pop like it was my own. I have two rescue dogs that I just absolutely love. Don't hesitate to give me a call. I have several references that I can give you thank you.

David E. says "Janine always shows up on time and gives extra special care. Highly recommend!"

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Michelle V.

Part Time Pet sitter Available To Take Care Of Your Babies When You're Not Home

Parsippany, NJ

4.9(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 34 families in your area
Pet walking
pet transportation
administration of medicine
pet sitting
I have been a cat owner my entire life and currently have 3 boys. I can provide pet sitting in your home for all kinds of pets. Cats are my specialty! I can also walk the dog and feed the fish! I have over 13 years of experience in walking dogs and pet sitting both on my own and with a company. I love all animals! I am also a...

Stephanie W. says "I would definitely recommend Michelle. She responded promptly. She took great care of my pets: kitties and a fish. She administered medicine to my...

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Gina P.

Scotch Plains, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
Hello my name is Gina I'm a local pet sitter, I live with animals since childhood. I have Over 3 years experience in handling animals and pets(I been working has a local dog walker for the last 3years in combination to my full-time nanny job) Free of allergies from animal hair/dander In-depth knowledge of different breeds of...

Care Member says "I cannot recommend Gina enough as a cat sitter! Whenever I need to travel, she is my go-to person for taking care of my two cats. From the moment I met...

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Desiree R.

Pet Sitter- Dogs,Cats,Fish

Montclair, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
boarding
pet sitting
Newly Rutgers graduate . I am an avid animal lover and have always had them growing up. I currently have 2 dogs, 3 cats, and a fish! I've also had a gecko and rabbits. Open to taking care of most animals just ask!
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Jedean M.

The Love Of Dogs

Newark, NJ

from
$15/hr
2 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I find great joy in dog sitting and dog walking, as I consider it to be a therapeutic experience. Dogs, with their affectionate nature, are truly the best companions, bringing immense love and joy into our lives.
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Harmony E.

Pet Sitter

Caldwell, NJ

from
$17/hr
1 year experience
Pet transportation
pet sitting
pet walking
Hi there, my name is Harmony and I am 21 years old. I have 2 cats and a dog and have previous experience caring for other peoples pets. I would love to help you out with whatever help you need and am available to start whenever you need!
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Marisol V.

Cedar Grove, NJ

from
$15/hr
7 years experience
Pet walking
pet transportation
boarding
pet sitting
If you need a reliable and trustworthy dog sitter, please contact me. I have been boarding and taking care of dogs for over 7 years. Dogs are so special and bring so much joy that it truly is one of the best services I can provide.
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Charlie H.

Experienced Pet Sitter

West Orange, NJ

from
$15/hr
2 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Over the past 6 years, I have worked for over a dozen families sitting for cats and dogs as well as dog walking specifically! I've also had 6 cats and 1 dog throughout my life. I absolutely love animals and I'd love to take care of yours.
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Ebony L.

For The Love Of Our Furry Friends

Hillside, NJ

from
$15/hr
Pet transportation
boarding
pet walking
I am a proud furry parent of Uno (dog) Tiggy(cat) Buddah ( cat) we have been together for 6 years. I have been pet sitting since 2016 I have traveled to pet sit and house sit. If you are in need of Quality pet sitting I can provide you with my services
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Keylan R.

Reliable Pet Sitter!

New Providence, NJ

from
$15/hr
3 years experience
I have more than 5 years of experience caring after animals. I used to have a black Labrador and now have 2 cats at home. They are my crazy children! I also watch a beautiful blue Hyacinth Macaw some weekends. I am comfortable with any pet as long as snakes aren't involved (I fear them ). I am soon to be CPR pet certified. I...
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Muriel A.

Caregiver Available

Belleville, NJ

from
$25/hr
Pet walking
boarding
pet sitting
My name is Carolina, and I am 27 years old! I volunteered at a shelter for rescued dogs and cats for 2 years, and I rescued some dogs on my own. I have 2 dogs that are part of my family. I love spending time and taking care of animals. I have experience in dog walking and pet sitting for both dogs and cats. Feel free to contact...
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  • 60 dog sitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $25.00/hr as of November 2025

Recent dog sitter reviews from local parents in Short Hills, NJ

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

Samantha L.

Great with our dog Kobe. Flexible with our hours. Will keep her for occasional pet sitting or dog walking in future jobs.

- Andrew B.

Jasmine F.

Jasmine has been wonderful. She is attentive, reliable and very kind with our cats. We are grateful to have her. I highly recommend her.

- Kim B.

Janine P.

Janine always shows up on time and gives extra special care. Highly recommend!

- David E.

FAQs for finding dog sitters near you in Short Hills, NJ

Dog sitters near you in Short Hills, 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 Short Hills, 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 Short Hills, NJ is $25.00.

Yes, you can hire a dog sitter near you in Short Hills, 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 Short Hills, 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 Short Hills, 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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