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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
pet sitting
daily feeding
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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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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Katherine O.

Oak Ridge, NJ

from
$20/hr
3 years experience
Transportation
light cleaning
errands
I have experience assisting my mom and stepmother and a neighbor with light housekeeping , errands, etc. I enjoy helping the elderly who just need a bit of company and help. I live local in Oak Ridge, NJ. abt 5 min from the Acme. I have lived here for 16 yrs. I'd describe my personality as upbeat, friendly, and engaging. I...
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Brittany D.

Wharton, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
7 years experience
Pet transportation
dog training
pet walking
pet sitting
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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Arianna W.

Part-Time Pet Care, And Child Care

Franklin, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hi, my name is Arianna and I'm a lifelong animal lover who treats every pet like family. With years of experience caring for dogs of all sizes and personalities, I provide safe, dependable, and affectionate care while you're away. Whether it's walks, playtime, feeding, or just extra cuddles, your pet will get the love and...

Care Member says "Always on time, good with scheduling and overall great person and super helpful. Very passionate and good with details and adjusting to situations....

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Krystyn D.

Pet Care Provider with Many Years Experience.

Mount Arlington, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
daily feeding
administration of medicine
I have grown up with dogs, cats, birds, and fish. Our family is definitely an animal loving family, so I am very familiar with taking care of animals. Dogs are generally my favorite especially going on walks, but I will take wonderful care of any animal. You can rest assured that your animals will have all the care they need...

Care Member says "I have a small dog with major separation anxiety. He absolutely LOVES Krystyn. He greets her like he’s known her forever! She comes a few times a week,...

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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
Pet transportation
dog training
grooming
pet walking
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 walking
pet sitting
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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Sydney H.

Denville, NJ

from
$15/hr
3 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
I provide dog/cat sitting in your home, as well as dog walking. I have three years of experience of dog walking and two years of experience of dog sitting. I also have had three dogs and two cats, so I am very experiences with pets. I am comfortable with all sizes of dogs. I love going for walks and hikes so if that is something...
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Rachel B.

Denville, NJ

from
$15/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
Previous personal experience with dogs, interested in re-occurring or regular dog walking positions!
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Sabrina G.

Bloomingdale, NJ

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$25/hr
2 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
I am able to provide pet sitting in your own home as well as dog walking. I love dogs and cats of all sizes and ages. I grew up with a black and tan coon hound and now have an american short hair cat.
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Charley R.

Rockaway, NJ

from
$15/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
I love all animals. Currently have a large dog. I used to have a bird, a gecko, and a turtle. Loves to take long walks.
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Alexis S.

Newfoundland, NJ

from
$20/hr
1 year experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
As a child I grew up with dogs and cats. I absolutely love animals with my whole heart! I enjoy taking dogs for long walks, playing games, cuddle time. Seeing an animal happy is what makes me happy! I have taken care of family friends animals whilst they were away. I love to create a bond and connection with the animal I am...
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Maria V.

Part-time Pet Sitter

Hamburg, NJ

from
$10/hr
Pet transportation
dog training
grooming
pet walking
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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Kathryn R.

Dog Walker/Pet Sitter Available!

Hopatcong, NJ

from
$15/hr
8 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
administration of medicine
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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Caitlin C.

Animal-Loving College Student!

Denville, NJ

from
$20/hr
1 year experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
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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Carri W.

Hopatcong, NJ

from
$15/hr
Pet transportation
grooming
pet walking
pet sitting
I have had 40 years of experience with animals picking up waste, grooming if needed bathing and brushing for short haired dogs if needed for emergency care like getting muddy I would do. First aid care if needed, walking, feeding and watering with fresh water. Care for smaller animals like hamsters and fish, and small lizards NO...
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Christine P.

Experienced + Responsible Pet Caregiver

Wharton, NJ

from
$15/hr
8 years experience
Pet transportation
dog training
pet walking
pet sitting
administration of medicine
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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Sofia L.

Lake Hopatcong, NJ

from
$18/hr
1 year experience
Grooming
pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
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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Deyanira G.

Passionate And Pleasant Babysitter

Wharton, NJ

from
$20/hr
3 years experience
Pet walking
daily feeding
administration of medicine
Joyful Sympathetic Gentle Funny Generous I like working with animals because In Colombia I worked for two years in a veterinary clinic as a veterinary assistant. I have pets: 3 cats and a dog I'm looking for a job that it is fun and dynamic I started working with animals when I was 16 years old In my spare time, I like to...
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  • 60 dog walkers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $16.67/hr as of December 2025

  • The average star rating for rated dog walkers is 5.0

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

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

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.

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.

Brittany D.

Brittany is great Loving kind she is always on time Is a blessing having her caring for the kids Thank you Brittany

- Care member

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

A local dog walker near you in Oak Ridge, NJ will cost you an average of $16.67 per hour. This rate is based on Care.com's data as of December 2025 and may vary depending on the services that you request and your specific situation.

Care.com has 3 dog walkers offering services in Oak Ridge, NJ. You can search for a dog walker by filtering by distance from Oak Ridge or your zip code. From there, compare your options by reading about the specific dog walking services they provide, their experience with dogs, and their hourly rate. You can also read reviews from other pet parents from Oak Ridge to help you decide if the provider is a good fit.

Hiring a dog walker is a great way to eliminate worry and guilt when your dog is home alone for many hours, while also being a good way to keep your dog fit, happy and well socialized. You can read reviews from other pet parents living in Oak Ridge, NJ to help decide if hiring a particular dog walker will be worth it for you.

When searching for dog walkers near you in Oak Ridge, NJ, you can use Care.com to start your search. All dog walkers on Care.com are asked to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck and any dog walkers who complete the Care Checkhave a badge on their profile displaying the date it was run so you can easily recognize them. CareChecks are a great place to start, but we strongly advise that you take additional steps to ensure you feel comfortable with the dog walker you hire, such as running your own background check and asking for references. You can visit our Safety Center to learn more.

On Care.com, there are currently 3 dog walkers near you in Oak Ridge, NJ that you can get to know. You can review dog walker profiles to see who has the experience you’re looking for and who will take on the responsibilities you need help with.

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