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Demetrius R.

Dog Sitter

South River, NJ

from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Dog training
grooming
pet walking
pet sitting
I have 10+ years of dog training walking and some grooming (Minor) I am currently a dog owner I have a beautiful boxer Pitbull name Simba that I adore. I love dogs and they love me:)
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Allia D.

South River, NJ

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$15/hr
5 years experience
my cousin had a dog for 5 years now and I always walk , clean, give her treats and play with her dog.
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Rafaela R.

South River, NJ

from
$25/hr
7 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
My name is Rafa, I'm 26yo, I have a law degree from PUC Minas in Brazil and currently doing a postgraduate degree in cognitive behavioral therapy. I am married and plan to have kids soon. I'm very responsible, reliable, patient, caring and creative. My first language is Portuguese, I speak fluent English and I'm currently...
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Analis B.

Part-time Care Giver

South River, NJ

from
$15/hr
2 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
I provide pet sitting/care in your own home. I nanny for a family where I would take care of the dog as much as I did the kids. I have watched dogs for days/week at a time, as well as random day visits to walk and care for. I love dogs of all sizes and ages, as well as other animals.
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Arline F.

Home Caregiver Available Full Time

South River, NJ

from
$18/hr
2 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
administration of medicine
The skills and knowledge I have gained through my 23 years experiences will help me perform extremely well for any private and organization. Some strengths of mine include: Provide assistance and essential daily services to the dogs that have been entrusted to me during the vacation of the owners. I have provided essential...
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Brittany D.

Pet Care For Dogs!

South River, NJ

from
$15/hr
2 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
daily feeding
I absolutely love animals and taking care of them. I have a dog myself and have been around dogs all my life. Also, I am very familiar with the responsibilities that come with taking care of dogs. I love taking walks so walking dogs is not a problem. I'll pick up after them, feed them, and play with them. They will get all the...
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Iandra S.

South River, NJ

from
$15/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
I love pets and have experience in care such as walking, sitting, grooming and cleaning, I care for pets just like they are my own !!
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Lily M.

Dog And Cat Sitter

Somerset, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$12/hr
2 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
administration of medicine
Experience house-sitting with both dogs and cats, dog-walking, play-time, pet check-in's and more! I also currently own a cat and have experience caring for cats and dogs for 10+ years.
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Maria S.

Part -time Pet Care Giver

South Plainfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
administration of medicine
I have been pet sitting since 2019. My services include dog walking, cat care and dog boarding. I have a family of animal lovers and we all work together to make our furry friends safe, comfortable and happy. I have worked with many kinds of breeds and enjoy caring for them.

Wendy M. says "Maria and her whole loving family, including R, are absolutely great. My dog feels just as at home there as he does at his real home. In fact, I suspect he...

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Svetlana M.

Caring Mom And An Athletic Person. Great Cook

Metuchen, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
1 year experience
Grooming
pet walking
pet sitting
I can help with Pet Sitting, Dog walking and some basic grooming. As a kid I always wanted to play with the biggest dog. I was never afraid of the biggest scariest dog in town. I've walked and cared for various dogs and they always feel good around me. The small dogs always tend to jump in my lap even though it's the first time...

Care Member says "Svetlana is wonderful with my dogs! She’s very gentle and caring, she’s very good with my Bentley, he is not very friendly with other people but he is...

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Alison V.

Friendly, Enthusiastic Cat Sitter

East Brunswick, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grooming
pet walking
pet sitting
daily feeding
administration of medicine
+ 1 more
I love animals. I've had cats all of my life and absolutely adore them. I also love dogs- I'm great with small and large dogs. I don't mind kisses or dogs who jump up when they get excited. I love walking and am happy to do 30 minute or even hour long walks depending on your dog's individual needs. I'm more than happy to run...
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Michele S.

Staten Island, NY Pet Lover!

Staten Island, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
administration of medicine
Hi there! I have a great love for all animals. I have owned and cared for dogs, cats, birds and hamsters since I was a child. I am available to care for your pets in your home, including walking, feeding, playing, administrating medication, or whatever is needed. I am a passionate animal advocate and I appreciate all species...

James M. says "Michele took great care of my elderly mother. Besides providing hands on care for my mom, Michele handled a lot of day-to-day tasks. Michele also helped...

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Kelly F.

Part-Time Pet Caregiver Available

Sayreville, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
daily feeding
boarding
administration of medicine
+ 1 more
I currently work as a veterinarian technician in Westfield. I have been a veterinary technician for 6 years. I have also watched my families dogs and cats while they were away on vacation and I have been pet sitting/dog walking for about 5 years. I have provided overnight care and drop in day visits as well. At work I assist in...

Care Member says "Kelly is extremely proactive and professional. Your pets are in terrific, caring hands."

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Helenanne L.

Animal Lover Here!

Piscataway, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet transportation
administration of medicine
Since I was a child I was drawn to any animal in need. As an adult I have taken in rescue animals of all kinds. I have special experience with parrots and currently have many in my home. I also have 2 rescued cats and one rescued rabbit. All of these animals came to me either from the street or from abusive and neglectful homes....
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Eden G.

Fun Sitter And Expert Fetch Player

Sayreville, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
1 year experience
Pet transportation
grooming
pet walking
pet sitting
Caring for my two pups is the best part of my day. I also enjoy pet sitting for friends and family when they go on vacation, and am looking forward to expanding my walking/petting/boarding services here on care. com. I am a recent college graduate who is trying my best to add some goodness to the world, one happy pet at a time....

David R. says "I had to leave the state for a few days and I needed someone to watch my young puppy and cat. Eden was very professional and absolutely wonderful with...

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Lorie P.

Pet Sitter / Walker

Dayton, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience
Hello :) I recently moved back to New Jersey after spending some time abroad working for a non-profit. I'm also a birth doula, which doesn't take up much time daily. I enjoy exercising (HIIT, pilates, running) traveling, and all things wellness. I adore animals, especially dogs. I have a toy cavoodle called Malcolm for the last...

Michelle D. says "Lorie is such a caring individual. She naturally puts others first and I truly trust her with my life. She has an amazing Aura around her and is a...

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Susan B.

Professional Pet Sitter - Full Time

Edison, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
daily feeding
boarding
administration of medicine
+ 1 more
I have been a professional pet sitter since 2004. I am certified in Pet First Aid and CPR. Some of the services I provide include pet sitting, dog walking, daycare, boarding, overnight, vacation care, special needs pets, medication (pills and/or shots). I have had pets most of my life and have spent many hours volunteering ....

Mike L. says "I was very comfortable with Susan and felt she will be my go to person for my pets. I need to know someone is there for me when I need them. Susan even...

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Samantha L.

Somerset, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
I'm a Pet Person if there ever was one! I have 2 guinea pigs in my apartment right now. I have had fish, gerbils, cats, and dogs in the past. I have experience with Pitbulls and other "aggressive" breeds that are misunderstood. I am comfortable with dogs and cats. I am willing and able to come to you so you don't have to worry...
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Miranda D.

Miranda

South Plainfield, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
Hi I'm Miranda and I love long walks and animals of all types. I would love to help you out with your furry friends.
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Jessica C.

Dog Walker

Edison, NJ

from
$15/hr
3 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
daily feeding
I have years of experience with dog walking and caring for cats. I am very comfortable with pets and have a cat of my own. I would be more than happy to continue my services to your family!
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  • 60 dog walkers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $16.86/hr as of June 2025

Recent dog walker reviews from local parents in South River, NJ

Dog Walkers in South River, NJ are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed dog walkers

Maria S.

Maria and her whole loving family, including R, are absolutely great. My dog feels just as at home there as he does at his real home. In...

- Wendy M.

Svetlana M.

Svetlana is wonderful with my dogs! She’s very gentle and caring, she’s very good with my Bentley, he is not very friendly with other people...

- Care member

Michele S.

Michele took great care of my elderly mother. Besides providing hands on care for my mom, Michele handled a lot of day-to-day...

- James M.

FAQs for finding dog walkers near you in South River, NJ

A local dog walker near you in South River, NJ will cost you an average of $16.86 per hour. This rate is based on Care.com's data as of June 2025 and may vary depending on the services that you request and your specific situation.

Care.com has 7 dog walkers offering services in South River, NJ. You can search for a dog walker by filtering by distance from South River 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 South River 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 South River, NJ to help decide if hiring a particular dog walker will be worth it for you.

When searching for dog walkers near you in South River, 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 7 dog walkers near you in South River, 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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