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Kayla A.

Pet Sitter/Walker

Wayne, NJ

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
With years of experience in pet sitting, I provide personalized care for dogs and cats, ensuring their safety, comfort, and happiness. I offer regular feeding, walks, playtime, and companionship, while also managing any special needs or routines. Trust me to keep your pets relaxed and well-cared for while you're away.
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Katarina R.

Wayne, NJ

5.0(0)
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$10/hr
7 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Kat. I'm a junior at the University of Alabama (studying online) majoring in Mechanical Engineering, and I have years of experience caring for children, pets, and homes. I've worked with kids of all ages since my freshman year of high school, and I'm certified in Lifeguarding, CPR, First Aid, Cat and Dog First...
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Yasmin A.

Part-time Caregiver

Wayne, NJ

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$22/hr
8 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi there! I'm Yasmin. I graduated with my Bachelor's degree in 2020 and currently work from home with a very flexible schedule. I currently live in Wayne with my boyfriend and our adorable new kitten, Remi. I have years of experience in childcare, including nannying for a family of four children over a span of four years. I...
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Juliana P.

Wayne, NJ

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$15/hr
4 years experience
My name is Juliana, I am 21 years old and I consider myself a responsible, loving and patient person. I started working with children 5 years ago where for 3 years I took care of three little ones aged 2, 4 and 5. This experience strengthened my creativity, patience and love for childcare. I like to create a safe and fun...
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Morgan K.

Pompton Lakes, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
administration of medicine
I have had pets my entire life and love being around animals in general. I am comfortable with cats, dogs, any various other pets. I am comfortable with dogs of any size, I have two large ones of my own! I have done dog walking for multiple families in the past and cat sitting as well. :)

Maureen A. says "I really appreciate her prompt responses to whenever I contact her. Also, she always gave me an update on her walk and visit with our dog, without my...

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Kathy F.

Haskell, NJ

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
I've had animals all my life. As a child my family had 2 dogs and 3 cats. and we always rescued birds, squirrels, and any other animal that need help. when I was adult my husband and I had an entire room dedicated to reptiles. we had an Iguana, Collard lizards, multiple snakes and many fish tanks. Now we just have our wonderful,...

Caroline H. says "Kathy is very reliable, friendly and flexible! She has taken care of my 3 cats, guinea pig and fish multiple times. She sends me updates at every...

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Dina V.

Animal Lover To Take Care Of Your Furry Family Members

Hawthorne, NJ

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Pet transportation
pet walking
administration of medicine
Hi! I have been a professional dog walker for 5 years now, I love animals and its always been my dream to be able to work with them on a daily basis. I do regular walk, feedings, administer meds if necessary, playtime after our walk. Seeing how happy a dog is when I come in and how excited they are to be going on their walk...

Lisa S. says "Dina is a very responsible, caring and trustworthy person. She is amazing, and she takes care of my princess as if it's her own. She has excellent...

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Francine M.

Pet Sitter

Clifton, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$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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Pamela C.

Dog Walker/ Pet Sitter

Clifton, NJ

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

Part-Time Babysitter Or Dog Walker

Elmwood Park, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi My name is Jessica. I'm an experienced nanny for over 8 years, with great references. I have my own transportation and a clean driving record. I have worked with infants, toddlers, and elementary aged kids. As part of my responsibilities, I have taken children to school and various activities such as gym, story time, the...

Jaclyn M. says "We hired Jessica to assist with after school childcare and meal preparation, and she has exceeded my expectations. Finding Jessica on care.com was like...

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Sarah M.

Verona, NJ

5.0(0)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
pet transportation
daily feeding
Hi! My name is Sarah and I'm 29 years old. I live in Verona, NJ and currently work as a special education teacher in Maywood. Outside of teaching, I have a huge love for animals and plenty of hands-on experience caring for pets. I've had two dogs throughout my life and currently have a cat of my own, so I understand how...
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Lobeth N.

Part-Time Babysitter

Paterson, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
My responsibilities are: - Clean up dining area after meal. - Adhere to particular dietary rules inside family. - Change and wash children's sheets and towels. - Iron children's clothes. - Carry out children's shopping as directed by the parents. - Carry out children's laundry. - Accompany children in parks and activity clubs. -...

Tamera B. says "Lobeth became a part of our family to the point where she traveled with us and became close to our real family. After I hired her, she quickly learned...

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Jessica P.

Pet Lover

Elmwood Park, NJ

5.0(0)
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$15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
daily feeding
My name is Jessica. I have a pooch of my own/6 pound yorkie, we call him Troy and he is filled with love and so much energy. Animals have always been a huge part of my life. I'm an experienced dog walker for 6 years now. I love nice walks around nature or even short stops to dog parks near town. Depending on size, I enjoy...
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Laura P.

Pet And Animal Lover Will Feed, Walk, Play With, And Give Love And Care To Your Pets

Verona, NJ

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Daily feeding
boarding
pet walking
pet sitting
administration of medicine
+ 1 more
Hello Pet people!! I am Laura, a mother of 3 from Verona. I am also mother to 5 pets. My family and friends suspect I'm an animal whisperer. Although I have never done this for profession before, I have done it for love my whole life. My family and I currently have 1 dog, 3 cats, a bearded dragon (and some hermit crabs I didn't...

Nicole A. says "Laura is amazing! We have three young cats and Laura recently began caring for them. Laura is so thoughtful gentle and loving to our "babies" and treats...

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Ana Gabriela R.

Love Pets

Passaic, NJ

4.0(0)
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$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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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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Katarzyna P.

Experienced Housekeeper Available From Monday To Saturday Part-Time

Elmwood Park, NJ

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
10 years experience
Cabinet cleaning
bathroom cleaning
changing bed linens
carpet cleaning
basement cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello! I am 37 years old. I have 12 years of experience working as a housekeeper / laundry person /cook/ organizer, babysitter. I have 6 great references available upon request. I am great at cleaning, laundry, washing dishes , ironing, polishing silver, packing , unpacking and organizing and cooking. I can also do some...

Zoe O. says "Kasha is the best house cleaner we have ever had, she organizes and gets the entire home clean instead of others who pile things and don't get everywhere....

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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 sitting
pet transportation
administration of medicine
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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Janine P.

Transportation

Fairfield, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am available to help you with Senior transportation! I live in Fairfield I am a mother of 3 all adults ! I have a clean driving record and reliable car please call me anytime I am a very loving person! I have 3! dogs 2 I rescued I also assist in rescue I have helped homeless dogs find living homes! If you leave your dog/pet...
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Carla N.

Paterson, NJ

3.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience
I love children especially the infants age, I have babysat before, I also love pets, I'm a dog mom myself... I love to go on walks, and like to make art crafts with children. I started working with kids when I was 19 years old and it's been going great One thing you should know about me is I'm a honest and caring person, I'm...

Libby F. says "Carla was wonderful with my children, providing excellent care and being generally easy to work with. However, about a month into her employment, she began...

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  • 60 dog walkers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.21/hr as of December 2025

  • The average star rating for rated dog walkers is 5.0

Recent dog walker reviews from local parents in Wayne, NJ

Dog Walkers in Wayne, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews of the 60 listed dog walkers

Morgan K.

I really appreciate her prompt responses to whenever I contact her. Also, she always gave me an update on her walk and visit with our dog,...

- Maureen A.

Kathy F.

Kathy is very reliable, friendly and flexible! She has taken care of my 3 cats, guinea pig and fish multiple times. She sends me updates at...

- Caroline H.

Dina V.

Dina is a very responsible, caring and trustworthy person. She is amazing, and she takes care of my princess as if it's her own. She has...

- Lisa S.

FAQs for finding dog walkers near you in Wayne, NJ

A local dog walker near you in Wayne, NJ will cost you an average of $17.21 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 24 dog walkers offering services in Wayne, NJ. You can search for a dog walker by filtering by distance from Wayne 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 Wayne 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 Wayne, NJ to help decide if hiring a particular dog walker will be worth it for you.

When searching for dog walkers near you in Wayne, 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 24 dog walkers near you in Wayne, 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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