Find Trusted Home Pet Sitting Near Me in Dunellen, NJ
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I'm a loving pet mom I've raised 3 dogs. Currently have 1 at home. I love & care for other animals just like they are my own.
I am a college grad with animal experience who can sit your pets in your own home. What I can offer to you and your pets is patience and a genuine love of animals. I have experience with dogs and cats mostly and am comfortable with walking, feeding, and grooming pets.
Nicole can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, boarding
5.0
(1)
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I have been an experienced sitter for 3 years. Having pets my whole life helps with this experience as well.
Jezabel can also help with: Dog training, grooming, pet transportation, pet walking, boarding, pet sitting & more
5.0
"Jezabel watches my puppy when I go on vacation. She is very reliable and caring. I would not hesitate to use her services again. "
Ida C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I'm an experienced pet owner with great references and 10+ years of experience. I love dogs of all sizes and ages. Can also perform baths and light grooming as well as ample activity such as running.
I am also willing to provide home services if you are going out of town. I can stay with...
Melissa can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
(1)
Growing up, I have always had animals, from cats to fish. I have 2 cats and 2 dogs at home currently and have always taken care of them. I also pet-sit for neighbors when they go on vacation. I have watched 2 dogs for weeks at a time, taking them on walks, playing, and feeding them. I am not scared of animals and I love all...
Emily can also help with: Pet sitting, daily feeding, pet walking, boarding
5.0
(2)
I will provide dog walking, waste clean up, provide food/water and dog/cat sitting in your home. I have been raised around dogs and cats my whole life and as an adult I've had several pets in my home at the same time. I've share a home with birds (parakeets), fish, a snapping turtle, a hamster named Charlie and 2 cats named Nene...
Elizabeth can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Very caring and responsible individual, reliable and trustworthy!"
Laura S.
5.0
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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been an overnight pet sitter for the past 3 years and I am passionate about what I do. I am committed to you and your pet. I know how hard it is to leave them when going away, and I take my pet sittings very seriously, because my love for animals is endless and I will be sure to treat your pet as my own.
I have cared for...
Autumn can also help with: Boarding, administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet walking, daily feeding
5.0
"She is reliable. I am very comfortable leaving her with my dog. My dog is always happy and excited to see her so I feel that speaks for itself."
Marybeth C.
5.0
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I'd describe my personality as friendly, funny and empathetic with a deep love for animals.
I like working with animals because I feel most at peace when I am around them and feel like they are part of the family.
I'm looking for a job that I am excited about and look forward to going to everyday.
I've volunteered at an...
Maureen can also help with: Pet walking, daily feeding, pet sitting
5.0
"Maureen is THE person you want to take care of your fur babies. She is the absolute best with my dog! She is kind and loving and patient. Leaving them with her is just like them being with me! You can truly see how much she loves animals! "
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Samantha L.
Somerset, NJ
$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
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...
Samantha can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
My family always had pets. From dogs to fish and chickens. I am an animal lover that always advocated for them.
My experience as a pet sitter begin when I was a teenager, I started from walking my family pets to my neighbors pets and now as a profession, from the smallest ones to the big big ones.
I considered it a profession...
Raida can also help with: Pet walking, administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet transportation
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
Mia M.
Westfield, NJ
$10-15/hr • 4 yrs exp
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I have experience sitting for dogs of all sizes and love animals!
Mia can also help with: Pet walking
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I've had dogs, goats, a horse and cats over the last 25 yrs. I can give meds, shots and subcute fluids.
I'm comfortable with all sizes and breeds of dogs. Obviously, I'm an animal lover, take my responsiility towards them seriously, and provide loving care to them all.
I was a PTA in home health for 25 years, and am currently...
Janice can also help with: Boarding, pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
Paige S.
Bridgewater, NJ
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Trustworthy And Dependable Petsitter Available For Your Peace Of Mind
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Paige! I am 31 years old and grew up in Bridgewater, NJ. I am a digital marketing professional who is currently in between jobs.
I have a variety of experiences caring for pets. I grew up with cats and 2 dogs so I love both and I identify as a cat person and a dog person :) In adulthood, I became the designated...
Paige can also help with: Boarding, pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
I have been passionate about animal care for years. I am experienced with dogs of all breeds and have volunteered at an animal shelter for over two years walking unplaced dogs. I can provide dog sitting in your own home or take your dog on walks. I love dogs of all breeds and sizes.
Chloe can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet walking, pet sitting
I have grown up with many animals throughout my life and I would love to pet sit while I am home from college. I have previously done dog walking as a summer job for neighbors and family friends and I have experience with volunteering at Home For Good Dogs animal shelter in Berkeley Heights NJ. My friends and family have always...
Luci can also help with: Pet transportation, administration of medicine, pet walking, pet sitting
I love animals! All pets need TLC, they are our best friends. Exercise and special attention is very important to a healthy and happy pet. While you are out of the house doing errands or working, your best friend is usually at home patiently waiting for you to return. I believe that they, too, need to get out and have special...
Dana can also help with: Pet transportation
Past experience pet sitting for long weekends/vacations, in my home and in others' homes. Have worked with large and small breed dogs with tasks including feeding, walking, exercising, and giving medicine. Also have volunteer experience at dog shelter.
Shannon can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet walking, pet sitting
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I have looked after a range of different dogs, for a week or less. I also own a cat, and have cat sitted a few times before.
Hello!
My name is Bianca D., and I have had a few experiences pet-sitting. My family has 2 dogs, one is 3 and the other is 13 years old. I love going home to spend time with them. I grew up having a lot of dogs around me, so my love for them (and animals in general) just grows more and more. My last experience dog-sitting was...
Bianca can also help with: Pet walking, boarding, pet sitting
I have a lifetime of experience. I raised and cared for our family dog. I fostered and trained puppies until a forever home is found. I've even cared for my close family and friends's pets.
I am a compassionate, patient, and understanding person. I have an immense love and care for animals which led me to become a vegetarian...
Erica can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
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Recent home pet sitting reviews from local pet parents in Dunellen, NJ
Jezabel G.
5.0
Jezabel watches my puppy when I go on vacation. She is very reliable and caring. I would not hesitate to use her services again.
- Ida C.
Elizabeth A.
5.0
Very caring and responsible individual, reliable and trustworthy!
- Laura S.
Autumn H.
5.0
Autumn bonded with my cats when she stopped over to meet us! I'll definitely hire her again.
- Susan A.
Maureen S.
5.0
It is very obvious that Maureen loves animals. She came on time each day for a week to feed my kitty and clean litter box. I really had a sense of calm knowing she was caring for Belle.
- Care member
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FAQs for home pet sitting near you in Dunellen
In 2024, how much does in-home pet sitting cost in Dunellen, NJ?
Hiring a pet sitter to come to your home in Dunellen, NJ will cost an average of $19.00 per hour as of May 2024. This pet sitting rate will vary depending on the services you need, the types of pets you have, how many pets you have, and how often you need the pet sitter to come to your house.
How can I find in-home pet sitters near me in Dunellen, NJ?
You can search for local in home pet sitters by distance from Dunellen, NJ on Care.com. From there, you can filter candidates based on their experience, services they provide, and reviews from other pet parents they've worked for. There are currently 2 in home pet sitters in Dunellen, NJ, although you can expand the radius of your search if you'd like to increase your options.
What types of local in-home pet sitting services can I find near me in Dunellen, NJ?
In home pet sitters in Dunellen, NJ can offer different services when you can't be at home to care for your pet, but the most common providers are in home dog and cat sitters. However, you can easily find pet sitters that will come to your home to care for other animals. Just ask each candidate what their experience is in caring for the specific pets you have.
How can I safely hire pet sitting in my home near me in Dunellen, NJ?
To safely hire a home pet sitting provider near you in Dunellen, NJ, we strongly advise you to do your own research and run an independent background check. We do request that all providers on Care.com complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. Any home pet sitting providers who complete a CareCheck have a badge on their profile that displays the date it was run. However, we do recommend doing your own research before hiring someone to come into your home.
Can I hire overnight home pet sitting near me in Dunellen, NJ?
Yes, you can hire at home overnight pet sitting near you in Dunellen, NJ. When you browse Care.com home pet sitting provider profiles, you can learn more about which pet caregivers near you offer overnight home pet sitting services.