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60 home pet sitting are listed in Elizabeth, NJ
The average rate is $14/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby home pet sitting is 4 years
Home pet sitting in Elizabeth, NJ
Melissa M.
Elizabeth, NJ
$15-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I'm a dog owner and lover myself with great references. I've owned numerous dogs and have experience sitting various breeds and ages of dogs. I can also perform baths and light grooming. I understand your furry friend is more family than anything and I'd love to treat them as such.
Melissa can also help with: Pet sitting, dog training, pet walking, administration of medicine
Tina R.
Elizabeth, NJ
$14-19/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi there! My name is Tina, I absolutely love animals! I have 2 cats of my own. I have also taken care of small animals such as guinea pigs, and fish, but mostly have looked after dogs and cats. I first started pet sitting in 2008 when friends would go out of town. I would stay in the home and take care of the pets, follow any...
Tina can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Celita P.
Elizabeth, NJ
$18-22/hr
I've had dogs my entire life and I even am going to start school soon in veterinary medicine! I currently have 3 dogs! Princess, Coco, and Harry. A Shih-tzu, Yorkie, & Border Collie Blue Heeler Mix! I provide dog sitting in your own home. I Love Dogs of all sizes and ages.
Celita can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet walking
I will be able to pet sit in your home, walks and I am open to other tasks as well! Feel free to ask me anything.
Sharifa can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
(1)
Hi! my name is Hazel, I grow up my whole life having adorable dogs as an extension in my family, everything started with a volunteer that I did in Argentina in a foundation, but two years ago I started getting payed for something that I love, work with kids and dogs (currently one cat too). I can provide dog sitting in your own...
Hazel can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine, grooming
Melissa C.
Bloomfield, NJ
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
My name is Melissa and I have been an animal lover my entire life. I provide pet sitting and care services IN YOUR HOME! My goal is to provide peace of mind to pet parents and a caring and fun experience for your pet(s) while you are away for work, vacation or a hobby. I am an excellent alternative to boarding, your pet(s)...
Melissa can also help with: Pet transportation, dog training, boarding, pet walking, pet sitting
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
Bonded and insured
5.0
"Melissa is wonderful - she is timely and available as needed. I already have a cat care provider, but needed some fill-in/back-ups and worked this out with Melissa. Melissa is great about scheduling and provides great care for my cats. She is very kind and your pet...
Katie A.
Cheryl G.
Glen Ridge, NJ
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(13)
Hired by 16 families in your neighborhood
I provide pet-sitting and dog walks in your home, where your animals are happiest. Overnight sitting available, cat and small animal care, and of course, dog walking! I am am animal shelter director with over 10 years experience and the proud mama of a wonderful gang of rescued cats.
Bonded and insured.
Cheryl can also help with: Pet transportation, administration of medicine, pet walking, pet sitting
Skills:
Bonded and insured
5.0
"Cheryl is a true animal lover. Not only did she care for our two cats when we were away but she also sent us photos of our pets. It is such a relief to know that we have someone so caring and professional whenever we need to travel."
Elena B.
Sarah C.
Brooklyn, NY
$18-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Nurturing And Outgoing Sitter For Your Home And All Your Little Creatures
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello there! While I am fairly new to care. com, I have over 16 years experience of pet and house-sitting, as well as some child care, and can provide many references. Currently, I work in Office Administration and Bookkeeping within the hospitality industry, but am looking to go back to school and work independently while...
Sarah can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Sarah was an excellent dog/house sitter for us!! We have a special little pup who can have tummy issues in stressful situations. Sarah took notes and asked all the right questions to be completely prepared. She was incredibly understanding of our preference to have...
Christine W.
5.0
(1)
I am able to provide daily cat sitting visits at your home, as well as water plants, get mail, and assist with various other errands.
Kathryn can also help with: Pet sitting
5.0
(2)
Hello my name is Erica! I'm a work from home girl with a extremely flexible schedule and loves dogs! I am extremely passionate about dogs and have over 7 years experience working as a dog bather, sitter, and animal shelter volunteer. I grew up with dogs always in the home and have experience with both large and small dogs, young...
Erica can also help with: Pet walking, administration of medicine, pet sitting, boarding
5.0
"Erica is a dream! We've been using her as our sitter for our 3 year old yorkie for a few years now and couldn't be happier! She is very responsive and helpful, follows all of our instructions, sends me texts and pictures throughout the day, and is so kind and so...
Pamela S.
Sarah V.
New York, NY
$15-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Sarah and I enjoy animals of all ages and sizes but I have most experience with dogs. I can provide safe care for your pets in your own home. I am willing to perform baths and light grooming along with other specific requests. I'm a responsible and experienced sitter with 7 years of experience. I grew up with...
Sarah can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, administration of medicine
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
Sunmi can also help with: Pet walking, boarding, pet sitting, pet transportation
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.
Mackenzie C.
Belleville, NJ
$39/hr • 10 yrs exp
Gentle & Loving Sitter Ready To Provide Care For Your Fluffy Friends
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Mackenzie! I'm a 21-year-old girl currently located in Nutley, New Jersey! All of my life, it's been a huge dream of mine to work within a field where I can provide love, compassion and help for animals. In the near future, I am opening my own business - Peace, Love & Paws! which will offer all different kinds of pet...
Mackenzie can also help with: Pet sitting, dog training, pet walking, pet transportation, boarding
Skills:
NAPPS Certified
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
Bonded and insured
5.0
"MacKenzie C. Did an outstanding job. She went beyond my expectations dog sitting my lovely Shih tzu Lola. She cared for her for the whole week from Monday to Sunday and returned my dog the same Sunday morning. My Lola didn't even want to leave her they were in...
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Natasha T.
Jersey City, NJ
$15/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(11)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am Natasha and I have been a substitute teacher for several years for grades k-12. On days I am at home I have cared for friends , family and clients pets when they have been away from home by either dog walking and or pet sitting. I love animals. When I was growing up our house was full of cats, dogs, turtles, frogs and...
Natasha can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, administration of medicine
5.0
"Natasha is such a wonderful, kind, and dependable person and pet sitter! She got on with our pets immediately and cared for them and our home as if they were her own. Communication was easy and reliable! She sent pictures and updates to keep us informed while...
Ashley A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I provide pet sitting in your home. It does not matter what pet, I have had experience with dogs, cats, lizards, rats, etc. and am comfortable around all animals. I can perform baths and provide exercise for your pet if and have no problem dealing with animals. I love to work with them!
Marya can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
(1)
I love animals but especially dogs! I have 2 of my own, plus 1 foster dog-chip, cannon and taco! I work with a rescue, I foster dogs and cats that have been saved from various situations. I'm comfortable with any breed and size. Im learning how to train dogs, I read a lot about them and am practicing with my 3 boys. I love...
Raquel can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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My name is Sarah and I am a graduate of College. I moved to Boulder this summer and live with my boyfriend who is a graduate student of the University. Throughout college I worked in Mountain Lakes, New Jersey. I was a Site Director for a morning care program at the Elementary School. There I was in charge of 10 kids...
Sarah can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking, daily feeding
I provide pet sitting in your own home! If needed I can provide care in my home as long as your fur baby is friendly as I have 2 cats and a dog! I've loved and cared for animals all of my life. I can administer oral medication, give baths and ensure plenty of daily exercise! I have a little over a year of professional experience...
Samantha can also help with: Pet transportation, administration of medicine, pet sitting, boarding, pet walking
I can offer a few different services, outlined below.
I provide pet sitting in your own home, as well as dog walking. I have owned and cared for dogs and cats my whole life and know how important it is to know they are safe and cared for while you're away!
I also provide tutoring - I obtained a B. S. degree in neuroscience...
Emily can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
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Recent home pet sitting reviews from local pet parents in Elizabeth, NJ
Melissa C.
5.0
We hired Melissa for dog walking help when our son was a few months old and we needed help taking our dog out in the afternoons. She was always so easy to work with, always on time, polite and friendly. It was evident she loves dogs and our dog loved her. We trusted her in our home when we weren't...
- David S.
Cheryl G.
5.0
Cheryl G. is a total professional and has taken care of our cats for years. Totally recommend her!!!
- Care member
Sarah C.
5.0
Sarah was an excellent dog/house sitter for us!! We have a special little pup who can have tummy issues in stressful situations. Sarah took notes and asked all the right questions to be completely prepared. She was incredibly understanding of our preference to have her spend as much time as possible...
- Christine W.
Erica M.
5.0
Erica has been a life saver! This was my first time using a sitter and I'm so glad everything worked out as it did! Throughout the whole experience, Erica provided my puppy Mia with genuine love and care she was always so excited to see her and would wag her tail extensively. Erica was extremely...
- Jessica F.
Elizabeth A.
5.0
Very caring and responsible individual, reliable and trustworthy!
- Laura S.
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FAQs for home pet sitting near you in Elizabeth
In 2024, how much does in-home pet sitting cost in Elizabeth, NJ?
Hiring a pet sitter to come to your home in Elizabeth, NJ will cost an average of $14.25 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 Elizabeth, NJ?
You can search for local in home pet sitters by distance from Elizabeth, 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 4 in home pet sitters in Elizabeth, 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 Elizabeth, NJ?
In home pet sitters in Elizabeth, 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 Elizabeth, NJ?
To safely hire a home pet sitting provider near you in Elizabeth, 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 Elizabeth, NJ?
Yes, you can hire at home overnight pet sitting near you in Elizabeth, 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.