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Kira H.

Part-time Pet Sitting

New Brunswick, NJ

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I am a huge animal lover, and I spent the entire summer of 2019 dog sitting for three dogs, two different households. I can provide dog sitting and cat-sitting in your home, including: walks, feeding, play-time, and light grooming. Willing to travel in the Middlesex County area!
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Rebecca M.

About Me

New Brunswick, NJ

from
$16/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grooming
pet walking
pet sitting
dog training
I am a certified animal lover with 2 furry friends of my own at home. I have 3 years of dog walking and cat-sitting experience and 1 year of animal shelter volunteering experience. I love caring for animals and find it to be a great way to help support myself as an independent student .
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Aoife K.

New Brunswick, NJ

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
My name is Aoife and I am currently a Junior at Rutgers University. For as long as I can remember I have always loved animals. This passion for pets is what sparked my becoming a pet sitter. I started pet sitting in middle school when neighbors would go on vacation, I would feed their cat and fish. In my home growing up we have...
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Samantha L.

Somerset, NJ

5.0(0)
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$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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Kathryn D.

Caring Pet Enthusiast

Scotch Plains, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$12/hr
2 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
administration of medicine
I provide dog walking, dog sitting, cat sitting and house sitting in your own home. I am an experienced pet owner. I have owned many cats, as well as one dog. I love animals of all sizes and abilities, and I am happy to accommodate any animals needs.
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Rebecca M.

Bubbly Caretaker

Edison, NJ

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
boarding
administration of medicine
grooming
pet walking
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I'm an experienced pet caretaker with great references and 10+ years of experience. I love dogs of all sizes and ages. Can also perform baths and light grooming.

Cynthia M. says "Rebecca is very friendly and helpful. She goes above and beyond."

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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
Daily feeding
boarding
administration of medicine
pet walking
pet transportation
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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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Melanie R.

Highland Park, NJ

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$26/hr
4 years experience
I can provide dog or cat sitting in your own home. I have watched pets for several friends and family members. Growing up, I had a large dog for 16 years. I currently have two cats. I am familiar with caring for both dogs and cats.
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Lesly G.

Dog Sitter Available

Manville, NJ

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$25/hr
1 year experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hi! My name is Lesly, I am 21 years old. I grew up with shih tzu's in my home. I then had French bulldogs when I grew older. I love dogs and cats as well. My family has also owned a bird, therefore I have plenty of experience with these 3 types of animals. Reach out to me if you have any questions, thank you!
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Paige K.

Somerset, NJ

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$15/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
I have experience dog and cat sitting while families are out of town. I have 2 cats at home as well!
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Oliva Magnolia M.

I Take Care Of Your Pet

Hillsborough, NJ

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Boarding
I provide pet sitting in my own home. I love pets of all sizes and ages. Can also perform baths and light grooming.
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Antoniae S.

Part Time Pet Care Provider

Plainfield, NJ

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$15/hr
1 year experience
I provide pet sitting in your own home. I'm an experienced pet care giver with 1 year of experience. I love pets of all sizes and ages. Can also perform baths and light grooming.
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Kathryn P.

Dog And Cat Sitter

South Plainfield, NJ

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
daily feeding
administration of medicine
pet transportation
pet walking
I'm currently looking to pet sit either part time or just occasionally. I have experience pet sitting for families and also used to work for a dog walking company. I would walk there pets but also take care of any other animals that needed to be cared for in the home as well. So very used to meeting all types of animals. I...
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Perla C.

Somerset, NJ

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
pet transportation
Hi! I home and pet sit for families! I love animals and would love to take care of every single one I see! I have sat for pets since about 2017. I usually either come and walk/feed the dogs/cats or stay overnight. I've had a good experiences with each family pet! I love them and they love me! I would love to give your cute...
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Nadine J.

Pet Sitting, Babysitting, Housesitter

Edison, NJ

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$15/hr
8 years experience
Pet transportation
pet sitting
boarding
I have done babysitting for over 10 years now and have been dog sitting for 5. I have a pet of my own so I can dog sit in my home with dogs who are friendly.
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Dominique T.

Pet Sitter Available

Edison, NJ

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Pet sitting
daily feeding
administration of medicine
pet walking
Hi there, my name is Dominique. I am currently a student in dental school (I love teeth and making people smile!) and I love to help others out whenever I can. I previously volunteered at many nursing homes, special needs camps and animal shelters. I really enjoy any type of community work. I have flexible hours with school and...
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Rebecca W.

Seeking Summer Pet Care Jobs!

Bound Brook, NJ

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$15/hr
8 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
Hello! I provide pet care in your own home. I have experience cat and dog sitting for 8+ years. I am a teacher during the school year, seeking a summer job! Please contact me if you have any questions! I am excited to meet you and your pet!
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Analis B.

Part-time Care Giver

South River, NJ

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$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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Karen D.

Pet Sitter

Dunellen, NJ

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$28/hr
10 years experience
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.
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Nicole H.

College Grad Interested In Pet Care

Dunellen, NJ

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
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.
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  • 60 home pet sitting are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $15.33/hr as of June 2025

FAQs for home pet sitting near you in New Brunswick

Hiring a pet sitter to come to your home in New Brunswick, NJ will cost an average of $15.33 per hour as of June 2025. 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.

You can search for local in home pet sitters by distance from New Brunswick, 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 3 in home pet sitters in New Brunswick, NJ, although you can expand the radius of your search if you'd like to increase your options.

In home pet sitters in New Brunswick, 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.

To safely hire a home pet sitting provider near you in New Brunswick, 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.

Yes, you can hire at home overnight pet sitting near you in New Brunswick, 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.

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