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Leah C.

Part-time Pet Sitter!

Plainfield, NJ

from
$15/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
I provide dog and cat sitting in your own home. I love dogs and cats of all sizes and ages. Can also perform walking, cleaning up after your furry friend, feeding and playing with your furry friend. I do check in and feeding while you are away. I owned a dog when I was child and currently have a cat and a rabbit.
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Antoniae S.

Part Time Pet Care Provider

Plainfield, NJ

from
$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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Alexandra R.

Plainfield, NJ

from
$13/hr
5 years experience
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
I can provide dog/ and or cat sitting in your own home. Im an animal lover who regular volunteers at animal shelters regularly and fosters animals.
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Danielle B.

Plainfield, NJ

from
$16/hr
10 years experience
Boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
grooming
Hello! I am a responsible, reliable, and friendly dog owner and pet sitter located in Central New Jersey. I am open to traveling to New York City for overnight stays as well. I have been the go-to pet sitter for those in my circle for over 15 years and have experience with a variety of dog breeds, cats, birds, and fish. I...
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Kathryn D.

Caring Pet Enthusiast

Scotch Plains, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$12/hr
2 years experience
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet walking
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)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Administration of medicine
boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
grooming
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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Autumn H.

Pet/Dog Sitter

Scotch Plains, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Administration of medicine
boarding
daily feeding
pet sitting
pet walking
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...

Susan A. says "Autumn bonded with my cats when she stopped over to meet us! I'll definitely hire her again."

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Elizabeth A.

Dog And Cat Sitter/Walker

Colonia, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
I will provide dog walking, waste clean up, provide food/water and dog/cat sitting in your home. I have been raised around dogs, cats, birds and fish, my whole life. In 2023, I had to say goodbye to my fur baby Lucky, who turned 18 years. Lucky was my pride and joy. I've had him since he was 6 weeks old and I couldn't have...

Care Member says "The most important thing for me was to find someone who would treat my sister like family and that’s what I’ve found with Liz. She’s reliable, prompt,...

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Kathryn P.

Dog And Cat Sitter

South Plainfield, NJ

from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Administration of medicine
daily feeding
pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
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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Cara M.

Highland Park, NJ

from
$15/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
grooming
I have 3 lovely dogs at home! An Australian shepherd husky mix, Catahoula lab mix, and a pit boxer mix. I love every kind of dog and don't mind big dogs at all. Whether you need a sitter or a dog walker I'm able to help anyway I can. I do really love taking care of pets /animals. I love all animals and will treat your pet like...
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Morgan T.

Cranford, NJ

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
Hi! My name is Morgan, and I provide dog sitting in your own home. I am currently a student at College and have two years experience pet sitting with references. I love dogs of all sizes and ages, and have performed tasks such as walking, playing, bathing, and comforting them. Please feel free to contact me with any further...
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Hannah M.

Responsible And Clean Pet Sitter!

Millington, NJ

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I've pet sat for people many times. I love animals. I grew up with many different animals in my house so I have experience with all sorts. I can stay In your home or just come a couple times a day. Unfortunately I can't have animals at my home. Here are some of the responsibilities I am happy to do: Clean up after pet. Feed...
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Gabriella I.

Springfield, NJ

from
$15/hr
Pet walking
pet transportation
I provide sitting in your own home. I have 1 small dog that I have had for under a year, but I have picked up the ins and outs very quickly! I have so much love for dogs!
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Camryn E.

Roselle, NJ

from
$15/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hello! I'm Camryn:) I'm an animal lover with a passion for providing loving, reliable care for your fur babies while you're away. I offer pet needs, daily walks, and of course cuddles. This would be my first time trying pet sitting, but I have a fur baby at home who I love and love caring for him.
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Gianna I.

Hi There! Your Dedicated Pet Sitter Here To Relieve The Stress Of Leaving Your Furry Friends Behind!

Springfield, NJ

from
$20/hr
3 years experience
Boarding
pet sitting
Hello! I am Gianna, your reliable and dedicated pet sitter here to take the stress out of leaving your furry family members behind. With a genuine love for animals and a backround in pet care, I understand the importance of trust and dependability but hen it comes to looking after your pets. I've got everything covered from...
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Juan V.

Country Man Pet Sitter

Bound Brook, NJ

from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Boarding
We just recently lost our 12yr lab/boxer to osteosarcoma and are looking to fill the void we feel in our home by helping others take care of their pets.
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Kaylee D.

Clark, NJ

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hi my name is Kaylee! I love pets. I have 2 dogs and a cat at home. I have also pet sat for a few families over the years. If you're looking for a pet sitter in the Newark, Delaware area I can help out!
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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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Luci B.

Pet Sitter

Summit, NJ

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
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...
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Allison S.

Basking Ridge, NJ

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Administration of medicine
boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I have had dogs and cats my whole life and take care of friends' pets over the years when families went on vacation. I also have had pets with illness such as cancer. With that, I have experiencing administering chemo. I love dogs of all sizes and ages. I can give your dogs baths,...
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  • 60 home pet sitting are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $14.75/hr as of June 2025

Recent home pet sitting reviews from local parents in Plainfield, NJ

Home Pet Sitting in Plainfield, NJ are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed home pet sitting

Rebecca M.

Rebecca is very friendly and helpful. She goes above and beyond.

- Cynthia M.

Autumn H.

Autumn bonded with my cats when she stopped over to meet us! I'll definitely hire her again.

- Susan A.

Elizabeth A.

The most important thing for me was to find someone who would treat my sister like family and that’s what I’ve found with Liz. She’s...

- Care member

FAQs for home pet sitting near you in Plainfield

Hiring a pet sitter to come to your home in Plainfield, NJ will cost an average of $14.75 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 Plainfield, 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 Plainfield, NJ, although you can expand the radius of your search if you'd like to increase your options.

In home pet sitters in Plainfield, 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 Plainfield, 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 Plainfield, 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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