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Sunmi J.

Pet-Sitter

Glen Ridge, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
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...
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Engji H.

Part Time Pet Sitter

Clifton, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
dog training
pet transportation
I have had experiences with animals all my life. I provide dog sitting in homes. I have had the occasional dog sit and live in the home while the family has been on vacation. I am not allergic to any pets considering I have a cat at home. I would definitely consider myself an animal lover.

Melanie M. says "I trust Engie with my entire dental practice and with my kids. She is smart , upbeat and trustworthy. She even watches my home and my pet when we are...

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Lauren B.

Part Time Or Stay In Pet Care

New York, NY

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
As a pet owner myself, I have 2 years of experience providing in-home dog and cat sitting. I am active and enjoy going on various walks throughout the day, so rest assured your pet will get lots of exercise.
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Sarah M.

Full-Time Caregiver

Hoboken, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Daily feeding
pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
Pet Care 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...
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Jenna B.

Pet Sitter

New York, NY

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
7 years experience
Pet walking
Hello! My name is Jenna. I am 21 years old. I Provide pet sitting in your own home. I love pets of all sizes and ages. I have experiencing caring for Dogs, Cats, Hamsters, Guinea pig, rat, Bunny ect.
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Athena E.

Pet Pal

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
3 years experience
Pet walking
I began walking dogs as a volunteer at a local animal shelter in 2016. I loved it so much I decided to make this my career. I started my business in 2018. I see a dog and I grin ear-to-ear. My clients have ranged from a Chihuahua mix to a French Mastiff mix. I have solo and group walks, the largest group walks are three to...

Andrew M. says "Athena is one of the most ethical and reliable caregivers we have ever worked with. I trust her completely and would re-hire her in a second."

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Camila F.

Dog Walker/Care

Jersey City, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
2 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I can also act as a dog walker in the morning or afternoons. I have had dogs all my life growing up. Love dogs of all ages and sizes!
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Callia F.

New York, NY

from
$20/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hello, I'm Callia! I'm a current sophomore attending Columbia University looking for small caregiving jobs to do outside of school. I love animals and have two dogs at home in Alaska. I've owned dogs all my life and have experience in dog walking and pet care, as well as house and pet sitting other people's pets (both dogs and...
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Josmely M.

Pet Sitter

New York, NY

from
$20/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hi! My name is Josmely and I have experience caring for pets for around 6 years now, mainly cats and dogs. I can provide a fun and playful environment towards your fur baby and monitor their food and bathroom time, as well as small grooming like cutting nails, bathing, brushing teeth and fur, and I am experienced administering...
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Katie M.

New York, NY

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$17/hr
2 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
I provide dog sitting and/or dog walking services at your home. I have a dog myself, so I am very experienced and know how to properly feed, walk and let them out. Additionally, I know how to perform baths.
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Darby B.

Pet Sitter/

New York, NY

from
$17/hr
1 year experience
I provide dog, cat, or bird sitting in your home. I have lived with dogs for 10+ years, and currently live with a cat. I also have experience sitting for cats in the city. I love animals of all sizes and shapes, and am happy to meet their needs in whatever way makes you the most comfortable! Whether it's spending quality time...
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Kim C.

Elmwood Park, NJ

from
$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
Love all dogs, any size any breed. I have experience watching and walking dogs. Spent overnights in the pets home. As I understand it is more comfortable that they stay in an environment they are safe in. Would love the opportunity to sit for your pet and help provide you with the peace of knowing your pets are safe with me. I...
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Justice C.

West Orange, NJ

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$13/hr
3 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
As a current cat owner and former dog owner myself, it's not a surprise that I love animals! I have experience as a fostering kittens and volunteering at my local shelter and TNVR community. I also have experience with animals that come from traumatic conditions and administering medicine for small animals (kittens, small dogs,...
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Emma F.

New York, NY

from
$17/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
I would love to provide pet-sitting and care in your home. My family has had a cat since I was 8-years-old, and my grandmother has had a dog for 9 years.
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Michele K.

Pawsitively The Best Dog Walker/Pet Sitter Care That Makes A Bestfriend

New York, NY

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
Hello Pet Parents! My name is Michele, and my love for animals is what inspired me to enter the wonderful world of pet sitting. Growing up in a household full of furry friends, I've been surrounded by dogs my entire life-and I've had the joy of raising four of my own, from playful puppies to wise senior dogs. Currently, I'm a...
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Egret N.

Experienced Dog Sitter

New York, NY

from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Administration of medicine
daily feeding
pet sitting
pet walking
Patient, detailed, caring, responsible, warm I love animals, particularly dogs. I grew up with dogs and cats, and have had/ have my own dogs. Both very large and small dogs, including an 80lb pit who was the sweetest thing ever, and a teeny tiny 5lb chi-terrier. Dogs are naturally drawn to me, and my calm but fun energy. I...
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Crystal T.

All About Crystal

Jersey City, NJ

from
$19/hr
2 years experience
Pet sitting
I am a college student. In the meantime, I have two yorkies at home with opposite personalities that I care for dearly. From turtles and hamsters to cats and dogs, I've been animal sitting for a long time. I'd describe my personality as outgoing, kind, and fun! I like working with animals because they are super sweet and...
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Michelle B.

Part Time Pet Sitter

Haledon, NJ

from
$20/hr
10 years experience
I am an experienced pet care provider. I have been and am working for a doggie overnight and daycare facility for 10 years now. I am a manager at a facility that handles approximately 50 and up dogs daily. I handle their needs on a daily basis ( play, personality, feeding and medicating. I love peoples pets and know how to treat...
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Juliana P.

Dog Sitting / Pet Care

North Arlington, NJ

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet walking
Hi, Im Juliana I provide dog sitting in your own home. I love dogs of all sizes and ages. Also can feed them and give special attention if they have special needs.
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Makalah L.

Harvard Grad Loves Dogs And Cat With Private Yard!

New York, NY

from
$40/hr
10 years experience
Boarding
pet sitting
Hello! I'm Makalah, your dedicated pet sitter based in Manhattan (Hudson Yards/Hell's Kitchen). I offer pet sitting services at WOOF HOUSE in my luxury 2-bedroom apartment with a private gated backyard. Living alone, I provide a spacious and safe environment, featuring a living and dining area, and my location is near a dog...
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  • 60 home pet sitting are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.00/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated home pet sitting is 5.0

FAQs for home pet sitting near you in Rutherford

Hiring a pet sitter to come to your home in Rutherford, NJ will cost an average of $20.00 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 Rutherford, 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 Rutherford, NJ, although you can expand the radius of your search if you'd like to increase your options.

In home pet sitters in Rutherford, 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 Rutherford, 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 Rutherford, 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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