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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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Autumn H.

Pet/Dog Sitter

Scotch Plains, NJ

from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet sitting
administration of medicine
pet walking
boarding
daily feeding
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...
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Shannel S.

Berkeley Heights, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
Pet walking
administration of medicine
grooming
daily feeding
pet sitting
hello my name is shannel and I am an animal lover. I put down I have zero experience with animals but I do indeed have unprofessional experience. I have sitted and helped my family train their pets for a long period of my life. I come from a farm raised family so im sure your pets not as intimidating as you think! My family and...

Lewis F. says "Absolutely amazing. Very flexible and reliable. She looked after 3 puppies with me for a week and also house sat over a weekend. Very trustworthy and...

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Maria S.

South Plainfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet walking
I have been pet sitting since 2019. My services include dog walking, cat care and dog boarding in my home. I have a family of animal lovers and we all work together to make our furry friends safe, comfortable and happy. I have worked with many kinds of breeds such as: beagles, German shepherds, Boxers, Poodle mixes, and more.

Wendy M. says "Maria and her whole loving family, including R, are absolutely great. My dog feels just as at home there as he does at his real home. In fact, I suspect he...

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Karen D.

Pet Sitter

Dunellen, NJ

from
$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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Kathryn P.

Dog And Cat Sitter

South Plainfield, NJ

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Pet walking
administration of medicine
pet transportation
daily feeding
pet sitting
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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Gabriela D.

Pet Caregiver

Rahway, NJ

from
$15/hr
1 year experience
Pet transportation
boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
I can dog sit in your home. I have had my own dog for 6 years now, and I have experience with dogs of all sizes and ages.
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Jolisa R.

Elizabeth, NJ

from
$8/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hi there! I'm Valerie, a dedicated and reliable pet sitter with over one year of experience providing loving care for a wide variety of animals. Whether it's feeding, walking, playing, or just offering some company, I treat each pet as if they were my own. I have two cats myself and have fostered and found happy furrever homes...
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Britney M.

Dog Lover

Staten Island, NY

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$17/hr
2 years experience
Grooming
boarding
pet transportation
pet sitting
pet walking
I provide dog sitting in your home. I have 10+ years of experience caring for dogs of all sizes and ages. I can also bathe or groom your dog.
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Ivan V.

Experienced & Compassionate Care With A Pro

Woodbridge, NJ

from
$15/hr
8 years experience
Boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
Experienced & Compassionate Care with a Pro Hi, I'm Ivan! I bring 15+ years of experience caring for pets--dogs, cats, reptiles, birds, rodents, and fish. From my animal-loving family to trusted Rover clients, I've built a life around patience, compassion, and responsibility. With a background in hospice care, MRI, and patient...
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Jillian S.

Piscataway, NJ

from
$14/hr
2 years experience
Pet sitting
I'm a responsible and trustworthy pet sitter with a genuine love for animals and firsthand experience caring for my own pets. I understand that pets are family, and I treat every animal I care for with the same attention, affection, and respect that I give to my own. Being bilingual helps me communicate clearly with pet owners...
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Rebecca M.

About Me

New Brunswick, NJ

from
$16/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dog training
pet sitting
pet walking
grooming
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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Laura C.

Dog And Cat Helper

New Providence, NJ

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Pet walking
pet transportation
I provide dog/cat sitting in your own home. Walk your dog and perform baths. I have my own 2 dogs so I am experienced with taking care of animals.
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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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Lilianna B.

Your Best Friends Care Taker

Cranford, NJ

from
$15/hr
Pet transportation
administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet walking
Good Afternoon, My name is lily and i'm a pet lover. I know the pets are not just animals, but family. I provide sitting in your own home. Walking and taking care of your loved one while you're on vacation. I also have a cat of my own so the love is mutual. Please reach out if you have any other questions!
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Emily P.

Part-time Caregiver

Westfield, NJ

from
$15/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
I can provide dog sitting in your own home. While I do not have paid experience, I have petsat multiple times for family members, and I am very comfortable with all animals. I look forward to meeting your furry sons and daughters.
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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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Samantha C.

Clark, NJ

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
I am a passionate and reliable pet sitter with a deep love for animals of all shapes and sizes. Whether you're heading out of town or just need a helping hand during the day, I provide loving, attentive care to keep your pets happy, healthy, and safe in the comfort of their own home. With most of my experience caring for dogs,...
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Ashley K.

Dog Care

Mountainside, NJ

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$15/hr
6 years experience
Pet transportation
boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
In home dog boarding, house sitting, dog walking, pet taxi based in mountainside
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Ediza O.

Pet Care Services Available!

Garwood, NJ

from
$20/hr
Pet transportation
boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
Hi there, Looking for a caring pet sitter? I'm Ediza and I'm here to help! I offer: - Dog walking - Pet sitting (in-home or overnight) - Feeding, grooming, and medication - Playtime and exercise Flexible scheduling and competitive rates. Interested? Let's chat! Best, Ediza
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  • 60 home pet sitting are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.00/hr as of December 2025

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

FAQs for home pet sitting near you in Scotch Plains

Hiring a pet sitter to come to your home in Scotch Plains, NJ will cost an average of $21.00 per hour as of December 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 Scotch Plains, 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 Scotch Plains, NJ, although you can expand the radius of your search if you'd like to increase your options.

In home pet sitters in Scotch Plains, 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 Scotch Plains, 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 Scotch Plains, 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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