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Liz C.

Care Giver

Ridgefield Park, NJ

4.3(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet walking
boarding
daily feeding
I've loved animals all my life. As a teenager I worked in a Vet's office which led me to animal arts for grooming. I now only groom for family and friends. I have two large dogs myself.

Care Member says "Liz is fun, reliable and really great at bonding with the kids. She's our date night/work outing sitter and the kids ask about her even when she's not...

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Part-time Animal Owner And Lover Available

Emerson, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
I have been around animals since very young-owning cats, fish and birds but also caring for stray and wild animals. I now own 2 cats and a Cockatiel and know the MOST important thing you can give any animal is LOVE-Second most important of course, is food!

Valerie S. says "She's extremely professional, both children and pets are drawn to her, she has a very cheery disposition and will go out of her way to help. She's...

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Looking For Snuggles (from Furry Friends)

Fair Lawn, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet walking
Would love to help anyone out with the care of their animals. Reasonable rates. I have experience with dogs, cats, birds, bunnies and fish but I'm not afraid of most furry/feathered creatures and wouldn't mind helping anyone with a lizard or two but I draw the line at snakes, they scare me.

Theresa M. says "I found Kelly to be a dream came true. She is honest,caring,sweet, very punctual and an over all happy women. We had many bad experiences before but when...

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Imani H.'s Photo

Montclair, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
2 years experience
Pet walking
boarding
pet sitting
Hello! I been watching dogs for the past two years now. What started as a kind gesture for friends when they travelled, has now turned into a part time job from meeting other pet owners in need at the dog park! I will make sure your dog is given the best and safest care. I work 100% remote for my day time career as a...

Leslye M. says "Imani was incredibly helpful and showed my pup so much dedicated care and love. She took her time to understand his diet, schedule and favorite toys and...

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Animal Lover To Take Care Of Your Furry Family Members

Hawthorne, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Pet transportation
administration of medicine
pet walking
Hi! I have been a professional dog walker for 5 years now, I love animals and its always been my dream to be able to work with them on a daily basis. I do regular walk, feedings, administer meds if necessary, playtime after our walk. Seeing how happy a dog is when I come in and how excited they are to be going on their walk...

Lisa S. says "Dina is a very responsible, caring and trustworthy person. She is amazing, and she takes care of my princess as if it's her own. She has excellent...

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Part Time Care Provider-Full Time Dog Enthusiast

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dog training
pet sitting
pet walking
I grew up always surrounded by animals on our family 2400 acre corn farm. I have experience with dogs, cats, cows, horses, chickens, and goats to name a few. I have a special place in my heart for dogs, and I would say my ability to care for them is great (I can honestly care for all of the animals previously listed as well). I...

Michelle L. says "Taryn is great. Personable, reliable, and wonderful with our cat, who is normally quite out of sorts when we get back, but with Taryn, he acted like we...

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Dina R.'s Photo

Dog Lover

New York, NY

3.0(1)
from
$18/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
I'm a third-year undergraduate student at Columbia University. My family is from Montenegro, but I live in Upper Manhattan. I have a 10-year-old German Shepherd/Border Collie mix. There are no exact words I can utilize to convey my deep fondness for dogs. I have 10+ years of experience bathing dogs, taking them out for long...

Carmen M. says "Hired Dina for two short overnight stays over the Christmas holidays 2022 to watch my dog. She's super nice and did respond promptly to all...

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Pet Lover

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hi! my name is Lourdes . I am a Mother to my 3 wonderful babies, Rafael and his 2 siblings oreo and Suzy (cat & dog). I have a passion for working with animals. I want to make sure I provide families a comfortable experience. I am very trustworthy and will take care of your pet as if they were mine! So far my experience has been...

Jinny B. says "Lourdes was super great to have watch my cat Boots while I was away last weekend. I travel just about every other weekend to visit friends and it's so nice...

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Part Time Pet-sitter Available For In Home Care

New York, NY

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
Growing up, I spent plenty of time caring for the various fish, dogs, and cats my family has adopted. Being a pet owner and caretaker is second nature to me! I love spending time with everyone's furry friends, but I'm also very keen on making sure they're always 100% comfortable with me first! A good animal-human relationship is...
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Bonded And Insured

Weehawken, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience
Bonded and insured*** I have been working with dogs for over 10 years! I own a dog sitting company with my father called Dad and Daughters-it's been such a pleasure not only getting to work with my dad every day but to meet and take care of amazing dogs all over the tri-state area. My main goal is to make sure your pup feels at...

Sarah C. says "SUPER friendly and amazing with dogs. I called her the dog whisperer as she got my dog out of her shell and she is SO scared! Have hired her multiple...

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Jessica V.'s Photo

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet walking
I grew up with a family who loves basset hounds! Now that I have moved away, I have my own pet rabbit. I love animals and would love to hang out with your pet!

Talia B. says "Great personality! Reliable. Great first impression. Would definitely hire again!"

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Pet And Animal Lover Will Feed, Walk, Play With, And Give Love And Care To Your Pets

Verona, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet walking
daily feeding
pet sitting
pet transportation
administration of medicine
+ 1 more
Hello Pet people!! I am Laura, a mother of 3 from Verona. I am also mother to 5 pets. My family and friends suspect I'm an animal whisperer. Although I have never done this for profession before, I have done it for love my whole life. My family and I currently have 1 dog, 3 cats, a bearded dragon (and some hermit crabs I didn't...

Nicole A. says "Laura is amazing! We have three young cats and Laura recently began caring for them. Laura is so thoughtful gentle and loving to our "babies" and treats...

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Pet Whisperer

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Pet Walking and Pet Sitting. All animals love me. I just have a way with then that they instantly gravitate toward me. Everyone calls me an animal whisperer. I even have fish pals. I would love to meet your pet son or daughter and care for them as you would have me. Looking...

Rufus G. says "She is very friendly. Animals just love her. My Prince is bashful and runs from everyone the first time but he came to her the first day. Friend at first...

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Francine M.'s Photo

Pet Sitter

Clifton, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
7 years experience
Pet walking
I'm an experienced pet owner and walker. For four years, I've sat for a large dog in Montclair. My responsibilities included walks, feeding and staying at the house while the family was away on vacation. I'll be able to do mornings, lunch visits, evenings, and everything in between. I'll give your pet the 1:1 attention he or she...

Jenifer C. says "Francine is great! Very dependable, friendly, and excellent with communication. Francine watched our dog while we were away and always kept us updated by...

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Aimee A.'s Photo

Passaic, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
administration of medicine
pet sitting
Most of my hired petsitting experience comes from progression from my babysitting families. After babysitting for a long time, the families would ask me to petsit for them while they were on vacation since they have seen how well I get along with their pets, my caring attitude, and my trustworthiness. I've cared for several...
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Jennifer J.'s Photo

Pet Care Available For Puppy Care, Dog Walking, Pet Sitting, Medical Treatment And Dog Training

Westwood, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 17 families in your area
Grooming
pet sitting
pet walking
dog training
administration of medicine
+ 1 more
I have 20+ years of experience working with animals as a groomer, trainer and veterinary technician. I have experience in puppy care, dog training, dog walking and pet sitting in your home or mine. I was a trained veterinary technician and can handle medical treatment as well. I also offer nutrition education for clients who...

Care Member says "Jennifer is a responsible kind and very knowledgeable person who I trust my two dogs with. One is very active and the other one doesn't let anyone near...

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Bertrice D.'s Photo

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Pet walking
boarding
pet sitting
I'm a caring, reliable, and flexible woman. I enjoy having fun as well and make sure to be aware of my surroundings. I'm a protector and I take action quickly. I'm flexible at the moment since I'm unemployed. I'm available and check my messages often so please don't hesitate to chat with me and I'm open to negotiations.

Care Member says "Bertrice was wonderful with my dog and really put my mind at ease while I was traveling!"

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Nicholas O.'s Photo

Pet / House Sitter & Dog Walker

New York, NY

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
Hi there! I've worked as a House Manager, Pet Sitter, Dog Walker & Personal Assistant for the past 5 years and I have extensive experience with both Dogs and Cats.
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Alynn R.'s Photo

Part Time Pet Sitter/Dog Walker

Union City, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet transportation
pet sitting
pet walking
My name is Alynn and am currently a full time medical assistant and a full time mom to a one and a half year old. I have 3 years of dog walking experience. I am a profound animal lover, with a little bias towards dogs. I have a 12-year-old Siberian Husky named Neo, who although he is a "senior dog," he still has the energy and...

Tomomi O. says "Alynn is one of the most wonderful and trust-able pet sitters I've ever met. I definitely recommend her. When we interviewed her, she was extremely...

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Marianne V.'s Photo

Experienced Pet Dog Owner In Wayne Looking For Part Time Dog Sittingor Walking

Wayne, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
1 year experience
Pet walking
administration of medicine
pet sitting
I have a bischon dog and I love caring for animals. I can provide dog sitting in or out. I would be happy to come to your home for occasional walks or while your on vacation.
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  • 60 pet care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $16.38/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated pet care is 5.0

Recent pet care reviews from local parents in Garfield, NJ

Pet Care in Garfield, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 60 listed pet care

Liz C.

Liz is fun, reliable and really great at bonding with the kids. She's our date night/work outing sitter and the kids ask about her even...

- Care member

Barbara L.

She's extremely professional, both children and pets are drawn to her, she has a very cheery disposition and will go out of her way to help....

- Valerie S.

Kelly B.

I found Kelly to be a dream came true. She is honest,caring,sweet, very punctual and an over all happy women. We had many bad experiences...

- Theresa M.

FAQs for finding pet care near you in Garfield, NJ

The average cost to hire a pet care provider near you on Care.com is $16.38 per hour as of June 2025. This rate will vary depending on the service you need, the number of pets you have, and how often you need care for your pet. Some pet care providers will charge a daily rate if they will be caring for your pet for multiple days at a time.

There are 26 pet care providers in Garfield, NJ offering a variety of services. You can compare your search results by the type of care you need for your pet. From there, you can identify the pet care providers with the most experience and positive feedback from previous pet parents they have worked with. You can also filter providers by distance from Garfield or your zip code. Once you have narrowed down your list of candidates, you can contact them individually to get a sense of who will get along with your pet the best.

If you are looking for pet care, Care.com has a variety of pet care services in Garfield, NJ such as dog walkers, pet sitters, and boarding services that can provide the care you need for your pet. Some pet care providers even have medical backgrounds so they can provide specialized care if you need it. You just need to determine whether you want someone to come to your home to take care of your pet or if you want to take them to another home or facility around Garfield, NJ for the day. From there, it's easier to narrow down the type of pet care services that will work best for you and your pet.

If you are looking for pet care, Care.com has a variety of pet care services in Garfield, NJ such as dog walkers, pet sitters, and boarding services that can provide the care you need for your pet. Some pet care providers even have medical backgrounds so they can provide specialized care if you need it. You just need to determine whether you want someone to come to your home to take care of your pet or if you want to take them to another home or facility around Garfield, NJ for the day. From there, it's easier to narrow down the type of pet care services that will work best for you and your pet.

All pet care providers on Care.com are asked to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. When searching for a pet care provider near you in Garfield, NJ, look for providers who have a badge on their profile that displays the date their CareCheck was run. A CareCheck is a solid starting point, but we strongly advise that you do your own research to safely hire a pet care provider such as running your own background check.

To find out what pet care services are available near you in Garfield, NJ, you can search Care.com to get an idea of what types of services providers offer in your area. You can likely find pet sitters, dog walkers, and even advanced pet care providers who can take on more responsibilities such as administering medicine.

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