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Demetrius R.'s Photo

Demetrius R.

Dog Sitter

South River, NJ

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Dog training
grooming
pet walking
pet sitting
I have 10+ years of dog training walking and some grooming (Minor) I am currently a dog owner I have a beautiful boxer Pitbull name Simba that I adore. I love dogs and they love me:)
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Allia D.'s Photo

South River, NJ

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$15/hr
5 years experience
my cousin had a dog for 5 years now and I always walk , clean, give her treats and play with her dog.
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Rafaela R.'s Photo

South River, NJ

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$25/hr
7 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
My name is Rafa, I'm 26yo, I have a law degree from PUC Minas in Brazil and currently doing a postgraduate degree in cognitive behavioral therapy. I am married and plan to have kids soon. I'm very responsible, reliable, patient, caring and creative. My first language is Portuguese, I speak fluent English and I'm currently...
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Stephanie S.'s Photo

South River, NJ

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Pet walking
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, nice I like working with animals because I love animals. I had my dogs for 17 years. I would love to take care of them also play with them as well I'm looking for a job that I feel I have a great skill set to do this job to improve this skill set to become great at a job that I love to...
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Analis B.'s Photo

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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Daniele A.'s Photo

South River, NJ

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$15/hr
Pet walking
I've had a dog for 9 years she died 3 years ago, I miss be around dogs, unfortunately I can't get one my self right know that's why I'm looking do get a part time to take care for you. I love pets.
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Home Caregiver Available Full Time

South River, NJ

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$18/hr
2 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
administration of medicine
The skills and knowledge I have gained through my 23 years experiences will help me perform extremely well for any private and organization. Some strengths of mine include: Provide assistance and essential daily services to the dogs that have been entrusted to me during the vacation of the owners. I have provided essential...
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Iandra S.'s Photo

South River, NJ

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$15/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
I love pets and have experience in care such as walking, sitting, grooming and cleaning, I care for pets just like they are my own !!
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South River, NJ

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$20/hr
1 year experience
I love pets. I always wanted to have one and learn to take care of them. I'd describe my personality as fun, adaptable, reliable I'm looking for a job that requires pet sitting and or house keeping. I am looking for a consistent and standard schedule. In my spare time, I like to sing, read, draw, dance, go out and watch...
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Part-Time Pet Sitter

Old Bridge, NJ

4.3(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet sitting
administration of medicine
I graduated from Middlesex County College with an associate's degree in psychology then two further degrees at Marywood University, Bachelor of Social Work & Masters I'm Higher Ed Admin. Looking mainly pet sitter but also have experience as a babysitter. I have 3 cats of my own, all raised since kittens. Two are 14 and one is...

Paige B. says "Christina is very caring, she plays with my cats!She's wonderful with the pets. I highly recommend her. She's Really is an animal lover, you can tell!"

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Eden G.'s Photo

Fun Sitter And Expert Fetch Player

Sayreville, NJ

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
1 year experience
Pet transportation
grooming
pet walking
pet sitting
Caring for my two pups is the best part of my day. I also enjoy pet sitting for friends and family when they go on vacation, and am looking forward to expanding my walking/petting/boarding services here on care. com. I am a recent college graduate who is trying my best to add some goodness to the world, one happy pet at a time....

David R. says "I had to leave the state for a few days and I needed someone to watch my young puppy and cat. Eden was very professional and absolutely wonderful with...

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Cassidy J.'s Photo

PET LOVER!

Old Bridge, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
I have been caring for pets my entire life. I do really love taking care of pets /animals. I love all animals and will treat your pet like my own!
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Dog And Cat Sitter

Somerset, NJ

5.0(0)
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$12/hr
2 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
administration of medicine
Experience house-sitting with both dogs and cats, dog-walking, play-time, pet check-in's and more! I also currently own a cat and have experience caring for cats and dogs for 10+ years.
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Sonal M.'s Photo

Part Time Dog Caregiver!!

Matawan, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hello, I'm Sonal. I've grown up with a Maltese and have had previous experience in dog sitting a Golden Lab and ShihTzu. Dogs and animals are more than pets, they are our children and deserve the same treatment (if not, better). I understand the importance of their schedules & the time they also need to be free, have fun, yet...

Daniella R. says "Sonal is very mature for her age, personable, caring, trusting and professional. She would be asset to anyone that hires her."

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Michele S.'s Photo

Staten Island, NY Pet Lover!

Staten Island, NY

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
administration of medicine
Hi there! I have a great love for all animals. I have owned and cared for dogs, cats, birds and hamsters since I was a child. I am available to care for your pets in your home, including walking, feeding, playing, administrating medication, or whatever is needed. I am a passionate animal advocate and I appreciate all species...

James M. says "Michele took great care of my elderly mother. Besides providing hands on care for my mom, Michele handled a lot of day-to-day tasks. Michele also helped...

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Maria S.'s Photo

Part -time Pet Care Giver

South Plainfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
administration of medicine
I have been pet sitting since 2019. My services include dog walking, cat care and dog boarding. 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 and enjoy caring for them.

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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Svetlana M.'s Photo

Caring Mom And An Athletic Person. Great Cook

Metuchen, NJ

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
1 year experience
Grooming
pet walking
pet sitting
I can help with Pet Sitting, Dog walking and some basic grooming. As a kid I always wanted to play with the biggest dog. I was never afraid of the biggest scariest dog in town. I've walked and cared for various dogs and they always feel good around me. The small dogs always tend to jump in my lap even though it's the first time...

Care Member says "Svetlana is wonderful with my dogs! She’s very gentle and caring, she’s very good with my Bentley, he is not very friendly with other people but he is...

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Estelle G.'s Photo

Somerset, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Pet sitting
I've been a cat owner my entire life. I currently have 2 cats of my own. I love meeting new cats and I'm excited to meet yours. I can assist with light house keeping as well as mail retrieval and litter box scooping while you're away.

Lisa R. says "Estelle took care of my cat Mikko while I was overseas for three weeks. She did a wonderful job of meeting his needs, including taking steps to insure he...

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Casey W.'s Photo

Somerset, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
administration of medicine
I have been working with animals for over 10 years as a walker and pet-sitter for small to large breeds. I have experience caring for disabled pets as well as those displaying behavioral problems. In addition, I am dog and cat CPR-certified; and as a Certified Nursing Assistant, am able to administer medication. I believe I am...

Kelly B. says "Casey went above and beyond taking care of our cat for 8 days. Our cat had recently gone through numerous health complications and we were hesitant to...

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  • 60 pet care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $16.80/hr as of June 2025

Recent pet care reviews from local parents in South River, NJ

Pet Care in South River, NJ are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed pet care

Christina S.

Christina is very caring, she plays with my cats!She's wonderful with the pets. I highly recommend her. She's Really is an animal lover, you...

- Paige B.

Eden G.

I had to leave the state for a few days and I needed someone to watch my young puppy and cat. Eden was very professional and absolutely...

- David R.

Sonal M.

Sonal is very mature for her age, personable, caring, trusting and professional. She would be asset to anyone that hires her.

- Daniella R.

FAQs for finding pet care near you in South River, NJ

The average cost to hire a pet care provider near you on Care.com is $16.80 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 10 pet care providers in South River, 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 South River 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 South River, 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 South River, 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 South River, 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 South River, 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 South River, 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 South River, 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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