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Laura C.

Part Time

Watchung, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Administration of medicine
pet walking
daily feeding
pet sitting
With a diverse professional background, I have been able to work with a variety of species for the last 10 years. Ranging from dogs/cats, amphibians, birds, equines, hoof stock, arachnids, mammals, reptiles, and aquatics have all been under my care in a zoological and private setting. I am very comfortable taking care of...

Colton Z. says "Laura was excellent to deal with while i was on vacation with my family. She took care on my senior lab dog and i could not ask for better care! She was...

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Denir P.'s Photo

Pet Sitter/Dog Walker

Watchung, NJ

from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Boarding
pet transportation
dog training
pet sitting
pet walking
Fur babies all love, kindness and patience! I've cared for Sammy 14 years. Family I work for are moving and I'm looking for part-time pet sitter/walker position.
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Watchung, NJ

from
$20/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
Hello! I'm Jessie and I'm passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children through occupational therapy. In my experience working with kids, I've gained a deep understanding of their unique needs and challenges. Currently, I'm pursuing my MSOT at Seton Hall University. This journey has allowed me to blend my...
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Clark, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet transportation
pet walking
grooming
Hello! My name is Samantha. I am a reliable and experienced dog sitter for the last 5 years. I absolutely love animals! I have done it all from feeding, walking, playing, and hanging out with the animals I sit for. I love dogs of all sizes and ages. Can also perform baths and light grooming. If needed, I have references.

Andrew B. says "Great with our dog Kobe. Flexible with our hours. Will keep her for occasional pet sitting or dog walking in future jobs."

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I Love Pets!

Dunellen, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Daily feeding
pet sitting
pet walking
Hi!!! My name is Jazmina I have 4 children. I love the pets all animal are beautiful because each one have something very especial, I have a Dog name is Canella and Cat name is Mishu they are beautiful I hope so have opportunities work with other pets for give love and accompany them .

Carol P. says "Jazmina was right on time. She is friendly and helpful, and very good with my little dog. I will happily hire her again."

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Caring Mom And An Athletic Person. Great Cook

Metuchen, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
grooming
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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Pet/House Care While Away

South Bound Brook, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Daily feeding
I have four indoor cats and two dogs. I am willing to come daily to feed pets, let in/out, scoop litter box, walk dog, play with kitty/pup, water plants, take in mail and provide loving care for your pet while you are away. Thank you for your consideration!

Elaine S. says "Katherine did a terrific job with our 3 rather shy cats. We'll definitely be using her again this summer."

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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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Bubbly Caretaker

Edison, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Administration of medicine
grooming
pet walking
boarding
pet sitting
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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Fun Sitter/ Cat Lover And Doggies Too

Warren, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
I have many years of experience. I can help with Pet Transportation and Pet Sitting and dog walkingI have owned pets my whole life and they are my world. I am Certified in Reiki I for pets and will complete my further training this year. Looking forward to meeting your beauties:))

Bernard S. says "Kathleen watched our 3 Bernese mountain dogs at our home... She helped with the feedings , walks, and truly adores animals!!"

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Janel M.'s Photo

Part Time Pet Sitter

Plainfield, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Administration of medicine
grooming
pet walking
boarding
pet sitting
+ 1 more
I've had the great pleasure to have 2 wonderful cats in my life since the young age of 3 to age 20. They brought much happiness and much laughter in me and my moms life until they passed a few years ago. About 3 months ago, I just got a toy size poodle dog which I absolutely love. She is 5months now and is very playful and...
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Maria S.'s Photo

Part -time Pet Care Giver

South Plainfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 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. 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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Great With Dogs

Fanwood, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Administration of medicine
pet walking
boarding
pet sitting
I have had dogs my entire life; most recently my beautiful black lab Lucy was a great family dog, who passed away at 15; if you want someone to treat your dog as if you were there; im your guy :)

Kristen S. says "We are so very thankful for David!!! We needed a dog walker 4 days per week for our new puppy for the last 3 months, and David was extremely reliable,...

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Ashley P.'s Photo

Pet-Sitter

Bound Brook, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
I have pet sat for several years. It ranges from occasional visits to feed and walk the dogs to staying over night to care for the furry friends. I absolutely loves animals and have 3 dogs and a cat myself. I am currently working remotely and have a very open schedule! Looking forward to discussing potential job opportunities...

Kimberly S. says "Ashley watched our three dogs on very short notice. She was reliable and took excellent care of our pooches. Ashley communicated well and sent us...

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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
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet walking
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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Elizabeth A.'s Photo

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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Linda R.'s Photo

Part Time Dog, Cat And Pet Care Union County Area

Cranford, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Pet walking
I am a pet lover with years of experience walking dogs and caring for cats. I am a Cranford resident and former Microbiologist who has cared for many pets through care. com along with having my own dog. I have also cared for many cats and dogs in my neighborhood and elsewhere . I am responsible, loving, and trustworthy and would...

Care Member says "Linda is lovely! She responded very quickly to my inquiry, and we met up for a meet and greet. I feel comfortable having her come to my home to walk...

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Rilma V.'s Photo

Clark, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
I am available to stay with pet overnight and my experience come from helping my neighbors with pets. I also rescued a couple of dogs.

Former Member A. says "Rilma is very kind and does a great job! She did an excellent job cleaning and we look forward to working with her again!"

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Miranda D.'s Photo

Miranda

South Plainfield, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience
Pet walking
pet transportation
Hi I'm Miranda and I love long walks and animals of all types. I would love to help you out with your furry friends.
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Dorothy B.'s Photo

Pet Caregiver

Colonia, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$10/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Administration of medicine
grooming
pet walking
daily feeding
pet sitting
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Dorothy. I have extensive dog experience as I currently own a dog myself and have owned them most of my life. I know what exactly is involved to care for them, not to mention that I absolutely love them.
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  • 60 pet care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $16.67/hr as of July 2025

  • The average star rating for rated pet care is 5.0

Recent pet care reviews from local parents in Watchung, NJ

Pet Care in Watchung, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed pet care

Laura C.

Laura was excellent to deal with while i was on vacation with my family. She took care on my senior lab dog and i could not ask for better...

- Colton Z.

Samantha L.

Great with our dog Kobe. Flexible with our hours. Will keep her for occasional pet sitting or dog walking in future jobs.

- Andrew B.

Jazmina B.

Jazmina was right on time. She is friendly and helpful, and very good with my little dog. I will happily hire her again.

- Carol P.

FAQs for finding pet care near you in Watchung, NJ

The average cost to hire a pet care provider near you on Care.com is $16.67 per hour as of July 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 3 pet care providers in Watchung, 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 Watchung 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 Watchung, 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 Watchung, 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 Watchung, 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 Watchung, 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 Watchung, 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 Watchung, 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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