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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
Pet transportation
boarding
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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Jimena G.'s Photo

Watchung, NJ

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$20/hr
A lifelong animal lover, I'm eager to provide exceptional care for your beloved pet. My approach centers on prioritizing their comfort and happiness, treating them as if they were my own, and ensuring a safe, stimulating, and consistent routine. I strictly adhere to feeding schedules and dietary needs. I manage the needs of...
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Watchung, NJ

from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I have 2 children, 3 grandchildren, raised several pets thru the years. Resided in Watchung for 50 years. Familiar with the area. Like golf and jogging. Very good driving record.
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Gina P.'s Photo

Scotch Plains, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
Hello my name is Gina I'm a local pet sitter, I live with animals since childhood. I have Over 3 years experience in handling animals and pets(I been working has a local dog walker for the last 3years in combination to my full-time nanny job) Free of allergies from animal hair/dander In-depth knowledge of different breeds of...

Care Member says "I cannot recommend Gina enough as a cat sitter! Whenever I need to travel, she is my go-to person for taking care of my two cats. From the moment I met...

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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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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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Somerset, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hello! I'm Kristina, I hold a masters in fine arts. I've worked with kids from ages 5-15. I also have experience watching and caring for dogs for about 7 years. For 5 years, I worked as a counselor and specialist at a children's youth theatre camp. Our family has a 8yr old Bichon named Bella, she's everyones friend and is a NY...

Dina E. says "Our dog Teddy was in great hands with Kristina! She was punctual and kept in communication with me each time she was with Teddy and even sent us pics of...

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Pet Care

Bridgewater, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet walking
For as long as I can remember I have had a love for all animals, especially dogs! When I was 13 I finally got a dog of my own, and she is the love of my life! We rescued her from an adoption agencies, and I have a special place in my heart for rescue dogs. Unfortunately, due to her being born in a shelter, she has extreme...
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Shannel S.'s Photo

Berkeley Heights, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
Grooming
administration of medicine
pet walking
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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Dog And Cat Sitter

Somerset, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$12/hr
2 years experience
Administration of medicine
pet walking
boarding
pet sitting
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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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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Svetlana M.'s Photo

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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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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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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Maria S.'s Photo

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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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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Fiorella F.'s Photo

Dunellen, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
I have no paid pet care experience yet but I do have a dog of my own. I have had him for about 4 years. I love nearly any kind of animal and would love to learn how to care for more.
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Stephanie G.'s Photo

Professional Animal Care Giver/Pet sitter

Berkeley Heights, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Administration of medicine
pet transportation
pet sitting
pet walking
Formally worked at animal hospitals as a Veterinary Technician assisting in appointments as well as in surgery. Currently enrolled at Rutgers University studying Pre-Vet Animal Science. Worked at Murray Hill Veterinary Associates as a full-time veterinary technician and at Lexington Animal Hospital as a veterinary technician and...

Linda S. says "Stephanie takes excellent care of my Great Dane and cat while away. I trust her completely. Very caring, Highly recommend. "

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  • 60 pet care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $16.00/hr as of December 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.

Gina P.

I cannot recommend Gina enough as a cat sitter! Whenever I need to travel, she is my go-to person for taking care of my two cats. From the...

- Care member

Estelle G.

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...

- Lisa R.

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 $16.00 per hour as of December 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 5 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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