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60 pet care are listed in Short Hills, NJ

The average rate is $11/hr as of March 2024

The average experience for nearby pet care is 0 years

Pet care in Short Hills, NJ

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I love dogs, grew up with them. I have been around animals my whole life and have been taken care of my own dogs for many years. I am comfortable with all breeds and sizes of dogs.
Deniz can also help with: Pet walking, Pet sitting

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Hi! I am an experienced pet care provider and am a University of Delaware Nursing student. I have fostered many puppies and have a dog of my own, so I am very used to caring for all ages of dogs. Additionally, I have stayed over night as a pet care provider for families on vacation. I also have experience in cat and hamster care...
Caroline can also help with: Pet transportation, Pet walking, Administration of medicine, Pet sitting
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Juliette P.


Short Hills, NJ

$8-13/hr1 yrs exp

Dependable Dog Lover

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I currently care for Bailey: a2-year-old Basset Hound Lab. I am responsible for walking, feeding and playing with Bailey multiple times a week. I also grew up with an amazing 100 lb Labradoodle named Fred. I am capable of caring for all dogs, great and small!
Juliette can also help with: Pet walking, Pet sitting
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Miriele C.


Short Hills, NJ

$13-25/hr2 yrs exp

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Hi! I have a lot experience with dog walker or dog sitting. I also can sleep over.
Miriele can also help with: Pet sitting, Pet walking
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Sadie S.


Fanwood, NJ

$10-20/hr2 yrs exp

Dog Lover!

5.0

(1)

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I am 22 years old and I am in the U. S. Army reserve. I have been working with dogs since I was 10 years old, as I also had a 110pound American Bulldog myself! I have a pit mix rescue. I have experience caring for dogs which include pet sitting, walking, playing, and feeding such lovely animals. I would prefer medium to large...
Sadie can also help with: Dog training, Pet sitting, Pet walking, Boarding
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Joyce A.


Roselle Park, NJ

$10-20/hr

Animal Lover

5.0

(1)

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Well a little something about me is that I love animals like I would do the best I can to keep an animal in the best care possible. I am an American with Ecuadorian parents. I go to Ecuador every year and I have a dog, a cat, some hamsters, some chickens, and some rabbits. They are all in very good health and very good taken...
Joyce can also help with: Pet transportation, Pet walking, Pet sitting, Boarding
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Gloria C.


Elizabeth, NJ

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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I have had pets all my life. Between dogs, cats, parrots, pigs, fishes. I adore the animals and I do not have problem for transporting them in my car. I am patient person, the same way lovely person. I do not speak English, I understand a little bit.
Gloria can also help with: Pet transportation, Pet walking, Grooming
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Julia I.


Parsippany, NJ

$14-19/hr3 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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I am a true animal lover as I have cared for and owned every pet short of farm animals. I have professionally provided care for cats, dogs and reptiles. I have experience administering medication, grooming, bathing, and am adaptable and quick to learn strict dietary or behavioral requests. I have cleaned up after many a pets...
Julia can also help with: Administration of medicine, Pet transportation, Pet walking
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Ameera A.


Harrison, NJ

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver!

5.0

(1)

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I have dog sat rescue dogs in my mom's friend's house. While they were away I slept over and took care of her such as taking her out for walks or to the park and I also fed her. I overall loved her as my own. When there was an emergency we took her to the vet, so I am well-aware of what should happen in any sticky situation.
Ameera can also help with: Pet sitting, Pet walking
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Michelle V.


Parsippany, NJ

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Pet sitter Available To Take Care Of Your Babies When You're Not Home

4.9

(8)

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I have been a cat owner my entire life and currently have 3 boys. I can provide pet sitting in your home for all kinds of pets. Cats are my specialty! I can also walk the dog and feed the fish! I have over 13 years of experience in walking dogs and pet sitting both on my own and with a company. I love all animals! I am also a...
Michelle can also help with: Pet transportation, Pet sitting, Administration of medicine, Pet walking

Recent reviews:

5.0
I would definitely recommend Michelle. She responded promptly. She took great care of my pets: kitties and a fish. She administered medicine to my older cat. She watered my plants. She anticipated a potential...

Reviewed by Stephanie W.

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Ana C.


Parsippany, NJ

$13-25/hr3 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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Hello, my name is Ana, I love animals. My regular job is taking care of children, but animal care is a second option and only when they need me have I taken dogs to be groomed at pet stores, do I take them to the park, etc. the kittens I have had The birds have had their feeding schedule, I don't have experience with fish, I'm...
Ana can also help with: Pet transportation, Pet walking

Recent review:

5.0
Ana is a very hard-working and attentive girl, she is always available when I call her and I need her, she is very honest and very punctual, she always has a smile, my children are excited when she comes home,...

Reviewed by Care member

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Michelle V.


Clark, NJ

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care And Pet Care

5.0

(2)

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Hi, I am no longer able to meet anyone -was hired for another family. You can message me if you need any weekend sitting. Thank you for all the responses!
Michelle can also help with: Pet sitting

Recent reviews:

5.0
Michelle is a true animal lover and will take great care with your pets. She is responsible, kind, punctual, articulate and a genuinely nice person.

Reviewed by Mary C.

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Diana V.


Millburn, NJ

$10-50/hr2 yrs exp

Experienced Care Taker

5.0

(1)

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Have always loved animals and have had many pets. currently have three dogs.
Diana can also help with: Pet transportation, Pet sitting, Pet walking

Recent review:

5.0
Diana was a customer at my job who I helped out. We had a great talk about many things. Definitely a very knowledgeable and hard worker. If I was the hiring manager for my company, I would not think twice. She...

Reviewed by Andre A.

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Michelle P.


Linden, NJ

$12-30/hr1 yrs exp

Lovely Petsitter

5.0

(1)

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I have being with a family for a year and a half and I helped them to take care of Sparky (dog) and billie and cookie (cats) sometimes during their vacations. I was on charge of feeding them and walk sparky.
Michelle can also help with: Pet sitting, Pet walking, Boarding

Recent review:

5.0
Michelle did a great job! I can't wait to work with her regularly.

Reviewed by Stephanie W.

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Jubilee R.


Bloomfield, NJ

$20-25/hr2 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

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Pets are a part of one's family so they should be treated like it! I am an observant, energetic person who has worked with animals for two years. In order for us all to feel comfortable each animal and there amazing families set the tone. I work with all the feedback and based on interactions of the animal family members....
Jubilee can also help with: Grooming, Pet sitting, Pet walking

Recent review:

5.0
Jubilee was amazing with our pup, Coco. We had a full weekend of events and needed some help with Coco. Jubilee was punctual, patient and is knowledgeable when dealing with our pup. She followed through with...

Reviewed by Yudi S.

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Zviad G.


Maplewood, NJ

$21-30/hr8 yrs exp

Pet Lover Person And Experienced Sitter

5.0

(1)

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Friendly and trusted pet sitter, who can care on different kinds of pets and enjoy with dog walking routinely.
Zviad can also help with: Pet transportation, Pet sitting, Pet walking
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Autumn H.


Scotch Plains, NJ

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

Pet/Dog Sitter

5.0

(10)

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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...
Autumn can also help with: Administration of medicine, Pet walking, Boarding, Pet sitting, Daily feeding

Recent reviews:

5.0
Autumn bonded with my cats when she stopped over to meet us! I'll definitely hire her again.

Reviewed by Susan A.

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Gina P.


Scotch Plains, NJ

$15-20/hr8 yrs exp

5.0

(5)

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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...
Gina can also help with: Pet walking

Recent reviews:

5.0
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 her, it was clear that she is an animal lover through and...

Reviewed by Care member

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Matthew D.


Whippany, NJ

$16-50/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

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Hello Everyone - I've been taking care of animals for people since I was a young child. I absolutely love animals, we have 3 rescue dogs that are part of our family My expertise is working with dogs, but have certainly taken care of cats and other pets. Some of my services are - Dog walking up to 5 dogs on a leash at one time,...
Matthew can also help with: Boarding, Pet walking, Pet transportation, Pet sitting

Recent reviews:

5.0
From start to finish, a good experience with Matt D. My dogs were well cared for, we were kept informed via texts, and all communications were answered quickly. Will definitely hire Matt the next time we go...

Reviewed by Laura O.

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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 dogs my whole life. I currently own two birds and one leopard gecko. I am very affectionate even with these more difficult animals. im...
Shannel can also help with: Pet transportation, Pet sitting, Pet walking

Recent review:

5.0
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 responsible with a key to my home.

Reviewed by Lewis F.

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Alexandra P.


Berkeley Heights, NJ

$10-15/hr7 yrs exp

Pet-sitter/baby-sitter

5.0

(2)

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I have been pet-sitting since I was 17 years old. Any pet, any size I am good with. I love animals. I will stay in the house with the pet(s) due to distance and/or if the pet(s) are better with that and if the owners are good with that as well. If not, I am willing to travel back and forth no matter how far or how often.
Alexandra can also help with: Pet walking, Pet transportation, Boarding, Pet sitting

Recent reviews:

5.0
Absolutely recommend! She helped me out for multiple days while we were out of town. She provided regular updates, took great care of my pets, and was very easy to work with. She is responsible, caring, and...

Reviewed by Care member

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Sydney G.


Chatham, NJ

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

Animal Lover!

5.0

(1)

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Hi my name is Sydney! I'm from Chatham and work remotely. I've been taking care of animals for the past 10 years and have references if needed. I'm a UVM graduate and have a Master's degree from Boston University. My hobbies include pottery, film photography, and traveling!
Sydney can also help with: Pet walking, Administration of medicine, Pet sitting

Recent review:

5.0
Sydney is a very caring person. I've had her watch my 2 English bulldogs on numerous occasions. She is always thinking about their needs and ways to spoil them. She is very responsible.

Reviewed by Zoe M.

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Samantha L.


Clark, NJ

$10-25/hr5 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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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.
Samantha can also help with: Grooming, Pet walking, Pet sitting, Pet transportation

Recent review:

5.0
Great with our dog Kobe. Flexible with our hours. Will keep her for occasional pet sitting or dog walking in future jobs.

Reviewed by Andrew B.

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Dana B.


Union, NJ

$10-15/hr2 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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I am the biggest pet lover there is! I'm looking forward to continue working with animals-since I have always loved caring for my own Carine Terrier! Along with babysitting young and old dogs for my neighbors and friends for 2-3 years now. I have became the go-to for people, because of my love for animals! I also want to note,...
Dana can also help with: Pet walking, Dog training, Pet sitting, Pet transportation
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Natalie S.


Montclair, NJ

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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Considering my love for animals, well-established leadership skills, and the variety of experiences I have working with dogs/animals, I believe I will be a great fit for your pet, whether it is pet sitting or walking! I work with animals in a positive, calm, assertive, patient, and nurturing way.
Natalie can also help with: Pet sitting, Pet walking

Recent review:

5.0
Natalie is the best and our dog loves walking with her. She is a great communicator and shared lots of happy photos of her walks with our pup. Natalie is responsible, conscientious,trustworthy and loves all...

Reviewed by Care member

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Catherine K.


Verona, NJ

$15-30/hr12 yrs exp

Responsible And Loving Pet Care Giver

5.0

(5)

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I have been a pet owner (dogs, cats, small animals, birds, fish), and have been taking care of my friends' and family's pets my entire life. I am responsible and loving pet care giver. I will take care of your pet as I would do for my own pets. I'll feed, clean up, walk, talk, play and cuddle with your pet, and make sure it's...
Catherine can also help with: Daily feeding, Boarding, Pet walking, Pet sitting

Recent reviews:

5.0
Reliable, communicative, trustworthy & caring. Catherine is everything you want in a petsitter!

Reviewed by Care member

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Mackenzie C.


Belleville, NJ

$39/hr10 yrs exp

Gentle & Loving Sitter Ready To Provide Care For Your Fluffy Friends

5.0

(3)

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Hi, I'm Mackenzie! I'm a 21-year-old girl currently located in Nutley, New Jersey! All of my life, it's been a huge dream of mine to work within a field where I can provide love, compassion and help for animals. In the near future, I am opening my own business - Peace, Love & Paws! which will offer all different kinds of pet...
Mackenzie can also help with: Dog training, Boarding, Pet sitting, Pet walking, Pet transportation

Recent reviews:

5.0
I would most certainly hire this lovely sitter again again to watch my two beloved cats! I get very nervous leaving them, but she was extremely kind, compassionate, well-mannered, and treated my cats as if they...

Reviewed by Mackenzie C.

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Dacia N.


Newark, NJ

$13-20/hr

Pet Lover

5.0

(1)

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Hi! I can help you with your pet needs. I have a black lab named Bell and a rabbit named Henry! They are super sweet and get along with all pets!
Dacia can also help with: Pet sitting, Pet walking

Recent review:

5.0
Dacia was very responsive to our requests and extremely attentive to our dog. She kept us updated on Bella throughout her stay. She took great care of her and Bella was very happy when we picked her up. We...

Reviewed by Cynthia K.

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Victoria P.


Verona, NJ

$20-25/hr3 yrs exp

5.0

(3)

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Hi. I am Victoria. I am a lover of all animals. especially dogs and cats. I have four rescued cats in my house and one dog. We have a bit of a zoo. I have experience watching cats cleaning litter feeding/loving them. Dogs I have all the experience. I have watched many dogs at my house or at the person s house. In my house pets...
Victoria can also help with: Pet sitting, Pet walking, Pet transportation

Recent reviews:

5.0
Victoria babysat my kids for several years when they were younger. She is responsible, fun loving, and very warm. I highly recommend her.

Reviewed by Care member

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Melissa C.


Bloomfield, NJ

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(3)

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My name is Melissa and I have been an animal lover my entire life. I provide pet sitting and care services IN YOUR HOME! My goal is to provide peace of mind to pet parents and a caring and fun experience for your pet(s) while you are away for work, vacation or a hobby. I am an excellent alternative to boarding, your pet(s)...
Melissa can also help with: Pet walking, Dog training, Pet sitting, Boarding, Pet transportation

Recent reviews:

5.0
We hired Melissa for dog walking help when our son was a few months old and we needed help taking our dog out in the afternoons. She was always so easy to work with, always on time, polite and friendly. It was...

Reviewed by David S.

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Recent pet care reviews from local pet parents in Short Hills, NJ

Michelle V.

5.0

I would definitely recommend Michelle. She responded promptly. She took great care of my pets: kitties and a fish. She administered medicine to my older cat. She watered my plants. She anticipated a potential problem ( a snow storm) and came up with a plan. I’m very appreciative of her help while...

- Stephanie W.

Ana C.

5.0

Ana is a very hard-working and attentive girl, she is always available when I call her and I need her, she is very honest and very punctual, she always has a smile, my children are excited when she comes home, she takes them for walks in the parks, she is well disciplined and best nanny who has...

- Care member

Michelle V.

5.0

Michelle is a true animal lover and will take great care with your pets. She is responsible, kind, punctual, articulate and a genuinely nice person.

- Mary C.

Diana V.

5.0

Diana was a customer at my job who I helped out. We had a great talk about many things. Definitely a very knowledgeable and hard worker. If I was the hiring manager for my company, I would not think twice. She has great social skills and is very intelligent/eager to learn new things. Very few...

- Andre A.

Michelle P.

5.0

Michelle did a great job! I can't wait to work with her regularly.

- Stephanie W.

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