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Dina V.

Animal Lover To Take Care Of Your Furry Family Members

Hawthorne, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Administration of medicine
pet transportation
pet walking
Hi, my name is Dina and I have 10 years of professional experience walking dogs, I also do cat-sittings and small animal care. I love all animals and will treat your fur baby like my own. I have tons of great references. I would love to be considered for the job

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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Jenna B.

Pet Sitter

New York, NY

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
7 years experience
Pet walking
Hello! My name is Jenna. I am 21 years old. I Provide pet sitting in your own home. I love pets of all sizes and ages. I have experiencing caring for Dogs, Cats, Hamsters, Guinea pig, rat, Bunny ect.
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Lauren B.

Part Time Or Stay In Pet Care

New York, NY

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Boarding
pet walking
pet sitting
As a pet owner myself, I have 2 years of experience providing in-home dog and cat sitting. I am active and enjoy going on various walks throughout the day, so rest assured your pet will get lots of exercise.
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Engji H.

Part Time Pet Sitter

Clifton, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
pet transportation
dog training
I have had experiences with animals all my life. I provide dog sitting in homes. I have had the occasional dog sit and live in the home while the family has been on vacation. I am not allergic to any pets considering I have a cat at home. I would definitely consider myself an animal lover.

Melanie M. says "I trust Engie with my entire dental practice and with my kids. She is smart , upbeat and trustworthy. She even watches my home and my pet when we are...

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Kathleen L.

Dog Mom To 3, Animal Lover

Hillsdale, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet transportation
pet walking
Hi! I am an animal lover and mom to 3 fur babies. I have experience with puppies through seniors, and 3 lbs to 103 lbs. Available for walks, drop ins and pet / house sitting in your home. I will take care of your fur family like I do my own.

Nicholas I. says "Kathleen was absolutely incredible. Our first care.com experience and she was punctual, reliable, and capable-completely putting our minds at ease....

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Erin M.

Loving Pet Care

North Arlington, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
administration of medicine
pet transportation
boarding
grooming
+ 1 more
Animals are my thing! I have worked in the animal field on and off for for almost 20 years and find nothing more rewarding than cold noses, wet kisses and taking care of animals in many ways. To name a few, a basic overall of the services I provide include dog walking, litter box cleaning/cage cleaning, feedings (dogs, cats,...

Shannon L. says "Erin is was a wonderful pet sitter for both my dog and cat. She always arrives on time. Cleaned and shampooed my dog when needed. Walked her and played...

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Michelle T.

Vet Tech, Dog Daycare, Pet Sitter Extraordinaire!

Little Ferry, NJ

4.9(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Pet sitting
administration of medicine
boarding
pet transportation
pet walking
Dedicated to providing exceptional care, I bring 10 years of professional experience to your home. I prioritize your pet's comfort and happiness by treating every animal as if they were my own, ensuring a safe, stimulating, and consistent routine. My background includes working with senior, young, special needs, and challenging...

Care Member says "Knowledgeable and experienced in her work, I trust Michelle to take care of any animal under her watch. She doesn't just love animals, she GETS them. I...

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Sydney G.

Student Pet Sitter

Bronx, NY

4.9(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hello! My name is Sydney and I'm a graduate of the University of Georgia. For 13 years, I had taken care of my medium-sized Havanese. I regularly bathe, walk and feed him. He's my best friend and longest companion. After my experiences at the SPCA, I'm familiar with different breeds and sizes. I know various pets have individual...

Haley K. says "She did great at watching my fur babies for me! Dependable and trustworthy!"

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Sophie S.

Thoughtful And Fun Pet Friend

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
8 years of paid experience with other families animals, and 21 of my family's. Tons of experience with cats and dogs of all personalities and sizes. Graduated from a pet friendly campus with my rescue lab mix. Provided live in care, house/pet sitting, dog walking, and energy expelling for animals that need to run and play. Big...

Jeanne P. says "For four years, Sophie has been my go-to person to care for my cat when I go out of town. She was dependable, but also trustworthy in my home! I loved...

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My B.

Down To Earth Pet Sitter

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
boarding
I've always been an animal lover and dedicated in fostering senior cats (12+ yo) with oral medications. Whether calm or challenging cats, I have successfully fed them, groomed them and played with them (simply with shoe strings and delivery boxes...). I'd love to be a true companion of your furry friend with fresh water, dry/wet...

Faye C. says "My is a reliable and professional pet sitter. She helped keeping my cat company while I was out of town for 10days. I was nervous previously because I never...

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Carolyn C.

Experienced Dog Sitter

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
2 years experience
Boarding
pet walking
pet sitting
Hello! My name is CC. I have 2 years of experience petsitting and I can help with boarding and pet walking. I am a reliable and attentive worker, and I love animals! I am a graduate student in social work at Columbia University and I am looking for extra work this summer taking care of pets around NYC.

Care Member says "Carolyn is AMAZING! I have a young cavapoo, Boo, who loves staying with her. My pup has some specific needs and Carolyn is willing to go above and...

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Natasha T.

Jersey City, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Administration of medicine
pet walking
pet sitting
Hi! I am Natasha and I have been a substitute teacher for several years for grades k-12. On days I am at home I have cared for friends , family and clients pets when they have been away from home by either dog walking and or pet sitting. I love animals. When I was growing up our house was full of cats, dogs, turtles, frogs and...

Ashley A. says "Natasha is such a wonderful, kind, and dependable person and pet sitter! She got on with our pets immediately and cared for them and our home as if they...

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Paige L.

Animal Lover

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I would love to be your pet sitter! As a current pet owner with over 15 years of experience, I understand how important it is to provide attentive and loving care. I have cared for dogs and cats throughout the city, including a recent six-month recurring job with two cats on the Upper East Side. I also have an ongoing...

Care Member says "Paige was AWESOME!! She is our new go-to cat sitter! She had great communication leading up to and during the visit, gave our cat lots of love, sent...

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Emily F.

Local, Reliable Dog Walker/Sitter

Hasbrouck Heights, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet walking
Hi! My name is Emily! I aim to provide loving and reliable care for your animals to ensure your pets get the attention they need while you are away. Meanwhile, you get the peace of mind knowing your pet is safe and in good hands. I started my pet care journey in 2015 pet sitting and doing daily walks. I truly enjoy spending my...

Dana B. says "Emily has been walking our dog for the past 4 months and has been an incredible help to our family. She is reliable and trustworthy, and our dog literally...

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Alynn R.

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 sitting
pet transportation
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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Mia S.

Professional Pet Friend - Dog Walker And Caretaker

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
4 years experience
Boarding
pet walking
pet sitting
Dog mom and dog lover with four years of dog walking and caretaking experience. I offer: Dog walking, dog sitting and boarding services Excited to meet and care for your furry friend!

Care Member says "Mia took care of my dog Callie for two weeks while I was away. She was very communicative and provided updates of how he was doing everyday! He came...

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Ana Gabriela R.

Love Pets

Passaic, NJ

4.0(0)
from
$16/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I love Pets, play with them, feed them, to walk with them is a pleasure to me! I used to work an a pet store, that gave me more knowledge about pets food, behavior and their happiness! I used to walk dogs and I'm available to do sitter at your house if necessary. Contact me :) Will be nice to help you!
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Gibran L.

Pet sitter

West New York, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
administration of medicine
boarding
dog training
pet walking
I grown-up with pets all my life, studied for veterinarian just need last year for degree. I care and love for all kind of animals. Have experience for more then 20 year. I am very passionate and professional about there care, nutrition and exercising.

Angela F. says "I recommend Gibran! My puppy received professional attention needed. Also, he helped me with my errands. he is a dependable and trustworthy driver. Always...

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James B.

Cat Sitter

Bronx, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Pet sitting
boarding
pet transportation
pet walking
Hello, My name is James, I'm 28 years old and I am currently a part-time cat sitter in NYC. I have two cats of my own and I've always been around cats since birth. I love their company and curiosity to the world itself. I work at Mount Sinai Beth Israel as a Telecommunications operator and I go to college at Lehman College. So...

Jane L. says "James took fantastic care of our two cats. He is very reliable, responsible, and knowledgeable about cats. It was a pleasure working with him, and I hope he...

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Hazel R.

Part Time Pet Sitter (mornings Available)

Bloomfield, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
2 years experience
Pet sitting
administration of medicine
grooming
pet walking
Hi! my name is Hazel, I grow up my whole life having adorable dogs as an extension in my family, everything started with a volunteer that I did in Argentina in a foundation, but two years ago I started getting payed for something that I love, work with kids and dogs (currently one cat too). I can provide dog sitting in your own...
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  • 60 pet sitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $17.00/hr as of September 2026

  • The average star rating for rated pet sitters is 5.0

Recent pet sitter reviews from local parents in Hackensack, NJ

Pet Sitters in Hackensack, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed pet sitters

Dina V.

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...

- Lisa S.

Engji H.

I trust Engie with my entire dental practice and with my kids. She is smart , upbeat and trustworthy. She even watches my home and my pet...

- Melanie M.

Kathleen L.

Kathleen was absolutely incredible. Our first care.com experience and she was punctual, reliable, and capable-completely putting our minds...

- Nicholas I.

What to know about pet sitters in Hackensack, NJ

The average cost of hiring a pet sitter in Hackensack, NJ is $17.54 per hour as of September, 2026. Rates often vary based on the number of pets, the length of each visit, and the level of care required, such as administering medication, providing extra playtime, or supporting pets with special routines. Some sitters also offer fixed daily or overnight pricing for families needing extended coverage. For a broader view of typical pricing, you can review average pet sitting costs and use the Care.com cost calculator to help estimate your expected expenses.
Pet sitters in Hackensack, NJ offer a range of services tailored to different types of pets and care routines. Common options include in-home pet sitting, drop-in visits, feeding and medication support, dog walking, and daily companionship while you’re away. You can also find caregivers who provide broader pet care services for a variety of animals, including dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, and birds. Each sitter’s profile typically outlines their experience, comfort level with different species, and the specific tasks they are able to provide.
Dog sitters in Hackensack can support your dog’s daily routine with a variety of services, including dog walking, feeding, playtime, and overnight care. You can also find dog sitters who offer drop-in visits for quick check-ins or longer stays for dogs that benefit from extra attention or companionship. Many caregivers are experienced with administering medication, caring for puppies, or helping maintain training routines. Each dog sitter’s profile provides details about their background, comfort with different breeds, and activity level preferences.
Cat sitters in Hackensack typically offer services such as feeding, litter box care, medication support, and daily check-ins while you’re away. You can also find caregivers who specialize in cat sitting for households that need more frequent visits or extended support. Some sitters understand the grooming needs of long-haired or senior cats and may feel comfortable with light cat grooming tasks as part of their routine. Profiles often include information about experience with shy, senior, or special-needs cats so you can find a sitter who matches your cat’s temperament and care needs.
When choosing a pet sitter in Hackensack, NJ, it helps to look for experience with your type of pet and comfort with the specific routines you need support with, such as feeding schedules, medication care, walks, or daily check-ins. Many pet parents value sitters who communicate clearly, provide updates, and have positive reviews from others in the community. It can also be helpful to understand the different pet care options available so you can decide which type of support fits your situation. Some families use a set of common interview questions to learn more about a sitter’s experience, approach to emergencies, and compatibility with their pet’s habits. Asking whether a sitter offers a meet-and-greet can also help you see how they interact with your pet before booking.

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