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Denir P.

Pet Sitter/Dog Walker

Watchung, NJ

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
dog training
pet transportation
pet walking
boarding
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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Isabelle F.

Watchung, NJ

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$14/hr
1 year experience
Boarding
Hello! I am a creative, patient and reliable person who loves dogs! I adore dog sitting and getting to meet your furry loved ones! I have dog sat for three dogs at a time last summer, I enjoy taking them on walks and keeping them active! I have a shih tzu of my own and have been surrounded by many doggies all my life. I would be...
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Samantha L.

Clark, NJ

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet transportation
grooming
pet sitting
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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Svetlana M.

Caring Mom And An Athletic Person. Great Cook

Metuchen, NJ

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
1 year experience
Pet walking
grooming
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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Rebecca M.

Bubbly Caretaker

Edison, NJ

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience
Boarding
pet walking
grooming
pet sitting
administration of medicine
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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Kathleen D.

Fun Sitter/ Cat Lover And Doggies Too

Warren, NJ

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Pet walking
pet transportation
pet sitting
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.

Part Time Pet Sitter

Plainfield, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Boarding
pet transportation
pet walking
grooming
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.

Part -time Pet Care Giver

South Plainfield, NJ

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet walking
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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Ashley P.

Pet-Sitter

Bound Brook, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet walking
boarding
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.

Somerset, NJ

5.0(1)
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$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet walking
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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Elizabeth A.

Dog And Cat Sitter/Walker

Colonia, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Pet walking
pet transportation
pet sitting
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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Beatriz M.

Westfield, NJ

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
4 years experience
Pet walking
pet transportation
pet sitting
Hi! I'm an experienced babysitter looking for a full-time starting in August. I have experiences with newborns and multiple kids at the same time. I'm a very responsible, caring and trustworthy person and look forward to find a great family to work with. During my longest experience, I worked for the same family for 2...

Care Member says "I highly recommend Beatriz as a nanny/care giver. She is extremely trustworthy and responsible. My 3.5 year old son and 2 year old daughter absolutely...

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Stephanie G.

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
Pet sitting
pet transportation
pet walking
administration of medicine
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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Lily M.

Dog And Cat Sitter

Somerset, NJ

5.0(0)
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$12/hr
2 years experience
Boarding
pet walking
pet sitting
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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Gina P.

Scotch Plains, NJ

5.0(1)
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$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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Samantha L.

Somerset, NJ

5.0(0)
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$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
I'm a Pet Person if there ever was one! I have 2 guinea pigs in my apartment right now. I have had fish, gerbils, cats, and dogs in the past. I have experience with Pitbulls and other "aggressive" breeds that are misunderstood. I am comfortable with dogs and cats. I am willing and able to come to you so you don't have to worry...
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Susan B.

Professional Pet Sitter - Full Time

Edison, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Boarding
pet transportation
pet sitting
pet walking
daily feeding
+ 1 more
I have been a professional pet sitter since 2004. I am certified in Pet First Aid and CPR. Some of the services I provide include pet sitting, dog walking, daycare, boarding, overnight, vacation care, special needs pets, medication (pills and/or shots). I have had pets most of my life and have spent many hours volunteering ....

Mike L. says "I was very comfortable with Susan and felt she will be my go to person for my pets. I need to know someone is there for me when I need them. Susan even...

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Kathryn D.

Caring Pet Enthusiast

Scotch Plains, NJ

5.0(0)
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$12/hr
2 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
administration of medicine
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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Alexandra P.

Pet-sitter/baby-sitter

Berkeley Heights, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
7 years experience
Pet sitting
pet transportation
pet walking
boarding
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.

Care Member says "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...

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Gail P.

Dog/animal Caregiver

Bridgewater, NJ

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$15/hr
Pet sitting
pet transportation
pet walking
boarding
I have taken care of dogs and cats since I was 12. Neighbors friends and family relied on me to walk, feed and love their pets. I also have experience house-sitting if needed while you are on vacation. I am a former top-performing reliable professional and currently a mother, homemaker, and graduate student getting my Master's...
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  • 60 pet sitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $14.50/hr as of June 2025

Recent pet sitter reviews from local parents in Watchung, NJ

Pet Sitters in Watchung, NJ are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed pet sitters

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.

Svetlana M.

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...

- Care member

Rebecca M.

Rebecca is very friendly and helpful. She goes above and beyond.

- Cynthia M.

FAQs for finding pet sitters in Watchung, NJ

Hiring a pet sitter in Watchung, NJ will cost an average of $14.50 per hour as of June, 2025. This pet sitting rate will vary depending on the services needed, the number of pets to be cared for, and the total amount of hours per day/week. Some pet sitters will charge a fixed rate per day if full-time care is requested. You can connect with pet sitters in Watchung that match your needs and discuss a rate that is suitable for both.

Pet sitters in Watchung, NJ can offer different services, but the most common ones are pet sitting in your own home and dog walking. You can find pet sitters who can care for different types of pets, such as dogs, cats, rabbits, or even guinea pigs.

You can filter and sort local pet sitter profiles by distance from Watchung. Compare your options by reading about their experience, services they provide, and reviews from other pet parents. There are currently 2 pet sitters in Watchung, NJ, although you can expand the radius of your search if you'd like to increase your options.

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