Pet Sitting & Drop Ins in Central West, Trenton, NJ
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“Lisa is perfect. My cats love her. She is very professional and able to catch all points during her visit. Will rebook in the future definitely.”


“My wife and I are very happy to recommend Ashley L for her wonderful job looking after our pets. She was timely and efficient in providing our diabetic cat with his twice a day insulin injections. Our decision to hire her for looking after our pets allowed for us to have a long weekend away worry free! Thank you Ashley!”


“Claire wrote wonderful, descriptive accounts and provided cute, distinctive photos of her 5 1/2 days with our one-year-old cat Dori. Even through the pictures we could tell that Dori was comfortable and relaxed. We just got home and see that she is calm and happy. We'll definitely use Claire again -- and soon!”


“This is the second time that I have had Linda for a series of drop-in visits with my dog, Jenny. When Linda came to get the key from me, Jenny was so excited to see her again! Jenny’s reaction assures me that she has had a VERY positive experience with Linda!”


“Really appreciated Lindsey’s care for our little dog. We were reassured by Lindsey’s updates/communication and reliability. And it was fun to see the photos.”


“Josh went over and beyond the call of duty. This was our first time using Rover and best believe we will be utilizing your services again. Josh was amazing and walked nahla has made a new forever best friend. Much love Josh and thanks again!”


“Joanna took care of my dog like he was one of her own. He needed some extra TLC, so Joanna went above and beyond to make sure every box was checked. She’s definitely my go-to in a pinch!”


“Richard was great with communication, pictures and updates during our trip. He was very professional, came and checked everything out ahead of time. Our cat obviously trusted him right away which is no easy feat. Thank you!!”


“Jen took excellent care of our babies! We had both a cat and a bearded dragon that needed tending to. She took great photos of them and kept them healthy and happy.”


“Angela is a great dog sitter, she was friendly and patient with our dogs, and spent time playing with them when we were away! She listen to our instructions and took really good care of our buys. We highly recommend her!”


“What can I say. Norman is very reliable.. Our dogs loved him right away.. He keeps on schedule unlike other sitters.. You can't go wrong with Norman. Will definitely have him again if he is free. I can understand why he is booked a lot.”


“So glad Katia was available on short notice to check in on my kitties. She’s reliable, communicative, and great with animals. Will definitely book her again in the future!”


“Brady was AWESOME! She was willing to come for an intro visit to make sure she was okay with Abby and vice-versa, and for us to go through all our instructions, key-leaving, etc. And she faithfully showed up and spent time with our little girl, who was clearly not stressed because she was in great spirits when we got home. She even sent us photos so we could see how well she was doing. So grateful for the peace of mind so we could relax and enjoy our trip without worrying whether or not Abby would be in good hands. We'll definitely hire Brady again next time we need a cat sitter!”


“Clarissa was wonderful for drop in visits with my pup while we were away on vacation! Super thoughtful and punctual. Would recommend and we will be sure to book again when we need!”


“Kibby is nearing her end of life, and Leah gave her the care and attention that I needed for assurance while I was away for work. Thank you Leah”


About: With a Bachelor's Degree in Animal Science, four pets of my own, and previous work experience in a doggy daycare/ boarding service, I believe I have the necessary experience and skills needed for proper animal husbandry for your pets. I grew up with dogs throughout my whole life, and growing up with them meant I learned something new every day. Even now, I make sure to research and ask vets what would be the best ways to improve the quality of life for my animals, and make sure I'm up to standards with husbandry. Working in the dog daycare field gave me a proper introduction into the petsitting business as I would follow owner instructions for feeding, bedding, enrichment, and oral medications. *PLEASE NOTE*: I have not yet had proper experience administering injections to dogs and cats (only livestock via university lab work), so for your pets safety as a new sitter I will not be offering a service for medication via injection. I have learned how to do hands-on CPR for deep-chested dogs. I am knowledgeable on CPR for smaller dogs and cats. Pets at Home: 1 American Akita, 1 Shiba Inu, 1 orange cat, 1 crested gecko. As long as proper care instructions are given, I'd love to take care of any variety of pets, including low-difficulty reptiles (ie. geckos)! If you have such a reptile in your household, message me if you're interested in petsitting for them as well! At the moment, I am looking to potentially work as a veterinary assistant in nearby clinics, so I am currently available all day weekdays and weekends. First and foremost: I prioritize comfort, safety, and routine. I follow each pet’s usual schedule as closely as possible—including feeding times, potty breaks, walks, medications, and playtime. I give plenty of attention, affection, and enrichment based on each animal’s personality and needs. Shy cat? I give them space, time, and gentle encouragement. High-energy pup? We’ll get those zoomies out safely! Additionally, as an aspiring microbiologist (and as a student who did a presentation on Parvo), I believe prevention is key. Any puppy will be carefully looked after outdoors and proper sanitzation methods will be met. I would prefer to keep young puppies in your household, and have playtime in a backyard if possible. I would limit walks to around the household area. In your home, I treat your space with the utmost respect and always leave things as clean—or cleaner—than I found them. I will send regular photo updates so you can relax, knowing your pet is in good hands.

“Ashley was great! She dropped in to take my dogs to go potty, eat, drink and play in the yard. She came to meet my dogs before the drop in and they loved her! She took pictures and sent me an update. My dog takes medicine and she was able to give it to him without any problem. Ashley is awesome! Definitely will have her take care of my dogs again!”


“Kendall was very responsive when I needed a dogsitter last minute. She arrived on time, took good care of the dogs, which allowed me to focus on doing my work and priorities. She is friendly and keeps me informed about arrival, gives an update about what she did with the dogs (I.e., let them out in yard, feed them, walk them). Great sitter!!”


“I highly recommend Arassely to anyone looking for a professional and attentive pet sitter. From the start, communication was clear, prompt, and reassuring. She followed all care instructions closely and took the time to get to know my pet’s personality and routines. I received thoughtful updates and photos throughout the visits, which gave me great peace of mind while I was away. I returned home to a happy, well-cared-for pet and a tidy space. It’s clear that Arassely takes their responsibility seriously and truly cares about the animals they look after. I wouldn’t hesitate to book again.”



“AWESOME updates from this couple! They both tag teamed today because they couldn’t make the 5:30 appt and stopped by twice instead. So nice of them. Highly recommended by me! Thanks guys ???”
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Lisa M.Star Sitter

“Lisa is perfect. My cats love her. She is very professional and able to catch all points during her visit. Will rebook in the future definitely.”


Ashley L.Star Sitter

“My wife and I are very happy to recommend Ashley L for her wonderful job looking after our pets. She was timely and efficient in providing our diabetic cat with his twice a day insulin injections. Our decision to hire her for looking after our pets allowed for us to have a long weekend away worry free! Thank you Ashley!”


Claire M.

“Claire wrote wonderful, descriptive accounts and provided cute, distinctive photos of her 5 1/2 days with our one-year-old cat Dori. Even through the pictures we could tell that Dori was comfortable and relaxed. We just got home and see that she is calm and happy. We'll definitely use Claire again -- and soon!”


Linda A.

“This is the second time that I have had Linda for a series of drop-in visits with my dog, Jenny. When Linda came to get the key from me, Jenny was so excited to see her again! Jenny’s reaction assures me that she has had a VERY positive experience with Linda!”


Lindsey S.

“Really appreciated Lindsey’s care for our little dog. We were reassured by Lindsey’s updates/communication and reliability. And it was fun to see the photos.”


Joshua H.Star Sitter

“Josh went over and beyond the call of duty. This was our first time using Rover and best believe we will be utilizing your services again. Josh was amazing and walked nahla has made a new forever best friend. Much love Josh and thanks again!”


Joanna Z.
Star Sitter


“Joanna took care of my dog like he was one of her own. He needed some extra TLC, so Joanna went above and beyond to make sure every box was checked. She’s definitely my go-to in a pinch!”


Richard M.Star Sitter

“Richard was great with communication, pictures and updates during our trip. He was very professional, came and checked everything out ahead of time. Our cat obviously trusted him right away which is no easy feat. Thank you!!”


Jen S.Star Sitter

“Jen took excellent care of our babies! We had both a cat and a bearded dragon that needed tending to. She took great photos of them and kept them healthy and happy.”


Angela C.Star Sitter

“Angela is a great dog sitter, she was friendly and patient with our dogs, and spent time playing with them when we were away! She listen to our instructions and took really good care of our buys. We highly recommend her!”


Norman G.

“What can I say. Norman is very reliable.. Our dogs loved him right away.. He keeps on schedule unlike other sitters.. You can't go wrong with Norman. Will definitely have him again if he is free. I can understand why he is booked a lot.”


Katia G.

“So glad Katia was available on short notice to check in on my kitties. She’s reliable, communicative, and great with animals. Will definitely book her again in the future!”


Brady R.Star Sitter

“Brady was AWESOME! She was willing to come for an intro visit to make sure she was okay with Abby and vice-versa, and for us to go through all our instructions, key-leaving, etc. And she faithfully showed up and spent time with our little girl, who was clearly not stressed because she was in great spirits when we got home. She even sent us photos so we could see how well she was doing. So grateful for the peace of mind so we could relax and enjoy our trip without worrying whether or not Abby would be in good hands. We'll definitely hire Brady again next time we need a cat sitter!”


Clarissa M.Star Sitter

“Clarissa was wonderful for drop in visits with my pup while we were away on vacation! Super thoughtful and punctual. Would recommend and we will be sure to book again when we need!”


Leah A.Star Sitter

“Kibby is nearing her end of life, and Leah gave her the care and attention that I needed for assurance while I was away for work. Thank you Leah”


Giana G.
“I cannot recommend Giana and her petsitting services enough! Not only is she incredibly reliable, communicative, and genuinely caring, but Giana's love, passion, and dedication to animals is unmatched. She is extremely knowledgeable, with several years of experience working with, tending to, and learning about animals under her belt. If you’re looking for someone trustworthy, kind, and passionate about animals, look no further. Giana is simply the best there is! I can't think of a single person I would trust more to care for my pets!”


Ashley C.


“Ashley was great! She dropped in to take my dogs to go potty, eat, drink and play in the yard. She came to meet my dogs before the drop in and they loved her! She took pictures and sent me an update. My dog takes medicine and she was able to give it to him without any problem. Ashley is awesome! Definitely will have her take care of my dogs again!”


Kendall C.

“Kendall was very responsive when I needed a dogsitter last minute. She arrived on time, took good care of the dogs, which allowed me to focus on doing my work and priorities. She is friendly and keeps me informed about arrival, gives an update about what she did with the dogs (I.e., let them out in yard, feed them, walk them). Great sitter!!”


Arassely C.


“I highly recommend Arassely to anyone looking for a professional and attentive pet sitter. From the start, communication was clear, prompt, and reassuring. She followed all care instructions closely and took the time to get to know my pet’s personality and routines. I received thoughtful updates and photos throughout the visits, which gave me great peace of mind while I was away. I returned home to a happy, well-cared-for pet and a tidy space. It’s clear that Arassely takes their responsibility seriously and truly cares about the animals they look after. I wouldn’t hesitate to book again.”




David G.

“AWESOME updates from this couple! They both tag teamed today because they couldn’t make the 5:30 appt and stopped by twice instead. So nice of them. Highly recommended by me! Thanks guys ???”
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Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple pet sitters about your booking. Typically, pet sitters on Rover respond in under an hour.
Experience can vary widely from pet sitter to pet sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing pet sitters available in Central West.
Rover makes it easy to find Central West pet sitters to provide loving care from their own home. The background-checked, 5-star pet sitters you can find on Rover will welcome your pet into their home when you’re away—whether it’s just for the weekend or longer. Pet sitting is great for:
- Pets of all ages and abilities, including puppies
- Pet parents looking for a safe, loving alternative to a kennel
- Pets who’d love to socialize with their pet sitter’s pets
Yes! Sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your pet sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your pet sitter has access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals. In the rare event of any issues during a booking, rest easy knowing your pet is covered by the Rover Guarantee reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care.
Note: If your pet sitter requested to cancel this booking, then they need to cancel from their account. Please contact them via Rover Messages.
We get it—sometimes plans change and you may need to cancel your pet service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your sitter’s cancellation policy.
