Pet Sitting & Drop Ins in Downtown, Jersey City
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Top rated Downtown pet sitters
“We had Junyi come over for a trial run with our crazy pup and he was wonderful! We will definitely be asking him to come back again!”
“Samara was so amazing with our kitties. She kept us posted throughout the visits and sent plenty of pictures. Will definitely be working with her again the in future!”
About: Just starting out on this app but I’ve worked with local shelters and pet owners in the area! Happy to provide references :) My entire family has farms so I've been around all kinds of animals my whole life. I occasionally foster with my local shelter, and have always been the crazy lady who feeds the street cats. Very excited to meet your fur kids! College student with a flexible schedule, so I can easily manage weekend drop offs and pick ups, as well as spare plenty of time for your well-loved pet(s) I have a spare bedroom that can be all theirs if they require it, but other than that the space is free for them to roam. I'm also located near many parks so they'll definitely get their exercise!
“Victoria was so amazing! She sent lots of pictures and updates while she watched Ink Spots and was very respectful of my home. Will definitely book her again!”
“Nicole was very professional from the start and has done an amazing job dog sitting our puppy Milo for a few hours. We met for a quick meet and greet beforehand and our puppy took to her straight away. Throughout the night Nicole would provide very detailed notes and plenty of photos to keep us updated. We came back to a very clean house and happy puppy! Would highly recommend!! We can’t thank her enough!!”
“Tetiana did a wonderful job taking care of my cats while I was away.”
“A+ pet & house sitting. Attentive, caring, respectful and treated my pups like his own. Couldn’t have asked for anyone better. Thank You Anthony!”
About: I’m a lifelong dog owner who has been around many types of dogs since childhood so pet care is second nature to me. I’ve cared for my neighbors’, relatives’ pets as well as my own for years. I am thorough, reliable and currently available full time. I know it can be nerve racking to leave your pup with a stranger. I will try my hardest to cater to your dog’s needs and alleviate any concerns you may have. When you reach out, please specify the hours you need my services. My rates may be subject to change depending on the hours you need or other special circumstances that arise. I will let you know of this prior to finalizing the booking. I can’t wait to meet your pup! We’ll have fun together!! My schedule is flexible and I like to cater to your dog’s routine. I have no other pets. In order to provide the best care for your pet, I generally only take clients within 10-15 mins from the Grove street area. If you are hard pressed for a sitter and you live further away, please reach out and we can discuss a price for my services. I live in a 1BR apartment that has a great dog community. As a rule, I do not take my charges to dog park for safety reasons.
“Linda was everything you could hope for in a cat sitter: warmly communicative with us, wonderful with the cats and paid great attention to the unique details of our set up. We came home to 2 happy fuzzers who were clearly well cared for during the week and a half while we were away. Highly recommended!”
“Mark is a dream pet sitter. From start to finish, he was thorough, communicative, prompt, and super friendly. I get really anxious to leave my cats any time I have to travel and felt completely at ease knowing they were in Mark’s care. Highly recommend him and will definitely be rebooking in the future!”
“I greatly appreciate Sydni’s drop in visits for my cat, she gave him lots of play time and made sure he had a full stomach. She was very communicative when a personal emergency popped up and still made sure my cat was safe and happy at the end of the day.”
“Sneha is great! We reached out to Sneha two nights before our stay as we suddenly had to leave town. Sneha was not only extremely kind and understanding, but she took time out of her day to do a meet and greet on short notice as well. During the stay itself, Sneha sent plenty of updates, pictures and videos, and personally let us know how our cats were doing. It was extremely clear to us that she loves animals and our cats; and our cats are extremely comfortable with her. She followed the instructions we left with her exactly and provided lots of love to our kitties. I cannot recommend Sneha enough, and we already have another sit booked with her. Thank you so much Sneha!”
“Everything was great, thank you for helping take care of Luna!”
“Yuanqing is an incredible dog walker and sitter! He’s responsive, timely, always shares detailed feedback on how the visit goes. I’d highly recommend him for any of your dog needs 😊”
“Yuxin and her partner were great. It was obvious that they love cats & do a great job interacting and playing with them. They sent frequent videos and texts and followed my requests. I had no doubt that Yuxin & her partner would do a great job caring for my babies while I was away. Thank you!”
“Cyndi and Paul went above and beyond to care for my cats! They gave them so much love and attention and were just wonderful to work with! I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them in a second 😊”
“Joyce was awesome! She took my notes about how much energy my cat had and really gave him a workout each time she visited! Thank you so much for taking awesome care of Toast!”
“We had a great experience with Jane! She met Ginger after we booked her services and she was super nice! She asked all the right questions and Ginger felt comfortable with her from the beginning. She also kept us posted about Ginger sending pictures and videos. We will definitely contact her again!”
“Francesca was wonderful! It was my first time using Rover and she made me feel so at ease while I was away from my 2 cats for a weekend. She was very communicative and sent pictures each day, it’s clear that she’s a cat person. I highly recommend Francesca.”
About: I've been showered with the lucky privilege of caring for a whole menagerie of adorable creatures! Whether it's bottle-feeding teeny kittens or providing gentle support for pets with pre-existing conditions, I get the wonderful responsibility (and the happy exhaustion!) of pet parenthood. Plus, it's a well-known fact in the pet universe that I'm secretly every dog and cat's best friend. 😉 I currently take 2-3 walks a day that allow me to get my eyes away from screens, and give myself a mental break from designing for work. I'm available mornings, early afternoons, and late evenings for drop-in visits or walking. Recognizing that each pet has unique needs, I tailor all care specifically to the individual animal, carefully following the instructions and insights the owners provide about the pet's history and routines.
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1. Junyi H.
“We had Junyi come over for a trial run with our crazy pup and he was wonderful! We will definitely be asking him to come back again!”
2. Samara A.
“Samara was so amazing with our kitties. She kept us posted throughout the visits and sent plenty of pictures. Will definitely be working with her again the in future!”
3. elizabeth h.
“Elizabeth was beyond great to my kitty boy!! She watched him for a whole month while I was traveling, facetimed me, and sent me pictures of him all the time. She’s also super sweet. Best cat sitter everrr!!!”
4. Victoria Z.
“Victoria was so amazing! She sent lots of pictures and updates while she watched Ink Spots and was very respectful of my home. Will definitely book her again!”
5. Nicole H.
“Nicole was very professional from the start and has done an amazing job dog sitting our puppy Milo for a few hours. We met for a quick meet and greet beforehand and our puppy took to her straight away. Throughout the night Nicole would provide very detailed notes and plenty of photos to keep us updated. We came back to a very clean house and happy puppy! Would highly recommend!! We can’t thank her enough!!”
6. Tetiana R.
“Tetiana did a wonderful job taking care of my cats while I was away.”
7. Anthony L.
“A+ pet & house sitting. Attentive, caring, respectful and treated my pups like his own. Couldn’t have asked for anyone better. Thank You Anthony!”
8. Karolyn P.
“I cannot emphasize enough how grateful I am to have found my outstanding dog sitter, Karolyn. Her genuine love for animals, exceptional professionalism, and remarkable flexibility made my experience truly unforgettable. Karolyn took amazing care of my dog, Huey, and I wholeheartedly recommend Karolyn to anyone in search of a reliable, compassionate, and dedicated dog sitter. I will undoubtedly continue using her services for years to come.”
9. Linda M.
“Linda was everything you could hope for in a cat sitter: warmly communicative with us, wonderful with the cats and paid great attention to the unique details of our set up. We came home to 2 happy fuzzers who were clearly well cared for during the week and a half while we were away. Highly recommended!”
10. Mark M.
“Mark is a dream pet sitter. From start to finish, he was thorough, communicative, prompt, and super friendly. I get really anxious to leave my cats any time I have to travel and felt completely at ease knowing they were in Mark’s care. Highly recommend him and will definitely be rebooking in the future!”
11. Sydni S.
“I greatly appreciate Sydni’s drop in visits for my cat, she gave him lots of play time and made sure he had a full stomach. She was very communicative when a personal emergency popped up and still made sure my cat was safe and happy at the end of the day.”
12. Sneha D.
“Sneha is great! We reached out to Sneha two nights before our stay as we suddenly had to leave town. Sneha was not only extremely kind and understanding, but she took time out of her day to do a meet and greet on short notice as well. During the stay itself, Sneha sent plenty of updates, pictures and videos, and personally let us know how our cats were doing. It was extremely clear to us that she loves animals and our cats; and our cats are extremely comfortable with her. She followed the instructions we left with her exactly and provided lots of love to our kitties. I cannot recommend Sneha enough, and we already have another sit booked with her. Thank you so much Sneha!”
13. Christine D.
“Everything was great, thank you for helping take care of Luna!”
14. Yuanqing T.
“Yuanqing is an incredible dog walker and sitter! He’s responsive, timely, always shares detailed feedback on how the visit goes. I’d highly recommend him for any of your dog needs 😊”
15. Yuxin J.
“Yuxin and her partner were great. It was obvious that they love cats & do a great job interacting and playing with them. They sent frequent videos and texts and followed my requests. I had no doubt that Yuxin & her partner would do a great job caring for my babies while I was away. Thank you!”
16. Cyndi & Paul H.
“Cyndi and Paul went above and beyond to care for my cats! They gave them so much love and attention and were just wonderful to work with! I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them in a second 😊”
17. Joyce H.
“Joyce was awesome! She took my notes about how much energy my cat had and really gave him a workout each time she visited! Thank you so much for taking awesome care of Toast!”
18. Jane Y.
“We had a great experience with Jane! She met Ginger after we booked her services and she was super nice! She asked all the right questions and Ginger felt comfortable with her from the beginning. She also kept us posted about Ginger sending pictures and videos. We will definitely contact her again!”
19. Francesca V.
“Francesca was wonderful! It was my first time using Rover and she made me feel so at ease while I was away from my 2 cats for a weekend. She was very communicative and sent pictures each day, it’s clear that she’s a cat person. I highly recommend Francesca.”
20. Katherine A.
“Highly recommend Katherine as a trusted and responsible pet sitter. She is loving and patient with pups and cats, and friendly and proactively communicative with their humans. I am confident that my pets and I are in very good hands with her!”
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Frequently asked questions about Rover
Pet sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a pet sitter in Downtown on Rover as of Jul 2024 was about $25 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A pet sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your and your pet’s needs.
As of Jul 2024, there are 3,266 pet sitters in Downtown. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect pet sitter near you. As a reminder, pet sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your pet’s safety.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple pet sitters about your booking. Typically, 86% of Downtown pet sitters respond in under an hour.
Pet sitters in Downtown have an average of 12 years of experience. Pet sitters with repeat customers have an average of 7 repeat clients. Experience can vary from pet sitter to pet sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare pet sitters in Downtown.
Rover makes it easy to find Downtown 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
There are 3,266 pet sitters in Downtown on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your pet! In Downtown, 96% of pet sitters offer daily exercise, 93% offer medication administration, and 89% have experience with senior pets and pets with special needs. We know each pet is unique and may have specific care instructions. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect pet sitter near you. As a reminder, pet sitters joining Rover must pass background checks for you and your pet’s safety.
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.
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