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Sitter Profile Image: Marlee R.
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Marlee R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
86 reviews
24 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Garwood, NJ, 07027

Marlee watched our two cats with so much care! She left very thorough reports each day and was very communicative/responsive about anything that came up. She even came through in crisis - she arrived one day when there was smoke in the house/the smoke alarm was going off. We called the fire department and she stayed the entire time to make sure everything was ok. We are so grateful for her dedicated care!! 10/10 recommend.

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Jessica L.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
1 repeat client
12 years of experience
WESTFIELD, NJ, 07090

My cats loved Jessica’s calm demeanor, and she was very pleasant to talk to!

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Jillian O.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
14 reviews
5 repeat clients
13 years of experience
Cranford, NJ, 07016

Jillian was great taking care of our kitty Yoda. She kept us up to date with pictures each visit. She went the extra mile by keeping in touch with us while we were in Spain. We are so grateful.

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Diane B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
56 reviews
11 repeat clients
9 years of experience
Cranford, NJ, 07016

Diane is very nice and she did a great job with Winston. She is very knowledgeable about both dogs and cats. I knew he was in good hands with Diane. When I arrived Winston was happy and content. Thank you Diane!

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Justine B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
1 repeat client
24 years of experience
Cranford, NJ, 07016

About: I’ve been crazy about pets my whole life—raised with two dogs who taught me love and duty, now sharing my days with a feisty cat and keeping up with my family’s three silly pups. I’m here to pamper your furry friends: epic walks, tons of playtime, big cuddles, or just kicking back together. Cats? I’m their brushing and snuggle champ. Baths or meds? Show me how, and I’m all over it. I get a kick out of every pet’s little quirks! Note: my cat’s a lone wolf, so I can’t host at home. Drop me a line to chat about your pet—I’m pumped to give them the fun and care they’ll totally adore! Every morning of the week until 12h30, I can pass to walk and play with your animal. I can maybe be free during the weekend. We need to discuss first. I live for animals and their happiness, with a sharp eye for what they’re feeling. I pick up on stress signals and tweak my care to fit them perfectly, creating a peaceful vibe where they can just be themselves. Whether it’s a burst of play to lift their spirits or a quiet moment to ease their mind, I tune into their world and make it better.

Sitter Profile Image: Emily N.
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Emily N.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
28 reviews
9 repeat clients
26 years of experience
Cranford, NJ, 07016

This is the second time Emily has petsit for my 2 cats. As always she was amazing. My first experience was back in February when I had to go on an extended work trip for 10 days. Emily was amazing and my 2 cats warmed right up to her. She took such great care of them. She went above and beyond even making it to take care of them during the blizzard. I cannot recommend Emily enough. She will love your pets like they are her own making sure their needs are met while giving lots of play time and cuddles. She even got my extremely timid cat to take her medicine twice a day- an amazing feat!! Her updates and communication were thorough and put me at ease while I was away. I highly recommend her to everyone in the area and will be booking her for my future pet sitting needs.

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Sitter Profile Image: Jennifer G.
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Jennifer G.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
34 reviews
11 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Cranford, NJ, 07016

Jennifer is a amazing animal carer she was very patient and loving with my cats and they can be a handful as they been heavily spoiled. She communicated everything I needed to know about my boys and made me feel at ease. I would not hesitate to book her again.

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Sitter Profile Image: Justice L.
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Justice L.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
21 reviews
3 repeat clients
9 years of experience
Winfield, NJ, 07036

Justice was AMAZING! She was extremely attentive to all of my cat’s needs and made sure every little detail of his routine was followed. She went above and beyond in caring for him!! And I felt totally at ease knowing he was in such great hands, I highly recommend!!!😊🤍

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Thalia A.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
2 repeat clients
16 years of experience
Cranford, NJ, 07016

About: I adopted my first dog when I was 9. I took on the responsibility of her care for the next 15 years that she was alive. I have cared for other dogs alongside her as well. My experience with them includes feeding, walks, cleaning cages and outdoor bathroom instances, administering medicine, brushing teeth, bathing, playing, and lots of cuddles! I’ve never been afraid to get my hands dirty and make it my point to respect the boundaries of any animal in my care. I’m lucky enough that I work from home currently, so I have plenty of time between meetings to feed, walk, and play with your pets! I focus on creating a safe and comfortable environment for each pet I care for. In both my home and my client’s home, I follow their established routines for feeding, playtime, and rest to ensure the pet feels secure. During walks, I prioritize safety. I believe in the importance of using proper leashes, avoiding dangerous areas, and tailoring the walk to the dog’s energy level and needs. I also keep the dog’s space clean, offer plenty of affection and mental stimulation, and provide regular updates to the owner so they always feel informed!

Sitter Profile Image: Rosary S.
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Rosary S.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
20 years of experience
Westfield, NJ, 07090

About: I grew up in a household that always had multiple dogs at the same time and was actively involved in their care. Feeding, bathing, walking and giving them the daily love and attention they needed. I have the ability to adjust my availability as needed. My daily and weekly routine is built around providing consistent and attentive pet care for your loved one. I have been a pet owner my entire life and have been relied upon by friends, family, and neighbors for pet care for the past 25 years. While I may not have formal "clinic" experience, my practical, hands-on experience has taught me patience, reliability, and how to anticipate a pet's needs and comfort levels. I’m comfortable with various breeds and temperaments and committed to upholding the highest standard of care.

Sitter Profile Image: Fernando R.
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Fernando R.
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6 years of experience
Westfield, NJ, 07090

About: I’m a professional dog groomer with 6 years of hands-on experience caring for dogs of all breeds, sizes, and temperaments. My background has taught me patience, gentle handling, attention to detail, and how to make pets feel safe and comfortable in new environments. I’m skilled at reading dog behavior, maintaining calm energy, and providing attentive, reliable care. Whether it’s playtime, feeding, walks, grooming needs, or simply giving extra affection and reassurance, I treat every dog like family and always prioritize their safety, comfort, and happiness. Pet care is a natural part of my daily routine because I work part time as a professional dog groomer and have 6 years of hands-on experience caring for animals. I spend my days working closely with pets, making sure they feel safe, comfortable, and cared for. Outside of grooming, I enjoy continuing that same level of attention through pet sitting by providing walks, playtime, feeding, companionship, and personalized care. Caring for animals is something I genuinely enjoy, and it fits easily into my weekly routine because working with pets has always been a big part of my life. I would care for pets in their home by maintaining their normal routine, including feeding, walks, playtime, bathroom breaks, and giving plenty of attention and affection. I make sure pets feel safe and comfortable in their familiar environment while keeping the home clean, secure, and following all owner instructions carefully.

Sitter Profile Image: Elaine P.
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Elaine P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
89 reviews
42 repeat clients
29 years of experience
Scotch Plains, NJ, 07076

Elaine does such a good job with our mini schnauzer! She gives him the love and attention he needs when we are not available to be there for him and she sends timely communications and updates about her visits with him. We highly recommend Elaine!

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Emily G.
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8 years of experience
Westfield, NJ, 07090

About: I have been pet sitting since I was in 6th grade, and have been trusted to care for the animals of many families. I have the most experience with cat sitting - both indoor and outdoor - but have taken care of dogs many times as well as had a dog of my own for four years! I am adaptable to any needs your pet might have, as I was used to allergies, injury care, and high excitability with my own family dog. I have loved animals all my life and would love to provide any care possible, for any type of pet! I am a college student on break who currently does not have a job, so my days are very available for pet care! I have reliable transportation and will be able to do multiple visits per day. I provide attentive pet care, and follow any and all instructions very well so your pet can have a great time while you are away! I always make time to stay with your pet for some extra time past just being fed or walked, so that they get all the attention they need.

Sitter Profile Image: Colleen D.
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Colleen D.
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15 years of experience
Cranford, NJ, 07016

About: I’ve taken care of dogs and cats since tweleve years old, and have had two dogs since I was seven. I am experienced in house sitting, dog walking, and special diet requirements! I have plenty of times to play and watch your animals! I am a morning person so I am able to get over to watch your animals early in the morning and can watch them all day! I have a fenced in yard and two friendly puppies to play with your animals if needed! I also am able to separate the dogs.

Sitter Profile Image: Lisa & Albert K.
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Lisa & Albert K.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
166 reviews
62 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Westfield, NJ, 07090

Lisa is very caring and thoughtful. Our anxious senior rescue pup quickly warmed up to her and was excited for her visits. We look forward to having Lisa look after Lily again in the future!

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Sitter Profile Image: Emma O.
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Emma O.
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$20
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10 years of experience
Westfield, NJ, 07090

About: I grew up in a house with lots of pets, both cats and dogs. Neighbors, friends and family have relied on me to look in on and take care of their beloved pets since I was a teenager. I know what it means to love an animal as your own, and I promise to treat your fur baby or babies with the same love I show my own. I work full time, Monday to Friday, 9-5. I'm available to stop by before and after work, as well as midday (I work in downtown Westfield and can pop out on my lunch as I please). Weekends are generally pretty free. I always make sure they are fed and watered on time, according to their schedules. I make sure they have plenty of toys for solo play when I have to be away. I always make sure all doors to off limits areas are closed when leaving the house.

Sitter Profile Image: Christine B.
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Christine B.
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1 repeat client
5 years of experience
Kenilworth, NJ, 07033

About: My name is Christine and I've been working in pet care- dog walking, pet/house sitting and even dog grooming for 5+ years. I worked as a dog washer at In and Out Grooming in Garwood and am an avid dog walker. I've been a dog owner, and find pet care to be the most fulfilling job I've ever had. I love all breeds, and though I am small in stature I love walking big dogs! I can provide nail clippings and also don't mind doing some general house cleaning if I were to do house sitting and home visits. I have a very flexible schedule, outside of pet care I am pursuing a career in theater. Extremely flexible schedule! I have free daytime hours, while working on a theater schedule. Great for daytime walks and drop ins. Weekends available, don't hesitate to request! I have house sitting experience to keep your pets company while you're away! I've worked with many breeds and personalities of pet in the place they are most comfortable, happy to just spend time with them and adapt to their routines. I also don't mind doing some general house cleaning if I were to do house sitting and home visits.

Sitter Profile Image: Jessica Rose I.
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Jessica Rose I.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
65 reviews
20 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Colonia, NJ, 07067

Jessica has watched our dog several times now. She leaves pictures and updates after every visit, which we really appreciate. Great experience so far and will continue to book with her!

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Julia L.
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5 years of experience
Cranford, NJ, 07016

About: I have been surrounded by cats and dogs of various breeds my whole life and have extensive volunteer experience working with rescue animals. Through this work, I have cared for pets with a wide variety of temperaments and needs, from those that are energetic to those requiring additional behavioral or medical support. As an Animal Science college student hoping to pursue a career in veterinary medicine, I am passionate about animal care and committed to making pets feel safe, comfortable, and well cared for. I am currently a college student on summer break, so my schedule is flexible for the next couple of months! My only other commitments at this time are volunteer positions which can be flexible. I prioritize safety, trust, and comfort during each visit. I will ensure your pet is always supervised, and that each pet’s routine is followed properly. During walks, I prioritize matching your dog’s energy level while ensuring they are always securely leashed. I am also happy to provide regular updates to owners!

Sitter Profile Image: Claire L.
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Claire L.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
37 reviews
14 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Westfield, NJ, 07090

Claire was a great help in caring for my two cats during a time when I needed it. She was reliable and stayed in close contact with me, being sure to reach out if she had any questions. She did a nice job of attending to the needs of my kitties. I appreciated the help and will call on her again.

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This is our second time having Claire take care of our cat and she continues to do a wonderful job. She is reliable and easy to communicate with. We can tell our cat is comfortable around her. Would absolutely recommend Claire’s services!

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Hannah S.
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Justice is amazing. We live in Phoenix Az and my mother in law lives in Westfield NJ. She was hospitalized and Justice was there the next morning to help care for her two cats. I feel very lucky to have had her there and will call on her in the future if needed,

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Melissa T.
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Marlee is fantastic. I have 3 cats, one who requires extra attention. I was away for 4 days. She went above and beyond. Nothing fazed her. She clearly loves cats, and my cats loved her! I will be booking Marlee again.

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Heather M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Olga is responsive, kind, and attentive. My cats love her. Because of her, I felt comfortable traveling abroad for two weeks with my cats in her care.

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Alexis T.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

This is the second time Emily has petsit for my 2 cats. As always she was amazing. My first experience was back in February when I had to go on an extended work trip for 10 days. Emily was amazing and my 2 cats warmed right up to her. She took such great care of them. She went above and beyond even making it to take care of them during the blizzard. I cannot recommend Emily enough. She will love your pets like they are her own making sure their needs are met while giving lots of play time and cuddles. She even got my extremely timid cat to take her medicine twice a day- an amazing feat!! Her updates and communication were thorough and put me at ease while I was away. I highly recommend her to everyone in the area and will be booking her for my future pet sitting needs.

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sean c.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Diane & Dave took such good care of Bianco! It was my first time spending time away from him but I knew he was in great hands. Highly recommend.

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Erin J.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

As always, thank you Lisa for taking care of Wyloow for us while we were away. It’s always peace of mind to us when we know she is in good hands. Wyllow loves the toy you brought over for her.

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Adrian M.
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Again Elsa did a great job at taking care of our cat Jameson. He loves her , and she sends us the cutest pics.

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Kayla M.
Drop-In Visits
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This was my first booking with Brittany for drop-in visits for my cats, and I will definitely be booking her again for future trips! I was very stressed leading up to the trip about finding care my them, but was immediately put at ease after talking to her. She took great care of my fur babies and had amazing communication. She picked up on their quirks so quickly and they loved her. Strongly recommend!

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Ashley R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Jillian was great taking care of our kitty Yoda. She kept us up to date with pictures each visit. She went the extra mile by keeping in touch with us while we were in Spain. We are so grateful.

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Florence L.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Marcela did a great job checking on my cat while I was away! She was great with communication and I was glad my cat was getting the love and attention she deserves. Would recommend!!

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Claire G.
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Bethany is an excellent pet sitter! She took care of our cat Bella very well 😊. We highly recommend her 👌 and we appreciate the work she did, she is wonderful 🤩

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Vanesa H.
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Elaina was exactly who we were looking for to come look after our cat! Very communicative along the entire process and she sent some great photos every day!

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Jeff M.
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Cat sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a cat sitter in Garwood on Rover as of Jun 2026 was about $25 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A cat sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your and your cat’s needs.

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As of Jun 2026, there are 6,661 cat sitters in Garwood. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect cat sitter near you. As a reminder, cat sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your cat’s safety.

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Cat sitters in Garwood have an average of 13 years of experience. Cat sitters with repeat customers have an average of 7 repeat clients. Experience can vary from cat sitter to cat sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare cat sitters in Garwood.

Do you simply need someone to stop by and play, feed, and scoop? Garwood cat sitters are happy to take care of your cat while you’re at work, on vacation, or unavailable for the day, even if all you need is a quick drop-in! Your cat sitter will stop by to feed, play with, and snuggle your cat as many times a day as you like. And the best part? Your cat gets to stay on their home turf.

There are 6,661 cat sitters in Garwood on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your cat! In Garwood, 96% of cat sitters offer daily exercise, 93% offer medication administration, and 87% have experience with senior cats and cats with special needs. We know each cat is unique and may have specific care instructions. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect cat sitter near you. As a reminder, cat sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your cat’s safety.

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