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“Our puppy Daisy loves Jennifer! Jennifer gave Daisy tons of attention, belly rubs (Daisy's favorite) and walks. We will definitely be using Jennifer again to watch our puppy.”
About: I'm a pet-loving mother of four with three children in college—and enjoying the wonderful pets I have met through this site. I have lived in Scotch Plains for almost 15 years. I watch several dogs regularly on a private basis and am excited to be part of the Rover community. I grew up with a beloved menagerie that included three cats, two beloved dachshunds and a poodle and have enjoyed watching a variety of dogs, including a bulldog, a French bulldog, a Bernese, a labradoodle, and, of course, mixed breeds. I love walking and daily yoga and look forward to helping your pets get the fresh air, activity and affection they need when you are working or otherwise busy. I am a freelance writer with a flexible schedule and have time for walks and visits before or after work and at lunchtime. Having raised a family, I know how important it is to have a pet sitter who is mature and reliable and understands how deeply you love your pets--and am honored to assist you in keeping them happy and healthy. While I would love to help every pet, I am petite, so my ideal sized pets are under 50 pounds. I am a freelance writer with a flexible schedule and my own car. I rise early every day, and I am often available on weekends. I am often available at lunch time to clients who need their dogs walked mid day. I am a mature, reliable and organized mother of four and will treat your beloved and adorable pet like a member of my own family.
“Left our three musketeer pups for the weekend, 2 of which are senior and one that requires a bit of extra assistance. We got the cutest and most detailed updates of our pups, and could tell how well taken care of they were while we were gone. Can’t wait to have Stephanie watch and walk our fur babies again next time!”
About: I am a cat lover, cat owner, and cat shelter volunteer. I love small dogs too! I will follow your directions and give them love. I work at a school, so my summers are free to watch your pets. In September, my hours will be more limited to evenings and weekends. I will follow your instructions exactly. I understand that every animal has its quirks and its own personality. I am always gentle, kind, and patient.
“We are so thankful to have found Coral to watch our sweet boy while we were away internationally. She has a relaxed energy and was so responsive and responsible. We felt at ease with her in our home and will absolutely use her again!”
“Due to unforeseen circumstances, we booked Angelica at the last minute. Luckily, she was available and flexible enough to arrive at 6am and take care of Archie all day. Communication was excellent, and Angelica sent pics throughout the day. Will definitely book Angelica again.”
“Hazel’s care of our Effie dog and her excellent communication are such blessings! We’ve had the pleasure of having Hazel care for Effie several times now and most recently I had to take a last minute trip due to a family issue and Hazel was so quick to respond and flexible as we figured out our plans. The best house and pet sitter you could hope for. Thank you Hazel!”
About: I am an active and athletic individual who will provide exercise and care for your dog while you are away. I will give them the attention they need! I am available all summer until I start college in the fall. I am attending college locally and will adjust my schedule when my classes start. I will be on time and respectful of your dog and your propery. I will listen to your instructions and be sure to follow them for your dog's safety and happiness.
About: Since high school, I’ve always had pets around me. When I was full-time Army stationed in Alaska, my leadership asked me to dog sit their pets and ever since then I was the go to dog sitter for our Company. I sometimes spent weeks juggling getting to work in the early mornings and getting home in time to take care of their pets and their homes. I enjoyed taking care of their dogs on the day to day! Im renovating my family’s new house and working in the New Jersey Army National Guard so I appreciate getting some steps in and spending time with pets. I like spending time with pets because they live in the moment. I talk and run with them sometimes when on walks to make them feel comfortable with me.
“I picked Jessica to watch my two dogs while I was away on vacation. It was their first time without family watching them, and typically I would be anxious leaving them. But they loved Jessica, and she was so attentive to their needs! She was great with communication and care. 💜”
About: I have worked intensively for 3 years in dog daycare with as many as 30 dogs in a room. Before that I’ve always been an avid dog owner and caretaker for as long as I can remember. I work mornings during the week, so I am available after 1:30 pm weekdays. I am very punctual and reliable, and deeply care for a dogs wellbeing! I prefer to care for pets in a client’s home, although I’m sure there can be some exceptions, although I don’t have a huge amount of space
“We had such a great experience with Kayla. Our dog struggles with separation anxiety, but Kayla did such a great job to calm his nerves. She was very patient with him and went out of her way to do a meet and greet prior to the appointment. He had such a good time! Highly recommend.”
About: I’ve taken care of multiple different breads throughout the years. Since the age of 10. Neighbors, family, and friends have relied on me to walk, feed, and care for their pets I’m currently a Full time student at Union County College. My schedule is free anytime after 12pm on the weekdays and during the weekends I can board. I have a fenced yard and two little siblings who love to give pets affection. If I’m at a clients home, I will always keeps an eye on their pet to ensure their needs are met and of course to make sure they’re safe.
About: I truly care about all animals’ physical needs as well as their mental health. They are animals, and we are also animals, we both got feelings. I’m available for most weekends and holidays to take care of your furry family when you are away. When boarding your dogs, I’m 24 hours home. I have a high crate, and I make sure the dogs are on leash when going out for a walk. Our complex is huge with a lot of grass where the residents love to have dogs living here. We are 10-mins away from beautiful parks where I took my dog over there all the time.
About: It all started with my late dog, Tucker. A lab mix who was rescued and had aggressive tendencies towards dogs & people. After watching almost every episode of The Dog Whisperer (Cesar Milan) I began to help Tucker get past those fears. I loved taking him on long walks and eventually was walking him off leash. He’s gone 9 years now but I still use the techniques I learned with every dog I interact with. I consider myself the go-to walker, sitter, boarder with a number of family and friends. When the dogs are with me, nothing else comes first. And your furry friends would be no different! I work full time but have a very predictable schedule and very rarely work on the weekends. The office is less than a 10 minute drive from my apartment. When I board at my apartment, your dog is guaranteed to get exercise as I take all visitors on a walk for potty breaks as the nearest grassy area is a park 2 blocks away. But when we go for a dedicated walk, I usually log at least 1-2 miles depending on how healthy your dog is. Walks are the exercise and I try to keep them focused on staying on the sidewalk until it’s time for them to go to the bathroom. That focus helps to drain their energy. I always take time intro the dogs to the apartment properly. I don’t immediately let them loose until we’ve had a chance to walk around together inside. It helps them get comfortable with the new environment and with me. If you enforce prohibiting your dog from being on couches and/or beds, I can certainly continue that during their stay. If not, I don’t mind snuggling with a dog on the couch or bed (as long as they wait for me to invite them up.)
“Kate is the best with our pup! She responsive and has helped us last minute a couple times now which is super helpful. She sends updates and is very detail oriented when it comes to specifications around bugsys needs!”
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Prices are estimates per night. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
River M.Star Sitter
“Very attentive to our pup and proactive on communication”
Jennifer G.
“Our puppy Daisy loves Jennifer! Jennifer gave Daisy tons of attention, belly rubs (Daisy's favorite) and walks. We will definitely be using Jennifer again to watch our puppy.”
Elaine P.Star Sitter
“Elaine is great with pets! Dogs naturally love her and her family jokes that she is a pet whisperer. Growing up with animals, Elaine has a knack for making animals feel safe and loved.”
Stephanie D.Star Sitter
“Left our three musketeer pups for the weekend, 2 of which are senior and one that requires a bit of extra assistance. We got the cutest and most detailed updates of our pups, and could tell how well taken care of they were while we were gone. Can’t wait to have Stephanie watch and walk our fur babies again next time!”
MaKenna L.
“Makenna took fabulous care of our two anxious dogs who required special care during the July 4th fireworks! Thank you so much!”
Jessica L.
“Jessica is truly the cat whisperer. She connects with all cats including strays! There is no one better to watch your cat or small dog. She will do exactly what you need her to do without fail.”
Coral H.
“We are so thankful to have found Coral to watch our sweet boy while we were away internationally. She has a relaxed energy and was so responsive and responsible. We felt at ease with her in our home and will absolutely use her again!”
Angelica P.
“Due to unforeseen circumstances, we booked Angelica at the last minute. Luckily, she was available and flexible enough to arrive at 6am and take care of Archie all day. Communication was excellent, and Angelica sent pics throughout the day. Will definitely book Angelica again.”
Hazel N.Star Sitter
“Hazel’s care of our Effie dog and her excellent communication are such blessings! We’ve had the pleasure of having Hazel care for Effie several times now and most recently I had to take a last minute trip due to a family issue and Hazel was so quick to respond and flexible as we figured out our plans. The best house and pet sitter you could hope for. Thank you Hazel!”
Alexandra L.
“Alex is a dedicated and reliable pet sitter. She will get your dog tired while making it feel happy and loved. She won't let you down!”
Armin K.
“Armin has walked my dog numerous times and has even dog-sat for me on occasion. He is always prompt and, most importantly, is great with her. She is always so excited to see him!”
Dylan B.
“Dylan looked after Otis and provided me with frequent updates. She sat Otis in our house while we were on vacation. I would highly recommend Dylan!”
Jessica Rose I.
“I picked Jessica to watch my two dogs while I was away on vacation. It was their first time without family watching them, and typically I would be anxious leaving them. But they loved Jessica, and she was so attentive to their needs! She was great with communication and care. 💜”
Matthew E.
“Matthew is a compassionate and caring person with a natural and unusual magnetic personality with all animals. He is also highly reliable and loyal to his work.”
Javier O.Star Sitter
“Javier is a very good sitter who watched our little one through Thanksgiving break. He gave great updates throughout and gave us a good debrief afterwards”
Kayla P.
“We had such a great experience with Kayla. Our dog struggles with separation anxiety, but Kayla did such a great job to calm his nerves. She was very patient with him and went out of her way to do a meet and greet prior to the appointment. He had such a good time! Highly recommend.”
Richie S.
About: I’ve taken care of multiple different breads throughout the years. Since the age of 10. Neighbors, family, and friends have relied on me to walk, feed, and care for their pets I’m currently a Full time student at Union County College. My schedule is free anytime after 12pm on the weekdays and during the weekends I can board. I have a fenced yard and two little siblings who love to give pets affection. If I’m at a clients home, I will always keeps an eye on their pet to ensure their needs are met and of course to make sure they’re safe.
Yao W.
“Yao is a compassionate and dependable pet lover who would be an amazing choice for a dog sitter or walker. Her genuine love for animals shines through in everything she does, and she has a natural talent for connecting with dogs of all personalities. Yao's reliability and attention to detail set her apart. She always follows instructions precisely and keeps pet owners updated, giving peace of mind knowing your furry friend is in great hands. With Yao, you can be confident that your dog will be well cared for and loved like family. I highly recommend Yao for anyone looking for a trustworthy and caring pet sitter.”
Conor P.
“Conor has watched our two dogs (1 terrier mix & 1 plott hound mix) while we’ve gone on extended vacations. Our dogs love Conor. He takes them on daily walks, which can be difficult as one of the dogs does not like other dogs. The dogs walk fantastic with him and you can tell that Conor has done his homework with how to handle/walk/train dogs . He provides updates throughout the week on meals, walks, etc. When Conor watches our dogs he typically stays at our house and everything is always neat and tidy when we return. I could not recommend Conor enough for walks or to watch your dogs while you’re away.”
Kate G.
“Kate is the best with our pup! She responsive and has helped us last minute a couple times now which is super helpful. She sends updates and is very detail oriented when it comes to specifications around bugsys needs!”
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House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Garwood on Rover as of Aug 2025 was about $55 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A house sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your needs.
As of Aug 2025, there are 15,678 house sitters in Garwood. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect house sitter near you. As a reminder, house sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your house’s safety.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple house sitters about your booking. Typically, 83% of Garwood house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Garwood have an average of 13 years of experience. House sitters with repeat customers have an average of 3 repeat clients. Experience can vary from house sitter to house sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare house sitters in Garwood.
Heading out of town? It’s easy to book a 5-star house sitter to take care of your home. Book a house sitter to take care of your dog and cat, while keeping an eye on your property. And the best part? Your best friend gets to stay on their home turf. Garwood house sitters are great for:
- Dogs who’d prefer to stay on their home turf
- Cats and caged pets
- Pet parents on a tight schedule
- Keeping an eye on your home and plants while you’re away
Yes! House sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your house sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your house 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.
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