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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
34 reviews
11 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Cranford, NJ, 07016

Jennifer was amazing with our pups! She sent pictures throughout the weekend and they got plenty of outdoors time each day. She was very thorough and communication was clear from the very start of the meet and greet. Thank you so much Jennifer!

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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
18 reviews
8 repeat clients
2 years of experience
Cranford, NJ, 07016

We had River care for our senior Labrador while we were away for the weekend. She was great to work with -- conscientious in her preparations, very communicative throughout the stay giving us updates multiple times each day . She was able to accomodate all of our dog's idiosyncracies. At the end of the weekend everyone was happy! Will definitely work with River again.

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Alexandra L.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
3 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Midtown, Westfield, NJ, 07090

Alexandra was amazing. Happy to know that Lulu was in excellent hands .

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Erika M.
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Jessica Rose I.
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$70
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5.0 out of 5 stars
66 reviews
21 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Colonia, NJ, 07067

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. 💜

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Coral H.
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$75
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5.0 out of 5 stars
16 reviews
6 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Westfield, NJ, 07090

Took great care of our two small Chihuahuas. They were very well looked after. We received daily photos and updates while we were gone. It was very reassuring to see them happy and safe.

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Thalia A.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
2 repeat clients
16 years of experience
Cranford, NJ, 07016

Thalia did an amazing job caring for our two girls while we were away. She house sat for us on two separate days and followed everything we had laid out - from their walking schedule to feeding them exactly how they’re used to. It was clear she took the time to make sure their routine stayed consistent. She was also very communicative, sending us photo updates during walks and even at naptime, which we really appreciated. Being away from your dogs can be stressful, but Thalia gave us real peace of mind knowing they were not only well cared for, but genuinely loved on while we were gone. We’d absolutely trust her with them again.

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Javier O.
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$110
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5.0 out of 5 stars
62 reviews
25 repeat clients
1 year of experience
Roselle, NJ, 07203

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

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Sitter Profile Image: Shanette K.
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Shanette K.
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$70
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5.0 out of 5 stars
12 reviews
5 repeat clients
11 years of experience
Linden, NJ, 07036

Shanette watched our dog for the day and exceeded all expectations! Came home to a very happy little pup. Thanks so much!

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Kethely C.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
18 reviews
8 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Union, NJ, 07083

Kethely was so sweet to my quirky munchkins and kept me updated throughout. I haven’t felt so secure about leaving my pets in a long time! I will absolutely book her again :)

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Sitter Profile Image: Rosary S.
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Rosary S.
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$75
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5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
20 years of experience
Westfield, NJ, 07090

About: Boarding Services- dogs 0 to 20 pounds. I grew up in a household that always had multiple dogs and was actively involved in their care, including feeding, bathing, walking, and providing plenty of love and attention. I have been caring for dogs for over 20 years and has always been a natural part of my life. I understand how important it is to find someone you can trust with your furry family member. Boarding & House Sitting Services: I provide dedicated, hands-on care for your furry best friend. My service guarantees a full 12 hours of overnight care to keep your pets safe and comfortable, including evening and morning routines. During the day, I maintain a flexible schedule but will never step out for consecutive blocks longer than 4 hours, ensuring your pet always gets the attention they need. Ultimately, I can adjust my schedule within these parameters to best suit your pet's needs. My daily and weekly routine is built around providing the highest quality pet care. I provide a safe, comfortable, and loving home environment where your dog will receive personalized attention and care. My goal is to have your pet feel happy and secure, whether they are in their home or mine. 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. 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: Marlene S.
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Marlene S.
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$100
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5.0 out of 5 stars
28 reviews
9 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Cranford, NJ, 07016

About: I can handle dogs of all shapes, sizes, and energy levels. My regular clients includes dogs as small as a Rat Terrier and as large as a Weimaraner. I don't currently have other pets or small children at home, so no worries if your furry friend is not accustomed to that! I work 5 hrs a day , so I have plenty of time to play and be company to your pups. All other availability is on a case by case basis. Overnight is available most days per week. I have a fenced in yard and a quiet street near a local park to ensure high levels of activity. Inside, pets will get plenty of cuddles on the couch.

Sitter Profile Image: Sara P.
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Sara P.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
34 reviews
15 repeat clients
10 years of experience
North Plainfield, NJ, 07060

Sara was fantastic! We’ve never left our boy with someone other than family before so we were very anxious, but Sara quickly put our concerns to rest. She was extremely communicative and sent us a bunch of pics every day. I’m so glad we found her and will happily use her again in the future!!

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Sitter Profile Image: Claire L.
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Claire L.
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$70
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5.0 out of 5 stars
37 reviews
14 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Westfield, NJ, 07090

Claire was absolutely wonderful! She took such great care of our dog, Charlie, while we were out of town for the weekend. She always kept us updated with texts and photos and took Charlie on a bunch of walks, which he loves! She also took great care of apartment and it was spotless when we got back. I couldn’t recommend Claire enough!

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Sitter Profile Image: Armin K.
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Armin K.
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$75
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5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
4 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Mountainside, NJ, 07092

My dog can be a bit difficult to walk and Armin did a great job dealing with it. He was reliable and responsive and I would definitely recommend him as a dog watcher.

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Sitter Profile Image: Elaine P.
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Elaine P.
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$85
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5.0 out of 5 stars
90 reviews
43 repeat clients
29 years of experience
Scotch Plains, NJ, 07076

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.

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Sofia V.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
1 review
8 years of experience
Linden, NJ, 07036

Sofia was the BEST! Our pups loved spending time with her while we were away! We recieved daily updates and photos which brought us peace of mind! She took care of our home as well...she treated it as if it was her own! We feel very lucky to have gotten to know her, and we will for sure want her to sit for our dogs again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Bianca M.
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Bianca M.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
1 year of experience
Westfield, NJ, 07090

About: I’ve grown up with all kinds animals all my life! I love them all. I’m from South Africa. I’ve had dogs from as far back as I can remember. I’m entrusted with all my host families friends dogs. Im an au pair. While the kids are in school is when I can look after your babies. From 9Am-2:30pm. I love playing with animals. I have all the patience in the world for them! We have a quarantine puppy. Honestly I’m the only one who looks after him. But also I’m the one who loves him most! I’d do anything for Otto. ( the Handsome boy in my photo)

Sitter Profile Image: Kayla P.
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Kayla P.
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$75
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5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
4 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Fanwood, NJ, 07023

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.

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Sitter Profile Image: Paul S.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews
1 repeat client
20 years of experience
Summit, NJ, 07901

About: I've had dogs all my life, the most recently i had a awesome miniature poodle who I was fortunate to love and care for 17 years, so I am familiar with the needs of senior dogs. My schedule is fairly open every day after about 9 or ten am. I'd like a regular opportunity, but one offs will be good as well I am available for pet sitting at the clients home, but due to younger kids I can accommodate pets at my home. Walking and feeding and playing is ideal

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Shivarah U.
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$35
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4.9 out of 5 stars
43 reviews
18 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Elizabeth, NJ, 07208

Shivarah was wonderful, from setting up a meet and greet prior to the booking to taking care of my two cats! It was so nice knowing that my boys were going to be well taken care of while I was gone. She was kind, attentive, a great communicator and sent pics every day. I highly recommend her!

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Brittany was a fantastic sitter for our puppy Happy! Her consistent communication gave us peace of mind that all was well. We will certainly use here again in the future.

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Laura F.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

River is a kind and conscientious person and she took care of our home and Bailey as well as we could have hoped for. We look forward to having her again for future house and pet sitting needs.

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Franz G.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Chris was absolutely amazing with my dog Gemma! Highly recommend him for any care you need. Excellent!

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Alyson C.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Kerry was a great house sitter! Took such wonderful care of our furbaby dog and house. Super communicative with updates and pics, which we really appreciated. Kerry even left a little goodybag for our dog. Would definitely book again!

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Tiffany C.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Thalia did an amazing job caring for our two girls while we were away. She house sat for us on two separate days and followed everything we had laid out - from their walking schedule to feeding them exactly how they’re used to. It was clear she took the time to make sure their routine stayed consistent. She was also very communicative, sending us photo updates during walks and even at naptime, which we really appreciated. Being away from your dogs can be stressful, but Thalia gave us real peace of mind knowing they were not only well cared for, but genuinely loved on while we were gone. We’d absolutely trust her with them again.

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Maria M.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Caren is the best and always takes great care of our boys. She is flexible, always goes above and beyond and makes sure to always communicate and keep us updated. Awesome!

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Gerardo V.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Amanda helped me out last minute when I got stuck at work for two days in the blizzard. When my dogs met her they took to her right away. I felt comfortable knowing they were in good hands. Amanda kept me updated throughout the stay w texts and pictures. 10/10 would need use her again.

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Kristina M.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Took great care of our two small Chihuahuas. They were very well looked after. We received daily photos and updates while we were gone. It was very reassuring to see them happy and safe.

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Alexander S.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Emma has been an amazing pet sitter for our puppy. From the very beginning, she’s shown so much care, patience, and reliability. Our puppy is always so excited to see her, which says everything about the bond they’ve built. Our puppy is happy, relaxed, and clearly well cared for with Emma, giving us total peace of mind. Emma does a great job following instructions, keeping us updated, and truly treating our puppy like her own. We’re incredibly grateful for everything she does and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a trustworthy and loving pet sitter.

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Vanessa A.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

My dog can be a bit difficult to walk and Armin did a great job dealing with it. He was reliable and responsive and I would definitely recommend him as a dog watcher.

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Kasey S.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

if I can leave 10 stars I would! Talk about a consistent amount of changes to our schedule we had to go through due to one of our fur babies getting sick post spay and Marlee was wonderful for every step of the way! flexible and understanding. We can’t thank her enough for her compassion and care for our cats and she will definitely be our go to going forward!!

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Jackie D.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Claire was so good about sending pictures and updates of my girls. She even won over my shy one! She also left my house the way she found it. Highly recommend.

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Lisa M.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Leticia is nothing but fantastic. While away my mind was set to ease with the photo updates, text updates and just being available to answer any concerns I had. My dog took to her very quickly and I came home to a very happy puppy.

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Will L.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Justice was awesome! Made us feel so much better about leaving our nervous guy for the first time in our new home. Communicated well and left great overviews of how he did on his walks. Thank you!!

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Corey M.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Jess was the perfect cat sitter for our 4 fur babies! She followed our very detailed instructions perfectly and was great at sending us photos and video updates. We will definitely be booking her again the next time we need a cat sitter!

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Nick and Jas S.
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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 Jun 2026 was about $60 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.

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As of Jun 2026, there are 18,281 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.

Note: If your house 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 house sitting service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your house sitter’s cancellation policy.