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Sitter Profile Image: Ekaterina N.
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Ekaterina N.
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$23
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5.0 out of 5 stars
201 reviews
62 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Garwood, NJ, 07027

Ekaterina is really nice and was great with my kitties, even the one that usually hides from people! She made sure my baby boy got his meds and injection, sending pictures of each step to make sure there were no issues. Would definitely recommend booking her!

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Taylor H.
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$18
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2 years of experience
Garwood, NJ, 07027

About: I’ve been around dogs my entire life and truly love caring for them. I have hands-on experience working at doggy daycare facilities, where I’ve cared for dogs of all breeds, sizes, ages, and personalities. Whether your pup needs a potty break, a walk, playtime, fresh food and water, or loving attention while you’re at work or on vacation, I’ll treat them like they’re my own. My goal is to make sure every dog feels safe, happy, and well cared for while you’re away. I work part-time at k9 resorts. I will love to take care of your baby before or after my shifts! My shifts are 6am-1pm or 1pm-7pm! I can guarantee you at least 3 visits a day with either shift, the times would just differ ! I provide loving, dependable in-home pet care to keep your pets happy, safe, and comfortable while you’re away. During each visit, I’ll make sure your pet has fresh food and water, take dogs out for potty breaks and walks, provide playtime, attention, and plenty of love, and clean up any accidents if needed. I follow your pet’s normal routine to help them feel relaxed. I can provide basic medications if instructed. My goal is to treat every pet like they’re part of my own family, giving you peace of mind while you’re at work, on vacation, or away from home.

Sitter Profile Image: Zara M.
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$15
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6 years of experience
Cranford, NJ, 07016

About: Hi! I’m Zara, and caring for animals has been a huge part of my life for as long as I can remember. Over the past 6 years, I’ve gained experience through dog walking, house sitting, and fostering a wide range of animals, from energetic puppies to senior pets who need a little extra patience and care. A lot of my experience is personal, which I think makes it even more meaningful. I grew up with a family dog and learned early on what it means to be responsible for and truly bond with an animal. I also rescued and raised a stray kitten from just 4 weeks old, which was one of the most rewarding experiences I’ve had. Since then, I’ve continued fostering kittens, puppies, cats, and dogs, all with different personalities, needs, and routines. I genuinely love getting to know each pet and what makes them comfortable, whether that’s long walks, playtime, or just having someone calm and reliable around. I treat every animal like they’re my own and make sure they feel safe, cared for, and loved while you’re away. I have a flexible schedule that allows me to prioritize pet care throughout the week. I’m generally available most days, with limited availability on Monday and Wednesday mornings from 9–1. Otherwise, I’m open and can accommodate a variety of schedules. I always tailor my care based on each pet’s routine and the owner’s preferences. I know every pet is different, whether that’s feeding schedules, walks, medications, or just how their pet likes to relax. I focus on creating a comfortable, safe, and stress-free environment while giving them plenty of attention, playtime, and care.

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

Lisa was great! I was so apprehensive about leaving my little dog but she put me at ease? it was nice to receive lots of pictures and I know Derby was well taken care of. I highly recommend Lisa!

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Georgianna L.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews
3 repeat clients
5 years of experience
garwood, NJ, 07027

Georgianna was wonderful-went above and beyond trying to locate my shy cat in all his hiding spots and also bringing in our mail. Would definitely use her again!!

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Jessica Rose I.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
70 reviews
23 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Colonia, NJ, 07067

Jessica is an excellent pet sitter, she was very lovely with our Bella 😸 ❤️ she took care of Bella very well 🤩 I will definitely call her again! She left us a nice handmade present!

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Sitter Profile Image: Annalisa M.
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Annalisa M.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews
1 repeat client
1 year of experience
Cranford, NJ, 07016

About: I love spending time and caring for pets! While I am new to professional pet sitting/dog walking apps, I have really enjoyed walking dogs for friends, and I do have more than 1 and a half years of experience in childcare to bring to the table - one of which I was working with a special needs child. Working with children has made me incredibly patient, attentive, and nurturing. I am excited to bring the same level of care to your pets and gain more experience. I look forward to meeting you and your pet! My schedule is very flexible during the week. I can work Monday to Friday all hours of the day and occasionally on weekends, some mornings on Saturdays and some evenings on Sundays. I will make sure to keep a good eye on your pet in your home and make sure they are well fed, hydrated, and happy.

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Marlee R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
90 reviews
25 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Garwood, NJ, 07027

Marlee has been a great sitter for my kitty, Bluebelle, this year! She’s come and checked on her for a few trips I’ve taken and it’s been a great experience every time. Marlee is responsive and provides great feedback on how Bluebelle is doing while I’m away. I’m confident in her and have little worry leaving Bluebelle behind knowing Marlee will be checking on her.

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Sitter Profile Image: Jacqueline C.
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Jacqueline C.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
2 repeat clients
9 years of experience
Cranford, NJ, 07016

Jacqueline was AMAZING. she loved on my dogs and made sure they were well taken care of!! she went above and beyond and i will hire her again and again

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Jillian O.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
15 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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Sitter Profile Image: Diane B.
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Diane B.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
61 reviews
13 repeat clients
9 years of experience
Cranford, NJ, 07016

Diane & Dave were great! Being a new cat mom, I was struggling to give Bianco the meds he needed. They helped me successfully give Bianco his medicine and they were so sweet with him. Thank you!!

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Sitter Profile Image: Alexandra L.
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Alexandra L.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
4 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Midtown, Westfield, NJ, 07090

Alexandra has been wonderful with my dogs! She takes the time to make sure they are happy, gets plenty of exercise, fed on time, and was also kind enough to come meet the dogs before hand! She’s always on time, super reliable, and communicates really well with updates and photos after every walk/visit. It’s such a relief knowing my dogs were in caring and trustworthy hands. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a walker who treats your dog like their own.

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Katherine M.
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$20
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2 years of experience
Westfield, NJ, 07090

About: I grew up with golden retrievers so I am well experienced in the needs of walking, grooming, and caring for these or any dogs. I am responsible, timely, and compassionate, and I will make sure your pet is in good hands. I work M-F, but will be available in the afternoons or all day on weekends. I can do early mornings or afternoons/evenings. Willing to work weekends as well. I will be sure to respect the client's home and safety of their pets by ensuring dogs remain on leash or in a fenced in yard when going outside the home.

Sitter Profile Image: Jessica L.
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Jessica L.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
2 repeat clients
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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Jennifer G.
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$25
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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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Jacquelyn P.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
18 reviews
7 repeat clients
14 years of experience
Cranford, NJ, 07016

Engaged, on time!!

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Sitter Profile Image: Coral H.
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Coral H.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
17 reviews
6 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Westfield, NJ, 07090

About: Hi my name is Coral! I love dogs of all sizes and breeds!! My first dog was a Yorkie named Lilly and I adopted a Doberman named Amber. I’m currently a proud grandma to my son’s Long Haired Dachshund Ralphie. I’m available for dog walks and overnight stays in the owners home. I work in Livingston and would be able to stay in your home and walk your pup before work, on my lunch break and after work. I can be available for dog walks after 6 pm in Livingston. If you live in my local area I can do a walk in the morning 7am and 7pm or later. I can also stay in your home walking them before I leave for work and when I return. I will treat your pet as if they were my own giving them my full attention and be sure to follow any instructions left by the owner.

Sitter Profile Image: Thalia A.
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Thalia A.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
2 repeat clients
16 years of experience
Cranford, NJ, 07016

Thalia is great, highly recommend. Cared for our senior dog with skill and kindness.

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Sitter Profile Image: Olga V.
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Olga V.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
35 reviews
12 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Rahway, NJ, 07065

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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Sitter Profile Image: Justine B.
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Justine B.
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$18
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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.

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The median cost per visit for pet sitting in Garwood is $25

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Elsa is great. Has established a good relationship with Cooper. She is reliable and trustworthy. Will definitely use again .

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Colm K.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

dante was great! awesome update pictures, prompt communication. with this being my first time using rover i will be sure to book again !

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Nyasia D.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Debra was an absolute dream! She took such great care of my cat. She was attentive, courteous, and extremely kind, ensuring that my trip away from home was fun since I was reassured that Debra had everything in hand while I was out of town. I couldn’t be more pleased with her services, I would recommend her 1000% to anyone!

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Julia O.
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Georgianna was wonderful-went above and beyond trying to locate my shy cat in all his hiding spots and also bringing in our mail. Would definitely use her again!!

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MaryKate L.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Emily took great care of all three of my cats while I was out of town! She sent pictures and updates every day and I felt very comfortable leaving them in her care.

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Katherine D.
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Jessica was wonderful! She was on-time, professional, and personable. We really appreciated the photos and the pup cup that she got for Moose. :)

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Beth B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Marlee was great with our two boys! She clearly loves cats and they took to her, including both playtime and pets. She also gave one of my cats their medicine (which is a bit difficult), and brought our packages inside. Thank you!

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Stephen B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Olga was responsible and fed my cat each for lunch and dinner when I went away this weekend again. I’ll gladly use her again.

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Doug R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Justice did an amazing job taking care of our two cats while we were away! She gave us complete peace of mind by keeping us updated with messages and photos, and it was clear our cats were happy, comfortable, and well cared for the entire time. We came home to two relaxed cats and everything exactly as we left it. We really appreciated her reliability, communication, and attention to detail. We'd absolutely book with Justice again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a trustworthy and caring cat sitter!

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Nicole S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Diane and Dave were wonderful! Very communicative and easy going. They followed care instructions and sent thorough updates. You can tell they really love animals - my super reclusive cat even let them pet her!

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Jodi B.
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Jillian was great with our cat. She was super responsive and great with stepping up to help when we took a last minute getaway.

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Alison W.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Colleen was wonderful. I will absolutely hire her again. My kitty was well taken care of and looked healthy and happy when we came back from our trip. Thank you Colleen!

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Maria K.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

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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5.0 out of 5 stars

Kerry Ann helped us out with drop in visits while we were away for our senior dog. Kerry Ann was prompt, arriving when we agreed upon, staying the full drop in time length and keeping us informed with detailed Rover cards. My dog is a bit shy and slower at his age. Kerry Ann took her time with him and made him feel comfortable and also followed all instructions we left. I would highly recommend her. She seems to really love dogs in general which is a plus when you are leaving your beloved pet in their care.

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Maria J.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Michelle is a very dedicated and responsible person who looks after our dogs with great affection. We feel very fortunate to be able to place them in her care.

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Lawrence S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

The dogs were well cared for.. she was very accommodating.. kept in contact.. sent pictures.. did more than her job.. we were very pleased with her care and can’t wait to use her again

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Louisa S.
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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

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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This is the second time we’ve used Kaci and she continues to deliver great care for our dogs! She’s flexible with her timings and worked with our changing schedule when we delayed our travel home

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Mike W.
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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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The average cost for Pet Sitting in Garwood on Rover is $23.31 per visit (as of August 2026). However, all sitters set their own rates based on experience, location, and availability.

Rover makes budgeting the cost of Pet Sitting easy. As long as your dates and pet profiles are correct, the price you see before you book is the same price you pay for Pet Sitting. For more information on service fees, click here .

As of August 2026, there are 26,902 sitters on Rover offering Pet Sitting across Garwood. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.

A pet sitter can provide focused care sessions, help your pet’s routine stay on track, or keep you updated on your pet’s mood and energy levels.

Whether you’re at the office for the day or traveling for a few nights, a pet sitter can offer potty breaks during a Garwood stroll, cleaning the litter box, or making sure your pet has on-time food or water refills. For daytime services like walking and drop-ins, you can also request sitters to send a report card with every visit.

Tip: You can discuss your specific arrangements with a pet sitter on Rover to what fits you, your pet, and your sitter’s needs. To find what their special skills are, look at the "Skills" and "Pet care experience" sections on their profile.

If you would like updates while you’re away, you can discuss with your sitter how many or how frequent you’d like those updates to be. The Rover app allows sitters to send photos, videos, and messages about your pet, including how many pee or poop breaks occurred. You can message your sitter at any time through the app and our support team is available 24/7 by email or chat if you have concerns.

The personalized, in-home nature of pet care through Rover can mean more individual attention for your pet.

Many pet parents provide a spare key or arrange a lockbox. You can also exchange keys during the Meet & Greet and show your walker how to use digital fobs or personalized codes. It helps to arrange access to your home, from spare keys to concierge introductions, before pet care begins.

If you live in an apartment or condo, don’t forget to discuss details like buzzer access, codes, or elevator etiquette. These details can help a pet sitter feel more comfortable going in and out of your building.

Every sitter on Rover is required to pass a background check before listing their services. This process confirms their identity and indicates they are not on the Department of Justice’s National Sex Offender Public Website or have any disqualifying offenses.

Beyond ID checks, you can review each sitter's star rating, read verified reviews from other pet parents, and see how many repeat clients they have. Every booking is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care. For more details, visit Rover's Trust & Safety page .

The Rover Guarantee is Rover’s commitment to your peace of mind every time you book. It includes 24/7 customer support, sitter access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals for diagnostic issues, and a reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care in the rare event something goes wrong.

All bookings are backed by the Rover Guarantee , which provides up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care reimbursement.

Yes, you can find sitters who have experience with handling special pet needs in Garwood. On Rover:

  • 88% of sitters can help with special care needs
  • 92% can help with giving oral medications or injections
  • 96% can help with daily exercise

You can also find pet sitters on Rover who accept only one pet at a time, which is ideal for anxious puppies, kittens, or senior pets who move at a gentler pace. Some sitters will also list availability for 24/7 care, also known as constant care, in their profiles.

Use the search filters to narrow down sitters whose specific experience or environment meets your pet's needs. When reaching out to your sitter, outline your pet's care routine and use the Meet & Greet to walk your sitter through your expectations.

A Meet & Greet is a short introductory meeting between you, your pet, and a sitter. It can take place in person or virtually, although we recommend in-person so that your pet can get to know your sitter or the new environment. During the Meet & Greet, you will have a chance to walk through your pet's routine, medical needs, and unique quirks. Take the time to ask your sitter questions about their skills and expertise, and make sure the fit feels right for everyone. Most pet parents and sitters on Rover welcome Meet & Greets because the process can give confidence and peace of mind for service experiences, especially for longer stays or first-time bookings.

Sitters on Rover set their own cancellation policy, which you can find on their profile under their calendar availability.

Cancelling before a booking begins and before the sitter's cutoff time qualifies you for a full refund. Same-day cancellations for walks, day care, and drop-ins follow the full refund policy. Otherwise, for dog boarding and house sitting, you will receive a 50% refund for the first seven days of the booking and a 100% refund for the remaining days when you cancel the same day a booking should begin.

If your sitter needs to cancel within seven days of the booking's start date, then our reservation protection will kick in. This means our support team works with you to find a replacement sitter.

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