Pet Sitting & Drop Ins in Hackensack Riverfront, Jersey City
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1. 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!!!”


2. Emily F.

“Emily came to my rescue very last minute when other arrangements fell through. She was extremely responsive, detailed, and calmed all of my nerves. My babies aren’t used to having others care for them but Emily came and spent time with us to fix that. I would recommend her to anyone!”


3. Gabriela & Maidely F.


“Gabriela & Maidely we’re absolutely amazing! They went above and beyond and treated my bexie like their own. I trust them so much and appreciate their help so very much. Thank you thank you thank you!!!”


4. Dong W.

“Dong did a great job with at home visits for my cat, he was prompt in replies and always on time. Left everything clean and never skipped any chores. Would definitely book again.”


5. Jordan A.

“Jordan was exceptionally flexible and communicative leading up to and during my trip this past weekend. She got along well with my 2 boys immediately and provided great photo and note updates. I plan to book with her again in the future”


6. Macie Persephone K.

“Macie was very diligent to take care of my 2 cats. She follows instructions well and was able to exceed my expectations. I will definitely book her again.”


7. Jenid & Miriam H.

“Jenid is wonderful! She’s so thorough and detailed when it comes to taking care of my dogs. One of my dogs can be skittish and she’s been super patient with her and learning her habits. They both get so excited to see Jenid now!”


8. Samara A.
“Samara is a great dog sitter for me, My dog as trust issues and is extremely wary of people that do not live with her and have her trust, but she comes up to Samara, lets Samara Pet her, pick her up, and even lets Samara pick up her food bowl (shes very protective over her food). Samara will be a perfect pet caregiver, she will protect and comfort the dogs as if they were her own pet.”


9. Thillaiyampalam "Raj" R.


“Raj was an amazing dog sitter! He took great care of Saint, providing plenty of walks, playtime, and updates with pictures. It was clear that he truly cares for animals and treats them like his own. Communication was easy, and I felt completely at ease knowing Saint was in good hands. I’ll definitely be booking with Raj again in the future. Highly recommend!”


10. Ivan N.

“Our rescue pup can be pretty nervous with strangers. Ivan always takes his time with Raspberry and is very kind and understanding. It gives us a lot of peace of mind when we leave her home alone. ❤️”


11. Kate & Alex T.

“Kate & Alex were amazing with my 13 week old puppy! They were great at keeping me informed and sent lots of pictures. I felt very at ease with them stopping in to check on my pup!”


12. Melissa L.

“Melissa is so lovely with my dogs! They’re very happy to see her everyday! She is reliable, trustworthy, very communicative and loving! Would recommend her to anyone!”


13. Alicia T.
“Alicia has been walking my two frenchies for almost three years now. She cares for them like they are her own and they get so excited when they see her. She does a great job about keeping me updated on what happened during their walks, their overall behavior, and most importantly sends lots of pictures. She is very patient with them and understands what situations they thrive in vs. where they are not comfortable. I’m grateful I found Alicia so that my dogs can get a good walk in while their dad earns a living to support them.”


14. karen Lorena c.

“I highly recommend Karen! She was very reliable and took great care of my shy cat. She was patient and gentle, always ensuring my cat felt comfortable.”


15. Pamela V.
“In the time i’ve known Pamela they’ve shown to be very punctual and enthusiastic with their work, as well as being great with animals in their care.”


16. Carolina & Kathryn A.

“Katie is the absolute best! She gave me great updates and successfully pilled my kitty who has a heart condition. I was able to enjoy a vacation stress-free thanks to Katie.”


17. Amina A.
“Amina is one of the very few people that I know who has a deep love for animals. I travel for work so whenever I need someone to stay home with my lab mix Luna, Amina is the person I reach out to for help! She’s super reliable and trustworthy, she keeps me updated on Luna throughout the day and sends me cute selfies of them too”


18. Yashmita Y.

“Yashmita was amazing with the cats. She kept me updated with regular chats and photos. Would highly recommend her”


19. Lukas P.
“Lukas is a dog lover! He would make a fantastic pet caregiver and is incredibly caring and attentive. Any pet would be left in great hands with him!”


20. Yurian D.
“Yuri is great with dogs and has been a great doggy mom to her pit bull, Zeus for 10+ years. She's dog sat for my precious shih tzu, Belle several times over the past few years and has been absolutely amazing. Belle loves Yuri!”
The median cost per night for pet sitting in Hackensack Riverfront is $25
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Sitters in Hackensack Riverfront average 7 repeat pet sitting clients
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Pet sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a pet sitter in Hackensack Riverfront 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 3,272 pet sitters in Hackensack Riverfront. 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 Hackensack Riverfront pet sitters respond in under an hour.
Pet sitters in Hackensack Riverfront 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 Hackensack Riverfront.
Rover makes it easy to find Hackensack Riverfront 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 3,272 pet sitters in Hackensack Riverfront on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your pet! In Hackensack Riverfront, 96% of pet sitters offer daily exercise, 93% offer medication administration, and 90% 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.
