House Sitting in Jersey City
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Top rated Jersey City house sitters
Prices are estimates per night. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
“Great dog sitter! My large dog was very comfortable with Dong. He is very fast in responding to messages and sends lots of videos and pictures. Will definitely rebook!”
“Sydney was absolutely amazing! From the moment we met her, we felt completely at ease trusting her with our cats and our home. She went above and beyond in every way — thoughtful, reliable, and truly caring. She kept us updated, handled everything with such intention, and even took care of unexpected things with calm and compassion. It was clear how much she genuinely cared, and that gave us so much peace of mind while we were away. We’re so grateful to have found her and will definitely be booking again. It’s such a comfort knowing our home and our babies are in such good hands. ❤️”
“Thank you so much for being so incredible. I came back to an apt that was more tidy than the one I left, and my pups looked happy / content. It was my first time having someone come over to care for them, and I probably overdid it with instructions, but Elizabeth took it all in stride, and was quite the sweetheart. Can’t recommend enough. Until next time!!!”
About: I provide reliable dog walking, drop-in visits, and in-home pet care. I have experience caring for a cat for 17 years and a Maltese for 2 years, so I understand both long-term care and daily pet needs. I’m calm, patient, and good with all temperaments, and I follow routines carefully to keep pets safe, comfortable, and well cared for while keeping owners updated. Pet care is my full-time focus, allowing me to offer availability seven days a week for dog walking, drop-in visits, and in-home sitting. My flexible schedule enables me to provide dependable care, consistent routines, and personalized attention to each pet’s needs. Please feel free to contact me to discuss availability and scheduling. My focus is to keep pets comfortable and secure by maintaining their normal routine in their own home while carefully following all care instructions, including feeding, walks, potty breaks, medication, and playtime. I also provide regular updates so owners feel confident their pets are safe, happy, and well cared for at all times.
“Great communication before and during the booking! Jocelyn is very friendly and was amazing with my puppy! I would 100% recommend and use her again, thank you!”
“Jolea was excellent! She took great care of my 3 babies - 2 cats and one senior dog. She was responsible, communicative, followed my instructions, left my home clean, and clearly loves animals! I would definitely recommend Jolea and book her again! Thank you!! :)”
“Katherine is fantastic! She took such great care of our dog and cat, Moose and Mister. Her communication was excellent, she sent us updates regularly, and the boys loved her. Can’t recommend Katherine enough.”
“Susi takes great care of our cat, Glinda, and always goes above and beyond to make sure she’s happy and comfortable. We trust her completely and couldn’t ask for a better sitter. Five stars all the way!”
“Jenid was fantastic! It was our first time leaving our fur baby in a long time and we were nervous. He had a little bit of a limp and he is always a little standoffish to new people. But she was patient and did an awesome job! She put our minds at ease and I would definitely use her again if we need someone to watch our pup! We loved all the photos/videos and updates she sent us! Thanks, Jenid!”
“Michelle was incredibly amazing with my Zeus, she take care of my baby like it was hers, responsible, daily check in,she also took care my apt, I wish we had 10 star because she deserved, also my Zeus love her, they got along cuddle buddies! I'm happy I found her.”
“Fernando’s wife Milena was an exceptional dog sitter for our puppy! She was everything you could ask for: communicative, caring, prompt. And our puppy clearly loved her!”
“Great experience again with Marquis watching Braxton while I was across the country. Braxton was well cared for and he even went out of his way to buy him treats to help his stinky breath. Braxton now loves and they’ve become part of our daily routine. I will always recommend Marquis!”
About: I'm a extremely nuturing individual and have had the immense pleasure of caring for pets kittens to seniors/puppies to seniors for over 25 years. I'm very hands on and i very meticulously make sure they are both comforted as well as comfortable. You will find no one more skilled in being your pets caregiver. I'm currently not working! So I'll have plenty of time to play with your pups/kittens! I'm available for boarding weekdays all day. And weekends after 3. I can take your pups to a dog park and play as I do not have a fenced yard. Also I have a play room for kitty.
“It was my first time using this app…Fatou was awesome. I have an elder dog. So easy to watch in some aspects and unexpected in others. Fatou handled Rio as I had hoped. With love.”
About: I absolutely love dogs! Unfortunately I’ve lived in apts that don’t allow dogs so I love being able to pet sit and dog walk. The weather is getting so nice so I can’t wait to go on walks with your pets! Sundays & Mondays - anytime! Tuesdays & Wednesdays- between 10:30am-2:30pm and then again after 5:30pm Thursdays-Saturdays- after 5:30pm I work from home and have a lot of free time while my child is in school. Id love to fill my time with caring for pets Open to doing a meet and greet prior to appointment Sundays & Mondays - anytime! Tuesdays & Wednesdays- between 10:30am-2:30pm and then again after 5:30pm Thursdays-Saturdays- after 5:30pm House sitting- available to do multiple drop ins during the same time above and also overnights! My pet right now is a very curious cat who loves to get into things along with my toddler. I’m experienced in looking ahead at what they can get into and prevent the chaos
“Alekhandra has watched our puppy twice now and she absolutely loves her!! She gets so excited when she comes to watch her. She follows all instructions and keeps us updated throughout the night with photos and videos. We appreciate her so much and highly recommend!”
“Yolanda was very informative and accommodating for our first time using Rover. Our pups seemed comfortable with her right away. She communicated with us throughout our trip and sent us pics of our fur babies. Will definitely work with her again.”
“Kaitlin was an excellent sitter. She even came early on a Saturday morning to give them their breakfasts. She sent lots of pictures and updates throughout the weekend, and by the end, our cats were big fans, showing their love. We will definitely book her again the next time we are both out of town.”
Over 1,709 pet parents in Jersey City have booked house sitting
Jersey City pet parents share their Rover experiences
Leigh was amazing with our corgi, Rigatoni! We were in a bind with finding someone on short notice and Leigh stepped in with some options for us. She came over to meet us and quickly bonded with him! Throughout her 3 days, she was super communicative and provided us with updates and pictures. Rigatoni loved spending time with her in the comfort of our apartment and going on his daily walks. We cannot wait to have Leigh come and watch Rigatoni again. Thanks, Leigh!
Fernando takes excellent care of our foster dog, Ernesto and this stay was no exception. Even though he's watched him a few times before, each stay is different as Ernesto learns and grows and Fernando handles each update and change beautifully. He's a wonderful communicator and we never even have to wonder how Ernesto is doing when we are away because Fernando keeps us posted at every step. Thank you so much, Fernando!
Katherine was incredible! Our dog has some medical concerns and this was our first time leaving him with a sitter since he began his medication. She was so great about following our administration instructions for the meds, as well as anything else we shared with her. I’d highly recommend her and will definitely be booking with her again! Our dog was so loved while we were out of town, and that’s truly all we could want!
We had a great experience with Salette while we were away from Wednesday through Sunday. Mushi and Lola were calm, happy, and well cared for when we returned which is always the best sign. She was kind, communicative, and easy to work with throughout the stay. It’s clear she genuinely cares about animals and I felt comfortable knowing my dogs were in good hands. I would absolutely use her services again and would happily recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable and caring pet sitter <3
Anthony was amazing with Finley and my foster dog, Duncan, who isn’t it the best medical condition. He was able to come spend the day with the two of them while Duncan was still in the adjusting phase and communicated regularly with great pics!! Thank you Anthony :)
Samantha and Jong Yeu house-sat and cared for my pets multiple times and I truly appreciate everything they do. They are attentive, reliable, and genuinely caring. I always come home to happy babies and can tell they've been loved, spoiled ;), and well-cared for throughout my absence. I also appreciate their thougtful communication! I trust them completely and highly recommend them to anyone looking for exceptional pet care.
Hugh was great with my two older large dogs. He administered medication and even cooked for one of my dogs who was sick at the time. He was prompt with communication and left my apartment in a good condition. I highly recommend Hugh and will definitely reach out to him again.
Anikó is exactly the kind of person you want caring for a senior cat. Bruno is getting on in years, so handing him over to someone new always comes with a little anxiety — but Anikó put that to rest immediately. She brushed him, trimmed his nails, and when an unexpected health issue came up, handled it swiftly and kept us fully in the loop. That kind of calm good judgment is hard to find. She sent beautiful photos and videos throughout (a few are now permanent additions to Bruno’s collection), and I came home to little gifts like eye masks waiting for me. She’d even gifted Bruno a silver vine toy, which he loves. I’m certain he misses her. We’ll definitely be booking again if she’s available!
Gabby was amazing with my dog and took such great care of him while staying at my apartment! This wasn’t my first time using her, and every experience has been great. She’s reliable, communicative, and always keeps me updated, which gives me so much peace of mind while I’m away. My dog is always happy and comfortable with her, and it’s clear she genuinely loves animals. I would absolutely recommend Gabby to anyone looking for a trustworthy and caring sitter!
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The median cost per night for house sitting in Jersey City is $60
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Reservation protection
It doesn’t happen often, but if your house sitter has to cancel, we’ll work with you to find a new sitter.
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Sitters in Jersey City average 3 repeat house sitting clients
House Sitting FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Rover
House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Jersey City 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.
As of Jun 2026, there are 17,794 house sitters in Jersey City. 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 Jersey City house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Jersey City 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 Jersey City.
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. Jersey City 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.
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