House Sitting in Journal Square, Jersey City
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“Anthony was an absolute godsend! This is our first time using Rover for pet sitting and we couldn’t have chosen a better sitter! Our dog unfortunately had a little bit of a tummy upset the day we left for the weekend, which we were a little panicky about as we were heading interstate for a few days. Anthony handled the situation expertly, paying super close attention to our beloved pet while she was getting better, and sending us regular updates on her general progress, as well as regular pictures of her enjoying cuddle times and walks. Our home was maintained beautifully, and the whole process from start to finish was smooth, with great communication. Highly recommend Anthony if you are ever in need of a great house/pet sitter.”


“Alexandra is kind, respectful, flexible and communicates well. She gave my Ozzy lots of love and attention with long walks, playtime and cuddles. Highly recommend and will definitely book her again.”


“I can’t thank Elizabeth enough for stepping in last minute to take care of my cats, Daisy and Missy, over the weekend. She was incredibly kind, reliable, and made my babies feel so loved and cared for—it really put my mind at ease. It’s clear she has a genuine love for animals, and my kittens absolutely adore her. This is the second time I’ve booked her and plan to keep doing so! Highly recommend Elizabeth to anyone looking for a truly wonderful cat sitter.”


“Schirn stayed at my home to watch my cat Pip while I was away. This is the second time Schirn has stayed with Pip. I highly recommend Schirn, she is great on communication with messages and photos of Pip who clearly was very comfortable being cared for by her.”



“Meric was probably the best rover we have had yet! He was awesome with our frenchie. On time to house sit, and listened to all the requests we had. He fed Maurice his oral medication as well. I would highly recommend Meric!!! We will absolutely be using him again”


“Crystal is amazing. She took such great care of our cat Lola and went above and beyond. She sent us pictures and videos and was in communication with us. Our cat clearly adored her and so did we!! She was a great guest and took care of our home and fur baby. Will definitely be using her for our next trip and highly recommend her!!! Thank you Crystal !”


“Fernando has been our go-to since moving to Jersey city! Our dogs are always so excited to see him, and love their visits with him. Fernando is extremely reliable, communicates throughout each visit, and great to work with. Highly recommend!”



“Soren (Yuan’s husband) came to house sit our pet and he was great. This was the first time leaving our puppy in someone’s care and he took good care of him. He regularly sent updates with pictures to keep us stress free.”


“Kaitlynn was fantastic! Super communicative, responsive, and clearly great with my dogs. I felt completely at ease knowing they were in such good hands. Will definitely book again!”


“Mercedes took amazing care of my cat! She gave clear and detailed updates and was great at letting me know when things came up. She must have a gift with animals because even my normally shy baby was asking for pets immediately.”


“Dona was great and friendly! I was provided lots of pupdates and could see all the activities she did for lola. The apartment was treated respectfully and Lola really loved having her! Lola was happy and safe when I came home 😊”


“Brittney was great. She took great care of my 2 fur babies. She was able to meet all my schedule requests and kept me updated on everything. Would definitely book with her again.”


“Lakshmi is amazing! She took care of our cat while we were away for the week and was incredibly communicative, kind and thoughtful. We will absolutely be working with Lakshmi again and highly suggest her.”


About: Growing up, I have always been surrounded by animals. At one point, I wanted to become a veterinarian. I understand that when caring for pets you must be patient, kind, attentive and knowledgeable. Over the last few years, I’ve watched pets for friends, family, neighbors. I am on Rover to work with pet owners in my area (or in a decent vicinity) who are in need of some extra help. While in my care, I want you to feel comfortable knowing your pet is safe, secured and being treated with love. Explore my profile and let’s connect! I am currently not working so I have flexibility to lean into my side job with pet care. If our availabilities align I would be happy to assist with your pet care needs. **Please be sure to fully READ my rates and availability times listed before booking** (HOUSE SITTING, DROP-IN VISITS or BOARDING) Whether I’m at a client’s house or caring for a pet in my home I will ask them to thoroughly walk me through their routine with their pet. What are the do’s and dont’s as far as house rules, feeding and walk schedules when caring for that pet(s). If a client brings their pet to my home, I will make sure my apartment is “child-proof” so the pet’s safety is ensured. Most importantly, I will make sure I have a few familiar items at my place that’s from the owner’s home so their pet can get comfortable. For Drop-in visits, please let me know if you would like me to feed them.

About: I have always had pets growing up as a child and my love for them has grown into my adulthood even more. I have a passion for learning and understanding all different types of animals. My experience in PetCare is from having my own pets and caring for family, friends and volunteering. I have lots of love to give! I have always had a very soft spot for all animals large and small. Your babies will be in good hands with my family and I we truly get it and care immensely. I have 3 grandchildren and 1 on the way, my daughter has a fur baby dog named Gibson aka Gibbie Aka Gibbs. I am kind considerate loving and passionate about the care I give to all animals. I hope that I have given you a good insight into myself as a potential caregiver for your pets. Thank you in advance I am a retiree so I’m home 100% of the time. Which leaves me more time to care for and have fun with your fur babies. At home, and when we are not out at the park talking walks and playing outdoors, I have a dedicated room for naps and indoor playtime.

“I had Jordan stay over night in my apartment for 3 weeks watching after my 2 cats. This was my 2nd time booking with Jordan and she made me feel at ease during my trip with updates and photos on occasion. I plan to use Jordan’s services again in the future.”


“Kaitlin is amazing. We have a skittish pup who really takes time to warm up to people. Kaitlin had patience and understanding with our dog and put in extra effort to gain his trust. She even cooked some high value treats for him! We were nervous about leaving our dog with someone new but from the loads of pics Kaitlin sent, he was settling in and Kaitlin worked to earn his trust and affection. We will definitely be using Kaitlin's services again. Highly recommend!”


“Sarah provided excellent care for our dog during the 4-day dog sitting period. She ensured his well-being, followed feeding instructions, and kept the house in order. Harrison seemed happy and relaxed upon my return. I appreciate Sarah's reliable service and would trust her with dog sitting in the future.”


“Raj house sat our dogs while we were away for our wedding. He was great and went above and beyond to care for them. They were so tired and happy when we returned. Would definitely recommend and use his services again!”

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Anthony L.Star Sitter

“Anthony was an absolute godsend! This is our first time using Rover for pet sitting and we couldn’t have chosen a better sitter! Our dog unfortunately had a little bit of a tummy upset the day we left for the weekend, which we were a little panicky about as we were heading interstate for a few days. Anthony handled the situation expertly, paying super close attention to our beloved pet while she was getting better, and sending us regular updates on her general progress, as well as regular pictures of her enjoying cuddle times and walks. Our home was maintained beautifully, and the whole process from start to finish was smooth, with great communication. Highly recommend Anthony if you are ever in need of a great house/pet sitter.”


Alexandra L.Star Sitter

“Alexandra is kind, respectful, flexible and communicates well. She gave my Ozzy lots of love and attention with long walks, playtime and cuddles. Highly recommend and will definitely book her again.”


elizabeth h.Star Sitter

“I can’t thank Elizabeth enough for stepping in last minute to take care of my cats, Daisy and Missy, over the weekend. She was incredibly kind, reliable, and made my babies feel so loved and cared for—it really put my mind at ease. It’s clear she has a genuine love for animals, and my kittens absolutely adore her. This is the second time I’ve booked her and plan to keep doing so! Highly recommend Elizabeth to anyone looking for a truly wonderful cat sitter.”


Schirn J.Star Sitter

“Schirn stayed at my home to watch my cat Pip while I was away. This is the second time Schirn has stayed with Pip. I highly recommend Schirn, she is great on communication with messages and photos of Pip who clearly was very comfortable being cared for by her.”




Meric P.
Star Sitter


“Meric was probably the best rover we have had yet! He was awesome with our frenchie. On time to house sit, and listened to all the requests we had. He fed Maurice his oral medication as well. I would highly recommend Meric!!! We will absolutely be using him again”


Crystal M.
Star Sitter


“Crystal is amazing. She took such great care of our cat Lola and went above and beyond. She sent us pictures and videos and was in communication with us. Our cat clearly adored her and so did we!! She was a great guest and took care of our home and fur baby. Will definitely be using her for our next trip and highly recommend her!!! Thank you Crystal !”


Fernando O.Star Sitter

“Fernando has been our go-to since moving to Jersey city! Our dogs are always so excited to see him, and love their visits with him. Fernando is extremely reliable, communicates throughout each visit, and great to work with. Highly recommend!”




Yuan C.Star Sitter

“Soren (Yuan’s husband) came to house sit our pet and he was great. This was the first time leaving our puppy in someone’s care and he took good care of him. He regularly sent updates with pictures to keep us stress free.”


Rebecca T.Star Sitter

“Rebecca was great with our pups during her week long stay at our place. They were happy and at ease. We will definitely book with her again :)”


Kaitlynn M.Star Sitter

“Kaitlynn was fantastic! Super communicative, responsive, and clearly great with my dogs. I felt completely at ease knowing they were in such good hands. Will definitely book again!”


Mercedes F.

“Mercedes took amazing care of my cat! She gave clear and detailed updates and was great at letting me know when things came up. She must have a gift with animals because even my normally shy baby was asking for pets immediately.”


Dona D.
Star Sitter


“Dona was great and friendly! I was provided lots of pupdates and could see all the activities she did for lola. The apartment was treated respectfully and Lola really loved having her! Lola was happy and safe when I came home 😊”


Brittney V.

“Brittney was great. She took great care of my 2 fur babies. She was able to meet all my schedule requests and kept me updated on everything. Would definitely book with her again.”


Lakshmi K.Star Sitter

“Lakshmi is amazing! She took care of our cat while we were away for the week and was incredibly communicative, kind and thoughtful. We will absolutely be working with Lakshmi again and highly suggest her.”


Sydney P.Star Sitter
About: Growing up, I have always been surrounded by animals. At one point, I wanted to become a veterinarian. I understand that when caring for pets you must be patient, kind, attentive and knowledgeable. Over the last few years, I’ve watched pets for friends, family, neighbors. I am on Rover to work with pet owners in my area (or in a decent vicinity) who are in need of some extra help. While in my care, I want you to feel comfortable knowing your pet is safe, secured and being treated with love. Explore my profile and let’s connect! I am currently not working so I have flexibility to lean into my side job with pet care. If our availabilities align I would be happy to assist with your pet care needs. **Please be sure to fully READ my rates and availability times listed before booking** (HOUSE SITTING, DROP-IN VISITS or BOARDING) Whether I’m at a client’s house or caring for a pet in my home I will ask them to thoroughly walk me through their routine with their pet. What are the do’s and dont’s as far as house rules, feeding and walk schedules when caring for that pet(s). If a client brings their pet to my home, I will make sure my apartment is “child-proof” so the pet’s safety is ensured. Most importantly, I will make sure I have a few familiar items at my place that’s from the owner’s home so their pet can get comfortable. For Drop-in visits, please let me know if you would like me to feed them.


Rosana H.
“Rosana is one of the people I trust most when it comes to dog sitting. She loves and cares for my dog like if she were her own. She even spoils her most of the time. Every time my dog see’s Rosana she goes crazy and jumps all over her. Rosana is the first person I’d call when I need someone to care and babysit my dog.”


Jordan A.

“I had Jordan stay over night in my apartment for 3 weeks watching after my 2 cats. This was my 2nd time booking with Jordan and she made me feel at ease during my trip with updates and photos on occasion. I plan to use Jordan’s services again in the future.”


Kaitlin D.Star Sitter

“Kaitlin is amazing. We have a skittish pup who really takes time to warm up to people. Kaitlin had patience and understanding with our dog and put in extra effort to gain his trust. She even cooked some high value treats for him! We were nervous about leaving our dog with someone new but from the loads of pics Kaitlin sent, he was settling in and Kaitlin worked to earn his trust and affection. We will definitely be using Kaitlin's services again. Highly recommend!”


Sarah N.

“Sarah provided excellent care for our dog during the 4-day dog sitting period. She ensured his well-being, followed feeding instructions, and kept the house in order. Harrison seemed happy and relaxed upon my return. I appreciate Sarah's reliable service and would trust her with dog sitting in the future.”


Thillaiyampalam "Raj" R.
Star Sitter


“Raj house sat our dogs while we were away for our wedding. He was great and went above and beyond to care for them. They were so tired and happy when we returned. Would definitely recommend and use his services again!”
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House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Journal Square on Rover as of Aug 2025 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.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple house sitters about your booking. Typically, 95% of Journal Square house sitters respond in under an hour.
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 Journal Square.
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. Journal Square 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.
