Pet Sitting & Drop Ins in Journal Square, Jersey City
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Top rated Journal Square pet sitters
“We had Junyi come over for a trial run with our crazy pup and he was wonderful! We will definitely be asking him to come back again!”
About: Just starting out on this app but I’ve worked with local shelters and pet owners in the area! Happy to provide references :) My entire family has farms so I've been around all kinds of animals my whole life. I occasionally foster with my local shelter, and have always been the crazy lady who feeds the street cats. Very excited to meet your fur kids! College student with a flexible schedule, so I can easily manage weekend drop offs and pick ups, as well as spare plenty of time for your well-loved pet(s) I have a spare bedroom that can be all theirs if they require it, but other than that the space is free for them to roam. I'm also located near many parks so they'll definitely get their exercise!
“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!”
“He is amazing! Great demeanor and very personable. I felt that he really cared about my furry guy. His suggestions were awesome too. Did a fantastic job for me! Bravo!”
About: I grew up with both cats and dogs. I love animals and take excellent care of them. My mom was a wildlife rehabilitator too so we also had squirrels, rabbits, and even a raccoon at one point! I'm currently looking for full-time work so I'm available and will try to be flexible for the time being. If I confirm a booking, I will be there! I am incredibly respectful of other people's things and try to leave things as if I was never there (except for your happy and relaxed pet, of course!).
“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!”
“Elizabeth showed patience with Milo and did everything we requested!”
“I am grateful to have Jessica check in on my cat, Esteban, while I was gone. She gave Esteban serious love and affection, and she followed my instructions to a T, going above and beyond. Would recommend!”
“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.”
About: I’ve taken care of all sized dogs big to small and all ages. Giving them love, attention, medicine and long walks and lots of play. Hi, I’m Samara! I have experience caring for dogs of all sizes, from tiny pups to big gentle giants, and of all ages, from playful puppies to senior dogs needing extra care. Whether it’s providing love and attention, administering medication, going on long walks, or enjoying lots of playtime, I’m here to make sure your pup feels safe, happy, and well cared for. I also have a dog of my own—Jetta, a Canaan mix who’s 2 year old and on the bigger side. She’s a sweet girl but can be shy and cautious around new dogs until she gets to know them. She’s still learning to be confident in the world, so I completely understand how to work with nervous or timid pups at their own pace.
“Lauren is amazing! She is beyond thoughtful and thorough. She immediately made me and my pups comfortable and confident in her care. 10000% recommend Lauren!”
“My two cats loved Rebecca! Communication was excellent and she sent lots of photos as well. She’s very professional and easy to work with. Will definitely book with her again!”
“We love this family and their hospitality, kindness and love for our pups. They have been so helpful and I’m at peace of mind when I leave my boys in their hands.”
“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”
About: I love pets very much, I love everyone as my own and I will do it with pleasure and joy. I've had cats all my life. but when the war started - I took the puppy who was two months old because they were going to throw him out into the street. I took my baby when he was two months old, I taught him some commands, taught him to be clean, loving and polite to other people or animals❤️😌 My dog has always been with me everywhere. I left him for a maximum of 4 hours a day, but gave a lot of games with food in return ;) I always watch them, see what they are doing, where they are going to go. on the street I control that they do not pick up anything in their mouths and do not flirt with other dogs (this is not always safe)
“Nicole was great to work with! She took excellent care of our senior cat, including giving him some medicine daily. She provided excellent photos and updates - we would definitely work with Nicole again!”
“Francesca is the ideal cat sitter— super kind, communicative, and a natural cat person. Our typically shy cat quickly warmed up to her after a few visits. Can’t recommend highly enough!”
About: Experienced local Hoboken & Jersey City pet sitter. I look after two high energy German Shepard dogs regularly and used to have a Yorkie so I know useful skills to help look after your fur baby! My current schedule availability is fairly flexible if scheduled in advance. I am available Monday- Thursday from 10am-7pm. If you urgently need help outside of these times please reach out and I will try my best to help you out! I will treat your pets with tons of love, playtime & affection as I know it can be a stressful experience to have their owner away!
“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. ❤️”
“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!”
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1. Junyi H.
“We had Junyi come over for a trial run with our crazy pup and he was wonderful! We will definitely be asking him to come back again!”
2. 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!!!”
3. 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!”
4. Anthony L.
“He is amazing! Great demeanor and very personable. I felt that he really cared about my furry guy. His suggestions were awesome too. Did a fantastic job for me! Bravo!”
5. Chris L.
“Chris has stayed with my cats several times and always takes really good care of them. They're happy and healthy when I get home, and I don't have to worry at all while traveling. He is a big dog lover, too, taking care of a friend's dog, and always sending me pictures of a happy dog doing happy things in the park!”
6. 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!”
7. Elizabeth N.
“Elizabeth showed patience with Milo and did everything we requested!”
8. Jessica A.
“I am grateful to have Jessica check in on my cat, Esteban, while I was gone. She gave Esteban serious love and affection, and she followed my instructions to a T, going above and beyond. Would recommend!”
9. 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.”
10. 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.”
11. Lauren K.
“Lauren is amazing! She is beyond thoughtful and thorough. She immediately made me and my pups comfortable and confident in her care. 10000% recommend Lauren!”
12. Rebecca T.
“My two cats loved Rebecca! Communication was excellent and she sent lots of photos as well. She’s very professional and easy to work with. Will definitely book with her again!”
13. Gabriela & Maidely F.
“We love this family and their hospitality, kindness and love for our pups. They have been so helpful and I’m at peace of mind when I leave my boys in their hands.”
14. 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”
15. Yelyzaveta T.
About: I love pets very much, I love everyone as my own and I will do it with pleasure and joy. I've had cats all my life. but when the war started - I took the puppy who was two months old because they were going to throw him out into the street. I took my baby when he was two months old, I taught him some commands, taught him to be clean, loving and polite to other people or animals❤️😌 My dog has always been with me everywhere. I left him for a maximum of 4 hours a day, but gave a lot of games with food in return ;) I always watch them, see what they are doing, where they are going to go. on the street I control that they do not pick up anything in their mouths and do not flirt with other dogs (this is not always safe)
16. Nicole H.
“Nicole was great to work with! She took excellent care of our senior cat, including giving him some medicine daily. She provided excellent photos and updates - we would definitely work with Nicole again!”
17. Francesca V.
“Francesca is the ideal cat sitter— super kind, communicative, and a natural cat person. Our typically shy cat quickly warmed up to her after a few visits. Can’t recommend highly enough!”
18. Kinga B.
“Kinga has been very caring, loving and trustworthy when looking after my two high-energy shepherds on multiple occasions! I can always rely on her to look after my dogs especially last-minute as her schedule is flexible.”
19. 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. ❤️”
20. 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!”
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Pet sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a pet sitter in Journal Square 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 3,273 pet sitters in Journal Square. 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 Journal Square pet sitters respond in under an hour.
Pet sitters in Journal Square 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 Journal Square.
Rover makes it easy to find Journal Square 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 3,273 pet sitters in Journal Square on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your pet! In Journal Square, 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.
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