Pet Sitting & Drop Ins in Lower Vailsburg, Newark, NJ
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“Jennifer is so responsible and takes such good care of my cats, all four of them are completely comfortable with her. It’s a relief knowing they are in such good hands!”
“I highly recommend Katrina. She took very good care care of our two cats, was very professional throughout the process, and sent updates so we knew how they were doing. We felt totally comfortable leaving them in her care and would absolutely book her again!”
About: I have owned and fostered many different types of animals. I get along well with cats and dogs, and have fostered animals with special needs (bathing, ear cleaning, medication administration). I love to go on long walks and create a connection with animals. My goal is to make your’s and your pet’s lives easier by providing a safe, trustworthy, and reliable service. I currently work remotely and have a car, so I am very available for day-time walks and check ins, as well as into the evening and on weekends. I am happy to adhere to any special needs for your animals, but I’ll always be honest about what I have experience doing. I will follow all care instructions, and make sure to take the safest walking route for your dog!
About: My name is Tasmina but I go by Paige. I’ve taken care of dogs, cats, guinea pigs, fish even! What stands out about me is that I’m always willing to help and support, with a passion and energy! I work as a TA in a school until 12:30p.m from 8a.m. I am available anytime after that and I can fit your schedule and time frame into my schedule and time frame. I make sure to get all the information I need about the pet(s) and expectations, applying that and getting into it effectively and without any issues.
“Shirley did a fantastic job looking after our three kitties. She was very responsive and communicative. I highly recommend her, and I would absolutely use her again.”
“Deliris was very communicative and accommodating with taking care of our cats; I never once worried about them in her care! She sends great pictures and very detailed updates. I recommend choosing her to sit your babies!”
“This is the second time Veronica has watched our cats and she was wonderful again. Went above and beyond with great care and great communication. Highly recommend!”
“Julien walked our medium sized, high-energy dog, Bean, three times last week. He was reliable, communicative, and flexible, and Bean liked him immediately. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend him and look forward to hiring him again.”
About: I’ve taken care of my dogs since i was in 4th grade. Over the year i have also taken care of more pets! I currently have 3 cats, who have been around other pets. I love all animals and look forward to meeting your fur baby❤️ I currently am currently working and would love to have your pet a part of my routine! Whether it’s for the weekend or during the week. I don’t have a backyard but love to take dogs for long needed walks. Anything your baby needs and is provided will be given. I do have treats for both cats and dogs. I do have a child so please let it be known if kid friendly pet as well!
“Amanda was amazing with my two pups! She was super attentive and made sure they were taken care of. Gave me the ease of mind knowing they were loved while I was at work! Will definitely have her again! 😊”
“Kethely was great with my cat. My cat can be shy around new people sometimes, but she warmed up to Kethely very quickly. Would definitely trust Kethely with my cat again!”
About: Dogs have always been an important part of my life. I currently have two dogs I walk and board as well as a dog at home. I’m committed to keeping the dogs in my care safe, and making sure they are having a great time. Currently I have a pretty open schedule and could work with you on the details. Available 7 days a week, days and nights. Long term or short term. I walk the dogs two or three times a day. Often walk the woods in the reservation and use the dog park. My yard is fenced in and private. Have dog at home (Messi) who loves dogs and company. If you’re more comfortable having your pet caged, we can make arrangements for that or whatever makes you comfortable.
“Thomas was excellent, he handled my cat’s medication needs well. We had a blizzard and he showed up through it all, couldn’t be happier with his service. Highly recommended”
About: I have taken care of all types of pets for 7 years. I have been taking care of dogs for 2 years. I love all! I am available part time for dog care. Nights are more easier to accept due to my work schedule as a therapist. Let me know and I can work with you! I have a doggy park. I have cages if a dog wants a lone time from other dogs/pets. I have a balcony if it is raining for air and sun. I am available before 7 and after 4:30 usually for drop off on weekdays. I am flexible on weekends. We can accommodate times if told in advance. There is a fenced dog park across the street. The dogs slept separately all day besides during play time. We have cameras inside the house and outside the front door.
About: I’ve had a large variety of furry friends from a very young age and I’ve been pet sitting locally since my freshman year of high school. I work 11-4 from Tuesday through Saturday. Thursday is the only day I work until 8 and I have Sunday and Monday free. I have lots of time in both the mornings and evenings to care for your pets! I can complete any task needed for your cute creatures whether in your home or out and about! Please let me know your specifics :)
“Irisdelie was amazing, great communication and so so wonderful with my cats. Provided great updates with adorable pictures after each visit. I felt very comfortable and happy knowing my babes were being well cared for and loved while I was away.”
About: I have 2 big boys 1 pitbull and 1 Doberman. Love em to death and they’re such good boys. I pretty much know what to do when it comes to any dog but any specific instruction is cool too. I work remote so I don’t really have much to do on my free time and I love animals so why not try to see if this works I personally wake up 7 am take them to the park play with them for 3 hours then nap time wake up at 2 take them out feed them and play until 7:8 until they tire themselves out
About: I’ve taken care of dogs ever since I was 12. Family and friends trust me with their pets because I will definitely treat them like family. I currently work as a waitress. Mornings I make sure to spend all my time with my 9 year old dog going on walks or even running errands together. I have a two story house with plenty of space to roam around as well as a park at the corner of my house to take them to play around. Along with my small 16 pound dog who is friendly.
“Jestine was an absolute pleasure to work with. Very professional and communicative. Timely and the dogs loved her. Our vacation was stress free because she was so capable. Would definitely hire again.”
Lower Vailsburg pet parents share their Rover experiences
First time Rover user and Anya was wonderful. She popped over to play and feed our boys Mac and Mo while we went out of town for the first time since we adopted them. They warmed up to her immediately and i appreciated her attention to play time and she was also very responsive whenever I had reached out. Will definitely book her again! thanks Anya!!!
Veronica took care of our dog while we went to Paris. We ended up getting stuck in Paris two extra days because of the blizzard that hit the northeast. Veronica took our dog to her place so she could make sure she was okay during the storm. She went far beyond what we expected of her. I cannot recommend her enough. Your pet will be in excellent hands with Veronica!
Chris is amazing! My puppy is very high energy and can be quite mouthy, and he handles him so calmly and confidently. Chris has a kind, steady demeanor that our puppy immediately responds to, and he’s incredibly patient. Chris is also extremely professional, reliable, and communicative — I always know how things are going and feel totally at ease when he’s with my pup. It’s clear he really understands dogs and knows how to work with challenging puppy behavior. I feel very lucky to have found him and highly recommend!
Bre and Myah were an absolute treasure. Super communicative, extremely friendly, and so so good with our girls! One of our babies was recently hospitalized and we needed Bre and Myah to help out with SubQs while we were away. They were amazing and gave me constant updates about the process. Highly highly highly recommend!!
Shannon was absolutely amazing with our 5 year old pitty. She was so thorough at our meet and greet over Quintley’s routine and needs. Shannon was there twice during the day at exactly the time we asked for. She kept me updated with messages and pictures. Her communication is fabulous. There was no question that our pup was in great hands. I highly recommend her and will definitely use her again. The absolute best!!
Janayah is a lovely cat sitter and I highly recommend her. She read and followed all my instructions and took good care of my cat Luna. She provided a couple photos each visit. She played with Luna, kept the litter tidy for her, made sure her food plates were cleaned out and rotated. She has been very responsive in her communication and handled everything well while I was away on vacation. I came back to seeing everything neat and clean in the house as well.
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Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple pet sitters about your booking. Typically, pet sitters on Rover respond in under an hour.
Experience can vary widely from pet sitter to pet sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing pet sitters available in Lower Vailsburg.
Rover makes it easy to find Lower Vailsburg 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
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- Pets who’d love to socialize with their pet sitter’s pets
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