Courtney F.
Scotch Plains, NJ


Dog Lover With Extra Time
Pet care experience
I have either owned or taken care of dogs since I was very young. I began dog sitting around 10 years ago. I can come to your home or do in home visits. I have taken care of dogs of all sizes from Cane Corsos to Bassett Hounds and many more.
Cat care experience

Courtney also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Reviews

I cannot recommend Courtney enough. We went on vacation and were very nervous with leaving our pet Starlight. She is my son’s first pet and he loves her so much. We felt really comfortable leaving her with Courtney. She provided daily updates and plenty of photos of her. She was quick to respond to any questions we had and really put us at ease about the care of Starlight. I would recommend her to anyone and wouldn’t hesitate to rebook.
Courtney has been my dog sitter quite a few times when I have to travel for work and I love knowing she is in good hands. She is a high energy dog and Courtney handles it well taking her on long walks and playing with her as if she is her own. She is also a nervous dog as she is a rescue and loves the bond she has created with Courtney. She gets so excited to see her every time and it melts my heart!
Dear Fellow Pet Owner, I am writing this letter on behalf of Courtney Ferdinando, our trusted dog sitter, and I do so with complete confidence and zero hesitation. Courtney has stayed in our home and cared for our Cane Corso, BellaMoose—who, at 136 lbs of solid muscle, is not your average pup. It takes a truly experienced and knowledgeable person to handle a dog of her size and temperament, and Courtney does so with skill and ease. She has provided daily care for Bella, as well as cared for her during extended periods when we’ve been away. Most importantly, Courtney once saved Bella’s life. After Bella had a severe respiratory reaction to a new flea medication, Courtney acted immediately—getting her into an Uber and rushing her to the emergency vet at Red Bank Hospital. Without Courtney's quick thinking and decisive action, we might have lost our beloved girl. We cannot say enough about Courtney. She is responsible, caring, and trustworthy. Anyone would be lucky to have her care for their furry family member.
I am writing to wholeheartedly recommend Courtney Fernandino as a pet sitter. For the past five years, Courtney has been caring for our pit bull, Queenie, and we could not be more grateful for the dedication and compassion she has consistently shown. Queenie is a very challenging dog—highly reactive to other dogs and requiring both firm discipline and genuine affection. Finding someone who could meet those needs was no easy task. Courtney not only met them, she exceeded our expectations. Her ability to build trust with Queenie and handle her with both care and confidence is truly remarkable. Courtney has stayed in our home for extended periods while we were away, and she has always treated our space with the utmost respect. She feeds, walks, and tends to Queenie with such attentiveness that our dog genuinely adores her. It is rare to find someone as dependable, responsible, and skilled with animals as Courtney. We have relied on her for years and have complete peace of mind whenever she is caring for Queenie. I recommend Courtney without hesitation. Any pet would be lucky to be in her care.
About Courtney F.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I have a separate room for cats to stay in that has a screen door. They can see out but not get out as well as my cats can see in but not get in.
Home
Information Courtney F. would like to know about your pet
Please let me know anything important prior to booking with me. Things like allergies, temperament, medications, etc. They are all super important as well as your pets needs like long walks, extra treats.
A typical day
I like to cater my care to each animals individual needs. Older senior dogs and high energy puppies do not always need the same things.
Services
Courtney can host
Courtney can watch in your home
Availability
I currently work part time as a crossing guard in my community. That gives me a lot of extra time especially in the summer to care for my animals as well as others.
About Courtney F.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I have a separate room for cats to stay in that has a screen door. They can see out but not get out as well as my cats can see in but not get in.
Home
Information Courtney F. would like to know about your pet
Please let me know anything important prior to booking with me. Things like allergies, temperament, medications, etc. They are all super important as well as your pets needs like long walks, extra treats.
A typical day
I like to cater my care to each animals individual needs. Older senior dogs and high energy puppies do not always need the same things.
Location
Scotch Plains, NJ
Pets




Courtney F.
Scotch Plains, NJ