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Kristen V.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 84 reviews
17 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Manahawkin, NJ, 08050

“Our dog buddy has stayed with Kristen several times now and we are thrilled to have found a perfect sitter for him! Importantly, she makes Buddy a part of her family and gives us great updates and pictures throughout his visit. I would highly recommend her!”

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Rebecca H.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 472 reviews
170 repeat clients
32 years of experience
Toms River, NJ, 08753

“Minnie loves her little vacations with Rebecca! It’s wonderful seeing all the pics from her visit. It definitely makes my time away so much less stressful knowing Minnie is getting such great care. Rebecca is the best ☺️”

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Ashley P.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 23 reviews
4 repeat clients
23 years of experience
Bayville, NJ, 08721

“Very appreciative to have taken my pup last minute when I flew home for a wedding. Was great with my pup and he loved playing with her kiddos. Thankful that she was able to give him his medications when asked. Thank you so much, definitely would recommend and use again when back in the area!!”

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Kristin & Rafael M.
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$85
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 15 reviews
4 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Barnegat, NJ, 08005

“Kristin & Rafael were awesome!! Pogi is very shy getting to know people, but when we picked him up, it was clear that he had already bonded with them and their dogs. This was our first experience with Rover.com and Kristin & Rafael and we will be sure to have Pogi stay with them if needed in the future. Thanks! :)”

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Thomas H.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 127 reviews
31 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Toms River, NJ, 08753

“Nena was so “at home” and relaxed with Thomas. He is obviously a dog lover and he pampered our girl. We trust him to leave our Nena in his hands and will definitely be regular clients.”

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Juliana M.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 2 reviews
1 repeat client
16 years of experience
Toms River, NJ, 08753

“Our Stella stayed for nine days and came back healthy and happy. Highly recommend.”

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Nicole C.
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$48
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 16 reviews
5 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Toms river, NJ, 08753

“Nicole took such amazing care of our dog Dakota while we were away! We’ve used her twice now, and both times Dakota came home sooo happy. You can really tell Nicole genuinely cares about the dogs she watches. She even recommended a great groomer for Dakota, which we really appreciated. She has a nice backyard, and her kids and dogs are super friendly, so Dakota had plenty of fun and social time while staying there. It gave us so much peace of mind knowing Dakota was in such good hands. We highly recommend Nicole — definitely a 5-star experience!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Christine H.
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Christine H.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 134 reviews
36 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Toms river, NJ, 08753

“Christine was fantastic! She was very friendly, and both pick up and drop off were smooth and stress free. While we were on vacation for a week, our dog Lola stayed with her and was clearly well cared for. Christine sent periodic photos and updates, which gave us great peace of mind. I can see why she has so many positive reviews they’re absolutely accurate based on my experience. I would definitely use her again!”

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Patricia M.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 134 reviews
60 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Brick, NJ, 08723

“Patti stepped in to care for Destiny, as our regular sitter wasn't available when we needed the time away. She was fantastic! Although Destiny was homesick for us, she seemed to be in extremely capable hands with Patti. We loved the photos she shared with us and within one day really got a feeling of who our dog was... After back home , although thrilled to be back with us, think she also kinda missed her temporary placement with Patti. Would definitely recommend her!”

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Ashley T.
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$67
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 37 reviews
14 repeat clients
35 years of experience
Bayville, NJ, 08721

“Great experience! Ashley has a lovely family and they did a wonderful job to take care of my dog! communication was good as well, I was receiving a daily update from Ashley and all my questions were answered almost immediately.”

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Kaliopy K.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 12 reviews
7 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Sea Girt, NJ, 08750

“Fantastic experience ! My dog had such a great time with Kali. She really cares about making sure your dog is happy. My dog was sooo happy. I would highly recommend Kali.”

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Vickie & Heath B.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 63 reviews
20 repeat clients
45 years of experience
Pemberton, NJ, 08068

“Great place for our dog to stay when we can't take her with us on vacation. Vickie provides great communication and updates on the stay. She spends a lot of time and effort to get to know your pet. Will definitely use their services again. Thanks for everything.”

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Gwen D.
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$55
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4.8 out of 5 stars
• 28 reviews
12 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Toms River, NJ, 08753

“Gwen's house is Deacon's new home away from home. The whole family is so sweet. Gwen made sure Deacon had his medication every day and sent updates at the perfect times. I cannot say enough great things about her!”

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Anthony M.
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$90
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 11 reviews
7 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Long beach Township, NJ, 08008

“Tony was great. He took wonderful care of our dogs (both are Great Pyrenees) and was flexible with our schedule. Our dogs went to Tony happy and they came home happy; a clear sign everything went well. Thanks again Tony, we appreciate your sitting our dogs!”

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Megan S.
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$60
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15 years of experience
Berkeley Township, NJ, 08721

About: I ensure pets feel safe, comfortable and happy with personalized routines, play time and plenty of love while you’re away. 15+ years of experience of pet sitting/pet owner. I have assisted in whelping puppies and care for my own dog with multiple health issues. I work a typical 8:00-4:00 job in the Ocean and Monmouth county area. I can do early morning visits, or late afternoon drop ins. I have a fenced in yard with plenty of room for running, frolicking and playing. I understand the importance of maintaining their routines and schedules all while providing endless love! I am comfortable with administering medication if necessary.

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Hedra S.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 38 reviews
9 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Jackson, NJ, 08527

“Maple came back happy. She loved Hedra and his family. We were worried at first because of how she is shy and timid. We are grateful for him caring for our little chihuahua and will definitely use his services again!”

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Kathy G.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 37 reviews
9 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Tabernacle, NJ, 08088

“Kathy was amazing. I’m pretty sure my dog did not want to come back home because he loved her so much! ? Kathy kept me updated and sent lots of pictures. I recommend 100%!!!”

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Mary Ellen M.
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$165
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 8 reviews
40 years of experience
Beach Haven West, NJ, 08050

About: I have grown up with dogs and cats. Raised and trained dogs. My animals have always been my children. As a Critical Care Registered Nurse i provide compassionate and medically minded pet sitting services. I bring a unique level of expertise to pet care. I am currently a full time pet sitter. And love every minute of this! Am available 7 days a week and often at short notice. I know how life can get for folks. i have a partially fenced in yard and reside in Beach Haven West on the water. I supervise any pets that are in my yard at all times. Never left alone. I am reliable, responsible and will move mountains for your pet if necessary.

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Ashley M.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 19 reviews
6 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Joint Base MDL, NJ, 08641

“Thank you Ashley! For taking such good care of my Rocky! Looks like he had a blast with Winnie and Rocket! Who knew he would fall in love with a cat! Thanks again.”

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Celeste H.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 44 reviews
10 repeat clients
55 years of experience
Toms River, NJ, 08753

About: I have cared for puppies, as well as adult dogs and aging dogs. I love them all and they all sense it when I meet them. I am retired, so I have a lot of time and a very flexible schedule. Also, I am up very early in the morning, and like getting an early start. I have a partially fenced yard, so would be more comfortable with your dog n a leash or inside the house if at my home.

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We had a great experience with Jouseline! We boarded our dog Moose with her overnight. Moose is a bit shy and nervous around new people, but she was great and Moose warmed up to her right away. Moose got lots of attention and plenty of walks. Jouseline sent us updates throughout the stay which was great! We highly recommend her and will board Moose with her again!.

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James S.
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This is our 3rd time having Luna stay with Kristen this year and she is amazing! Luna LOVES her and her family. Kristen updates us multiple times a day with pictures and treats Luna like family. We always know she’s in good hands.

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Olivia L.
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Hattie’s stay with Paola was fantastic. Communication, pics and videos sent throughout each day. Lovely pet friendly home with fenced back yard for lots of zoomie time. Hattie was so at home here. I could not have asked for a better or more welcoming experience. Paola is a gem! Highly recommend!

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Laura M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Joanne and her family were such a delight! They made Delila feel right at home and truly cared for her. They sent regular updates throughout her stay, which gave us great peace of mind. I highly recommend them! Thank so much.

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David S.
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Laura was great! Even handled some juggling with times and was very accommodating. Stella Blue loved her the minute we walked in the door.

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Trish V.
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The average cost of Dog Boarding in Ocean Acres is $67 per night as of November 2026. Most bookings cost between $35 and $80 per night. On Rover, sitters set their own rates based on factors such as their experience, the length of care, the number of pets, and your pet’s specific needs. As long as your booking dates and pet profiles are accurate, the price shown before you confirm is the total, including any booking fee.

As of November 2026, there are 490 sitters on Rover offering Dog Boarding across Ocean Acres. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.

If you would like updates while you’re away, you can discuss with your sitter how many or how frequent you’d like those updates to be. The Rover app allows sitters to send photos, videos, and messages about your pet, including how many pee or poop breaks occurred. You can message your sitter at any time through the app and our support team is available 24/7 by email or chat if you have concerns.

The personalized, in-home nature of pet care through Rover can mean more individual attention for your pet.

Every sitter on Rover has their own routine. Depending on the arrangements you agree on before the stay, a sitter can follow your dog’s regular feeding schedule, provide a comfortable place to sleep, offer companionship, and support their usual exercise and play needs.

95% of sitters in Ocean Acres can provide daily exercise during dog boarding stays. Depending on the sitter, their home environment, and your dog’s needs, this may include walks, outdoor play, indoor enrichment activities, or supervised play with compatible dogs. These activities are not automatically included with every booking, so ask the sitter what a typical day looks like.

During the Meet & Greet, discuss your dog’s usual exercise and play routine, whether they can safely interact with other dogs, and any activities or restrictions the sitter should follow. You can also ask the sitter to send photo and message updates during the stay so you can see how your dog is spending their time.

Preparing for drop-off is easy when you have a checklist! To help your dog settle into their Ocean Acres home-away-from-home, we recommend packing:

  • Health and safety essentials such as their ID tags, vaccination records, medication, and emergency vet or secondary caregiver contacts.
  • Food and gear such as harnesses, collars, food (portioned by day), and an item that smells like you.
  • Special instructions such as a list of training cues, medical administration needs, or favorite hang-out spots in your Ocean Acres.

Tip: You can upload your dog’s routine and medical info directly onto their profile so your sitter always has the details at their fingertips.

Yes, you can find sitters who have experience with handling special pet needs in Ocean Acres. On Rover:

  • 88% of sitters can help with special care needs
  • 96% can help with giving oral medications or injections
  • 95% can help with daily exercise

You can also find pet sitters on Rover who accept only one pet at a time, which is ideal for anxious puppies, kittens, or senior pets who move at a gentler pace. Some sitters will also list availability for 24/7 care, also known as constant care, in their profiles.

Use the search filters to narrow down sitters whose specific experience or environment meets your pet's needs. When reaching out to your sitter, outline your pet's care routine and use the Meet & Greet to walk your sitter through your expectations.

You and your Ocean Acres sitter can schedule drop-off and pick-up in a way that works best for the both of you—and your dog. Most sitters offer flexible times for drop-off and pick-up but the easiest way to confirm those times will be through in-app messaging. Confirm your arrival time the day of pick-up and drop-off can also help keep the process smooth and organized.

The Rover Guarantee is Rover’s commitment to your peace of mind every time you book. It includes 24/7 customer support, sitter access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals for diagnostic issues, and a reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care in the rare event something goes wrong.

All bookings are backed by the Rover Guarantee, which provides up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care reimbursement.

Every sitter on Rover is required to pass a background check before listing their services. This process confirms their identity and indicates they are not on the Department of Justice’s National Sex Offender Public Website or have any disqualifying offenses.

Beyond ID checks, you can review each sitter's star rating, read verified reviews from other pet parents, and see how many repeat clients they have. Every booking is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care. For more details, visit Rover's Trust & Safety page.

While each sitter sets their own vaccine requirements, staying up-to-date on your dog’s vaccines is the best way to be "boarding ready". Vaccinations help create a safe environment for all pets under a sitter’s care.

Many sitters in NJ ask that dogs be up to date on core vaccines like the Canine Parvovirus, Canine Distemper, Canine Adenovirus, Bordetella, and Rabies.

By discussing your pet's health history early, you’re adding a layer of confidence for you and your sitter before the booking begins.

If a health concern arises during a stay, your sitter is instructed to contact you and our Trust & Safety team immediately and, if needed, take your dog to the closest veterinarian. Through our Trust & Safety support team, sitters can ask for diagnostic advice from a qualified veterinary professional if your dog is showing signs of possible illness.

For extra peace of mind, you can also prepare an authorization form for your regular vet. An authorization form outlines your preferred method of care and allows your sitter to bring your pet into their regular clinic.

Every qualified booking made on Rover is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes reimbursement for eligible emergency vet care.

Adding another pup to the pack? Most sitters and walkers offer a reduced rate for additional dogs. You’ll find these exact rates listed under the "Services" tab on any sitter's profile. Since every dog is unique, final pricing may vary depending on the level of care required.

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