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

“Rebecca is awesome! This was my first time having someone watch my dog who has severe separation anxiety. Sadie felt very comfortable right away. Rebecca sent me feedback throughout the day as well as pictures. My dog was a happy camper and was in no rush to come home! Rebecca was very flexible with drop off and pick up times. My partner had surgery so the times kept changing. She was very understanding.I look forward to booking with her again!”

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Kristin M.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 24 reviews
8 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Bayville, NJ, 08721

“We are so happy to have found Kristen. She took the best care of our dog Daisy when we had to leave town for a few days. She kept us informed on how Daisy was doing and sent pictures. Daisy absolutely loved Kristen. She settled right in at her house and was taken very good care of. We will definitely use Kristen again in the future and would recommend her to everyone we know.”

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Nicolena W.
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$60
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4.8 out of 5 stars
• 16 reviews
10 years of experience
Seaside Park, NJ, 08752

“Nicolena was great! I highly recommend here! My dog has bad separation anxiety and she was amazing with Blaze! Kept me updated throughout his stay! She is very good with dogs and would recommend her and would absolutely leave Blaze with her again!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Nicole C.
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Nicole C.
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$48
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 12 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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Travis D.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 4 reviews
1 repeat client
20 years of experience
Tom’s River, NJ, 08753

About: I have been around Animals all my life. I grew up on a farm and have catered to many different types of Animals. I have kept and currently keep Exotic Animals. My entire life revolves around caring for Animals. I have a 2.5 year old Catahoula Bully Mix and currently keep many Reptiles. I look after my parents Cats any time they go out of town and consistently pick up Animal related side jobs whenever I can. I have a fenced in yard at my home but will only be offering care in the client’s home. I am open to any kind of care and any type of Animal. Please reach out for further details!

Sitter Profile Image: Mary L.
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Mary L.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 10 reviews
1 repeat client
15 years of experience
Toms River, NJ, 08753

“Mary was great with our dogs. They had lots of cuddle time, their favorite! They had friends to play too. During drop off Pickle was nervous but Mary helped her feel much better giving her some extra love. Pierogi found the coziest bed and made herself right at home. The puppies were happy & healthy at pick up. Thanks for loving our babies!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Carol S.
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Carol S.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 28 reviews
10 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Toms River, NJ, 08757

“Carol watched our Hansel for 3 days/2 nights. We were impressed from our initial meet & greet at Carol's neat, organized home. Her demeanor and experience indicated that she would provide excellent care for our pet. We received daily updates including photos that all was well, and Hansel was being his usual sweet self. At pick-up we found our boy happy, and ready to go home - we are confident he had an excellent experience with Carol. We are happy to have Carol as a resource for our future pet sitting needs.”

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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! Clear communication and frequent updates/ pictures. Ashley and her family were a home away from home for our dog. Will definitely be using her again!”

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Luz & Alessandro T.
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$50
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 60 reviews
15 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Brick, NJ, 08723

“Definitely the best couple to care for your pet. You get a lot of updates, pictures and your dog is well taken care of. Very happy with the service and communication.”

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Rose B.
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$50
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 22 reviews
5 repeat clients
11 years of experience
Toms River, NJ, 08753

“Rose was amazing and so loving with our dogs!!! She sent us updates and pictures throughout the day which we all loved! We are excited to drop them again next week!!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Nicole H.
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Nicole H.
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$53
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 43 reviews
16 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Toms River, NJ, 08757

“Took excellent care of the dogs. Was very attentive to their needs, responsive to our questions, and sent many photos and updates over the week in her care.”

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

“Kristen was amazing! She communicated often and sent great pictures of Baxter with her beautiful children. I felt very lucky to have found her on Rover. Especially because it was a last minute emergency.”

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David S.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 6 reviews
40 years of experience
Lanoka Harbor, NJ, 08734

“We will definitely rebook. The communication was great and the environment was perfect for our dogs. They were very accommodating and our dogs didn't even want to come home. I definitely recommend booking with this family.”

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Kimberlee M.
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$45
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15 years of experience
Toms River, NJ, 08753

About: I have always been a lover of animals. I grew up with cats, dogs, rabbits, guniea pigs, and hamsters. Every single animal I’ve had has been given the love they deserve. Giving them all their play time, I have a huge fenced in yard for dogs to run around in and play fetch. If pets need their own space, I can accommodate that. If you need me to take extra time out for them I can offer that as well! I’m here to help! I am a hairstylist by trade for 27 years and love what I do, I work part time to be home more with my children. Being a hairstylist, I love helping my clients look and feel good. That being said, I figured I can help people in other ways as well and being that I love animals, why not help people with their pets by taking care of them! I take my dog on daily walks, except for Tuesdays and Saturdays but those are the days I work in the salon, but my husband takes our dog out. She also will go to my mother's house in the summer to swim with us as she absolutely loves the pool! Being that I am home most of the week, watching dogs fits well into my schedule. I will treat other people's pets as if they were my own. As long as they are potty trained, I will allow them to walk freely in my home, I have a huge fenced in yard for them to run and play. As long as the weather is beautiful out, I will take them on walks as well with my family! Myself and my family will treat your pets as if they were ours! We will show them love the entire time they are with us!

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Paola B.
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$75
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 61 reviews
20 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Barnegat, NJ, 08005

“Paola and Sebastian are amazing. They always stood in contact with us and even sent many pictures and videos. Very organized and friendly as well. I would recommend them to anyone.”

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Rosmery M.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 5 reviews
20 years of experience
Howell, NJ, 07731

“Rosemery was excellent with my King Charles cavalier!. It was my first time using the app and leaving my three year old dog with someone who wasn’t family. She was amazing with keeping in touch and sending pictures. My dog looked so happy and comfortable to be cared for by her. I would highly recommend her and will def use her again in the future!!”

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Tokar G.
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$75
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 11 reviews
2 repeat clients
20 years of experience
POINT PLEASANT BORO, NJ, 08742

“Tokar is absolutely wonderful! She has great attention to detail and only wants the very best for my dog’s well-being and happiness. She truly enjoys spending time with my dog and treats him like her very own! Trustworthy & kind.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Lisa E.
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Lisa E.
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$100
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 57 reviews
25 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Brick, NJ, 08724

“Lisa is the best! It was such a relief knowing our little guy was being taken care of while we were out of town. She kept us in the loop with great photos! She’s so sweet, and our dog LOVES her! We are very fortunate to have found her.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Kim R.
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Kim R.
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$90
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 33 reviews
9 repeat clients
18 years of experience
Barnegat, NJ, 08005

“We are very happy with the care Bowser received. From the minute Bowser arrived, it was obvious he felt very comfortable. During his stay he even learned how to use a doggie door following Kim's dog all around and playing with him. Kim did a great job and we definitely plan on using her again!”

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Ellie A.
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$50
per night
Jackson Township, NJ, 08527

About: Animal care in varying forms is what I do full time. I am available for boarding and sitting both weekdays and weekends, as you need. I have a large, warm home to offer to make your pet feel safe and at home. I can also fit right into your home, smoothly taking care of your pet in their own setting.

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The median cost per night for dog boarding in Ocean Gate is $60

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Our dog had a great time with Kristin and loved her yard! Kristin took great care of our dog and provided updates/photos to let us know how she was doing. We will definitely book with Kristin again!

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Heather O.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Mack had the best time with Gwen and her family, he didn’t want to leave when I picked him up! So glad we found Gwen ❤️

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Jamie L.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Danielle was just wonderful! One of my dogs is rambunctious (to say the least) and doesn't seem to know how big he is:) Danielle handled him perfectly. Will definitely book again!

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Luanne D.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Ashley was so kind and sweet! From the day one, I knew that I don’t need to worry about our dogs.. highly recommend!

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Joanne E.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

This was the first time leaving my dog in Cara’s care, and I could not be happier with the experience from the very beginning she was professional, caring, and attentive to my dogs needs. She kept me updated with messages and photos, which gave me great peace of mind while I was away. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a trustworthy, reliable and compassionate pet sitter. I wouldn’t hesitate to book with her again thank you Cara for taking such wonderful care of Moose

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Tricia J.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Crystal made Corafeel comfortable in her home. She sent us pictures and an update to keep us informed. Will be using Crystal again next time we are going out of town

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Karen K.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Our dogs love seeing Aunt Patty!! They can't wait until the next time we go on vacation so they can have their fun and snuggles with Aunt Patty and their furry friends.

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Leslie P.
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The average cost of Dog Boarding in Ocean Gate is $73 per night as of October 2026. Most bookings cost between $32 and $98 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 October 2026, there are 639 sitters on Rover offering Dog Boarding across Ocean Gate. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.

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.

96% of sitters in Ocean Gate 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 Gate home-away-from-home, 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 Gate.

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

You and your Ocean Gate 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 , 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 .

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.

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