Dog Sitting Paterson
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“Andy was an incredible sitter for our cat, Lincoln. He was highly responsive throughout the entire process, and he provided thorough check-in summaries with pictures, which really helped ease any concerns about our pet while out of town. Lincoln is not always the nicest to newcomers, and Andy did a great job navigating Lincoln’s defensiveness”
About: I moved to New Jersey three years ago, and since then I’ve been caring for pets for multiple families through drop-ins, walks, and overnight stays. I make sure each pet is safe, loved, and well taken care of—whether that means giving medications, going on walks, or spending time playing in the backyard while you’re at work, on vacation, or visiting family. I specialize in both puppy and adult dog care, including high-energy and “quirky” personalities. No matter the pet, I believe all they really need is patience, consistency, and love. Over the past few years, I’ve built experience providing reliable, attentive, and efficient care, including overnight stays where I treat every pet like my own. Welcome to The Zoomies Club 🐾 — where every pet is family, energy is embraced, and care always comes with love. My goal is always to give you peace of mind knowing your pets are safe, happy, and cared for like family. I currently have open availability, so I’m flexible and ready when you need me. Just send me a message and I’ll do my best to fit your pet into The Zoomies Club schedule 🐾💕 I care for pets in their own home by keeping things super familiar and stress-free. I follow their normal routine—meals, walks, litter box care, and medications if needed—and make sure they get plenty of attention, playtime, and comfort while you’re away. Whether it’s zoomies or chill time, I make sure they feel safe, loved, and at home 🐾💕
About: I’m 19 years old and have been around dogs for as long as I can remember. Growing up, I’ve cared for Pit Bulls, Chihuahuas, and a Yorkie, so I’m comfortable with dogs of all sizes and personalities. I genuinely love animals and enjoy spending time with them, whether that’s going on walks, playing, giving them attention, or just keeping them company. I know how important pets are to their families, and I’ll care for yours the same way I care for my own. I currently work part-time at a bird store, where I help care for a variety of birds and assist customers with their pet care needs. Working with animals has made pet care a big part of my daily life. I have experience feeding, cleaning habitats, monitoring animal health, and making sure pets receive the attention and care they need. Growing up with pets and working around animals every day has taught me how important patience, responsibility, and compassion are when caring for them. I am not currently offering overnight or in-home pet sitting services. However, during walks and drop-in visits, I make sure pets are cared for as if they were my own by providing fresh water, exercise, playtime, and plenty of attention. I always follow the owner’s instructions and prioritize each pet’s safety, comfort, and well-being.
“Samantha is the kind of pet sitter you want and need! She is kind, caring and will take care of your pets where they may even forget your gone! (Which is a good thing). I’m so happy I found her! Our 2 cats have enjoyed our vacation week away as much as we did. I’m so grateful for her care of them and peace of mind.”
About: I have a Dalmatian (my cancer survivor!) and my French Bulldog! I have owned and walked furry friends for over 10+ years and i am currently a dog walker for friends, family members and neighbors. I am compassionate, responsible, reliable and thorough. I have my own form of transportation. Iphone with portable charger. My schedule is flexible and i also work on holidays! I have experience with dogs who pull and who are all different shapes, colors and sizes. I also train, do gland expressing, nail trimming and dog poop removal from yard all for separate charges! Please Contact me at any time regarding questions or specifics you have with your pet. Walks, play time, maybe teach some new tricks! I like to exhaust the pet, so their nap times are comfortable and they got all that pet energy out. I have doggy gates and constantly cleaned crates. Have puppy pads for bathroom if necessary. Also, always mopped and vacuumed! I do not feed anything to your pet unless you give it to me at booking.
About: I’ve been around animals my entire life, and I take great pride on how my babies are treated they are part of the family and while your pets are in my care they’ll be part of mine for a little while so you can have fun and feel relaxed knowing your pet is having a great time just like you! I’m currently only working part time so they’ll be plenty of time for potty breaks and some fetch! I love to make pet friendly treats for all my furry guest! I try my best to ask my client what their normal day routine is with their pet and I try my best to stick with it. It helps a lot of the furry babies feel comfortable knowing I know all the silly details that can be a big deal for them.
“Hi Jess You did an amazing job with Gracie despite her reluctancy to make friends. We were able to enjoy some days with family worry free thanks to You!!Great experience. Jess definitely has a talent for photography. I loved all the pictures she posted and saved them all. Top notch service!”
About: I’m a lifelong pet owner and have experience taking care of both dogs and cats. Over the past six years, I’ve been responsible for feeding, walking, playing with, and providing general care and attention to my own dog. These last few years I’ve also pet sat for my family members and friends, taking care of their dogs and cats. I love getting to know each pet’s personality and ensuring that they feel well taken care of and loved! I am currently a student at Iowa State University, but everyday I have breaks or long stretches of time where I can drop in on and take care of your pets! I always ensure that I go over with any rules/boundaries with clients and to ask about any additional care towards the pet (like administering medicine). I like to know whatever works best for you and your pets!
About: You can call me Dani 🐾 I have a pretty wide resume working with animals of all sizes, ages, temperament, and breeds. This includes 6+ years experience in handling aggessive, energetic, senior and adolescent dogs in a boarding/training setting as a dog behaviour care technician. Simultaneously I've worked as a vet tech for 8+ years total. I'm a part time biology student studying animal behavior while also pursuing a certification in dog training. My passion to work with animals and animal lovers has been consistent my entire life, and giving the proper care to pets and pet parents has always been a number one priority to me. PS. I am more than willing to negotiate pricing, especially for bundled walks or repeat clients. None of my rates are set in stone! Feel free to reach out to discuss. I have a very sweet and social 15lb Maltipoo at home and 4 incredibly friendly and social cats, along with a western hognose snake and a beardie. Currently I am a full time surgery technician at my animal hospital. My work schedule is very flexible most days, the latest I am home is 7pm if not by late afternoon. Otherwise in my free time I do tend to hike often, so I'm more than happy to bring your K9 family members along too. I am able to board dogs under 20lbs that are dog/cat friendly! However in your home I want to ensure your fur babies have exactly the same routine as if you were home with them.
“Liz was great watching my cats! She sent me lots of pictures and spent plenty of time with them to make me feel comfortable while I was away! She even got my shy cat out of her shell in just two visits which made me so happy to see while I couldn’t be there with them. Great communication from her and overall just such a great help while I was gone.”
About: I live in a single family house hold. We have a gated outside area and lots of parks near by. I love animals & would love to have company. I do have a job that i go to four days out of the week but the hours varies and I go to school for 3 hours everyday during the weekday. I am willing to accommodate with your hours! I have a gated outside area. There are no pets in the home currently. We can provided safe gates within the homes to keep any pet out of certain areas, if needed.
About: Your pet’s new bestie 🐾💛 Experienced, reliable, and fully prepared for zoomies, cuddle attacks, and the occasional “why are you eating that?!” moment 😂 Stress-free care, lots of updates, and all the love your furry chaos gremlin deserves! Pet Care what I enjoy doing FULL time. I recently opened up my own Pet Care business with my partner! Message for availability and flexibility! I provide structured, attentive care with consistent routines, supervised play, regular walks, feeding schedules, medication support, and a safe, clean, low stress environment for pets.
“Brianna is the best! She was super responsive from the moment of inquiry to setting up a meet and greet and throughout the entire experience. I felt confident and comfortable being hundreds of miles away that my babes were well taken care of, even with their little quirks. Brianna will be the first I call when I need someone to care for them!”
About: Save on your first visit for any service. I have been pet sitting for friends and neighbors for over 20 years. I grew up with cats and dogs. I love helping animals. I’m here to make your pet feel comfortable, happy and safe. I have been professionally dog walking for a company for a few years. I’m branching out and starting my own company. I have full availability days, nights, weekends. I’m available for short or long visits. I would love to take care of your pet at their home. I have experience giving cats and dogs medicine. I have cared for puppies all the way to senior dogs. I’m here for whatever you need.
“Yaneira is great! She watched my kitty Sydney for over a week and did exactly what I asked for and more! I truly felt comfortable being on vacation knowing that Sydney was in Yaneira's hands. She is professional and loves animals, which was easy to tell from when she met Sydney. I will definitely be using Yaneira again the next time I need to go out of town. She is very responsible and committed :)”
About: Hi! I’m currently in my second semester of vet tech school and work part-time as a veterinary assistant. I previously worked at a dog daycare. I’ve learned lots about animal health/behavior and pet safety and love spending time with any animals! Additionally, I have my Cat and Dog First Aid certification from the American Red Cross. I work part time at an animal hospital so I have lots of availability. My current classes are online, so my schedule is very flexible! I have experience pet sitting and walking dogs of various temperaments. My experience with working large groups of dogs and 1-on-1 makes me confident in my ability to keep all animals safe!
About: Since I was little I’ve had such a love for animals, and with age my love from them has just become stronger. All animals deserve nothing less than love and you deserve someone who will provide that as well as the ultimate care. I’m currently completing a short marketing internship that has a very flexible schedule. Your pet is the top priority and I’m willing to make my schedule work around their needs. Pets feel the most comfortable in their own home. That is why I prefer to make house visits and care for your pets in their home. I’m a quick learner and can adapt to your home needs.
The median cost per visit for dog sitting in Paterson is $25
Dog parents share their Rover experiences - Paterson
Stefanie was absolutely AMAZING! From the moment she started, we felt completely at ease. She sent frequent updates and adorable photos throughout her stay, which meant the world to us. She truly saved us in a last-minute situation and was beyond accommodating and flexible. It was so clear our pups were happy, comfortable, and in the excellent hands. We highly recommend Stefanie to anyone looking for exceptional care! 🐾💛
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The average cost for Dog Sitting in Paterson on Rover is $33.3 per visit (as of July 2026). However, all sitters set their own rates based on experience, location, and availability.
Rover makes budgeting the cost of Dog Sitting easy. As long as your dates and pet profiles are correct, the price you see before you book is the same price you pay for Dog Sitting. For more information on service fees, click here .
As of July 2026, there are 25,466 sitters on Rover offering Dog Sitting across Paterson. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.
A pet sitter can provide focused care sessions, help your pet’s routine stay on track, or keep you updated on your pet’s mood and energy levels.
Whether you’re at the office for the day or traveling for a few nights, a pet sitter can offer potty breaks during a Paterson stroll, cleaning the litter box, or making sure your pet has on-time food or water refills. For daytime services like walking and drop-ins, you can also request sitters to send a report card with every visit.
Tip: You can discuss your specific arrangements with a pet sitter on Rover to what fits you, your pet, and your sitter’s needs. To find what their special skills are, look at the "Skills" and "Pet care experience" sections on their profile.
Key handling is entirely up to you and your sitter to agree on during the Meet & Greet or in the Rover app. Most pet parents in Paterson choose to hand over a spare key or digital fob in person, while others arrange a lockbox or unique access code. Don't forget to discuss key returns as well!
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 .
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.
A Meet & Greet is a short introductory meeting between you, your dog, and a sitter. It can take place in person or virtually, although we recommend in-person so that your pet can get to know your sitter or the new environment. During the Meet & Greet, you will have a chance to walk through your pet's routine, medical needs, and unique quirks. Take the time to ask your sitter questions about their skills and expertise, and make sure the fit feels right for everyone. Most pet parents and sitters on Rover welcome Meet & Greets because the process can give confidence and peace of mind for service experiences, especially for longer stays or first-time bookings.
While Rover doesn’t offer traditional subscription services, some sitters offer recurring bookings for services like home visits and dog walking. Recurring services come with their own perks, such as flexibility to modify services (up to five weeks in advance), automatic billing, Rover Card updates, and same-day cancellations.
To find sitters in Paterson with recurring or weekly availability, select "Repeat Weekly" and which days you’d like them to care for your pet.
Yes, you can find sitters who have experience with handling special pet needs in Paterson. On Rover:
- 88% of sitters can help with special care needs
- 92% can help with giving oral medications or injections
- 96% 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.
Sitters on Rover set their own cancellation policy, which you can find on their profile under their calendar availability.
Cancelling before a booking begins and before the sitter's cutoff time qualifies you for a full refund. Same-day cancellations for walks, day care, and drop-ins follow the full refund policy. Otherwise, for dog boarding and house sitting, you will receive a 50% refund for the first seven days of the booking and a 100% refund for the remaining days when you cancel the same day a booking should begin.
If your sitter needs to cancel within seven days of the booking's start date, then our reservation protection will kick in. This means our support team works with you to find a replacement sitter.
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