Pet Sitting Ridgewood

About: |PSA: I won’t be able to walk between the time 2-4:30pm| I’ve always loved caring for dogs and know how important consistent exercise, attention, and companionship are to them. I regularly walked and cared for my own pit bull, making sure he got plenty of exercise, playtime, and mental stimulation while staying safe on every walk.I’m patient and dependable, and I understand that every dog has a different personality and energy level. Whether your dog needs a long hike-style walk, a relaxed neighborhood stroll, or extra playtime at home, I’ll adapt to what they need. My goal is to make every outing (or visit) safe, positive, and enjoyable while treating your dog with the same care and respect I give my own. Pet care fits naturally into my daily routine, and I have a flexible schedule that allows me to provide dependable care throughout the week. I'm available for both part-time and full-time pet sitting and dog walking, including mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends when needed. I understand how important consistency is for pets, so I do my best to stick to their usual routines, whether that's regular walks, feeding schedules, playtime, or simply providing companionship. My goal is to give every pet the attention, care, and exercise they need while giving owners peace of mind knowing their pet is in good hands. Your pet's safety, comfort, and happiness are always my top priorities. When caring for pets in your home, I'll follow your instructions closely to keep their routine as consistent as possible, including feeding schedules, walks, playtime, and any special care they may need. During walks, I'll always keep dogs securely leashed, stay aware of our surroundings, and choose safe routes. In your home, I'll treat your space with the same respect I would my own, keeping it clean and making sure your pet has plenty of attention, companionship, and care while you're away. I'll also provide updates and photos so you can have peace of mind knowing your pet is happy and in good hands.

“Asher was prompt and so willing to work with me on my needs with my dog. I highly recommend him. You can tell how much he cares about animals”

Sandra C.

“Jules is always great with our dog and he loves having Jules over!!!”

Mackenna W.

“Regina is amazing! One of our cats can be very afraid of strangers and he is always front and center in the photos she sends us accepting pets and cuddles. They are always happy as can be and well fed when we get home from being away. Thank you Regina!!”

Noel M.

“We were very happy with Adeline! She took great care of our cat. She sent us a lot of good photos and our cat was very comfortable and happy with her. She played with the cat a lot which we really appreciated and she was very understanding when we had a slight change of schedule. Would definitely recommend her!”

Robert R.

“Kate was excellent! She was communicative and flexible. She understood my cats specific needs and even followed up about food supplements that I forgot to mention in the feeding instructions. Would love to have her watch my cat again!”

Alyssa K.

“This was my first time using Rover and having someone other than a friend or family watch my 13 year old cat; Arli absolutely took care of my girl just like she was a close friend or family. My cat was in her trust for almost 2 weeks and everyday I got several photos and she was always very quick to respond about anything. I travel for work for long periods at a time and truly felt more at ease with my cat in Arli’s care. I can tell from the photos that she’s a true cat person! When I finally got home my place felt better than I left it and my cat’s space was as well taken care of. My cat also didn’t seem in distress when I finally got home after the long trip- a true sign she was well loved and taken care of. I will absolutely be booking Arli again!”

Rachel P.

“Faith was a great sitter for our cat Molly. Faith came every morning to feed and play with her. She sent us photos every visit, which we loved! Faith was attentive, communicative and went above and beyond during her visits. We trust her and hope to work with her in future! 10/10 would recommend.”

Rocko B.

“thank you for taking care of my kitties!!!”

Manuela T.

“Kyra was absolutely wonderful - I could not recommend her more. She provided detailed daily updates, lots of cute pics, and really bonded with my shy cat. She is truly the best!”

Ella L.

“Holly was great with Ruthie. She kept me informed and I have no doubt that Ruthie was well taken care in my absence. Definitely calling her back!”

Miguel A.

“Chase was awesome! He was so great with our dog and cat - they loved him. He stopped by our apartment a few times to feed, walk and play with them while we’re were away for a long day. Was always responsive and sent thorough check-ins, would highly recommend and book in the future!”

Anna Y.

“Our kitty was well cared for, and although she's a shy cat, she seemed to really warm up to Julianne over the course of the week that we were gone.”

Lisa W.

“Cailey is very thoughtful and an excellent pet sitter! She gave us regular updates with photos and was affectionate and attentive to our kitties. We came home to a clean house and happy cats. I highly recommend her and have already booked her for our next trip :)”

Tessa D.

“Eleni was WONDERFUL with my 2 cats!!! I will definitely be hiring her again!!! Mochi has diabetes and requires an insulin injection every 12 hours in addition to another medication twice a week and Eleni was happy to learn and able to give Mochi his meds which can be a bit daunting and sometimes difficult depending on his mood. but Eleni was attentive and really took the time to learn and care for him properly! my other cat Kumo is a scaredy baby and rarely shows his face around people but Eleni was patient and really put effort into getting him comfortable with her. Eleni updated me with great details about how they’re doing and food. the weather was changing every day from being very cold and then very hot and Eleni proactively adjusted the thermostat accordingly when needed! she would turn on cat TV every couple days AND put treats in their treat games daily so they would stay occupied during the day. Mochi had an accident and Eleni didn't hesitate to clean it up and take out the trash. she really took care of everything!”

Christina S.

“Thank you Ambur!!! When we came back home Minifeli was happy and relaxed. It looks like he had a great time with her! After he hides every time someone comes to our house, seeing him come out to welcome Ambur every day in the pictures, only shows me that she won his trust. Big thank you Ambur!!”

Nelly M.

“katherine is one of the most responsive and communicative sitters i've ever had! the 5 star rating is very understandable. followed instructions to a T and left a very detailed report, which was so helpful. your baby will feel like they are taken care of, guaranteed! would love to work with katherine again.”

Kris

“Cassidy is a communicative, responsible, warm and loving pet sitter. She went above and beyond caring for my baby! I will definitely be using her again.”

Rebecca K.

About: I'm an animal welfare professional actively building toward a career in animal behavior and training, grounded in real-world shelter experience and a deep commitment to whole-animal care. My shelter background has given me hands-on experience with high-volume intake, humane handling of anxious and behaviorally complex animals, and close collaboration with medical, admissions, and volunteer teams. I work calmly under pressure and communicate clearly across all parts of an organization. Over the past year I've been going deeper into the areas I care most about: balanced training, behavior modification, play-based training, and socialization and neutralization work. I'm also drawn to the less-talked-about foundations of animal health, including nutrition, husbandry, and how they shape behavior. Training a personal service dog has been one of my most formative experiences, giving me an up-close look at how relationship, consistency, and technique intersect. Cats are just as central to my work as dogs, and honestly my own life. My first adopted cat came to me severely behaviorally challenged, and watching our relationship transform through the right nutrition, training, and species-appropriate enrichment has been one of the most rewarding experiences I've had with any animal. It deepened my belief that understanding the feline mind is just as important as understanding canine behavior, and I'm passionate about helping people see cats differently. Not as low-maintenance or mysterious, but as complex, communicative animals who thrive when their needs are truly met. Something I feel strongly about is helping the broader community understand what shelter life is really like — how it affects animal behavior, the many reasons dogs and cats end up there and are returned, and what that means for families considering adoption. There's so much misunderstood about shelter animals, and I think better public education leads to better outcomes for everyone. I do pet care full time as I train dogs and cats! I have a full house of animals with two cats, two dogs and a reptile! We enjoy an active life with walks, play and adventure although have a nice balance with rest too:) Safety is my #1 priority. I firmly believe that a trained animal is a happy animal! Every animal that comes into my care has clear expectations so everyone can thrive to the best of their ability. If at daycare, I have the ability to crate and separate dogs and I have a clean, fenced in backyard that has a doggy pool for those warm summer days! For check ins and walks, i'm all about what is most comfortable for the pet. If your cat just needs someone to clean their litter box, thats what I'm there for! Wether its a potty break or full adventure, I'm here for it!

“Ana is wonderful! Clearly a very experienced pet sitter, and is also very personable and flexible with her schedule. My cats have a specific eating / litter box situation and I felt that Ana was the perfect person to look after them. She also sent over plenty of pics during each check in so I knew my little rascals were in good hands. Will definitely be in touch with her for future bookings!”

Andrew B.