Pet Sitting in Scotch Plains
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Top rated Scotch Plains pet sitters
“Maria was a joy to work with. We coordinated a meet and greet easily and she was great about asking questions and taking notes. We really appreciate her prompt replies, photos and notes from her visit. We will definitely work with Maria in the future!”
“Diane was so helpful and our cats loved her! She checked in daily and always gave us an update with cute photos. We will definitely book her again! Highly recommended. Thank you!”
“Caitlin was a pleasure, very responsive and our pup loved her visits!”
“Sam took great care of my 2 senior dogs. She came exactly as we arranged and was very communicative. Would ask Sam to take care of my dogs again without hesitation. Thanks Sam!”
“Highly recommend! five stars ,very communicative and came promptly”
“Chloe is a rare find. She is incredibly thorough and buttoned up- beyond organized with a binder of notes and questions upon meeting you and your pet. She’s exceptionally responsive to check in requests and always goes above and beyond. I came home last night to my mail brought in and she even brought our recycle bin up from the curb. I highly recommend her! So does Oliver ;)”
“Eleni is an amazing, reliable and caring person who truly love animals. Tucker gets very excited when he sees her and she takes time to ensure he is happy and comfortable ❤️. I highly recommend Eleni!”
“Lisa was wonderful! I had a death in my family and needed someone asap for my 3 dogs. Lisa came out immediately to meet my boys. She did a great job and I would use her again. Thanks Lisa!”
“Audra was wonderful! She was on time, very mature and a pleasure to work with. We have a large breed dog and she was extremely comfortable and at ease with him. She is a great listener, very responsive and flexible. We are looking forward to working with Audra in the future.”
“Marlee is great! We recently moved and I was looking for a new regular pet sitter.... well we found her! All three of my cats love Marlee and I feel 110% comfortable and confident leaving them in her care. Could not recommend someone more!”
About: I am a lifelong animal lover who has never lived in a pet-free home. I volunteer at an animal shelter as a walker, so I have experience handling dogs of all sizes and temperaments. I currently have an 8-year-old rescue pitbull and a 17-year-old senior cat. I work from home full-time with a fairly flexible schedule. I am available for drop-ins or walks early mornings and evenings Mondays-Thursdays, and any time Fridays-Sundays. I believe in a positive reinforcement approach when it comes to animal handling, so you can trust me to care for your pets with love and respect. Please let me know if you have any special requests for training!
“Elsa was very good with Winston. He loves attention and to be played with. Elsa sent me pictures and they were so cute. I came back to a very happy kitty. I would definitely use Elsa as a sitter in the future.”
“Mike was wonderful with our baby. Popo felt very comfortable with him, and Mike took excellent care of her. We will definitely request Mike's professional services again. Thank you, Mike!”
About: As an avid dog lover I have lots of experience caring for all kinds breeds, sizes, ages, etc. With 3 years of professional experience, I am comfortable in all aspects of care whether it’s feeding, playing, or administering medication. I pay close attention to every detail to ensure your pet is happy and healthy and treat every dog like they're my own. I am currently focusing explicitly on pet care after recently graduating and taking time to find my career path. I am available whenever you and your pup need the hand. I am available to follow your pets normal schedule, making the transition seamless and easy. Caring for your pet while in their own home allows this schedule to remain uncompromised and leaves them much more comfortable. I maintain a cleanly space for you to come back to as well as keeping the space tidy for your pup as well. I am attentive to any special needs your pet may have including administering medication or managing dietary restrictions, all while keeping detailed records to make sure nothing is overlooked. I am certified in pet CPR allowing me to care for you pet in any and all possible scenarios. Making sure your pet is well taken care of no matter what care they require is of the utmost importance to me.
“Elaine and I did a meet and greet today with my miniature dachshund Casey. Casey warmed up to her immediately and felt very safe with her from the get go! It's easy to tell that Elaine is a true pet lover and we look forward to future visits for walks and pet sitting! This is my first time using the Rover app, and meeting Elaine made me so happy I did!”
About: I’ve loved animals of all shapes and sizes my whole life. I knew as I grew up I wanted to go somewhere with it, I began by offering my services to neighbours and family friends and now would like to branch out and help others with their animals. I am good with dealing with dogs that are anxious and also bigger dogs, I would say a skill of mine is being very attentive to their needs and behaviour. I am currently still attending school from 8am to 12pm Monday-Thursday. Any time after that I am fully available to do walks and potty breaks. Currently cannot do Fridays but my schedule will soon change. During weekends I would absolutely love to do overnights if anyone needs! I am available most holidays as well as I know that’s a busy time for pet parents. I am quite flexible overall and will try to work with you to find a good time! I will follow any boundaries in homes I am staying at. If you are crate or leash training that is perfectly okay with me. I will always make sure to know where the dogs are at all times as well.
“Elizabeth is so sweet, warm, and loving! I can tell just how much she loves our dogs and they love her too. We are so excited for Elizabeth to walk our babies every day!”
About: Since high school, I’ve always had pets around me. When I was full-time Army stationed in Alaska, my leadership asked me to dog sit their pets and ever since then I was the go to dog sitter for our Company. I sometimes spent weeks juggling getting to work in the early mornings and getting home in time to take care of their pets and their homes. I enjoyed taking care of their dogs on the day to day! Currently looking for full time employment, renovating my family’s new house and working in the New Jersey Army National Guard so I appreciate getting some steps in and spending time with pets. I like spending time with pets because they live in the moment. I talk and run with them sometimes when on walks to make them feel comfortable with me.
“Victoria is great! She took care of my cat for a week. She was very communicative and sent lots of pictures. She is was also very reliable and flexible; we had to change plans several times and she had no problem accommodating. We will definitely hire Victoria again.”
“Xiomara did an excellent job with watching our two cats, Enzo and Luca. We loved how she offered to take the time out of the day to come over to meet our fur babies. We definitely will use her again as our cat sitter!”
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1. maria v.
“Maria was a joy to work with. We coordinated a meet and greet easily and she was great about asking questions and taking notes. We really appreciate her prompt replies, photos and notes from her visit. We will definitely work with Maria in the future!”
2. Diana L.
“Diane was so helpful and our cats loved her! She checked in daily and always gave us an update with cute photos. We will definitely book her again! Highly recommended. Thank you!”
3. Caitlin R.
“Caitlin was a pleasure, very responsive and our pup loved her visits!”
4. Sam W.
“Sam took great care of my 2 senior dogs. She came exactly as we arranged and was very communicative. Would ask Sam to take care of my dogs again without hesitation. Thanks Sam!”
5. Maeve R.
“Highly recommend! five stars ,very communicative and came promptly”
6. Chloe "Eli" N.
“Chloe is a rare find. She is incredibly thorough and buttoned up- beyond organized with a binder of notes and questions upon meeting you and your pet. She’s exceptionally responsive to check in requests and always goes above and beyond. I came home last night to my mail brought in and she even brought our recycle bin up from the curb. I highly recommend her! So does Oliver ;)”
7. Eleni C.
“Eleni is an amazing, reliable and caring person who truly love animals. Tucker gets very excited when he sees her and she takes time to ensure he is happy and comfortable ❤️. I highly recommend Eleni!”
8. Lisa & Albert K.
“Lisa was wonderful! I had a death in my family and needed someone asap for my 3 dogs. Lisa came out immediately to meet my boys. She did a great job and I would use her again. Thanks Lisa!”
9. Audra V.
“Audra was wonderful! She was on time, very mature and a pleasure to work with. We have a large breed dog and she was extremely comfortable and at ease with him. She is a great listener, very responsive and flexible. We are looking forward to working with Audra in the future.”
10. Marlee R.
“Marlee is great! We recently moved and I was looking for a new regular pet sitter.... well we found her! All three of my cats love Marlee and I feel 110% comfortable and confident leaving them in her care. Could not recommend someone more!”
11. Mackenzie M.
About: I am a lifelong animal lover who has never lived in a pet-free home. I volunteer at an animal shelter as a walker, so I have experience handling dogs of all sizes and temperaments. I currently have an 8-year-old rescue pitbull and a 17-year-old senior cat. I work from home full-time with a fairly flexible schedule. I am available for drop-ins or walks early mornings and evenings Mondays-Thursdays, and any time Fridays-Sundays. I believe in a positive reinforcement approach when it comes to animal handling, so you can trust me to care for your pets with love and respect. Please let me know if you have any special requests for training!
12. Elsa F.
“Elsa was very good with Winston. He loves attention and to be played with. Elsa sent me pictures and they were so cute. I came back to a very happy kitty. I would definitely use Elsa as a sitter in the future.”
13. Mike W.
“Mike was wonderful with our baby. Popo felt very comfortable with him, and Mike took excellent care of her. We will definitely request Mike's professional services again. Thank you, Mike!”
14. Madelyn Y.
“I have known Madelyn for almost 10 years, and I have never met anyone with as much compassion as she does regarding animals, especially dogs. Not only has she had a dog her entire life, she has worked several years as a Pet Care Supervisor where she received professional training in handling all kinds of dogs. I personally have a Giant Schnauzer who is over 100lb and quite the handful to deal with. Madelyn is the first person I call when I need someone to look after him. With her experience, she has no trouble handling him and I never have any worries when I leave her to look out for him. I believe that with Madelyn's professional experience and love for dogs she would be the perfect pet caregiver.”
15. Elaine P.
“Elaine and I did a meet and greet today with my miniature dachshund Casey. Casey warmed up to her immediately and felt very safe with her from the get go! It's easy to tell that Elaine is a true pet lover and we look forward to future visits for walks and pet sitting! This is my first time using the Rover app, and meeting Elaine made me so happy I did!”
16. River M.
“River was such a great help, always sending me updates and keeping my furry ones loved and well-kept. River also kept my home really nice and spotless. I would recommend River in an heartbeat, and would book him again and again.”
17. Elizabeth T.
“Elizabeth is so sweet, warm, and loving! I can tell just how much she loves our dogs and they love her too. We are so excited for Elizabeth to walk our babies every day!”
18. Armin K.
“Armin has walked my dog numerous times and has even dog-sat for me on occasion. He is always prompt and, most importantly, is great with her. She is always so excited to see him!”
19. Victoria F.
“Victoria is great! She took care of my cat for a week. She was very communicative and sent lots of pictures. She is was also very reliable and flexible; we had to change plans several times and she had no problem accommodating. We will definitely hire Victoria again.”
20. Xiomara N.
“Xiomara did an excellent job with watching our two cats, Enzo and Luca. We loved how she offered to take the time out of the day to come over to meet our fur babies. We definitely will use her again as our cat sitter!”
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Frequently asked questions about Rover
Pet sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a pet sitter in Scotch Plains on Rover as of May 2025 was about $25 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A pet sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your and your pet’s needs.
As of May 2025, there are 2,868 pet sitters in Scotch Plains. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect pet sitter near you. As a reminder, pet sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your pet’s safety.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple pet sitters about your booking. Typically, 85% of Scotch Plains pet sitters respond in under an hour.
Pet sitters in Scotch Plains have an average of 13 years of experience. Pet sitters with repeat customers have an average of 6 repeat clients. Experience can vary from pet sitter to pet sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare pet sitters in Scotch Plains.
Rover makes it easy to find Scotch Plains pet sitters to provide loving care from their own home. The background-checked, 5-star pet sitters you can find on Rover will welcome your pet into their home when you’re away—whether it’s just for the weekend or longer. Pet sitting is great for:
- Pets of all ages and abilities, including puppies
- Pet parents looking for a safe, loving alternative to a kennel
- Pets who’d love to socialize with their pet sitter’s pets
There are 2,868 pet sitters in Scotch Plains on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your pet! In Scotch Plains, 95% of pet sitters offer daily exercise, 92% offer medication administration, and 90% have experience with senior pets and pets with special needs. We know each pet is unique and may have specific care instructions. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect pet sitter near you. As a reminder, pet sitters joining Rover must pass background checks for you and your pet’s safety.
Yes! Sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your pet sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your pet sitter has access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals. In the rare event of any issues during a booking, rest easy knowing your pet is covered by the Rover Guarantee reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care.
Note: If your pet sitter requested to cancel this booking, then they need to cancel from their account. Please contact them via Rover Messages.
We get it—sometimes plans change and you may need to cancel your pet service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your sitter’s cancellation policy.
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