House Sitting Sparta

“I couldn’t be more pleased with the care our dogs received this weekend! They were so happy and relaxed when we got home, which says everything. The house was absolutely spotless, and I really appreciated the thoughtful balance of photo updates. It was just enough to stay connected without feeling inundated. To top it all off, I came home to a lovely handwritten note that was such a sweet surprise. Truly above and beyond!”

Christine F.

About: Loving and responsible pet sitter in Morris county 🐶🐱💕 🐾 I have experience with: • Administering medications • Senior pets and puppies • Feeding schedules and special diets • Crate training and basic commands Your pet’s well-being and happiness are my top priorities. I’ll always keep you updated with messages and photos so you can relax knowing your furry friend is in great hands. ❤️ Let’s schedule a Meet & Greet—I’d love to get to know you and your pet 🐕‍🦺 Servicios ofrecidos (elige según lo que quieres hacer): • Dog walking • Drop-in visits • House sitting • Boarding (si aceptas mascotas en tu casa) • Doggy day care Something about me: I'm María, mother of a beautiful 14-year-old boy, my son and I are from Colombia. I’m a lifelong animal lover with years of experience caring for dogs and cats of all sizes and personalities. Whether your pet is playful, shy, energetic, or elderly—I’ll make sure they feel safe, happy, and loved while you’re away. I currently live in Lake Hopatcong, NJ, in a peaceful neighborhood perfect for walks and outdoor play. I’m available for dog walking, drop-in visits, overnight stays, and day care, depending on your needs. I have a huge heart and a lot of responsibility to take care of your pet. I live with my son and we don’t have pets but love them and we are happy to help others families

“David makes our dogs feel safe and loved. They run to him as soon as they see him. He followed all our specific instructions and was very conscientious. He snuggled with them and played with them. We really appreciated how positive he was about staying with Belle and Rory. We would definitely use David again!”

Barbara A.

“Gabe did a great job!”

Alyssa L.

About: I've had dogs my whole life, so caring for animals has always been a natural part of who I am. I understand that every dog has their own personality, routines, and comfort needs, and I make sure to treat each one like my own. What sets me apart is the patience and attention I give-whether that means extra playtime, slow walks for the older pups, or just being present for snuggles and reassurance. I pay attention to the small things: their favorite toys, how they like to be greeted, and what makes them feel safe. My goal is to always make sure your dog feels loved, comfortable, and understood. I am a college student looking for some extra money, I am available all week day morning and evenings, as well as weekends. Very flexible!! I am pet CPR + First Aid certified! I make sure all dogs feel safe, loved, and comfortable. All dogs have their own personality so instead of them feeling the need to adjust I adjust to their needs.

About: I was taking care of pets for friends and family for a while, I love to make sure that they are happy while taking care of. I will make sure your pet is stimulated and get any cute pictures I can. I am able to take care of pets Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Wednesdays in the evenings after work. And I am free Friday Saturday all day. I make sure to ask the right questions, about accommodations and any emergencies. I will keep a close eye on your pet. And make sure everything runs smoothly.

“Hope was great with Li'l Bit. She was prompt, friendly, and focused on his care. I highly recommend her!”

Susan A.

About: I grew up with family dogs throughout my childhood and couldn’t get enough animal love so I pursued a career in veterinary medicine. I’ve been pet sitting on and off since I was in high school and now my career affords me enough free time to share with other fur babies. My fiancé and I currently have a zoo of 3 dogs and 3 cats (border collie mixes named Oliver and Bandit, an australian shepherd mix named Bailey, and the cats are Smudge, Jinx, and Milton). I’ve had experience with seniors, puppies/kittens, and the in between. I’m comfortable with administering oral, subcutaneous, and transdermal medications I’m finally in a position that provides me with a great work/life balance with a 3 day work week and a commute under 40 minutes. I work 12+ hour shifts at an ER/Specialty veterinary hospital Sun-Tues and I bring my dogs to work on those days if my boyfriend won’t be home. I’m almost always available for any pet sitting needs Wednesday through Saturday. We just moved to the area on a quiet street and have a partially fenced yard. I can take dogs for low intensity hikes, walks around the neighborhood, or let them run around out back for exercise. If you have any special requests for overnight care I will do my absolute best to accommodate.

“Trista came and helped out with a last minute request to watch my 3 Pom’s (including one with pretty bad separation anxiety 😬) while I was at a wedding. She was very responsive, on time, and flexible! If I’m ever in the area, I will definitely reach out again if I need a sitter! 😊”

Sarah M.

“Shannon was awesome with our pets. She went above and beyond and is a great person and pet sitter. Will 100 percent use her again!!!!”

Brian B.

About: I am a rescue dog owner of 3 large dogs. My oldest is 10 and my youngest is 6. My passion and love for animals is huge and I love all dogs of any size and type. I am a single mother looking to make some extra income and would love to help care for your babies as a way of doing so. I currently work full time from 8am-4pm locally and am available for walks any time after 4:30pm during the work week. Available for weekend opportunities as well. Could walk any time after 10 on weekend days. My rescue does not like other dogs so unfortunately, I can't care for your animal in my home. I am open to staying at someone else's home overnight when possible.

“Heather is the best!! She is professional and fantastic with our Baylee. She took the stress and worry away. We will be definitely be using Heather in the future!”

Nicole D.

“Jamie is awesome. We have worked together a couple times and she is super reliable, and so kind to our pets. It's great to have such a great petsitter!”

Cody S.

“Natalia was so great! She kept us updated every step of the way. We had some complications and needed to change some travel plans and Natalia was flexible and every easy to communicate with. Our pups loved her & we would happily work with her again! :)”

Cait B.

About: I grew up surrounded by animals all the time. From taking care of the dogs to the cats in the house and even the ducks and chickens. My family had always been a big animal lovers. I have two big dogs one is a golden retriever and the other is a German shepherd, and two cats named Lucky and Oreo. They are all the babies of our big family. I’ve house sitter before from young dogs to senior dogs, as well as kittens to adult cats. I’ve taken care of neighbors companion friends before and they’ve always trusted me with making sure their dogs were well taken care of and happy. I know how to do CPR on both cats and dogs and how to train them on a basic level. I currently have a part time job with a very flexible schedule that I can manage. So more then enough time for pet care. I’m very flexible. I will do accordingly to what the owner of the house usually does. If they have a back yard I can have them go outside and play or if they prefer walks or even both. It is depends on what the client wants.

“Mike provided great care for my dog. He sent me daily updates and pictures.”

Carolina K.

“Eric took such great care of my two dogs for the week I was out of town. He was so kind and understanding when my flight got cancelled and stayed with them. I highly recommend him. I don’t leave my dogs with just anyone and he was incredible with them.”

Tracy G.

“Maddy was incredible!! I felt so comfortable having her at our home. She took pictures everyday and kept us updated with how our pups were doing. We have 3 crazy dogs and she handled them all with ease. Will definitely be booking with her again!”

Laura N.

About: My love for animals began at a very young age. At the young age of 3, I began riding horses and competing, under the training of my mom. Horses were my entire life and I learned all that I could at a young age. I was handling these 1200+ pound animals by myself and doing all I could with them! In 2016, we moved to a farm where we were able to keep our horses and it also had a dog kennel which was always filled with dogs. From then I started watching how things were run and I got to help handle many different breeds and sizes. As I got older I started to do more for the kennel and got to watch/help administer medication to the older pups. Every morning, before school and before bed, I would go down to the kennel and check on the dogs, refill waters, and give treats! We also had goats, sheep, alpacas, cows, peacocks, chickens, ducks, pigs, and so much more on the farm. I was able to help raise babies and care for all of the animals. It was so amazing to work with all these different animals for years and learn all I could about them! I would go out every morning before school and after school to move the animals from the barn to their paddocks outside. It was my favorite way to start the day. In September 2019, My mom brought home two 8 week old puppies Cinnamon & Pumpkin. They are Toy Australian Shepherds, who are extremely energetic and very strong considering they are small. I started walking them 3 times a day and loved it. Not only was it great exercise for both of us, but I noticed such a difference in their demeanor. From then on, I wanted to do all I could with dogs. In 2020, I started helping a close friend of mine, Alexis, who owns a pet care business (Alexis’s Home Pet Care). I would go on walks with her daily and help as much as possible. She taught me so much about the dog walking side of the business because as we know, it’s not always as easy as it seems. I helped work with the easier dogs and then the reactive dogs as well. Dogs are all different and they all can be triggered by different things, whether it be other dogs passing by, humans, etc. For almost two years, I did all I could to learn everything possible with a great mentor behind me. In March 2022, I felt ready to venture off on my own and I began Devon’s Pet Care. I started with just very few walks a week, and then started to really learn more and started caring for pets overnight. It’s such an amazing feeling to be able to grow with these fur babies. Eventually, my business took off and I felt so happy and accomplished because this was my dream job. I have had the opportunity to work with some very amazing pets and I even have had the chance to have some human-aggressive dogs trust me. Although I have my business, I still work with Alexis, and as she got more into boarding, I am able to help her when she needs it. She is always there to give me advice when needed, as well I am even able to give her advice now. In May of 2023, I looked more into pet boarding and I ended up being able to set up a great kennel-free environment for dogs. It seemed people wanted to stop using “kennel facilities” as the dogs don’t get out as much as they are typically used to. I am so lucky to get the chance to care for amazing dogs and work with some amazing families to make sure their fur babies get the correct care. I now have 30 horses and compete nationally with them as well as being able to raise foals. I helped my mom raise over 10 foals this past season and some were bottle-fed to help get a little start prior to them figuring out how to nurse. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my new puppy, Gemma as well as riding my my horses and spending time with them. I also recently joined my local fire department as a volunteer firefighter. I love being able to help the community! This journey has been amazing, and I am so excited for the future in this field! I do this full time, so your pups will always have the attention they deserve when you are unable to be there for them. I take pride in the care I offer to all pets! Dogs who don’t have a fenced yard will go for at least 3 walks per day with overnight stays, dogs who have a fenced yard will go for at least 1 walk a day during an overnight stay, or drop in visits. Our boarding dogs participate in our doggy day care program, and all dogs will be grouped according to size, for safety!

“If I could leave 6 stars, I would. Andres took incredible care of our 2 dogs and 2 cats while we were away in California. We got pictures and videos from him daily and our animals looked so happy. I would highly recommend him for any pet. Our dog Charlie isn't always the easiest and Andres did a fantastic job.”

Lauren R.