Pet Sitting & Drop Ins In The Waterfront
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Top rated The Waterfront pet sitters
“Joyce is so kind and thoughtful. She is really detailed in sending pictures and getting us up to speed as to how the kitties were doing during each visit. She is now definitely my go-to person whenever I need someone to look after my furry babies!”

“Liz was absolutely wonderful! From our first meeting, I felt comfortable leaving my dog in her care. My shepherd can be reactive on walks at times, so finding someone I trust with him is incredibly important, and Liz exceeded all my expectations. She was reliable, communicative, and sent thoughtful updates and photos after every visit, which gave me so much peace of mind while I was away. It was clear that she genuinely cared about my dog and took the time to make sure he was comfortable and well cared for. Would not hesitate to book Liz again. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a trustworthy, dependable, and caring sitter!”

“Wow, talk about going above and beyond! We are so grateful for Isaac caring for our two pups while we were out of town. He provided thorough updates in each check-in, amazing photos, and is just an overall responsive and caring person. We can’t wait to have him watch our pups again. He is trusted, kind, and will treat your fur babies like one of his own. Thank you, Isaac!!!”
“Second time we’ve booked and Junyi was so responsive and helpful! Everyday I looked forward to the amazing pictures he took of our cat, and he was quick to help when we had an issue with our litter box.”
“Yuanqing took great care of our baby kitties! The place looks great, everything was done exactly as we asked. He sent lots of pics and information. Highly recommended petsitter!”

“Jessica has been wonderful with our puppy Teddy! She is great at communicating recaps of walks/visits, is patient with his puppy energy and is flexible with schedule changes. Thank you Jessica!”

“Cyndi and Paul are our go to sitter for our two cats! They kept them fed, played with them, and provide great feedback each visit! Definitely recommend!”

About: Two for the price of one! Instead of one sitter, you get two who share responsibility, making us more flexible and able to give your furry friend more attention than a single sitter. I (Kaitlyn) have been a pet sitter since I was in high school. Friends, family, friends of friends, colleagues, etc. have entrusted me to watch their furry friends. I’ve pet sat everything from dogs to porcupines to chickens, and Josh and I recently added a pig to our client list. I grew up with dogs (Pekingese, Husky, and Golden Retriever, not all at the same time), and Josh grew up having both cats and dogs. His parents continue to foster cats to this day! Josh and I come as a bonded pair. You’ll be communicating with me, but behind the scenes, I am coordinating to make sure that all your needs are understood by the two of us. We both have "jobs" in the city: I am currently a grad student, working on my MS at Weill Cornell and Josh is on a hybrid schedule out of an office in Midtown, but does WFH a majority of the week. I am home if I am not in class! There are times during the work week that neither of us are home, so pets do need to be comfortable home alone for a couple hours (no more than four hours!). As for weekends, we are primarily home bodies and are happy to work our personal plans around your booking. Located near downtown Jersey City, we live in a spacious 1B apartment above the Grove Street PATH station (on the Starbucks side). We do not have any other pets of our own and only take one client at a time (2 pets per client max). With living in a high rise, we take elevators with other dogs/people or are in hallways with other dogs/people. If your dog is reactive, we have alternate routes (stairs). Pets are allowed on all our furniture (bed, couch). We do ask that pets are house trained, but they do not have to be crate trained. We do not have a balcony or a fenced yard. We have an exposed pantry, shoes are out in a shoe rack, some open trash cans, and a few stuffed animals in the apartment, so if those are triggers for your pet, we can easily move stuff around/put stuff away.
“Katherine did an incredible job caring for our two cats while we were away. She was especially good at following our detailed instructions for our one cat who needed medical attention. Katherine was very friendly and polite and gave great daily updates while providing care. We will absolutely use her again to care for our cats while we travel!”

“Can’t recommend Francesca highly enough. We have 2 super shy cats who she’s been able to coax out for treats and play time, giving us much-needed peace of mind when we’re away. Francesca is super communicative, follows all directions with care, and sends plenty of photos. A+ cat sitter!”

“Charlotte was great! She was super kind and understanding with issues getting into my apartment. She took great care of my dog and super communicative. I will use her again!!”

“Lin is absolutely amazing! She went above and beyond our expectations and took such wonderful care of our cat. We felt completely at ease knowing our cat was in such loving and reliable hands. We’re so grateful we booked her and wouldn’t hesitate to work with her again. Highly recommend!”

“Mark was awesome. He was super considerate and gave very thorough - and hilarious - rover cards. Gave us a great piece of mind while traveling! Highly recommend.”

“Colin did a great job helping us take care of our cat while we were traveling. He provided pictures and updates along the way to keep us well informed. Thank you Colin!”

“Delaney watched our cat a few times while we were out of town and took the time to play with her and give her attention. Delaney is a great pet-sitter given she is also a cat-owner so we would absolutely use her again if available. Delaney followed our instructions to the “tee” and our cat loved her for it!”

“Caroline is the best! She was very responsive and responsible and gave us updates throughout the walk. Very caring and considerate. Very experienced and professional. She’s Ilsa’s favorite! Will definitely book her again in the future.”

The Waterfront pet parents share their Rover experiences
I had a great experience with Melissa as our cat sitter. She consistently went above and beyond expectations—providing thoughtful updates, keeping everything clean, and making sure our cats were comfortable and well cared for. My husband and I came home to relaxed and happy pets, which says everything. Highly recommend.

Yisha was amazing! She took great care of Jesse and kept me updated the whole time I was away. He got his medicine on time and enjoyed getting brushed! I appreciated the pictures and details with each visit. I hope Yisha can take care of Jesse again! She’s fantastic!

It was the 2nd time Melissa took care of Naná, my cat. Naná remembered Melissa and was happy to see her again. Melissa is great I highly recommend her. I love to read her reports and check the pics she senda each time she goes to the house. Thank you so much Melissa!

Monika was absolutely wonderful! She was incredibly thoughtful, kind, and caring with my cat while I was away. She sent lots of detailed updates and so many photos during every visit, which gave me so much peace of mind. I came home to a happy, well cared for cat, and I couldn’t have asked for a better sitter. I would absolutely book with Monika again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for someone reliable, thoughtful, and genuinely sweet :)

Lin is a very thorough and compassionate catsitter and I’m extremely happy that I booked her for my first Rover appointment. She spent lots of time at the meet and greet to get to learn our preferences and my cat’s personality. My kitty has a big personality and has also been acting out a bit because this was the first time he was taken care of by someone he didn’t know, but Lin consistently offered tons of patience and attention to make sure he felt happy and comfortable with her care. I would highly recommend Lin to anyone!

Dani was absolutely amazing while watching my cat during my travels. She was prompt, communicative, and provided regular updates that gave me so much peace of mind while I was away. It was clear that she genuinely cared about my cat and made sure she was well cared for and comfortable. I would highly recommend Dani to anyone looking for a reliable and caring pet sitter, and I will definitely book with her again!

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Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple pet sitters about your booking. Typically, pet sitters on Rover respond in under an hour.
Experience can vary widely from pet sitter to pet sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing pet sitters available in The Waterfront.
Rover makes it easy to find The Waterfront 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
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.

















