Pet Sitters in Brookside, NJ

Mary Beth & Jack
-64% off
5.5 miles away
Limited time deal
5.00
• 9 reviews
/night 84.00
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Jack has been an absolute dream as a (repeat) housesitter, this time taking care of our home for about ten days. From the moment we left, we knew everything was in the best possible hands. Jack was incredibly attentive to all the needs of our home, plants, and animals, and his dedication showed in every detail. One of the standout things this time around was how well he took care of our garden. We had recently planted a few new things, including a pumpkin patch, and Jack watered everything with such care. It’s clear he has a green thumb, as everything was thriving when we got back. Jack kept the garden in great shape—especially our nascent pumpkin patch. It's not easy keeping up with new plantings, but Jack did an incredible job. He was also flexible when our travel plans were disrupted. When our flights got delayed and rescheduled, Jack didn’t hesitate to adjust to our return schedule. He graciously extended his stay, ensuring that everything at home continued running smoothly until we got back. His flexibility was such a relief during a stressful time, and we’re so grateful for that. On top of all that, the house was immaculate when we returned. Jack left everything in perfect condition, even better than we left it! He went above and beyond, leaving us a thoughtful gift of pumpkin spice coffee, which was such a warm welcome home. Our chickens grew a lot under his care, and both Ollie, our dog, and Belle, our cat, absolutely adore him. They were happy and content when we got home, which speaks volumes about the love and attention Jack gives them. It's clear that Ollie and Belle feel safe and comfortable with him. Jack's regular check-ins were great, giving us peace of mind, but he’s also incredibly self-sufficient, which meant we could truly relax while we were away. We honestly couldn’t ask for a better housesitter, and we feel so lucky to have Jack looking after everything when we're away. We’ll absolutely be having him back and highly recommend him to anyone looking for a caring, responsible, and thoughtful housesitter.

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Kevin
Kevin was very easy to communicate with and very kind and considerate. We really enjoyed the home and location. Millie is a wonderful senior pitbull who was not shy at all. She slept most of the day on her comfy couch but enjoyed a sniffing walk around the block.
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Siobhan
Stephen and Siobhan welcomed us into their beautiful home with open arms, a card and gifts of flowers, chocolates, tea cakes, bread and wine and generously offered us the use of any food in the fridge and grocery cupboard, as well as use of their gym equipment. 

They introduced us to their gorgeous young male pups, Monty and Nico, explained their feeding routine and how to administer Monty's medication.  

The pups are still young and learning new commands and routines.  They are affectionate and enjoy company and rubs, romping together, exploring the beautiful garden and playing fetch.  

The guest bedroom is tastefully furnished and the comfortable bed was made up with fresh bed linen and ample towels, soap and toilet paper were provided in the modern, clean bathroom.

Communication was excellent before and during our stay and in addition, we received detailed typed out home and pet care instructions. 

We received thank you gifts on their return.  Stephen and Siobhan are a friendly, gracious and generous couple and it was a joy to take care of their home and two lovable pets.  

Kind regards.
Keith & Julia Hutchinson
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Joe
Sly is such a sweet boy, he just wants to be around and to be loved. And the house is in a beautiful, remote part of LA, which felt like a pleasant escape from the chaos. Beautiful walks with Sly, but he is very anxious walking around the neighborhood. Joe warned me about this, and gave some good tips, and they left wonderful, detailed directions for navigating the house and Sly. Would recommend this sit to anyone looking for a little retreat to nature, but not to someone looking for the tourist version of LA.
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Joy
Joy was a great host, she was a good communicator from the start, and we had lots of time to discuss the details of the sit. 
 Her humble abode is very central, right on one of the main streets, it's close to the city centre, and just blocks from the gorgeous ocean. Cozy and clean, and great work desk.
I sat her two rescues and cousins cat who were all very sweet, with their own personalities. 
Dante who won my heart over the most, is the most sensitive, and still afraid of people, unless it's in his comfortable zones like the bed getting a treat.  The northern island is so beautiful and I took advantage of walks along the ocean almost daily.  Lovely place, and would recommend !!
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Nancy
Nancy is wonderful! Super relaxed, an easy person to call friend, and loves her pups. Her house is in a great location for conveniences or hiking South Mountain. All within a couple miles. 
Echo was super quiet and easy. Charles was great to walk. He would take the leash in his mouth and lead the way! I felt completely comfortable walking him. Echo seemed a little sore for my short visit and wasn’t interested in walking. They would both lay outside for a little bit to enjoy the fresh air. They’re well trained and know they’re routine. Especially when it came to treats.
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Irene
A beautiful area and comfortable home with lots of countryside walks. Abbs the cat such a pretty and sweet creature - the easiest of clients ! She loves to cuddle up if you sit for long enough. Great location for exploring further by car. Very friendly locals who really made me feel welcome and provided lots of useful information.

Pet Sitting FAQs

From $42/week to $120/week for the cat sitting and from 29.9950 to 29.99150 for the dog, additional rates include from 50% to 100% per additional pet, cheap rates are 29.9940 for the cat sitting and 29.99 for the dog sitting. On Sittsy you can find a pet sitter who will not charge you anything for keeping your pets at home.

Yes, you can find a home pet sitter to stay in your house with your pet overnight and provide 24/7 care for your pets. You can include in your listing time the advisable timeframe that the pet sitter should adhere to and not leave your pet alone in the house. Usually, it's not to leave the pet alone for more than 4 hours.

The pet sitter for the cat should visit at least once a day. For the dogs, the pet sitter should visit at least three times per day, the best solution is if the sitter stays overnight and watches your pets all the time.

Look at the pet sitter with a high rating, and many previous bookings with good reviews, ask the sitter to make a meet and meet before confirming the booking online or in-person, and reach out to the pet owners where the sitter stayed before asking about reference.

Common red flags in pet sitters are bad reviews from previous pet owners, a high cancellation rate after approval, a sitter who doesn't have a background check, a sitter who refuses to meet and greet in person or online, and a sitter who wants to make bookings outside of the platform.

Yes, it is safe to hire a pet sitter it's still advisable to see if the sitter has a background check, good reviews, and past bookings and make a meet and greet before confirmation in this way you can reduce risk to the minimum.

Yes, pet sitters stay all day in your house and also they stay overnight, the sitter can leave your home for up to 4 hours or for a different time that you can discuss during the meet and greet.

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