Pet Sitters in Dover, NJ

Randi & Perseus

I returned home to an extremely happy chappy, Dante dog had obviously been very well cared for, he is a complete boy and as such can be a bit of a handful at first, the family dealt with him perfectly, quite clearly true animal lovers! What a thoroughly lovely family too, both the children are polite, well mannered & respectful & Rand & Percy were attentive, kind & communicative house sitters sending plenty of photo updates. I felt my home & Dante dog had been loved & respected whilst I’d been away, again what a fantastic family we’d welcome them back anytime! Thank you for taking such good care of the little pudding whilst I was away.

Kuldip

Kuldip was absolutely wonderful! Our little baby is quite elderly and needy, and she provided him the loving care he needed while we were away, with great attention to his special needs and issues. We received regular updates with pictures and videos, which was very reassuring to us concerned pet parents. When we returned, Reggie was freshly bathed and brushed, and he was in good spirits. We also found our home to be cleaner than when we left it, with everything fresh and tidy. We would have Kuldip’s back any time and highly recommend her to anyone needing superior pet sitting.

Andrea

Andrea has solidified herself as our go-to sitter. She was a great communicator, brought humor and warmth to our interactions, and took exceptional care of Hero and our home. She struck the right balance between providing updates and asking questions when she needed to and being self-sufficient. 10/10 would recommend.

Emante

We love having Emante come sit! As usual, he cuddled and spoilt my meowing brat perfectly. When I walked in the door after my trip, it took her an hour or so to forgive me for not being him. This was the third time I left my kitty in his warm care, so there’s not much more I can write that I haven’t already in previous reviews. Let the repeating invitations to sit speak for themselves. :)

ANCA

Felt very safe with Anca in our home. Such a sweet lady with a love for both animals and people!

Meg

Stayed in contact with us. Sent us pictures answered every text. Pleasant couple.

Maia

Maia was excellent! She sent us regular photos and videos of Ernest along with other updates and just generally was so pleasant and easy to work with. She quickly figured out the little things that Ernest enjoyed and really took great care of him. Would definitely invite back!!

LeAnn

The girls were amazing. Our place was left super tidy and clean. They were 100% self-sufficient and organised, especially taking into account that there were record-breaking floods in Vienna during their stay! We were nervous and worried about leaving them with auch big responsibility during these difficult times, but they did perfectly! Even managed to get Chula to go to the loo in the rain (which even we struggle with!), impressive. They are both super sweet, and our babies fell in love with them instantly (I think the love was mutual:) ). They took Chula for a walk in the vinyards, and we got plenty of pictures too! Getting silly picture updates from them was out highlight, and we thank them for making our time away enjoyable. Thank you, ladies!! Hope your travels go far and we wish you all the best! Maybe we will come visit you one day :)

Crystelle

My cats loved having Crystelle care for them, and so did I. She was caring, responsible, and very communicative. That was one thing I stressed, wanting regular updates on my furbabies and Crystelle delivered. Pics and videos every day, mostly of her petting them and hearing them purr. If she needed a question answered about their care, or taking care of the house, she asked. That was important to me, too. When I came home it was clear they weren’t stressed at all. I highly recommend Crystelle as a petsitter, and I would use her services again without hesitation.

Glyvolner & Okeoma

Gly and Oke were the most lovely guests and sitters, they felt like part of our family for a few weeks. They were so caring and thoughtful and super flexible as our trip kept expanding. They took care of everything and we felt so assured the entire time. Whenever we were missing our pets, we would receive wonderful snapshots and knew they were in great care. Taylor especially seemed to enjoy her mornings in Prospect Park with Gly. She looked so happy! Our place was so clean and welcoming upon our return and they left a lovely note and some gorgeous flowers to boot! Highly recommend!! 5 STARS ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ — MAKE IT SIX! ⭐️

Dana

Dana was fantastic to work with! She made it clear from the get-go that her first priority were my pets and ensuring they were properly cared for. She was extremely organized and thorough in learning their routine and what needed to be done for them. During her stay one of my cats had short-term medical needs and she was on top of it, making sure he received his medication on time, letting me know if he was experiencing any issues and troubleshooting his care. Dana checked in with me daily to provide updates and photos and to check in regarding any questions or concerns she had about their care. This is the first time I've ever had someone stay with my cats in their home space and the experience was great! It made my cats much more comfortable to have someone like Dana present looking after them while I was away. Dana kept my space very neat and tidy and went above and beyond to make sure everything was ready for my return home. I would highly recommend Dana. It was a pleasure having her here!

Stefania

Stefania was great! She took great care of the cats, was very responsive and left the place very clean and even washed the sheets. I would recommend her 10/10!

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4.96 Organised 4.96 Reliable 4.95 Clean and tidy 4.97 Self-sufficient 4.91 Pet care

Heugh

We had a wonderful time house sitting for Fi and Heugh.  They were superbly organised and provided us with all the information we needed to settle in easily.  Sennen and Bebe were a delight to look after and so well behaved.  We took them on many excursions with us.  The house, gardens and surrounding area provided us with many pleasant times.  We will be happy to house sit for them again and can highly recommend them.  Kind Regards Mairead and Alan

Erin

This was one of the best housittes we had. Erin did everything to make us feel welcome. There were flowers, cake, wine and even a present for the boys as a welcome gift. She was ok with my parents staying over as well, as they come to town to visit for my son's birthday. Erin has a whole guide prepared with every question answered ahead of the visit. Communication with her was great before and during the sit.
All the animals are easy to take care of. Evie, the biggest dog, is well-behaved and will do as you say. The two little ones, Lola and Roxy, are young and energetic and need a little more encouragement, but sweet as a pie. They were so excited to meet us, but not a problem for my 3-year-old son at all. They cats just need to be let out and in as wished. The fish need to be fed. Nothing for the birds or hamsters.
They house is very clean (Erin even had it cleaned by her cleaners upon arrival), and a treasure box for kids. 
The beds are comfy and there is a big backyard with a pool. Realy nothing you will be missing there.

Emily

We had the best time pet sitting with Oscar. He was an absolute dream! Give him all the cuddles and love he wants and you’ve won his heart 🤎

Emily’s communication was amazing from start to finish. We were fortunate enough to go and meet them all prior to the sit (as we live locally) and they were very welcoming from the start. 

We can’t wait to look after Oscar again soon!

Vanora

Beautiful cat and cosy cottage .loved it

Christine

We had a truly incredible stay at Christine and Andrew's place. We have been sitting for a very long time, and Rexy is definitely one of our favourite dogs we've looked after out of them all. We will miss being followed around by him everywhere we go! He is low maintenance, loves to be close, and is a great companion. 
Christine and Andrew are a wonderful and caring family who went above and beyond to make sure we had a comfortable sit. They left very clear and thorough instructions for us, making our stay stress free and kept in touch while away to make sure everything was going okay. 
They live in a beautiful and quiet part of Sydney that we loved exploring. There are plenty of walks around and we really felt like we were in nature without being far away from the city. 

We wouldn't hesitate to sit here again. Thanks for a wonderful experience, Christine and Andrew.

Lori

Caring for Gatsby and Daisy was a pleasure. They are both very independant and love to play with each other. Daisy can be shy and cautious at first, and will take a few days to warm up to you. Gatsby was fairly comfortable straight away.

The apt is beautiful, tidy and very spacious. Has everything you need for a comfortable stay and is in an amazing location in Brooklyn. Lori was super accomodating and easy to communicate with. Thank you for a great sit!

Pet Sitting FAQs

What do most pet sitters charge per day in Dover, New Jersey?

From $31/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.

Do pet sitters come to your house?

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.

How often should a pet sitter visit?

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.

How to find a trustworthy pet sitter in Dover, New Jersey ?

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.

What are the red flags in a pet sitter?

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.

Is it safe to hire a pet sitter?

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.

Do pet sitters stay all day?

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.