Pet Sitters in Hainesport, NJ

Jennifer & Shawn
-53% off
0.4 miles away
Limited time deal
5.00
• 17 reviews
/night 64.00
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Shawn and Jennifer were the perfect pet sitters! We could not have wished for better people to look after Salt and Pepa! Not only were they meticulous in keeping up the cat`s routines, nurturing S&P`s idiosyncracies, and keeping them clean, fed, and happy in general, but they went above and beyond finding out what else they could want or need in a truly empathetic way. Shawn and Jen taught them new tricks, played with them often, stayed in with them most of the time and observed them and their characters so well, that it seemed after only a few days like they have known - and loved! - the cats for some time. Before we knew these sympathetic brilliant sitters with heart, brains, and instinct we were nervous about leaving our not even 2 year old cats with strangers for more than a month, especially since Salt can be a fragile soul who is very shy and needs a lot of time to bond with people if she does it at all. Not with these two people. They know how to handle cats professionally. Instead of overwhelming them, Shawn is present and offers them attention and playtime. We were able to fully enjoy our time away from home since they were communicating extremely well and in the frequency we agreed on. So we got pictures or videos of S&P every day and reports. The reports as well as the pics showed us that S&P had an extremely good time, and that after only a few days they behaved completely "normal", i.e. we recognized "our" cats from the way that Jen described them and photographed them. Shawn and Jen are both extremely reliable, down-to-earth and self-sufficient. IF there would have been an emergency, we could not have asked for better guardians. The welfare of the cats was always their first concern. What more can we say but that they are also very friendly, humorous, calm and intelligent human beings. When we came home S&P were like: "Oh.. you..? Ok.. But were are the other two?" In our living room was a carefully arranged series of printed out photographs by Jen the excellent photographer. We are so very thankful to Shawn and Jen that they agreed to look after our kitties - and our home, which they also did without fail - and we are truly happy to have made their acquaintance. Hopefully, we will meet again!

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Tanya
The communication with Tanya was excellent and the handover was easy.  She gave us a detailed binder and went over everything when we arrived at her house, taking the time to show us around her home before leaving. She recommended things to do nearby. Tanya’s home was comfortable, well equipped, with a great family room to relax in the evenings. We enjoyed our stay and recommend this house sit.

Jack and Bella were easy to care for and we had lots of good times and laughs while looking after them. They are adorable dogs!  Princess Bella was a bit shy in the beginning, but got used to us quickly and loved to be cuddled.  Jack was happy just to be close by or to keep watch over Bella and the house.
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Mica
From the interview until saying the final goodbye, this was an ideal house/pet sitting experience. The dogs, Otis and Lincoln, are well-behaved and listen to commands. They thrive on receiving attention and enjoy both playtime and relaxation time. The doggie door that leads into the secure backyard is used readily and often by Otis and Lincoln. The cats, Donner and Churchill, are easygoing and almost maintenance-free. They, too, enjoy attention as long as it's on their terms and timing (like most cats I know). The four members of this furry family get along well and are fun to watch as they interact and entertain one another. The household is structured and runs smoothly based on the routines established by Mica and Shannon. Just follow the simple directions given by the owners, and your sit will be enjoyable and worry-free. The house is beautiful, and the sitter's room and ensuite bathroom are comfortable and well stocked with most anything you might need, including a variety of chargers for electronic devices! The kitchen is perfect for making almost any meal you could desire with a variety of pots, pans, bakeware, mixing bowls, colanders, utensils, dinnerware, etc. A large grocery store is about 2 miles away and readily accessible by car or rideshare service. Since this is a college town, rideshares are easy to come by if you don't have a vehicle of your own. There is a storm shelter in case of a tornado warning, which is a nice feature if needed! The house is in a nice neighborhood where the neighbors wave hello as they drive or walk by. I felt very much at home during this sit, and I hope to be able to return in the future.
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Nigel
We thoroughly enjoyed house sitting for Karen and Nigel and their two sweet cats Phang Zi and Charlotte. We were in the area and fortunately able to meet them in person prior to the house sit. They are a warm and witty couple who have lived a fascinating life in different areas of the world. We felt immediately at ease and although we only had a glimpse of the kitties, we knew this would be a house sit we would enjoy. 
Their two gorgeous and adorable cats Phang Zi and Charlotte have now stolen our hearts. Although timid at first, we bonded as they grew to trust us and they spent time with us enjoying being brushed, having tummy rubs and even some lap time for Charlotte (only if you have a soft blanket on your lap). They both have distinctive voices and it honestly sounded as though they were talking to you and communicating their needs which we did our best to interpret. They are easy to care for and a joy to be around. We miss them! 
Karen and Nigel are excellent communicators always responding quickly to any questions or comments that we sent. They also provided a detailed information document in advance and had a printed copy available on our arrival. 
The home is beautiful, peaceful and filled with natural light. The focal point is a magnificent view across the lake from the main living area and the master bedroom. The kitchen has everything you need and we enjoyed cooking and baking during our stay. 
This is a house sit we will always remember as it was the perfect combination of fabulous owners and sweet and adorable pets. We highly recommend the opportunity to house sit for Karen, Nigel, Phang Zi and Charlotte and hope we will sit again in the future.
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Jacqueline
We spent 10 days at Jackie and Robijn’s home taking care of Amadeus and Nanneri, and thoroughly enjoyed our time. Their home is on a quiet street but extreme accessible if you are active - 10min walk to groceries, 30min walk to Pearl st or trails. We did this sit without a car and had no issues. 

The home is well setup for remote work and the wifi supported two of us doing so. Jackie and Robjin left the home very clean and organised and everything was easy to find. The best part of working from their home was Nanneri snuggling up on our laps everyday! 

Amadeus and Nanneri are active and curious kitties with some energy but were quiet so we had no issues while working or at night. They would join us every evening for dinner or cuddles on the sofa which was such a lovely way to end the day. 

Only downside is this sit wasn’t longer! We’d love to return to Boulder and to see Amadeus and Nanneri again someday.
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Devon & Gloria
I really enjoyed my stay with Rajah and Baloo in Devon's home! The listing is accurate, Devon communicated throughout the sit as needed alongside my daily updates, and everything was as discussed.
Rajah and Baloo are excellent company. Baloo loved showing off his parkour skills and Raj would sweetly come over for pets and loved being groomed. I'd highly recommend this sit - great pets, home, neighbourhood and homeowner!
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Richard
He was amazing! Loved yoshi like he was my own :)

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From $32/week to $75/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.

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