Pet Sitters in Polhemustown, NJ

Mary Beth & Jack
-48% off
5.9 miles away
Limited time deal
5.00
• 9 reviews
/night 58.00
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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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Anastasia
What a relaxing, easy, enjoyable sit.
Bub & Fig are lovely cats, Ani & Euan were wonderful, organised hosts & the house was neat, comfortable, with all amenities & superbly located for shops, restaurants & transport.
Both cats were a little wary at first but it wasn't long before they decided I was okay. Bub is so gentle & affectionate & spent alot of time with me, she loves cuddles & strokes, curling up on my lap or chest for ages. Fig is a little different & loved me from afar initially, happy to be in the same room for company & to have a chat, not as cuddly as Bub but did enjoy back scratches & tummy rubs.
Very well behaved sociable cats in a great environment with lovely owners. A sit I would recommend & gladly do again if the opportunity arose.
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Kim
Kim and Dan are absolute gems! We met Dan and his daughter in person and they gave us a tour of the house and guided us through the responsibilities for Patches and Viola. We're grateful for Kim and Dan to entrust us with the care giving of Patches and Viola. We look forward to doing it again if future opportunities arises.
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Kelli
Kelli, her home and her kitties are just fabulous - I recommend this sit to anyone that loves cats - each has their own uniqueness and you will become so very fond of each! Kelli's home is in a quiet area, so immaculate and comfortable. Excellent communication - including a video chat prior - made walking into her home feel familiar - from the feeding situation to the amazing robotic catbox (LOVE!) - it really felt welcoming.
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ralph
What an amazing stay, from start to finish I felt welcomed and well looked after. Even after Ralf and Sharon had left to go on their travels, I was well looked after by the three bears! Not only is the setting exceptional, with all the luxuries of a 'holiday home', the bears are an absolute joy to be around. A wonderful mixture of personalities in the pack and it's fascinating to be a part of. They might look big and scary but all three of them are soft and gentle and full of love! The look of excitement and joy on their faces in the morning is something I will remember always. Having never done a house sit before I obviously felt a little out of my depth taking on three big bears but that was quickly squashed. Cairnie (The Dogfather), Bonnie (Two Balls)  and Prince Aslan are a pleasure to look after, they have been trained so well by Ralf and Sharon so looking after them is really straightforward. Stick to their routine and it'll be a doddle! I can't recommend staying here enough. Absolutely nothing bad to say about any of my experience!
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Stephanie
Stephanie provided detailed instructions for the house sit and responded quickly to questions throughout the entirety of my stay. Misha was friendly and easy to get along with. I really enjoyed dog sitting for Stephanie.

Pet Sitting FAQs

From $30/week to $160/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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