Business Details
Professional Pet Sitting Services in Rutherford, NJ
We are a husband-and-wife team who founded Precious Moments Pet Care Services to combine our lifelong passion for animals with our commitment to exceptional pet care. With 17 years of collaborative experience and a background in veterinary technology education, we provide personalized in-home services tailored to each pet's unique needs. Our expertise spans pet sitting, dog walking, and specialized care, ensuring pets receive consistent affection and attention while owners are away.We prioritize understanding individual pet requirements, offering flexible visit schedules, and maintaining rigorous health and safety standards. Our dedication to continuous learning and professional development ensures we deliver reliable, compassionate care that aligns with modern pet wellness practices.
Services
Pet Sitting
Dog Walking
Pet Taxi
Yard Scooping
Litter Box Care
House Sitting
Fish Feeding
Reptile Care
Medication Administration
Custom Visits
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized pet care tailored to each animal's specific needs.
- Our team includes a member pursuing a veterinary technology degree.
- We are fully insured and bonded for client peace of mind.
- We provide customized dog walking sessions with flexible scheduling.
- We serve 12+ communities across Bergen, Passaic, and Essex counties.
Associations and certifications
- Pet Sitters International
- Professional United Pet Sitters
Services
Pet Sitting
Our in-home pet sitting provides personalized care with 2-4 daily visits tailored to your pet's routine. Services include feeding, medication administration, playtime, and detailed visit reports. We accommodate special needs for dogs and cats with professional attention.
Dog Walking
Customized dog walking sessions available in 15- or 25-minute increments with flexible scheduling. We provide leash walking, playtime, and bathroom breaks while maintaining consistent routines for your pet's comfort and well-being.
Pet Taxi Service
We offer reliable transportation to veterinary appointments and grooming services with pet supervision during visits. Our hourly rates include waiting time and ensure stress-free travel for your pet with professional handling throughout the process.
Yard Scooping
Weekly or bi-weekly yard cleaning services maintain hygienic outdoor spaces for multiple pets. We focus on waste removal to promote pet health and environmental cleanliness while following owner-specified schedules for consistent maintenance.
Litter Box Maintenance
Professional litter box scooping and complete changes available for 1-3 cats with owner-supplied materials. We maintain daily cleanliness standards to ensure cat comfort while following specific preferences for litter type and box placement.
Questions
What pet care services do you offer?
We provide pet sitting, dog walking, pet taxi services, yard scooping, litter box maintenance, house sitting, fish feeding, and reptile care with customized visit schedules.
Which areas do you serve?
We serve Rutherford, East Rutherford, Lyndhurst, North Arlington, Carlstadt, Hasbrouck Heights, Woodridge, Clifton, Nutley, Montclair, Kearny, Secaucus, and surrounding areas in Bergen, Passaic, and Essex counties.
Are your services insured?
Yes, we are fully insured and bonded with membership in Pet Sitters International and Professional United Pet Sitters for added client protection.
Can you administer pet medications?
Yes, we provide medication administration during visits with proper instructions from owners and veterinarians to ensure pet health needs are met.
What are your pet taxi rates?
Pet taxi services cost $32/hour (minimum 1 hour) for veterinary visits and $32 flat rate for groomer drop-off/pick-up with additional charges for extended services.
Reviews (5)
Mike S.
Feb 05, 2020
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Recently hired Laurie and her team for our two very good boys. They are older dogs and need patience and simple walks to be happy, and I can tell when I come home that the dogs are indeed happy! They look forward to their afternoon daily walks while my wife and I are at work. I really like the notes on the walk that a walker will leave, it goes a long way to making me feel like the dogs are truly cared for. Laurie was even able to have a walker - Steve - who speaks Russian, for our russian-speaking dog! How cool is that! The price is right, the service is excellent.
Zoe Arrow Topseacrets
Nov 04, 2019
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We just hired Precious Moments' services a week and a half ago. Laurie is AMAZING! She is extremely understanding with our 3 month old, Bentley. She is also very accommodating and patient and she brings comfort to us. We love knowing that our lil pup is in great LOVING, CARING and RESPONSIBLE hands. I trust her and her team to take care of my fur-baby.
James W.
Jun 16, 2019
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Found Laurie and her team on Yelp where she responded right away and continued communication and answering questions right up until the day of the meet and greet with our puppy. She really does love dogs and our dog was comfortable right away. They are very flexible, are available most weekends and have helped me keep a happy and healthy puppy on days I am at work!
Sarah S.
Dec 17, 2018
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Laurie, Dave, and the rest of their Precious Moments team are amazing! They've been walking my Destiny since she was 10 weeks old and just came home to me, and she's nearly two! They are accommodating and consistent - communication is always great, I have peace of mind, and they leave me daily notes. I interviewed others at the start, and no one compared to them!
Lisa Scheinman
Oct 24, 2018
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Precious Moments is an excellent family owned and operated dog walking service. Laurie and Dave are professional and treat our dog with care, compassion and respect. They have the walkers leave detailed notes regarding their visit with your dog. They are diligent to follow any special requests or needs we have for our dog. I feel comfortable and secure leaving my dog in their care. My dog is my baby, everything I do is for him and I was very nervous to have him in the care of someone other than family. Precious Moments is respectful of my home and the community we live in. They also care for a number of other dogs in our community.
