Business Details
36 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Pet Sitting Service in Princeton, NJ
A Door A Pet has been providing professional in-home pet care services in central New Jersey since 1990. Founded by lifelong animal lover Cindy Valush Sikora, our veterinarian-recommended company specializes in personalized pet sitting, dog walking, and medication administration for dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, and exotic pets. We serve Princeton, Mercer, Middlesex, and Somerset counties with 24/7 availability, offering customized care plans that maintain pets' routines while their owners travel.Our comprehensive home management services include mail collection, plant care, and security monitoring to ensure both pet and property safety. With over three decades of experience, we combine deep local knowledge with specialized training to deliver reliable, compassionate care that gives pet owners complete peace of mind.
Services
In-Home Pet Sitting
Dog Walking
Cat Care
Pet Meds Administration
Other Critters Care
Home Management
House Sitting
Emergency Services
Alarm Response
Concierge Services
Details
- Year established: 1990
Highlights and features
- We have been serving Princeton area pet owners since 1990
- Our team provides 24/7 emergency pet care services
- Certified in administering medications to pets with special needs
- Offering customized care plans tailored to each pet's routine
- Comprehensive home management services included with pet care
What people say
Very reliable
Excellent care
Flexible with schedules
Regular updates provided
Expert medication administration
Services
In-Home Pet Sitting
Our in-home pet sitting maintains your pet's normal routine in their familiar environment. Trained caregivers visit daily to feed, exercise, and provide companionship while administering any required medications. This service includes basic home maintenance tasks to keep your property secure during your absence.
Dog Walking
Daily dog walking services keep pets active and engaged while owners are away. Our experienced walkers handle dogs of all sizes and temperaments, providing necessary exercise and bathroom breaks while maintaining consistent schedules for your pet's comfort.
Cat Care
Specialized cat care services include feeding, litter box maintenance, and interactive play sessions. Our caregivers follow specific instructions for food preferences and medication needs while ensuring cats remain in their stress-free home environment.
Home Management
Our comprehensive home management service includes mail collection, trash removal, lighting control, and security monitoring. We also water plants, maintain HVAC systems, and respond to alarm activations to protect your property while you travel.
Pet Meds Administration
Trained staff administer oral medications, insulin injections, and topical treatments according to veterinarian instructions. We maintain detailed records and provide regular updates to ensure proper medication management for pets with special health needs.
People
Cindy Valush Sikora
Owner
Cindy founded A Door A Pet in 1990 after working in the medical field. A lifelong animal lover, she has over 30 years of experience in pet care and has built a reputation for reliable, compassionate service in central New Jersey.
Questions
What pet care services do you offer?
We provide in-home pet sitting, dog walking, cat care, medication administration, and home management services for various pets including dogs, cats, birds, and reptiles.
Do you serve areas outside Princeton?
Yes, we serve Mercer, Middlesex, and Somerset counties including Princeton Junction, Kingston, Lawrenceville, and Skillman. Please call to confirm your specific location.
Are you available for emergency pet care?
Yes, we offer 24/7 emergency services with trained staff available 365 days a year for urgent pet care needs.
How do you handle pets with medical needs?
Our team is trained in administering medications and caring for pets with special medical requirements, including insulin injections and post-operative care.
What home management services are included?
We offer mail collection, plant watering, trash removal, security monitoring, and alarm response services to maintain your home's appearance while you travel.
Reviews (7)
Melinda Varian
Jun 01, 2022
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We have been using A-Door-A-Pet's services since 2006 and have found them to be absolutely reliable at both pet-sitting and house-sitting. Cindy and her staff have repeatedly shown remarkable responsibility and ingenuity when problems have arisen while we were away, such as a bad wasp infestation which they completely resolved while we were away, and a broken door lock, which they managed to get fixed with us out of the country.
Every weird request we've ever made has been handled cheerfully and expertly, and all of our houseplants have thrived under their care (not to mention our cat). I couldn't recommend them more strongly. Melinda Varian
Every weird request we've ever made has been handled cheerfully and expertly, and all of our houseplants have thrived under their care (not to mention our cat). I couldn't recommend them more strongly. Melinda Varian
Lauren Wright
May 25, 2022
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We love Cindy and A-Door-A-Pet. I contact Cindy and Murphy at least once a month to watch our two cats. One requires medication twice daily and I know he is receiving excellent care in their hands.
Claus Andersen
May 21, 2022
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We used their service for our two dachshunds for many years and were very pleased with them. Suzette and Heather were our favorites at the time. We also used them for overnights when we were away and never had any issues until one of the sitters got sick and they had to have a sub come to our house while we were going to Canada. Our dogs were pretty easy to deal with and we had given very specific instructions about not lifting up the boy as he didn't like that.
Half way to Toronto we got the call that the sitter had been bit (and the dog never did that to anyone before) and was going to the hospital. Long story short: We got sued for $10.000.00 and we strongly disagreed with our insurance provider at the time State Farm (which we don't use any more) but they said it was easier to pay than going to court. The owner Cindy (that we always liked) unfortunately had only one comment: It is between us and the sitter. The point here is - Please look at the fine print. If there is ever an issue you are on your own and she is not taking any responsibility.
Half way to Toronto we got the call that the sitter had been bit (and the dog never did that to anyone before) and was going to the hospital. Long story short: We got sued for $10.000.00 and we strongly disagreed with our insurance provider at the time State Farm (which we don't use any more) but they said it was easier to pay than going to court. The owner Cindy (that we always liked) unfortunately had only one comment: It is between us and the sitter. The point here is - Please look at the fine print. If there is ever an issue you are on your own and she is not taking any responsibility.
Skye-Lindey Berntson
Oct 07, 2021
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Cindy and her wonderful team have cared for our cat many times. We travel to see family and are away for long stretches. Our cat is always well cared for and we appreciate having peace of mind while we're gone. We strongly recommend their services!
Kassie K.
Jul 12, 2021
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Cindy took great care of my senior cat, Saki! Saki can be quite a handful but Cindy was always available and willing to put up with Saki's quirks. Thank you, Cindy!
Nila Eisenach
Jun 22, 2021
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A-Door-A-Pet does a wonderful job. Cindy is professional, responsive and reliable. We couldn't ask for anyone better. Our cat has medical needs and Cindy and her staff have done a great job keeping him on track and healthy when we are away. They clean up after the our cat - his space is spotless when we return. It is wonderful to be able to be gone and to have no worries.
Ihan Quijano
Jun 12, 2021
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We love Door a Pet they are spectacular with my dog, Charlie. We used 3-4 times a week for regular walks since July of this year. Since the beginning they were very friendly and always made sure Charlie is happy and that I knew he was loved by the crew. Cindy is the best and Charlie loves her so so much! We highly recommend Door a Pet they are the best!