Our Services
While You Work & Play
● Walks
● Drop-Ins
● Daycare
While You Travel
● Boarding
● House Sitting
● Almost Overnights
● Plant Care
● Home Checks
While You Wed
● Dog Wedding Attendant — NJ and NYC
While You Work & Play
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Private Dog Walks
One-on-one walks at your pup’s pace with sniffing, enrichment, fresh water, and a happy photo update. GPS tracked in Time To Pet and tailored to your routine.
For multi-dog households, we also provide private sibling walks!
Rates
15 Minutes - $20
30 minutes - $35
60 minutes - $60Weekends + $5
Holidays + $15
Puppy + $5
Additional Dog + $15Meds as instructed included
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Drop-In Visits
For Dogs, Cats & Other Pets
Comfort check and care at home for dogs, cats, and small pets. We handle fresh food and water, litter or pee-pad care, meds as instructed, playtime, and lots of love!
Rates
15 minutes - $20
30 minutes - $35
60 minutes - $60Weekends + $5
Holidays + $15Good to know
● Ideal for cats and small pets
● Photo updates every visit
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Daycare
For Dogs
Up to 12 hours in our home. A cozy, low-key day with us that includes gentle structure, enrichment, naps, and regular potty breaks. Perfect for dogs who prefer a calmer setting than a large facility.
Rates
Up to 12 hours - $85
Additional dog, same household + $25Good to know
● Set drop-off and pick-up windows provided at booking
● Late pick-up after the window + $15 per 30 minutes
● Very limited spots to keep it peaceful and personalizedPlease note: We share our home with a gentle 15-year-old Pom and may host a small number of other well-mannered canine guests during your dog’s stay.
While You Travel
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Boarding
For Dogs
Treat your pup to the comfort and security of a stay in our home. We welcome each guest as part of the family, providing personalized attention, cozy rest spaces, and plenty of love while you’re away. Your dog will enjoy a warm, home-like environment—not a kennel—so you can travel knowing they’re safe, happy, and cared for.
Rates
Starting at $150 per night
+$25 per additional petPlease note: We share our home with a gentle 15-year-old Pom and may host a small number of other well-mannered canine guests during your dog’s stay.
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House Sitting
For Dogs, Cats & Other Pets
Overnight comfort in your pet’s own space. We arrive in the evening and stay through the night to handle dinner, an evening walk, the morning routine, and plenty of companionship. For pets who need daytime company, add daytime drop-ins.
Rates
12-Hour Overnight Care in your home
from 7pm - 7am - $185
Holidays + $25
Additional Dog + $25Recommended add-ons
● Midday drop-in during travel days
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Almost Overnights
For Dogs, Cats & Other Pets
The perfect in-between when a full overnight is not needed. Includes an evening drop-in before bed and an early morning drop-in to start the day, with meals, potty breaks, and meds as instructed.
Rates
60-Min Morning + 60-Min Evening Visit: $115
Optional midday check + $35
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Plant Care
Keep your green friends thriving while you wander. We water to schedule, check soil and light, tidy leaves, and send a quick status update. Great alone or paired with pet visits.
Rates
• $35 quick visit (up to ~20 indoor plants)
• $50 standard visit (larger collections, patio planters, small garden)
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Home Checks
A quick home check for travelers without pets. We bring in packages, rotate lights and curtains, run faucets or flush as requested, and send a photo checklist so you return to a home that feels lived in.
Rates
$25 per check (up to 15 minutes)
$40 longer check (30 mininutes)
While You Wed
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Dog Wedding Attendant
Your pup, in your love story. We handle transport, water, and walk breaks, wrangling for photos, ring-bearing practice, and on-site care so you can be fully present.
Rates
Ceremony Cameo, up to 2 hours:
Pickup, handler at venue, photo assist, drop-off - $450
Classic Half Day, up to 4 hours:
Timeline consult, transport, full photo coverage, handler on standby - $825
Full Day, up to 8 hours:
Extended coverage between events, all of the above - $1,450Add-ons
Extra dog +$125
Rehearsal +$200
Travel outside JC and Manhattan +$1.50 per mile or tolls
Overnight boarding at our standard nightly rateGood to know
● Non-refundable retainer due at booking to secure your date
● Final timeline due 14 days before the event
● Proof of rabies and current vaccines required for venue entry
Which service is right for my pet?
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15-Minute Quick-Relief Dog Walks
Perfect for pups who just need a quick potty break, our 15-minute Quick Relief Walks are designed to allow your dog to stretch their legs, sniff around, and take care of business.
Ideal for senior dogs, puppies in potty training, or busy pet parents on the go, this short walk provides your dog with a refreshing break during the day without the commitment of a full walk.
30-Minute Dog Walks
Our 30-minute dog walks are the perfect balance of exercise, enrichment, and potty time. Great for dogs with moderate energy levels, this walk gives your pup the chance to stretch, explore, and release pent-up energy—helping reduce boredom and anxiety. It’s also a great way to maintain a healthy routine and support your dog’s physical and mental well-being!
60-Minute Dog Walks
Our 60-minute walks are perfect for high-energy dogs who need extra time to burn off steam, explore their surroundings, and enjoy a full hour of movement and mental stimulation.
Ideal for active pups, younger dogs, or breeds that thrive on exercise, this longer walk helps reduce boredom, anxiety, and unwanted behaviors at home. It’s also a great option for dogs who may not have access to a yard or need more socialization and sensory enrichment.
A happy, tired pup is just a walk away!
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15-Minute Drop-In Visits
Quick, convenient, and stress-free - Our 15-minute drop-in visits are perfect for quick check-ins to make sure your pet is happy, comfortable, and cared for.
Whether it’s a potty break for your pup, fresh food and water for your cat, litter box maintenance, or a few minutes of play and companionship, we make sure your pet is safe, comfortable, and happy.
Ideal for senior pets, low-energy animals, or quick check-ins during a busy day—because sometimes, a little TLC goes a long way!
30-Minute Drop-In Visits
Our 30-minute drop-in visits provide dedicated care and attention for your pets!
Perfect for dogs who just need some indoor playtime, a potty break in the yard, or a cuddle session, and for cats who appreciate a little companionship, fresh food, water, and litter box care.This visit offers more time for enrichment, belly rubs, or just keeping your pets company while you're away.
A great option for multi-pet homes or pets who thrive on a little extra love and routine!
60-Minute Drop-In Visits
Our 60-minute drop-in visits are ideal for pets who need extra attention, enrichment, or companionship!
Perfect for dogs who enjoy backyard playtime or indoor games, and cats who love interactive toys or cozy cuddle sessions. We’ll handle all the essentials—feeding, fresh water, litter box or potty break care—plus give your pets the love and engagement they crave.
Great for puppies, seniors, or pets who spend long hours alone, this extended visit ensures they feel calm, cared for, and content.
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Our in-home boarding service offers your dog a true home-away-from-home experience. Your pup will live right alongside us in our home—not in a kennel—so they enjoy a familiar, cozy environment filled with love, attention, and playtime. We keep their routine as close to normal as possible, providing companionship, potty breaks, meals, and snuggles to make their stay feel just like home.
You can travel worry-free, knowing your best friend is safe, happy, and cared for as part of our family.
FAQs
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We currently serve the Paulus Hook, Harsimus Cove, and Hamilton Park neighborhoods in Downtown Jersey City.
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While we are most experienced in caring for dogs, we are open to caring for cats, birds, fish, reptiles, etc.
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Yes, While You Wander LLC is insured through Pet Care Insurance! We take the safety of your pets, your home, and our business seriously.
Our policy includes General Liability, Animal Bailee Coverage, Vet Bill Reimbursement, Lost Key Liability Coverage, and Broadened Property Damage Coverage.
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Absolutely! We love sending updates of our time together with your little loves. We use the Time to Pet app for all pet parent communications and to send visit reports that include photos.
For boarding and housesitting, you let us know how frequently you’d like to receive updates and we’ll make it happen!
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Yes, all walks include GPS tracking through the Time to Pet app and our route will be included in each visit report card.
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All client communication, scheduling, invoicing, and payment processing will take place through Time to Pet. Time to Pet payments are powered by Stripe.
Clients can access Time to Pet through the Time to Pet mobile app and via desktop.
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After completing and submitting our booking form, we’ll be sure to get back to your request within 24-48 hours.
If we can accommodate your request, we’ll reach out to you via email to schedule a 20-minute meet-and-greet, which we require for new clients, so we can get to know your pets.
Our meet-and-greet fee is $25.
To schedule your meet-and-greet, we’ll invite you to join Time to Pet where you’ll have the opportunity to review our Terms of Service, update your client and pet profiles, complete our Vet Release form, start booking, pay your invoices, and receive pet updates :)
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Please note that we have a sweet and friendly 15-year-old Pomeranian named Pascal, who likes to keep to himself and prefers to be around dogs that will give him space.
Including Pascal, we care for a max of 3 pets at a time when boarding in our home and will communicate whether another pet will be staying with us during the dates requested prior to approving your booking.
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While You Wander LLC reserves the right to charge a cancellation fee of 100% of the scheduled visits for services canceled with less than 24 hours’ notice prior to the commencement of scheduled service, which includes walks, drop-in visits, day care, boarding, and house sitting.
While You Wander LLC reserves the right to charge a cancellation fee of 50% of the scheduled visits for boarding and house sitting services canceled with less than 48 hours’ notice prior to the scheduled service.