Local Pet Care in Newark, NJ

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VetMedics Pet Care Services

VetMedics Pet Care offers a full range of pet care services including emergency transport, in home euthanasia, pet sitting and dog walking. Located in NY's Hudson Valley for over 11 years, we offer select services throughout the valley and tri-state area.

  • Dog Sitting
  • Cat Sitting
  • Dog Walking
  • Pet Taxi
  • In-Home Boarding
  • Exotic Animal Care
Boncy Paw Palace

Boncy Paw Palace was founded in 2024 by Emmanuela and Amber, two passionate animal lovers with 10+ years of experience in pet care. After witnessing the stress pet owners faced when leaving their furry friends in traditional boarding facilities, we deci...

  • Cat Sitting
  • Dog Walking
  • Overnights
  • Training
  • Pet Taxi
  • Pet Waste Removal
  • In-Home Boarding
  • Dog Day Care
  • Dog Sitting
The Kearny Dog Walker

  • Dog Sitting
  • Dog Walking
  • Overnights
  • Dog Hiking
  • Pet Taxi
  • Cat Sitting

Is Newark, NJ, pet-friendly?


Newark is the Garden State's largest city. It has tons of culture, arts, and entertainment for those looking for fun city nightlife. And because Newark is the nation's third oldest city, you'll find tons of fascinating history here too!

There are tons of pet-friendly places to visit and things to do in this town. First of all, many of the stores will let you bring your furbaby inside with you, as long as they are well-behaved and on-leash.

Not only can you shop around together in pet supplies shops and home improvement stores, but you can even take your pup with you into places like Pottery Barn, Macy's, and many of the stores in City Place at the Promenade. You'll find more than enough pet-friendly shops and dog-friendly restaurants hereā€¦ or you can enjoy just walking along the river together.

Looking for more outdoor time? Check out all of the dog parks and off-leash areas in Newark. And don't forget about finding local pet care. There are plenty of wonderful pet care businesses in town to take care of all your furbaby's needs. Just type in your zip code above, and you'll find amazing pet sitters, dog walkers, cat sitters, and more in and around Newark, NJ.

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