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Drop-In Pet Care Services in Monmouth & Middlesex County, NJ
Your pet, happy at home — even when you can't be there 🏠🐾
Feeding, playtime, litter boxes, medications and love — for dogs, cats, reptiles and every pet in between — serving Monmouth & Middlesex County.
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10% off your first service
New to Doo Diligence? Welcome to the family — enjoy 10% off your very first booking.
What every drop-in includes 🐾
- ✓Feeding and fresh water for all pets in the home
- ✓Litter box cleaning for cats 🐱
- ✓Playtime and companionship tailored to your pet's personality
- ✓Potty break or outdoor time for dogs
- ✓Photo update sent to you during or after every visit
- ✓Check-in message so you always know your pets are safe
- ✓Light home care — bringing in mail, turning lights on/off
- ✓Attentive care for exotic pets and small animals
15 min
$15
Quick check-in, feed & fresh water
30 min
$22
Feeding, playtime & a proper visit
45 min
$35
Extended care & quality time
60 min
$40
A full, unhurried visit for your pets
- All prices are for up to 2 pets.
- +$5 for each additional dog beyond 2 · +$3 for each additional cat or small pet beyond 2
- Additional fees may apply for exotic pets or pets requiring extensive medical care.
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What we check during every drop-in 🏠
Every visit follows the same careful routine — so nothing ever gets missed.
🐾 Pet care
- ✓Fresh food and water topped up for every pet in the home
- ✓Litter box scooped and cleaned for all cats
- ✓Potty break or outdoor time for dogs
- ✓Playtime and companionship tailored to your pet's personality and energy level
- ✓Medication administered exactly as instructed — pills, topicals, injections
- ✓Behavioral check — we note anything unusual in your pet's mood or energy
- ✓All pets accounted for and safe before we leave
🏠 Home security
- ✓All entry doors and gates checked and secured on arrival and departure
- ✓Lights adjusted as needed — we make the home look lived in
- ✓Mail or packages brought inside if requested
- ✓Blinds or curtains adjusted to your preference
- ✓Thermostat checked — especially important for homes with reptiles or exotic pets
- ✓No unexpected guests, no surprises — your home is exactly as you left it
📱 Communication
- ✓Photo update sent to you immediately during or after every visit
- ✓Check-in message confirming all pets are safe and well
- ✓Any concerns flagged to you immediately — we never wait until you get home
- ✓Visit notes available on request — feeding done, medications given, behavior observed
- ✓Response time under 1 hour during business hours for any questions
"This checklist applies to every single drop-in visit — regardless of duration, number of pets or service frequency. No shortcuts, no exceptions."
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Drop-in visits for every kind of pet 🐾
Dogs, cats, reptiles and everything in between — every pet in your home gets the same level of care.
🐶 For dog owners
Your dog stays home — and loves it
Dogs are creatures of routine. The familiar smells of home, their own bed, their own toys — drop-in visits preserve all of that while making sure they're fed, walked, played with and loved throughout the day. Whether your dog needs a quick 15-minute check-in or a full 60-minute visit with playtime and a walk, we build the schedule around their needs — not ours. Solo visits mean your dog gets our undivided attention every single time. Our dog drop-in visits Monmouth County families rely on keep pups happy at home.
Ideal for dogs left home alone during work hours, school runs or short trips away.
🐱 For cat owners
Cats deserve proper care too — not just a food top-up
The biggest myth in pet care is that cats are fine on their own. They're not — not for more than a day. Cats need fresh water daily, clean litter boxes, companionship and stimulation. Left alone too long they become anxious, destructive or withdrawn. Our drop-in visits for cats cover all of it — feeding, litter cleaning, playtime and a genuine check on their wellbeing. As a trusted cat sitter Monmouth County NJ families book again and again, we take cats seriously. And we send photos every visit so you can see for yourself that your cat is thriving while you're away.
Serving cat owners across Red Bank, Middletown, Rumson, Holmdel, Marlboro and all 21 Monmouth County towns we cover.
🦎 For exotic & small pet owners
Birds, reptiles, rabbits and more — all welcome
Not every pet care service in Monmouth County will take on a bearded dragon, a rabbit, a parrot or a guinea pig. We do — and we take them just as seriously as any dog or cat. As an experienced reptile pet sitter NJ owners trust and a reliable option for exotic pet care Monmouth County NJ residents recommend, we know exotic pets have specific needs around temperature, feeding schedules, lighting and handling. We discuss every requirement during your free meet and greet so there are zero surprises during the visit. Your exotic pet gets the same attentive, reliable care as every other animal in your home — with photo updates to prove it.
Additional fees may apply for exotic pets requiring specialized care. Ask us during your free meet & greet.
All pets welcome across Monmouth & Middlesex County, NJ
Is this the right fit for you? 🐾
Cat & small pet owners
Your cat, rabbit, bird or reptile needs regular feeding, litter care and companionship while you're away.
Multi-pet households
You have a mix of pets at home — dogs, cats, small animals — and need someone to care for all of them in one visit.
Pets with medical needs
Your pet needs medications, special feeding schedules or extra monitoring — we handle it all with care and precision.
Questions about our drop-in visits 🐾
Do I need to be home during the drop-in visit?
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Not at all — that's the whole point! We'll use a key or lockbox. Everything is handled securely and you'll get a photo update the moment we arrive.
Do you care for all types of pets or just dogs and cats?
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All pets — dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, rabbits, fish and more. Additional fees may apply for exotic pets or those needing extensive medical care.
How do I know my pet was actually visited?
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You'll get a photo update and check-in message during or right after every single visit — no exceptions.
What is your cancellation policy for drop-in visits?
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We ask for 24+ hours notice for a full refund. 12–23 hours notice: 50% fee. Less than 12 hours: full service fee applies.
How far in advance do I need to book?
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No strict requirement — but availability is first come, first served. The sooner you book, the better your chances of getting your preferred time.
What pet families are saying 🌟
"Our two cats are total divas and Doo Diligence handles them like pros. Daily photo updates and clean litter boxes every visit — total peace of mind while we travel."
— Sarah K.
via Google
"We have a dog, a cat and a bearded dragon. They take care of all three on one visit and send photos of each. Honestly above and beyond every single time."
— Mike R.
via Google
Ready to book your pet's first drop-in? 🏠🐾
Start with a free meet & greet — no commitment, just a friendly hello.
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