Business Details
14 Years
experience
Your Trusted Pet Care Partner in Sussex County, NJ
Founded in 2012, A Way With Animals is a locally owned and operated pet care service based in Sussex County, NJ. Our founder, Cheryl Monteleone, brings over 30 years of experience as a lifelong pet owner and former 15-year volunteer with BARKS (Byram Animal Rescue Kindness Squad). We specialize in dog walking, drop-in pet sitting, and overnight care, prioritizing pets' comfort in their familiar home environment. Our team of background-checked professionals provides personalized attention, including mid-day walks, potty breaks, and specialized care for pets with medical needs.We serve cats, small animals, and exotic pets, offering feeding, litter box maintenance, playtime, and affection. Clients appreciate our reliable service, real-time updates via text/photos, and compassionate approach that treats every pet as family. We accommodate last-minute requests and offer flexible scheduling to suit busy lifestyles. Our commitment to quality care has made us a trusted choice for pet owners across Sussex County.
Services
Dog Walking
Pet Sitting
Overnight Care
Cat Sitting
Small Animal Care
Medication Administration
Plant Watering
Mail Collection
Puppy Check-ins
Special Needs Care
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- We have over 10 years of experience in professional pet care.
- Our founder brings 30+ years of local pet care expertise.
- We handle pets with special medical needs and routines.
- We provide real-time updates with photos during every visit.
- Our team includes background-checked, animal-loving professionals.
What people say
Most wonderful people
Truly care for animals
Piece of mind
Extra visits during heatwave
Personalized attention
Services
Dog Walking
Daily on-leash walks provide dogs with essential exercise, bathroom breaks, and environmental enrichment. Our walks last 20-25 minutes, allowing pets to explore safely while maintaining their routine. Clients receive photo updates after each visit.
Pet Sitting
Scheduled drop-in visits for feeding, watering, litter box cleaning, and companionship. Services include playtime, medication administration, and customized care for cats and small animals. Each visit ends with a detailed text update and photos.
Overnight Care
In-home pet sitting maintains pets' routines while owners travel. Includes feeding, playtime, medication management, and emergency response. Ideal for pets requiring consistent care in their familiar environment without boarding facilities.
Special Needs Care
Tailored services for pets with medical conditions, dietary restrictions, or mobility challenges. Our caregivers follow specific routines for medication administration, mobility assistance, and specialized feeding requirements while ensuring comfort in the pet's home.
Small Animal Care
Customized care for birds, fish, rodents, and reptiles including habitat maintenance, feeding, and environmental enrichment. Services ensure proper temperature control, diet management, and interaction appropriate for each species' needs during owner absences.
People
Cheryl Monteleone
Owner
Cheryl founded A Way With Animals in 2012 after 15 years volunteering with BARKS animal rescue. With 30+ years in Sussex County and lifelong pet ownership experience, she specializes in compassionate, routine-based pet care.
Questions
What services do you offer for dogs?
We provide daily dog walking, potty breaks, and overnight care. All services include real-time updates with photos of your pet during each visit.
Can you care for pets with special medical needs?
Yes, we handle various medical requirements by following your pet's specific routine for medication, diet, and mobility assistance in their home environment.
How do you communicate during service?
After every visit, you'll receive a text update with details about your pet's activities and photos showing their current condition.
What areas do you service?
We serve all Sussex County, NJ including Hampton Township, Lafayette, Newton, Sparta, and surrounding communities with local pet sitters available.
How do you handle holiday care?
We operate year-round including major holidays with a $10 surcharge applying for New Years Eve/Day, Easter, Memorial Day, and other specified holidays.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept cash and check payments for our pet care services with no financing options currently available.
