Business Details
10 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Pet Care in Hunterdon County
At Hunterdon's Best Pet Care, we understand how important your pets are to you. Our team provides loving, professional care that maintains your pets' routines and ensures their comfort in their own environment. With over 20 years of combined experience in pet and farm animal care, we offer tailored services including dog walking, vacation pet sitting, and specialized farm care for horses, livestock, and poultry.Our team consists of insured and bonded professionals who provide daily updates and customized care plans. Karen Basmagy, our owner, brings expertise from equine farm management and animal therapy to lead a team dedicated to compassionate service. We prioritize transparency, reliability, and clear communication to give clients complete peace of mind.
Services
Dog Walking
Pet Sitting
Farm Care
Overnight Care
Special Needs Care
Pet Taxi
Holiday Services
Details
- Year established: 2016
Highlights and features
- We are insured and bonded for client peace of mind
- Our team has 20+ years of combined experience in pet and farm care
- Tailored services for unique pet and livestock needs
- Daily updates provided for client reassurance
- Owner holds degree in equine farm/business management
What people say
Trust them completely
Excellent hands
Peace of mind
Daily texts
Properly care
Services
Dog Walking
Our 30-minute dog walking service maintains your pet's routine with customized exercise options. We accommodate potty breaks, vigorous walks, or yard playtime while providing focused attention and basic training cues. Clients with active dogs may opt for extended 1-hour play sessions. All visits include updates on your pet's condition and home security checks.
Vacation Care
Daily in-home pet sitting maintains your pet's comfort and routine during your absence. Our 30-minute visits include feeding, cleaning, playtime, and medication administration if needed. We provide home security services like mail collection and light rotation. Dogs require minimum 3 visits daily while other pets need at least 1 visit every 24 hours.
Farm Care
Specialized care for horses, goats, chickens, and other livestock during owner absence. Our experienced team handles feeding, stall cleaning, and health monitoring with customized schedules. Minimum two daily visits ensure proper animal management while maintaining farm routines. Services start at $25 per visit with scope-based pricing adjustments.
Overnight Care
Extended care services provide overnight supervision for pets requiring constant attention. Our 24-hour coverage includes multiple scheduled visits, emergency response capability, and continuous home monitoring. This service is particularly recommended for senior pets, post-surgical recovery, or households with multiple animals needing intensive care.
Special Needs Care
Tailored support for elderly pets and animals requiring medical management. Our caregivers administer medications, monitor health conditions, and provide mobility assistance. The service includes detailed record-keeping for veterinary coordination and customized care plans developed through initial consultation with pet owners.
People
Karen Basmagy
Owner and Animal Care Specialist
Karen founded Hunterdon's Best Pet Care in 2016 after 13 years in pet care services. With equine farm management degree and 4H leadership experience, she specializes in animal therapy and husbandry. Her background includes endangered species management and wellness coaching for women.
Diana Melisi
Pet Sitter, Dog Walker
Diana joined HBPC after 25 years in corporate project management. She brings extensive animal behavior knowledge from raising Seeing Eye puppies and rescue work. Her volunteer work at Hope House food ministry complements her compassionate approach to pet care.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We serve most Hunterdon County areas including Flemington, Clinton, Lebanon, and surrounding towns. Contact us if your town isn't listed - we may still be able to help.
Are you insured and bonded?
Yes, we carry comprehensive insurance through Underwriters at Lloyd's, London and are fully bonded for client protection.
How do you handle medication administration?
Our trained caregivers can administer medications as part of special needs care. We maintain detailed records and follow strict protocols for medication management.
What's your cancellation policy?
We require 24-hour notice for most services. Holiday bookings need 72-hour notice. Deposits are non-refundable for confirmed reservations.
Can you care for farm animals?
Yes, we specialize in farm care for horses, goats, chickens, and livestock with experienced caregivers who understand proper husbandry techniques.
How do you communicate during pet sitting?
We provide daily text updates with photos when possible. Clients receive detailed reports about their pet's behavior, eating habits, and any concerns.
