Business Details
14 Years
experience
Your Trusted Pet Care Partner in Sussex County
Founded in 2012, A Way With Animals was established by Cheryl Monteleone, a lifelong pet owner and former 15-year volunteer with BARKS, the Byram Animal Rescue Kindness Squad. Our company specializes in dog walking, pet sitting, and overnight care services designed to maintain pets' routines in their familiar home environments. We prioritize personalized attention, offering mid-day walks, potty breaks, and specialized care for pets with medical needs. Our team of background-checked professionals ensures pets receive fresh water, meals, playtime, and affectionate interaction during every visit. We serve Sussex County, NJ, with a focus on stress-free care for dogs, cats, and small animals.Our commitment to quality includes free consultations, real-time updates with photos, and flexible scheduling to accommodate busy lifestyles. We handle special requests such as plant watering, mail collection, and holiday visits, ensuring comprehensive support for pet owners. Our experience with diverse animals, including chameleons, guinea pigs, and ducks, informs our adaptable care approach. We emphasize transparency in operations, maintaining consistent communication with clients throughout our service duration.
Services
Dog Walking
Pet Sitting
Overnight Care
Cat Sitting
Small Animal Care
Puppy Check-ins
Medical Care Assistance
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- We offer 24/7 personalized customer support during service hours.
- Our team consists of background-checked professionals with 10+ years combined experience.
- We provide real-time updates with photos and texts after every service visit.
- We handle specialized medical care routines for pets with specific needs.
- Our flexible scheduling accommodates last-minute requests and variable needs.
What people say
Wonderful people
Treated my cat
Sent video updates
Added extra visits
Genuine compassion
Services
Dog Walking
Daily on-leash walks provide exercise and bathroom breaks for dogs. Our trained walkers ensure safe outdoor exploration while maintaining consistent routines. Clients receive real-time updates with photos after each visit.
Pet Sitting
In-home visits for feeding, litter box cleaning, and playtime. We maintain pets' regular schedules while owners travel. Services include medication administration and special care for senior or medical needs pets.
Overnight Care
Companion stays provide continuous pet supervision. We feed, play, and comfort pets throughout the night. Ideal for anxious animals or those requiring frequent attention during owner absences.
Small Animal Care
Specialized care for birds, fish, rodents, and reptiles. Services include habitat maintenance, feeding, and enrichment activities. Our staff understands unique needs of non-traditional pets.
Medical Care Assistance
Administering medications, monitoring special diets, and following veterinary instructions. We accommodate pets with chronic conditions or temporary recovery requirements.
People
Cheryl Monteleone
Owner
Cheryl founded A Way With Animals in 2012 after 15 years volunteering with BARKS animal rescue. With 30+ years local experience, she specializes in personalized pet care while maintaining strict safety standards.
Questions
What pet species do you care for?
We handle dogs, cats, birds, fish, rodents, and reptiles with specialized care routines tailored to each animal's specific needs.
How do you communicate during service?
Clients receive text updates with photos after every visit showing their pet's activities and overall condition.
Can you handle pets with medical needs?
Yes, we follow medication schedules and special care instructions while maintaining regular veterinary communication.
What service areas do you cover?
We operate throughout Sussex County, NJ including Newton, Sparta, Lafayette, and surrounding communities.
How are emergency situations handled?
Our staff proactively addresses urgent needs like extreme weather by implementing cooling measures and increasing visit frequency when necessary.
