Mark is the best dog walker we have ever had. He treats our dog Sammy like he would his own and is very sweet and caring with him. True story: Mark once fought off a raccoon that attacked Sammy in the middle of the day during a walk and was much more concerned about Sammy being ok than himself. He is conscientious, great with animals, and takes wonderful photos. Everyone we have recommended Mark to has been very happy with him. We are lucky to have found him (by word of mouth originally) and we highly recommend him! Edit to add that he has been walking Sammy since 2018 and has more than once been able to squeeze us in on short notice for an unexpected weekend walk. read more

My special needs pup hand-selected Mark one day nearly two years ago by jumping all over him during a walk. Our "corporate" walking service had permanently shuttered without notice, leaving us out in the cold. When I apologized for his conduct, Mark replied "no problem--I take care of animals for a living." I promptly took Mark's business card and he's been nothing short of a lifesaver ever since. Overnights, mid-day walks, longterm stays, Mark does it all, including feedings and prompt updates with photos. I couldn't begin to count the number of times each such service had to be requested on short notice and Mark was able to come through. If that weren't enough, my dog--a rescue-- has considerable behavioral deficits. Because of this, there are about 4 people in this world to whom I entrust my furry friend with complete confidence. Mark is one of them. read more

We have worked with Mark these past 4 years and could not recommend him more! Mark is always available for every trip and holiday; he also sends us a picture each day which puts us at ease while we are away! read more

Mark is wonderful and the best in the city. We have been trusting mark since 2022 and for all short/long trips, he has been helping with taking care of our two cats. He is punctual and very good with them even if one of them is super shy. You can leave a set of instructions and he is follow it for your kids to the T. Mark is also a great photographer and clicks amazing pictures of them to update us with how they are doing. read more

Quick responses, prompt arrival, gets along with my normally skittish cats, and sends good pictures of them!

For a long time, I despaired of finding a person I could really trust my 7yo male cat Ender with. He's an indoor-outdoor cat with a large personality and needs lots of love and attention if he's left at home alone for too long by himself. I've had people turn me down because they don't want to be responsible for a cat that might run away, and I've had people miss days of feeding, and people that have let an eye infection go on that cost me a lot at the vet after. With Mark, there's no need for any worry. He was late to our first meeting, but once I saw him with Ender I knew that I would always be calling him if I needed someone to take care of my cat for a few days. Ender loves him dearly, especially because Mark takes the time to meticulously brush him and clean his litter box. Every single day Mark comes by, he sends an update as well as a photo. Ender is always happy and healthy whenever I return, and I never have to fear that Mark will miss a day. Thank you, Mark, for giving my dearest cat the love and attention that he needs when I'm gone! Below are photos he took. read more

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We used Mark to take care of our two cats, Penny and Watson, while we lived in Jersey City over the course of a four year period (we just moved out of JC September 2017). Mark is simply amazing. When he first came to meet with us, he asked a lot of questions about food and medications, habits, and favorite toys. Every time he came back, he always had the right information and followed up if he had any questions. Our cats were also obsessed with him - one time he came over to grab keys for an upcoming trip and our two cats ran over to him meowing and excited to see him. That means he actually cares for them and plays with them while we're gone - it's more than just feeding them and cleaning their littler box. Mark is also extremely trustworthy so we had no problem gifting him a spare set of keys to our apartment. He always provides photos, often accompanied by funny captions and commentary. We always look forward to receiving the photos of our babies while we're traveling. He's also extremely reliable and there was even a few instances where I forgot to tell him we were going away until short notice, but he was always accommodating and kind. It was honestly a huge relief to have Mark as our cat sitter and he will be hard to replace in our new town. read more

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Mark is honestly, truly the best. Our cat Elliot is not fond of everyone, and has a pretty big personality. He also can be pretty anxious after we have been away. Mark made all of that so much easier. Ever since having Mark care for Elliot twice a day while away, he is perfectly fine while we are gone, and is in great spirits when we return! Elliot took to him very quickly and we have been using him for the last few years. Anywhere from one night up to about 4 nights. Mark always shows up for visits in a timely manor, spends some time playing with Elliot or just spends some time on the couch- he always follows up with a thoughtful update message and photo with each visit, and always leaves everything cleaned up and neat. We have moved to Brooklyn and are so sad to have to find someone else- and it will be impossible to fill his shoes!! read more

Mark is GREAT, very professional and reliable! Every time my husband and I are out of town, we ask for his help to take care of our cat. Harold definitely loves him after his first visit - evidence attached:) read more

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Mark is fantastic! He took great care of our two kitties while we were away for the weekend, and we came home to two happy and well cared-for cats. Mark's really nice and very attentive to detail, and he provided us with daily updates and pictures. We will absolutely use Mark again in the future! read more

We have used Mark for nearly a year now. He's been great with our two Siamese cats; always shows up as scheduled, always gets photos to send, and we always come home to full water and food bowls. Overall we feel very comfortable traveling and leaving them in his care. One needed antibiotics while we were away and Mark handled that as well... If you've ever tried to give a cat medicine you know that is not an easy or enjoyable task, especially once they have figured out what's coming. read more

Mark has been cat sitting our two kitties for almost 8 years and he is very reliable. He spends 30 minutes with them each visit and sends me photo updates of my kitties. Very satisfied with his services! read more

Mark is a very reliable pet sitter. We have some particular requirements for our cats' feedings and he follows them exactly. We feel very comfortable while on vacation knowing that Mark is taking care of them. read more

Mark is an absolute professional with our two boys. We have a 2 and a 4 year old lab that look forward to waking with mark on a daily basis. There has never been a time of fear when the boys are with Mark as he treats them as his own. Separately Mark seems to always be available, as my fiancé and I have strange working hours and sometimes ask for his assistance last minute, of which he is always willing to help any way he can. Coming from someone who takes their dogs safety very seriously, I have all the confidence in the world in Mark and HIGHLY recommend for any pet owners in need. read more

Mark is an extremely responsible, responsive, caring cat sitter. I have hired Mark for both long and short visits for my elderly cat Zoe (she is 20!) and I never worry when Mark is watching her! Mark sends pictures and writes you after every visit. He is a very consistent and clear communicator and takes notes on every little detail that you request of him. I have never had one worry or issue and I have used Mark's service for years now. I highly recommend Mark for your pet service needs. He is, quite simply, wonderful! read more

My puppy was trapped in his crate for 8 hours because Mark didn't show up and never notified us. If he just gave me one call or text, I could've called my friend to at least give my puppy dinner and let him out of his crate to potty. But apparently his other clients are so valuable to him that he will just go look after their pets and will not say a word until next morning telling me that "mistakes happen". I understand it happens that someone just simply doesn't want my business. But can you just tell me? Ghosting and lying about the visits that never occurred is not something a person that I trust my home's key does. I know this review probably will not affect his business because he prioritizes old clients. Apparently according to the reviews, he is the greatest since sliced bread. But if you are new to this, at least rethink about the genuineness of all 5-star reviews. Or maybe, just go somewhere else that values your money more since we also saw him cut 30-minute walk to 20 minute. read more

Mark treats our cats (Bucky and Chubs) like his own and they don't even miss us when we are away! Love his commentary and pictorial updates when we are away. Very reasonable prices for first class service. read more

Mark was an amazing find for our three cats!! Was always available on the days we were requesting and so quick to respond! While we were away, he'd spend 30 minutes taking care of any specifics we gave and made sure to give them plenty of love and attention. I always looked forward to the pics he would send that warmed my heart while I was missing them...he even got my scaredy cat to come out and say hi! He took such great care of our fluffs that he quickly became our go to anytime we headed out of town. HIGHLY recommend him to care for your animal fam...even offered to water the plants! read more

Mark is a gem. I can go on vacation and know my 3 kitties are being cared for well. Mark gives me peace of mind. Mark is attentive to detail, responsible, and thorough. I have three fussy geriatric cats all above 10 years of age with special needs. He makes sure they are fed, watered, and cleaned. The old one gets her pill. He sends the best cat photo updates and text messages per visit. I am attaching photos all taken by Mark of my beauties. Highly recommend! read more

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We have used Mark's expert service now for about 4 years and have always appreciated his experience, flexibility, and his absolute passion for the care of animals. We had a very difficult to please kitty who Mark patiently cared for despite her persnickety personality. Our new kitty is more easy going and really loves the play and entertainment that Mark provides when he visits. I can always count on Mark to be available, even when we make last minute plans. I also love knowing that he has years of experience caring for animals, including the ability to administer medicine if necessary. All in all, I feel really lucky to have found such a caring and capable cat sitter right in my own neighborhood. read more

I had to go away for a business trip for quite some time and an unknown return date. Mark was super helpful and took great care of my cat. He also sent me picture updates daily which was a nice touch. Whenever I have to leave town again, Mark will be the first person I get in touch with. Highly recommended. read more

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Mark has been a god send in caring for our new pup Leonard. His kindness, attentiveness, and professionalism continue to amaze me every single day. He's so much more than a dog walker, he is a dog whisperer! The first time I saw Mark interact with my dog, I legitimately almost cried he was THAT GOOD. I was lost and confused with a new dog, and Mark swooped in and showed us everything would be fine. I have learned so much from Mark about handling a dog, I can't imagine my life without him. Just an all around amazing person offering an amazing service. read more

Mark is consistent, consistently available, friendly, dependable, and reasonably priced. He has been helping take care of my cat Lincoln for several years now and has been available every time I've needed him, even in difficult situations and short notice. While this is not a requisite for any business, it is indicative of the care and dedication that Mark has shown his feline friends. On more than one occasion he has gone beyond what I have asked for him and is a consistent asset for a person with a shifting travel schedule. I wholeheartedly recommend him and am lucky to have his help with Lincoln. He is also a phenomenal cat photographer. read more

Mark is great! I've used him for 2 trips so far. The first time was for a last minute funeral out of town and he was able to squeeze in a last minute visit to get keys and the run-down and was so sweet getting to know my kitty. Very thorough with a full list of questions and wrote everything down. Sent me a cute photo and update at each visit. 2nd trip was just over a week and same sweet photos and updates at each visit. Another 9-day trip coming up and it's a relief knowing my kitty is in good hands! Reasonably priced as well. read more

Mark has been an amazing cat sitter over the last 4+ years. When he visits, he provides timely updates, is great at accommodating our cats' idiosyncrasies and never misses an appointment. We always have peace of mind when we go on vacation knowing our cats are in great hands. read more

Mark was excellent to work with and took great and loving care of our pup, Ruby. He was very attentive to detail and extremely communicative after each walk, sending photos and updates after they had spent time together. Although we ended up opting to put Ruby in a doggie playgroup (she needs the socialization) instead of daily walks, we are keeping Mark in our contacts as an excellent option when Ruby needs a walk from someone other than us. I highly recommend him. read more

We found Mark through a fellow Jersey City cat on the Cats of Instagram Community. Mark is a responsible & trustworthy pet sitter who is always available & on time when we need him. On his visits to our home, he always sends us the cutest pictures of our cats & a text giving us an update on their wellbeing. In our absence, if one of our cats needed medical attention, we trust Mark to be able to handle this type of situation. Our minds are always at ease when we are away because we know that Mark is taking great care of Asher & Wally! Mark will also water plants & pick up the mail if requested. Please consider Mark the next time you take a trip away from your fur babies! read more

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Mark has been taking care of my two cats for 4 years now. I couldn't ask for a more responsible, reliable and caring person to watch my babies. He also happens to be a fantastic animal photographer and has captured the best pictures of Henry and Bella. Double win! I have called him last minute and he always makes himself available. He has also cared for one of my friends' pets during a health emergency and he went ABOVE AND BEYOND making sure the kitty was taken care of. He is a gentle soul with a huge heart who obviously loves animals. This is why we love him! I would recommend him with 50 stars if that was an option! read more

It couldn't be more evident that Mark is a responsible and genuinely nurturing (animal) person. From caring for my two needy cats when I'm away to taking my highly energetic pup on daily walks, Mark always manages to uphold a high level of professionalism. Mark always goes to great lengths to accommodate my erratic schedule. The photos and messages he sends each day are funny and thoughtful-- I actually look forward to receiving them. Having gone through my fair share of walkers before finding the right one, I plan to hold on to Mark for dear life:) As far as dog walkers go-- he's the real deal! read more

Mark has been walking our dog for almost a year and it's been such a pleasure! Very responsible and reliable, not to mention our puppy just LOVES him! We tried someone else and we were very disappointed so really glad we found Mark! read more

Mark is amazing! Super trustworthy and makes sure our little buddy gets lots of attention while we are away. Mark also sends regular updates with photos so we know that Kebab has been fed and is feeling ok. Highly recommend! read more

Mark is more than you could ever ask for in an animal caretaker; we knew our cats were in loving, understanding hands when we went on trips and we had check -ins every day filled with pictures and notes on his visits. We feel truly lucky to have Jersey City Tails to call on for any trip we take. Mark is incredibly dependable, professional and loving with the pets he is responsible for, and it is obvious he truly loves animals! read more

We travel frequently for work and for family. We can always count on Mark to take care of our two frenchies, and I'm certain they are very fond of him. We know they are in safe and caring hands when we are traveling, and it's a huge relief. We can't recommend Mark enough for pet care. read more

I've know Mark for 10 years, even before he decided to start his pet sitting business. Once he did I was happy to give it a try for a friend. Well, now there's nobody I'd rather have walk and/or stay overnight with my dog! He is great with her and always keeps me informed on how they are doing with witty texts and photos. And an extra bonus!!! Mark is a great photographer and always sends me amazing photos of my dog. (Follow Jersey City Tails on Instagram!) I couldn't say enough good things. Give him a try on your next weekend away. You won't be sorry! read more

When I was living in Jersey City, I used Jersey City Tails to tend to my kittens while I was out of town and could not have been happier with the experience. Mark was professional and on-time for every appointment and the cats loved having him around. We felt very calm and reassured having Mark watch them while we were away and he made sure to send us photos from each visit. I would highly recommend Mark and Jersey City Tails for pet sitting/watching! read more

I am very grateful to have Mark in Jersey City. He has cared for our kitty during two separate week long vacations and it has been a pleasure to work with him both times. Of course he is reliable and a great communicator, but the best part is that I can tell he truly cares for animals. My Cat immediately came to him and I could tell when we returned that kitty was not stressed at all. I really have nonnegative feedback. I would gladly book him again for future needs. read more

Mark took care of my cat during a week-long vacation - it was my first time using him. He is very organized, and very caring! He asked a lot of questions, took notes, went over everything with me. My cat is extremely skittish around anyone who isn't me - and when he first came to meet us, he approached her with such gentleness and respect, she allowed him to pet her. It was amazing. That's when I knew he was special, a kind of nervous-cat-whisperer. While I was gone, Mark sent daily emails with picture of her attached, letting me know what happened during each visit. It was such a comfort while I was away. He really cares for animals! I felt total trust in him. My cat is normally so stressed that it is stressful for me to leave her. Mark was wonderful. read more

We learned about Mark through two independent friends who described him as "fantastic & amazing" and we have to admit we feel the exact same way! He always goes above and beyond for us, especially a couple of times when we had an emergency and needed him to sit out cats. He is kind, caring and trustworthy. He asked lots of questions about not only our cats food/drink but also their habits, toys and additional things he could do to make them comfortable while we are away. He truly loves and cares for our cats and they feel the same way about him. He also keeps us well informed with adorable captions and photos while we are away! Mark is truly fantastic and amazing! read more

It takes a village.... to take the best care of your critters:) Knowing a great pet-sitter not only enables your vacations, it's a safety backup for when things happen in your family or with your friends and your presence is needed. Being able to rely on someone to keep ones pets feeling cared for and healthy means you can do your best in other contexts. The pet sitter I had for years moved far, far away and I was fortunate to find Mark Kinch, of Jersey City Tails, on YELP ( where else?) And after several months and some planned and unplanned trips and family occasions, I am so grateful that Mark is providing this service to Jersey City pets and their owners. One of my cats is a bossy grump, and another one is quite skittish.... Mark has made friends with them both and sends me pictures from each visit to keep us all in the loop. I have no doubt that CrazyKitty Number Three will eventually join the party. Mark Kinch is a long-time resident of Jersy City, and he's always on the go, helping animals and their people. I know if anything hits the fan, I will have back-up, and you can have this feeling of confidence too:) I'm recommending him with full confidence! read more

Mark cared for my dog, Harper, while I lived in Jersey City, and went on trips or weekends away. My dog is very dear to my heart, and he took great care of her, as I saw her reaction to him when we would meet on the street, which said it all. He's very communicative, and I received daily updates and photos (he takes great photos, framable) and I highly recommend him to anyone considering him to care for their pet. My home was also left perfectly clean, which was very respectful of my property. All in all, I give him 5 stars! read more