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Animal lover and dedicated dog sitter! With experience in walking, feeding and lots of affection, make sure your best friend has happy and safe moments while you're away. Let's work together to provide fun, exercise and lots of love!
Silene can also help with: Pet walking
Ruby M.
Enfield, CT
$17-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello my name is Lisa & Penelope is my Yorkie. (She is available to join my on my Pawventures)
The Dog Bark Inn
Caring for your pets when you can't be there.
Prior to Covid I had a pet sitting business in a different location. Looking to care for pets again.
I am available to walk and care for pets.
I have experience with...
Ruby can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
As a dog and cat owner myself, I love to be with pets and take care of them. I have past experience with dog sitting that included walking, feeding and staying at the house overnight with the pet. I love to cuddle and play with them. I am a huge hiker myself so adventures are welcomed. My dog is 15 years old, so I also have...
Lindsey can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
I absolutely love animals. When I was 14-15 years old, I used to dog sit for my mom's coworkers while they went away on vacation. I didn't reach the minimum age requirement to work (age 16) so, I dog sat. I boarded them. I have a family friend who had gave me an offer to check in on his cat to feed and help with litter box...
Desiree can also help with: Daily feeding, pet walking, pet sitting
I have fostered kittens since I was 16 years old. I've never lived without a pet! I've looked after farms, kitties and dogs, I have a lizard, and I've cared for things as small as mice, as big as a pig, and as slobbery as a Saint Bernard.
Madison can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
Isabella D.
Vernon Rockville, CT
$17-20/hr • 1 yrs exp
I'm 20 years old. I have 3 dogs, and a rabbit. I'm a big animal person!!
I'm not able to drive, so my transportation would be one of my parents.
I am unable to board and keep pets in my home due to the crowded living situation.
My rabbit is 4 years old, I got her when she was about 9 weeks. One of my dogs is 10 years old, we've...
Isabella can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Toni A.
Broad Brook, CT
$17-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Loving and patient pet sitter with over 10 years of paid experience. While I'm not a trainer, I have attended seminars and regular readings to educate myself on dog behavior. I will stay in your home with your animals. *Reactive dog experience* *All bully breeds are welcome*
Toni can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
Genna H.
Manchester, CT
$20-28/hr • 3 yrs exp
I have been a consistent dog sitter for a coworker of mine for the past 3 years. He has 3 dogs, two poodle mixes and a beagle so I'm comfortable managing more than one animal at a time. In my home I have two dogs and three cats, so I'm used to having a full house lol.
Genna can also help with: Pet sitting, grooming, boarding
Thays M.
Somers, CT
$25-50/hr
Passionate and experienced Dog Walker / Dog Sitter with a proven track record of excellent customer satisfaction. Skilled in providing company, love and walks for pets. Animal lover with great communication skills and well-developed time management skills.
. Collect and deliver dogs for daily walks around your neighborhoods
....
Thays can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Ana W.
Tolland, CT
$17-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hello! Although taking care of children is my passion, I also have a passion for animals. Experience: 6 years
Dog sitting
Cat sitting
Dog walking
Fish care
Stays overnights
2 cats, 1 dog of my own that I have experience caring for
Ana can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Hi! I am a beagle mama x 2 myself and an animal lover! I have pet sat or raised animals for about 5 years. I currently work as a certified teacher teaching multilingual learners at the elementary level. I am looking for a part-time job dog walking and/or pet sitting (all animals), primarily on weekends or weeknights. Please...
Danielle can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
I'm happy to provide pet sitting in your own home or daily dog walks. Or other pets if they like being out on a leash! I've previously had black labs and German shepherds. I made sure that they were well trained, so I can do some basic obedience work with your dog to make walks easier on both of us. I have one cat right now. I...
I have been dog sitting for as long as I can remember; I have had almost two years working at a veterinary hospital as an assistant. I have experience with all types of dogs/ cats/ large animals. From badly behaved to overly excited. Animals are my preferred breed/ dogs especially. I love to take them on walks, play ball in the...
Miranda can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet sitting, dog training, pet walking, pet transportation
Liana P.
Manchester, CT
$20-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
My name is Liana and I'm offering my services as a pet/house sitter. I am familiar with feeding, cleaning after, walking and playing with cats, dogs and reptiles. I have two cats, a dog and a bearded dragon at home. I have experience caring for senior dogs and cats as well as younger, more mobile pets thanks to a volunteer...
Liana can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
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I have four years of experience taking care of cats and dogs for family and friends. Over the years my family and I have owned cats, dogs, hamsters, and fish! In addition, I have helped foster cats and find homes for strays. I am a huge animal lover and willing to help out with any pets! I currently own and take care of my...
Brooke can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm very experienced with all different kinds of animals. I am a huge animal lover and will always treat every animal as if they are my own. I have 2 dogs of my own currently who I put into dog training so I am becoming even more experienced. I can do dog walking, pet sitting, over night care and sometimes boarding for your pet....
Emily can also help with: Daily feeding, pet walking, pet sitting, boarding
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"Emily is phenomenal! She fit right in with our family and cares for our pups as if they were her own. She is kind caring and professional. We feel fortunate to have found her!"
Lindsay B.
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My name is Sam and I have been taking care of animals for over 15 years now.
I love all animals! I have experience in dog walking, caring for cats, and may other animals! I have had a lot of animals growing up, from chinchillas to iguanas, so I have a lot of experience taking care of pets.
I have been working for family and...
Samantha can also help with: Boarding, pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
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Hello! I'm a reliable and experienced sitter/walker and have worked with dogs for several years. Ever since I can remember, I have always been around and loved animals. In addition to caring for dogs, I have experience working as a barn hand, which includes grooming and tacking horses, cleaning stalls, as well as feeding and...
Audrey can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking
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I provide dog and cat sitting in your own home. I love animals and have taken care of some friends pets while they were away. I also had a diabetic cat for many years that I had to administer daily insulin shots to. Cant also perform light grooming!
Linda can also help with: Pet walking, administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet transportation
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"Linda is extremely responsible and reliable. Definitely recommend for pet care, errands or childcare. A+ service from Linda!"
Cara B.
5.0
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I have 5 yrs of experience as pet sitter Dogs and Cats. I sitter in the house owners for long period of vacations or sitter cats in my house for a long period of time, I sitter dairy, weekly as they need me. I like to give love and attention. Experience to give a medications, walk, etc
Celeste can also help with: Pet walking, administration of medicine, pet sitting
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FAQs for finding dog sitters near you in Ellington, CT
What service do dog sitters offer near me in Ellington, CT?
Dog sitters near you in Ellington, CT can provide a really valuable service to dog owners, especially ones with busy work, social, and travel schedules. A good dog sitter can not only take care of your dog when you can’t be home with them, they can also provide them with social engagement that can keep them feeling happy, entertained, and stimulated. Lots of dogs love playing with their dog sitters.
How much do dog sitters charge near me in Ellington, CT?
You can review a variety of Care.cm dog sitter profiles near you in Ellington, CT to learn more about what each individual dog sitter charges. To give you a more general idea of what to expect, the average hourly rate for dog sitters near you in Ellington, CT is $18.50.
Can I hire overnight dog sitters near me in Ellington, CT?
Yes, you can hire a dog sitter near you in Ellington, CT. When you review dog sitter profiles on Care.com, look for profiles that highlight the fact that they offer overnight care services. Many dog parents don’t want their dogs to be home alone at night, so overnight care is a popular service that many dog sitters offer.
How can I safely hire a dog sitter near me in Ellington, CT?
To safely hire a dog sitter near you in Ellington, CT we strongly recommend you do your own research to keep your dog safe. For example, you can interview multiple candidates, can request references from other clients, and can run an independent background check on any dog sitters you’re considering hiring. As a jumping off point, we do ask all dog sitters listed on Care.com to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. Look for profiles that include a badge sharing the date they completed this background check.
Can I hire an in-home dog sitter near me in Ellington, CT?
To quickly hire an in-home dog sitter near you in Ellington, CT, you can turn to Care.com for assistance. Care.com makes it easy to review the profiles of different dog sitters that are available to hire. You can learn more about the services they offer, their rates, and their experience working as a dog sitter.