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Ryan P.
Southbury, CT
$25/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as kind hearted, dedicated, and responsible
I'm looking for a job that involves the care of animals, I want to make a difference in their lives and help people in any way I can. I understand pet care can be hard at times and if I can make it even a little easier on someone I would love to help.
I...
Ryan can also help with: Boarding, pet sitting
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
Emily M.
Seymour, CT
$20-21/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hi there! My name is Emily and I'm a pet lover. I have a cat and dog of my own, and have been pet sitting for 2 years now.
Emily can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
Hi! My name is Mary! I love animals! My family has always had dogs however, growing up many of my friends had cats along with other pets I loved to play and take care of. I have pet sitter for a couple of years. Mostly with just dogs within my family and friends but I love all animals!
Mary can also help with: Boarding, pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
Cheyenne C.
Shelton, CT
$30-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have a small business doing per service, please text or call my cell! See photos for my cell!! )for more information. I charge 30 per visit and $50 over nights. Any additional pets and medications is $5 extra.
I like working with animals because they make me happy and deserve to be loved and cherish!
I'm looking for a job...
Cheyenne can also help with: Dog training, pet sitting, administration of medicine, daily feeding, pet walking, boarding & more
I have extensive experience in pet care. I have two dogs of my own and have taken care of friends, family, and neighbors pets. Can't wait to meet your fur babies!
Katie can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Lauren H.
Monroe, CT
$17/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I'm an experienced former veterinarian assistant for one year with great references. I love dogs of all sizes and ages. Can also perform baths and light grooming.
Lauren can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting, administration of medicine, dog training
Kelli B.
Brookfield, CT
$14-22/hr • 2 yrs exp
I provide pet sitting, walking, feeding, etc. I have 3 cats and an Australian Shepherd mix dog. I have years of experience growing up with cats and dogs. I have experience with rescue pets who have triggers from their past. I assure you your pets will be in good hands! Animals are so innocent and kind and they deserve the best...
Kelli can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, administration of medicine, pet transportation
I provide pet care in your home. I am a college student with a love for animals. I have 3+ years of experince and refrences availble. I love dogs of all sizes and ages! I will stay at your home overnight if you would like!
Abbey can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been a pet sitter/dog walker for over 15 years now. I grew up with pets and have had some small ones of my own. I love to go for walks with dogs and I can also stay at your house for days or weeks at a time or board animals in my home. If I board dogs they need to be hypoallergenic. Can't wait to help you!!!
Dustina can also help with: Pet walking, administration of medicine, boarding, pet sitting
5.0
"I am a working professional and my husband told me last minute that he had to take a business trip to London. I rang up Dustina since my usual pet sitter wasn't able to assist. Dustina immediately sprang to the task and agreed to come care for our "Kelly" (yellow...
Rose B.
5.0
(2)
Hi! I'm Toni. I'm a graduate biology student who loves to babysit and petsit! I used to be a daycare teacher and a nanny, but then switched my career to the veterinary field. I am an experienced vet tech and a professional dog and cat groomer, as well as a zoo intern! I have advanced pet care experience and am available for dog...
Toni-ann can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, administration of medicine, pet transportation
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"Toni cares. She takes any responsibility with the importance it deserves and places her full focus on doing her best and looking out for the best interest of those around her. She's also fun! Always a smile on her face and ready to be optimistic. I always trust...
Andrew K.
5.0
(1)
I have experience with cats & dogs. I have worked for a vet as a handler & kennel assistant. I have also worked privately for families as a walker & sitter. Animals are more then just pets to me. I see them as part of my family. They deserve all of our love & respect. :)
Jazmine can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, daily feeding, pet transportation, administration of medicine
5.0
"Jazmine did a wonderful and thorough job cleaning our home. She was respectful of our time and ensured that our indoor only kitty cats never made it outside. She checked in with us to make sure she hit our checklist and also to make sure that all of our needs...
Joanna A.
5.0
(1)
I am a college student interested in providing some part-time, reliable assistance to families that need it. I provide dog sitting in your own home. I have almost 10 years of experience caring for dogs of all sizes and ages, including puppies and elderly dogs, and currently have two of my own. I am comfortable caring for dogs...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Pet transportation, administration of medicine, pet walking
5.0
(9)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I am a caring, reliable, responsible and fun animal caregiver. I've watched german shepherds to hermit crabs. I'm currently available full-time including weekends, nights and on short notice.
I have recent experience caring for cats and dogs through Care. com. I have been a cat sitter for one family with 2 cats for over 3...
Marie can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Marie has been with me for 3 years and if I could take her to Georgia with me I would. She took care of my daughter from the time she was 3 months old. I never had to worry with her watching her. She was always on time, always had a great attitude, flexible with...
Care member
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm Alexandra, a student at St. Joseph's University in Philly, hoping to work around Westchester NY during breaks. I'm flexible and able to work with a family to maneuver schedule changes, so don't let an unpredictable schedule get in the way! I am also willing to provide overnight care, including house-sitting.
I believe a...
Alexandra can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Alexandra was clearly the right hire for my two dogs. For starters, they always rush to the door whenever she comes over to watch them, so that was already a good sign for me. Secondly, she would always go above and beyond of what we would ask of her. For example,...
Philip K.
5.0
(2)
I love animals and have experience pet sitting for primarily dogs and cats. I've had cats and dogs as pets my whole life. Having parents that often go away on business, I'm no stranger to providing care for pets around the clock. Because of which, many family members, friends, and friends of friends have hired me to care for...
Casey can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking, dog training
5.0
"Casey worked for my family for about a year. She is reliable, responsible and enthusiastic. I feel very confident recommending her, and if she ever moves back to CT I would hire her again!"
Hilary G.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Former JSOC Certified Combat Medic, NYS Paramedic, Instructor & Training Officer (ret). WTC 9/11 First Responder
PGA Class A Professional; Current CT DOH Certified CV Vaccine Administrator
Lifelong pet owner, caretaker & foster available for pet & home sitting visits, feeding, companionship; play time as per your request....
James can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Jim was a great help to me with last minute plans. I had a 3 day trip, one night home and then another 3 days additional. This was the first time I had used a cat-sitter and was a little concerned as my cat is very people-shy. Jim came for an initial visit to go...
Care member
Ljiljana K.
Cheshire, CT
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I provide cat and dog sitting service, I have a lot of experience taking care of animals and making sure that they're happy healthy and enjoying themselves. I only do pet care for one time needs not weekly recurring. I provide pet care for clients going on vacations , booking for client's now .
Ljiljana can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Lilly does not only a great job of cleaning but will also work with you to unclutter your home. She is very thorough with her cleaning and will tackle big cleaning jobs as well. Not only does she clean but she's great with animals. Deals with my little zoo of 3 big...
Jacqueline D.
Erin A.
Milford, CT
$17-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I can provide pet sitting in your own home or walking in your neighborhood. I have over 10 years of experience with animals. Pets and other animals I have taken care of include: dogs of all sizes, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, cows, chicken, and pigs (I worked on a farm for a bit!).
I believe that every pet is a member...
Erin can also help with: Pet walking, administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet transportation
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"Erin did a great job caring for our puppy this summer. She is intelligent, caring, capable and responsible. She communicated well and was consistently reliable."
Jeffrey L.
Julia B.
New Haven, CT
$17-20/hr
5.0
(2)
I provide dog walking/day-time pet sitting at your own home. I have a 70 lb. 13-year-old black lab and a 13-year-old cockatiel. I love animals of all ages and sizes. Allergic to cats and rabbits.
Julia can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking
5.0
"I have had the pleasure of knowing Julia from the day she was born. As she has grown, I find her to take her responsibilities seriously, yet know how to be fun loving at the same time. I know she has had experiences as a babysitter for many children in the past,...
Sally C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Erika M., I'm 17 years old going into my senior year. I've grown up loving animals for as long as I can remember. I have 2 dogs of my own and love them unconditionally. I am an animal lover and would treat yours just like my own! I've been pet sitting since 8th grade. I usually go in the morning feed the animals,...
Erika can also help with: Daily feeding, pet sitting, pet walking, boarding
5.0
"Erika walked my puppy for the last few months. She was dependable and a huge help. Don't hesitate to hire her."
Rami T.
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Recent dog sitter reviews from local pet parents in Sandy Hook, CT
Dustina A.
5.0
Dustina and her daughter are a wonderful puppy sitting duo! My wife had to leave for Texas and I had to go to work all day on a Friday and our 10 week old Labradoodle puppy couldn't be left alone for an eight hour work day. Dustina and her daughter arrived on Friday morning and stayed at our house...
- Jodi B.
Toni-ann M.
5.0
Toni cares. She takes any responsibility with the importance it deserves and places her full focus on doing her best and looking out for the best interest of those around her. She's also fun! Always a smile on her face and ready to be optimistic. I always trust Toni to know what to do in the moment...
- Andrew K.
Jazmine R.
5.0
Jazmine did a wonderful and thorough job cleaning our home. She was respectful of our time and ensured that our indoor only kitty cats never made it outside. She checked in with us to make sure she hit our checklist and also to make sure that all of our needs were covered. We were very happy with...
- Joanna A.
Marie D.
5.0
Marie has been with me for 3 years and if I could take her to Georgia with me I would. She took care of my daughter from the time she was 3 months old. I never had to worry with her watching her. She was always on time, always had a great attitude, flexible with me and my husbands crazy work...
- Care member
Alexandra D.
5.0
Alexandra was clearly the right hire for my two dogs. For starters, they always rush to the door whenever she comes over to watch them, so that was already a good sign for me. Secondly, she would always go above and beyond of what we would ask of her. For example, sometimes our one dog Theo leaves a...
- Philip K.
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FAQs for finding dog sitters near you in Sandy Hook, CT
What service do dog sitters offer near me in Sandy Hook, CT?
Dog sitters near you in Sandy Hook, 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 Sandy Hook, CT?
You can review a variety of Care.cm dog sitter profiles near you in Sandy Hook, 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 Sandy Hook, CT is $17.50.
Can I hire overnight dog sitters near me in Sandy Hook, CT?
Yes, you can hire a dog sitter near you in Sandy Hook, 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 Sandy Hook, CT?
To safely hire a dog sitter near you in Sandy Hook, 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 Sandy Hook, CT?
To quickly hire an in-home dog sitter near you in Sandy Hook, 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.