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Claire S.
New London, CT
$18/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi everyone! My name is Claire and I am a student at Connecticut College, and I plan to major in International Relations. I have experience with both pet care and babysitting. I have been a dog walker as well as house sat for a family with cats, dogs, and chickens. I have an English pointer at home who needs three walks a day,...
Claire can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Mariah M.
Norwich, CT
$15-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
I have many year of experience caring for animals. I can help with Pet Walking and Pet Sitting. I am a dog owner myself. And owner of variety of pets.
Mariah can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Amanda B.
Groton, CT
$15-17/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi, I am Amanda! I am an energetic and creative 29-year-old! I started out in graphic design but fell into childcare five years ago, I love it so much! I have experience with all ages and newborns to pre-teens.
My focus is on giving your child a safe and creative space to grow and learn. I love doing arts and crafts, playing...
Amanda can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Shauna R.
North Stonington, CT
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello, my name is Shauna. I have been a fur mom for 6 years and I grew up with dogs my whole life, I truly love spending time with animals. Some call me the dog whisperer but I credit my dog attraction success by understanding that "it's the dogs world and I'm just living in it" Animals come first in my house. I'm always excited...
Shauna can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine
Hi, I'm Katie! I am currently a graduate OT student seeking pet care opportunities during my summer clinical internship! I love animals and I have experience caring for my own cats for 16 years. As a result, I am well trained in all cat care duties such as feeding/watering, litter box cleaning, grooming, and playing. In addition...
Katie can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Amanda B.
Groton, CT
$17-22/hr
Hello! I'm Amanda, and one thing about me is I love animals! From dogs to cats to birds and fish!
I have experience with farm animals with pigs, horses, and goats. I have been around animals my whole life!
I have one dog, he is a 4-year-old Pembroke Welsh Corgi, who has a bunch of energy but also likes to be a couch potato! I...
Amanda can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Natalie H.
Norwich, CT
$17-22/hr • 4 yrs exp
Responsible Sitter Who Would Love To Care For Your Kids!
I have a lot of experience with pet care, both professionally and personally. I worked at a pet daycare center, where I supervised playgroups, cleaned enclosures, and made sure the animals were safe and happy. Outside of that, I've cared for pets belonging to family and friends, handling feeding, walking, administering...
Natalie can also help with: Grooming, pet walking, dog training, pet sitting, pet transportation
I can provide companionship and affection as well as daily walks for your small dog in my home while you are away. I am a pet lover, formerly the owner of two adorable Shih Tzus as well as several boxers and a beautiful Shepard/Lab mix. One day/week there is a young person in the house with us and on occasional weekends there is...
Whitney can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
Lori H.
Mystic, CT
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
I started caring for seniors when I graduated from college as an RN. I worked for 11 years in a long term care/rehab facility. And while I loved caring for my residents, I didn't enjoy the mountains of charting, the stress of too many residents and not enough nurses, the long hours etc. Fast forward 18 years and I have been...
Lori can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep, dementia, transportation
Jamie L.
Norwich, CT
$16-21/hr • 4 yrs exp
I Am Here To Help Provide Companionship While Assiting With Daily Activities!
I am new to this site, however, I am not new to senior care as I have 4 years of prior experience.
I have both personal and professional experience with behavioral health and individuals with special needs. I am CPR and CPI trained through my previous employment as a Mental Health Worker at an inpatient hospital. I have...
Jamie can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep, dementia, transportation
Hi! My name is Courtney and I am currently studying Early Childhood Education at Eastern Connecticut State University, going into my senior year, where I hope to teach preschool and kindergarten after I graduate. I worked at a daycare with kids ages birth-8 for 2+ years, and have been substituting at an elementary school for...
Courtney can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Heather I grew up in Connecticut so I'm familiar with the area. I was a Girl Scout and truly enjoyed making connections with other troops and learning a bit about money with cookie sales. I currently work in a school teaching lessons, grading papers, assisting with breakfast and lunch as well as going on field...
Heather can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I have 4 years of experience. I can help with Crafts and Grocery Shopping. certified CNA. Senior in high school. I can drive and have my own car. Have done babysitting. Dog sitting and walking. Familiar with special needs.
Mikayla can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CNA
Hi! My name's Jessica, I've worked with many different dogs and I've owned a cat. I absolutely adore animals, and I tend to be very good with them. I am open to sitting for a few hours a day, but due to my allergies I could not do boarding and sleep around animals. Aside from this, I am in school on Tuesdays and Thursdays from...
Jessica can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
I'd describe my personality as loyal, detail oriented, energetic
I like working with animals because it gives me a sense of purpose
I'm looking for a job that allows me to make people's lives easier
I started working with animals when I was 18, first family and friends, then coworkers and now here.
In my spare time, I like...
Emily can also help with: Pet sitting
Hello,
I like working with animals because they are so easy to be around. They are comforting, and they give as much as they take
I'm looking for a job that allows me to have fun with animals while also earning money
My family brought home our dog when I was six. We had her until she was 10, when she passed away from...
Alexis can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation, daily feeding
Willing to walk dogs, feed pets, while you are away or in need. I have peen around dogs and cats my whole life. I have fostered cats and also volunteered at an animal shelter in Craston, RI. My own pets have needed daily medication, including IV treatments, so I am comfortable with medical needs your pet may require.
Fabiola R.
New London, CT
$16-21/hr
My hours are pretty flexible being that I only go to school from 5:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. Monday through Thursday. . I would rather not work on holidays, but that can always be discussed.
My favorite thing is to keep them engaged, it can range from simply cuddles to going on nice long walks or playing outside till they're ready...
Fabiola can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
Experience: pet sitting for the last 4 years in others homes. Regular check ins with walking, playtime, feeding and all the snuggles and love :)
Gabrielle can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
Kerry O.
New London, CT
$21-26/hr
I provide animal care in your home to include feeding, walking and activity time. I enjoy all animals. I am able to provide overnight care if required. All pets require love, care and adventure. I have surrounded myself with animals throughout life and will provide a loving fun environment for your 4 legged family members in...
Kerry can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine
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FAQs for finding dog walkers near you in Gales Ferry, CT
How much do dog walkers charge near me in Gales Ferry, CT?
A local dog walker near you in Gales Ferry, CT will cost you an average of $17.00 per hour. This rate is based on Care.com's data as of April 2025 and may vary depending on the services that you request and your specific situation.
What is the best way in 2025 to find dog walkers near me in Gales Ferry, CT?
Care.com has 1 dog walkers offering services in Gales Ferry, CT. You can search for a dog walker by filtering by distance from Gales Ferry or your zip code. From there, compare your options by reading about the specific dog walking services they provide, their experience with dogs, and their hourly rate. You can also read reviews from other pet parents from Gales Ferry to help you decide if the provider is a good fit.
Is hiring a dog walker near me in Gales Ferry, CT worth it?
Hiring a dog walker is a great way to eliminate worry and guilt when your dog is home alone for many hours, while also being a good way to keep your dog fit, happy and well socialized. You can read reviews from other pet parents living in Gales Ferry, CT to help decide if hiring a particular dog walker will be worth it for you.
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How many dog walkers in my area are available to hire near me in Gales Ferry, CT?
On Care.com, there are currently 1 dog walkers near you in Gales Ferry, CT that you can get to know. You can review dog walker profiles to see who has the experience you’re looking for and who will take on the responsibilities you need help with.