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Hello pet owners!
My name is Sarah and I am a 26-year-old young working professional and I would love to help take care of your pets!
Growing up my family has always had dogs and cats. I learned a great deal about what it means to take care of animals and be a good pet owner. Throughout college and afterwards, pet sitting for...
Sarah can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
(2)
I have been taking care of family and friends' dogs and cats since I was 18 years old. I provide services from feeding, walking, waste cleanup, giving medicine, and overnight care at others' homes. In addition, I also do personal dog transportation within the United States. I have a 13-year-old Pitbull named Honey Buns and a...
Sophia can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Sophia is wonderful. She is very sweet and helpful and very flexible to assist when I had a last minute change of plan."
Stacey S.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Experienced veterinary technician with over a decade of experience. Reliable, timely, and knowledgeable. Always looking to provide gold standard care for your fur babies and any other family pets while you are away. Over a decade of providing in home and drop in care. References available upon request. Please message me with...
Amanda can also help with: Pet walking, administration of medicine, pet sitting
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"We are so happy to have found Amanda through the app! She took care of our two kitties while we were away and did an awesome job. She was very responsive through the process and made us feel comfortable and in good hands. We will definitely be using her services...
Samantha S.
5.0
(1)
I am trustworthy, honest and compassionate. I am considerate and hardworking. I have personal references to contend to that. When Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans, I sent e-mails out to help find homes for the abandoned cats and dogs. I have 14 years of pet sitting experience, starting when I was 20 (I am 34 now) I have taken...
Kristie can also help with: Pet transportation, boarding, pet sitting, pet walking, administration of medicine, daily feeding & more
5.0
"Kristie was creative and playful with my daughter. She made learning a game which was very helpful. She was attentive and listened and spoke with her rather than at her which was priceless.
She showed equal diligence when attending to my pet when we were out of...
Kurt P.
Krisia C.
Danbury, CT
$20-45/hr • 10 yrs exp
Pet Sitting & Walking Pet Care For In-Home/Overnight Care!
4.5
(12)
Hired by 22 families in your neighborhood
My name is Krisia. I am from Costa Rica and I came to the States at the age of 15. I studied Nursing and graduated in 2010. As long as I can remember, I have always had a deep love for animals. I grew up with a household full of furry friends, and couldn't imagine my life without them! That deep love is what sparked my passion...
Krisia can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
Bonded and insured
NAPPS Certified
5.0
"Krissia cared for our kitties while we were away, and did a wonderful job. She's very professional, and cares about the animals she's with. We came home to calm content kitties who were clearly not starved for attention, and everything swept and as organized as...
Lorena K.
I have 2 years paid experience with in home pet sitting and dog walking, all of which was fostered by my lifelong love of pets in my home. I have 2 cats of my own, have many years of fish keeping experience under my belt, and had a family dog for 14 years until this past November. My dedication to your pets will be the same as...
Dana can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, boarding, pet walking, grooming
I provide in home dog sitting, I am a former pet sitter I have about 5 years in experience pet sitting. I have watched large and small breeds of dogs as well as cats. I have fostered animals in the past, and cared for a senior dog of my own. I am capable of oral and injection administration of medication. I can provide dog...
Hello, my name is Rebekah and I'm a true animal lover! I thoroughly enjoy meeting new animals and taking care of them with exercise and play while their pet mommy and or daddy is away or busy working. The tasks of care that that I have and can provide for families are, walking, feeding, playing and grooming. For the last 10...
Rebekah can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, dog training
Jaimie F.
Danbury, CT
$17-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello! I am a HUGE animal lover, and I have had pets in my home my entire life. I cannot imagine my life without animals in it. I currently have a Bernese Mountain Dog named Guinness and a cat named Sully. In the past, I have walked two greyhounds, fed them, and gave them medication. I am experienced in giving both cats and dogs...
Jaimie can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
I have over 20 years of experience caring for dogs and cats, which has allowed me to develop a deep understanding of their needs and behaviors. As a pet owner myself, I have two German Shepherds and a cat, so I truly understand the importance of providing pets with a loving, safe, and comfortable environment. I offer dog...
Oksana can also help with: Boarding, pet sitting, pet walking
I have experience with up to four dogs at a time. I am comfortable staying at your home to care for the animals/ house. I love all animals and I am experienced with cats and dogs. I am available most weekends to stay for a full period. I have a full time job 5 days a week but I am willing to stay overnight during weekdays and,...
Emily can also help with: Pet sitting
Denise S.
Oxford, CT
$17-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
Dog Walking, Or Pet Sitting Available After 4pm Monday Through Thursday
Hello, my name is Denise and my background is filled with working with children, teens and adults. I work full time, during the day, with teenagers in a Therapeutic Group home (in East Haven) and have my evenings free. I have two cats and two birds of my own. I am available for pet sitting in the evenings, as well as Sunday and...
Denise can also help with: Pet sitting, daily feeding, pet walking, boarding, pet transportation, administration of medicine & more
I have 2 difficult dogs that I take care of at home, so I would love to sit for your pet! I am 19 years old and home from college until the beginning of January, so I have plenty of time to get in some pet sitting jobs. If your pet needs walking, playing with, cleaning up after, or transportation; you name it, I'll do it.
Haley can also help with: Boarding, grooming, pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
Lauren C.
Sandy Hook, CT
$17/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hi my name is Lauren I'm 20 years old and live in newtown. I love all types of animals and have had animals in my home since I was 5 years old. I've been employed at a groomer, have pet sit on many occasions, and volunteered at many shelters. I have references upon request, and a clean driving record.
Lauren can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I love dogs of all sizes and ages. I have 2 dogs. I am available for walks, companhioship, and over night. let , me know if I can help you. thank you so much.
Mirielle can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking
Allison A.
Danbury, CT
$17-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Allison and I recently graduated from Quinnipiac University earning a masters degree in occupational therapy. I have had 5 years of pet sitting experience. I have cared for dogs, cats, and birds and I like animals of all sizes and ages! I can perform baths and light grooming if needed! I have also had...
Allison can also help with: Pet sitting, administration of medicine, 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, administration of medicine, pet transportation, pet sitting, dog training
Flavia M.
Danbury, CT
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have 25 plus years of experience and can provide references. For the past 14 years, I have been working for a family in Florida who flies me out multiple times a year to care for their pets and home. I can help with Pet Transportation, Pet Walking ($30 a walk). I also do Pet Sitting ($125 per day)
Flavia can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, 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
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
International house and pet sitter. Semi retired professional with decades of sitting experience. I rarely do boarding at my home or daily check ins. I do almost exclusively overnight sitting in the pet owner's home. I take care of animals of all kinds, but specialize in cats. I'm happy to meet ahead of time to see if we are a...
Wendy can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation
5.0
"Wendy is wonderful. She treats your home and animals is if they're her own. Will be hiring her again!"
Lisa H.
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Recent home pet sitting reviews from local pet parents in Newtown, CT
Sophia D.
5.0
Sophia is the most dependable dog sitter I ever had. She has great work ethic and takes her dog sitting seriously. She cared for our dogs for over a week when we went away and sent us updates daily with photos. I never once worried about our 2 dogs. I would highly recommend Sophia to anyone.
- Anne D.
Amanda R.
5.0
Amanda house sat for us and cared for our cat while we were out of town for the week. She was in regular communication about needs at the home and check ins with photos of our furry baby. As a veterinary professional she even gave me really good advice about feeding schedules and water usage for our...
- Montana A.
Kristie S.
5.0
Kristie was creative and playful with my daughter. She made learning a game which was very helpful. She was attentive and listened and spoke with her rather than at her which was priceless.
She showed equal diligence when attending to my pet when we were out of town. She walked the dog, made...
- Kurt P.
Krisia C.
5.0
Krisia is a very kind and dependable dog walker. We have worked together for over 6 months. She sends me updates throughout the week and my dog really enjoys her company. My dog is part of the family and it's very important to me that he is in the hands of someone who is trustworthy and dependable....
- Eric M.
Wendy P.
5.0
Wendy is wonderful. She treats your home and animals is if they're her own. Will be hiring her again!
- Lisa H.
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FAQs for home pet sitting near you in Newtown
In 2025, how much does in-home pet sitting cost in Newtown, CT?
Hiring a pet sitter to come to your home in Newtown, CT will cost an average of $17.00 per hour as of March 2025. This pet sitting rate will vary depending on the services you need, the types of pets you have, how many pets you have, and how often you need the pet sitter to come to your house.
How can I find in-home pet sitters near me in Newtown, CT?
You can search for local in home pet sitters by distance from Newtown, CT on Care.com. From there, you can filter candidates based on their experience, services they provide, and reviews from other pet parents they've worked for. There are currently 1 in home pet sitters in Newtown, CT, although you can expand the radius of your search if you'd like to increase your options.
What types of local in-home pet sitting services can I find near me in Newtown, CT?
In home pet sitters in Newtown, CT can offer different services when you can't be at home to care for your pet, but the most common providers are in home dog and cat sitters. However, you can easily find pet sitters that will come to your home to care for other animals. Just ask each candidate what their experience is in caring for the specific pets you have.
How can I safely hire pet sitting in my home near me in Newtown, CT?
To safely hire a home pet sitting provider near you in Newtown, CT, we strongly advise you to do your own research and run an independent background check. We do request that all providers on Care.com complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. Any home pet sitting providers who complete a CareCheck have a badge on their profile that displays the date it was run. However, we do recommend doing your own research before hiring someone to come into your home.
Can I hire overnight home pet sitting near me in Newtown, CT?
Yes, you can hire at home overnight pet sitting near you in Newtown, CT. When you browse Care.com home pet sitting provider profiles, you can learn more about which pet caregivers near you offer overnight home pet sitting services.