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60 pet care are listed in Portland, CT

The average posted rate is $18/hr as of February 2025

The average experience for nearby pet care is 3 years

Pet care in Portland, CT

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Jamie S.


Portland, CT

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Reliable And Thoughtful Pet Sitter

5.0

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Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hi! Please message me first before automatically booking as I will decline every time. I need to know you are real first!!! I would love to meet you and your fur babies prior to pet care! BIO: I have always been passionate about animals. When I was a very young girl, I would visit neighbors' pets, on car trip-horses and cows, I...
Jamie can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking
Skills:

NAPPS Certified

Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified

5.0
"Jamie did a tremendous job coming to visit and feed my cat. Jamie came over for an interview and I immediately felt very comfortable. She was extremely personable and professional. It was clear she had great experience as she was asking me questions that I never...

Mark A.

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Jessica M.


Portland, CT

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Pet Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Responsible, mature pet sitter available part-time. I am available for pet sitting, walks one to two times a week in local area of Portland. Many years experience with golden retrievers, labs for which I have a great love of having been owner myself. Thank you for taking your time to view my profile.
Jessica can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Jessica has been wonderful with my senior Australian Shepherd. She really understands animals and treats them with compassion. I highly recommend Jessica. "

Linda S.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I've been taking care of dogs and cats since I was young. I currently have a 7-year-old sweet English setter and two cats. I'm willing to take dogs on walks, give them a bath, feed them. I am also willing to take care of other pets such as bunnies and cats. I love all animals!
Seana can also help with: Pet walking, grooming
5.0
"I've been very fortunate to find someone like Seanna! Seanna has been working for us for a couple years now and I wouldn't trust anyone else with my four rescue dogs! I have a 5, 8, 15, and 65 pound dogs with different attitudes and needs and she knows exactly how...

Melinda R.

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Katherine G.


Portland, CT

$20-27/hr3 yrs exp

Friendly Pet Sitter Available!

Hi there! I've been pet sitting for a few years now, and am looking for some more jobs! I am reliable, have my own transportation, and am willing to stay at your home! I do not watch pets in my home due to my own family pets. My daily rate is $60 and if I am required to spend the night I charge $70/night. I am looking forward to...
Katherine can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
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Jayden L.


Portland, CT

$16-20/hr

Animal Sitter

I have owned several animals in my life time, ranging from kittys, dogs and birds! Although Ive never gotten paid to animal sit.
Jayden can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
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Christina P.


Portland, CT

$21-25/hr10 yrs exp

Lover Of All Creatures

I have 2 dogs of my own now, went to an aquaculture and agriculture school, and have had many types of pets big and small, dogs all my life, cats, fish, birds, ferrets, Guinea pigs, snakes, etc lots of experience with all these different types of animals they are treated like family/kids to me their not just a pet their an...
Christina can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
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Brooke U.


Portland, CT

$15-20/hr

Part-time Caregiver Available

I have two cats of my own, Kitty and Matilda. I have cared for them since they were babies and have enjoyed every minute of it. I also love other animals, and will learn any technique to taking care of your pets!
Brooke can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Hello! I am 18 years old and just in love with animals. Wether it be playing, feeding, cuddling or walking dogs, you can count me in! Hope I can help, feel free to reach out!
Mckenzie can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
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Lisa B.


Portland, CT

$17/hr

Part-Time Dog Sitter Available

I had a dog till I was 13. I have taken care of relatives' animals. I make friends with dogs very quickly. I love dogs.
Lisa can also help with: Dog training, grooming, daily feeding, pet sitting, pet walking
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Kirstin T.


East Hampton, CT

$17-25/hr3 yrs exp

I have had cats and dogs in my house since I was a child. I have always adored them. I have two cats at my mothers house and one dog, and two cats at my dads house and one dog. I've had hamsters, mice, hermit crabs and fish. I am in college so I am living in a dorm room. If you need me to take a caged animal, a cat or a small...
Kirstin can also help with: Dog training, administration of medicine, grooming, pet sitting, daily feeding, pet walking & more
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Shannon H.


Middletown, CT

$17-50/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have cared for dogs, cats, kittens and puppies of all walks of life. I have been a foster mom which included at one time 25 cats not counting my own animals. Which include a basset hound, Great Dane (passed), Black Lab, and salt water fish. I have also trained dogs to work closely with the seeing impaired. I also have a...
Shannon can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet walking
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Chelsea R.


Berlin, CT

$17-25/hr

Pet Care

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have always been raised around animals, whether it be my pet or a friend's pet. I currently have 2 dogs that are very well taken care of, which is something that I can provide for another beautiful, fluffy, creature.
Chelsea can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking, boarding, daily feeding
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Michele G.


Middletown, CT

$17-50/hr10 yrs exp

Critter Sitter Pet Service

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is Michele and I am a full-time dog walker, dog trainer, overnight pet sitter, and natural pet care blogger. After becoming Certified in animal psychology, animal training, and essential cat and kitten care I began dog walking, and overnight pet sitting full-time. My pet care service includes: daily dog walks,...
Michele can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, administration of medicine, dog training
Skills:

Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified

5.0
"Michele does a wonderful, compassionate job of taking care of our dog, Patches, as well as our dwarf bunny. She has taken care of them at our home for up to 2 weeks at a time. When we return Patches is in good spirits and very well taken care of. When he sees...

Marla P.

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Joann M.


Rocky Hill, CT

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Care Giver & Pet Sitter.

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Part Time Care Giver & Pet Sitter.
Joann can also help with: Boarding, pet transportation, administration of medicine, pet walking, pet sitting, daily feeding & more
5.0
"Joann clearly is passionate about taking care of animals. She goes above and beyond to make sure your dog is comfortable and well taken care of. I highly recommend Joann."

Gloria L.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Ashley. I have lots of experience with cats, dogs, rabbits and rats. I have some experience with chickens and turtles. I am currently a sophomore college student studying Aerospace Engineering and minoring in Applied Mathematics. Unfortunately, that degree has nothing to do with animals, which is why I signed...
Ashley can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, administration of medicine
5.0
"Ashley is great with animals. She is always on time and my dogs love her."

Dee H.

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Nancy O.


Cromwell, CT

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Ultimate Cat Care!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am an energetic, recently retired teacher with vast experience taking care of cats. I spend quality time with your cats giving them the extra play time and love that they crave when you are away. I am trustworthy, punctual, responsible, loving, and fun! I will play, pet, feed, water, clean up, talk, administer insulin to...
Nancy can also help with: Pet sitting
5.0
"I can't say enough good things about Nancy! I first used Nancy 3 years ago for my Charlie cat when I went away for a week. She made me feel at ease by coming over first to make sure that her and Charlie had good chemistry, and he loved her! She made sure she had...

Amanda W.

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Rebecca J.


Middletown, CT

$17/hr1 yrs exp

Rebecca's Love For Animals

I absolutely love working with animals. I have five cats, a Pomeranian Poodle mix puppy, hermit crabs and a frog who I love to play with and take care of. I have had an American Eskimo dog and a Pomeranian Chihuahua mix as well. I have had hamsters and fish and all other sorts of animals. I have watched over my neighbors'...
Rebecca can also help with: Daily feeding, pet walking, pet sitting
I am a responsible, loving pet owner myself, with a Corgi, three cats and a kitten. I love all animals and treat other animals as if they were my own. I often dog sit for friends of mine. In the past, I have worked as a cat sitter. I am now in grad school.
Eve can also help with: Pet walking, daily feeding, pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet transportation
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Melinda R.


Berlin, CT

$11-16/hr2 yrs exp

Loving And Passionate Animal Provider

Hello! My name is Melinda, I am 24 years old and live in East Hampton, CT. I personally have 4 dogs of my own, that are all rescues! in the past two years I have been working with multiple rescue groups, as a foster and dog walker! I currently have 4 foster cats, 3 of which are kittens and their mother! I have always been around...
Melinda can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, boarding, pet walking
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Nashaly O.


Rocky Hill, CT

$17-25/hr8 yrs exp

Animal Lover

Hello! I have always had a passion for animals and animal care! Previous experience with both dogs and cats and currently a hamster mom!
Nashaly can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation

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Recent pet care reviews from local pet parents in Portland, CT

Jamie S.

5.0

I was in need of a last-minute cat sitter when I found Jamie. I felt comfortable with her immediately. She knew instinctively what the cats needed while they were in her care. She updated us after every visit with pictures and notes and when we returned, both kitties appeared happy, relaxed and...

- Miryam W.

Jessica M.

5.0

Jessica has been wonderful with my senior Australian Shepherd. She really understands animals and treats them with compassion. I highly recommend Jessica.

- Linda S.

Seana P.

5.0

I told Seana that her true calling was a veterinarian! She has a warm compassion for any animal she meets and immediately put my hyper golden at ease. She has a gentle energy that makes your pet feel immediate comfort which is so important when leaving them in someone else's care. She is attentive...

- Marybeth I.

Michele G.

5.0

Michelle has gone above and beyond not only as a dog caretaker, but as a dog trainer! She had our puppy mastering basic commands by her third visit! She is patient, knowledgeable and professional. My dogs are my children I trust Michele with my babies 100%! All three of my dogs have three very...

- Christine M.

Joann M.

5.0

From the moment we met Joann she was professional, personable, and just a lovely human being. She took amazing care of our dogs going above and beyond to give them the best care! We were beyond pleased with her services! Highly recommend!

- Ralph P.

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Average Rating5.0 / 5

Pet Care in Portland, CT are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews of the 60 listed pet care.