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Pet care in Sterling, CT
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked with dogs and cats of all ages as well as birds, bunnies, and occasionally reptiles. I will make sure your babies are taken care of and feel loved while under my care and supervision. They will get plenty of exercise/play and only be fed what you ask/allow.
Lydia can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Lydia is the sweetest - she is very reliable and takes great care of my babies while I am away. She genuinely loves my cats and they love her back! I will always trust her to take great care of them when I go on vacation!! "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a licensed CNA but the majority of my clients have had animals in which was my responsibility to feed water, and exercise there pets. I personally have three dogs two horses and a cat. I have also worked on farms taking care of livestock.
5.0
"Colleen took excellent care of my Dad! She is very knowledgeable about Alzheimer's and offered advice on how to handle sensitive decisions. She also took the initiative and did more than what was expected of her. Not only did Colleen take excellent care of my...
Lisa R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am available locally (Warwick area) for pet sitting and drop in visits to help care for your animals. I am responsible and reliable. I have my own transportation but I'm looking to stay close to home. Please message me with any questions.
5.0
"Jennifer is awesome :) she is upbeat, dependable, patient, and always punctual. She is caring and full of joy! Thank you, Jen, for your help!"
Lucrezia D.
Tina W.
Norwich, CT
$17/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have been around and raised several different pets. I am vaccinated and can come to you or bring your pet home with me.
Tina can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
Stephanie L.
Cranston, RI
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Certified Veterinary Technician Available For All Of Your Pet Sitting Needs.
4.8
(14)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
I am a Certified Veterinary Technician with over 20 years of experience caring for pets. I work at a veterinary emergency facility and am comfortable administering medications if needed. I'm both bonded and insured. I'm available for long term or short term care.
Stephanie can also help with: Pet transportation, administration of medicine, daily feeding, pet walking, pet sitting
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
Bonded and insured
5.0
"Stephanie was great from first communication to the last! She took care of my 2 cats and 2 guinea pigs while we were on vacation. When we returned our fur babies were safe and sound and happy!! I highly recommend her and will definitely be using her services again!...
Suzanne P.
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Erin, and I'm a mother to a beautiful daughter and two fluffy dogs! I love animals big and small; I have personal experience with dogs, cats, rabbits, rats, mice, snakes, chickens, and fish!
I'm available for play sessions and to stop in and check on your furry (or scaley!) friends while you're away!
Erin can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine
5.0
(9)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I love all animals and would be happy to provide care for your pets. I have been taking care of animals for 10 years and love every minute of it. I can help with feeding food and water, giving medication, walking, playing with, cleaning up after, etc. I have also done overnights with them and have my own car.
Kerrie can also help with: Grooming, dog training, pet transportation, boarding, pet walking, pet sitting & more
5.0
"I was delighted with the calm and competent Kerrie! If you're looking for a capable and dependable helper, Kerrie is sure to be a great choice. I will definitely hire her again."
Barbara P.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been a veterinary surgical nurse for almost a decade but recently retired from that field. I can help with medications for a day that you are away, going for a walk and feeding for a day or more for vacations. Let me know what you're in need of and I may be able to help!
Morgan can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Morgan is awesome! She cared so much for my dogs and they loved her! She also helped around the house and made everything just the way I like it!"
Sara S.
Karen L.
Chepachet, RI
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I provide loving, caring dog and cat sitting in your home. I have over 35 years of experience. I am experienced with giving medications, and IV fluids for senior pets as well.
No animal is too small or too big for me to give loving care to!
Karen can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
5.0
"I have used Karen for dog sitting while I have been out of town and my 2 dogs love her. She is dependable and reliable and she is my go to person when I need a sitter."
Patricia H.
Olivia S.
Chaplin, CT
$17-18/hr
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am 26 years old. After highschool I attended Manchester Community College and completed and received the certification from the Veterinary Assistant Program. Growing up I spent a lot of time caring for and being around a wide variety of animals, from horses to wild turkeys! The animal that is nearest to my heart would have to...
Olivia can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
3.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I absolutely adore animals and have years of experience caring for them. I have cared for dogs, cats, and horses. Currently I take care of two Great Danes and a Poodle on a daily basis.
Katherine can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
5.0
"Katherine is to be commended for her job and her expertise. She did an amazing job taking care of my cat, Lola. She was punctual, dependable, kind, gentle, and friendly. She deserves 10 stars for all that she has done and I would absolutely hire her again the next...
Robin M.
5.0
(2)
Hello! My name is Macie and I am a pet sitter, as well as a Veterinary Technician. I can't wait to meet your pets and get to know their personalities. Let me know how I can help you today!
Macie can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"Macie is very kind and dependable."
Carey D.
Danielle W.
Coventry, RI
$15/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Danielle, I am current employed at CVS Health in pharmacy merchandising and looking to babysit/pet sit on the side. I have babysat children as young as 7 months old and as many as three children at one time. I have two dogs - a husky and black lab/husky mix, as well as a cat. I've also grown up with chickens. I will...
Danielle can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, daily feeding, administration of medicine, boarding, pet walking & more
5.0
"Danielle provided overnight dog care in our home while we were away. Danielle responded immediately to our messages and texts and was punctual. She sent lots of pictures of the pups while we were away. Most importantly our dogs loved her. We highly recommend...
Chris S.
Ariana S.
Putnam, CT
$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I can pet sit, ( stay over night or check on them daily) I live with 2 dogs and 4 cats and I'm a big animal lover!
Ariana can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Kayla C.
Harrisville, RI
$15/hr
5.0
(1)
My dad has had dogs ever since I can remember. He also owns a kennel which provides boarding, grooming, and training. I have helped take care of the animals and also worked at the kennel whenever they need a helping hand. I love animals.
Kayla can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Love felines. Just moved to RI from Florida. I've always had cats. Volunteered in Florida. My title was cat socialized. I will be a good friend to your Nom Nom.
Kathleen M can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet walking, daily feeding, pet sitting, pet transportation
5.0
"I had a very good experience working with Kathy. Hired her to catsit while away on vacation. She took great care of my cat, was thorough and communicative, and really knowledgeable about cats. "
Glynis C.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have had dogs and cats all my life, I have just a cat now. I have never been paid for taking care of an animal but know how to do that from walking a dog to feeding them, giving bathes and medication if needed. I can clean litter boxes and clean after cats when they get sick.
Karyn can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Karyn has done both personal care-taking and cat sitting for me. She is completely dependable and dedicated to her job. She helped me with shopping, laundry, and driving when I was laid up and took excellent care of my 17-year-old cat when I would go away. I...
Patricia C.
Lisa G.
Warwick, RI
$23/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Lisa. I have been pet sitting on and off for 6 years I went back to school for a while so had to close acct due to my studies . I am an extreme animal lover . All pets I care for are loved and treated as my own I myself have 2 dogs 3 cats of my own I have fostered abused dogs and cats. I know how difficult and...
Lisa can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Skills:
Bonded and insured
5.0
"Lisa made our vacation so easy because she was so good period... We will hire her without any question again!!! Very professional, dependable, and punctual...5 star!!! Thanks Lisa ...you were wonderful!!!"
Thomas M.
Ana T.
Putnam, CT
$17/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I'm an animal lover and I grew up surrounded by pets! I had a dog and now I have a lovely cat! I love spending time with pets, I find it so therapeutic and makes me happy to be around them. I believe that having a pet at home can changes all the environment, by bringing happiness and joy to it's!! So I can do something I truly...
Ana can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Ana is very attentive, the dogs love her. Whenever she arrives they are excited by her presence, she has control over them and after walking, they are so calm. I highly recommend her work, she has a lot of charisma and really likes animals."
Barbara B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have owned cats, dogs and horses my entire life. At this time I work at a horse breeding farm. I own 2 female dogs and 3 cats. I'm available to watch your dog in my home. I'm familiar with many breeds of dogs and have had a few litters of puppies and cats. I worked for the rescue league rehabbing litters of feral kittens.
Valarie can also help with: Boarding, pet walking, administration of medicine
5.0
"I have known Valarie since 1985. At first it was a business relationship, but over the years we have become very good friends. She is caring, dedicated, honest, and trustworthy. I would feel comfortable leaving anyone and anything I value in her care ( I have many...
Deb C.
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Recent pet care reviews from local pet parents in Sterling, CT
Lydia N.
5.0
Lydia is the sweetest - she is very reliable and takes great care of my babies while I am away. She genuinely loves my cats and they love her back! I will always trust her to take great care of them when I go on vacation!!
- Care member
Colleen S.
5.0
Colleen took excellent care of my Dad! She is very knowledgeable about Alzheimer's and offered advice on how to handle sensitive decisions. She also took the initiative and did more than what was expected of her. Not only did Colleen take excellent care of my dad, she was truly an invaluable...
- Lisa R.
Jennifer B.
5.0
Jennifer is awesome :) she is upbeat, dependable, patient, and always punctual. She is caring and full of joy! Thank you, Jen, for your help!
- Lucrezia D.
Stephanie L.
5.0
Stephanie has a lot of experience in the veterinary field and was very professional and caring when taking care of my two cats. She had no problems administering medication to my feisty feline and I would absolutely recommend her and hire her again!
- Care member
Kerrie R.
5.0
Kerrie is fabulous. Strong communicator, punctual and reliable. She is great with my pets and completely trustworthy.
- John K.
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FAQs for finding pet care near you in Sterling, CT
In 2025, how much does it cost to hire a pet care provider in Sterling, CT?
The average cost to hire a pet care provider near you on Care.com is $12.00 per hour as of March 2025. This rate will vary depending on the service you need, the number of pets you have, and how often you need care for your pet. Some pet care providers will charge a daily rate if they will be caring for your pet for multiple days at a time.
How can I find a pet care provider near me in Sterling, CT?
There are 1 pet care providers in Sterling, CT offering a variety of services. You can compare your search results by the type of care you need for your pet. From there, you can identify the pet care providers with the most experience and positive feedback from previous pet parents they have worked with. You can also filter providers by distance from Sterling or your zip code. Once you have narrowed down your list of candidates, you can contact them individually to get a sense of who will get along with your pet the best.
What types of pet care services can I find in Sterling, CT?
If you are looking for pet care, Care.com has a variety of pet care services in Sterling, CT such as dog walkers, pet sitters, and boarding services that can provide the care you need for your pet. Some pet care providers even have medical backgrounds so they can provide specialized care if you need it. You just need to determine whether you want someone to come to your home to take care of your pet or if you want to take them to another home or facility around Sterling, CT for the day. From there, it's easier to narrow down the type of pet care services that will work best for you and your pet.
What types of pet care services can I find near me in Sterling, CT?
If you are looking for pet care, Care.com has a variety of pet care services in Sterling, CT such as dog walkers, pet sitters, and boarding services that can provide the care you need for your pet. Some pet care providers even have medical backgrounds so they can provide specialized care if you need it. You just need to determine whether you want someone to come to your home to take care of your pet or if you want to take them to another home or facility around Sterling, CT for the day. From there, it's easier to narrow down the type of pet care services that will work best for you and your pet.
How can I safely hire pet care near me in Sterling, CT?
All pet care providers on Care.com are asked to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. When searching for a pet care provider near you in Sterling, CT, look for providers who have a badge on their profile that displays the date their CareCheck was run. A CareCheck is a solid starting point, but we strongly advise that you do your own research to safely hire a pet care provider such as running your own background check.
What pet care services are available near me in Sterling, CT?
To find out what pet care services are available near you in Sterling, CT, you can search Care.com to get an idea of what types of services providers offer in your area. You can likely find pet sitters, dog walkers, and even advanced pet care providers who can take on more responsibilities such as administering medicine.