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Nwal S.

Ellington, CT

from
$17/hr
Pet sitting
Animal lover of all kinds! Over 20 years experience as a bird owner. knowledgeable of unique diet of seeds, vegetable/fruit and needed time out of cage/social interaction. Experienced with many fur pets and fish care and importance of fish water cycle. Hope to hear from you soon, Nwal
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Jillianl L.'s Photo

Ellington, CT

from
$20/hr
3 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hi! I am a responsible and caring person with 3+ years of experience with payed pet sitting, including dogs, cats, fish, and birds. I currently have 2 dogs (Golden Retriever & Mini golden doodle) and 1 cat. Growing up I also had a bunny and insisted on getting 6 ducks in my backyard. With me, your pet will feel safe and cared...
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Kailyn S.'s Photo

South Windsor, CT

from
$20/hr
5 years experience
Grooming
pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
pet transportation
I have 5 years of experience. I have personally owned cats, dogs and a bird. I can provide boarding, in home pet care, walks, and drive pets to appointments. I will also entertain and play with pets.
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Pet Care

Vernon Rockville, CT

from
$20/hr
I Love dogs have always had a dog in my life. Also have birds African gray, Greater sulfur crested coccoto and a yellow napp parrot.
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I Can't Wait To Meet Your Best Friend!

Tolland, CT

from
$20/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hello! My name is Caitlin and I have experience volunteering in an animal shelter as well as fostering cats and dogs, I've owned guinea pigs in the past, and I currently own two cats. I am interested in working with any animal that needs someone! I have a love for all animals and I am working to get my property certified by the...
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Arianna S.'s Photo

Tolland, CT

from
$17/hr
Grooming
pet walking
boarding
I've always owned animals. I have experience with birds, fish, and dogs. I own dogs myself and I would treat your animals as they are my own!
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Jessica S.'s Photo

Somers, CT

from
$17/hr
10 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
I have always been an animal lover. I currently have two dogs, two bunnies, two birds, and two axolotls. At any point in my life there has always been animals! I am very empathetic towards them and love to snuggle, pet, play and walk them.
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South Windsor, CT

from
$20/hr
1 year experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
I have grown up around a bunch of different kinds of animals my whole life and have plenty of experience working with them. I've had animals such as dogs, birds, chickens, a snake, a pig, and more! I always volunteered at a wildlife rescue center in Bali, Indonesia for a couple months. I love spending time with animals and have...
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Pet Caregiver

Vernon Rockville, CT

from
$20/hr
6 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
I provide cat or dog sitting in my own home. I grew up loving and living with cats, dogs, birds, fish, rabbits, and guinea pigs. I have references from watching cats and dogs of all sizes.
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Fun And Energetic Personality To Get That Pet Excited!

Tolland, CT

from
$17/hr
4 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I'd describe my personality as kind, energetic, and honest. I love working with animals because I find that they are very comforting and I love their personalities. I'm looking for a job that will be able to give me mornings because I am in college. I have put my classes in the afternoon starting at 3:30 so I would be able to...
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Pet Sitter Available

Springfield, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
My name is Jen and I'm a mom of 4! I have 2 beagles(Sassy, Piper) 4 cats(Oreo, Max, Elsa and Oliver) 1 bird(Corky) 2 guinea pigs(Cocoa and Rosie) and 3 hermit crabs(Hermie, Brewster, and Caillou)!!! I have lots of pet experience from walking, cleaning, and feeding! I would love to be trusted with your fur babies! I can check on...

Meghan H. says "Jen cared for my two cats while I was in vacation. She was reliable, trustworthy & very attentive! She communicated with me throughout the time, sent...

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Pet Sitter

Glastonbury, CT

5.0(0)
from
$10/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
daily feeding
boarding
pet transportation
I have been pet sitting for about 5 years now. I have a dogs of my own- Pekingese and have been around all types of breeds of dogs. I have experience with cats, dogs, birds, hamsters, guinea pigs, chinchillas, and fish.
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Rachel L.'s Photo

Brimfield, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
administration of medicine
Hi there! I have experience working full time at a cat boarding facility. My daily duties included feeding and scooping, medication administration (including insulin administration) general cleaning and giving love and individualized care to all of our feline clients. I'm passionate about animals and work to provide high end...

Eric H. says "Rachel was a sigh of relief in taking care of our 2 cats over the busy thanksgiving holiday. She is wonderful, caring, and great at communicating."

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Andrea K.'s Photo

West Hartford, CT

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hello! I am an animal lover who is looking to help care for your little furry or scaly family when you are away or can't get home in time! I have years of experience either owning or caring for dogs from Beagles to a Newfoundland. Currently, I work full-time at a non-profit, but love taking care of animals when I'm not working!...

Lindsay A. says "We've had Andrea come take care of our 2 cats and elderly dogs on 2 occasions when we were out of town. She's been wonderful! Very reliable, experienced,...

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Part Or Full-Time Caregiver Available

Storrs Mansfield, CT

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
administration of medicine
I currently own a cat, and 2 dogs. I have experience with birds, rabbits, and other small animals. I have been taking care of pets (feeding, grooming, exercising, and clean up) since I was very young. All my pets are rescue animals and I support several animal rescue organizations and have been a weekly volunteer at Our...
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Springfield, MA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience
Grooming
pet walking
pet sitting
I have been living with animals sense I was a baby. I started to take care of them at the age of 7. I have a little zoo at my house with 3 cats, 1 bird, 3 guinea pigs, 3 dogs and a bearded dragon (and some hermit crabs). I do have a general knowledge of how to take care of all these animals however I do have a experience the...

Cass K. says "She's very dependable and cares a lot for a pet's well-being. You can tell she takes her job very seriously, and enjoys it too. I would recommend her to...

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Destiny O.'s Photo

Hartford, CT

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
2 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hello my name is Destiny I have 2 years experience with Cats, Dogs, Birds I love animals I have 1 dog and 1 cat of my own I have always had a passion for animals since a young girl and my love for them has grown into adult hood. I started pet sitting when I was in middle school, when my close relatives would go on vacation.

Care Member says "Destiny is really loving to are animals she takes them for a walk 2 times a day play with them and feed them my dogs love her "

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Amy M.'s Photo

Compassionate Animal Lover

West Springfield, MA

from
$15/hr
5 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hi, my name is Amy. I love almost any animal. I grew up in a house with dogs, cats and birds. My husband and I currently have a 7-year-old Puggle named Brady. He is the absolute love of our life. I completly understand the importance of pet care for both when you are just 5 miles away at work or when you are across the country...
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Sienna S. From Southwick, MA

Southwick, MA

from
$15/hr
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
I have grown up around pets my entire life including cats, dogs, fish, and birds. I currently have 4 cats and I have a strong passion for taking care of animals. I would love to walk your pets, sit them, and I have a car so I am available to transport them anywhere you need them to be! I am very reliable and responsible and I...
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Loving Kind Hearted Woman

West Springfield, MA

from
$15/hr
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
I've owned dogs my whole life, currently own 3 cats. I've had fish and a bird. I love all animals.
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  • 40 bird sitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.50/hr as of June 2025

Recent bird sitter reviews from local parents in Ellington, CT

Bird Sitters in Ellington, CT are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 40 listed bird sitters

Jennifer B.

Jen cared for my two cats while I was in vacation. She was reliable, trustworthy & very attentive! She communicated with me throughout the...

- Meghan H.

Rachel L.

Rachel was a sigh of relief in taking care of our 2 cats over the busy thanksgiving holiday. She is wonderful, caring, and great at...

- Eric H.

Andrea K.

We've had Andrea come take care of our 2 cats and elderly dogs on 2 occasions when we were out of town. She's been wonderful! Very reliable,...

- Lindsay A.

FAQ for finding bird sitters near you in Ellington, CT

A bird sitter can act as a babysitter for your pet bird. They can make sure your bird has enough fresh food and water. They can also play with them and clean their cages. The bird sitter may need to administer medicine if that’s something your bird requires. When hiring a bird sitter near you in Ellington, CT, it’s important you interview them and make sure you’re on the same page about what types of responsibilities you need them to take on.

Hiring a bird sitter near you in Ellington, CT costs an average of $18.50 per hour as of June, 2025. Bird sitter rates will vary depending on where you live, how many birds require care, and the types of services you may need. Bird sitters may also choose to charge a fixed day rate for their services.

You can use Care.com to help you find a bird sitter near you by filtering and sorting local bird sitter profiles by distance from Ellington. You can compare bird sitter options near you by reading about their experience and the types of services they offer. You can even read reviews from other bird owners.

While we strongly recommend you do your own research (such as conducting an independent background check and interviews) before hiring anyone to come into your home to care for your pet birds, we do ask all bird sitters on Care.com to complete a background check called a Care Check. If a provider near you in Ellington, CT completes this background check, there will be a badge on their profile that displays the date the background check was run.

You can use Care.com to search for more general pet sitters and bird sitters. You can also look for bird sitters that specialize in certain types of birds such as an exotic bird sitter or parrot sitter. If you own farm animals such as ducks or chickens, you can also look for specialized care. The type of caregivers available in your area can vary near you in Ellington, CT.

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