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Nwal S.

Ellington, CT

from
$17/hr
Pet sitting
Animal lover of all kind. Experienced with many fur pets, fish care importance and bird diets/affection.
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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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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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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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Manchester, CT

from
$17/hr
1 year experience
Pet walking
Hello! My name is Edlande, and for all my life, I own pets. Cats, dogs, hamsters, fish, and birds. I love taking care of my animals and at times help my friends take care of their animals if they have to run an errand.
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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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Pet Care

Tolland, CT

from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have owned animals my whole life and I have always loved animals. When I was younger my family had 9 cats in the house, as well as mice, birds, and a rabbit. In my teenage years my mom came home with a tiny Maltese who became my best friend and got me through some tough times in my life. Now my wife and I have two little...
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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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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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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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Loving, Sincere & Trustworthy Care Provider

East Longmeadow, MA

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Dog training
pet walking
pet sitting
administration of medicine
pet transportation
All that know me will attest to my love of animals. I am especially fond of dogs, cats and horses, but I also feed the birds, chipmunks and squirrels. ;) I have lost count as to how many stray cats and dogs that I have rescued and adopted or have found loving homes for. I currently have a 5-year-old German Shepherd. As a...
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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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Andrea K.'s Photo

West Hartford, CT

5.0(1)
from
$25/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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Jennifer B.'s Photo

Springfield, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
For the past 10 years, I've dedicated myself to providing exceptional pet care. My approach prioritizes your pet's comfort and happiness by treating them as if they were my own, and ensuring a safe, stimulating, and consistent routine. I'm experienced in pet sitting, walking, and transportation for dogs, cats, birds, fish,...

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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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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Caring Sitter

Stafford Springs, CT

from
$17/hr
1 year experience
Dog training
grooming
pet walking
pet sitting
pet transportation
My name is Alonna and I am a Certified Pet Trainer through the National K-9 School for Dog Trainers in Ohio. I can provide basic and advanced dog obedience, puppy socialization, and puppy potty-training assistance. Other services I offer are dog walking, pet sitting (including overnight care), and bathing/brushing/toe nail...
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Part-Time Pet Caregiver

Chicopee, MA

from
$15/hr
4 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
administration of medicine
Hello! My name Is Ashley and I am 24 years old! I have many years experience with all sorts of animals from dogs, cats, birds, ferrets, etc! I love animals and am available for any kind of care you may need! I have reliable transportation, am a non-smoker, and would love to get to know you, as well as well as a furry (or non...
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Animal Lover

Stafford Springs, CT

from
$18/hr
1 year experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
Even thought I have no hired work experience to date, I have over 40 years of pet ownership experience with dogs, cats and some birds. I've always been an animal lover and just love being around them. I am semi- retired, very reliable, in good physical condition and able to perform all required tasks involved in pet care. I...
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Tara R.'s Photo

East Longmeadow, MA

from
$20/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hi there! I'm Tara, a lifelong animal lover with a soft spot for dogs, cats, birds, and even fish! I bring both energy and compassion to every pet I care for, and I treat each animal like they're part of my own family. I've grown up around pets and have hands-on experience caring for dogs and cats of all sizes and...
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  • 38 bird sitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.00/hr as of November 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 38 listed bird sitters

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.

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.

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 $17.00 per hour as of November, 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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