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Alyssa B.

Middletown, CT

from
$10/hr
2 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
I very frequently house sit for my neighbors pets by feeding and walking their dog, and feeding their rabbit and fish. I love all types of animals.
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Liliana N.

Meriden, CT

from
$17/hr
1 year experience
Boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
I am a responsible and reliable pet sitter. I have 2 years of experience taking care of pets, and I am passionate about providing high-quality care for animals. I offer a range of pet sitting services, including dog walking, feeding, and playtime. I understand that every pet is unique, and I am committed to providing...
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Denise R.

Reliable Pet Sitter

North Branford, CT

from
$40/hr
10 years experience
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
dog training
I am a "ALL YEAR ROUND" Full Time Pet Sitter with way over 15+ years of experience. I charge per day not hourly. Having me stay at your place and to take care of your Pet & Home is just what is needed. I have plenty of references from sitting in the areas of (New Canaan, Stratford, Milford, Orange, Hamden, Northford, Branford,...
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Kent H.

Loving Dog Care Provider In Your Home

Middletown, CT

from
$17/hr
10 years experience
Administration of medicine
pet walking
boarding
pet sitting
pet transportation
I provide loving and dependable pet sitting in your home. I love dogs and cats and have been around them most of my life. I currently have a 14-year-old Poodle mix, who we adopted when she was 8 weeks old. I also have an 8-year-old Havanese. We rescued her from a shelter when she was 6 months old. I am 65 and recently retired.
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Elizabeth F.

Wallingford, CT

from
$18/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hello There Everyone, My name is Elizabeth and I have over 10 years experience in pet sitting and dog walking. I have references and am looking forward to caring for your pet!
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Faith T.

Killingworth, CT

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hello! I'm Faith and I love love love dogs. I have been dog sitting for a few years now and have experience with senior dogs, I have taken care of a senior Bernese mountain dog and have a Beagle of my own. I have my own car and can get to and from place easily and quickly, I can stay overnight and I currently work a low...
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Jennifer B.

Madison, CT

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$11/hr
6 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I have been a pet sitter for over six years. Some of my duties have been walking dogs during the day, feeding the pet, staying overnight while the owner is out of town or just coming over to feed cats. I don't have any pets or my own because I live in an apartment. Growing up we always had a dog, some rabbits, turtles, frogs,...
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Breanna M.

Fun Sitter And Smile Creator :)

Middletown, CT

from
$18/hr
6 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hi I'm a very fun caring and patient person with approximately 2 years of pet care experience. Personally I love the outdoors and enjoy hiking. I have two pets of my own a cat and a dog and I would enjoy sharing my love , skills and experience to your pets.
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Shae-lyn T.

Part-Time Sitter, Full-Time Animal Lover!

Madison, CT

from
$17/hr
1 year experience
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
boarding
daily feeding
pet walking
I have three pets currently at my house. I have two Shiba Inu dogs that I have been caring for since a very young age, about 5 or 6 years old. I'm responsible for walking the dogs, to make sure they get a good amount of exercise in for the day, have fed them and loving them unconditionally. I also have a pet rabbit, which I am...
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Virginia M.

Animal Care / Dog Walker / Pet Sitter

Middletown, CT

from
$17/hr
3 years experience
Administration of medicine
pet walking
I provide dog-sitting in your home. Will be happy to take dogs for a walk, feed them, clean up after them, play with them, etc. I have done this for several people in the last few years. I have a kind, compassionate nature, especially with animals.
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Katie L.

Former Dog Hiking Business Owner Looking To Pet Sit For That Precious Member Of Your Family!

Westbrook, CT

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
As former owner and operator of a dog hiking company I specialized in supporting dog owners in getting their dogs into the great outdoors. I am currently a preschool teacher and dog owner to a wonderful 110 lb malamute who is the love of my life! I provide top notch dog sitting services. Reliable, trustworthy, kind, and able to...
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Ljiljana K.

Cheshire, CT

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I provide cat and dog sitting service, I have a lot of experience taking care of animals and making sure that they're happy healthy and enjoying themselves. I only do pet care for one time needs not weekly recurring. I provide pet care for clients going on vacations , booking for client's now .

Care Member says "Ljiljana was wonderful with my dogs, she took care of them the same way I do. She is comfortable with giving medications, walking and spending time with...

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Kerry B.

Part Or Full-Time Pet Care

Old Saybrook, CT

4.0(0)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
boarding
daily feeding
pet walking
+ 1 more
I am an animal lover with 20+ years of pet care and house-sitting experience. Animals I've cared for include dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters and fish. I'm also available to help around the house or with errands if needed.
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Jazmine R.

Pet Sitter/Dog Walker

Hamden, CT

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
3 years experience
Administration of medicine
pet walking
daily feeding
pet sitting
pet transportation
I have experience with cats & dogs. I have worked for a vet as a handler & kennel assistant. I have also worked privately for families as a walker & sitter. Animals are more then just pets to me. I see them as part of my family. They deserve all of our love & respect. :)

Care Member says "Hey, I couldn’t message you due to payment failures so l'm reaching out here. How are you? We need a sitter for my dog - Ploy, 1 year old indoor/outdoor...

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Kimberly S.

Animal Lover!

Hamden, CT

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hi! My name is Kim, and I'm 45. Former nanny of 17 yrs turned house/pet sitter dog walker for 7 years now. I love animals. I treat the animals like I would a nanny charge. I talk to them, play with them, keep them safe, and make sure their needs are met. I'm also familiar with, and respectful of working in other peoples' houses....

Ryan M. says "Kimberly was wonderful with our dogs! She was extremely responsive and up front about availability during the interview process. She came over to meet the...

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Jeffrey P.

Portland, CT

5.0(1)
from
$45/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet walking
I have loved animals since I was a little kid. I've been pet sitting for over 10 years off and on and it's been such an enjoyable part time job. I have always loved dogs and have two of my own. One is an older beagle with an old soul personality and another who is a 1-year-old aussiedoodle. I enjoy walks and all things outdoors....

Care Member says "Jeff was a terrific pet sitter. I’d happily hire him again. He took great care of our pups and got them lots of exercise."

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Jess R.

Plainville, CT

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
5 years experience
I have approximately five years of experience taking care of animals. I recently completed graduate school and am interested in becoming a reliable dog walker for a family. I work full time and am available to walk or pet sit part time.

Jamie P. says "I have used Jess for both pet care and child care and she is the best at both. With her experience as a social worker she always has the patience and...

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Maria C.

Part-Time Pet Sitter

West Hartford, CT

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
Hi, my name is Maria! During the school year, I am a teacher at a CREC elementary school in Wethersfield. This summer I am looking to provide quality and loving care for your fur-babies! I provide pet sitting for all sorts of animals! I am mostly familiar with cats, dogs, fish, and chinchillas. I am caring, flexible, and patient...

Steve M. says "Maria house and pet-sat overnight for our dog and rabbit, and did a wonderful job. She was on-time, organized, quick to respond/communicate, and both pets...

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Mary Jo M.

Pet Sitter

Old Lyme, CT

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Administration of medicine
pet walking
boarding
pet sitting
pet transportation
Animals are my passion! I have always had dogs and cats and I even love hamsters! I currently have two dogs, a Sheltie that I rescued a couple of years ago and a Shih Tzu/Pomeranian mix. I pet sit part-time for friends and family.

Michele L. says "Mary Jo is the Best! Set up interview to meet each other and my two dogs. She was on time and greeted my pups with care. My girls are spoiled with a...

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Desiree R.

Flexible Dog Lover!

West Haven, CT

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet walking
To say I'm a dog lover is an understatement! I had a dog of my own, so I know the ins and outs of caring for one. I don't have the schedule yet to own a dog of my own, so caring for other dogs is the next best thing! I don't have any preference of size or energy level, so I would love to tend to the needs of yours whenever you...

Pam M. says "We feel so blessed to have met Desiree! She pet sat our Mia last night while we were in town for a family wedding. Desiree is absolutely lovely! She was a...

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  • 60 dog sitters are listed on Care.com

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

Recent dog sitter reviews from local parents in Durham, CT

Dog Sitters in Durham, CT are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed dog sitters

Ljiljana K.

Ljiljana was wonderful with my dogs, she took care of them the same way I do. She is comfortable with giving medications, walking and...

- Care member

Jazmine R.

Hey, I couldn’t message you due to payment failures so l'm reaching out here. How are you? We need a sitter for my dog - Ploy, 1 year old...

- Care member

Kimberly S.

Kimberly was wonderful with our dogs! She was extremely responsive and up front about availability during the interview process. She came...

- Ryan M.

FAQs for finding dog sitters near you in Durham, CT

Dog sitters near you in Durham, CT can provide a really valuable service to dog owners, especially ones with busy work, social, and travel schedules. A good dog sitter can not only take care of your dog when you can’t be home with them, they can also provide them with social engagement that can keep them feeling happy, entertained, and stimulated. Lots of dogs love playing with their dog sitters.

You can review a variety of Care.cm dog sitter profiles near you in Durham, CT to learn more about what each individual dog sitter charges. To give you a more general idea of what to expect, the average hourly rate for dog sitters near you in Durham, CT is $18.50.

Yes, you can hire a dog sitter near you in Durham, CT. When you review dog sitter profiles on Care.com, look for profiles that highlight the fact that they offer overnight care services. Many dog parents don’t want their dogs to be home alone at night, so overnight care is a popular service that many dog sitters offer.

To safely hire a dog sitter near you in Durham, CT we strongly recommend you do your own research to keep your dog safe. For example, you can interview multiple candidates, can request references from other clients, and can run an independent background check on any dog sitters you’re considering hiring. As a jumping off point, we do ask all dog sitters listed on Care.com to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. Look for profiles that include a badge sharing the date they completed this background check.

To quickly hire an in-home dog sitter near you in Durham, CT, you can turn to Care.com for assistance. Care.com makes it easy to review the profiles of different dog sitters that are available to hire. You can learn more about the services they offer, their rates, and their experience working as a dog sitter.

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