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Jackelyne M.

Housekeeper

New Canaan, CT

from
$40/hr
10 years experience
General room cleaning
cabinet cleaning
changing bed linens
bathroom cleaning
basement cleaning
+ 1 more
Trustworthy Housekeeper with over 10 years of experience working in private homes. Friendly and flexible and able to adjust into a variety of household environments. Highly organized and strong attention to details skills. Experience working with and around children and pets. - All aspects of cleaning including: bathrooms,...
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Erin S.

Professional Pet Caregiver

New Canaan, CT

from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
administration of medicine
A little "bite" about myself: I am a seasoned dog, cat and small animal sitter (25+ years) who LOVES animals and specializes in dogs that need extra attention, TLC or have anxiety issues. Former shelter volunteer and rescue group volunteer who can teach basic commands (if not known yet) and give lots of special attention and...
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Sandra R.

Part-time Pet Care

New Canaan, CT

from
$17/hr
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
I have 2 cats and a dog of my own. I have been a pet owner for over 30 years. I love cats and dogs (all animals). I provide cat and dog sitting in your own home. I can also board your dog.
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Kerri Ann C.

Dedicated Professional Pet Sitter

New Canaan, CT

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet walking
pet transportation
pet sitting
daily feeding
boarding
I provide loving care when you can't be there. I've assisted my daughter in developing, marketing and promoting a non-profit organization dedicated to rescuing animals (primarily dogs). I offer pet sitting, dog walking, and pet taxi services. I am very detail-oriented and hardworking. I am very flexible. I am happy to send a...
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Marina H.

Your Pet's New Best Friend

New Canaan, CT

from
$16/hr
1 year experience
Pet walking
My loving host mom wrote a short text about me, which I think describes me best: Our incredibly kind and responsible babysitter , Marina, is interested in helping a few families out with dog care or babysitting. Marina loves animals and is extremely active and strong (rock climber and ninja warrior!). She has a lot of...
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Ella I.

Looking For Summer Dog Care And Dog Walking!

New Canaan, CT

from
$17/hr
5 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hi there! I'm a passionate animal lover with 5 years of experience in dog walking and pet sitting. I have two dogs of my own, so I understand just how important it is to find someone you trust to care for your pets. Over the years, I've also volunteered at multiple animal shelters, gaining hands-on experience with dogs of all...
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Jocelyn R.

New Canaan, CT

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$34/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
I'd describe my personality as caring, hardworking, and creative I like working with animals because I have been surrounded by pets my whole life. I love being with my own, my family's and friends pets, so being able to take care of them makes me so happy. I'm looking for a job that keeps me active throughout the summer. I...
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Kateryna Z.

The Best Pet Sitter You Can Have! I Love Animals, No Bad Habits, Sociable And Organized! Ready To He

New Canaan, CT

from
$21/hr
10 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hi, I am a reliable and caring pet sitter with a genuine love for animals. I have experience providing personalized care for dogs, cats, and small pets, including feeding, walking, and administering medications. Pet owners value my professionalism, flexibility, and ability to build trust with both pets and their families....
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Kaitlyn M.

Part-time Caregiver Available

Westport, CT

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
1 year experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
administration of medicine
I am a college student interested in providing some part-time, reliable assistance to families that need it. I provide dog sitting in your own home. I have almost 10 years of experience caring for dogs of all sizes and ages, including puppies and elderly dogs, and currently have two of my own. I am comfortable caring for dogs...
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Alexus P.

Full Time Reliable Pet Care

Stamford, CT

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dog training
pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
administration of medicine
I'm a 27-year-old animal lover offering my help to those that need help with their fur babies. I'm located in Harbor Point - I service through-out Stamford and Greenwich region but will still offer my services within Fairfield region. I have at least 11+ years working with dogs but have always had dogs growing up as well; I'm...

Care Member says "Alexus has been caring for our French Bulldog Bruce for over 5 years. Whether it's for a quick walk or a lengthy boarding stay with her, she always...

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Karen V.

Fun And Energetic Sitter

Norwalk, CT

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
Hi everyone! My name is karen im currently a college student looking for pet sitting opportunities! I have been dog sitting for awhile and I can provide great references! I grew up with a husky and a cat and enjoyed having both of them around! I am a very outgoing, responsible, and respectful person. If u have any questions feel...

Care Member says "She was amazing overall! She showed great care for our home and little fur baby. I have her coming back very soon, so I highly recommend her."

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Maria G.

Cleaning services available in CT.

Stamford, CT

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience
Changing bed linens
cabinet cleaning
carpet cleaning
bathroom cleaning
basement cleaning
+ 1 more
My name is Maria. I live in Norwalk, CT. I'm a mom of two girls (24-16)I'm an experienced housekeeper, aid, adult companion and a professional organizer. I am also an Aid Care person going into nursing school. I drive and have a clean driving record. I have 20+ years of experience. I can walk the dogs or pet sitter when my...

Care Member says "Excellent job, very professional and detail oriented. Highly recommended."

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Gina F.

Dog sitter/House sitter

Stamford, CT

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
7 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I've been dog sitting /house sitting for two families now for 3 years. Both families have 2 (two) dogs each. I walk the dogs 3 times a day. Let them out in the evening before bed. I feed them their 2 meals a day. Morning and evening. I give them fresh water everyday, and wash their bowls. One of the smaller dogs likes to be...
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Morgan B.

Energetic, Loving Sitter!

Greenwich, CT

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
Hi! My name's Morgan! I'm 24 years old and I have about 9 years of experience babysitting/petsitting. I'm super reliable, caring, and honest. I've babysat for the same family of 5 kids and 2 dogs for years before moving for college. I then got a new job dog sitting for a new family for almost 2 years while working toward my...

Rob B. says "Morgan helped me out with my puppy Bailey for almost 2 yrs and she was great. Bailey loved her every time she came and i would hire her again in a heartbeat....

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Cemre Mine C.

Stamford, CT

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
I've had my own dog since I was a kid, so I have a lot of experience with dogs! I can help with Pet Day Care and Pet Sitting. I worked in a nursery for 5 months and I have 2 years of experience with children from babies to 5 years old!

Care Member says "Cemre was prompt, courteous, and most importantly had a natural ability to relate to and care for our children. "

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James A.

Dependable Dog & Cat Owner For Pet Sitting

Weston, CT

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
Former JSOC Certified Combat Medic, NYS Paramedic, Instructor & Training Officer (ret). WTC 9/11 First Responder PGA Class A Professional; Current CT DOH Certified CV Vaccine Administrator Lifelong pet owner, caretaker & foster available for pet & home sitting visits, feeding, companionship; play time as per your request....

Emily C. says "Jim house and dog sat while we traveled out of state for the holidays. He was communicative while we were away and everything great when we returned. "

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Kellie M.

Stamford, CT

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
Hi my name is Kellie M, I have a huge passion for animals I've had three dogs I have 2 right now. I have a few different experiences working with animals from working at a puppy store, owning pets, pet therapy, doggy daycare and also a pet hospital. Currently I am a full time dog walker/pet sitter.

Jessica R. says "Kellie is exactly what we needed for our puppy Zeus! She is punctual and reliable and Zeus was instantly comfortable with her. She has experience in the...

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Maria Clara P.

Greenwich, CT

from
$25/hr
5 years experience
Pet sitting
Hi! My name is Maria Clara! I'm a recent grad from Georgetown University. I currently work as a Dental Assistant in town during my gap year before Dental School. I've been dog sitting since high school (5+ years) for a wide range of pups. I have experience with young pups in training as well as elderly pups with strict medicine...
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Esthefany P.

Pet Lover

Norwalk, CT

from
$17/hr
2 years experience
I'm a passionate pet sitter with 2 years experience doing dog walking , feeding , and yard care. I'm sure I'm the right person ready to give all my love to them
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Evelyn V.

Stamford, CT

from
$17/hr
1 year experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hi! My name is Evelyn and I am thrilled to offer my dog sitting services to your furry family members! With a passion for animals and years of personal care taking, I am dedicated to providing care for your four-legged companions! I am very willing to commute to care for your pets and safety is my top priority. I understand that...
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  • 60 dog sitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $23.12/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated dog sitters is 5.0

Recent dog sitter reviews from local parents in New Canaan, CT

Dog Sitters in New Canaan, CT are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed dog sitters

Alexus P.

Alexus has been caring for our French Bulldog Bruce for over 5 years. Whether it's for a quick walk or a lengthy boarding stay with her,...

- Care member

Karen V.

She was amazing overall! She showed great care for our home and little fur baby. I have her coming back very soon, so I highly recommend...

- Care member

Maria G.

Excellent job, very professional and detail oriented. Highly recommended.

- Care member

FAQs for finding dog sitters near you in New Canaan, CT

Dog sitters near you in New Canaan, 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 New Canaan, 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 New Canaan, CT is $23.12.

Yes, you can hire a dog sitter near you in New Canaan, 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 New Canaan, 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 New Canaan, 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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