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Ashley T.

West Hartford, CT

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$17/hr
Love our furry friends! I have house sitted with dogs requiring daily medications and spent summers babysitting for a family with multiple cats. Even have a puppers of my own!
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Kiersten H.

West Hartford, CT

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$17/hr
1 year experience
Boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
dog training
grooming
I am a huge animal lover which is why I am studying environmental science to help protect them all. I have dog sitting/ boarding and cat sitting experience. I am an outgoing, responsible, reliable, and very excited to meet you. :)
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Celia G.

West Hartford, CT

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$17/hr
2 years experience
Boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
I started working with animals when I was a senior in high school. However, I have had experience with animals since I was a kid. I grew up going to Westmoor Park Camp where I would take care of farm animals. I also have had a cat my entire life and have had a dog for 11 years. In my spare time, I like to read, hang out with...
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Claudia H.

West Hartford, CT

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$17/hr
2 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
My name is Claudia, and I have been caring for dogs since I was able to have my own! I'm have had experience in dog sitting for over 2 years whether clients wanted the dogs to stay with me for the week or visit/ stay at their homes and dog sit
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Shannon P.

West Hartford, CT

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Pet walking
I grew up having two dogs at home and animal sitting for many family friends. I am used to providing medication as needed and following a care schedule.
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Jenny P.

Friendly And Available Pet Sitter

West Hartford, CT

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$17/hr
3 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hi! As a dog mom myself, I know how hard it can be leaving your furry friend behind. But knowing they are being cared for by someone responsible and loving eases the stress. I have always had a connection and appreciation for animals, especially dogs and cats. Let's chat more! Shoot me a message
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Jessica H.

Fun Loving Animal Lover

West Hartford, CT

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$17/hr
5 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
Hi, over my past 5 years of babysitting I have also come across pet sitting. I have pet sat dogs as small as chihuahuas up to Great Danes, and Dobermans. I have fed them, played with them taken them on walks and car rides. I am more than willing to stay overnight if necessary!
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Ella J.

West Hartford, CT

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$18/hr
3 years experience
Pet sitting
Hi! As an avid animal lover with years of experience in pet care, I provide dependable and loving pet-sitting services for dogs, cats, and other small animals. I understand the importance of leaving your pets in capable hands, and I take pride in creating a comfortable, fun, and safe environment while you're away.
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Maria C.

Part-Time Pet Sitter

West Hartford, CT

5.0(1)
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$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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Abigail L.

Dog Walker And Animal Sitter

West Hartford, CT

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$17/hr
Daily feeding
pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
I have taken care of the dogs and cats of friends and family friends. I also have a dog myself. I love animals and volunteer at the Children's Museum so that I can spend more time with them.
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Eliza P.

Dog Walker And Part Time Care Giver

West Hartford, CT

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$17/hr
2 years experience
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet walking
I absolutely love dogs of all sizes and ages and have two large dogs myself at home. I am very experienced in caring for dogs and am available for dog walking, part-time dog sitting in your home or drop-ins, and am willing to perform baths as well.
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Hannah S.

Flexible Pet Sitter!

West Hartford, CT

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$18/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
Hi my name is Hannah and I am a student at the University of Connecticut. I am currently home and looking to help anyone locally with pet sitting/walking. I LOVE animals (I have two dogs and a cat with my family) and have a very flexible schedule. Let me know!
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Amelia Y.

Your Pet Family Member is in Good Hands!

West Hartford, CT

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Administration of medicine
boarding
daily feeding
pet walking
pet sitting
Hello, and thank you for reading my post for caring for your pet(s). My first pet at age 3 was a golden hamster named Katie, who brought me a lot of joy. Since then, I have had hamsters, rescue dogs (German Shepard mix, Pomeranian, miniature dachshunds) rabbits, exotic fish, and a cat. Below is a list of services I provide (if...
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Kelly M.

Pet Sitter

West Hartford, CT

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Administration of medicine
boarding
pet transportation
daily feeding
pet walking
+ 1 more
I've grown up around animals my entire life and am a HUGE animal lover. When it comes to dogs, there is none too big, small, cuddly or energetic to capture my heart. I'd love to meet your furry friend for a run around the neighborhood or some more relaxing snuggles for older dogs. While I am most comfortable around dogs and...
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Roseanna W.

Responsible Pet Sitter And Walker

West Hartford, CT

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
5 years experience
Boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
I have taken care of dogs for the better part of 10 years, including my own and my family's/ friends. I'm a huge animal lover and understand the importance of an animals happiness and wellbeing. Your pet will be in good hands I will bring my own waste bags for walking services and will send photos throughout the service.

Dimitri H. says "Rosie is great with any dog and had grown up with dogs her whole life. Dogs gravitate towards her always, whether it is a friend's dog or stranger's dog....

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Kristen M.

Caring Pet Sitter Ready To Play With Your Furry Ones!

West Hartford, CT

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$10/hr
1 year experience
Administration of medicine
boarding
daily feeding
pet walking
pet sitting
I have always lived with pets of some kind! I have loved and now miss all of my furry friends! I currently work as a part time nanny for a family who have 5 dogs and a cat. I have pet sat for them while they were on vacation and loved the time playing with them. I enjoy animals of all sorts from dogs to cats to fish to guinea...
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Maria S.

West Hartford, CT

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$17/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
Looking for occasional pet sitting opportunities! I have 12+ years first hand experience with rabbits, and small animals, I have worked with larger dogs in pet sitting scenarios both overnight and just during the day.
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Monalisa S.

West Hartford, CT

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$17/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I've had experience dog sitting for about a year now, cleaning feeding and taking care of the great doggies. I'm an animal lover and have 2 myself. They are always well taken care of by me and shown great love!
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Victoria H.

West Hartford, CT

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$17/hr
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet walking
I provide dog sitting services in your own home. I have a dog of my own, Ebony. She is a black standard poodle. I also had a pug when I was younger and my family are dog people so you can say I have had lots of experience with taking care of pets when needed. All I need is a description of how you yourself would care for your...
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Kailee B.

Animal Lover For Household, Farm, Or Exotic Animal Care

Plainville, CT

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Administration of medicine
boarding
daily feeding
pet walking
pet sitting
I am an animal lover of all kinds and have my own 1-year-old Australian Shepard that keeps me entertained and on my toes! I am currently available for dog/cat sitting, but I am also open to discussing other situations/pets. I have had the opportunity to work with baby tigers, kangaroos and other small wild/exotic animals and...
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  • 60 dog sitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $16.79/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated dog sitters is 5.0

FAQs for finding dog sitters near you in West Hartford, CT

Dog sitters near you in West Hartford, 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 West Hartford, 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 West Hartford, CT is $16.79.

Yes, you can hire a dog sitter near you in West Hartford, 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 West Hartford, 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 West Hartford, 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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