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Stefanie L.

Newington, CT

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet transportation
pet sitting
pet walking
Animal lover! Reliable, non-smoker. Comfortable administering medications, walking, feeding, and giving attention.

Care Member says "Wonderful expierence with Stefanie, she cared for my cats and gave them lots of love, cuddles, and play while I was away on vacation. She did everything...

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Erica C.

Newington, CT

from
$18/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hi Im Erica! I don't have any professional experience with animals, but I have always had dogs and cats around my whole life. I currently have 2 dogs and a cat. My dogs are so playful and love to go on long walks around our neighborhood. My cat is such a cuddle bug. I would love to share the love I have for my pets with yours!
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Brittney U.

Newington, CT

from
$17/hr
I have two dogs and two cats that I adore. I know what it's like trying to enjoy life with your fur babies while also getting away for a little!! Please respond with information regarding walks or drop ins for feeding and playing!!
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Samantha R.

Newington, CT

from
$17/hr
4 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hi!! I have a lot of experience with dogs. I am constantly watching and walking my neighbors 3 dogs and they are very high energy! I'm a big animal lover and would love to take care of your pet!!
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Laura F.

Newington, CT

from
$17/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet walking
daily feeding
administration of medicine
grooming
+ 1 more
I've been pet sitting since I was about 12. I have watched a variety of dog breeds including poodles, labs, golden retrievers, Maltese, pit bulls and even a great dane. I have been previously hired to do training as well. I also have experience with cats. In the past, I've done walks, play time, baths and general care. I love...
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Sarah O.

Newington, CT

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$17/hr
7 years experience
Grooming
dog training
pet walking
boarding
pet transportation
+ 1 more
Hi everyone! I have had pets (both dogs, cats, and even guinea pigs and rabbits) since I was born! I have never not had a dog and spend much of my day walking my dog and caring for her as she has a genetic disorder which must be managed with meds. All that is to say I have ample experience with pets and I am excited to meet...
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Emily M.

Pet Care Provider

Newington, CT

from
$10/hr
1 year experience
Pet transportation
pet sitting
pet walking
I provide dog sitting in your own home whenever you need it! I've had a range of experience, from growing up with many pets to looking after them professionally. My most recent experience was looking after three dogs for two and a half weeks while the family was on vacation. I walked the dogs three times a day, made sure they...
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Jeffrey P.

Portland, CT

5.0(1)
from
$50/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet walking
administration of medicine
pet sitting
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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Emily J.

Part Time Care Giver/ Dog Walker

Wethersfield, CT

5.0(0)
from
$12/hr
Pet walking
I am a responsible dog owner and pet lover. I have cared for and walked many dogs and enjoy it very much! I understand the importance of your pets safety and will do every a thing in my ability to ensure that.
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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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Brian B.

Animal Lover

West Hartford, CT

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet transportation
pet sitting
pet walking
I have cared for dogs and cats many times with many different breeds. I provide animal sitting services that include walking, feeding, exercising, and whatever else needs to be done. I will work with any size or age of animals.

Craig C. says "Brian was wonderful taking care of our 3 dogs, cat, fish, and chickens while we were away on vacation. Excellent communication, dependable, and reliable....

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Roseanna W.

Responsible Pet Sitter And Walker

West Hartford, CT

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
5 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
boarding
pet sitting
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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Jessica M.

Part-time Pet Sitter

Portland, CT

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet walking
Responsible, mature pet sitter available part-time. I am available for pet sitting, walks one to two times a week in local area of Portland. Many years experience with golden retrievers, labs for which I have a great love of having been owner myself. Thank you for taking your time to view my profile.

Linda S. says "Jessica has been wonderful with my senior Australian Shepherd. She really understands animals and treats them with compassion. I highly recommend...

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Elysse R.

Professional Dog Care: Dog Walking And Dog Sitting

South Glastonbury, CT

from
$17/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet walking
administration of medicine
pet sitting
I have been a pet sitter for 6 years now. There is nothing I love more than interacting with and taking care of dogs. I have a lab shepherd mix named Jake, and I absolutely adore him! My pet care services include dog walking and overnight dog sitting. I believe that dogs are much more comfortable in their own home than in a...
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Anastasia D.

Farmington, CT

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$17/hr
Pet transportation
pet walking
boarding
pet sitting
I have grown up with dogs and some bunnies. I love animals. I have experience with large dogs, as my family growing up we've had a Sheepdog, Akitas and a German Shepherd. I would love to help out whether it's boarding, you're taking a trip, need a dog walk/food. Hope to hear from you!
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Sarah H.

Hartford, CT

from
$17/hr
Pet walking
I love to hang out with dogs. I am very active and would enjoy taking your dog for a walk or play with them in the park!
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Caitlin B.

Plainville, CT

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$17/hr
5 years experience
Pet walking
boarding
pet sitting
I've been pet sitting for 5 years and love spending time with both cats and dogs! I've cared for up to 3 pets at once. Feeding them, walking dogs, playing, and giving lots of love. I treat every pet like family and make sure they feel safe, happy, and spoiled while you're away!
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Olivia G.

Cromwell, CT

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$17/hr
5 years experience
Pet transportation
pet sitting
pet walking
I have had dogs my entire life, I have cavalier King Charles Spaniels, currently I have 2. I have also dogs at around my neighborhood before I was able to drive. Since I got my license 2 years ago I've also dogsit farther away from my house. I love dogs so much and miss my own very much when I go away to college. I am happy to...
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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
Pet walking
administration of medicine
pet sitting
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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Kinga W.

Plainville, CT

from
$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hi. My name is Kinga. I grew up in Poland. 29 years old. Fluent in English and Polish. I strive to provide animals with the love, care and companionship they deserve! :) and treat them as if they were mine. I walk dogs for clients, ensuring their safety, feeding and providing animals with fresh water in accordance with their...
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  • 60 dog walkers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.29/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated dog walkers is 5.0

Recent dog walker reviews from local parents in Newington, CT

Dog Walkers in Newington, CT are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed dog walkers

Stefanie L.

Wonderful expierence with Stefanie, she cared for my cats and gave them lots of love, cuddles, and play while I was away on vacation. She...

- Care member

Jeffrey P.

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.

- Care member

Jess R.

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...

- Jamie P.

FAQs for finding dog walkers near you in Newington, CT

A local dog walker near you in Newington, CT will cost you an average of $17.29 per hour. This rate is based on Care.com's data as of November 2025 and may vary depending on the services that you request and your specific situation.

Care.com has 7 dog walkers offering services in Newington, CT. You can search for a dog walker by filtering by distance from Newington or your zip code. From there, compare your options by reading about the specific dog walking services they provide, their experience with dogs, and their hourly rate. You can also read reviews from other pet parents from Newington to help you decide if the provider is a good fit.

Hiring a dog walker is a great way to eliminate worry and guilt when your dog is home alone for many hours, while also being a good way to keep your dog fit, happy and well socialized. You can read reviews from other pet parents living in Newington, CT to help decide if hiring a particular dog walker will be worth it for you.

When searching for dog walkers near you in Newington, CT, you can use Care.com to start your search. All dog walkers on Care.com are asked to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck and any dog walkers who complete the Care Checkhave a badge on their profile displaying the date it was run so you can easily recognize them. CareChecks are a great place to start, but we strongly advise that you take additional steps to ensure you feel comfortable with the dog walker you hire, such as running your own background check and asking for references. You can visit our Safety Center to learn more.

On Care.com, there are currently 7 dog walkers near you in Newington, CT that you can get to know. You can review dog walker profiles to see who has the experience you’re looking for and who will take on the responsibilities you need help with.

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