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Home pet sitting in Colchester, CT
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I'm an experienced dog owner. I have experience with dogs with behavioral issues as well.
I have watched the pets of many friends over the years when they have gone on trips. My experience is with dogs, cats, and fish. Able to stay at your home, walk dogs, and give your pets some love!
Amanda can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Alyssa L.
Columbia, CT
$15-18/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hi, I'm Alyssa! Thank you for taking the time to consider me to care for your pets. I can provide dog or cat sitting in your own home. I have experience with volunteering in a cat shelter in the past, and I am an owner of both dogs and cats myself! Most if not all of the families I babysit for also have pets of their own so I...
Alyssa can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
I have primarily provided cat and dog sitting in the owners home, but I do not stay there overnight and I do not board the pets. I have also provided care for fish, ferrets, and guinea pigs. I have had dogs, cats, a frog, birds, fish and guinea pigs of my own. I always sit and play with the animals for a minimum of 60 minutes so...
Lily can also help with: Pet walking
Anne M.
Bozrah, CT
$12-17/hr • 10 yrs exp
HI! I'm Anne and I love animals. I've been pet sitting in homes for over 10 years and have watched dogs, cats, birds, and rodents per diem and short and long term. I am Red Cross certified in Pet First Aide and have many years of experience watching senior dogs.
Anne can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My love for animals comes naturally to me. I am an empath who connects instantly to their world. I have cared for many animals, my entire life. I am comfortable with large and small breeds. I prioritize animal, safety, and comfort at all times. I am able to walk with several dogs. I love the outdoors and do trail, hiking or...
Denise can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet walking
5.0
"She was so good my puppy was potty trained within a month"
Breanna N.
5.0
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Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi! Please message me first before automatically booking as I will decline every time. I need to know you are real first!!! I would love to meet you and your fur babies prior to pet care! BIO: I have always been passionate about animals. When I was a very young girl, I would visit neighbors' pets, on car trip-horses and cows, I...
Jamie can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
NAPPS Certified
5.0
"Jamie did a tremendous job coming to visit and feed my cat. Jamie came over for an interview and I immediately felt very comfortable. She was extremely personable and professional. It was clear she had great experience as she was asking me questions that I never...
Mark A.
5.0
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Hi there! I'm Adriana. I'm brand new to Care. com but I have been pet sitting and helping pet parents since 2010 as my full-time job.
I am privately INSURED & BONDED and Pet CPR Certified. I run a team of 8 pet care providers with my local company, Shoreline Happy Paws LLC and I am also a Pet CPR Instructor.
I work with all...
Adriana can also help with: Dog training, pet walking, pet transportation, grooming, boarding, pet sitting & more
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
NAPPS Certified
Bonded and insured
5.0
"I was a nervous wreck trying to find a solution for my two pups. My boys are very high energy, require medication, and were undergoing training at the time. I was very careful in the hiring and interviewing process of several pet sitters in my area. But thankfully,...
Christina S.
Aleesha R.
Willimantic, CT
$18-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been dog sitting and walking since I was 13, I was the neighborhood girl who watch everyone's homes and pets when they went on vacation. In high school I worked at a dog grooming a boarding home. And while in college and after college work as a dog walker, sitter, and boarder for 1 year. I also have my own dog she is a...
Aleesha can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
5.0
"Alli has watched our three children for 6 months now . She is great with the kids and even helps with light housework and laundry . I would 100% recommend her to any families looking for kind reliable safe care for their little's"
Brittany B.
Abi R.
Westbrook, CT
$11-16/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have been a lifelong animal lover and have my own 14-year-old cocker spaniel who I've had since she was a puppy. I have lots of experience in dogsitting, as I have done so for my neighbors and my friends. I also work at a pet store where I see dogs every day. I love dogs of all sizes. I provide dog sitting in your own home....
Abi can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
3.0
(2)
I come from a very animal oriented home, we've had everything from cats, dogs, birds, exotics animals to farm animals. I'm comfortable caring for any type of animal in any quantity. I'm comfortable giving medicine and caring for special needs animals! I have great references and 10+ years caring for animals of all sizes and...
Colby can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet transportation, pet sitting
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
Rachel C.
Chester, CT
$14-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
I can provide dog sitting within your own home or do drop-in care visits as well! I have much experience caring for cats and have some experience with dogs as well. I am able to feed, walk, and/or stay active with your pets depending on the specific needs. I feel I am very friendly and calm when it comes to handling animals.
Rachel can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
I am a retired woman available to pet sit your cat my house or yours Or come for feedings I'm home mostly all day to care your your car or small dog
Reasonable rates $25 showing $50 incorrect Ruth
Caleigh B.
Higganum, CT
$15-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
I'm Caleigh, I am a college student home for summer break, looking to help those trying to find pet care. In the past I have cared for pets while their families are on vacation whether it be for two days or two weeks. I love animals of all shapes and sizes and have around 4 years of experience as a sitter.
Caleigh can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation, administration of medicine
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Pet Sitting. Need to go on a quick getaway or a vacation ? As long as you're ok with me working my regular job 8-4:30 Monday thru Friday . I can stay at your home and care for both home and animals . Animals sometimes get anxious when they are being boarded or going elsewhere. Leave...
Stephanie can also help with: Pet sitting
Hi, hope all is well! , I provide dog sitting in your own home and I have 2 years of pet experience. I used to work at Best Friend Pet Care, my roles were feeding, walking, cleaning kennels, administering medicine, and bathing. I am comfortable with all sizes and breeds.
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
Hello! My name is Katie I am 22 years old and live in Prospect, CT. I am currently in graduate school and enjoy pet sitting to earn some income. I have experience pet sitting dogs, cats, chickens, hamsters, and fish. I have been pet sitting for 8 years. I provide pet sitting in your own home. I especially love dogs of all ages...
Katie can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet walking, pet sitting
Hi! My name is Jada I am a college student home for the summer! I am very active and enjoy hiking, walks on beach, and anything outdoors! I typically spend a portion of my summer dos sitting. Most recently last summer I dog sat a chow chow. I was responsible for feeding, walking, and playing with him seven days week. I have also...
Jada can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Madelyn D.
New London, CT
$17-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
I have three years of experience babysitting children aged 5 months old to 13 years old. I also have three dogs at home and have done dog sitting for a couple of families so am comfortable with pets. I am currently a sophomore in college working studying biology, psychology, and public health. I am great with kids and have...
Madelyn can also help with: Pet walking
Hi there, it's great to have you here! Thank you for checking out my page.
Let me introduce myself - I'm a veterinary assistant and I absolutely love working with animals. Whether it's emergency medicine or primary care, every day is an adventure!
As a child, my biggest passion was animals and I've been lucky enough to turn...
Karina can also help with: Daily feeding, pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
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Recent home pet sitting reviews from local pet parents in Colchester, CT
Denise B.
5.0
I can not speak highly enough of Denise. She is caring, trustworthy and I felt very comfortable with her walking my strong English Bull Terrier. She is also knowledgeable about dog training, with which she helped me with tremendously. She is a very confident lady, and capable of handling any dog. I...
- Sharon A.
Jamie S.
5.0
I was in need of a last-minute cat sitter when I found Jamie. I felt comfortable with her immediately. She knew instinctively what the cats needed while they were in her care. She updated us after every visit with pictures and notes and when we returned, both kitties appeared happy, relaxed and...
- Miryam W.
Adriana V.
5.0
I was a nervous wreck trying to find a solution for my two pups. My boys are very high energy, require medication, and were undergoing training at the time. I was very careful in the hiring and interviewing process of several pet sitters in my area. But thankfully, I found Adriana and I couldn't be...
- Christina S.
Aleesha R.
5.0
Alli has watched our three children for 6 months now . She is great with the kids and even helps with light housework and laundry . I would 100% recommend her to any families looking for kind reliable safe care for their little's
- Brittany B.
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FAQs for home pet sitting near you in Colchester
In 2024, how much does in-home pet sitting cost in Colchester, CT?
Hiring a pet sitter to come to your home in Colchester, CT will cost an average of $15.00 per hour as of May 2024. This pet sitting rate will vary depending on the services you need, the types of pets you have, how many pets you have, and how often you need the pet sitter to come to your house.
How can I find in-home pet sitters near me in Colchester, CT?
You can search for local in home pet sitters by distance from Colchester, CT on Care.com. From there, you can filter candidates based on their experience, services they provide, and reviews from other pet parents they've worked for. There are currently 1 in home pet sitters in Colchester, CT, although you can expand the radius of your search if you'd like to increase your options.
What types of local in-home pet sitting services can I find near me in Colchester, CT?
In home pet sitters in Colchester, CT can offer different services when you can't be at home to care for your pet, but the most common providers are in home dog and cat sitters. However, you can easily find pet sitters that will come to your home to care for other animals. Just ask each candidate what their experience is in caring for the specific pets you have.
How can I safely hire pet sitting in my home near me in Colchester, CT?
To safely hire a home pet sitting provider near you in Colchester, CT, we strongly advise you to do your own research and run an independent background check. We do request that all providers on Care.com complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. Any home pet sitting providers who complete a CareCheck have a badge on their profile that displays the date it was run. However, we do recommend doing your own research before hiring someone to come into your home.
Can I hire overnight home pet sitting near me in Colchester, CT?
Yes, you can hire at home overnight pet sitting near you in Colchester, CT. When you browse Care.com home pet sitting provider profiles, you can learn more about which pet caregivers near you offer overnight home pet sitting services.