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Jessica A.

Flexible Pet Sitter

Derby, CT

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
pet transportation
boarding
Hi! Going on vacation? or need a set of hands with your pet? Your pet is in good hands with me. I'm here to help. I can provide pet sitting at your home and boarding as well. I have always been an animal lover. I have an immediate connection with animals as soon as I see one. I would love to help out! I am available to help out...

Les L. says "I would highly recommend Jessica. Very responsible and trusting which is key when you leave someone with your loved one and your home. Very warm personality...

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Jayne O.

Derby, CT

from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
Hello! I'm 54 and was laid off in 2020 after working for Dun & BradStreet for 32 years, I decided not to return to Corporate America. I started a pet sitting business that has expanded to child care, senior care and running errands for families, . I bring a positive attitude and love to go above and beyond to make people happy...
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Tayanne Z.

I Provide Dog Sitting In Your Own Home.

Stratford, CT

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
6 years experience
Pet sitting
pet transportation
boarding
pet walking
administration of medicine
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I love take care of puppies and go for a walk with them! I am responsible and trustworthy.
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Erin A.

Milford, CT

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
pet transportation
administration of medicine
I can provide pet sitting in your own home or walking in your neighborhood. I have over 10 years of experience with animals. Pets and other animals I have taken care of include: dogs of all sizes, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, cows, chicken, and pigs (I worked on a farm for a bit!). I believe that every pet is a member...

Jeffrey L. says "Erin did a great job caring for our puppy this summer. She is intelligent, caring, capable and responsible. She communicated well and was consistently...

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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 walking
pet sitting
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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Kristie S.

Responsible Person To Watch Pet in Bridgeport Area

Monroe, CT

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience
Daily feeding
pet walking
pet transportation
boarding
pet sitting
+ 1 more
I am trustworthy, honest and compassionate. I am considerate and hardworking. I have personal references to contend to that. When Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans, I sent e-mails out to help find homes for the abandoned cats and dogs. I have 14 years of pet sitting experience, starting when I was 20 (I am 34 now) I have taken...

Kurt P. says "Kristie was creative and playful with my daughter. She made learning a game which was very helpful. She was attentive and listened and spoke with her rather...

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Dustina A.

Dusty's Sitting Services

Ansonia, CT

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet sitting
boarding
pet walking
administration of medicine
I have been a pet sitter/dog walker for over 15 years now. I grew up with pets and have had some small ones of my own. I love to go for walks with dogs and I can also stay at your house for days or weeks at a time or board animals in my home. If I board dogs they need to be hypoallergenic. Can't wait to help you!!!

Jodi B. says "Dustina and her daughter are a wonderful puppy sitting duo! My wife had to leave for Texas and I had to go to work all day on a Friday and our 10 week old...

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Wendy P.

Local And International House Sitter

Bethany, CT

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet transportation
pet sitting
International house and pet sitter. Semi retired professional with decades of sitting experience. I rarely do boarding at my home or daily check ins. I do almost exclusively overnight sitting in the pet owner's home. I take care of animals of all kinds, but specialize in cats. I'm happy to meet ahead of time to see if we are a...

Lisa H. says "Wendy is wonderful. She treats your home and animals is if they're her own. Will be hiring her again!"

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Amy B.

Pet Caretaker

Trumbull, CT

from
$17/hr
5 years experience
Hi all! I am from CT but currently go to school here at the University of Delaware. I absolutely love pets of any kind, especially dogs and cats! At my home in CT, I've had four cats and one dog. I was looking to adopt a kitty to have here at my apartment at school but unfortunately my roommate is allergic. I would love to spend...
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Tatiana T.

Stratford, CT

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$17/hr
5 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
Hi everyone! I am looking for babysitting, dog walking/ pet sitting opportunities. I am a current student with University and have a very flexible schedule. I have experience with ages as young as 1 day old. My family has done foster care over the years and have had 15+ kids in and out of our home ranging from newborn through 20...
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Arleigh L.

Loves Dogs!

Shelton, CT

from
$10/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
I can provide dog sitting in your own home/dog walking. I love dogs of all sizes and ages! I have over 10 years of experience in feeding, walking & playing with larger breeds (grew up with Labradors & Golden Retrievers). Happy to give baths and light grooming as well!
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Italy S.

West Haven, CT

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$19/hr
4 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
I'll handle your dog with affection & care. I'm patient & friendly. I can be patient when pets don't behave as expected and stay calm in those moments. I've pet sitted many breeds from tiny to large dogs. I've pet sitted cats as well. I gave oral medication to pets & put eardrops in dogs' ears before. I cleaned out the wax from...
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Dana C.

Pet Care For Your Fur Babies!

Oxford, CT

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$17/hr
2 years experience
Pet walking
pet transportation
pet sitting
grooming
boarding
I have 2 years paid experience with in home pet sitting and dog walking, all of which was fostered by my lifelong love of pets in my home. I have 2 cats of my own, have many years of fish keeping experience under my belt, and had a family dog for 14 years until this past November. My dedication to your pets will be the same as...
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Mark W.

Trumbull, CT

from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
administration of medicine
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I'm an experienced dog owner of 40 years and 6 dogs, have fostered dogs, and walked and cared dogs in the local shelter. I love dogs of all sizes and ages.
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Linda N.

Loving- Exceptional And Mature Petsitter

Trumbull, CT

from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Daily feeding
pet walking
pet transportation
boarding
pet sitting
+ 1 more
Hello- I am a Fairfield mom of two independent teenage boys and receive a great deal of fulfillment from pet sitting. I have had a passion for animals all my life and have a Associate degree in veterinary science. I am available for walks/hikes/feedings and take care of clients dogs at my home when they are away. I provide...
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Jordan T.

About Me!

Oxford, CT

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$19/hr
4 years experience
I provide in home dog sitting, I am a former pet sitter I have about 5 years in experience pet sitting. I have watched large and small breeds of dogs as well as cats. I have fostered animals in the past, and cared for a senior dog of my own. I am capable of oral and injection administration of medication. I can provide dog...
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Sandra L.

Experienced Pet Sitter

Seymour, CT

from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I love animals, and am very comfortable around them. I have a lot of experience with my own pets as well as caring for others' pets. I've had 3 large dogs, all rescues. Fostered countless cats and adopted many. I've even had a few frogs! I have worked at an animal hospital as a veterinary assistant in the past, so I'm...
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Camila N.

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Milford, CT

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
YOUR PETS ARE YOUR FAMILY, BUT YOU CAN'T ALWAYS BE WITH THEM. It is important to me as well! I know how stressful it can be to leave your pet at home all day while you work, or leaving them for a couple weeks when you go on a trip. Your little companions (whether they are fur, feather, or scale!) are more comfortable in their...
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Kennisa C.

Ready To Love On Your Pets!

Hamden, CT

from
$17/hr
4 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hi there! My name is Kennisa. I am a college student that is currently taking a year off. During this time I would like to look more into being a live in nanny, full time nanny, pet and or house sitter. I am also open to date nights, babysitting when needed and live out situations. I have experience with infants through tween...
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Cierra A.

Will Provide Pets With Lots Of Love, Play, Attention - Treat Them As If They Were Mine

Bridgeport, CT

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$17/hr
8 years experience
Pet sitting
boarding
pet walking
administration of medicine
I have had dogs in my home my entire life. I have experience with dogs of all sizes ranging from chihuahuas to Saint Bernard's. I have two dogs of my own, a 70 pound mixed breed and a 100 pound Golden Retriever. I nanny for a family and also take care of their Golden Retriever and Saint Bernard on a daily basis and when they are...
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  • 60 home pet sitting are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $25.00/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated home pet sitting is 5.0

Recent home pet sitting reviews from local parents in Derby, CT

Home Pet Sitting in Derby, CT are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed home pet sitting

Jessica A.

I would highly recommend Jessica. Very responsible and trusting which is key when you leave someone with your loved one and your home. Very...

- Les L.

Erin A.

Erin did a great job caring for our puppy this summer. She is intelligent, caring, capable and responsible. She communicated well and was...

- Jeffrey L.

Desiree R.

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...

- Pam M.

FAQs for home pet sitting near you in Derby

Hiring a pet sitter to come to your home in Derby, CT will cost an average of $25.00 per hour as of June 2025. 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.

You can search for local in home pet sitters by distance from Derby, 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 2 in home pet sitters in Derby, CT, although you can expand the radius of your search if you'd like to increase your options.

In home pet sitters in Derby, 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.

To safely hire a home pet sitting provider near you in Derby, 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.

Yes, you can hire at home overnight pet sitting near you in Derby, 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.

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