Pet Sitting in Essex

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Sitter Profile Image: Frances P.
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1. Frances P.

Happiness=dog kisses & cat purrs!
East Haddam, CT, 06423
7.5 mi. away
Boarding, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
2 repeat clients
from
$20
per visit

I would definitely book Frances again to watch our fur babies. She was professional and kept us update to date with each visit. Again pleased with services provided.

Confirmed availability: Memorial Day Weekend
Sitter Profile Image: Christine G.
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2. Christine G.

my vizsla will love your fur baby.
Old Lyme, CT, 06371
7.1 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
5.0 out of 5 stars
40 reviews
11 repeat clients
from
$25
per visit

My dog, Jesse Lee, was glad to see me when I got home, but I could tell Christine took good care of him. Jesse was the same happy healthy dog I left. I will use Christine again.

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Sitter Profile Image: Sarah C.
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3. Sarah C.

Your dog’s new (second)best friend!
Haddam, CT, 06438
8.8 mi. away
Boarding, House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Doggy Day Care, Dog Walking
5.0 out of 5 stars
21 reviews
6 repeat clients
from
$20
per visit

Sarah is a sweetheart! I was confident she was going to be able to handle my diabetic dogs needs and she didn’t disappoint. I will definitely hire her again. Boe was very comfortable with her.?

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Sitter Profile Image: Roger B.
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4. Roger B.

Because Pets are FAMILY🐕🐾😁
Westbrook, CT, 06498
5.8 mi. away
Boarding, House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Doggy Day Care, Dog Walking
5.0 out of 5 stars
61 reviews
13 repeat clients
from
$25
per visit

Roger ROCKS! He took great care of our doggies while we were away, and truly cared to make sure they were comfortable and happy. We arranged for daily house-sitting while we were away, and couldn’t have been happier; Roger even swept up the house and deck, cleaned up the dog crates, and even did a bit of weeding — all of his own volition! It was great knowing the dogs were in good hands, and a big treat to come back to an even cleaner house. We’ll definitely be checking in with Roger next time we’ll be going away!

Confirmed availability: Memorial Day Weekend
Sitter Profile Image: Cayton M.
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5. Cayton M.

CERT VET ASST, Obedience, Therapy
East Lyme, CT, 06357
9.3 mi. away
Boarding, House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Doggy Day Care, Dog Walking
5.0 out of 5 stars
74 reviews
37 repeat clients
from
$35
per visit

I can't say enough great things about Cayton! We have a different type of situation with our dog Jax as he is paralyzed and has no use of his back legs. This leaves him incontinent so we were very nervous booking anyone just knowing that it's a little difficult to express jaxs bladder. Cayton had some previous experience with bladder expression but on a female. So it's a little different. Even though it was a learning curve, Cayton didn't give up and really came through for us! It gave us peace of mind knowing that she was determined to figure out how to express our dogs bladder and we will definitely be booking with her again. Just knowing she has jaxs best interest at heart and really did care for him was really nice to see as this was our first time leaving him with anyone other than family.

Confirmed availability: Memorial Day Weekend
Sitter Profile Image: Lauren R.
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6. Lauren R.

Every pet is unique🐾 •BEACH VIBES•
Old Saybrook, CT, 06475
5.2 mi. away
Boarding, House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Doggy Day Care, Dog Walking
5.0 out of 5 stars
24 reviews
13 repeat clients
from
$32
per visit

About: 🌊Will your DOG love A LIL BEACH GETAWAY/Vacay? House is 50 steps from beach🏖️•Available FULLTIME FOR YOUR PET• 🤩👍-Hi everyone, Im Lauren! I’m 28 years old and I've been petsitting etc. for 11 years. I love animals! Grew up with both dogs and cats, hamsters, chinchillas, fish, bunnies! I have always loved to help out others… as Ive been now about 10 years a CNA.I really enjoy and love watching others fur babies and treat them like my own! I love taking photos to update you of your pet while they are playing or just cool snapshots up close with the sunset behind! 😊🌅Put the two together and Walla🤩🐾 I look forward to hearing from you!! I love to help out and be of assistance when needed. They call me the cat/ dog speaker. I’m trustworthy, and understand pets are like our kids…so I can understand being nervous if it’s your first time. Please know your pets will be in great hands and I’ll for sure show them love like they are my own! Please reach out and let me know how I can be of help to you and your pet. Thanks!🐾😀 You can count on me to make sure your pet is safe, happy & having fun:) My schedule is very open and available! ⚠️FULLTIME⚠️Shoot me a message today.🐾😄🐈🐕‍🦺 I have a decent size house and a small fenced area in the back behind the garage but good enough for pups to play, walk and sniff or do their business. Beach is 50 steps from the house!🐾😀 Spend lots of time here, running, playinot ball, sniffing, exploring. Love to go on walks and explore! Westbrook dog park is 8 minutes down the road! My family owns a few houses on the road and I’m grateful to be able to walk over to their fenced in backyards. 🐾🐾I keep myself and the dogs busy as I’ll be with the dogs full time, I love to do a bunch of activities and just get their brains going . Great mental and physical exercises. There are no foreign objects around the house for your pet to access. Clean and organized house. Smoke free home. I take a bunch of pictures and videos through your pets stay. Phone stays on and always available for any means of contact of course👍🏼 I love my “job” and to me it’s not a job. To me it’s so fun and I love it. I guess you could say one of my dream jobs! I love to experience and see hands on all different breeds of dogs. I love giving them love and having fun with my pup also, and I’m so glad I have such an amazing dog that also makes lots of friends and is such a sweet, smart, great doggy that allows me to be around doggies all the time! He is my best friend. Call it luck , I call it trust and a great bond. Treat your dog like a human and watch how they start connecting with you.🤩

Confirmed availability: Memorial Day Weekend
Sitter Profile Image: Carley T.
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7. Carley T.

The best care for your best friend
Westbrook, CT, 06498
5.5 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
from
$15
per visit

Carley was amazing with Marley! Very thorough and mindful of her needs and gave her snuggles and attention (which she loves) Would love to use Carley again!!!

Sitter Profile Image: Greta N.
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8. Greta N.

I will care for your pet as my own!
Killingworth, CT, 06419
7.9 mi. away
Boarding, House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Doggy Day Care, Dog Walking
5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
3 repeat clients
from
$15
per visit

Greta stopped by for a few days while we were away, to take care of our timid little cat. Normally he would have hidden under the bed but in the photos Greta sent he was out playing and being social. It was such a relief we could count on Greta to check on Casey while we were away!

Confirmed availability: Memorial Day Weekend
Sitter Profile Image: Desiree L.
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9. Desiree L.

Experienced Veterinary Technician🐾
Chester, CT, 06412
4.8 mi. away
Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
5.0 out of 5 stars
20 reviews
6 repeat clients
from
$25
per visit

I feel so fortunate to have found Desiree! She's a wonderful, caring sitter. She even managed the impossible task of clipping my cat's nails. I've tried myself, many times, but this normally sweet guy becomes very feisty about his paws! Thank you, Desiree!

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Sitter Profile Image: Campbell Addison T.
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10. Campbell Addison T.

Lover of all animals!
Deep River, CT, 06417
5.4 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
3 reviews
from
$15
per visit

Campbell is the model of conscientious and dependability. Our animals were always happy and comfortable when she showered them with love and affection and the best of care.

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Sitter Profile Image: Erin G.
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11. Erin G.

Let’s go for a walk! 🐾
LYME, CT, 06371
4.6 mi. away
Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
4.5 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
2 repeat clients
from
$30
per visit

Thank you so much Erin for dropping in on my pups last minute. You were very clear on your arrival expectations and you followed my care instructions perfectly. The dogs clearly were excited to see & play with you!

Sitter Profile Image: Kaitlyn C.
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12. Kaitlyn C.

I’ve got your tail covered!
Ivoryton, CT, 06442
2.6 mi. away
Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
3 reviews
from
$18
per visit

I know Kaitlyn Cipko to be a trustworthy, honest, reliable, dependable and caring person. I have had her pet sit in my home more than once, for long durations, for my two cats. She is neat and clean kind, respectful of my property and my pets love her. Whether it's long term or day to day, I wouldn't let anyone else watch my pets! I was so impressed with her, that I hired her on a temporary side job as an administrator for my business. Paperwork/internet/pets? She can do it all. I cannot recommend her enough. Any pets (or people) would be in the best hands with Kaitlyn.

Sitter Profile Image: Amanda L.
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13. Amanda L.

Nature loving, athletic dog walker
Westbrook, CT, 06498
5.4 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
2 repeat clients
from
$20
per visit

About: Hello! My name is Amanda and I am 32 years old. I graduated from The New School in New York City with a Bachelors of Science in Liberal Arts. I've spent the last 15 years performing professionally on stage and screen as well as teaching dance to ages 2+. I have been animal sitting and dog walking for 15 years. I adore animals and grew up with both dogs and cats. I look forward to having my own some day soon when my lifestyle allows. Until then, I get my animal love from your fur babies! I look forward to hearing from you! My full time position is incredibly flexible and I work remotely about half of the time. I have the flexibility to make a good chunk of my schedule. Love and patience are my number one approaches when it comes to the fur babies. After all, walks are their favorite part of the day and we don't want them to miss out! I do my best to co-lead them on walks so they get the opportunity to explore and have fresh routes.

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Sitter Profile Image: Hanna K.
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14. Hanna K.

Dogs best friend!
Westbrook, CT, 06498
5.6 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
1 review
from
$15
per visit

I highly recommend Hanna!!! She is reliable, trustworthy, and has a true passion for animals. My fur baby Bailey is always so excited to see his friend Hanna!

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Sitter Profile Image: Heidi W.
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15. Heidi W.

Love to love your babies!!! 💕💕💕
Old Saybrook, CT, 06475
4.5 mi. away
Boarding, House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Doggy Day Care, Dog Walking
5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
from
$30
per visit

Heidi has done a great job providing superior pet care service for out 2 corgi's Lexi & Max. They love her and look forward to her visits while their parents vacation! She is a great provider. You and your furry family members will take great pleasure in having her part of the extended family!!!!!

Sitter Profile Image: Lauren P.
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16. Lauren P.

Local animal lover
Chester, CT, 06412
5.8 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
2 repeat clients
from
$25
per visit

Lauren is a pet lover through and through. Very professional. Will take directions for our training ideas as well as adding good advice with our young Puppy . Highly recommend

Confirmed availability: Memorial Day Weekend
Sitter Profile Image: Mary Jo M.
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17. Mary Jo M.

Rover 101
Stay at home kid and dog mom!
Old Lyme, CT, 06371
4.6 mi. away
Boarding, Drop-In Visits, Doggy Day Care, Dog Walking
5.0 out of 5 stars
112 reviews
44 repeat clients
from
$28
per visit

It was a wonderful experience using Mary Jo and Rover. We were gone for the day and felt comfortable knowing our girl was going to be well taken care of. She was very easy going and professional. I’d definitely use her again.

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Sitter Profile Image: Juliana H.
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18. Juliana H.

Hi! My name is Juliana
Westbrook, CT, 06498
5.7 mi. away
Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
5 repeat clients
from
$30
per visit

Juliana was so great! It was such a relief to have updated and pictures of my kitties while I was away! I would 100% book Juliana the next time I am out of town.

Sitter Profile Image: JoAnne B.
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19. JoAnne B.

Animals ARE Family, not pets
Old Saybrook, CT
4.0 mi. away
Boarding, House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Doggy Day Care, Dog Walking
5.0 out of 5 stars
12 reviews
4 repeat clients
from
$26
per visit

JoAnne is a quick study and expertly navigated her way around the quirks of each animal! This is our first experience with her, and we returned from our trip to happy, healthy babies. We appreciated her brief, daily updates and look forward to working with JoAnne again for future coverage!

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Sitter Profile Image: Laura A.
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20. Laura A.

Away? We'll sit and stay. All pets.
Essex, CT, 06426
0.5 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
5.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews
from
$10
per visit

My little dog Bella, is much older now. Her face is white as a ghost. Laura understood that my older dog has special requirements like a nice slow walk and light play-time.

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Essex Pet Sitting & Drop Ins ratings

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Pet sitters in Essex are rated on average 5 out of 5 stars based on 4 reviews.

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The next time you head out of town and need someone to take care of your pets — and check in on you home — turn to Rover. It's easy to find a loving Essex pet sitter on Rover who'll give your pet one-on-one attention while you're away, and take care of your home. Search from hundreds of trusted pet sitters in Essex, CT, read sitter profiles, and reach out to sitters who seem like a good fit for you and your pet(s). We know it can be tough to leave your pet, which is why we encourage every pet parent and sitter to have a Meet & Greet before booking the stay. Then, when you're ready, book and pay for your house and pet sitter all through Rover — it's easy, safe, and cashless. You'll have the peace of mind knowing that your sitter has free premium insurance, a team of safety experts available 24/7, and will send you cute photo updates throughout the stay. Rover is the easiest way to find trustworthy Essex pet sitters and avoid the kennel.

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