House Sitting in Darien

“Sarah did a great job watching our dog for the weekend. We got great photos of her and it looked like she was having a blast! We appreciate the care Sarah gave our dog and would love to have her again.”

Laura S.

“My pups love Loraine! We’ve worked with her twice nice and they always seem excited but calm and healthy when we get home! She does great with communicating and we enjoy working with her.”

Catie C.

“As a first-time River user, we were a bit nervous but Peggy was terrific! She was knowledgeable, patient and understanding with our little nervous guy and they ended up being friends by the end of the weekend. Will definitely use Rover again!”

Elizabeth H.

“Alison was thoughtful and patient with our Lucy, who has separation anxiety. Alison tried several calming methods including soothing music, and we were impressed. Thank you Alison!”

Cathy P.

About: I started taking care and training dogs when I was 13. My parents rescued my dog Luna when I was 14 and I took care of her every day and trained her, she even understands Spanish! She is the sweetest dog ever but I currently don’t live with her anymore. I also enjoy taking care of kids and I am very patient and confident in my ability to handle anything. I love to teach and I am very passionate about what I do. Once I start something I work hard to become better everyday. I am currently on summer break so I have plenty of free time. I am fully committed to working Monday-Saturday mostly from 8am-9pm. My current schedule is simple. I go to the gym from 9-11:30am and pretty much free the rest of the day. I have a part time job and I work every other week Sat-Sun from 4-10. I have a really flexible schedule so feel free to ask any questions! I would usually take my dog out for her first walk at 8 in the morning. I would take her out for at least 15min and repeat this every 3/4 hours. After her first walk I fed her breakfast, sometimes I’d crack an egg on top or drizzle honey which is great for dogs, and I fed her twice a day. If it was muddy outside I would clean her paws and fur after. I would play with her and teach her new tricks every now and then. If her breath was bad I would brush her teeth at night. I loved cuddling and sleeping with her and I would do everything to make sure she was happy.

“Awesome! We were so lucky to have Heidi watch our dogs while we were on vacation! She was so sweet and caring with them, handled all of their medication and care needs, sent frequent updates, and left our home in perfect condition. She even took out our trash cans on garbage day without being asked. Typically when we have gone on vacation, we have been worried about our dogs the entire time, but not with Heidi. She put us at ease every day and was so great with then. When we came back, both our dogs were happy and calm - a great change from when we would pick them up from boarding or come home to our prior dog sitter in the past. If you need a dog sitter you can trust while away, I cannot recommend Heidi enough. She truly is the best!”

Kate R.

“Michelle was awesome! Very respectful of our space and Finley warmed up so fast♥️ Will definitely check if she’s available in the future!”

Gina S.

“Lauren did another great job! Ollie had a lot of anxiety and she did so much to make him comfy and take care of him. Lots of cuddles and photos”

Kendra H.

“Katelyn was AMAZING!! 😄 she was super communicative, extremely caring and attentive to taking care of my girls, and made every effort to ensure I was comfortable throughout the experience. Sent lots of adorable photos of my pups having the best time. Overall just a fantastic person and sitter! Looking forward to our next trip knowing that my fur kiddos are in wonderful hands! 10/10”

Vincent S.

“Caitlin was a great dogsitter for my three dogs. She was patient with my old lady and provided enough enough fun for the other two. She followed my instructions with no issues. I felt very confident leaving them with her. I'll be sure to use her again!”

Natalie D.

“I give Sarah my highest recommendation! We have a young puppy full of energy with separation anxiety, and our pup was at ease and happy to be with Sarah! She is very warm and knowledgeable on dogs and will care for your pup as her own! Thank you so much for your help Sarah! ❤”

Gabrielle S.

About: I have hands-on experience caring for my own three dogs, including two Mastiffs and one Maltese. Caring for dogs with such different sizes, personalities, and needs has taught me how to adapt to each pet’s unique routine and temperament. From daily walks, feeding, grooming, playtime, and basic training to providing lots of love and attention, I understand the responsibility that comes with caring for pets. Friends and family have also trusted me to watch their pets, and I always treat every animal as if they were my own. As a nursing student with a strict schedule, I plan my time carefully to ensure pets receive the attention and care they deserve. I am available for walks, drop-in visits, and pet sitting throughout the week and on weekends. Whether your pet needs playtime, exercise, feeding, or companionship, I will make sure they feel loved and cared for while you’re away. As the owner of two Mastiffs and a Maltese, I am comfortable handling both large and small breeds. I understand the importance of maintaining routines, monitoring behavior, and creating a safe environment for every pet. Whether caring for pets in my home or a client’s home, I follow all instructions carefully regarding feeding, medications, exercise, and special needs. My goal is to ensure every pet feels safe, comfortable, and loved while their owner is away.

“Stephanie pup sat and house sat for us while we were out of town for over a week and she was FANTASTIC every step of the way. She came over to meet our two pups and they instantly connected, even our doggo who’s a bit of a scaredy cat loved her instantly. We explained the flow of a typical day before we left, and throughout the trip we never for a second worried that Stephanie needed extra reminders or pings. Stephanie sent us regular updates and pics of the pups as they explored the neighborhood on their leashed walks. Stephanie was also very clean and treated our place with a ton of respect - we’d had the place cleaned before we left and it looked even cleaner and tidier when we got back. Overall we were really happy with Stephanie, who helped us out immeasurably while also juggling her work. Our pups were well taken care of, our place was looked after, and I honestly can’t remember another trip we took where we didn’t have to worry at all about how our girls were doing, and we have Stephanie to thank for that!”

Ryan P.

“We are so thankful for Sam! She goes above and beyond amazing as a sitter to our 2 boys even adjusting to the rare circumstances we were in the middle of during one of our bookings—giving meds and helping take care of one of my pups’ tumor removal on his paw pad that required Sam to calm and medicate sweet Palmer. She managed to keep my other dog and 2 parents’ dogs for a rare occasion and still had to deal with an upset stomach from one dog! It won’t happen again! I appreciate her feedback across the board— We are and will consistently work on our own pups’ behaviors to so they they treat our sitter correctly! Sam is the best!!!”

Moran N.

“Destiny was the MOST perfect choice for house sitting our small zoo of animals (including two large Danes, cat, and Guinea pig). She was prompt,kind, and our animals were so happy with her the minute they met her. She sent tons of pictures and stayed in touch throughout our whole vacation and made use feel at ease. We also came home to a clean house and fresh laundry (BONUS). She really goes above and beyond. We will definitely be using her again in the future. AMAZING SITTER”

Hailey C.

“Ann stayed overnight for over a week to take care of my 17 year old puppy. Ann was very patient, attentive and caring towards my senior dog who can be a bit high maintenance! Ann seemed to be dependable and experienced in caring for animals, including older dogs. She followed my instructions and kept me informed as to how my dog was doing and even sent me some photos. She was flexible and agreed to stay another night when I had problems with my flight being changed and stayed an extra night. I would definitely recommend Ann to care for your animals.”

Lisa E.

“We were fortunate to have Lauren pet sit our dog and cat while we were away for an extended period of time. Both our cat and dog took to her very quickly, which put us at ease. She was very communicative, always on time and really went the extra mile sending photos and detailed updates. We are happy to have connected with Lauren and would highly recommend her.”

Sam J.

“She is so patient with my very playful furbabies, she always send me pictures, updating me. Highly recommended”

Cecilia S.

“Great dog sitter!”

Elizabeth B.

About: *Dogs 35 lbs and under *Pet Insured *Pee pad trained dogs are welcome *Certified canine massage therapist Hello, my name is Kim and I have experience with many animals from cats, dogs to rabbits and birds. I love them all and I will make sure that your pet is well taken care of. I also have experience in taking care of dogs with medical needs. *The holiday rate applies to all animals in my care even if in the same family during the holiday fee increase days. I also have experience with rabbits and birds. Message me for more info. I work out of my home 3 days a week and I’m home on the weekends. I’ll have plenty of time to give your pet the care and attn it needs. I have a partially fenced in shared yard, but able to sit in back with it with a tie out.I will also walk your dog 3 to 4 times a day. I also have a safe area that will give your pet enough space to roam around in and stretch if I need to go into the office. Otherwise it’s free range with supervision while I’m home unless otherwise specified.