Doggy Day Care in Hadlyme

About: As a devoted animal lover who recently lost my beloved senior boy, I am yearning to fill that void by showering other people’s pets with the same love and devotion. Because I work from home on five acres of land, I am able to offer your dog constant companionship and a peaceful, spacious environment. My hands-on experience spans all life stages—from energetic small puppies to elderly dogs needing gentle, specialized care. Having also adopted and rehabilitated dogs and cats with trauma, I understand the deep patience, calm energy, and compassion required to help every pet feel safe, secure, and right at home. I run my own business from home, and I have very flexible hours. Which allows me to provide constant companionship for your pet. Because I am always around, pet care fits seamlessly into my daily routine, ensuring your dog will never be left alone for long stretches and will receive all the playtime, potty breaks and attention they need throughout the day. Whether caring for your dog in your home or mine, safety and emotional comfort are my top priorities. At my house your dog will enjoy peaceful, leashed walks exploring my 5 acres of land, and I bring that same careful attention to walks in your neighborhood. Because I have experience with delicate elderly dogs, tiny puppies and rescues with trauma, I am highly attentive to safety. I always ensure leashes are completely secure and provide a calm soothing presence so pet feels protected. I do have a cat in my home, however they can be separated if needed. I also have a 22- and 12-year-old daughter and 9-year-old boy who miss their dog and will love on your pet as well.

“This was my German shepherd, Evie's, first daycare with Laura. Evie was a bit anxious at first but Laura got her to a calm state quickly and Evie enjoyed playing with her pug, Winston. Laura kept me updated and sent several pictures. Good experience overall and will be back”

Ron C.

“Mary Jo watched my dog and my sister’s (both anxious seniors) over the holiday weekend for daycare. We gave her weird hours and she accommodated us regardless, despite having little ones of her own. Drop off and pick up process was quick. It was late when we picked up so when a steel bowl was left behind she mailed it back, which we appreciated a lot. We trust her experience with dogs and are so happy the fur babies were safe and sound while we were away!”

Lauren L.

“Erica, Thomas and the kids were great with Lenny. When I went to pick him up, he looked happy and was definitely tired from a full day of fun. Erica was very flexible with drop off time, I had to drop Lenny off really early to leave for work, and I also had to book his stay last minute, and they were able to accommodate it. I received photos and updates from Lenny all day during his stay. Lenny will definitely stay with Erica and her family again.”

Maria S.

“I met a gentleman in Renana's driveway who was picking up his dog. He said Renana's was the HAPPIEST PLACE ON EARTH and he is not exagerating. Sadie loves Renana and her pack. Sadie has her favorite doggie friends, but all the dogs are great. Sadie is well cared for and comes home with a good tired. She always gets excited when we say, "Want to go to Renana's".”

Marylee M.

“Chandra took great care of our dog. We will definitely use Chandra’s help again.”

Shubert K.

About: I’ve had animals my entire life and have always been an avid animal lover with experience caring for both cats and dogs. I currently have two miniature pinschers of my own that I’ve spent a great deal of time training, so I understand the importance of patience, consistency, and individualized care for every pet. Because I work remotely when I’m not traveling for work, I’m able to provide attentive care, companionship, walks, playtime, feedings, potty breaks, and plenty of love throughout the day. Whether your pet is energetic, shy, playful, or needs extra attention, I strive to make them feel safe, comfortable, and cared for like family. Your pets will be treated like my own with love, attention, and reliable care you can trust. When I’m not traveling for work, I work remotely from home, which gives me flexibility throughout the day for pet care visits, walks, feedings, and companionship. Every day can look a little different, but I keep my calendar updated to ensure accurate availability and reliable scheduling. We have a dedicated area in our basement with turf, toys, and space for pets to safely play and stay active. I will always be present to supervise and monitor them, whether they’re playing indoors, spending time outside, or going for walks around our neighborhood, which has plenty of sidewalks and nearby trails for safe, enjoyable exercise.

About: I have over 150 years of animal care with my past pets. My prior home was a farm where I cared for a multitude of animals. All of my past pets were long-lived and very well cared for. Having two to three dogs at a time over the years afforded them time to play together while I worked. Now that I am retired and no longer have animals, I hope to offer my skills to those who need a good, responsible sitter for their pets. Caring for your pet fills the void of not having animals anymore. My animals, which varied from cats, dogs, horses, a donkey, and poultry, among a few exotics have given me the experience of training and learning how to care for pets. I wish to extend my ability to care for your precious family member while you are on vacation, need time off, and even daycare. My property offers 1/2 acre on a quiet street. The backyard is fenced in with a 5' high chain-link fence. Opportunity awaits your pet for lots of love, exercise, and some training if needed. Please note anything over a 24 hour overnight will require a day care add-on. Your pet will be cared for per your instructions. A meet and greet determines what can and cannot be done. I am home most of the time and have provisions to keep your pet safe if I need to run out for a couple of errands. Preferable care is done in my home. While your dog is in my care he/she will be treated as part of my family and share my home with me.

About: I have been a dog owner all my life. I've enjoyed caring for other people's dogs for the last 15 years. I am trained in dog CPR and First Aid. I live on a quiet cul-de-sac road with an ample acre yard to play. I'm happy to support any training efforts, I am GoodPup training certified. I love to play outside. There are tons of trails nearby to walk/hike here in East Haddam (my dog is my geocaching buddy). My lab would graciously share her swimming spots. Fetch, training, frisbee, you name it! I am willing to transport your dog, if needed. There is usually 24 hour care here in the summer months. When you leave your dog with us, they will be treated like one of the family. Cassie cannot wait to meet a new furever friend, come play!

“Carolina was amazing with our dog! When we picked him up, he was happy, calm, and exhausted—which tells me he got plenty of attention, playtime, and care. Communication was great and we felt very comfortable the entire time. We’ll definitely be using her again. Thank you!”

Thea R.

“Jill did a great job taking care of our Border Collie, Buddy. Jill’s a pleasure to work with, responsive and caring, can tell she really loves dogs and made sure Buddy felt right at home. We received regular pictures and a video. Great environment for our Buddy!”

William P.

About: I am a stay at home mother looking for an active hobby. I have taken care of my own pets from a very young age as well as family members pets. I love animals, have helped rehome pets that need better lives and TNR’d cats in my own neighborhood. I will ensure your pets feel loved and safe while in my care. I’m hoping to build consist relationships. I am currently home full time with my children and my husband works from home. I have alot of availability weekdays and weekends mornings noon and night. I have cats at home who are very friendly. I feel very capable of caring for your pets the same way you would showing them love, affection and safety. All rules and routines my clients live by will be followed to ensure trust is built and hopefully lasting relationships.

“We were in town visiting from Virginia and needed to find someone to watch our baby Jax for a day. So glad we found Elisa! She was very responsive to our request and was able to accommodate our change in pick up time. I can tell her and her family treated Jax like one of their own because he adapted so quickly! And I can tell he had a lot of fun because he instantly went to sleep. We’ll definitely book Elisa again if we need another sitter when we’re back in town!”

Jeremy and Tanisha A.

About: I have been surrounded by animals all of my life including birds, snakes, cats and most notably dogs. My first dog was an eccentric Rottweiler that I had for 12 years so I have experience with big dogs with big personalities. I currently am a mommy to a lively 2-year old German Shepard mix named Micky that I’ve had since he was 4 months old so I am also experienced in the puppy phase. We love going outside, walking trails or even cuddling up to a good movie. We can’t wait to meet your dog and treat him like a member of the family! I am currently free weekends with an open availability and most evenings on the weekdays. Please feel free to send me a message to see if I can meet your scheduling needs! I have a friendly dog if your pup likes company. I can also crate your pup if requested and take them to potty as needed!

About: I’m a 25 years plus pet owner.,I have fostered both cats and dogs. I have cared for horses, dogs, cats and fish in my lifetime. I am currently working part time and have plenty of time to care for your animals. I am available mornings until 12:15 pm and then again after 4:30 pm through the night. There is a dog park on the premises and plenty of space in the surrounding area for walks. My space is 865 square feet where I live.

“Joe and his wife were very friendly. They watched Shiloh for about 5 hours while we visited with friends in the area. At pick up, we could tell Shiloh enjoyed her visit and playtime with the family's dog.”

Annacarina J.

“This was my first time using Rover.com. I had picked up my German shepherd, Evie, from a shelter in North Carolina last November. Based on her recorded condition when brought in as a stray 5 weeks before she had been through a rough period. She has fully recovered now and is in good health. My wife and I wanted to find someone to board her with where she would be happy when we're away. We identified a few possibilities at the Rover website and following a positive meet and greet with Nadjeska last week, had Evie spend the day with her yesterday. It went very well. Nadjeska sent us several texts with photos during the day updating us on Evie's stay. We were looking for a home where Evie could spend time with and play with other dogs and Evie made a new friend, Sparkles, Najeska's little dog. Nadjeska has a fenced yard which provides a safe place for them to run around in the fresh air. Evie seemed to enjoy the day, Nadjeska obviously loves dogs, and we will be repeat clients in the near future.”

Ron C.

About: He cuidado perros desde joven, en Costa Rica trabaje con Territorio de Zaguates mucho tiempo. En Mexico tuve mi primera pensión canina. 4 Años de referencias. Actualmente trabajo por la mañana de lunes a viernes hasta las 5 pm. Tengo toda la tarde libre y los fines de semanas totalmente disponibles. Tengo un jardin vallado y una perrita que es muy amigable y le hara compania a tus peludos. Si prefieren descansar en el canil esta bien tambien.

“Eautha took good care of my 2 year old dog Frankie while we were busy for the day. Her dogs and Frankie seemed to get along, and Frankie seemed healthy and happy when we got her back. We got periodic updates and Eautha kept her out of trouble!”

Jessica H.

“Karen was a great dog sitter for our little guy. She sent photo updates, was kind, & we knew our dog was in good hands. We would definitely book with Karen again. Thank you.”

Michael O.