Dog Sitting Hamden
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“Jacqueline took great care of our cat when we were away for a week. She is super nice and was always on time and our cat really enjoyed her company while we were gone.”
“Jaelyn has walked our dog Patty for roughly a year, and she's been fabulous! She is very reliable, has a warm and gentle disposition with us and our dog, and has been accommodating of our needs. We can't recommend her more highly, and we strongly encourage you to use her services!”
“Rachael is fantastic. She took wonderful care of my dog Riggs and kept me in the loop the entire time. Professional, trustworthy, and a true animal lover. I highly recommend her!”
“Moe has been so great for my pups. She stops in to let them out and play with them while I’m at work. She’s very communicative about her schedule and I get picture every time!”
“Jordan was absolutely amazing!! I’m new to town and needed to find a new cat sitter quickly for a trip. She made me feel comfortable with her presence and my cat adores her (and she adores no one). Thank you for caring so well for my baby!!”
“We love continuing to book Bella. She is so accommodating, responsible, and trustworthy. We could not be more comfortable with any other sitter in our home and looking after our cat. She is so gentle and patient with our scaredy cat. He has really grown to love her and come out of his shell with her. Thank you so much Bella! Ru looks forward to seeing you soon!”
“𝙇𝙮𝙙𝙞𝙖 𝙞𝙨 𝙖𝙗𝙨𝙤𝙡𝙪𝙩𝙚𝙡𝙮 𝙜𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩! 𝙒𝙚 𝙬𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙨𝙤 𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙮 𝙨𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙙 𝙖𝙘𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙤𝙙𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙡𝙖𝙨𝙩 𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙪𝙩𝙚 𝙧𝙚𝙦𝙪𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙫𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙩𝙨 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙩𝙬𝙤 𝙨𝙢𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙙𝙤𝙜𝙨. 𝙎𝙝𝙚 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙣 𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙜𝙚𝙙 𝙖 𝙢𝙚𝙚𝙩 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙜𝙧𝙚𝙚𝙩 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣 𝙖 𝙩𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙨𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙙𝙪𝙡𝙚 𝙬𝙝𝙞𝙘𝙝 𝙄 𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙙, 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙢𝙚𝙩 𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙗𝙚𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙚. 𝙀𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙨𝙚𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠 𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙬𝙚𝙡𝙡. 𝙒𝙚 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙮 𝙖𝙨 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙙𝙤𝙜𝙨. 𝙃𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙡𝙮 𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙙!”
“This is the second time I have had Sara come for drop-in visits for my two cats. She is trustworthy, reliable, and always on time. She gives my cats attention, plays with them and takes great care of them. Sara always sends pictures so I can see how they are doing which I love. I can enjoy myself & not have to worry about them which is most important to me. I’m already booking her again for my next getaway. I highly recommend Sara!”
“M was a quick and helpful communicator who spent lots of time with my fur baby over the holiday while I was away. I would no doubt have them return to help kitty sit!”
About: I’ve worked with dogs professionally for a number of years and been a dog owner my whole life! I love the loyalty and companionship that dogs provide and firmly believe that their walk or boarding should be the highlight of their day. Each pup has individual needs that I am happy to provide and my dog Felix is always available for socialization as well. I work for the Hamden school system as a para so I have unlimited time over the summer to make your pet the number one priority. I have a large, fully fenced in yard and close access to parks and trails. My pup Felix loves having friends over and gets along with all personality types.
“Bruce took good care of my two cats while I was away for a few days. He kept me updated with photos and notes on how they were doing which was greatly appreciated. Thanks again!”
“Pauline was a great cat sitter! She sent frequent updates with detailed photographs, which gave me peace of mind that my elderly cat was happy and well cared for. I highly recommend Pauline to anyone looking for a reliable, caring pet sitter and will certainly book her services again in the future.”
“Tarah was great with our two kitties! She was so easy to communicate with and our cats were well cared for. She provided lots of good photos of them playing. I look forward to booking her again in the future - highly recommend!”
About: I've grown up with animals since I was born and have gained the largest appreciation for pets of all shapes and sizes. Besides this, I have watched numerous pets for friends, family, and neighbors and ensured all pet's needs were met. Whether this was special diets, long walks, hours of play time, I love spending any and all time with animals. I do work a full time job usually M/W/F/Sun from 4 until about 12:30pm. I am also a full time student working on getting her bachelors. I always make plenty of time for drop ins to care for pets. Saturdays are usually always free so I have the time to really care for your pets needs! I’m willing to discuss what availability you’re looking for. I am open to almost all special requests you might need for you pet! Whatever practices/care needs you are looking for, I am willing to adjust to.
“Emily is the best sitter I've known. She treats my kids like her own and they love her I've been using sitters since 1994 and she is truly the best!! We are lucky!!”
The median cost per visit for dog sitting in Hamden is $25
Dog parents share their Rover experiences - Hamden
Carly is the best! I absolutely trust her for drop in visits, takes great care of my puppy, meets all requests, great updated photos from visit! Will continue to use her moving forward, so far it’s been close to a handful of visits in the last couple weeks.
Tatyana did a great job with the drop-in visits for our Golden while we were away for an overnight! She followed all our instructions and was always very responsive. We had a delivery of perishable food while we were away and she even volunteered to put the food in the fridge for us! I felt very comfortable leaving Koda’s care in her hands and wouldn’t hesitate to use her again.
Leaving Gamma and Delta for a long period of time was incredibly stressful for us, but Melanie completely exceeded our expectations! She came in twice a day for food, to spend quality time with them and sent a lot of daily photos. I was able to enjoy my entire trip with zero worries since we had a pretty good communication with her. Gamma and Delta had a blast, non stop cuddles and a lot of love, also a lot of games and treats, they will miss her! Melanie also helped us with some medication and did an amazing job taking care of our dogs, she left the house spotless, we highly recommend her and will definitely ask for her help in all our future trips!
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- Every booking is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes up to $25,000 reimbursement for eligible vet care. Learn more
- 24/7 support from the Rover team–here to help if you ever need someone to talk to.
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Frequently asked questions about Rover
The average cost for Dog Sitting in Hamden on Rover is $18.87 per visit (as of August 2026). However, all sitters set their own rates based on experience, location, and availability.
Rover makes budgeting the cost of Dog Sitting easy. As long as your dates and pet profiles are correct, the price you see before you book is the same price you pay for Dog Sitting. For more information on service fees, click here .
As of August 2026, there are 2,985 sitters on Rover offering Dog Sitting across Hamden. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.
A pet sitter can provide focused care sessions, help your pet’s routine stay on track, or keep you updated on your pet’s mood and energy levels.
Whether you’re at the office for the day or traveling for a few nights, a pet sitter can offer potty breaks during a Hamden stroll, cleaning the litter box, or making sure your pet has on-time food or water refills. For daytime services like walking and drop-ins, you can also request sitters to send a report card with every visit.
Tip: You can discuss your specific arrangements with a pet sitter on Rover to what fits you, your pet, and your sitter’s needs. To find what their special skills are, look at the "Skills" and "Pet care experience" sections on their profile.
Key handling is entirely up to you and your sitter to agree on during the Meet & Greet or in the Rover app. Most pet parents in Hamden choose to hand over a spare key or digital fob in person, while others arrange a lockbox or unique access code. Don't forget to discuss key returns as well!
Every sitter on Rover is required to pass a background check before listing their services. This process confirms their identity and indicates they are not on the Department of Justice’s National Sex Offender Public Website or have any disqualifying offenses.
Beyond ID checks, you can review each sitter's star rating, read verified reviews from other pet parents, and see how many repeat clients they have. Every booking is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care. For more details, visit Rover's Trust & Safety page .
The Rover Guarantee is Rover’s commitment to your peace of mind every time you book. It includes 24/7 customer support, sitter access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals for diagnostic issues, and a reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care in the rare event something goes wrong.
All bookings are backed by the Rover Guarantee , which provides up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care reimbursement.
A Meet & Greet is a short introductory meeting between you, your dog, and a sitter. It can take place in person or virtually, although we recommend in-person so that your pet can get to know your sitter or the new environment. During the Meet & Greet, you will have a chance to walk through your pet's routine, medical needs, and unique quirks. Take the time to ask your sitter questions about their skills and expertise, and make sure the fit feels right for everyone. Most pet parents and sitters on Rover welcome Meet & Greets because the process can give confidence and peace of mind for service experiences, especially for longer stays or first-time bookings.
While Rover doesn’t offer traditional subscription services, some sitters offer recurring bookings for services like home visits and dog walking. Recurring services come with their own perks, such as flexibility to modify services (up to five weeks in advance), automatic billing, Rover Card updates, and same-day cancellations.
To find sitters in Hamden with recurring or weekly availability, select "Repeat Weekly" and which days you’d like them to care for your pet.
Yes, you can find sitters who have experience with handling special pet needs in Hamden. On Rover:
- 94% of sitters can help with special care needs
- 95% can help with giving oral medications or injections
- 96% can help with daily exercise
You can also find pet sitters on Rover who accept only one pet at a time, which is ideal for anxious puppies, kittens, or senior pets who move at a gentler pace. Some sitters will also list availability for 24/7 care, also known as constant care, in their profiles.
Use the search filters to narrow down sitters whose specific experience or environment meets your pet's needs. When reaching out to your sitter, outline your pet's care routine and use the Meet & Greet to walk your sitter through your expectations.
Sitters on Rover set their own cancellation policy, which you can find on their profile under their calendar availability.
Cancelling before a booking begins and before the sitter's cutoff time qualifies you for a full refund. Same-day cancellations for walks, day care, and drop-ins follow the full refund policy. Otherwise, for dog boarding and house sitting, you will receive a 50% refund for the first seven days of the booking and a 100% refund for the remaining days when you cancel the same day a booking should begin.
If your sitter needs to cancel within seven days of the booking's start date, then our reservation protection will kick in. This means our support team works with you to find a replacement sitter.
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