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“Elvia was wonderful with sending updates daily and took great care of my dog while I was away! Super communicative and made my first Rover experience a positive one.”
“Jennifer is amazing. Left my fur babies and my house with her in charge and came home everything was perfection! My pets were happy the house looked better than when I’m home. She is incredible and patient and truly cares about your pets. Highly recommended!!!”
“We were very happy that Nicole could spend a few hours with Buster today! He loves to hang out with her and we are able to enjoy a day out without worry.”
About: I've babysat for my aunts and grandparents dogs over the years. I love animals so much and hope to have plenty of them in the future! So I'm looking to get as much experience with all breeds as possible! I'm currently unemployed which means I'll have tons of availability and free-time to give your pets the best care possible! I also have a rotating sleep schedule so I'm usually available for all different times I take care of pets by keeping a close eye on them and consistently checking in on what they might need. With 3 pets of my own I'm used to constantly checking water, scheduled feedings, and making sure they get plenty of exercise
About: ** PLEASE READ ** I am currently working full-time at The Maritime Aquarium Tuesday-Saturday from 8:30AM-4:30PM. I can do check-ins before and after my shift, otherwise I’m free after 5PM and I’m off Sundays and Mondays! ☺️ My rates are non-negotiable due to my experience and career in the animal care field. In addition, I am fully bonded + insured through Pet Sitters Associates. Hi there! My name is Alexis. I’ve grown up with dogs since my family usually had at least two in the house (typically bigger breeds including labs, a doberman, and a German Shepherd!) I’ve had experience walking dogs, pet sitting and house sitting since my family had our own little business back at my hometown - we even took care of a hobby farm! I’ve always loved working with animals, and I am currently a zookeeper/animal trainer. I have experience caring for both small and large breeds, administering daily medications, and I love all the puppy/kitty snuggles! I am responsible, hard-working and a good problem solver who will work with any breed! I currently cannot provide care for pets at my home, but when I care for pets at their home I give them my undivided attention. I’m good at keeping pets on their routines (if they have them) and I do my best to make sure they are happy and relaxed even when their people aren’t home!
“Maria took great care of our German Shorthaired Pointed while we were away for 5 days. I greatly appreciated the daily photos of our pup. She has a true love for animals and treated our girl like her own - I would highly recommend Maria to anyone needing a pet sitter!”
“WOW! Brandi was the BEST fit for my fur baby, Chaka. Brandi is an excellent caregiver, kind, patient, she followed our routine, took extra time and care to make sure that my anxious puppy was comfortable and got plenty of exercise, cuddles and playtime. I have never had a dog sitter take better care of my dog. Typically when I hire a sitter, they take her outside on a quick walk and just bring her back inside, but Brandi went above and beyond! She spent the entire day keeping her company and updated me with photos and videos of their adventures together around the house and at the park. I was blown away by her care and expertise. As far as Chaka and I are concerned, Brandi is family now and I am absolutely booking her again.”
“Rocelyn was a fantastic pet sitter for our 2 cats, 2 dogs, and 2 fish! She stayed at our house for 10 days, looking after our pets, who range in age from 2 to 18 years old. She was extremely dedicated, spending most of the day with them, playing with them, and making sure everyone was happy. She kept us updated with texts and photos all the time, and even did crate training for our puppy! Rocelyn is fantastic and I highly recommend her!”
“Jessica was great with our Senior dog. She was prompt, followed all instructions. Most of all she really knows her stuff and seems to care about dogs. We came home to a happy pup and clean house. Will book Jessica again!”
About: I have a huge passion for dogs and know the struggle of work/life/pup balance. I have had two rescue pitties in my life and worked closely with dog trainers and skill classes to learn new techniques. I have two nephews and love to have them teaching dogs! I am self employed so I have a flexible schedule throughout the day, I also have the ability to work from home when needed incase I believe in positive reinforcement and also care. I have two nephews and I consider pets to be treated just like them! I will dedicate time to make sure the pets are acclimated to the environment
“This our first time leaving our puppy for this long & Jess made it so much easier! The daily updates and pictures made us so happy! Will defiantly be hiring her again!”
“Highly recommend Shannon, she was so easy to communicate with, took care of our sweet dog as if she was her own, send updates throughout the day and was generally wonderful. Our dog was happy and calm at the end of every day she spent with Shannon. So grateful for Shannon and excited to work with her again!”
“Kiera is a wonderful caretaker. Our little dog, Angel, was very well cared for. Angel was homesick for her mama and Kiera provided many photos AND FaceTime calls. The house was in good order and would certainly hire her again.”
About: Growing up I was blessed to be around several breeds. My Uncle's German Shepard, my friend's Golden Doodle, Chihuahuas, Golden Retrievers, Shih-Poos, and more...You will have the comfort of knowing I can take care of any pup! I have more flexibility until August 26th, as I start work again. After the above date, I am available after 3:40 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, so I will have plenty of time to play with your pups. Depending on location, I'm available for weekend boarding. Respecting others, good manners, please, and thank you were instilled in me at a young age. This means you can expect me to always respect your space, your pet, your schedule, and asks!
About: I’ve had a Golden Retriever and have also looked after my friends’ dogs and cats. Right now, I have a cat named Peachy. I just really love spending time with pets and giving them lots of attention and care. I’m patient, reliable, and make sure pets feel comfortable and loved. Plus, I’m pretty sure Peachy the cat thinks I’m his favorite human (but don’t tell the others!). I'm currently working part-time and I am available all days except Mon and Thu in August. I can come any time just tell me when you need to leave I can't host your pet at my house for now. When I come to the client's house, I make sure I know everything about pet's care, and I do everything to make them happy
“Gaby is so kind and sweet and it’s obvious how much she loves Aldo. She went above and beyond by making sure his food and water bowl were full. Her communication skills are superb! She feels like family. I can’t say enough wonderful things about her!”
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Elvia C.Star Sitter
“Elvia was wonderful with sending updates daily and took great care of my dog while I was away! Super communicative and made my first Rover experience a positive one.”
Jennifer B.Star Sitter
“Jennifer is amazing. Left my fur babies and my house with her in charge and came home everything was perfection! My pets were happy the house looked better than when I’m home. She is incredible and patient and truly cares about your pets. Highly recommended!!!”
Nicole P.
Star Sitter
“We were very happy that Nicole could spend a few hours with Buster today! He loves to hang out with her and we are able to enjoy a day out without worry.”
Alexis S.Star Sitter
About: I've babysat for my aunts and grandparents dogs over the years. I love animals so much and hope to have plenty of them in the future! So I'm looking to get as much experience with all breeds as possible! I'm currently unemployed which means I'll have tons of availability and free-time to give your pets the best care possible! I also have a rotating sleep schedule so I'm usually available for all different times I take care of pets by keeping a close eye on them and consistently checking in on what they might need. With 3 pets of my own I'm used to constantly checking water, scheduled feedings, and making sure they get plenty of exercise
Alexis B.
“Alexis has grown up and lived with dogs her entire life. She is confident and comfortable with feeding, basic grooming, walking and hanging out with dogs, as well as other domestic animals and pets. She is very cognizant of canine behavior and cues around other people as well as other animals. Her main priority when taking care of animals is their safety, followed by the safety of other animals and people in the same or close proximity. Alexis is also very detail oriented so any special instructions which might need to be followed when caring for or walking a client's dog would be adhered to. She takes the time to get to know every dog she's taken care of and would love to meet your dog!”
Maria C.
“Maria took great care of our German Shorthaired Pointed while we were away for 5 days. I greatly appreciated the daily photos of our pup. She has a true love for animals and treated our girl like her own - I would highly recommend Maria to anyone needing a pet sitter!”
Brandi L.Star Sitter
“WOW! Brandi was the BEST fit for my fur baby, Chaka. Brandi is an excellent caregiver, kind, patient, she followed our routine, took extra time and care to make sure that my anxious puppy was comfortable and got plenty of exercise, cuddles and playtime. I have never had a dog sitter take better care of my dog. Typically when I hire a sitter, they take her outside on a quick walk and just bring her back inside, but Brandi went above and beyond! She spent the entire day keeping her company and updated me with photos and videos of their adventures together around the house and at the park. I was blown away by her care and expertise. As far as Chaka and I are concerned, Brandi is family now and I am absolutely booking her again.”
Rocelyn C.Star Sitter
“Rocelyn was a fantastic pet sitter for our 2 cats, 2 dogs, and 2 fish! She stayed at our house for 10 days, looking after our pets, who range in age from 2 to 18 years old. She was extremely dedicated, spending most of the day with them, playing with them, and making sure everyone was happy. She kept us updated with texts and photos all the time, and even did crate training for our puppy! Rocelyn is fantastic and I highly recommend her!”
Jessica S.
“Jessica was great with our Senior dog. She was prompt, followed all instructions. Most of all she really knows her stuff and seems to care about dogs. We came home to a happy pup and clean house. Will book Jessica again!”
Devora L.
“Devora was fantastic!!”
Daniel C.
“Truly my go to when I need someone to walk and or/petsit my dog. He is not only extremely loving with my Pitbull but makes sure to follow my requests regarding correcting her behavior. I leave my dog knowing he’ll upkeep her training and when I return she’s in great shape. Daniel is cautious and diligent in watching my sweet girl and I trust him wholeheartedly.”
Jess B.
“This our first time leaving our puppy for this long & Jess made it so much easier! The daily updates and pictures made us so happy! Will defiantly be hiring her again!”
Shannon T.
“Highly recommend Shannon, she was so easy to communicate with, took care of our sweet dog as if she was her own, send updates throughout the day and was generally wonderful. Our dog was happy and calm at the end of every day she spent with Shannon. So grateful for Shannon and excited to work with her again!”
Kate S.
“Kate is fantastic and we will use her again. She was on time, highly communicative, took great care of our three large dogs, and was responsible with the house.”
Alexandra T.Star Sitter
“So happy with Alexandra! She sent regular updates with photos and videos and our little Kiwi was very well taken care of! We will definitely book her again soon!”
Keira S.
“Kiera is a wonderful caretaker. Our little dog, Angel, was very well cared for. Angel was homesick for her mama and Kiera provided many photos AND FaceTime calls. The house was in good order and would certainly hire her again.”
Gabrielle D.
“Gabrielle was great, highly recommend! I don’t typically leave my dog, so I was a bit nervous but she sent updates throughout the day which was comforting and my dog clearly loved her! Great communication and response time and she was super flexible with scheduling. I will definitely use Gabrielle again.”
Carrigan M.Star Sitter
“Terrific empathy and a great communicator.”
Kseniia I.
“Kseniia took amazing care of my two dachshunds, including one with back and leg problems who needed special attention. She was patient, careful, and very loving with both dogs. I also recommended her to friends, and she looked after their cats while they were on vacation. She is truly reliable and kind.”
Gaby M.
“Gaby is so kind and sweet and it’s obvious how much she loves Aldo. She went above and beyond by making sure his food and water bowl were full. Her communication skills are superb! She feels like family. I can’t say enough wonderful things about her!”
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House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in New Canaan on Rover as of Aug 2025 was about $65 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A house sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your needs.
As of Aug 2025, there are 1,978 house sitters in New Canaan. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect house sitter near you. As a reminder, house sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your house’s safety.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple house sitters about your booking. Typically, 84% of New Canaan house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in New Canaan have an average of 15 years of experience. House sitters with repeat customers have an average of 3 repeat clients. Experience can vary from house sitter to house sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare house sitters in New Canaan.
Heading out of town? It’s easy to book a 5-star house sitter to take care of your home. Book a house sitter to take care of your dog and cat, while keeping an eye on your property. And the best part? Your best friend gets to stay on their home turf. New Canaan house sitters are great for:
- Dogs who’d prefer to stay on their home turf
- Cats and caged pets
- Pet parents on a tight schedule
- Keeping an eye on your home and plants while you’re away
Yes! House sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your house sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your house sitter has access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals. In the rare event of any issues during a booking, rest easy knowing your pet is covered by the Rover Guarantee reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care.
Note: If your house sitter requested to cancel this booking, then they need to cancel from their account. Please contact them via Rover Messages.
We get it—sometimes plans change and you may need to cancel your house sitting service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your house sitter’s cancellation policy.
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