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“I've had the pleasure of booking Carley twice now, and both times have been fantastic! She is reliable, attentive, and clearly loves animals.”


“I am thrilled to have found Anna! She watched my puppy for an overnight stay and it was a great experience. Anna ensured she understood and followed all of my directions and checklists! Even though I am an over protective dog mom, Anna never made me feel over the top or like an inconvenience. She sent me photos and always asked questions if she had them! I am so excited I have found Anna and hope she can be my puppy’s primary dog sitter long term!”


“Kylie has been caring for my dog, hazel, periodically for the past 6 months. Sometimes she takes her on walks when I’m away from the house for too long. She also has pet sat for me when I went away for a weekend. She’s always very responsible and puts my dogs need at top priority. She asks questions to ensure she takes the best care of hazel and attends to her needs. She’s treats my hazel like she’s her own when she’s with her and I feel good knowing that. I highly recommend her.”

“Kathryn takes wonderful care of pets. She’s both walked and watched my pit mix Astro in the past and has done an amazing job handling him and caring for him. Would definitely recommend to others seeking pet care!!”

“it was our pleasure to have Francis watch our pups! She was communicative, kind, and responsible in all dog watching duties! Look forward to having her again!”


“I highly recommend Zoe! She did an excellent job taking care of my pet. She was responsible, attentive, and very caring. I truly appreciate her dedication and would definitely trust her again.”


“Once again, Faith gives above and beyond -/ sends photos of the babies, takes meticulous care of medications, leaves house spotless -- she is the best and we'd be lost without her.”


“Sara was absolutely lovely! She was very comfortable with my dog immediately, asked great questions, was very thorough in her approach to caring for my dog along with providing updates while I was away. We genuinely felt at ease on our first trip away since moving to CT knowing she was caring for our dog. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone for pet care.”



“Kim was awesome. She had a great attention to detail and asked questions to make sure Abby was well taken care of. She kept in contact while we were away. This was great as we did not worry at all! She also made sure our fish and chickens were cared for as well!!”


“Marly was great! Super communicative and sweet, she really listened to what Nova liked and made sure she had the best possible days while we were away! I would definitely book her again!”


“We were extremely satisfied with Holly M. as our dog sitter during our vacation. The dogs loved all the attention she gave them during the day. They both slept with her and felt very comfortable in the house. She also visited us beforehand to acclimate her with our dogs. We felt this was very important as our dogs were familiar with her before the vacation week. Holly was very respectable of our home and left it just the way we would expect. It was a pleasure using her and we will continue to have her watch our two dogs in the future.”


“Annette was amazing as an overnight pet sitter! She took great care of our pets, provided updates and we returned to a cleaner home than we left. Highly recommend!”



“Sara was absolutely incredible. She was communicative, prompt, knowledgeable, and put my mind at ease. My pup is an old girl with ailing health and a picky mind when it comes to food. Sara showed up in the creativity to hook my kid up. On top of that, my flight fell through to the next day- she was flexible, allowing me to focus on other matters. Bless. I will definitely be using Sara again in the future. HIGHLY recommend”


“Blair did a great job taking care of my cat over the holidays. She left the house clean and was very responsible in general. I will definitely use her again.”


About: I have extensive experience caring for a wide variety of animals, from farm animals to pets. I have been involved in training and caring for dogs, as well as tending to livestock such as chickens and rabbits since I was a child. I have worked at a dog daycare center for four years in Old Saybrook and also gained experience at another facility in Massachusetts. In addition to my work with dogs and cats, I have also cared for rescue farm animals at Bush Hill summer camp, where I helped educate children about animal preservation and nature. I have also provided care for reptiles and birds. Animals are an essential part of my life, and I approach caring for them with deep compassion and understanding. Your animals will be in excellent hands and will receive the same level of love and care as my own pets. For dog boarding I usually work in the morning from 6am to noon.so I feed ny dogs breakfast and let them out fairly early in the morning.i have a lunch break before heading to the dog day care for 1pm to 6pm.within that break I let my dogs out and let them outside for some fesh air.i feed them dinner once I'm home and let then out a few time's before bed.im usually busy on the weekends to take my pups out for hikes in the warmer month's. I have two dogs,one is a couch hog,and the other loves to play with other dogs,both are great when it comes to interacting with people,kids cats and other dog's. We have a large yard but it's not fenced in, luckily we are close to a lot of great hiking trails and only a short drive from my town beach.i live with two other people who love dogs as well and can step in as well when it comes to extra love.overall, old saybrook is a town that is ideal for dogs and people alike.

“Omg I almost hate to say how awesome Sophie was….cause then I know she will get booked more?. I have never had anyone take as good care of my animals(2 dogs, 3 cats and a fish). She kept me updated, took pictures, cleaned the spaces she used. I just was overwhelmed with how thoughtful she was!!! I would recommend highly to anyone, especially if you are a little nervous leaving your fur babies. This was the first time we had left these 2, 1yr and 2 hrs old.”


“Cayton did a wonderful job house sitting for us for a long weekend recently. She took exceptional care of our 10 month old, energetic yellow lab. She texted pics and updates throughout the day and she kept to our schedule. Our pup was happy and smiling, playful and having a great time with her fairy godmother! Cayton picked up our mail and newspapers and the house was just as we left it upon our return. We enthusiastically recommend her and look forward to hiring her again!”


“Tara was amazing with our nine year old pit mix rescue , Olive who has severe severe separation anxiety. Tara is a true animal lover and "gets" Olive. Tara was prompt and sent us pictures with updates. Olive warmed up to her and the day went well. We feel very confident in Tara's ability and feel fortunate to have found her.”


“Binti was a wonderful sitter for my puggle Ollie. She sent lots of pics and kept me well informed. Will definitely be reaching out to her again. Thank you, Binti!”


“Samantha is WONDERFUL! She watched our dog Lola while we were out for the evening. Lola absolutely adored Samantha and loved the time she got to spend with her. Samantha was responsible, communicative, and a pleasure to work with. She is great with dogs. We highly recommend Samantha and can’t wait to use her agai. :)”

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1. Carley T.

“I've had the pleasure of booking Carley twice now, and both times have been fantastic! She is reliable, attentive, and clearly loves animals.”


2. Anna F.

“I am thrilled to have found Anna! She watched my puppy for an overnight stay and it was a great experience. Anna ensured she understood and followed all of my directions and checklists! Even though I am an over protective dog mom, Anna never made me feel over the top or like an inconvenience. She sent me photos and always asked questions if she had them! I am so excited I have found Anna and hope she can be my puppy’s primary dog sitter long term!”


3. Kylie-Jean S.
“Kylie has been caring for my dog, hazel, periodically for the past 6 months. Sometimes she takes her on walks when I’m away from the house for too long. She also has pet sat for me when I went away for a weekend. She’s always very responsible and puts my dogs need at top priority. She asks questions to ensure she takes the best care of hazel and attends to her needs. She’s treats my hazel like she’s her own when she’s with her and I feel good knowing that. I highly recommend her.”


4. kathryn s.
“Kathryn takes wonderful care of pets. She’s both walked and watched my pit mix Astro in the past and has done an amazing job handling him and caring for him. Would definitely recommend to others seeking pet care!!”


5. Francis E.

“it was our pleasure to have Francis watch our pups! She was communicative, kind, and responsible in all dog watching duties! Look forward to having her again!”


6. Zoe M.

“I highly recommend Zoe! She did an excellent job taking care of my pet. She was responsible, attentive, and very caring. I truly appreciate her dedication and would definitely trust her again.”


7. Faith L.

“Once again, Faith gives above and beyond -/ sends photos of the babies, takes meticulous care of medications, leaves house spotless -- she is the best and we'd be lost without her.”


8. Sara G.

“Sara was absolutely lovely! She was very comfortable with my dog immediately, asked great questions, was very thorough in her approach to caring for my dog along with providing updates while I was away. We genuinely felt at ease on our first trip away since moving to CT knowing she was caring for our dog. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone for pet care.”




9. Kim B.


“Kim was awesome. She had a great attention to detail and asked questions to make sure Abby was well taken care of. She kept in contact while we were away. This was great as we did not worry at all! She also made sure our fish and chickens were cared for as well!!”


10. Marly L.

“Marly was great! Super communicative and sweet, she really listened to what Nova liked and made sure she had the best possible days while we were away! I would definitely book her again!”


11. Holly M.

“We were extremely satisfied with Holly M. as our dog sitter during our vacation. The dogs loved all the attention she gave them during the day. They both slept with her and felt very comfortable in the house. She also visited us beforehand to acclimate her with our dogs. We felt this was very important as our dogs were familiar with her before the vacation week. Holly was very respectable of our home and left it just the way we would expect. It was a pleasure using her and we will continue to have her watch our two dogs in the future.”


12. Annette M.

“Annette was amazing as an overnight pet sitter! She took great care of our pets, provided updates and we returned to a cleaner home than we left. Highly recommend!”




13. Sara M.

“Sara was absolutely incredible. She was communicative, prompt, knowledgeable, and put my mind at ease. My pup is an old girl with ailing health and a picky mind when it comes to food. Sara showed up in the creativity to hook my kid up. On top of that, my flight fell through to the next day- she was flexible, allowing me to focus on other matters. Bless. I will definitely be using Sara again in the future. HIGHLY recommend”


14. Blair S.

“Blair did a great job taking care of my cat over the holidays. She left the house clean and was very responsible in general. I will definitely use her again.”


15. Elora H.
About: I have extensive experience caring for a wide variety of animals, from farm animals to pets. I have been involved in training and caring for dogs, as well as tending to livestock such as chickens and rabbits since I was a child. I have worked at a dog daycare center for four years in Old Saybrook and also gained experience at another facility in Massachusetts. In addition to my work with dogs and cats, I have also cared for rescue farm animals at Bush Hill summer camp, where I helped educate children about animal preservation and nature. I have also provided care for reptiles and birds. Animals are an essential part of my life, and I approach caring for them with deep compassion and understanding. Your animals will be in excellent hands and will receive the same level of love and care as my own pets. For dog boarding I usually work in the morning from 6am to noon.so I feed ny dogs breakfast and let them out fairly early in the morning.i have a lunch break before heading to the dog day care for 1pm to 6pm.within that break I let my dogs out and let them outside for some fesh air.i feed them dinner once I'm home and let then out a few time's before bed.im usually busy on the weekends to take my pups out for hikes in the warmer month's. I have two dogs,one is a couch hog,and the other loves to play with other dogs,both are great when it comes to interacting with people,kids cats and other dog's. We have a large yard but it's not fenced in, luckily we are close to a lot of great hiking trails and only a short drive from my town beach.i live with two other people who love dogs as well and can step in as well when it comes to extra love.overall, old saybrook is a town that is ideal for dogs and people alike.


16. Sophie W.


“Omg I almost hate to say how awesome Sophie was….cause then I know she will get booked more?. I have never had anyone take as good care of my animals(2 dogs, 3 cats and a fish). She kept me updated, took pictures, cleaned the spaces she used. I just was overwhelmed with how thoughtful she was!!! I would recommend highly to anyone, especially if you are a little nervous leaving your fur babies. This was the first time we had left these 2, 1yr and 2 hrs old.”


17. Cayton M.

“Cayton did a wonderful job house sitting for us for a long weekend recently. She took exceptional care of our 10 month old, energetic yellow lab. She texted pics and updates throughout the day and she kept to our schedule. Our pup was happy and smiling, playful and having a great time with her fairy godmother! Cayton picked up our mail and newspapers and the house was just as we left it upon our return. We enthusiastically recommend her and look forward to hiring her again!”


18. Tara S.

“Tara was amazing with our nine year old pit mix rescue , Olive who has severe severe separation anxiety. Tara is a true animal lover and "gets" Olive. Tara was prompt and sent us pictures with updates. Olive warmed up to her and the day went well. We feel very confident in Tara's ability and feel fortunate to have found her.”


19. Binti D.

“Binti was a wonderful sitter for my puggle Ollie. She sent lots of pics and kept me well informed. Will definitely be reaching out to her again. Thank you, Binti!”


20. Samantha S.


“Samantha is WONDERFUL! She watched our dog Lola while we were out for the evening. Lola absolutely adored Samantha and loved the time she got to spend with her. Samantha was responsible, communicative, and a pleasure to work with. She is great with dogs. We highly recommend Samantha and can’t wait to use her agai. :)”
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House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Old Lyme on Rover as of Mar 2025 was about $60 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 Mar 2025, there are 356 house sitters in Old Lyme. 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, 89% of Old Lyme house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Old Lyme have an average of 17 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 Old Lyme.
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. Old Lyme 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.
