Pet Sitting & Dog Walking in New Haven, CT
Reliable in-home pet care for New Haven dogs, cats, and small pets — with easy scheduling, visit updates, and a trusted local team.
Looking for dependable pet sitting in New Haven, CT? At Sarah’s Pet Sitting, we provide professional in-home pet care, including dog walking, cat sitting, and vacation visits. Whether you’re working long hours, traveling, or need last-minute help, our experienced team delivers reliable service, real-time updates, and peace of mind throughout New Haven. Most New Haven households rent, so many of our visits here are to apartments and condos, from Downtown and Wooster Square to East Rock and Westville.
Why New Haven Pet Owners Choose Sarah’s Pet Sitting
Our team includes long-time sitters like Paul, one of our senior sitters, who has been with us for more than a decade and is a familiar face to many New Haven clients.
Professional In-Home Care
Your pets stay comfortable at home with visits tailored to their normal routine, personality, and care needs.
Easy Scheduling & Updates
Book through our client portal and receive visit updates so you always know how your pets are doing.
Dogs, Cats & Small Pets
We care for dogs, cats, bunnies, hamsters, and other small pets throughout New Haven.
Pet Care Services for New Haven Families
From daily visits to vacation care, our New Haven pet care team is here to help. Our team provides professional dog walking and cat sitting in New Haven, CT, with flexible scheduling and reliable care. Cat sitting is one of our most popular services in the city.
Dog Walking
Reliable dog walks for exercise, potty breaks, and mid-day care while you’re at work or away from home.
Cat Sitting
Cats are happiest at home. Visits include feeding, fresh water, litter box care, medications per your instructions, playtime and photo updates, for single-cat and multi-cat homes.
Vacation Visits
Peace of mind while you travel with scheduled visits, detailed updates, and care that follows your pet’s normal routine.
Small Pet Care
Care for bunnies, hamsters, guinea pigs, birds, and other small pets who need attention while you’re away.
Heading home for the holidays or away for work? Drop-in visits suit most cats and independent pets. For dogs who don’t like nights alone, an overnight sitter stays from evening to morning, starting at $170 for a Standard overnight. Overnights are limited and often book early around the holidays.
Trusted Pet Sitting in New Haven Since 2008
Since 2008, Sarah’s Pet Sitting has helped pet owners who work long hours, travel or head home for the holidays keep their pets comfortable at home. Learn more about our team and approach to in-home pet care.
Led by a veterinary technician and backed by a team of 30+ professional sitters, we’re trusted by pet owners throughout New Haven for reliable, professional in-home pet care.
“We love Sarah’s Pet Sitting. The updates are great, scheduling is easy, and we always feel comfortable knowing our pets are cared for.”
— Jonathan
Pet Sitting Throughout New Haven
We provide dog walking, cat sitting, and in-home pet care throughout New Haven and nearby neighborhoods.
City rules require dogs to be leashed everywhere except designated dog parks, such as the fenced dog run at Edgewood Park, so our neighborhood walks stay on leash. For after-hours emergencies, Central Hospital for Veterinary Medicine at 4 Devine Street in North Haven is open 24/7, 365 days a year.
We also provide pet sitting and dog walking in Hamden, North Haven, Wallingford and Cheshire, where our office is based.
Questions About Our Pet Care Services
Do you provide pet sitting throughout New Haven?
Yes, we provide pet sitting and dog walking services throughout New Haven, including downtown, East Rock, Westville, Wooster Square, Fair Haven, and nearby neighborhoods.
Do you offer dog walking in New Haven, CT?
Yes. We walk dogs throughout New Haven for potty breaks, exercise and company on long workdays, always on leash in line with city rules, with a visit report and photos after every walk.
Do you offer cat sitting in New Haven?
Yes. Visits can be 15 to 60 minutes and include feeding, litter care, medications per your instructions, playtime and a photo update. Many cats do well with one or two visits a day; we’ll help you choose at your meet & greet.
How do I schedule New Haven pet sitting services?
New clients start with our short new-client form. Our office then reaches out to schedule your meet & greet, so you can meet with a member of our team before your first service. It’s free when booked at least 48 hours ahead; with less notice, the 30-minute visit price ($45) plus the $15 short-notice fee applies. After that, you request visits through the client portal or app.
Can you help with last-minute pet sitting requests?
Often, yes, depending on sitter availability. Requests made with less than 48 hours’ notice add a short-notice fee of $15 per visit or $40 per overnight.
Ready to Get Started?
We’re now accepting new clients in New Haven. Set up your meet & greet today and let our New Haven pet care team help make pet sitting simple, reliable, and stress-free.