Weekend Dog Walker

Get Paid to Walk Dogs on the CT Shoreline

Shoreline Happy Paws is hiring dependable, animal-loving humans to join our professional pet care team serving local families.

We are not a gig app. We are a trusted, team-based company with real clients who count on us every single week.

If you want meaningful, active work outdoors, keep reading. Year round positions only.

What You'll Be Doing

• Walking dogs through beautiful shoreline neighborhoods and trails
• Leading small group enrichment hikes
• Caring for cats in their homes
• Sending photo report cards that make clients' days
• Helping families travel stress-free with vacation visits

Most visits happen Monday-Friday between 8 AM and 3 PM. Early mornings, evenings, weekends, and overnights are available if you want extra hours.

Where We Work

We serve Essex, Old Saybrook, Old Lyme, Westbrook, Clinton, Madison, Deep River, Chester, Haddam, Higganum, East Lyme, Niantic, Waterford, Groton, and New London. You must live in or very close to these towns.

Schedule & Growth

Part-time to start - work as little as 2 hours a day on weekends

Other Primary need: Tuesday-Thursday 9 AM-1 PM

Consistent availability gets priority

More hours available as you grow with us

Pay & Real Benefits

$17-23 per hour plus tips

Mileage reimbursement

Paid Time Off - 1 hour per 30 hours worked

Holiday pay and year-end bonuses

Paid training and Pet CPR certification

Education stipend

Costco membership and employee discounts

W-2 employment with full coverage and protection

You'll Thrive Here If You

• Show up on time, every time
• Can confidently handle strong, large dogs
• Love being outside in all seasons
• Have a reliable car and smartphone
• Want to be part of a professional team

This is active work. It's physical. It's rewarding. And it matters to the families we serve.

Apply and follow us on Instagram @cthappypaws to see what the job actually looks like day-to-day.

Come walk with us. Build something meaningful