​​​Professional Pet Sitting, Overnight sitting and Dog Walking Services

in Farmington West Hartford Avon and Bloomfield, CT


Our Mission:

Meet Our Team

What to Expect

Our Story:

Cara Ashnault

To provide peace of mind to pets and their people. dog walking pet sitting dog sitter Bloomfield West Hartford Farmington Avon

Mindy Ney

Manager of dog walking pet sitting dog sitter Bloomfield West Hartford Farmington


Mindy is a graduate of Becker College with a degree in Animal Care. She went on to complete the Professional Dog Training Course through the CT Canine Education Center. She has also spent many years dedicated to a career in dog walking and pet sitting

Mindy has worked in the animal care field since 2006. She spent 4 years as Head Trainer at our dog daycare facility, The Good Dog Spot,  and has now moved on to her role as (amazing) Pet Sitting Manager with Whiskers While You Work.

A complimentary consultation.

Prior to booking you will be able to meet with a pet sitting supervisor to find out more about us in person.


Personal Touch.

We provide detail oriented and personalized services. We will always treat your pets like they were our own.



Peace of Mind.

Know that your four legged (and feathered and dog walking finned!) family members are being loved and cared for in the comfort of their own home while you are out.

Our mission at Whiskers While You Work is simple. To provide peace of mind for pets and their people. Dog walking, pet sitting, dog sitter, cat sitter in Bloomfield West Hartford Farmington and Avon


In 2006 Whiskers While You Work was started by Cara Ashnault in order to fill the need for reliable personalized dog walking, pet sitting West Hartford and Farmington CT

Since then we have grown to serve dog walking and pet sitting needs in Avon, Bloomfield, West Hartford and Farmington have a fantastic team of pet sitters including our Manager, Mindy Ney. 

Every Whiskers pet sitter is background checked and covered by our insurance. dog walking pet sitting dog sitter Bloomfield West Hartford Farmington

We can also provide transportation to/from The Good Dog Spot.

The Good Dog Spot provides daycare, boarding, training, and grooming in Bloomfield, CT. 

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