About
Our pets, and yours, are our passion and our world. There is nothing we ove more than sending you pictures of your babies at play when you are away. We love making sure they are happy, fed, loved and warm when you can't be there. It is our goal to be the gold standard of pet sitting and provide services of unmatched quality for you for every single pet, every single visit.
RCO Pet Care is insured for you and your pets protection and staffed by educated, experienced sitters.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Potential clients can inquire about our services by email, phone or the contact form on the website. RCO Management will reach out to the pet parent and disccus their needs. All potential customers recieve a free 30 minute in-person consultation called a "meet and greet."
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Jessica is recognized as a Certified Professional Pet Sitter by Pet Sitters International – the world’s largest educational association for professional pet sitters dedicated to educating professional pet sitters and promoting, supporting and recognizing excellence in pet sitting. She is trained in Pet First Aid and CPR through PetTech and is a certified Fear Free Professional.
Jessica graduated magna cum laude with her Bachelor’s of Science in Animal Science from the University of Connecticut in 2015. Her animal-centered coursework here included courses in animal behavior, health and disease management, anatomy and physiology, basic through advanced nutrition and feeding, genetics, comparative exercise physiology, endocrinology, reproductive physiology and equine science.
Her resume also boasts hands-on work experience managing horse farms, working with animals ranging from prairie dogs and bison to South American Primates at Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo, as well as care, training and management of domestic animals from hamsters to cows.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your services? If so, please share the details here.
Kitty Care (15 min, cats only) - $22
30 Minute Visit - $25
45 Minute Visit - $33
60 Minute Visit - $42
30 Minute Walk - $24-$26
Holiday rates apply.
How did you get started in this business?
I knew I had to reassess my dreams of attending veterinary school upon the passing of my mother when I was in college. Moving out of state for 4 years was no longer an option as I knew my home was here in CT with my younger siblings. I took a job that appealed to my education but I lacked passion in the office setting.
As an Animal Science graduate, a shelter volunteer, an equestrian, a former zoo employee and the family’s resident “Dog Mom,” family and friends would come to me with nails that needed to be trimmed, harness and training recommendations and requests for pet sitting. Working with animals and helping their owners keep them safe, happy and healthy via education and experience was my calling.
I officially opened RCO Pet Care (Rocco and Company Pet Care… named after own beloved pack) in December of 2018. In April of 2019, I acquired Country Pup Pet Sitting upon my beloved mentor and former employer moving out of state and have since merged that business and its service area into RCO.
I am so grateful for our community’s support and that so many wonderful people trust us to care for their most precious companions. My team and I can’t wait to see where this journey takes us and plan on only expanding on the gold standard we have set for pet care in our community. Thanks for choosing RCO!
What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a pro in your area of expertise?
Check for bonding, insurance, positive reviews and credentials. Hiring a pet lover in your community is not enough. You want to hire someone that has proven reliability.