About Us

About Us

At Doggie Au Pair we are a hand-selected team of dedicated, reliable dog walkers and cat sitters. We care for your dogs, cats, and other small pets just as we would our own.

We understand the anxiety pet parents feel leaving their dogs, cats, or other pets at home during a long work day or when going on vacation because we have felt the same way. That is why we have been making your pets a part of our family since 2006, allowing you peace of mind knowing your pets are taken care of by a professional and caring member of our team who will love your pet as much as you do. We understand the importance of the phrase “A tired dog is a happy dog.” and know that in turn makes for a happy dog owner. Our goal is to ensure you return home to a happy tailwagger or a content kitty each and every time you leave your fur babies in our care.

Doggie Au Pair is an established dog walking and cat sitting service with a history of experience and reliability. We are small enough to offer specialized care while being large enough to accommodate your pet’s individual needs. We will provide excellent references proving customer satisfaction and a roaring “four paws up” from our 4 legged friends.

Dog walking and cat sitting services are available in DedhamWestwood & West Roxbury.

With a Wealth of Choices, Why Us?

There are a wealth of choices in dog walking and pet sitting companies, so why do our clients choose us? First, because experience matters. We have been providing consistently top notch service to our clients since 2006, and will do so for years to come. Second, our staff are fully vetted, insured and bonded employees, trained to provide impeccable service. Finally, our responsive, easy to reach managers ensure every interaction with Doggie Au Pair is a positive one; and if there ever is an error, we will do everything in our power to make it right.

About Lorraine Connolly, Doggie Au Pair Owner

There’s nothing that makes me happier than a wagging tail and a dog’s smile.

I spent many years working in the hospitality industry which meant my days were free for walking my yellow lab Juno. As time passed, I started walking dogs for friends and neighbors during my free time and kept coming back to how much I loved dog walking. After some soul searching I decided to follow my dream and made dog walking and pet sitting a career. I now have some of the most wonderful customers along with a fantastic team and it is a decision I will never regret!

I reside in Dedham with my husband Ultan and our two rescue dogs, Winnie and Alfie.

My team and I thank you for taking the time to look at my website and look forward to welcoming you and your pet to the Doggie Au Pair family.

–Lorraine Connolly

Service Hours

Monday – Friday: 8:00am – 6:00pm Saturday: 10:00am – 2:00pm

Our Holidays

The following 2025 Holidays are observed by Doggie Au Pair:

  • New Year’s Day, January 1st (CLOSED)
  • Martin Luther King Jr Day, January 20th
  • President’s Day, February 17th
  • Patriot’s Day, April 21st
  • Memorial Day, May 26th (CLOSED)
  • Juneteenth, June 19th
  • Independence Day, July 4th (CLOSED)
  • Labor Day, September 1st (CLOSED)
  • Columbus Day, October 13th (CLOSED)
  • Veteran’s Day, November 11th
  • Thanksgiving, November 27th (CLOSED)
  • Thanksgiving Observed, November 28th
  • Christmas Eve, December 24th
  • Christmas Day, December 25th (CLOSED)
  • New Year’s Eve, December 31st 

reFURal Program

Spread the Word! We at Doggie Au Pair appreciate that your reFURal is our greatest compliment. For each reFURal you send our way you will receive a $25 gift card! Just call us and let us know who you've referred. It pays to have friends!