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Sarah C.

College Student & Animal Lover

Avenel, NJ

from
$15/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
Looking for anyone in need of dog or cat sitting. I am a big animal lover, and have a dog of my own for 6 years whom I love so much. Just as I care for my own dog, my services would include playing with toys / running around backyards with your pet, feeding them, taking them on walks, and loving them like my own! For cat lovers,...
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Nathaly D.

Avenel, NJ

from
$20/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Bringing joy and comfort to animals, especially dogs, really is my passion. Over the past couple of years, I've provided primarily child care, & dog sitting and walking services for family, friends, and mutuals of families & friends. I treat every pet as my own, reinforcing positive behaviors and good manners while always...
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Agnieszka J.

South Amboy, NJ

4.9(1)
from
$29/hr
10 years experience
Companionship
errands
dementia
hospice services
home modification
+ 1 more
Greetings, I am Angie. I am 40 years old. I have dedicated half of my life to working with elderly individuals. I possess extensive experience in various areas such as mobility assistance, feeding, managing feeding tubes, occupational therapy, physical therapy, memory exercises, and engaging activities. I have accumulated 15...

Care Member says "Took care of my mom for me , Caring attentive person. Accommodating to the hours I needed. I would highly recommend "

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Rakisha B.

Fun Engaged Sitter

Staten Island, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
I have 5 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I love to create bonds with children of all ages. I am also a Division 1 athlete in college to get my Nursing Degree. Children are therapy to me after a long day of classes I like to spend time with my little siblings and my nephew in...

Benny K. says "Rakisha was a pleasure to work with. She was punctual, kind, and attentive. I would absolutely recommend her without reservation and will be booking her...

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Camelia M.

Loving, Patient And Compassionate Baby Sitter

Woodbridge, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
Positive, calm, balanced, committed, ambitious, compassionate, reliable, kind and very creative. My 2 daughters are my highest achievement making me proud every single day. In the past I worked as a Art teacher for kids with disabilities at "Special School Sacel" Romania. Between 2000 and 2005 I was part of an amazing French...

Rubina S. says "I am writing to express my recommendation for Camelia M. Cami has worked as a babysitter for my two year old toddler for the last 9 months. She serves as...

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Alice S.

Caring Hands And Heart

Irvington, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Companionship
errands
dementia
light cleaning
hospice services
+ 1 more
My name is Alice I have over 20yrs experience in senior care I provide numerous services for family members, close friends, neighbors and co-workers. I am able to provide work references upon request. long and short term care. my services include personal care, meal prep, feeding, medication management, doctors visits, light...

Care Member says "She is a very goodl worker , she took care of my father 4yrs before his transition , I would hirer her again "

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Susan B.

Professional Pet Sitter - Full Time

Edison, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Administration of medicine
daily feeding
boarding
pet walking
pet sitting
+ 1 more
I have been a professional pet sitter since 2004. I am certified in Pet First Aid and CPR. Some of the services I provide include pet sitting, dog walking, daycare, boarding, overnight, vacation care, special needs pets, medication (pills and/or shots). I have had pets most of my life and have spent many hours volunteering ....

Mike L. says "I was very comfortable with Susan and felt she will be my go to person for my pets. I need to know someone is there for me when I need them. Susan even...

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Magdolna T.

Staten Island, NY

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Companionship
errands
dementia
light cleaning
hospice services
+ 1 more
10 years of experience have fueled my passion for supporting adults and seniors, and ensuring their well-being and independence. Positive experiences in previous care roles have solidified my desire to make a positive impact on their lives. As a Certified Home Health Aide with CPR Training, I provide respite care, live-in care,...

Meridith T. says "Magdalena is so lovely and kind. She is a competent, confident and qualified caregiver who is skilled at what she does and is intelligent, initiative...

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Sabrina V.

Roselle Park, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Attic cleaning
bathroom cleaning
basement cleaning
carpet cleaning
cabinet cleaning
+ 1 more
Love love love to clean, organization, and have a home smell good. I am very passionate and would clean your home as if it were my own. I enjoy providing thorough, efficient cleaning services customized to my clients preference. I am honest and trustworthy and strive to fulfill my clients requests and maintaining excellent...

Alexcis T. says "Sabrina has been an excellent housekeeper. She's been cleaning our house for a couple of months now and I couldn't recommend her more highly. She is very...

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Nicole M.

Child Care Seeker/senior Caretaker

Staten Island, NY

4.0(0)
from
$19/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
I have two beautiful children ages 23 and 14. My 14-year-old has autism severity of , nonverbal and extremely behavioral! Inresult I had to stop working ti become his advocate to give him the services he was was lacking! Now that I finally have him in a stable school, provides me with the freedom to go back to work withing his...
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Julie H.

Fords, NJ

4.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dementia
light cleaning
errands
personal care
meal prep
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Dementia. I'm a positive and reliable, patient person. I like to watch and take a good care of the old people, to make there life easy with love and caring

Diane D. says "Julie is very compassionate. Has the skills to care for the elderly. She was Very attentive to my mother."

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Theresa S.

Sayreville, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
17 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
As a dedicated mother of two and an early childhood educator with over 15 years of experience, I am passionate about fostering a loving, fun, and supportive environment where children thrive. I am CPR/AED/First Aid certified and offer professional nanny and tutoring services. My expertise includes fine and gross motor...

Brooke G. says "She is simply the best. I defy you to find someone who cares more about educating kids, or does it with more joy."

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Yeliane G.

Westfield, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
Hello!! My name is Yeliane, I am 27 years old and I have a bachelor's degree in speech and language therapy, I graduated from Carlos Albizu University in Old San Juan. I have worked with children of different ages since I was 16 years old. I have given services to families has a nanny and tutor, I have also worked in camps. If...
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Marlaina M.

Reliable And Loving Sitter

Carteret, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Boarding
pet walking
pet sitting
I'm an animal lover with a couple years of experience caring for furry friends of all sizes and breeds. I'll treat your pup like my own, providing them with plenty of love, exercise, and playtime. I'm reliable, responsible, and flexible, and I'll always keep you updated on your pup's adventures. **Services:** Daily walks and...

Dani B. says "Marlaina was AMAZING with my fur babies!! She kept me informed the entire weekend with photos and updates to how they were adjusting. She paid attention to...

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Nancy M.

Experienced Respite Worker Looking For Part - Time Work.

Westfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
Hello, my name is Nancy. I love helping people reach their fullest potential. I have worked with at least five families taking care of children as well as the elderly in their home. I have a degree in the Arts and as an Occupational Therapy Assistant as well. When I worked in the Occupational Therapy field, I helped residents...

Whitney F. says "Nancy has been with us for about 2 years. She is very reliable and kind. She is great at bringing crafts and other activities for the kids to do and my...

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Camelia M.

Patient And Caring With Good Communication Skills

Woodbridge, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Positive, calm, balanced, committed, ambitious, compassionate, reliable, kind and very creative. In the past I worked as a Art teacher for kids with disabilities and physically abused at "Special School Sacel" Romania. Between 2000 and 2005 I was part of an amazing French nonprofit organization "L'École de clown" where I was...

Michelle M. says "Camelia was hired as a nanny to take care of my baby about one year of age for nine months. Camelia is very caring and have great interactions with my...

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Ranjanie W.

Senior Citizen Caregiver.

Staten Island, NY

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
7 years experience
Companionship
errands
dementia
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I am a dedicated and caring worker who has been taking care of young children and elderly individuals since 2016. Responsibilities include: 1. Providing a warm and welcoming care environment 2. Listening to a patient's needs, wants, and other suggestions about their care 3. Attending to patient's hygienic needs such as bathing,...

Renuka K. says "She is very responsible and a great person."

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Maria S.

South Plainfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Administration of medicine
pet walking
pet sitting
I have been pet sitting since 2019. My services include dog walking, cat care and dog boarding in my home. I have a family of animal lovers and we all work together to make our furry friends safe, comfortable and happy. I have worked with many kinds of breeds such as: beagles, German shepherds, Boxers, Poodle mixes, and more.

Wendy M. says "Maria and her whole loving family, including R, are absolutely great. My dog feels just as at home there as he does at his real home. In fact, I suspect he...

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Abigail H.

Full-time

Irvington, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience
Companionship
errands
dementia
light cleaning
hospice services
+ 1 more
I a dependable and compassionate care-giver for over 6 years I have been working the healthcare field. I pride myself to quickly learn new skills and very adaptable in any situation. In the past I have assisted client with their daily activities, engaged in conversation, taken vital signs, light housekeeping, laundry , walking...

Khadine S. says "Search no more! A talented woman who is known for her passion, a woman who is reliable and trustworthy. Abbi a positive, enthusiastic and happy...

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Enalyn D.

Private Home And Assisted Living Home Experienced

Edison, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
2 years experience
Companionship
errands
dementia
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have experienced in providing assistance with people to age in place safely and comfortably in their homes and in their place of residence at an assisted living home. These includes performing basic housekeeping chores, doing laundry, dusting, washing dishes, preparing meals, shopping for groceries, assisting with daily tasks...

Care Member says "Enalyn took exceptional care of my 101 year old mother after she fell and fractured her right shoulder. "

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  • The average post rate is $17.50/hr as of January 2026

Recent therapy dog reviews from local parents in Avenel, NJ

Therapy Dogs in Avenel, NJ are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed therapy dogs

Agnieszka J.

Took care of my mom for me , Caring attentive person. Accommodating to the hours I needed. I would highly recommend

- Care member

Rakisha B.

Rakisha was a pleasure to work with. She was punctual, kind, and attentive. I would absolutely recommend her without reservation and will be...

- Benny K.

Camelia M.

I am writing to express my recommendation for Camelia M. Cami has worked as a babysitter for my two year old toddler for the last 9 months....

- Rubina S.

FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Avenel, NJ

To find a therapy dog near you in Avenel, NJ, all you have to do is log on to Care.com. You can search for therapy dogs in your area and can sort by location and price. You can read therapy dog provider profiles to learn more about their services and offerings and can even read reviews from other customers.

The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Avenel, NJ is $17.50 per hour. However, that is just an average to give you an idea of where to get started. The cost of each individual therapy dog can vary by breed, by trainer, and by your specific location—amongst other factors.

There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Avenel, NJ. To start, therapy dogs can provide comfort and support to people who are dealing with emotional challenges such as anxiety, depression, and stress. They can also help to reduce feelings of loneliness and isolation. Therapy dogs have also been shown to have a positive effect on physical healing. They can help to lower blood pressure and reduce pain.

When you hire therapy dog near you in Avenel, NJ, they will have received extensive training, including basic obedience training, socialization, task-specific training, and certification. If you have specific requirements for therapy dogs, be sure to speak with their handler about your needs.

When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Avenel, NJ, you should interview a few different therapy dog providers to learn more about the specific training each therapy dog has. Some may focus on mental health issues, whereas others may be able to provide more physical support.

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