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Megan G.

Graduate Art Therapy Student, Looking For Both Regular And Occasional Child Care And Pet Care Work

Baltimore, MD

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$25/hr
12 years experience
Grocery shopping
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
I have worked with children ranging in ages from 2-month-old to 18 years old since 2014. Prior to that I would watch my cousins during the summers and occasionally watch neighbors's kids. I am currently in graduate school working towards a masters in Art therapy. I am passionate about helping kids develops emotional regulation...
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Autonomous Hippopotamus Educational Therapy And Tutoring

Baltimore, MD

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$40/hr
10 years experience
Sarah is a certified special educator in the state of Maryland with approximately 5 years of teaching experience. Prior to that, Sarah worked in various educational support roles in the school setting. Over all, Sarah has over 10 years of experience in special education and has worked with Sarah is neurodivergent and has a...
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Baltimore, MD

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$25/hr
8 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
pet transportation
Hi! My name is Grace, I am 24 years old and currently living in Baltimore. I am in an online Master's program for Clinical Therapy. I have a dog and two cats of my own, so I am familiar with how to care for both. I LOVE all animals and get so excited for any opportunity to be around them :) I can be active with your pet,...
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Baltimore, MD

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Errands
dementia
transportation
meal prep
light cleaning
I have experience working with older adults in homes and in Healthcare settings including providing occupational therapy, ADL assistance and social interaction. I have worked with loved ones with dementia and have worked in a memory care unit. I have my associates in occupational therapy and bachelor's in human services.
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Pet Lover

Baltimore, MD

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
pet transportation
Caring, loving compassionate pet caregiver. Loves dogs and cats. Seeking to provide pet service to loving cats and dogs.

Dana C. says "Sonia is amazing. She was a consistent and speedy communicator. When she came over to our house for the walk-through I found her to be warm, respectful, and...

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Baltimore, MD

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$18/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
boarding
pet transportation
pet walking
Hey there! I'm looking for mostly weekend work. My services are dog walking, boarding & sitting. I've grown up with dogs my entire life, shoot me a message for any services you may be interested in. I can't wait to meet your furry or finned friends.
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Dog Walker Pet Sitter

Baltimore, MD

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Pet sitting
boarding
I like working with animals because it brings me joy. I've always had a passion for animals and want to continue to develop it. One thing you should know about me is I want to provide the best service I can for you. I understand how important trust is when it comes to pets. I take pride in being responsible and taking care of...
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Pet Sitter

Baltimore, MD

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Pet transportation
pet sitting
administration of medicine
dog training
grooming
+ 1 more
5 years of experience living with dogs and taking care of different sized dogs. Appreciation and dedication to helping others. I love to exercise with dogs and make sure they get out of the house enough! Looking forward to providing service to you. Very responsive and I learn quickly! Let me know what your needs are.
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Baltimore, MD

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
pet transportation
I've been doing boarding services and sitting and dog walking on rover for 3 years now I have reviews from previous clients
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Part Time Dog Walker/Pet Care

Baltimore, MD

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Pet sitting
administration of medicine
pet transportation
pet walking
I have provided dog sitting services for 9+ years. I have experience with a wide variety of dog breeds, from Dachshunds to Coonhounds and Mastiffs. I can provide walks, grooming, and playtime. I am currently a fourth grade teacher, but I have the summers off. I look forward to meeting your pet :)
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Baltimore, MD

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I'm a huge animal lover with over 10 years of experience caring for both dogs and cats and would love to provide safe, enriching services for your furry friends!
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Baltimore, MD

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$17/hr
2 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
My name is Molly and I am a rising senior at Loyola University Maryland. I am in the Charles Village Area and I offer pet services. At home I have two big dogs but I have experience dog walking and house sitting with 3 different clients. Let's connect!
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Special Needs Caregiver

Baltimore, MD

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$15/hr
10 years experience
I have worked with individuals with disabilities since 2014. I've worked in early intervention (ages 0-3), school age, middle school, high school, and adults. I am currently a social worker at a school for learning disabilities. In the past I have worked in behavioral therapy and developmental therapy. More recently I was a...
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Baltimore, MD

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
errands
I am an occupational therapist. While I will not be providing occupational therapy I have loads of experience working with people recovering from surgery or illness and with seniors.
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Caroline B.'s Photo

Baltimore, MD

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$20/hr
I am a social worker at a school for learning disabilities and have experience modifying educational materials to best fit the needs of the child. I also have experience in developmental and behavioral therapy.
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Baltimore, MD

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet sitting
administration of medicine
pet transportation
pet walking
Hi, I'm Amy! I'm available to dog sit at my home or yours and/or dog walk or care for your cat or small animal. I'm very flexible, reliable, and most of all caring. I work from home, and my partner also is a dog lover. Prices vary based on the service and location. To give you an idea, I charge roughly $42/night for boarding....

Care Member says "Amy is reliable, kind, and great at communicating. She has been a huge help to our family driving kids to activities and taking my mom out with the kids...

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Summer Part Time Babysitter

Baltimore, MD

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$22/hr
9 years experience
Light cleaning
My name is Greta, and I'm a 22yr old grad student pursuing my Master's in Social Work at the University of Maryland, Baltimore. I offer babysitting services for infants and dog walking. I've been a babysitter since I was 12. I've cared for children ranging from newborns to 9yrs old. Babysitting was my primary job during high...
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Baltimore, MD

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$15/hr
Hospice services
dementia
meal prep
light cleaning
Hello, I have had 10+ years of experience, taking care of my mother who has dementia. I also did memory care with her as well as her rehab rehabilitation and occupational therapy as well as physical therapy. Additionally, I provided home healthcare for my husband for a year and a half due to his diagnosis with cancer prior to...
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Baltimore, MD

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$21/hr
2 years experience
I am a registered behavioral analyst with training in physical speech and occupational therapy. I am currently in school practicing these fields. I grew up caring for physically and mentally disabled individuals before I professionally entered this field.
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4way Bullz Kennel

Baltimore, MD

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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Pet sitting
boarding
pet transportation
dog training
My Name is Kia, I have a business dedicated to all type dogs. We go by 4waybullz, kennel ran by mom and dad and our 3 sons. We are a family oriented business, We are on social media platforms. We compete, judge and host sanctioned dog shows for all breed types. Shows are based of the structure of the dogs, who has the best gate...
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  • 200 therapy dogs are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.10/hr as of January 2026

  • The average star rating for rated therapy dogs is 4.7

FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Baltimore, MD

To find a therapy dog near you in Baltimore, MD, 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 Baltimore, MD is $21.10 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 Baltimore, MD. 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 Baltimore, MD, 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 Baltimore, MD, 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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