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60 therapy dogs are listed in Belchertown, MA
The average rate is $21/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 6 years
Therapy dogs in Belchertown, MA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am available for overnights, daily check-ins, dog walking, and farm sitting! Experience with dogs, cats, small animals, avians/exotics, horses, and livestock. Send me a message for more information on my availability and additional references.
I can provide pet sitting in your home for those days that you need to work late...
Julia can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"Fantastic service, very professional and communicates well. She was able to handle a quite complicated set up without any problems and gave regular updates."
Scott S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey there! I'm Alex, a 20-year-old student attending UMass for Mechanical Engineering. I have been a professional dog watcher for 6 years. I have experience providing medicine (insulin, eye drops, meds in food). I care for dogs big and small, young and old. What's different about me is that I also provide housekeeping services!!...
Alexandria can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet sitting
5.0
"Alexandria was an amazing dog sitter. She took care of our pups sent pictures every day kept the house tidy took the dogs for walks. She was amazing and we would totally book her in the future."
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Mature female experienced with housekeeping and household management.
Offering the following services: house cleaning; laundry; plant care; pet care; errands; grocery shopping; meal preparation; de-cluttering; organizing; bill pay and clerical tasks.
Happy to provide cleaning products with reimbursement.
Vacuum cleaner needs...
Marilyn can also help with: General room cleaning, carpet cleaning, changing bed linens, kitchen cleaning, organization, window washing & more
5.0
"I can't compliment Marilyn enough. She is intelligent, kind, caring, responsible, diligent, proactive, and is very, very detail oriented. I hired Marilyn about a little over a month ago to help me with clean my house and do some laundry. Shortly after I hired her I...
Kim J.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Will take care of your pet(s) like my own. I have cared for dogs, cats, and donkeys. Responsible, dependable, conscientious, timely.
I am a retired UMass Amherst business manager with time to spare and a flexible schedule to meet your needs.
Can pet sit in your home for extended getaways and provide other services such as...
Donna can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
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"Donna is my dog Emmy’s pet sitter. Emmy suffers from separation anxiety and fear of thunder, and Donna is especially considerate of these impediments. I find Donna to be responsible and trustworthy. She truly cares about my pet’s comfort and happiness. I feel at...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Ivette, I am a certificated nurse assistant.
I am offering my services assisting with daily living activities such as personal care, meal prep, light cleaning, companion care, groceries/errands etc.
I also have my Basic life support certification and dementia training.
I am fully vaccinated, non-smoker, very punctual,...
Ivette can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, errands, live-in home care, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Ivette is the kind of employee anyone would be lucky to have. I can highly recommend Ivette. She was always kind, thoughtful and dependable. Ivette cared for my mom for about 4 years. Her duties were many and various. She handled all situations well. I have a...
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
My name is Crystal, I am 36 years old. I have worked as a nanny for 9 years and enjoy playing with and taking care of children. I am kind, fun, and caring. I am a very involved nanny and am comfortable with pets and housekeeping.
I started my professional experience working with children at a Montessori school house for a year,...
Crystal can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Crystal is great. She was very calm and attentive with our 2 year old son and he responded well and was very relaxed with her. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a sitter"
Daniel B.
Whitney H.
Easthampton, MA
$21/hr • 10 yrs exp
Preschool Teacher With Flexible Schedule- Available Weekdays, Weeknights, And Weekends!
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Greetings! I'm Whitney, I'm 29 and live in Northampton. I have been a preschool teacher for 8 years.
I am about to graduate with a Master's in Early childhood education, as well!
***21 per hour but negotiable depending on ages and number of children.
I am searching for summer work as well as late nights/date night care....
Whitney can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Whitney is absolutely fabulous with my two toddlers! My kiddos are very outgoing and energetic and Whitney met them with the same enthusiasm with every activity they did together. The summer flew by & my kids were able to explore the world, grow in different areas...
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5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a mother of an 12-year-old boy who has ADHD and struggles with sensory processing. He is extremely active, so I have a great deal of patience and experience caring for children that need extra attention and help. I have also worked with children diagnosed with Autism and developmental delays. I love helping children learn...
Rebecca can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Becca has been absolutely amazing for our family and our one year old son. There is nothing like the feeling that your child is completely cared for by a kind, gentle, responsible and engaging individual. She has even gone above and beyond by caring for our large,...
Tyler B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Experience with household cleaning and organizing. Thorough one time cleaning, weekly cleaning and upkeep, laundry, and organizing services.
Paige can also help with: Carpet cleaning, attic cleaning, bathroom cleaning, cabinet cleaning, changing bed linens, basement cleaning & more
5.0
"Paige helped me clean my basement-she did a great job and is really fun to work with. Highly recommend!"
Judy M.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello everyone! My name is Maggie and I am currently perusing my degree in Occupational Therapy. I have been a private childcare provider for the last six years, worked at a daycare for two years, and as a paraprofessional for one year. I am CPR and First Aid certified through the Red Cross, am vaccinated against COVID-19, and...
Maggie can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Maggie is an amazing person I am reaching out to her for all my child care needs! She is awesome!"
Samantha M.
5.0
(3)
Hello! I have much more than a pet sitting service... I have a special bond with animals. I have been working with animals for many years at dog daycare centers, homes, and animal shelters. References can be provided upon request. Over the years I have acquired some valuable dog training skills and knowledge about dog and cat...
Sheryl can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, boarding, daily feeding
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"Sheryl is one of the most caring people I know. She is devoted to animal welfare and takes great care of her clients. I have recommended her a number of times."
Jill W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have had four years of experience working as a companion/caregiver for an elderly man with Dementia. Prior to that, I volunteered at a Nursing Center with my dog as a pet therapy team through Pets and People. As a caregiver, I am happy to plan activities, run errands, go out to events, cook, help with cleaning, administer...
Julia can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, personal care
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"Julia L. cared for my Mom in South Deerfield before and was very good.
We are hoping she can fit my Mom into her regular daily schedule, few hours every afternoon between 2:00 PM to 6:00 or close to these hours as she can
Gary"
Gary B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
With over 20 years in home health experience, I am offering Transportation services as a CNA. Reliable transportation to procedures or appointments, assist with getting in and out of the house and support at home after. I will run errands and pick up prescriptions as well.
I will transport one way or round-trip. As needed I can...
Marianne can also help with: Transportation, errands
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Marianne walks with my mom one day a week. She is very reliable and has a great outlook."
Wayne D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
The experience and services with: child care; housekeeping; animal care; laundry; errands; groceries; meal preparation; transportation.
Much of my recent work has been with elders and housekeeping. But I'm happy to help, also with the basics of daily chores and transportation - to aid in facilitating as smooth, healthy and...
Marilyn can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
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"Marilyn helped us keep our home clean and organized. She worked with us multiple times a week for over a year. She is friendly and communicative and we enjoyed having her around. She takes initiative and we would hire her again!"
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Rosa M.
West Springfield, MA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have more than 20 years of experience in senior care. I can help with Transportation Services, medication, bed bath and hospice patients. I also have experience in wound care and prevention.
Rosa can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, errands, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"We were so happy with Rosa's work and expected to have her work for us for, taking care of my Dad, for quite some time, but he contracted COVID and passed quickly. We highly recommend her as a care aide for elderly clients."
Becca G.
4.6
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm dedicated to helping you reclaim your time and enjoy a pristine living space. Offering personalized cleaning services, I ensure every corner of your home shines, from kitchens to bedrooms. Trust me to keep your home clean and inviting!
Here's a glimpse of what I do:
Kitchen: Wipe down cabinets, counters, and chrome. Clean...
5.0
"Rachel has been great and very helpful. She's always on time and easy to communicate with."
Andrea T.
Keosha V.
Springfield, MA
$22/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi! I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person who has approximately 7 years of experience caring for seniors. With me, your love one will receive appropriate care, and I'm willing to do additional other tasks if requested. Personally, I'm an organizer, planner, and multitasker. With all my skills and experience, I'm...
Keosha can also help with: Mobility assistance, light cleaning, live-in home care, companionship, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"Kay has been an amazing caregiver for both of our elderly parents. She does so much more than just take care of their day-to-day needs. She truly engages with each of them, based on what they love, based on who they are, and has established a real caring...
Joan T.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I live in Hatfield and am a young 70 yr old.
I successfully navigated the kids, careers, pets, ex and aging parents stages of life. I am a retired UMass Amherst business manager; college-educated former beauty salon owner; certified end-of-life Doula and activities coordinator extraordinaire.
Available for companionship,...
Donna can also help with: Errands, companionship, hospice services, respite care, meal prep, transportation & more
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"We hired Donna to care for an elderly friend who was hospitalized due to complications from hip surgery. Donna provided live-in care in her home for three weeks and we couldn't have been more impressed and grateful. Donna was kind, caring, responsible, and took the...
Anna M.
5.0
(1)
Experienced babysitter/nanny with a 10 years of care. At age 12, I began providing consistent care for a family of 2/3 children from ages 5 and 2, witnessing their growth until they reached 11, 8, and 2 years old respectively when I stopped due to COVID. I managed household tasks including meal preparation, housekeeping, and...
Ashley can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ashley is so amazing with the kids! They have the best time with her and are always so happy when she comes to the house!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
I'd describe my personality as laidback, polite, and friendly!
I like working with kids because I love seeing all the different personalities kids have as well as being able to watch them grow up.
I'm looking for a job that I look forward to going to! For way too long I have been taking jobs to survive and pay my bills. I am...
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I run a family child care and Julia has been around my daycare children often. She is caring, nurturing and fun. The kids love her! She is responsible and dependable. I would absolutely recommend her for a position working with children. "
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Belchertown, MA
Julia L.
5.0
Fantastic service, very professional and communicates well. She was able to handle a quite complicated set up without any problems and gave regular updates.
- Scott S.
Alexandria G.
5.0
Alexandria was an amazing dog sitter. She took care of our pups sent pictures every day kept the house tidy took the dogs for walks. She was amazing and we would totally book her in the future.
- Care member
Marilyn O.
5.0
I can't compliment Marilyn enough. She is intelligent, kind, caring, responsible, diligent, proactive, and is very, very detail oriented. I hired Marilyn about a little over a month ago to help me with clean my house and do some laundry. Shortly after I hired her I discovered her organizational...
- Kim J.
Donna W.
5.0
Donna is my dog Emmy’s pet sitter. Emmy suffers from separation anxiety and fear of thunder, and Donna is especially considerate of these impediments. I find Donna to be responsible and trustworthy. She truly cares about my pet’s comfort and happiness. I feel at peace
leaving Emmy in her care; she...
- Care member
Ivette M.
5.0
Ivette is the kind of employee anyone would be lucky to have. I can highly recommend Ivette. She was always kind, thoughtful and dependable. Ivette cared for my mom for about 4 years. Her duties were many and various. She handled all situations well. I have a detailed letter of recommendation...
- Care member
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Belchertown, MA
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Belchertown, MA?
To find a therapy dog near you in Belchertown, MA, 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.
How much does it cost to hire a therapy dog and handler near me in Belchertown, MA?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Belchertown, MA is $21.00 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.
What are the benefits of hiring a therapy dog near me in Belchertown, MA?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Belchertown, MA. 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.
What type of training do therapy dogs near me in Belchertown, MA receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Belchertown, MA, 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.
What can a therapy dog near me in Belchertown, MA help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Belchertown, MA, 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.