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Ashley O.

Buffalo, NY

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$16/hr
2 years experience
Dog training
pet sitting
Hi! I grew up on a small farm south of Buffalo. I love all animals and have 21 years experience being around dogs, cats, horses, cows, goats, chickens, bunnies etc. I trained a therapy dog and took her to a local nursing home every Monday before I moved to buffalo for college. I have also had experience training a 3y/o green...
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Part Time Caregiver, Full Time Student

Buffalo, NY

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$16/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
pet transportation
I provide caregiving/nanny services to kids or young adults (any ages) with or without disabilities. I'm currently in school for Occupational Therapy Assistant at ECC and CPR certified (adults and kids). I've been babysitting and around kids all my life, and have the love to help children and their families if needed. Pet Sitter
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Buffalo, NY

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$16/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
administration of medicine
pet walking
Hello, I am a college student at University at Buffalo, majoring in occupational therapy. I am currently looking for a job to help with college expenses. I have a golden retriever and yorkiepoo back home who I cared for daily. I am comfortable working with pets of all sizes and species. I am a respectful, caring and safe pet...
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Buffalo, NY

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
Hi! I am new to Buffalo and recently moved here from South Carolina. I moved here for OT school so that I can expand my skills to help people with a wide range of behavioral and medical conditions. I worked as an ABA therapist for nearly 5 years with children diagnosed with ASD. I also grew up in an art studio, where I often ran...

Lindsay N. says "Hannah is absolutely amazing with our kids! She brought bins of games/toys/activities that really engaged the kids. Learned what they liked to do and...

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Nice To Meet You!

Buffalo, NY

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$20/hr
Light cleaning
dementia
meal prep
My name is Jade, I am an incoming graduate student at Binghamton University M. S. Speech Language Pathology program. I am in search of a kind family to join for community habilitation/respite services. I am interested in working alongside my studies to continue learning about individuals who receive speech therapy services....
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Dog Trainer And Sitter

Buffalo, NY

4.5(0)
from
$16/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Boarding
administration of medicine
dog training
Dog trainer, walker, and sitter for eight years, now providing drop-in services in the Rochester, MM area. To include walking, feedings, and general care. I Will accept all clients of breed types and ages that are well-tempered.
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Over 10 Years Experience With Senior Care

Buffalo, NY

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$28/hr
10 years experience
Errands
personal care
meal prep
respite care
dementia
+ 1 more
Hi! I am a fun-loving (yet responsible!), caring, compassionate Occupational Therapy Assistant. I have over 19 years of experience, more than 10 of which were spent in Skilled Nursing/Assisted Living/Memory Care. I have also worked with individuals of all ages in psychiatric facilities as well as with elementary school aged...
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Amherst Cleaner! Willing To Travel Up To 15 Miles

Buffalo, NY

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Carpet cleaning
kitchen cleaning
general room cleaning
organization
bathroom cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Elise and I live in the williamsville/East Amherst area. I have worked as a nanny and caregiver to elderly folks where I cared for people and helped clean their houses. I have my own car and I'm willing to travel. My services include vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, cleaning countertops, cleaning...
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Buffalo, NY

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$15/hr
6 years experience
Pet sitting
Six years experience with pet walking, boarding, and sitting + one year experience in dog grooming. I'm a life long animal lover (big and small) and a dog dad myself. New to this site but have provided hundreds of services over the years, including walks, pet sittings, and boardings at personal residence and maintained a 4. 93/5...
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Pet Service Provider

Buffalo, NY

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$16/hr
Pet sitting
pet transportation
boarding
pet walking
I'm a dog mom of 3 and have always had dogs in my life since I was a little girl. I will come to your home to feed, love and take care of their basic needs.
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Buffalo, NY

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$30/hr
6 years experience
ABOUT ME I have six years of experience working in the field of occupational therapy providing rehabilitation to subacute & long-term care patients. As well as some experience working as a school-based therapist treating children ages 6 to 14. Prior to working in healthcare, I owned and operated a property management company for...
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Buffalo, NY

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$30/hr
6 years experience
Errands
respite care
meal prep
transportation
dementia
+ 1 more
I have six years of experience working in the field of occupational therapy providing rehabilitation to subacute & long-term care patients. As well as some experience working as a school-based therapist treating children ages 6 to 14. I am excited to explore new career opportunities outside of the traditional role of...
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Pet Care

Buffalo, NY

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$16/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Providing pet care services. I have current references available and have experience with both dogs and cats. I am willing to work with other animals as well with instructions. Don't hesitate to message!
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LPN Graduate With Eight Years Experience Looking For A Part-time Position

Buffalo, NY

4.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Dementia
hospice services
home modification
light cleaning
companionship
+ 1 more
College: Trocaire College Buffalo, NY Erie Community College Buffalo, NY Human Services, 2016 First Aid & CPR/AED certificate Volunteer Experience: AutumnView HealthCare Facility Garden Gate HealthCare Facility Erie County Medical Center Brothers Of Mercy Long Term Care Hello I am a Nursing graduate, looking...

Lindley B. says "Felicia responded to a job posting for a care provider for my mother. My mother had physical limitations. My mother used a roller for balance issues, and...

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Buffalo, NY

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$25/hr
8 years experience
Errands
respite care
meal prep
transportation
dementia
+ 1 more
I am a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant. I have been working with seniors for 7 years in a day center setting where I provide occupational therapy, fun individual and group activities and exercises as well as companionship and hands on care. I am passionate about caring for the senior community and assisting them with...
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Pet Lover

Buffalo, NY

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$16/hr
1 year experience
Pet walking
pet transportation
pet sitting
grooming
I am an avid pet lover offering services including but not limited to sitting, walking, feeding, providing meds, cleanup, and more. I have experience with dogs and cats primarily but am open to caring for whatever pets you have.
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Older, Experienced, Reliable Babysitter Available For Weeknights And Weekends

Buffalo, NY

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have been working with developmentally disabled children and adults for over 20 years. I am a certified occupational therapy assistant who has 18 years experience working in group homes and 3 years experience working in an elementary school with special education and general education students. I'm looking for a change of pace...

Sarah D. says "Katrina is wonderful! She has watched my toddler multiple times and does an excellent job. She is very reliable and punctual."

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Respiratory Threapy Student (former CNA And Home Healthcare Worker)

Buffalo, NY

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$18/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
I am currently a Respiratory Therapy Student, I am CPR and First Aide certified, with high grades in college. Looking for part time work.
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Pet Care Services

Buffalo, NY

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$16/hr
10 years experience
Daily feeding
grooming
pet walking
boarding
pet sitting
I will only take care of dogs and cats, because that is what I am familiar with. I will be willing to sleep over at houses if owners want to go out of town. I have had cats and dogs all my life. I know how to handle and care for them well. I am just a student looking for extra income to pay rent. A very responsible, active, and...
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Buffalo, NY

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$18/hr
Personal care
dementia
respite care
Hi, My name is Jennifer. I am 45 years old and reside in Buffalo. Most of my experience is with children, but I do volunteer at Seneca Health Care facility & Greenfield's Terrace with my dog Quincy, a 10-year-old therapy dog. I love engaging with the residents and find it rewarding and peaceful. Basic Life Support CPR Recert...
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  • 191 therapy dogs are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.47/hr as of December 2025

  • The average star rating for rated therapy dogs is 4.6

Recent therapy dog reviews from local parents in Buffalo, NY

Therapy Dogs in Buffalo, NY are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 30 reviews of the 191 listed therapy dogs

Hannah D.

Hannah is absolutely amazing with our kids! She brought bins of games/toys/activities that really engaged the kids. Learned what they liked...

- Lindsay N.

Felicia M.

Felicia responded to a job posting for a care provider for my mother. My mother had physical limitations. My mother used a roller for...

- Lindley B.

Katrina R.

Katrina is wonderful! She has watched my toddler multiple times and does an excellent job. She is very reliable and punctual.

- Sarah D.

FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Buffalo, NY

To find a therapy dog near you in Buffalo, NY, 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 Buffalo, NY is $20.47 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 Buffalo, NY. 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 Buffalo, NY, 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 Buffalo, NY, 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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