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Alyssa B.

Dog Walker And Sitter

Irvine, CA

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$17/hr
3 years experience
Administration of medicine
daily feeding
pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
I am a full time doctor of Physical Therapy student looking for a way to help others while making money for living expenses. I have experience pet sitting/ house sitting, have taken a regional occupation course in animal care, as well as take care of my own pets and have experience pet sitting for many others. I also have...
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Dog Sitting

Irvine, CA

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$17/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hi! My name is Iryna. I am from Ukraine. I offer service of dog sitting in my apartments. I have an experience with different dogs and ages. I worked 1 year in Pet Store where I had deal with all stuff of pet care and treatment of pets. My favorite sizes are small and middle! I care of pets and play. I love them very much and...
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Irvine, CA

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$17/hr
5 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I had a kennel of 6 dogs, not counting puppies , service and hunting breeds. I love dogs. They have been with me my whole life. Also, we have always had cats in our family, we adore them!
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I'm A Single Mother Of 2 Grown And Flown Kids And Have Had Dogs For 30 Years So Love Kids And Dogs!

Irvine, CA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet walking
I can provide pet/home sitting services and am willing to have your dog in my home as long as they get along well with my sweet 13-year-old Llasa Apso.

Callie S. says "Adrienne watched my pup while I was away and I couldn't have asked for a better pet sitter! Adrienne offered to have a meet and greet prior to the dates...

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Personal Assistant

Irvine, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Administration of medicine
pet transportation
boarding
pet walking
pet sitting
+ 1 more
I have been in business since 1997. I provide personal household services and pet care ranging from meal shopping and planning to home office organization, transportation arrangements and party planning. I provide customized services to meet your daily needs. I have a good business sense which comes from 15 years in the...
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Irvine, CA

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$22/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hi, my name is Sophia, and I've always had a deep love for animals! I grew up having multiple cats at a time and currently have a dog! It's a joy to provide safe and loving care for dogs and cats of all breeds and ages. I'm happy to offer services like dog and cat sitting, dog walking, cat playtime, etc. and I'm always flexible...
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Irvine, CA

5.0(1)
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$26/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
Hi! My name is Kristy and I am 23 years old. I graduated with a BA in Legal Studies and a certification in paraprofessional. I graduated from Orange Coast College with an Associate's in Psychology. I am working as a babysitter and nanny as my evening/weekend job and paralegal as my daytime! I have lots of child care experience...

Care Member says "Ms. D. pleasantly surprised when watching my daughter M. (5ys) and my son E. (7yrs) for the first time. I’ve been a stay at home mom their entire lives,...

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Irvine, CA

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$17/hr
Errands
light cleaning
transportation
meal prep
I am currently a student in PT school so most of my experience is in-clinic working with patients during physical therapy rotations. I have worked with post operative orthopedic care as well as the neurological population such as post stroke patients.
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Pet's Best Friend

Irvine, CA

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$17/hr
8 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
Hello Im Nas a well experienced pet sitter. I've had dogs and cats as my pets and friends all through out my life ans have cared for numerous pets in the past. Im reliable and gentle with all animals and am here to be in service to them and your family. Thank you
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Irvine, CA

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$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
Hello families. I have been an early childhood educator for the past 8 years. I have experience with Montessori, Reggio, and traditional education. I'm also experienced in aba therapy working as a behavior therapist with neurodivergent children. Please let me know if you have any questions.
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Private Nanny

Irvine, CA

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I'm a retired 4K teacher from Wisconsin. I have vast knowledge of what children need to succeed. I'm very passionate about infants and love to provide many services to make it easier on the family. I provide light housecleaning, laundry and provide dog services as well during my day. I'm also able to handle day to day...
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Early Childhood Teacher/aba Therapist

Irvine, CA

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Hello families. I have worked with neurotypical and neurodivergent children for the past 8 years. I have experience with Montessori, Reggio, and the traditional setting. I have worked with special needs children for the past 6 years by providing neuro affirming therapy to support their needs. Please let me know if you have more...
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Attentive Special Needs Caregiver

Irvine, CA

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$20/hr
5 years experience
I have five years of experience working with kiddos with special needs. I worked as an Behavior Technician doing ABA therapy for kids with all kids of special needs. I also spent over two years working as a caregiver for a young man with Autism. I feel that I have the patience, skill & will to connect with kiddos dealing with...
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I'm Here To Care For You!

Irvine, CA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
5 years experience
Companionship
personal care
errands
mobility assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Open availability looking to fill 66 hrs weekly for Ihss , . Im IHSS provider. Self motivated caregiving experience and very good at caring for all your needs . I'm here to assist you . I'm working on cna, aba therapy certification so I'll be able to give extra hands for different needs . I take IHSS recipients.

Jeff F. says "Elvia is a wonderful, pleasant, dependable caregiver. Elvia would do a great job for anyone looking for someone to care for themselves or their loved...

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Cleaning Service In Orange County

Irvine, CA

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$22/hr
4 years experience
Bathroom cleaning
changing bed linens
organization
kitchen cleaning
general room cleaning
Small family owned business offer you professional and high- quality cleaning service in OC. Don't waste your time on cleaning- leave it to the professionals. Just contact me, and I quickly arrange a cleaning service with European quality that exceeds your expectations!
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Irvine, CA

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$19/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hello, I am Jocelyn I am currently a second year student at UCI studying Psychology. I have worked with children for a year, I have worked with infants and consider myself to have a good amount of experience. I have three amazing nephews ages 1 and 2 who I often care for. I consider myself a very patient person which is why I...
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Is It A Bird, Is It A Plane, No It's My Profile

Irvine, CA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
Hello, thanks for taking a look at my bio. I have vast experience working with youth through the center, Aba therapy / school instruction. I have references, which are previous clients and present ones. I come from a big family, 4 sisters and 1 brother, two cats I'm into fitness, golf, cooking, tennis, ice skating, and much...

Care Member says "Reliable and my son had a great time with him.Thanks again."

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Love To Clean!

Irvine, CA

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$22/hr
5 years experience
Bathroom cleaning
kitchen cleaning
cabinet cleaning
general room cleaning
dusting
+ 1 more
Hello! I'm Courtney, and I have a genuine passion for cleaning and organizing. I've been providing cleaning services for friends and family for years and have decided to expand into professional house cleaning. I offer a variety of services including weekly maintenance cleaning, deep cleaning, and move-out cleaning. I take pride...
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Experienced Tutor Available!

Irvine, CA

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$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I believe we are all very smart and just have different ways of taking in information. I like to come up with an individual plan for each one of my students. I am very experienced in Math, English, Spanish, history and science. K-12 I can also help with essays and test prep. I have a childhood development background and teach...
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Experienced Babysitter and Housekeeper Available Full-Time

Irvine, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Bathroom cleaning
vacuuming and/or mopping
cabinet cleaning
kitchen cleaning
general room cleaning
+ 1 more
I am a mother of three girls. I have extensive experience in home management and housekeeping. My most important values are honesty, responsible, loyalty, kindness, and respect. I consider myself a hard-working, dedicated, organized, practical, creative and service oriented person. I effectively manage all facets of home...
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  • 87 therapy dogs are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $23.82/hr as of January 2026

  • The average star rating for rated therapy dogs is 5.0

Recent therapy dog reviews from local parents in Irvine, CA

Therapy Dogs in Irvine, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 32 reviews of the 87 listed therapy dogs

Adrienne D.

Adrienne watched my pup while I was away and I couldn't have asked for a better pet sitter! Adrienne offered to have a meet and greet prior...

- Callie S.

Kristy D.

Ms. D. pleasantly surprised when watching my daughter M. (5ys) and my son E. (7yrs) for the first time. I’ve been a stay at home mom their...

- Care member

Elvia G.

Elvia is a wonderful, pleasant, dependable caregiver. Elvia would do a great job for anyone looking for someone to care for themselves or...

- Jeff F.

FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Irvine, CA

To find a therapy dog near you in Irvine, CA, 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 Irvine, CA is $23.82 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 Irvine, CA. 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 Irvine, CA, 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 Irvine, CA, 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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