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Makenzie C.

Dog Lover Always Looking To Take Care Of Pets And Walk Dogs. Available For Overnight Care Also.

Newark, DE

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$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet walking
Everything on my account says pet care and I can't figure out how to change it. But my name is Makenzie and I have had a lot of experience with kids over the past 7-8 years. I have always babysat for family and friends and am comfortable with kids of all ages. I worked at a daycare for 3 years with the responsibility of taking...
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Newark, DE

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$10/hr
6 years experience
Travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
Education: Masters degree in Applied Behavior Analysis; Bachelor degree in Interdisciplinary Psychology/sociology Experience: 6 years working with individuals of the neurodivergent population (mainly autism); currently work full time providing ABA therapy in early intervention center to toddlers with autism. I also have a...
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Newark, DE

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$17/hr
Meal prep
transportation
errands
light cleaning
Hi, I'm Riley, and I'm excited to offer my caregiving services to families looking for a caring and responsible sitter for their loved ones. I'm one year away from completing my Occupational Therapy Assistant degree and have hands-on experience working with individuals of all ages. I'm CPR certified and have six months of...
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Newark, DE

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hi, I'm Riley and I'm excited to offer my babysitting services to families looking for a caring and responsible sitter. I'm currently one year away from completing my Occupational Therapy Assistant degree, and I bring a lot of hands-on experience to the table. I'm CPR certified and have worked with children of all ages, from...
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Very Professional Home Health Aide Senior Caregiver

Newark, DE

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$20/hr
6 years experience
Respite care
light cleaning
personal care
meal prep
errands
+ 1 more
I have 6 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and supports patients by providing housekeeping and laundry services, shopping for food and other household requirements, preparing and serving meals and snacks, and running errands. Assists patients by providing personal services, such as, bathing, dressing,...
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Ivy: Elementary Math, Pre-Algebra, & Algebra Tutor

Newark, DE

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$19/hr
3 years experience
Hi! My name is Ivy and I am entering my senior year of undergraduate at the University of Delaware. I am an energetic and dedicated individual who has a passion of improving the wellbeing and motivation of children academically and physically. I am a pre- Pediatric Occupational Therapy student excited to virtually tutor 2nd-6th...
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Pet Care

Newark, DE

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$8/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet transportation
boarding
pet sitting
Offer pet services as well! Tailored to what you need, flexible and extremely comfortable with pets!
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Tutor/Job Coach

Newark, DE

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$40/hr
10 years experience
I am a certified teacher with a master's degree in Special Education and Autism, and I am also certified to teach English and History. I have 10+ years of experience teaching and tutoring elementary, middle and high school students. I am also a certified national job coach servicing adults with disabilities. I love what I do,...
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Newark, DE

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Pet walking
boarding
pet sitting
Hello! My name is Ellie and I am thrilled to offer my services as a pet sitter. I have a natural affinity for dogs and truly enjoy spending time with them. Their playful energy and unique personalities bring me so much joy! I am flexible with hours, making it easy to accommodate your schedule. Whether you need someone for a few...
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Jillian S.'s Photo

Newark, DE

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$30/hr
Organization
changing bed linens
kitchen cleaning
general room cleaning
bathroom cleaning
+ 1 more
I don't typically clean professionally, but I've been cleaning my in-laws' house for years now and figured I would offer my services to others!
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Cleaning

Newark, DE

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$20/hr
6 years experience
Kitchen cleaning
organization
bathroom cleaning
general room cleaning
Cleaning services offered $20-$25 Hello guys my name is Amanda and I'm looking for random cleaning jobs around the area.
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Katherine M.'s Photo

Newark, DE

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
I am a 24-year-old child care professional with 5+ years of experience with ages 0-12. I graduated from University of Delaware in 2022 with a Human Services major and Disabilities Studies and Medical Social Services minors. I have experience with home based and center based care, including serving as a lead Infant/Toddler...

Kitty B. says "Kate has been a blessing to our family. She is reliable, mature and flexible. She is very sweet but can be strong and authoritative when needed to be. We...

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Delilah J.'s Photo

Newark, DE

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$17/hr
Kitchen cleaning
window washing
organization
bathroom cleaning
general room cleaning
I am a college student who is looking to offer additional services in housekeeping. My career goals are in mental health, and I would like to help generate positive changes in the health of others by decreasing stress. Housekeeping help is great way to make that happen!
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House Keeping

Newark, DE

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Organization
changing bed linens
kitchen cleaning
general room cleaning
bathroom cleaning
+ 1 more
With a strong focus on quality and attention to detail, I deliver top-quality cleaning, sanitation, laundry, and organization services, leveraging my extensive experience of over 12 years in the cleaning industry to provide unparalleled results.
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Newark, DE

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$14/hr
2 years experience
Travel
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi there! My name is Caitlin and I am currently employed full time (M-F 8:30-5:30) as a Supervisor at a medical equipment company. I am here to offer child care, household care and pet care services. I absolutely love children of all ages and animals of all types! I worked as an Assistant Teacher for a childcare learning...
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I Love Animals!

Newark, DE

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$8/hr
Pet walking
pet transportation
boarding
pet sitting
I am a animal lover! You can trust me with the care of your pet. I'm available for multiple services as stated on my page. Don't hesitate to reach out about your pet care!
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Keisha R

Newark, DE

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$35/hr
10 years experience
Personal care
hospice services
meal prep
light cleaning
dementia
+ 1 more
I have 14years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Personal Care. I'm very reliable patient I'm very good with the elderly I love working with them it's a pleasure to see a smile on their faces when you talk with them listen to their life stories.
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Caitlin A.'s Photo

Newark, DE

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$20/hr
Pet transportation
pet sitting
pet walking
Hi there! My name is Caitlin and I am currently employed full time (M-F 8:30-5:30) as a Supervisor at a medical equipment company. I am here to offer child care, household care and pet care services. I absolutely love children of all ages and animals of all types! I worked as an Assistant Teacher for a childcare learning...
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Newark, DE

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$15/hr
6 years experience
I have 6 years of experience working with neuro diverse individuals from age 2-26, primarily autism within the scope of my full time job of providing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). I also have experience working with individuals with ADD/ADHD, ODD, fragile X syndrome, Down's syndrome, developmental delays, sensory deficits,...
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Gerard M.'s Photo

Newark, DE

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet walking
I have over 10 years experience. I can help with Pet Walking and Pet Sitting. I have cared for a variety of pets. I was in the financial services industry for over 30 years. Married with two grown children. I treat all pets with tender loving care and I am dependable and trustworthy.

Julie B. says "Gerry took wonderful care of our kittens while we were away. Thanks so much!"

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  • 60 therapy dogs are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.00/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated therapy dogs is 4.5

FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Newark, DE

To find a therapy dog near you in Newark, DE, 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 Newark, DE is $20.00 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.

There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Newark, DE. 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 Newark, DE, 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 Newark, DE, 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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