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Ore R.

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY GRADUATE

Pittsburgh, PA

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$27/hr
2 years experience
Home modification
mobility assistance
personal care
meal prep
Hi, My name is Oré and I am looking for a part-time position while I study for my occupation therapy board exam. I completed my rotation at a skilled nursing facility. Therefore, I know how important it is to work on ADLs and IADL's. I pay immense detail to function, maintenence and quality of life. I also think a little humor...
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Pittsburgh, PA

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hello!! I'm a 22-year-old music therapy intern who loves caring for furry friends as a side job! I have plenty of experiencing caring for cats, dogs, birds, and lizards.
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Pittsburgh, PA

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$15/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
I grew up with dogs and love them. I am comfortable with large dogs, as I grew up with a bullmastiff. I have not had experience in the past with paid pet care, but I am very flexible. I am a doctoral student in physical therapy school looking to make some money with a flexible schedule as I am in my clinical rotations. I'd...
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Pet Sitter

Pittsburgh, PA

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$15/hr
7 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I am a positive and reliable graduate student in my last year of Occupational Therapy school at the University of Pittsburgh that loves all animals! I have grown up with pets (dogs, cats, fish) all my life and have had experience caring for other animals for the past 7 years. With all my skills and experience, I'm able to...
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Dependable And Caring Sitter

Pittsburgh, PA

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$12/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I grew up with two dogs (both rescues, one who had special needs coming from a previously abusive environment). I learned to ride and care for horses at summer camps during my childhood and volunteered at an equine therapy center throughout high school. I currently live with two cats, Pierogi and Parsnip. I am reliable and care...
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Childcare Provider

Pittsburgh, PA

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$18/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Administration of medicine
pet walking
daily feeding
pet sitting
boarding
I am a therapist during the days, and have worked with older children and teens in therapy and in schools. I also have experience as a babysitter for all ages including infants. I love children and babies and am also comfortable with pets!
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Pittsburgh, PA

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$8/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hi! I am an enthusiastic, reliable physical therapy student in the Bloomfield area who is available to work weekday evenings and occasional weekends with house sitting. I, myself, am a dog owner to a VERY active labradoodle, chihuahua, and German Shepherd. This being said, I am very comfortable with dogs of all ages, sizes, and...
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Pet Lover Sue

Pittsburgh, PA

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$8/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Administration of medicine
dog training
pet walking
grooming
pet sitting
I've been doing pet care for five years part time I'm also a hairdresser and a massage therapy. I love people as well as animals all kinds of animals. Lately I enjoy being around animals a lot. And my loving kind considerate person very reliable own transportation and am available almost anytime right now.
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Pittsburgh, PA

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$8/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet walking
Looking for an occasional babysitter, after school nanny, house sitter, pet sitter, tutor, or anything in between? Hi! I'm Cianna, an incoming freshman at Pitt majoring in Psychology pursuing occupational therapy post undergrad with an end goal of working with children who have behavioral and/or learning disabilities. -Oakland...
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Pittsburgh, PA

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hey! I'm Ada, I'm a 20-year-old girl who was born in raised in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. I'm currently a college student at the Community College Of Allegheny for Respiratory Therapy. I am able to start immediately, and am willing to do any light house work, transport your kiddos to and from games play dates anything you need. I...
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Pittsburgh, PA

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hi! My name is Jane and I am 21 years old. I grew up just outside of Baltimore but have been in Pittsburgh for school for a few years now. I am student in Duquesne's combined BS/OTD Occupational Therapy Program. I primarily nanny/babysit, and over the past couple of years, a few of the families I have worked with have asked me...
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I Love Dogs

Pittsburgh, PA

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$12/hr
3 years experience
Boarding
pet walking
pet transportation
pet sitting
Hi! Majority of my professional experience is with toddlers and kids, however I have had dogs my whole life and since 3 years ago we provide the service of boarding at our home for friends and general people through referrals.
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Student Home For Summer

Pittsburgh, PA

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$25/hr
6 years experience
Craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am an experienced educator and caregiver who has been providing services to children for over 6 years. My most recent experience was working at Mathilda Theiss Therapeutic Preschool as a Behavioral Aide. I have an undergraduate degree in Art Therapy and am currently in the process of earning my Masters of Social Work. I am...
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Dog Walking, Pet Feedings, Nail Trimmings, & Brushings. Pets Like Dogs, Cats, Birds & Rabbits.

Pittsburgh, PA

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hello! I'm friendly, respectful & trusting of your beloved pet. Looking for a way to connect to the community through providing services to help a fellow neighbor for the summer.
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Summer Nanny With Experience

Pittsburgh, PA

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$15/hr
8 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have been in child care since I was about 13 years old. I started with babysitting family friends and went on to nanny after school while I was in high school. I am comfortable with all ages, but I am best with younger children, as I have spent most of my time caring for them. I am able to take children to activities or run...
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Part-time Pet Care Available

Pittsburgh, PA

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$10/hr
2 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
In addition to growing up with a dog that I took care of, I've also looked after neighbors' cats and dogs and am reliable and responsible. Detail-oriented, my service is thorough and customer-centric.
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Experienced Dog Trainer For In Home Visits And Training Sessions.

Pittsburgh, PA

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$20/hr
5 years experience
I am a service dog and reactive dog trainer looking to share my specialized experience in my area. I do in home visits, training, and training walks. I have two dogs of my own who are tilted in multiple sports and obedience outlets. I can give medication and trim nails.
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Pittsburgh, PA

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
Hi! I am a current Doctoral candidate in Physical Therapy at the University of Pittsburgh. I am looking to make money with a flexible schedule to help with the continually growing cost of my education as I near graduation this upcoming December. I work 40 hrs/week clinically, so I my scheduling is more so looking for someone...
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Experienced Special Needs Caregiver

Pittsburgh, PA

4.5(1)
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$10/hr
2 years experience
Hello! I'm extremely passionate about special needs, my 4 year daughter was diagnosed with Autism in 2015, so I have a little knowledge of speech therapy, occupational therapy, and learning to deal with sensory issues. I used to work for a company as an independent contractor. I went to homes and served as a companion for young...

Kay L. says "Amanda is the mother of a special needs child. She is very patient and very capable of caring and working with special needs."

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Animal Lover Looking For Occasional General Pet Care Needs.

Pittsburgh, PA

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$10/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
grooming
pet transportation
pet walking
I've had animals constantly in my home for the last 22 years. Previously I was a cat-care volunteer at a local shelter. Additionally, I've taken a course in animal behavior and service dog training. I'm looking to gain more experience in animal care and potential dog training.

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  • 240 therapy dogs are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.82/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated therapy dogs is 4.7

FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Pittsburgh, PA

To find a therapy dog near you in Pittsburgh, PA, 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 Pittsburgh, PA is $18.82 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 Pittsburgh, PA. 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 Pittsburgh, PA, 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 Pittsburgh, PA, 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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