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Samantha P.

Experienced Child And Pet Care

San Marcos, CA

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Boarding
pet walking
pet transportation
pet sitting
grooming
As a dog lover I treat them as I would any child. I have 10+ years experience in babysitting and most of the time that came with caring for their beloved pet. I am a Doctorate of Physical Therapy Student and will use my skills to give your dog the highest of care.
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Pets Are Humans Too!!

San Marcos, CA

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$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Boarding
pet sitting
Animals bring me joy!! I have learned that pets provide so much positives to mental health, especially during times of stress. That's why I believe that pet care is more of an opportunity for fun, or even a form of therapy, rather than just a job. I'd describe my personality as loving, fun, and positive! I'm looking for a job...
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Pet Care Provider

San Marcos, CA

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$17/hr
2 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I have cared for my own pets since I was young which developed my passion to care for animals. Over a year ago, I rescued my best friend, a poodle mix, from a shelter and she has sparked a desire to work with animals by providing care services and volunteer services. I have gained one year experience by caring and sitting for...
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Crazy Dog Lady For Hire

San Marcos, CA

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$22/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
I'm a retired nurse and have had cats and dogs on and off for my entire life. A lot of my medical experience has been used to spot issues in and/or treat my pets and my friend's pets. I have an open schedule with very little responsibility that allows me to enjoy the work I take on. I believe that our pets are family and a...
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Patricia's Pet Services

San Marcos, CA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Boarding
pet transportation
pet sitting
I am a caring and passionate dog lover (and animal lover), I have had dogs, birds, cats, bunnies, ducks and fish all my life. I volunteer with several dog rescues including Frosted Faces Foundation, Dogs on Deployment. I do home checks, transport dogs from shelters and foster dogs. I currently do not have any of my own dogs as...
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Companion Care & Care Partnering

San Marcos, CA

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$30/hr
5 years experience
Companionship
errands
meal prep
dementia
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have cared for many family members, friends, and others in the community with debilitating and/or life-limiting illnesses. I enjoy assisting and companioning others in their daily life activities. I am an upbeat, positive person with a great sense of humor, and I enjoy providing care and companionship to others. I am...
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San Marcos, CA

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Recent college grad. I have volunteer experience through the Special Olympics and a Night To Shine. Additionally, I have experience doing respite care. Currently I work as a developmental paraprofessional doing play therapy for kids with autism.
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Compassionate Caring And Reliable

San Marcos, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Dementia
live-in home care
hospice services
I am an intelligent and intuitive individual with experience in a variety client care needs, including: Wound care, transfers Including Hoyer, assistance with physical therapy, incontinence Care, bathing, diet and daily living. Alzheimer's, Dementia and Parkinson's experience as well.
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San Marcos, CA

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$25/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi my name is Erin, some things about me is that I love working with children. I am swim instructor and I've been teaching swim lessons to kids for around 6 years. I also have lots of experience watching kids. I used to be a part time Nanny for around 4 years and would help baby sit and dog sit here and there as well. I've...
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San Marcos, CA

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
I have worked in childcare and education for over 10 years. My credentials are: Bachelor's in Children's Theater, Early Childhood Education Certificate, Child Development Site Supervisor Permit, and 30-Day Substitute Teacher Permit. I have worked as a Nanny, Preschool Teacher, After School Teacher, Special Education...
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San Marcos, CA

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$22/hr
Bathroom cleaning
changing bed linens
kitchen cleaning
carpet cleaning
general room cleaning
+ 1 more
I worked in the corporate world many, many years. I've also raised a child, a sibling of 9 and am also an active church member. I currently work for Uber and am exploring options in other areas, too. I am service natured; no doubt: I am open to light or non housekeeping duties, childcare, dog sitting and errand running....
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San Marcos, CA

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$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
meal prep
Hello, my name is Samantha! I have many years experience babysitting children of all ages from infants to preteens. I am a behavioral technician for young children with autism and also worked as a counselor at a night camp for adults with disabilities. I am currently a Doctorate of Physical Therapy Student at the University of...

Care Member says "Samantha did an absolutely amazing job. Her communication was outstanding and she took the initiative with that from the very start. My son also loved...

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Caring And Experienced Mother And Sunday School Teacher

San Marcos, CA

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$35/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
My husband of 24 years and I live in San Marcos with our two teens who love pets and children. I have a wide variety of experiences including caring for pets, nannying, house cleaning, massage therapy, health coaching, meal prep, teaching, and more. I am a certified Holistic Health Practioner and a published health and wellness...
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San Marcos, CA

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
Hello, my name is Bella. I am currently a student at California State University of San Marcos majoring in Human Development to further my education in Clinical Therapy. I have several years of experience caring for both children and pets creating a safe, fun and engaging environment. I am responsible and passionate about...
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San Marcos, CA

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Hello my name is Samantha! I have many years experience working with individuals with special needs from adults to pediatrics. I was a counselor at an adult night camp where I created and implemented programs to help them excel, as well as, experience babysitting children with all forms of special needs. I am currently a...
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San Marcos, CA

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$30/hr
3 years experience
Hi! I'm a pediatric occupational therapist of 3 years! I love my job and the families I serve wholeheartedly, but I'm also looking for a way to bring in extra income in a less formal setting, but doing what I love, which is playing with kiddos! With a BS in psychology, a Master's in Occupational therapy, and 3 years of...
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San Marcos, CA

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$17/hr
3 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Bringing comfort and joy to animals is my passion. I treat every pet as if they were my own, reinforcing positive behaviors. I strictly adhere to feeding schedules and maintain a clean, secure environment. I'm also vigilant in watching for any signs of distress. In emergencies, I remain calm, follow pre-discussed plans, and...
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Caregiver/Home Health Aide Available Full-Time

San Marcos, CA

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$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Companionship
errands
hospice services
dementia
home modification
+ 1 more
Below are my experience and qualifications: *Assisting Client with activities of daily living: bathing, dressing, hygiene. Extensive experience with Alzheimer and dementia patients. Incontinence care, transfers, Hoyer lift, assist with physical and occupational therapy. *Healthy meal preparation, medication...
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San Marcos, CA

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$24/hr
3 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
Hello! My name is Monique and I'm 24 years old. I grew up here in San Diego county and graduated from SDSU in 2023 with a degree in Kinesiology, minoring in Spanish and I'm currently attending Grossmont College as a Respiratory Therapy student. I have been working with ARCC Center since 2020 as a Respite Worker caring for kids...
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San Marcos, CA

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Dementia
live-in home care
light cleaning
meal prep
Since joining the Health Occupational Service Academy at 15 I've attended nursing school, gotten my CPR certification, HCA, CNA, and worked as a live in nurse for years.
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  • 60 therapy dogs are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $23.20/hr as of January 2026

  • The average star rating for rated therapy dogs is 5.0

FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in San Marcos, CA

To find a therapy dog near you in San Marcos, 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 San Marcos, CA is $23.20 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 San Marcos, 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 San Marcos, 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 San Marcos, 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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