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Tara S.

South Hadley, MA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
grooming
pet transportation
I provide horse care, I have 3 yrs experience owning my own 2 ponies 2 horses. I have experience with horses with crushing disease and IR , diet , hoof car , therapy boots , feeding , med. admin. I'm following natural horsemanship approach and adore my guys beyond words . I own a small pony party business and would love to work...
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Experienced Critter Sitter Available For A Variety Of Animals; Flexible Schedule

South Hadley, MA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Administration of medicine
boarding
grooming
daily feeding
pet sitting
+ 1 more
One of the primary goals in my life is to improve the lives of animals. Specializing in High School Biology, my career has been mainly teaching grades 4-12. I possess excellent communication skills and knowledge of caring for animals (many critters; from mice to horses). I am very familiar with customer service. I used to...
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Part-time Speech Therapist

South Hadley, MA

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$15/hr
4 years experience
I'm a speech-language pathologist with four years experience working with high school students with disabilities. I've also worked part-time at an outpatient speech center 1:1 with pre-school and elementary age students. I am interested in connecting with families as a private speech-language pathologist for families looking to...
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Part-time Speech Therapist

South Hadley, MA

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$50/hr
4 years experience
I'm a speech-language pathologist with four years experience working with high school students with disabilities. I've also worked part-time at an outpatient speech center 1:1 with pre-school and elementary age students. I am interested in connecting with families as a private speech-language pathologist for families looking to...
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South Hadley, MA

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$30/hr
5 years experience
Errands
home modification
mobility assistance
light cleaning
live-in home care
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Hello, my name is Justin, and I am a dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant with over five years of experience in providing compassionate, high-quality care. I have extensive experience in dementia care, geriatric care, group homes, and agency settings, and I'm passionate about ensuring the well-being and comfort of those I care...
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I Want To Do Service.

South Hadley, MA

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$30/hr
5 years experience
Companionship
dementia
hospice services
Full time business person. Part-time Activities Aide in assisted living facility in memory care and general populations. My daily mantra is to give at least a moment of peace to at least one person every day. I have an active CNA certificate since 2014, but want the time to work one-on-one with people to make them feel seen,...
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Part-time Speech Therapist

South Hadley, MA

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$30/hr
5 years experience
Companionship
I have 5 years experience working in a high school as a speech-language pathologist. I've also worked part-time at a local medical center with adults for a range of communication and swallowing impairments. I have experience working with people who are stroke survivors or have diagnosis of ALS, MS, or Parkinson's. I am...
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Private Speech Therapist & Educator

South Hadley, MA

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$25/hr
6 years experience
I'm a speech-language pathologist with 6 years experience working with high school students as well as privately 1:1 with pre-school and elementary age students for 3 years. I am currently scheduling for the school-year: speech, tutoring, and speech + child care sessions. My private speech rates are not accurately reflected on...
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South Hadley, MA

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$16/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Ja, and I'm a 21-year-old college student. I've been babysitting (officially) and pet sitting since the age of 14. I started working with neighbors and family friends and eventually extended my services beyond my own bubble. I've cared for kids from 6 months-13 years old and feel secure in providing for this age...
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Fun, Easy-Going, Reliable Babysitter Open To All Ages!

Amherst, MA

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
4 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi there I'm Sabrina, I am an experienced babysitter and am open to working with all ages and schedules. I have experience from babies to older kids. I am easy-going, friendly hardworking, caring, patient. I am also pet-friendly and love animals, and am currently training a service dog. I am in school to become a high school...

Care Member says "Sabrina has provided childcare for my 8-yr-old and 10-yr-old. Both my kids are neurodivergent and require someone who can offer them consistency,...

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Pet Care Northampton/Hatfield Area

Hatfield, MA

5.0(1)
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$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet walking
Will take care of your pet(s) like my own. I have cared for dogs, cats, and donkeys. Responsible, dependable, conscientious, timely. I am a retired UMass Amherst business manager with time to spare and a flexible schedule to meet your needs. Can pet sit in your home for extended getaways and provide other services such as...

Care Member says "Donna is my dog Emmy’s pet sitter. Emmy suffers from separation anxiety and fear of thunder, and Donna is especially considerate of these impediments. I...

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Northampton, MA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
My name is Crystal, I am 44 years old. I have worked as a nanny for 15 years and enjoy playing with and taking care of children. I am kind, fun, and caring. I am a very involved nanny and am comfortable with pets and housekeeping. I started my professional experience working with children at a Montessori school house for a...

Care Member says "Crystal has been caring for my kids since 2019 when my son was a baby. She has been babysitting for us since, and is a very important part of our...

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Mary Poppins Is Here.

West Springfield, MA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Good-natured, competent, and well-organized child caregiver. I am a professional Pastry Chef, Culinary Chef, and retail manager trained in Vienna, Austria, and graduated with an associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy. I am a team player, flexible, calm, open-minded, cheerful, patient, tidy and organized. Spending time with...

Care Member says "Both Viviane and her daughter L were very respectful and worked hard to keep my daughter happy and healthy. Viviane was flexible with hours and always...

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Part Time Housekeeper Available

Florence, MA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Attic cleaning
basement cleaning
changing bed linens
bathroom cleaning
cabinet cleaning
+ 1 more
Experience with household cleaning and organizing. Thorough one time cleaning, weekly cleaning and upkeep, laundry, and organizing services.

Judy M. says "Paige helped me clean my basement-she did a great job and is really fun to work with. Highly recommend!"

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Compassionate Childcare Provider With A Focus On Special Needs

Holyoke, MA

5.0(1)
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$19/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! I am delighted to offer my childcare services through Care. With over 8 combined years of childcare and special-education experience, I am committed to providing exceptional care tailored to your kiddo's individual needs. I believe in fostering a safe, nurturing, and consistent environment for children to learn and...

Dennis L. says "Kaitlyn stepped in last minute to help with my 10-month-old son via a last minute request. She arrived on time and demonstrated professionalism and...

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Hi There!

Easthampton, MA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Boarding
pet sitting
pet transportation
pet walking
grooming
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Amelia and I've been training and caring for dogs since I was 11 years old. I started out training service dogs before working with rescues. I now own a dog walking and training business called Pomeroy Pup Pack, which has enriched my dog experience with different sizes, ages, breeds, and temperaments. From your...

Nicole S. says "Amelia has done wonderful work with my puppy! He has learned so much on his midday training walks with her. She is warm, friendly, attentive to my pup's...

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Private Childcare Provider

Springfield, MA

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello everyone! My name is Maggie and I am currently perusing my degree in Occupational Therapy. I have been a private childcare provider for the last six years, worked at a daycare for two years, and as a paraprofessional for one year. I am CPR and First Aid certified through the Red Cross, am vaccinated against COVID-19, and...

Samantha M. says "Maggie is an amazing person I am reaching out to her for all my child care needs! She is awesome!"

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Springfield, MA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
3 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
I'm an outgoing person, I like surrounding myself with people that have a positive energy. I'd describe my personality as kind, fun, trustworthy, energetic, and good with kids! Working with kids makes me happy, they're always unintentionally funny and smart at the same time, conversations with them are always interesting...

Care Member says "Thalia is very patient and considerate. She is punctual and dependable. I highly recommend her."

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West Springfield, MA

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I recently graduated from Endicott College with my BFA in art therapy. I am organized, dependable, outgoing, and creative. I have around 5 years of pet care experience but have grown up around animals my whole life. I can help with Pet Walking and Pet Sitting. I am also on the varsity Equestrian team at Endicott and am familiar...

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  • 60 therapy dogs are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $24.60/hr as of June 2025

Recent therapy dog reviews from local parents in South Hadley, MA

Therapy Dogs in South Hadley, MA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed therapy dogs

Sabrina B.

Sabrina has provided childcare for my 8-yr-old and 10-yr-old. Both my kids are neurodivergent and require someone who can offer them...

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Donna W.

Donna is my dog Emmy’s pet sitter. Emmy suffers from separation anxiety and fear of thunder, and Donna is especially considerate of these...

- Care member

Crystal B.

Crystal has been caring for my kids since 2019 when my son was a baby. She has been babysitting for us since, and is a very important part...

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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in South Hadley, MA

To find a therapy dog near you in South Hadley, MA, 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 South Hadley, MA is $24.60 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 South Hadley, MA. 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 South Hadley, MA, 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 South Hadley, MA, 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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