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Natalia A.

Southport, CT

from
$17/hr
Grooming
pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
I'm passionate about dogs and offer a range of services to keep them looking and feeling their best. My grooming services include baths, drying, trims, and blowouts for both double and short coats. I also provide brushing to keep their fur healthy and shiny. Additionally, I offer dog sitting and overnight care, ensuring your...
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Opal B.

Responsible And Professional Pet & House Sitter

Southport, CT

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
daily feeding
boarding
administration of medicine
I have provided pet and house sitting services for a wonderful Lake Norman family and would love anopportunity to do so for you. I walk, play with, feed & water their pets, and make sure they are let out to avoid accidents inside the home. I am very neat, and keep their home clean and just as they left it. I usually provide a...

Elena M. says "Ms. Opal has babysat for our 1-year-old son twice so far. All I can say is that she is amazing! He took to her immediately. She is attentive, asks great...

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Opal B.

Southport, CT

from
$17/hr
10 years experience
I'm a loving child care professional with over 25 years of professional experience. I have worked in daycare, family child care homes, as well as an in-home nanny for so many great families. I have provided care for those with limited mobility, learning & communication disabilities/delay, sight impairment, and behavior...
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Natalia A.

Southport, CT

from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Organization
kitchen cleaning
general room cleaning
changing bed linens
carpet cleaning
+ 1 more
I am a reliable and hardworking housekeeper with a passion for creating clean, organized, and welcoming spaces. With more than 10 years of experience in residential cleaning, I pride myself on my attention to detail and ability to efficiently manage all housekeeping tasks, from dusting and vacuuming to deep cleaning and laundry....
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Olga M.

Only Child Care, Tutoring And Organizing Services

Bridgeport, CT

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
6 years experience
Pet walking
I currently don't offer pet care, -- only CHILDCARE.

Elise C. says "Olga has watched my dog, Louie in her home on many occasions, ranging from one overnight to 3.5 weeks. Our dog, Louie is a precious member of our family...

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Samantha S.

From Nanny To Cognitive And Sensory Motor Specialist

Bridgeport, CT

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi, I'm Sam! Im 30yo, background in Nursing, ChildCare, Art Education, Neurodevelopment & more. My personal interests include being an artist/baker/maker! I worked as a Nanny for 4 years & loved every moment. The last family I nannied for FT, I worked w/ an epileptic, autistic nonverbal 5yo. Becoming a part of her life made me...

Care Member says "Sam was an absolutely wonderful nanny and we were so lucky to have her! She arrived every day with fun activities planned and was very attentive to the...

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Shelly P.

Nanny/Babysitter

Trumbull, CT

3.7(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
I am an experienced mom, both of my daughters are grown and out of college. I have a lot of experience working with children of all ages. I have an associate's degree in Physical Therapy and have worked with people of all ages. While my girls were growing up, I was an active leader in the Girl Scouts and a counselor at a camp. I...

Jenna R. says "After a recent interview with Shelley, I can assure you that she is punctual, professional and cares deeply about children. We decided to use a center for...

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Kristina U.

Senior Care Provider

Trumbull, CT

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Visiting physician
visiting nurse
personal care
live-in home care
dementia
Hello, My name is Kristina. I am 36 years old and a mother of three. I have experience caring for seniors. I can provide assistance with bathing, grooming, toileting, and dressing. I am able to assist with errands, doctor's appointments, prepare meals and light housekeeping and provide companion care. I have experience caring...

Alison G. says "A wonderful individual . She makes my mom feel comfortable, she is pleasant , a good caregiver and very dependable. It's nice to see my mom have fun...

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Anna M.

Trumbull, CT

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
Hi there! My names Anna and i'm looking for a family to provide my services. Im 23, and have a very positive attitude. I'm also very active so I don't mind taking the kids to the park, etc. If any help with homework is needed id be happy to provide! A little bit about my experience: I provided nanny services every day after...

Hannah S. says "Anna is a great woman that is very dedicated and motivated. She is great with children, plus she can drive!"

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Paulette W.

With Over 10 Years Experience

Bridgeport, CT

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
Organization
kitchen cleaning
general room cleaning
changing bed linens
carpet cleaning
+ 1 more
I'm A Highly Organized Individual Who Takes Great Pride In Thorough Cleaning, My Concept Is Shine & Sparkle. Please Give My Services A Try, You'll Be Glad And Satisfied That You Did. Over 10 years experience with no unhappy clients. I'm extremely thorough and very meticulous l, paying close attention to detail.

Wendy M. says "Paulette was amazing. She came prepared and on time. She charged a very fair price and made our house look terrific. She was pleasant and super easy to...

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Julia V.

Reliable Cleaner Services Available

Bridgeport, CT

4.7(1)
from
$40/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
General room cleaning
changing bed linens
carpet cleaning
cabinet cleaning
bathroom cleaning
+ 1 more
I provide the best home cleaning services professional with my team (houses, apartment, condos, etc.) I have many years of experience as a house cleaner, with different families in CT. I am reliable, honest, prompt, and trustworthy person. The families are very happy with my services. I charge a flat rate depend of the size of...

William C. says "Julia substituted as a nanny for a week and was very dependable and courteous. She kept our 11 month old on a consistent nap and meal schedule. She is...

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Julia V.

COMPASSIONATE , PATIENT CAREGIVER AVAILABLE

Bridgeport, CT

4.0(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience
I did volunteer services at the Kennedy Center in Trumbull (special needs school). I work with people who have autism. We meet with parents whose children have autism, Asperger's, etc. I am a passionate, caring, reliable person. I have been working as a nanny for many years, and I want to spend my time with special kids, too. I...

Adriene R. says "I wanted to let perspective families know that Julia was the first to respond to my add, and was fast and expediant in her communications. I cannot...

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Julia S.

Enthusiastic Sitter

Bridgeport, CT

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I have 10 years of experience. I started as a mothers helper and moved up to reoccurring babysitting. I also worked as an after school aide for third and 4th graders for a year in high school. Moving on to college I started working at a daycare. I worked at this daycare for 2. 5 years and mostly worked with ages 1-2-year-olds. I...

Mary B. says "Julia watched our 20 month old son when we were in town for a wedding. She was on time and professional. She sent updates and got him to fall asleep at...

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Flor M.

NANNY-HOUSEKEEPER-SENIOR CAREGIVER

Bridgeport, CT

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Personal care
errands
companionship
I have over 20 years of experience as a nanny and am a proud graduate of the Professional Nanny Training Program through Cornell University's ILR Worker Institute. In addition to childcare, I also offer housekeeping services and have more than 5 years of experience providing compassionate senior care. Throughout my career, I've...

Care Member says "Flor has worked for us part time for 2 years, and she has been wonderful. My kids both love her, and she’s so kind and caring with them. Flor is very...

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Johana R.

Part-time Care Giver/ Available Weekends

Stratford, CT

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
Friendly and outgoing nanny who loves being around children and animals, and helping them with their daily needs. I'm a college graduate with a bachelors degree in psychology and biology. I have over 5 years of experience in child care and ABA therapy. looking for a full time position

Heather A. says "Johana was wonderful with our kids and they haven't not stopped talking about her since she left. She was professional, kind, and patient and I would...

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Flor M.

Nanny

Bridgeport, CT

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
I have over 20 years of experience as a nanny and am a proud graduate of the Professional Nanny Training Program through Cornell University's ILR Worker Institute. In addition to childcare, I also offer housekeeping services and have more than 5 years of experience providing compassionate senior care. Throughout my career, I've...

Julia Q. says "She is very professional, energetic, great with kids and reliable."

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Gloria H.

Gloria | Student/Nanny

Bridgeport, CT

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
Hello families! I'm Gloria , a 22-year-old college student with a deep passion for working with children. With a rich background in childcare, I bring a total of 2 years of babysitting experience, 1 year of dedicated service in summer camps, and 2 years of after-school tutoring and mentoring at an elementary school. Over the...
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Kathleen B.

Experienced Nurturing Mom With Outgoing Personality

Norwalk, CT

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
I'm an active, nurturing single Mom of a 20yrs daughter in college. Caring for newborns to teenagers and overnight care as well over the past 10 years. I have worked for private families and a temporary nanny service. I'm open to overnight, full and part time care. Many years of experience with newborns. My 25 plus years of...

Seth G. says "Kathleen has been instrumental in helping my child acclimate to the suburbs. She treats him as if he were her own and she has a special bond with him....

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Ana G.

Nanny And House Cleaning

Norwalk, CT

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience
Organization
kitchen cleaning
general room cleaning
changing bed linens
bathroom cleaning
About OBJETIVES My objectives are to be responsible for the care of your family and home as efficiently as possible, communicate effectively, and meet any need the family might have. Nanny/Housekeeper with great creativity and patience. Some credits in Early Childhood Education. SKILLS Quick learned and able to precisely...
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Emi T.

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Aide Available Full-Time, Available For Companionship

Westport, CT

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
hospice services
home modification
errands
dementia
+ 1 more
I have great respect and have always enjoyed. I am a mature Japanese woman, formal pro racket sports athlete, medical school, pharmacist, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Aide in US, I am an excellent listener, kind, patient and provide compassionate care. I have worked over 10 years with a range of clients including those who...

Emmalisa L. says "Emi is highly skilled, experienced healthcare professional. She is also kind, patient, generous and intuitive. Most of all she is motivating and joyful...

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  • 60 therapy dogs are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.75/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated therapy dogs is 5.0

Recent therapy dog reviews from local parents in Southport, CT

Therapy Dogs in Southport, CT are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews of the 60 listed therapy dogs

Opal B.

Ms. Opal has babysat for our 1-year-old son twice so far. All I can say is that she is amazing! He took to her immediately. She is...

- Elena M.

Olga M.

Olga has watched my dog, Louie in her home on many occasions, ranging from one overnight to 3.5 weeks. Our dog, Louie is a precious member...

- Elise C.

Samantha S.

Sam was an absolutely wonderful nanny and we were so lucky to have her! She arrived every day with fun activities planned and was very...

- Care member

FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Southport, CT

To find a therapy dog near you in Southport, CT, 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 Southport, CT is $17.75 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 Southport, CT. 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 Southport, CT, 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 Southport, CT, 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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