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Ella M.

Cat Sitter

University Park, PA

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$10/hr
7 years experience
Hi! My name is Ella, I am 20 years old, and am a sophomore studying political science at Penn State University. I will provide animal sitting in your home. I have always had a love for animals and enjoy spending time with them! I have no pet allergies and am happy to answer any questions you may have about me or my services!
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University Park, PA

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$26/hr
7 years experience
Light cleaning
travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi I'm Morgan! But everyone calls me Kay! I'm a Junior at Penn State University getting my bachelor's in Criminology. I've been in paid childcare for nearly 7 years, so I'm great with kids, and I live in an apartment off-campus along with my cat. I'm great with pets, housework, errands, and I have a car if the need for carpool...
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Fun Energetic Sitter

University Park, PA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hi! My name is Ella, I am 20 years old, and I am a sophomore studying political science at Penn State University. I have 5 years of experience baby sitting. I am happy to help with light housekeeping, grocery shopping, and meal prep. I am high energy and love spending time with children! I also have over 3 years experience...

Care Member says "Ella is our neighbor and we have known her for 15+ years. She babysat for our daughter a few times but we also know her to be an extremely responsible...

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Sitter Sydney :)

State College, PA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
Hi! I am a Doctoral Student in Occupational Therapy at Yeshiva University in Rehabilitation. I hope to have a career in Pediatric Occupational Therapy and have 8 years of babysitting/nannying experience. I love working with kids and am available for after school babysitting!

Laurie G. says "Sydney is a wonderful babysitter! She is punctual, kind, and always helpful. My three children (ages 1, 4, and 6) always enjoy spending time with her. She...

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Fun Sitter And Great With Pets!

State College, PA

5.0(1)
from
$14/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
Hi there! My name is Anna and I am a recent graduate from Penn State with a degree in Rehabilitation and Human Services. I have been nannying between semesters for about 3 years, and hope to continue during my current gap year before going to graduate school. I understand that trusting someone with your child/children is not a...

Sarah H. says "Anna cared for our infant twins and was just incredible. Her can-do, go-getter attitude allowed her to smoothly and efficiently provide loving, engaged,...

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State College, PA

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$12/hr
5 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I have 5 years of experience. I can help with Pet Walking and Pet Sitting. I am willing to do overnight stays if that is preferred. My experience includes both young and older pets. I have done some service dog training and can help with basic command training.
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State College, PA

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Pet walking
pet transportation
administration of medicine
dog training
pet sitting
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Miranda! I'm currently enrolled at Penn State as a Forensic Science major. I'm looking for a little more than part time work, about 30-40 hours a week. I have worked with several different dogs including trained working border collies, german shepherds, service dogs, and several other breeds. I have done dog sitting,...
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Enthusiastic And Responsible Pet Services

State College, PA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Pet transportation
pet sitting
pet walking
Life-long animal lover (fanatic really.) I grew up with lots of cats and several dogs. There have been only 2 weeks in the last 30 years that I have not had my own pets. In that time, I've had 5 cats and 2 wonderful dogs (Rhodesian Ridgeback and pitbull mixes, father and daughter), all of whom gave me a wide range of experience....
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State College, PA

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$12/hr
2 years experience
Pet walking
administration of medicine
pet sitting
Hi! I have years of experience working with pets. I have been around pets since before I can remember. I grew up with 2 cats and we now have 2 dogs as well. I rode horses for over 10 years which taught me a lot about the responsibility of caring for animals. I currently have a blind bunny who lives with me at school. I also...
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State College, PA

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$8/hr
2 years experience
Pet sitting
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, kind, and mature I like working with animals because they truly bring joy to peoples' lives and I'm such an animal lover I'm looking for a job that can offer hours during the weekend and occasional week day/night I started working with animals when I got my first pet in kindergarten....
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Smiley Kylie

State College, PA

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$10/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Kylie and I am 21 years old. I'm a current student at Penn State University studying Rehabilitation and Human Services (RHS). I have been babysitting for 7 years and was a nanny for a family from fall of 2017 to summer of 2021 and was a nanny for a new family this past summer. I loved getting to watch these kids...
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Full-Time/Part-Time Care Giver

State College, PA

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$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Brittany and I am a 25-year-old Behavioral therapist. I have a BA in psychology & sociology with a minor in social work and begin my online Masters of Special Education this fall! My day job consists of being a pediatric behavioral therapist at an intensive behavioral health therapy center in State College, PA....
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State College, PA

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$10/hr
Hi! I'm Lily, a junior high school. I have had experience with senior care throughout helping my grandparents and great parents and more recently starting a program at school to interact with senior citizens. We went to elder homes to make crafts and socialize with the members. I also have my own car so I could provide services...
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Hello! My Name Is Brittany …

State College, PA

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$15/hr
8 years experience
Hello, my name is Brittany and I am a 25-year-old Behavioral therapist. I have a BA in psychology & sociology with a minor in social work and begin my online Masters of Special Education this fall! My day job consists of being a pediatric behavioral therapist at an intensive behavioral health therapy center in State College, PA....
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Sarah's Sitting Service

State College, PA

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$17/hr
5 years experience
Hi! My name is Sarah, and I am a senior at Penn State. My major is Human Development Family Studies, and I am going to get my masters in counseling. I love children and have several years of experience babysitting and being a summer camp counselor! I'm looking for babysitting jobs in the Hershey area while I'm home in May!
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Artful Assistance For The Elderly

Bellefonte, PA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Errands
meal prep
companionship
light cleaning
dementia
+ 1 more
Skilled hands & a tender heart await you! I offer experienced, artful, & loving senior care with over 10 years of real-life experience. My goal: providing safe and appropriate environments for seniors in need while connecting with each client on a heart-to-heart level. I specialize in supporting limited mobility & wheelchair...

Dawn K. says "Andrea is an exceptional caregiver to my mother who is 78yo, lives alone and requires assistance. She is very kind, caring and patient. My mother loves her...

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I Am Reliable Caring And Loving Person

Bellefonte, PA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Jamie and I have 18+ years of experience in childcare, animal care, and senior care-giving. I am specialized in ABA therapy for children with disabilities and behavioral issues, lifestyle and leisure (programming) and care giving for seniors with dementia, and was formerly a program specialist for adults with...
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Centre Hall, PA

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hi I am Lauren! I am an energetic, patient, and loving pet sitter who has been providing pet sitting services for over three years now. I provide pet sitting at your own home that consists of walks or enrichment activities, feedings for pets of all sizes, and overnight care if needed. I have experiences with a wide range of pets...
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Centre Hall, PA

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Hi I am Lauren! I am a 25-year-old woman with a background in early education and rehab and human services. I began my education with autism when I was 10 due to my two younger sister being diagnosed and wanting to understand them better. I have attended autism conferences as well as have education through college. Along with...
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Cleaning Service!!

Philipsburg, PA

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$0/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
I'm here to make your house feel like home again! Book with me for your cleaning or organizational needs!

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  • 22 therapy dogs are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.00/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated therapy dogs is 5.0

Recent therapy dog reviews from local parents in University Park, PA

Therapy Dogs in University Park, PA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 22 listed therapy dogs

Ella M.

Ella is our neighbor and we have known her for 15+ years. She babysat for our daughter a few times but we also know her to be an extremely...

- Care member

Sydney O.

Sydney is a wonderful babysitter! She is punctual, kind, and always helpful. My three children (ages 1, 4, and 6) always enjoy spending time...

- Laurie G.

Anna R.

Anna cared for our infant twins and was just incredible. Her can-do, go-getter attitude allowed her to smoothly and efficiently provide...

- Sarah H.

FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in University Park, PA

To find a therapy dog near you in University Park, 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 University Park, PA is $17.00 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 University Park, 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 University Park, 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 University Park, 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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