Find Trusted Therapy Dogs Near Me in West Yarmouth, MA
Explore background-checked therapy dogs in West Yarmouth, MA and find loving care for your furry friend.
Find therapy dogs in West Yarmouth, MA that you’ll love
60 therapy dogs are listed in West Yarmouth, MA
The average rate is $26/hr as of June 2024
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 9 years
Therapy dogs in West Yarmouth, MA
Kelly S.
Harwich Port, MA
$20-27/hr • 8 yrs exp
With a lifelong passion for animals and over 15 years of experience in pet care, I understand the importance of ensuring your pets feel loved and comfortable in your absence. Whether it's daily walks, cuddle sessions, or playtime, I tailor my services to meet the unique needs and personalities of each pet. Born and raised with...
Kelly can also help with: Dog training, pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have up to four years in the live in care service. With over 10 years as a home health care assistant; where I help patients in their day to living.
Skills:
CNA
I have a profound fondness for animals and derive great joy from caring for them, I am animal lover
Gina can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Ariel F.
Hyannis, MA
$18-50/hr • 20 yrs exp
Type-A In The Best Way! I Am A Loving, Responsible, And Pet-centric Care-giver.
I have always had pets in my immediate family home, and have cared for others' pets as a volunteer and paid service.
I love taking on DIY projects in my home, hanging at the beach, exploring thrift stores and trying good food & wine.
I am reliable, responsive and caring.
I love to chit-chat! I know it's likely not part of...
Ariel can also help with: Daily feeding, pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
(8)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I've been a health care aide and patient care coordinator for the elderly and special needs clients for 10-plus years. My services include companionship, healthy meal prep, medication supervision, personal care, food shopping and errands, light housekeeping, medical appointments, assistance with physical therapy and...
Julie can also help with: Hospice services, respite care, personal care, home modification, dementia
5.0
"I highly recommend Julie. She was an incredible care giver for my mother who recently passed away because of her long term illness. Julie is a caring, positive and trustworthy caregiver. One of my favorite things about Julie is her optimism. She always came...
Denise P.
Loren M.
Sandwich, MA
$45-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Private Geriatric Physical Therapist/ Caregiver/ Patient Advocate
5.0
(1)
Do you or your loved one need assist navigating through a chronic illness? Does your loved one have medical appts that you are unable to attend or get them to? Are you contemplating assist in the home versus assisted living but unaware where to start the search? I have 18 years of experience as a licensed physical therapist with...
Loren can also help with: Home modification, respite care, personal care, dementia, visiting nurse
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"Loren is a caring, focused, knowledgeable in her practice working with my Parkinson's disease husband assisting in safety Therapeutic exercise, and resources. Yes she is my daughter, but I can still vouch for her dedication and follow through. You will be able to...
Maureen M.
5.0
(1)
In addition to elder care services, cooking, shopping, errands and home management, I offer house keeping and cleaning services. These include bathroom, kitchen general room cleaning, bed changing, oven cleaning, refrigerator cleaning, cabinet cleaning, dishes, inside window washing, surface polishing, wall washing laundry and...
Julie can also help with: General room cleaning, bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens, cabinet cleaning, carpet cleaning, kitchen cleaning & more
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! I truly love all animals! I provide dog/cat sitting in your own home and daily dog walking service. I am reliable, responsible, trustworthy, and punctual. I'm an experienced pet-sitter/dog-walker with great references and 10+ years of experience.
dog walking
I LOVE WALKING DOGS. I can take your dog(s) for a 30-60...
Celia can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet transportation
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My names Julia, and I love being around animals. I have two dogs and a cat at home that I absolutely adore. I've pet sit for a bigger dog before when a family was away and had no issues. I love pets of all breeds and sizes so that won't be a problem. Please let me know if you're interested in my services!
Julia can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Julia is great ! She is dependable, punctual, and professional. I would recommend her.
Keltie loves her !"
Debrah L.
Jonathan W.
Sandwich, MA
$35-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
The CARER Who Specializes In Care For MEN. Also Provide TRAVEL VACATION SERVICES
5.0
(7)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Middle age male with more than 20 years of recent experience working with a wide range of diagnosis offering his services so that family members or loved ones may have a respite from the daily grind of caregiving.. Though I'm one of the few males in this line of work, I do come highly recommended and enjoy working with the...
5.0
"Compassionate, experienced, reliable, strong, sensitive, intelligent, relatable and down to earth. Rare to get all of that in one person in the field of care givers.
I work in skilled nursing as a physical therapist, so I interact with lots of caregivers like...
Mark B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Kim and I'm a mom of 5 older children and live in the village of Cotuit . Elder care has become a passion for me . I never feel like I'm going to a "job" because I love being with with my clients. I'm up beat, love the outdoors, gardening, puzzles, scrabble and cards.
I took care of my parents and was alone doing so...
Kimberly can also help with: Hospice services, companionship, errands, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Kimberly was an excellent caregiver for my mother. I would highly recommend her. She was not only a wonderful caregiver but a lovely companion for my mother. "
Care member
5.0
(38)
Hired by 50 families in your neighborhood
I have babysat for most of my life. I went to college for 4 years, and have a degree in a Child and Family Services. During summers in the college years, I was a camp counselor. When I graduated from college, I worked at a residential home in Arlington, MA. I worked there for 6 years. My job was to be a residential counselor for...
Caitlin can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Caitlin was wonderful and our son enjoyed his time with her! We hope to see her again."
Care member
5.0
(8)
When experience and compassionate care matter.
Kind and compassionate care. A smile is the prettiest thing you can wear. :)
Fully vaccinated
- 4 hour shift minimum, prefer 7- 8 hour
- licensed in Physical Therapy: Specializes in neurological disorders. Parkinson's, MS, CVA, Alzheimer's, and much more. 25 years experience....
Denise can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, hospice services, companionship, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
CPR
Wound Care
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Shes helped my family through some very tough times. She is positive, loves her work, always willing to go the extra mile and stays the course. Warm and generous personality that my family loved."
Mary A.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Jan. Over 10 years experience working with people who've had Alzheimer's/, MS, COPD, quadriplegia, Parkinson's, stroke, cancer and dysphagia. Duties include; personal care, housework, assisting with occupational and physical therapies as prescribed by therapists, medication reminders, cooking healthy meals,...
Janet can also help with: Respite care, home modification, personal care, hospice services, live-in home care, dementia & more
5.0
"Anyone who hires Jan will be very lucky. Jan is incredibly caring, knowledgeable & totally reliable. Jan took care of my mother for almost 3 years, initially in my home, & then at the nursing home. I so trusted her that when I had a total knee replacement I asked...
Ingrid H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I love working with seniors because I believe they deserve compassionate care. I love hearing about their lives and making sure that they are well cared for.
I have experience working for hospice and assisted living facilities on Cape Cod including Heritage and Atria Woodbriar, formerly Woodbriar. I have also worked...
Mary can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, dementia, transportation
5.0
"Mary was great to work with!
Always pleasant and helpful no matter what the task."
Debra C.
Brittney S.
Buzzards Bay, MA
$10-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Brittney and I've been an animal lover for as long as I can remember. I have some flexibility for this spring/summer so feel free to reach out if you're looking for some help! I offer lots of services including drop in visits, dog walking, sleepovers, etc! I also do occasionally babysitting & housekeeping as well!
Brittney can also help with: Administration of medicine, grooming, boarding, pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Brittney provided excellent service during our time away from our pets. I have honestly never had a better sitter for my pets. To go into a little detail, my vacation was planned during the early parts of the Covid-19 epidemic and the situation was tense and...
Joanna D.
5.0
(1)
Hello there!
I am currently accepting new house management/personal assistant and concierge clients down the cape for 2021 Spring/Summer season!
Would love to connect and hear about your needs! Over 10 years of experience!
Services include but not limited to:
Luggage pack and unpack, Laundering and Laundry service...
Caroline can also help with: General room cleaning, organization, kitchen cleaning, changing bed linens
5.0
"The two of us have a newborn and before Caroline we just had enough bandwidth to sleep and take care of the baby. Caroline really saved us! She comes in every morning, cleans our kitchen, makes my wife a breastmilk-boosting smoothie, and cooks us delicious,...
Reid O.
Alison P.
Eastham, MA
$10-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Pet Owner Available For Pet Care And Sitting.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I've had a lifetime of many animals as household pets, including fogs, cats, chickens, fish, reptiles, and guinea pigs. For the past few years I have been been doing professional animal care, both with nonprofit organizations for wild, non releasable animals and in home domesticated pets. I have no issue dealing with...
Alison can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, administration of medicine, pet sitting
Kellie D.
Sandwich, MA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Case Manager/ Companion/ Direct Care Professional Full Time-Part Time-Respite-Fill In
5.0
(2)
Fully vaccinated. I am a private duty Case Manager and care professional for home bound patients on Cape Cod. You can count on me to be reliable and compassionate with you or your loved one. My educational background includes Nursing, an Associates Degree in Science and a B. A. in Human Services. I am also a professional Yoga...
Kellie can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, dementia, respite care
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
5.0
"I've know Kellie over the last 7 years. Whether it was taking care of mutual patients of ours, or helping out a friend, she has shown true compassion and consideration for others' needs. Kellie is a dependable and loyal person and anyone would be lucky to have her...
Natasha J.
5.0
(1)
Im a very neat and tidy person and love to clean the house in my spare time. Im a new mom and will have my baby in a snugly strapped to me at all times but that will NOT affect my work. I also detail cars with her for extra income and she is not in the way. I have cleaned a lot of houses and as nanny who had to clean walls and...
Elizabeth can also help with: Wall washing, bathroom cleaning, kitchen cleaning, vacuuming and/or mopping, dusting, general room cleaning & more
Showing 41 - 60 of 60
Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in West Yarmouth, MA
Julie G.
5.0
I highly recommend Julie as a caregiver and companion. For the past two-plus years, Julie took care of my wife who was partially bedridden and a fall risk. Julie did this with energy, compassion and insight, providing me with much needed respite from the 24 hour care my wife needed. She accompanied...
- IRVING S.
Loren M.
5.0
Loren is a caring, focused, knowledgeable in her practice working with my Parkinson's disease husband assisting in safety Therapeutic exercise, and resources. Yes she is my daughter, but I can still vouch for her dedication and follow through. You will be able to see these qualities as soon as you...
- Maureen M.
Julia U.
5.0
Julia is great ! She is dependable, punctual, and professional. I would recommend her.
Keltie loves her !
- Debrah L.
Jonathan W.
5.0
Compassionate, experienced, reliable, strong, sensitive, intelligent, relatable and down to earth. Rare to get all of that in one person in the field of care givers.
I work in skilled nursing as a physical therapist, so I interact with lots of caregivers like him everyday. So I feel that gives...
- Mark B.
Kimberly C.
5.0
Kimberly was an excellent caregiver for my mother. I would highly recommend her. She was not only a wonderful caregiver but a lovely companion for my mother.
- Care member
Additional Therapy Dog Services
FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in West Yarmouth, MA
How can I find a therapy dog near me in West Yarmouth, MA?
To find a therapy dog near you in West Yarmouth, 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.
How much does it cost to hire a therapy dog and handler near me in West Yarmouth, MA?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in West Yarmouth, MA is $26.25 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.
What are the benefits of hiring a therapy dog near me in West Yarmouth, MA?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in West Yarmouth, 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.
What type of training do therapy dogs near me in West Yarmouth, MA receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in West Yarmouth, 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.
What can a therapy dog near me in West Yarmouth, MA help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in West Yarmouth, 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.