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69,194 therapy dogs are listed on Care.com

The average rate is $19/hr as of March 2024

The average star rating for therapy dogs is 4.7

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Duna Q.


Sterling, VA

$10-50/hr10 yrs exp

Cat Sitter

5.0

(2)

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Hello! My name is Duna and I have been caring for animals, particularly cats, for over 10 years. I am available to those seeking cat-sitting services in Eastern Loudoun County and Fairfax County. I offer my cat care services part-time 7 days a week alongside with my full-time profession in marketing & communications. I live in...
Duna can also help with: Pet sitting, administration of medicine, boarding, daily feeding, pet walking, grooming & more

Recent review:

5.0
Duna is the greatest! She has checked on my cats twice now while I've been on vacation. She is extremely dependable and trustworthy. Not only does she check on each cat (3!) she also checks the food, water,...

Reviewed by Chris H.

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Rohila A.


Sterling, VA

$20/hr3 yrs exp

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Hello! My name is Rohila , and I am delighted to offer my professional babysitting services. With a passion for nurturing and caring for children, I have gained valuable experience working with infants, toddlers, and school-aged children. I have honed my skills through my previous work at Curiosity Zone of Ashburn and Winwood...
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Tanya G.


Sterling, VA

$30-40/hr8 yrs exp

Housecleaner

4.4

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Hello! I'm Tanya! 31 years old, energetic and very organized I've in cleaning for 8 years , I'm trustworthy. I know having a stranger come into your home can be scary. I have experience in regular cleaning, deep cleaning, monthly cleaning, move out, move in , I can provided very good references and contact info. I provided high...
Tanya can also help with: Basement cleaning, bathroom cleaning, carpet cleaning, changing bed linens, dusting, cabinet cleaning & more

Recent reviews:

5.0
Tanya is absolutely amazing! She is the best of the best!

Reviewed by Allie D.

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Jacqueline D.


Potomac, MD

$14-19/hr10 yrs exp

Greatest Companion Care Ever

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I have 10+ years as an Activities Specialist. I provide mentally stimulating activities to the elderly as well as providing excellent companion care services.
Jacqueline can also help with: Errands, meal prep, light cleaning, transportation
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Jacqueline D.


Potomac, MD

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

STIMULATING COMPANION CARE SERVICE

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I have 10+ years as an Activities Specialist. I provide mentally stimulating activities to the elderly as well as providing excellent companion care services. I can help with errands, light housekeeping, meal prep, transportation, laundry, organization, scheduling appointments & events. I am a honest, dependable caring and...
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Kevin K.


Rockville, MD

$30/hr2 yrs exp

Experienced Part-Time Assistant Available. Ask Me About My Certified Therapy Dog.

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Experienced Part-Time Assistant Available My dog maverick is a certified therapy dog. He would like to come and visit. His specialty is making you smile. He is great with little kids and grandparents.
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Janice W.


Germantown, MD

$15-40/hr1 yrs exp

Educated And Experienced Babysitter With Over 10 Years Of Childcare Experience Looking For PT Job

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I am a Biomedical Engineer graduate from the University of Miami, who loves children. My availability is very flexible. With regards to babysitting experience, I have over 10 years of experience through providing care for sibling, cousins, and hired child care from infancy to teenage years. I am detailed, attentive, and...
Janice can also help with: Travel, carpooling
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Charmeeka C.


Gaithersburg, MD

$14-25/hr8 yrs exp

Care Giver Available -Weekends

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Empathetic professional seeking part time work. I have 2 + years of experience working at a Senior citizens retirement home. I have provided hospitality service which includes meal prep and delivery, household cleaning and I am currently a coach to an individual with special needs . I have 6+ years of experience working with...
Charmeeka can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, errands, personal care, meal prep, specialized care & more
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Aurora R.


Rockville, MD

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

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I' am friendly, confident, and energetic mother of two and grandmother to two grandchildren. I have 12 years of experience caring for children, from infants to teenagers. With me, your children will receive appropriate care and nurture/ nature. Personally, I am an organizer, planner, and multitasker. My passion is teaching and...
Aurora can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling
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Mary D.


Haymarket, VA

$65-105/hr10 yrs exp

Reading & Writing Tutor

5.0

(2)

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Hello! My name is Mary and I'm an experienced Orton-Gillingham trained reading tutor, special education teacher, and executive functioning coach. My experience ranges from Kindergarten to 10th grade, specifically working with students who have learning differences. I specialize in multi-sensory reading instruction, writing, and...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Mary tutors my 8 year old and 6 year old in English Language Arts and I couldn't be happier with the experience. Not only is Mary fantastic at teaching reading and writing to my reluctant reader and my...

Reviewed by Kristin K.

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Erin C.


Great Falls, VA

$10-20/hr9 yrs exp

Babysitter/Camp Counselor At Your Service!

1.0

(1)

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Children are intriguing, fun, and are a joy to be around. My experience includes being a babysitter since 2000, child caretaker at a gym (summers of 2003, 2004, and 2005), babysitting over the holidays (2003 - 2006), babysitter for two children (July 2006 - December 2006) and a babysitter for two children and an infant...
Erin can also help with: Carpooling, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning
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Aimee M.


Germantown, MD

$13-19/hr2 yrs exp

Built In Best Friend!

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Hi all! My name is Aimee and I am 18 years old. I love to work with children. My mom is a preschool teacher which I believe influenced my passion for children. Throughout high school, I took three years of Child Development as a student teacher where I earned my 90 hour certificate. In the final year, I completed an internship...
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Justoniea J.


Germantown, MD

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

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I am a human services professional with over 6 years as a caregiver working for agencies in the DMV area as well as New York State. My previous experience working with seniors was mostly in a group home setting where I was responsible for meal preparation, medication administration, transportation, personal care and general...
Justoniea can also help with: Personal care, respite care
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Katherine H.


Vienna, VA

$15-30/hr

Personal Assistant For Senior Care

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Joyful and organized person who is happy to do the following for my Senior citizen friends: - run errands - drive to appointments - light cleaning - meal preparation - home organization I am not a professional nurse, but I have lots of experience caring for elderly neighbors, family members, and friends. I would be happy...
Katherine can also help with: Light cleaning, transportation, meal prep, errands
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Livia S.


Fairfax, VA

$20-50/hr

Friendly, Professional, And Experienced Pet Sitter

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As a proud pet owner for many years, I am glad to say I have a lot of experience caring for cats and also dogs. Professionally, I have 1 year experience caring for both special needs cats and special needs dogs as well. I also have experience caring for multiple animals in a house hold as well. I will offer my pet sitting...

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I am a student in physical therapy, graduating in May 2024. I have had experiences with babysitting for about a year. I have a cat which taught me care, patience and love for our furry friends. I am fluent in French and English.
Lena can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
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Ismelda G.


Rockville, MD

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Seeking Housekeeping Position

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I have been working as a housekeeper for 30 plus years. Detail-oriented when cleaning the bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, and other areas of the house. Additionally, I also can provide laundry and ironing services. I have strong time-management, communication, cleaning and organizational skills. Fluent in English and Spanish. Work...
Ismelda can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, kitchen cleaning, organization, general room cleaning, changing bed linens
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Mafoi M.


Germantown, MD

$22-40/hr10 yrs exp

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I have 25 plus years of experience. I can help with Doctors appointments, Personal Care Services, Homemaker, and Medication reminder.
Mafoi can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, live-in home care, errands & more
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Stephen Z.


Lovettsville, VA

$20-30/hr7 yrs exp

Trying Comforter

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I have 7 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Errands/Shopping. I am male and prefer male clients. Female clients are OK if no bathing required.
Stephen can also help with: Errands, meal prep, live-in home care, personal care, light cleaning
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Idenyi E.


McLean, VA

$12-17/hr3 yrs exp

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I have 3 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Personal Care. I can assist with assisted daily of a patient
Idenyi can also help with: Personal care, dementia, meal prep, errands, light cleaning

Recent therapy dog reviews

Duna Q.

5.0

Duna is the greatest! She has checked on my cats twice now while I've been on vacation. She is extremely dependable and trustworthy. Not only does she check on each cat (3!) she also checks the food, water, and changes the litter. I highly recommend Duna to anyone that needs help watching their...

- Chris H.

Tanya G.

5.0

Tanya is absolutely amazing! She is the best of the best!

- Allie D.

Mary D.

5.0

Mary tutors my 8 year old and 6 year old in English Language Arts and I couldn't be happier with the experience. Not only is Mary fantastic at teaching reading and writing to my reluctant reader and my reluctant writer, my kids love working with her and they look forward to their sessions all week....

- Kristin K.

The right companion can make all the difference—find a therapy dog today.

A therapy dog is a dog that is trained to provide emotional support and companionship to individuals who are dealing with a wide range of emotional and...

A therapy dog is a dog that is trained to provide emotional support and companionship to individuals who are dealing with a wide range of emotional and physical challenges, such as anxiety, depression, loneliness, and stress. If you’re looking for additional support, you can use Care.com to help you search for the right therapy dog.

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Average Rating4.7 / 5

Therapy Dogs are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 43,273 reviews of the 69,194 listed therapy dogs.