Find Trusted Therapy Dogs Near Me in Kingston, MA
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60 therapy dogs are listed in Kingston, MA
The average posted rate is $23/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 8 years
Therapy dogs in Kingston, MA
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(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Male senior therapeutic engagement specialist with 15+ yrs exp. home health & long term facilities. Currently building a private practice of wellness support visits in home and facility including long-term, rehabilitation, assisted and independent living. Offering a keen eye on your loved one when you can't. By providing highly...
Andrew can also help with: Companionship, dementia, specialized care, home modification, respite care, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
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"My family and I were starting to become overwhelmed with caring for our ailing dad. We hired Andrew. Andrew stepped right in to the position with confidence and most importantly compassion! Andrew was dependable, loyal, organized, helpful and on top of all that he...
Nancy J.
Relating to kids is natural and fun for me. My experience varies in age and gender - in both church and private settings. Hospitality, and service come naturally, along with a nurturing heart. I am also a licensed cosmetologist.
Lissa can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Hello! My name is Maria and I live in Kingston with my husband and three boys.
I love to clean, organize and do laundry. I own a small wash, dry and fold pick-up and delivery service called The Laundry Room and serve over 30 clients along the South Shore. I feel so proud of the trust I have built with my clients and knowing...
Maria can also help with: Organization
My name is Steve and I have previous experience helping the elderly in a home setting as well as taking care of patience in hospital settings, including service in the U. S. Air Force.
I have a lot of expereince with vitals, dispensing medications, using lifts to assist and enjoy taking care of people and providing...
Stephen can also help with: Companionship, dementia, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Hi there!
My name is Erin. I am an experienced child care provider, as well as the proud mommy of a 6-year-old boy. My child care experience includes 15+ years working with children from infancy to age 18, in a wide range of different facets. In addition to my experience as a full time nanny, I have worked as an ABA specialist,...
Erin can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Pets are my passion! I tailor my visits to fit your pets' needs and I stay on the schedule they are accustomed to. Just let me know what makes them happy and I'll take care of the rest! I offer a full range of personalized pet care services in my local area during evening hours and possible overnights.
Sandra can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
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"Sandra took our mini goldendoodle on a pretty last minute demand and was so sweet to accommodate us, she offered a way to meet her before, on like I said, a last minute demand, she was so nice while we were out giving us a lot of feedback of our dog by text...
Lydia C.
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(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
An animal lover since childhood, worked on a farm as a teenager, exposed to and hands on with farm animals, dogs, cats. Ran my own farm, horses, goats, chickens, dogs, cats, ferrets, birds. Caring for friends farm animals & house animals while they were away. Volunteered for animal rescue, & horse rescue in NH. I am 60, in good...
Kim can also help with: Administration of medicine, boarding, pet transportation, daily feeding, pet walking, pet sitting & more
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(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a 61yr. old woman, in good physical shape. I have 3 kind grown children & 2 grandchildren. I cared for my 1st grandson for 2 yrs. while running my own farm. Employed 5 yrs. in the towns of Methuen and Andover Ma. as a Special Education Program Assistant, 1yr. In Preschool 4yrs. working with a wide diversity of children in...
Kim can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"As a first time mom, leaving my son with someone that wasn't family was a very difficult thing for me to do, until I met Kim. Kim has a very special gift when it comes to kids! My son J loves her and she has helped my family tremendously. She's dependable,...
Kristina A.
Luana F.
Plymouth, MA
$45-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
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My name is Luana I have more then 10 years of experience is the cleaning industry, great local references! My team and I will make your life much easier by providing you quality cleaning services!
Luana can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens, general room cleaning, kitchen cleaning
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"Luana and her staff have been with us for almost 13 years at two different houses. They are thorough, trustworthy, and dependable. Luana trains her staff, always checks in with me from time to time on services, and responds quickly to my questions. We feel...
Care member
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(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Maureen and I have experience in caring for elderly men and women for 25 years. Care has included companionship, light housekeeping, home care, meal preparation, transportation to appointments, and overall assistance.
Over the years, I have cared for many clients with a history of dementia, Alzheimer's and...
Maureen can also help with: Companionship, dementia, live-in home care, errands, light cleaning, home modification & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Home Health Aide
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"My mother is from Dublin, Ireland so Maureen is a perfect fit for us! My mother has middle stage dementia and she has virtually no short term memory anymore. Since Maureen knows Dublin, she's able to talk to my mother about places in childhood and Irish culture...
Kathleen M.
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(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have 15 years experience as a Caregiver through various agencies, and private care. I assist clients to remain independent in their own home by providing personal care, home management, and companionship. I assist with activities of daily living, medication management and administration. I am experienced in day, overnight, and...
Sheila can also help with: Dementia, home modification, respite care, hospice services, personal care, live-in home care & more
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"I hired Sheila C. to support my sister, who has advanced lung cancer. Sheila has been a godsend!!! In addition to helping my sister with household tasks, she has also delivered groceries, taken her to appointments, and checked in on her. My sister and I deeply...
Pam B.
Brittney S.
Marshfield, MA
$15-25/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, boarding, pet sitting, grooming, pet walking
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"We hired Brittney a few months ago to help weekly in our house. She makes herself very available for all chores. She is very friendly, very nice, hardworking, has never missed a day, she is always on time and very respectful. All her organization and cleaning...
Ana V.
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(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello South Shore Families, I hold a bachelor's degree from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst and I'm fluently bi-lingual in English and Spanish. I am also certified as an ESL teacher and a Spanish Medical Interpreter. I have extensive experience working with children. As an ESL teacher and Academic Tutor, I have worked...
Sandra can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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"I hired Sandra to help with my 3 daughters while I was doing my internship as a nurse practitioner. She immediately became their "best friend". Sandra is a great person, has a big heart, reliable and trustworthy. She is a women of principals and values which is...
Diala T.
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Hired by 19 families in your neighborhood
My name is Sirleny, I have over 10 years of experience as a house cleaner. I am honest and dependable and I have many references. I will be happy to take care of the work that you just don't have time for. I will clean your home to your specifications, my goal is your satisfaction. Get in touch with me and I'll make sure you get...
Sirleny can also help with: Attic cleaning, basement cleaning, changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning, carpet cleaning, cabinet cleaning & more
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"Sirleny did a wonderful job cleaning our condo. She's friendly, professional, and has great attention to detail. Would highly recommend. Looking forward to having her back monthly."
Nicole S.
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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello families, I am so glad to be here.
My name is Josiely, or just Josie, and I am a dedicated and seasoned nanny with extensive experience in infant and toddler care. I have been providing exceptional childcare services to families in the greater Boston area for 10 years. Learning through play is one of my core beliefs. I...
Josiely can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Josie is currently our nanny in the South Shore for our 2 children, full time 4 days per week. We absolutely love Josie and would be completely lost without her. She’s trustworthy, communicative, reliable, and handles the chaos of 2 under 2 with ease. Most...
Care member
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Nice to meet you! I've been caring for furry family members for over seven years now. I've worked with various pets long-term, short-term, and on occasion! My services include walks, feeding, bathroom breaks, time together, playtime, transportation, etc. I have experience working with shy, timid, and protective pets. In addition...
Christianna can also help with: Boarding, pet sitting, pet walking, dog training, grooming
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
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"Trustworthy and dependable! She did a great job walking my 50+ lab. He adores her "
Becka M.
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Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello. Thank you for visiting my profile. My name is Terri. I have been a licensed COTA for over 24 yrs and I am licensed in MA. and FL. My experience is vast but mainly concentrated on senior care. I am CPR certified, vaccinated, dementia and Alzheimer's certified and a non-smoker. Families generally hire me to bring their...
Terri can also help with: Companionship, dementia, light cleaning, errands, hospice services, home modification & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Terri is everything one could want in a PCA. besides being punctual, dependable, kind, personable and attentive, she brings vast experience with her. by the way nothing seems to dismay her, she is always professional and will do ANYTHING in her power to help you"
Steve A.
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(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello. I have been a caregiver for 4+ years. I enjoy assisting seniors in an effort to help them maintain their independence and to be more comfortable. I have experience in providing the following services:
* Dementia/Alzheimer care
* companionship/social interaction
* mobility assistance
* meal preparation
* light...
Marie can also help with: Companionship, dementia, mobility assistance, errands, meal prep, light cleaning & more
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"Marie was a professional, caring, amazing caregiver who had to juggle an aging couple one of which had Alzheimer's. She was able to read the situation and proceed with problem solving ideas and solutions."
Liz M.
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Hello!
I am a 51-year-old empty-nester Mom of 2 girls in college. I have worked most of my adult life starting in business/finance. I have years of experience with seniors, starting with caring for my grandparents years ago. In the last 5 years, both of my parents required more of my attention - to the point where they were...
Dawn can also help with: Companionship, errands, personal care, light cleaning, mobility assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
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"Dawn is wonderful! We are so grateful that she watches our 18-month daughter. Dawn is responsible and reliable. "
Meaghan O.
Amadair A.
Plymouth, MA
$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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My name is Amanda, my passion along side gardening is caring for elderly. I'm a reliable, dependable, and compassionate licensed caregiver. I have been working in the home care industry for over 10 years, I pride myself on being able to quickly learn new skills and adapt to different situations. I enjoy helping my clients with...
Amadair can also help with: Companionship, dementia, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Amanda is caring, honest and dependably. She is very experienced and provides wonderful care."
Linda R.
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Kingston, MA
Andrew D.
5.0
Andrew has been a tremendous help to our family in caring for my Dad who has dementia. He's patient, attentive, communicative and extremely trustworthy. His expertise and experience in caring for dementia patients in particular has helped us learn new things and come up with new ways to keep Dad...
- Dave H.
Sandra G.
5.0
Sandra took our mini goldendoodle on a pretty last minute demand and was so sweet to accommodate us, she offered a way to meet her before, on like I said, a last minute demand, she was so nice while we were out giving us a lot of feedback of our dog by text messages and pictures, she even took our...
- Lydia C.
Kim M.
5.0
I recently met with Kim because my husband and I were looking for a nanny for our 6 month old baby girl. As first time parents we were extremely nervous about the thought of leaving our baby with someone we didn't know, but after our first meeting with Kim all of our fears were gone and we knew she...
- Chelsey B.
Luana F.
5.0
Luana and her staff have been with us for almost 13 years at two different houses. They are thorough, trustworthy, and dependable. Luana trains her staff, always checks in with me from time to time on services, and responds quickly to my questions. We feel grateful they come to our home weekly!
- Care member
Maureen F.
5.0
Delightful and caring! Sees what needs to be done, and does it plus extra! Highly recommend!
- Jeannette P.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Kingston, MA
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Kingston, MA?
To find a therapy dog near you in Kingston, 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 Kingston, MA?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Kingston, MA is $23.80 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 Kingston, MA?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Kingston, 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 Kingston, MA receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Kingston, 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 Kingston, MA help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Kingston, 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.