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Find therapy dogs in La Mesa, CA that you’ll love

60 therapy dogs are listed in La Mesa, CA

The average posted rate is $24/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 6 years

Therapy dogs in La Mesa, CA

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Elise D.


La Mesa, CA

$17-22/hr2 yrs exp

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I've had pets for as long as I can remember, and I've been well-trained with all of them. I was also a therapy dog handler for two years! I currently have 3 dogs of my own, and I previously had some fish, a cat, and a guinea pig!
Elise can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking
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Paula S.


La Mesa, CA

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Therapist & Caregiver

5.0

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I am trustworthy, compassionate & patient. It has been an honor to serve my elderly clients for almost 30 years now. I received my certification for Hospice Care from Laguna Honda Hospital in San Francisco. Outside of the basic caregiving needs, my background is in massage therapy/ rehabilitation therapy & palliative care. I...
Paula can also help with: Hospice services, meal prep, dementia, companionship, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

5.0
"Paula cared for our mother for the last 2 years until we moved her into assisted living. Paula ran errands, took her to appointments, did light housekeeping, and meal prepped. This took a lot of stress and worry off of our family knowing she was cared for and had...

Amy F.

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Ronni M.


La Mesa, CA

$17-18/hr3 yrs exp

Reliable And Caring Pet Sitting Services

I have always been an avid animal lover, and over the years I have petsit for various family friends and neighbors. My experience includes caring for dogs, cats, bunnies, reptiles, fish, and even insects and arachnids. My services include pet sitting, walking, and bathing.
Ronni can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
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Kate B.


La Mesa, CA

$17-35/hr

Kind, Compassionate, And Lots Of Free Time!

I was a caretaker for a 95-year-old woman on hospice care in Boulder, CO for about 3 months. Responsibilities included feeding, toileting, transportation, communication assistance, companionship. I have personal experience caring for my grandmother with dementia. Additionally, I am studying speech pathology and work with the...
Kate can also help with: Respite care, dementia
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Audrey Q.


La Mesa, CA

$19-50/hr10 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Audrey! I am a mother to a wonderful 9-year-old daughter :) I am currently working as a care provider for medically, fragile, children and adults, but unfortunately, the home is closing down due to my boss retiring. I have a passion for caregiving and I put my whole heart and attention into every job I take on...
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Noah C.


La Mesa, CA

$17-30/hr1 yrs exp

I'd describe my personality as caring, enthusiastic and kind. I like caring for seniors because I have a soft heart for the elderly and believe they are misunderstood by a good amount of the general population. I currently work anywhere from 26-40 hours a week for a caregiving agency, If anyone wishes to retain my services...
Noah can also help with: Errands, home modification, mobility assistance, transportation, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Yasmin S.


La Mesa, CA

$30/hr11 yrs exp

I am a childcare provider who lives in the San Diego area. I have been providing care for about 11 years now and have helped families and watched children develop in my care for years. By providing academic and age-appropriate activities that stimulate their minds, they develop socially and cognitively. I have my bachelor's in...
Yasmin can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

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Hannah B.


La Mesa, CA

$18-21/hr3 yrs exp

Helper / Assistant

I'm dedicated and detail oriented. I've provided personal assistant services and help to busy professionals who need some tasks taken off their hands. I'm a reliable drive, trusted care giver, military veteran, and organized professional. Let me make your life easier by running errands, childcare, pet care, house sitting, or any...
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Carly P.


La Mesa, CA

$18-22/hr1 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Carly and I offer pet care services for house pets. I've always been an animal lover and I have grown up around plenty of different pets! My love for animals has no limits! I would love to meet your pets and help you out when needed. I can care for animals of all sizes and ages and I am able to help with baths,...
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Rosangela S.


La Mesa, CA

$40/hr6 yrs exp

Dependable House Cleaner And House Keeper

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

With over 6 years of experience in professional housekeeping, I am dedicated to providing exceptional cleaning services tailored to your specific needs. As a passionate lover of pets and cleanliness, I understand the importance of maintaining a pristine environment while ensuring the comfort of you. I am a very fast, pro active,...
Rosangela can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning, bathroom cleaning, carpet cleaning, changing bed linens, organization & more
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Jennifer E.


La Mesa, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time /Per Diem Caregiver Available

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have over 30 years of experience as a registered nurse, taking care of a wide range of individuals with physical and psychological conditions. My nursing background is in Critical Care and Infusion Nursing. I am available for short term positions only, for example covering for vacationing caregivers, clients needing care in...
Jennifer can also help with: Meal prep, errands, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, companionship & more
5.0
"Jennifer is always on time & dependable. She comes over once a week to give my father a bed bath. He has bad circulation so I was wrapping his legs which she took over doing. It was a big weight off my shoulders after wrapping them for 5 years. Highly recommend...

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Lidia G.


La Mesa, CA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Senior And Cancer Care Professional

I have been serving seniors in the caregiving industry for 14 years. I love being of service and giving seniors and their families the peace of mind that comes from knowing you or your loved ones are in caring and capable hands. In addition to elder care, I have experience working with individuals who are living with, or...
Lidia can also help with: Home modification, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, errands, hospice services & more
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Victoria M.


La Mesa, CA

$30-45/hr10 yrs exp

After School Care/Tutoring

Reliable and experienced professional offering after-school transportation, care, and tutoring services to support busy families. With 24 years as a dedicated educator, I provide safe and dependable transportation, ensuring your child arrives home or to activities on time. During care, I create a nurturing and structured...
Victoria can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Jose M.


La Mesa, CA

$35/hr6 yrs exp

Organized, Efficient, And Dependable!

Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood

I have been working independently cleaning houses for the past 6 years in San Diego and the surrounding areas. I am a husband, father, and new grandfather. I live in La Mesa with my wife, a public school teacher, and our daughter who recently graduated from High School. I enjoy being self-employed and take great pride in...
Jose can also help with: General room cleaning, changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning, kitchen cleaning, window washing
5.0
"Jose is incredible!!! He did an absolutely beautiful job on our house today and my two young daughters absolutely loved him. He goes above and beyond to make things meticulous and has the warmest friendliest energy. So thankful we found him, he’s amazing! 10/10...

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Jennifer O.


La Mesa, CA

$26-40/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a motivated child educator who has been in the field for over 10+ years as a preschool teacher. I am passionate about guiding children through hands-on exploration that helps children be capable contributors in their own learning. Creating respectful and trusting relationships with families is key to creating a supportive...
Jennifer can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

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Kara V.


La Mesa, CA

$23-50/hr10 yrs exp

Hello, families! My name is Kara. I have worked for 11 years in childcare. These years have gained me experience as a Montessori infant teacher, a live in nanny, and a full-time nanny. I have worked with children newborn through 6 years old, including children of differing needs and abilities. I have also worked as a medical...
Skills:

Early Education

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Michelle M.


La Mesa, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

I Am A Medical Assistant And I Graduated From US Colleges In Mission Valley

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Michelle I am a licensed certified medical assistant and have been caring for seniors for 10+ years I am looking for employment between the hours of 8 to 5 Monday through Friday but are negotiable. I have worked with A multitude of different health conditions ranging from Alzheimer's, sundowners, stroke, cardiac, hip...
Michelle can also help with: Meal prep, errands, dementia, mobility assistance, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"She was very attentive and really trustworthy. Always showed up on time and stayed late if needed. She is a nice person."

Jason S.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

34 years-old. I am housecleaning and I am also a holistic therapist. I am a high energy, responsible, dedicated and easy going person. I've been cleaning for 9 years. I live in San Diego, CA. I am efficient and do a quality job. I have Vacuum and cleaning supplies. I'm very whimsical and I leave your house very clean. These...
Jaqueline can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Amanda J.


La Mesa, CA

$20-50/hr2 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Amanda and I'm here to offer services for families in need of a part time caregiver in or near San Diego! I currently work in the Learning & Development field so I spend most of my time helping people learn and succeed! Aside from this, I also have prior experience working with adults with physical and...
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Amanda took care of my 7 years old boy for more than 1 year than she had a promotion at her job and she couldn't be able to come again. She is an amazing girl reliable, trust-able, punctual, flexible. She's always positive and she has a beautiful smile! I'm so...

Stefano P.

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Taylor H.


San Diego, CA

$25-33/hr6 yrs exp

Full-time Or Part-time Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi I'm Taylor! I grew up in a little beach town in Southern California, so I love the ocean, mountains, or any outdoor activities! A few activities I love doing while working with children are: arts and crafts, baking, reading, puzzles, board games and imaginary play! I am a registered behavioral technician (therapist) and...
Taylor can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in La Mesa, CA

Paula S.

5.0

Paula cared for our mother for the last 2 years until we moved her into assisted living. Paula ran errands, took her to appointments, did light housekeeping, and meal prepped. This took a lot of stress and worry off of our family knowing she was cared for and had companionship. Paula is...

- Amy F.

Jennifer E.

5.0

Jennifer is always on time & dependable. She comes over once a week to give my father a bed bath. He has bad circulation so I was wrapping his legs which she took over doing. It was a big weight off my shoulders after wrapping them for 5 years. Highly recommend Jennifer for all services! We...

- Care member

Jose M.

5.0

Jose is exceptional. I have very high standards when it comes to home cleaning, and Jose left my place impeccable. He has an eye for detail, and cuts no corners. And he's a lovely person!

- Care member

Michelle M.

5.0

We feel very blessed to have found Michelle. When I leave the home and my mom is comfortable, this is when I know this is right! She goes above and beyond to make my mother feel like she matters. This is while giving her all the care she needs and requires, like keeping up with her exercises,...

- Sandra P.

Amanda J.

5.0

Amanda took care of my 7 years old boy for more than 1 year than she had a promotion at her job and she couldn't be able to come again. She is an amazing girl reliable, trust-able, punctual, flexible. She's always positive and she has a beautiful smile! I'm so glad we met Amanda!

- Stefano P.

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Average Rating5.0 / 5

Therapy Dogs in La Mesa, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 27 reviews of the 60 listed therapy dogs.