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Salome A.

Dog Lover

Linden, NJ

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$13/hr
10 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hi! My name is Salome, I have huge experience with dogs. I have dogs all my life. In my country I cared about all street dogs near me. I have one dog at home and 4 dogs sheltered in my yard. My life is nothing without dogs! All my family is a dog lover. I can walk with your pets, sit with them and give them huge love and care. I...
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Elizabeth G.'s Photo

Linden, NJ

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Grooming
pet walking
pet sitting
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I have owned and cared for many dogs and other pets. I am comfortable caring for dogs of all ages and sizes. I can provide multiple services such as, grooming, walking, light training i. e teaching how to sit, play fetch and even potty training.
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Teri M.'s Photo

Linden, NJ

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
Doctoral degree in occupational therapy. Brings 1. 5 years of experience as a respite care worker for a pre-teen with special needs (quadriplegic spastic cerebral palsy)--experience assisting with personal hygiene, meal preparation, mobility support, social participation, and engagement with arts & crafts. I have my own car for...
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Alyssa M.'s Photo

Linden, NJ

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hello, my name is Alyssa! I'm a graduate student pursuing a masters degree in occupational therapy with the intention of working specifically with children! I spend a large majority of my time organizing group events for high school aged kids, and when thats out of season I counsel elementary-middle school aged children at a...

Cecil R. says "Alyssa is probably one of the most reliable people I have known. We were in need of sitters last year for a wedding at our church and Alyssa immediately...

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Alyssa M.'s Photo

Linden, NJ

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$25/hr
Meal prep
light cleaning
transportation
errands
My name is Alyssa. I am an occupational therapy masters student beginning my final clinical rotation before graduating in January 2026. In addition to my education, I completed 3 months clinical fieldwork experience treating adults in an inpatient rehab facility with a wide range of orthopedic and neurological conditions. Many...
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Fun And Caring Caregiver Who Always Knows How To Put A Smile On Your Child's Face!

Linden, NJ

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$16/hr
3 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
I have years of experience with taking care of my baby niece and I also worked at a daycare for two years taking care of children ranging from 3 months to 6 years old. I love children and I enjoy spending time with them and watching them grow. I also tutored a 5-year-old with her speech therapy to teach her how to start talking....
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Animal Lover For Hire

Linden, NJ

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
pet transportation
boarding
When I lived in San Diego, I offered pet services. I just lost my beloved senior golden retriever & lab mix-Haley- 2 months shy of 17 years old. Haley had many health issues & was on 16 meds twice/dayday. I am versed with puppiy-senior needs & care. I am currently on assignment part time with a fab family who has an amazing...
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Isabela O.'s Photo

Linden, NJ

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$21/hr
3 years experience
General room cleaning
organization
carpet cleaning
kitchen cleaning
bathroom cleaning
+ 1 more
I am a responsible, punctual, and organized woman with a strong work ethic in cleaning services. I pay close attention to detail and make sure all spaces are clean and well maintained. I have a positive attitude, follow workplace rules, and can work independently or as part of a team. I am committed to providing reliable and...
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Raquel R.'s Photo

Linden, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
Hello, thank you for visiting my profile! . I possess more than a decade of experience in caring for children. Some of those years were spent looking after the children of close acquaintances, while the rest were dedicated to professional childcare through daycare centers or as a nanny. I am well-versed in tending to children...

Care Member says "Raquel has a lovable personality and is great with kids. She is very trustworthy and our two children ages 5 and 2 both love having her around. Raquel...

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Aleksandra C.'s Photo

Linden, NJ

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$18/hr
8 years experience
Changing bed linens
kitchen cleaning
carpet cleaning
general room cleaning
bathroom cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello, I have a good expiriance in cleaning. I can help you in one time cleaning and as continuous service .
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Kalisha B.'s Photo

Linden, NJ

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
personal care
errands
meal prep
dementia
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Meal Preparation. I have great communication. Loving , on time
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Julia K.'s Photo

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Linden, NJ

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$27/hr
1 year experience
I am offering my tutoring services to those who need it. I like to volunteer my time and give back when I can.
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Nancy S.'s Photo

Linden, NJ

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$15/hr
6 years experience
Hi my name is Nancy. I'm private caregiver with Alzheimer patient. After 25 years of service. With excellent recommendation from the former patient family.
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Kedlyne B.'s Photo

Linden, NJ

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$15/hr
20 years experience
My name is Kedlyne, favorite color purple. I'm 36 years old. I was born and raised in Haiti and moved to the United States at the age of 14. I am fluent in both Creole. I have been married for three years with the hope of starting a family of my own. In my spare time, I enjoy hiking, bowling, dining out, going to the movies, and...
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Excited To Offer You My Services

Linden, NJ

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$24/hr
7 years experience
Hospice services
live-in home care
errands
light cleaning
dementia
+ 1 more
I have 7 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Live-In Home Care. I'm a humble woman who has a dream to work with elderly people, I'm the oldest of 5 siblings so when my mom had a stroke I was the one to take care of her while I had another career, that is when I realized how much I really wanted to...
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Leidy I.'s Photo

Linden, NJ

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
Hi my name is leidy! I have +2 years of experience with all children's ages. I can help with Transportation Services and Meal Preparation. I'm a friendly, responsible and honest person, I like sharing nice time learning about the children favorite area, I love spending time making crafts, painting or drawing, I love go outside...
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Professional Home Cleanrr/Personal Assistant

Linden, NJ

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Changing bed linens
kitchen cleaning
carpet cleaning
general room cleaning
bathroom cleaning
+ 1 more
After a successful career in teaching, I returned to my true love; Cleaning and organizing. I have been cleaning homes and businesses since 1984. Go with a service you can trust in your home!
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Lucy D.'s Photo

Linden, NJ

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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Kitchen cleaning
general room cleaning
bathroom cleaning
Details-oriented, efficient and organized housekeeper with over 20 years of of experience providing housekeeping/nanny services for private clients. Proficient in cleaning, laundry, and maintaining high standards in luxury homes. Known for strong work ethic, discretion, and a commitment to exceeding client expectations.
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Kedlyne B.'s Photo

Linden, NJ

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$15/hr
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
My name is Kedlyne, favorite color purple. I'm 36 years old. I was born and raised in Haiti and moved to the United States at the age of 14. I currently serve as an Emergency Medical Service with the New York City Fire Department where I provide compassionate and skilled emergency care to individuals in need. My strong sense of...
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Leidy I.'s Photo

Linden, NJ

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$22/hr
2 years experience
Personal care
meal prep
light cleaning
I have +1 years of experience into the country and 1 more out of the country. I can help with Transportation Services and Meal Preparation. I'm a energetic, friendly, responsible person, nice time learning about the children/senior favorite area, I love spending time making crafts, painting or drawing, I love go outside to some...
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  • 60 therapy dogs are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.65/hr as of December 2025

  • The average star rating for rated therapy dogs is 5.0

FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Linden, NJ

To find a therapy dog near you in Linden, NJ, 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 Linden, NJ is $21.65 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 Linden, NJ. 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 Linden, NJ, 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 Linden, NJ, 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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