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60 therapy dogs are listed in Media, PA
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 4 years
Therapy dogs in Media, PA
I'd describe my personality as happy, fun and full of adventure.
I like working with animals because they are great companions and always keep you on your toes.
I'm looking for a job that gives me the freedom to meet and play with other pets.
I started working with animals while growing up our family had a number of pets...
Scott can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Ana S.
Media, PA
$15-17/hr
Pets are not just animals we own and have, they are members of our family that we love and care for!
Having a four-legged member in my family, I know how important it is to care for them and love them. While I may lack paid experience, I have had dogs and cats under my care from family, friends and neighbors. Whether it is for a...
Ana can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Victoria and I am a senior psychology major at West Chester University! I started babysitting when I was 14 for multiple families and children ranging from 0-14. I have 5 younger siblings so I have plenty of capability when it comes to taking care of multiple children at a time!
In high school, I took child...
Victoria can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Victoria is truly the best. My kids absolutely adore her and we miss her so much. I cannot recommend her enough!"
Kim G.
I provide caring companionship, healthy meal preparation, food shopping, transportation to appointments and errands, supplement ordering and administration, exercise, meditation, access to nutritional counseling, holistic physicians, and others. After careful study of the science, I chose not to be injected with the covid...
Peter can also help with: Companionship, personal care, errands, mobility assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
House keeper with proven track record of delivering high quality cleaning and organizational services. Diligent and detail oriented, I take pride in ensuring homes are immaculate and comfortable for families. I love animals! Do not worry if your little buddy comes for pets! Growing up with four younger brothers, I learned that a...
Sheila can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning, kitchen cleaning, organization, carpet cleaning, changing bed linens & more
Hello!
I am an enthusiastic personable professional with a diverse set of skills and an eclectic career journey. I have nearly 20 years of the following work experiences: teaching, customer service, management, and sales, with additional jobs of child and pet care. I am an energetic, communicative, detail-oriented and...
I have a degree in Elementary and Special Education. Since graduating in 2011, I have worked in the Special Education field. I am currently a service support worker for a 21-year-old female diagnosed with Autism, Bipolar and Post Traumatic Stress. I have also been a TSS for a 9-year-old female diagnosed with Autism and ODD. This...
Hi families! My name is Meghan and I am a 22-year-old recent graduate of Penn State University. At Penn State I majored in Bio Behavioral Health and minored in Rehabilitation and Human Services. I have experience in babysitting and child care for children of all ages, and I have worked at various summer camps and have experience...
Meghan can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Hi! I are you looking for a trusted housekeeper? I am an energetic, respectful, clean freak. I started cleaning others houses around 2 years ago when a friend was struggling really bad with depression. The mess was huge but during the time I spent there I realized how much liked it. Cleaning is my Zen. After that, it became a...
Stephanie can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, changing bed linens, organization, general room cleaning, bathroom cleaning, window washing & more
Alyssa K.
Ardmore, PA
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Alyssa and I am a 25-year-old physical therapy student. I have 13 years of experience helping families as an after-school helper, a babysitter, a petsitter, and a summer nanny. I also have experience teaching dance classes to children aged 2-13. I can help with housekeeping and running errands. I look forward to...
Alyssa can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Alyssa was great with my my two kids for the couple summers that she watched them while they were in elementary school. She would drive them to their activities, hang out at the pool with them, arrange other “field trips,” and took care of all their needs. She...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Scottie and I am a 20-year-old sophomore at Boston College studying Political Science and Journalism. I typically live in Boston, however, I am living at home until the beginning of February 2021. I was born and raised in Villanova and attended the Episcopal Academy for 14 years, graduating in 2019. I am in...
Winfield can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Scottie is amazing! She is very responsible, energetic, helpful, and best of all, communicative. She has been an amazing support system for our family (we have 2 girls - 3yo and 11mo) and always went above and beyond whenever she had a free moment (laundry, dog...
Caroline C.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Keenya (pronounced keen-ya). I have 16 years of experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). Although I have worked in various settings, my specialty is Geriatrics. In addition to the services listed on my profile, I can administer insulin/other medications (oral, PEG tube), monitor vital signs, and perform...
Keenya can also help with: Meal prep, hospice services, errands, dementia, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Licensed Nurse
CPR
5.0
"She is very intelligent. She holds herself to very high standards. She has an excellent work ethic. She is an innovative problem solver. She is a team player. She is efficient."
Bryan S.
4.7
(3)
I am a positive, dynamic instinctive nurturer with five years of professional nanny service to one family. I cared for two boys and aided in the smooth running of a busy household with two busy working parents. Additionally, I was a substitute teacher for K-12 grades and a long term volunteer with inner city youth. I'm a...
Lynda can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lynda is very reliable, understanding, compassionate, warm, caring, inspiring you lady, who I would trust with my life. I don't say things like that lightly either!"
Renee R.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
**Provided after-school childcare for over 10 years.
**Driving services available for pick up and drop offs to play dates/ extracurricular activities.
**I love being a positive influence around children.
Theresa can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"I hired Theresa to look after my four-year-old daughter while I went on a business trip. I have been on care.com for almost 3 years now, and never have I ever met a more personable and reliable sitter than her! She goes above and beyond what you ask of her. She is...
Gwendolyn B.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi,
I'm available to provide services any time on the weekends as well as early mornings, evenings from 6 p.m. on, Monday through Friday. I'm a mom to three lovely girls, all in college so I have experience with infants all the way through teenage years. I also have experience with children with special needs and am an...
Linda can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Linda babysits our 3 kids (ages 8, 6, and 3) on a regular basis. She relates wonderfully to all our children (including our 3-year old with ASD), and they look forward to seeing her. She can easily entertain all 3 kids, and she notices their best qualities. Linda...
Shamita C.
Shaunakay D.
Upper Darby, PA
$20-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Professional Home Health Aide/CNA with over 2 years of experience assisting patients with daily living and personal care services. Physically strong, with high level of patience and exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, clear understanding of best practices in home health care, and knowledge of basic medical...
Shaunakay can also help with: Dementia, companionship, mobility assistance, specialized care, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Wound Care
CNA
5.0
"Shauna is very professional and reliable. She did a wonderful job with my grandmother, it has been an honor to work with her."
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
I have been a certified nursing assistant for over 10 years. I'm compassionate, caring, patient, dedicated, dependable trustworthy , responsible and reliable. I offer a variety of support services that maintain the safety and support of your loved one while also keeping their dignity intact. I'm trained and certified to help...
Mikerlange can also help with: Companionship, dementia, light cleaning, errands, live-in home care, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Mickerlange took care of my 92 year old mom who had dementia for almost 4 years. The last 14 months she lived with my mom to the end. She is extremely capable and experienced in dealing with difficult patients. She is gentle, patient, dependable, reliable and...
Daniel S.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have been a stay at home mom and part-time worker at an academic institution. To pay my daughter's the high cost College tuition payment I started helping families in need as housekeeper, baby sitter and elder care since 2008.
I am meticulous, a detail oriented old fashioned. I am highly skilled in cleaning and organizing...
Munhtuya can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens, kitchen cleaning, cabinet cleaning, general room cleaning, carpet cleaning & more
5.0
"Tuya has been working with our family as a housekeeper for over a year. She is hard-working, thorough, dependable, and detail-oriented - she cleans our home as if it were her own, and leaves our house looking spotless. She is also very caring and considerate. We...
Jackelyn B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
As far back as I can remember, I have had a heart for elderly and impaired people. Good thing because, I have had the privilege of being the sole parent, advocate and caregiver for my son who has Asperger's. He is now 27 years old, and he is doing well. Currently, I am working part-time as a caregiver for an adult woman who has...
5.0
"Katherine is a truly compassionate and caring person. She helps me look after my developmentally disabled sister, and has always gone above and beyond just the 'responsibilities' of the job, in order to develop and maintain a real relationship with her. She is the...
Karen R.
5.0
(1)
Getting older and watching those around us age or experience the curveballs that life throws us isn't easy some days, some more than others.
From volunteering in a senior living facility at a young age, to my professional career helping design those spaces, my own personal experience with the journey and loss of each of my...
Katelynn can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, transportation, meal prep, respite care, hospice services & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
Wound Care
5.0
"Katelynn is extremely kind and caring. She shares her positive spirit and glowing personality with everyone around her both people and pets."
Alexandra B.
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Media, PA
Victoria V.
5.0
Victoria is truly the best. My kids absolutely adore her and we miss her so much. I cannot recommend her enough!
- Kim G.
Alyssa K.
5.0
Alyssa was great with my my two kids for the couple summers that she watched them while they were in elementary school. She would drive them to their activities, hang out at the pool with them, arrange other “field trips,” and took care of all their needs. She also watched them for a weekend while...
- Care member
Winfield C.
5.0
Scottie is amazing! She is very responsible, energetic, helpful, and best of all, communicative. She has been an amazing support system for our family (we have 2 girls - 3yo and 11mo) and always went above and beyond whenever she had a free moment (laundry, dog walking, dishes, cleaning, etc.). Our...
- Caroline C.
Keenya C.
5.0
Thank you so much for the services you've provided for my grandmother,
I felt obligated to let you know how appreciated you are (Ms. Gloria hasn't stop asking for you).
Also it's very heartwarming simply because normally she doesn't want others to come back.
The passion and energy that you...
- Ashley M.
Lynda T.
5.0
Lynda is very reliable, understanding, compassionate, warm, caring, inspiring you lady, who I would trust with my life. I don't say things like that lightly either!
- Renee R.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Media, PA
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Media, PA?
To find a therapy dog near you in Media, PA, 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 Media, PA?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Media, PA is $18.89 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 Media, PA?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Media, PA. 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 Media, PA receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Media, PA, 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 Media, PA help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Media, PA, 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.