Find Trusted Therapy Dogs Near Me in Meriden, CT
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Find therapy dogs in Meriden, CT that you’ll love
60 therapy dogs are listed in Meriden, CT
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 4 years
Therapy dogs in Meriden, CT
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
Let me briefly introduce myself,
My name is Melinda and I am 27 years old. I live in East Hampton, CT and currently finishing my Social Work Degree. While in school I have been very fortunate to work and create wonderful relationships with many wonderful families providing my services being either a Nanny or Babysitter....
Melinda can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Melinda is an amazing babysitter that wish I would have found earlier. She came to our family after having a bad experience and instantly bonded with both of my kids, quickly becoming their most favorite babysitter! She is attentive, creative, and fun. She often...
Andrea L.
5.0
(11)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello ,
( I provide house cleaning & organizing
I am a Strong active 60-year-old wife , mom & grand mom I am self employed doing what I love in the health space online . I have time and flexibility in my schedule so I am seeking to add families to my home care schedule , I am an expert in house cleaning & organizing , so if...
Ljiljana can also help with: Attic cleaning, basement cleaning, changing bed linens, cabinet cleaning, bathroom cleaning, carpet cleaning & more
5.0
"Always nice to come home to a clean home with someone I can trust! Lilly has been wonderful, always responsive, and my kids love her too!!!"
Julia M.
4.3
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Strong medical background with ICU experience as a Nursing Technician/ Nursing Assistant, 20+ years of homecare experience specialized in memory care and dementia patients as well as Parkinson's Disease and end of life care/ hospice care. I have excellent references and great reputation as a caregiver , companion, cook and...
Maria can also help with: Companionship, dementia, meal prep, hospice services, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Maria was with us for a week before my husband passed. She is a very caring, compassionate and kind woman. Perfect, almost. I'd hire her again, in a heartbeat. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I am a trained and certified Family Assistant/ Child Care Specialist with over 6 years of childcare services and family assisting experience within household settings and during travel. Qualifications include Certified Professional Nanny and Childcare Provider (PNCP), Newborn Care Specialist (NCS) Certification from the...
Fridah can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Fridah is an amazing nanny! She is super punctual, and extremely caring and loving to our 1 year old son. She also helps with housework, which is such a huge help since we have a busy work schedule."
Kimberly S.
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi,
My name is Gosia.
I am experienced caregiver working in the field for over 20 years.
My experience includes:
- Working with elderly people with different kinds of health issues including: Dementia, Alzheimer, Parkinson,
Multiple Sclerosis, Stroke, Cardiovascular diseases and Physical disabilities
- Working with elderly...
Malgorzata can also help with: Dementia, errands, meal prep, light cleaning, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
(1)
I'm a mother of 2 grown children and a grandmother of two. I was class Mom for both of my children during their 5-12th grade. Children love me. I'm very active yet calm, focused and kind. I've cared for 4 special needs patients this year and am educated in cognitive behavioral therapy as well as other methods of care.
Andrea can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Andrea watched our child for a few months to bridge us to day care. She's very attentive and loved to stay active with our very busy girl."
Melissa L.
5.0
(3)
I provide compassion, kind, skilled, holistic in home caregiving services for your loved ones. Your pets, seniors and some disability cases and most often do more then I'm asked to. I am certified by social services for in home caregiving with special training for 25 years in holistic healing modalities. I am a very good cook...
Andrea can also help with: Companionship, dementia, meal prep, hospice services, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Andrea is the kindest, gentlest person I've met. She cared for our 14 month old for a couple of months while we transitioned from a previous nanny 9who left due to a non-work related injury) and full time daycare."
Care member
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Michele and I am a full-time dog walker, dog trainer, overnight pet sitter, and natural pet care blogger. After becoming Certified in animal psychology, animal training, and essential cat and kitten care I began dog walking, and overnight pet sitting full-time. My pet care service includes: daily dog walks,...
Michele can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet sitting, dog training, pet walking
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"Michele has cared for my animals for many years now. She started off watching our 2 cats. Now we have 3 cats and 3 dogs! She has never even hesitated to come watch our crew even as the number has grown over the years. Michele is very knowledgeable with animal...
Danielle R.
Kathryn S.
Middletown, CT
$17-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Trustworthy, dependable and friendly for reoccurring or one-time cleanings. Will provide a variety of cleaning services such as vacuuming/sweeping floors, dusting, wet mopping, care of bathrooms, making beds, changing linens, clean kitchen, wash dishes and load/unload dishes, empty trash, clean refrigerator, laundry, grocery...
Kathryn can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, cabinet cleaning, kitchen cleaning, dusting, changing bed linens, general room cleaning & more
5.0
"Good presentation, professional, knowledgeable, would definitely recommend to all"
Richard P.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Helina. I've been a Caregiver for over 15yrs. I am Patience, Good Listener, Compassionate, Loving Caring And Honest. I love to cook, I am neat love being active. I was a live-in caregiver from June 2012 - May 2020. Then an Hourly from June 2020- Nov 2021. Then a Live-In from Feb 2022- Aug 2024. All Grandma's got tired...
Helina can also help with: Dementia, home modification, respite care, live-in home care, hospice services, personal care & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
Wound Care
5.0
"First, Helina is very personable. She is responsible, diligent and trustworthy. She focused on my mother's well-being at the end of her life, and she forged a great relationship with her. While Helina is caring, she is also good at standing her ground in a...
Care member
Ljiljana K.
Cheshire, CT
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a young grandmother who has 30+ years of experience taking care of kids from infancy up to teens. I have already raised 3 children of my own (all adults ) and have 3 grand kids that I babysit occasionally. I also have nanny and babysitting experience with referrals. I want to provide a happy childhood and ensure that they...
Ljiljana can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Lilly is a wonderful thoughtful and detail oriented housekeeper and caregiver. Feel lucky to have found her to help our family!"
Olivia S.
I am a Special education and English as a second language teacher who is off for the month of August. I am looking to help others by offering a variety of services including tutoring, caring for special needs or the elderly, and pet services. I am a dog owner who walks and runs with my dog and likes to go to local parks. I am a...
Kelli can also help with: Administration of medicine, daily feeding, pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
Isis A.
New Britain, CT
$19-24/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Isis, and I'm a responsible and energetic 22-year-old. I'm excited to offer my services to help with various household tasks.
My services include:
- Tidying up the house: I'll help keep your living space organized, clutter-free, and sparkling clean.
- Cooking: I can prepare delicious meals for you and your...
Isis can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep, live-in home care, transportation
Elisia A.
Wallingford, CT
$18-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
Young working professional. Maintains/deep cleans own apartment weekly. Have provided cleaning services before when babysitting.
Elisia can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens, kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning, organization
Eduarda C.
Southington, CT
$20-25/hr
I am an organized and dedicated person, with a passion for keeping the environments clean and well cared for. I pay attention to details and I like to see the result of a job well done. I am looking for an opportunity to apply my cleaning skills, ensuring more pleasant and welcoming spaces. I am always willing to learn and adapt...
Eduarda can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, carpet cleaning, organization, general room cleaning, changing bed linens, kitchen cleaning & more
I currently work as a Behavioral Therapist offering in-school and in-home ABA therapy. I work with children and teens diagnosed with Autism to improve social and communication skills through reinforcement, discrete trial training, contingency systems, and modeling. My passion includes working with children and making a positive...
Typically I care for babies and families but I realize there is great need for elder care. I'm New to the area and expanding my services. Will consider on case by case basis
Theresa can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, transportation, meal prep, live-in home care, respite care & more
Rachel V.
Berlin, CT
$22-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider, I offer a safe and nurturing environment for children of all ages. With seven years of experience caring for children from infancy to pre-teens, I have developed a deep understanding of their needs and how to support their growth and development.
I am known for my patience,...
Rachel can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Marina G.
New Britain, CT
$26-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
My Name Is Marina I Am 54 Years Old I Have 13 Years Experience I Have References
I have 13 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Bathing/Dressing cooking lite housekeeping I also can hair cut nail care and massage this my hubby. I have references.
Marina can also help with: Dementia, errands, personal care, live-in home care, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Natalia H.
Wallingford, CT
$22/hr • 3 yrs exp
I've been working as a childcare babysitter for many years, and the for the past three months I've been working full time at a daycare in the infant room. I've always had a passion for working with children. It's incredibly fulfilling to help children learn, grow, and reach their full potential. I truly believe that I can make a...
Natalia can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Meriden, CT
Melinda R.
5.0
Melinda is an amazing babysitter that wish I would have found earlier. She came to our family after having a bad experience and instantly bonded with both of my kids, quickly becoming their most favorite babysitter! She is attentive, creative, and fun. She often does crafts with them and always...
- Andrea L.
Ljiljana K.
5.0
Lilly was phenomenal, thorough, and always following up to ensure customer satisfaction was achieved. A pleasure to work with. Thank you Lilly!
- Ben K.
Maria K.
5.0
Maria was with us for a week before my husband passed. She is a very caring, compassionate and kind woman. Perfect, almost. I'd hire her again, in a heartbeat.
- Care member
Fridah K.
5.0
Fridah is an amazing nanny! She is super punctual, and extremely caring and loving to our 1 year old son. She also helps with housework, which is such a huge help since we have a busy work schedule.
- Kimberly S.
Andrea K.
5.0
Andrea watched our child for a few months to bridge us to day care. She's very attentive and loved to stay active with our very busy girl.
- Melissa L.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Meriden, CT
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Meriden, CT?
To find a therapy dog near you in Meriden, CT, 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 Meriden, CT?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Meriden, CT is $21.07 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 Meriden, CT?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Meriden, CT. 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 Meriden, CT receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Meriden, CT, 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 Meriden, CT help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Meriden, CT, 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.
Ratings for Meriden, CT therapy dogs listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Therapy Dogs in Meriden, CT are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed therapy dogs.