Find Trusted Therapy Dogs Near Me in Old Saybrook, CT
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Find therapy dogs in Old Saybrook, CT that you’ll love
60 therapy dogs are listed in Old Saybrook, CT
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 6 years
Therapy dogs in Old Saybrook, CT
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Liza D.
Old Saybrook, CT
$25-35/hr • 7 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny Seeking Summer Nanny Job (Interest In Early Education And Great References!)
My name is Liza and I am 23 years old. I am a graduate student at Boston University earning my entry-level doctorate of occupational therapy. I live in the North End and am looking for a full or part time nanny position for the summer while my class load is light. I've spent the last several summers working as a nanny for a...
Liza can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
Heidi W.
Old Saybrook, CT
$18-23/hr • 10 yrs exp
Detail-oriented house cleaner. Skilled in maintaining cleanliness and organization to create comfortable living spaces. Reliable and efficient in delivering high-quality service to meet client needs.
Heidi can also help with: Carpet cleaning, organization, general room cleaning, kitchen cleaning, bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens & more
Cindy G.
Old Saybrook, CT
$27/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Personnel Care Giver ; Seeking Part Time Work! Short Notice Is Fine/very Flexible,
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm an active/energetic "empty nester" care giver with 16 years experience. My first two seniors had Alzheimer's which was both a learning experience and challenging, at times. Currently, I'm looking for part time position near Old Saybrook (18-30hrs weekly). Please message me, if you think we might be a good match. Thanks! ;...
Cindy can also help with: Meal prep, mobility assistance, personal care, errands, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Cindy is friendly, has a good sense of humor, is extremely loyal and cares about the people she works for."
Nancy V.
Hello! I'm Hayley, a dedicated senior caregiver with over four years of experience. I specialize in providing compassionate care to seniors, including those with Alzheimer's and dementia. My services cover a wide range of needs: End-of-Life-Care, personal care, companionship, meal preparation, housekeeping and laundry, and...
Hayley can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, companionship, dementia, mobility assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
I'm a mindful parenting mother of two now-grown children, available to provide thoughtful, engaging, responsible and reliable childcare and/or tutoring services to your family. I grew up in Madison and have worked as an English teacher and writer interspersed with time at home with my kids. I currently work as a CSCU writing...
Linda can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have always loved spending time with elders. We don't always take the time to listen, if we did we just might receive the knowledge to make our lives more fulfilling. I am at a place in my life where I want to be of service while making money instead of just making someone else money while feeling unfulfilled. I am 50 years...
Heidi can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, companionship, transportation, errands
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I currently am working in the healthcare field as a health aide. I help seniors stay healthy and comfortable at home. I provide personal services like running errands, bathing, dressing, and grooming. 10 years ago, I was a nanny for two children, ages 6 and 10. I have babysat young children and toddlers in the past as well....
Kathryn can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kathryn is working with my young adult autistic daughter providing in home and out in the community support. This can be challanging, but Kathryn is patient and responsive to my daughter's needs. She works with me on activity and learning plans and implements them...
John O.
I'm a mindful parenting mother of two now-grown children, available to provide thoughtful, engaging, responsible and reliable childcare and/or tutoring services to your family. I grew up in Madison and have worked as an English teacher and writer interspersed with time at home with my kids. I currently work as a CSCU writing...
Katie L.
Westbrook, CT
$20/hr • 4 yrs exp
Former Dog Hiking Business Owner Looking To Pet Sit For That Precious Member Of Your Family!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As former owner and operator of a dog hiking company I specialized in supporting dog owners in getting their dogs into the great outdoors. I am currently a preschool teacher and dog owner to a wonderful 110 lb malamute who is the love of my life! I provide top notch dog sitting services. Reliable, trustworthy, kind, and able to...
Katie can also help with: Pet sitting, administration of medicine
5.0
(1)
I am not your average Care Giver.... I have over 20 years of holistic body, mind and spirit centered care giving, teaching and training of others. Extensive experience with dementia and stroke clientele, hospice care, spinal degeneration and medication administration. My background is in Body Centered Therapies, Energy work,...
Charon can also help with: Personal care, respite care, live-in home care, dementia, hospice services
5.0
"Charon worked with my mother as a companion as needed over the period of several months to a year. She always brought her cheerfulness and fun ideas for engaging my Mom. She helped with getting my Mom lunch and even brought fresh vegetables from her garden on...
Jane P.
5.0
(1)
I'm Adriana, a professional pet care provider with 15+ years of experience. Since 2010, I've dedicated myself to offering Dog Walking & Pet Sitting as my full-time career.
I'm Insured, Bonded & Certified in Pet CPR & First Aid. I'm also a Pet CPR Instructor through my business.
Caring for pets of all breeds, sizes, and ages is...
Adriana can also help with: Pet walking, grooming, dog training, pet sitting, pet transportation, boarding & more
Skills:
Bonded and insured
NAPPS Certified
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"I was a nervous wreck trying to find a solution for my two pups. My boys are very high energy, require medication, and were undergoing training at the time. I was very careful in the hiring and interviewing process of several pet sitters in my area. But thankfully,...
Christina S.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a young Grandmother and I love care-giving so much that when my youngest granddaughter ( I watched her from the day she was born until she )went to school full time I started with childcare outside of friends and family... I started with a wonderful 3-week-old and his sibling.. since then I have had the pleasure and still...
Paula can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Paula when my son was only 2 months old and she instantly became part of our family. She is so amazing with infants and older children too(we also have a 7 year old.)
She is genuine, trustworthy, flexible with schedules and always went above and beyond...
Emily T.
Katie L.
Westbrook, CT
$17-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Graduate Student In Early Childhood Special Education, Former Autism Play Therapist : Yoga For Kids Certified
5.0
(2)
Hello,
Katie Liljedahl here and I am a graduate student at UC Denver studying Early Childhood Special Education. I began my work with children with special needs upon graduating college with a BA in English and nannying for a family with three children. The youngest child had cerebellum ataxia and was non ambulatory. I...
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Julia and I am 24 years old. I am currently a deans list doctorate of physical therapy student at the University of Hartford, and I live in Niantic CT. I am currently looking for a part time position while I am between clinical rotations for a family relatively close to Niantic who may need child care during the week...
Julia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I have know Julia since she was a little girl. I had been her gymnastics coach up until her high school graduation. She is a hard worker, very polite, caring, kind and a very funny person. Genuinely sweet. She had worked some birthday parties for us before she...
earl C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've spent the last 5+ years caring for my two aging grandparents who unfortunately both recently passed away. Each with varying health issues and dementia.
I am naturally nurturing and compassionate. As my family quickly realized it is incredibly hard to not only care for but manage the day-to-day operations of a household...
Alexandra can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, companionship, errands, mobility assistance, meal prep & more
5.0
"Allie took wonderful care of my elderly parents with dementia. She assisted with their daily activities of bathing, eating, going for walks, including taking them to their appointments. As their health deteriorated, her roles and responsibilities increased. My...
Care member
Paula G.
Clinton, CT
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(10)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I have had the pleasure of working with some fabulous families.. I have a great deal of experience in infant care on up.. I have 6 grandchildren .. I have had the pleasure of watching them for 25 years.. I started my journey on care. com after my youngest granddaughter went to school full time. Nurturing and compassion...
Paula can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Paula is trustworthy and reliable. She is kind and respectful. She is helpful with cleaning and is a hard worker. "
Care member
4.9
(9)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 16years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Respite Care. I will always make sure that your family member is happy and taken care of while I am with them. I love helping our elderly community and I have excellent references if needed. I am a diligent, hardworking individual who will make sure to...
Jean can also help with: Meal prep, errands, personal care, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Jean has been coming for almost two weeks now, bright and early, with a can-do attitude and a smile, every single weekday morning to help me take care of my mom.
She's been an absolute godsend - doesn't need to be given an itemized list of all the 101 things...
Rye H.
my name is Julia and i m 21 years old.
I am an animal lover and have had pets all my life (cats, dogs and even reptiles). I have pet sat and dog walked on occasion for others animals as well as my own.
I am new on care. com as a pet care provider but I have used care. com for child care jobs as well over the past three years...
Julia can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, administration of medicine, pet sitting
Melissa S.
Niantic, CT
$23/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hello all! My name is Melissa, I am 24 years old. I graduated in 2020 from Endicott College with a major in Psychology, and I am now enrolled in Endicott's Master's in Applied Behavioral Analysis program. I have grown up working with children; working as an occasional babysitter, a group therapy and group home associate for...
Melissa can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Old Saybrook, CT
Cindy G.
5.0
Cindy is friendly, has a good sense of humor, is extremely loyal and cares about the people she works for.
- Nancy V.
Kathryn N.
5.0
Kathryn is working with my young adult autistic daughter providing in home and out in the community support. This can be challanging, but Kathryn is patient and responsive to my daughter's needs. She works with me on activity and learning plans and implements them so that my daughter has fun and is...
- John O.
Charon M.
5.0
Charon worked with my mother as a companion as needed over the period of several months to a year. She always brought her cheerfulness and fun ideas for engaging my Mom. She helped with getting my Mom lunch and even brought fresh vegetables from her garden on occasion. She helped my Mom with...
- Jane P.
Adriana V.
5.0
I was a nervous wreck trying to find a solution for my two pups. My boys are very high energy, require medication, and were undergoing training at the time. I was very careful in the hiring and interviewing process of several pet sitters in my area. But thankfully, I found Adriana and I couldn't be...
- Christina S.
Paula G.
5.0
Paula is a great sitter and very helpful around the house.
- Lynn P.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Old Saybrook, CT
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Old Saybrook, CT?
To find a therapy dog near you in Old Saybrook, 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 Old Saybrook, CT?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Old Saybrook, CT is $22.67 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 Old Saybrook, CT?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Old Saybrook, 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 Old Saybrook, CT receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Old Saybrook, 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 Old Saybrook, CT help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Old Saybrook, 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.