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Find therapy dogs in Portsmouth, VA that you’ll love

60 therapy dogs are listed in Portsmouth, VA

The average posted rate is $16/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 3 years

Therapy dogs in Portsmouth, VA

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Maria L.


Norfolk, VA

$13/hr • 1 yrs exp

My Name Is Maria And I Am A 18 Year Old ODU Student

3.0

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Hi, my name is Maria, and I take pride in providing top-quality cleaning services to help make your home shine. I'm detail-oriented, reliable, and passionate about creating clean, organized, and comfortable spaces. Whether you need regular maintenance cleanings, deep cleaning, or help with special projects, I'm happy to tailor...
3.0
"We hire maria and she was great she take good care of the kids "

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Candice E.


Norfolk, VA

$22-26/hr • 10 yrs exp

Private Duty Care Provider

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I have 10 years of experience in all health care settings I have worked with children up to elderly both hospital ICU and private settings. I have an associates in applied science in health care along with my CCMA and CHERS. I have a vast amount of jobs in critical care settings and behavioral facilities. I can help with...
Candice can also help with: Errands, companionship, dementia, hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Wound Care

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"I used Candice for my surgery appointment l. Everything went great, Candice was great at communication and sit through the surgery and helped me get home safely. I would highly recommend her services. "

Sari K.

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Christine C.


Norfolk, VA

$15/hr • 12 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I started working with kids when I was in middle school as a volunteer in my children's church. Then I began babysitting for families at the church during the week! One thing you should know about me is I am currently working on getting my Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy. I am focusing this on child development! My...
Christine can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep
5.0
"Christine is amazing. My children and dogs really enjoyed her. She is very dependable. I definitely recommend her as your next babysitter. Thank you so much Christine!!!"

Roselena M.

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Maya T.


Chesapeake, VA

$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Your New Babysitter

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Message me DIRECTLY for specific times and dates! Hi everyone, I'm Maya! I'm 25 years old, born in 1999. Outside of babysitting, I was a Behavioral Therapist, working with kids with autism. I was a certified Aggressive Behavior Technician and certified Trainer, training possible candidates in the field of ABA. I've worked with...
Maya can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"She's punctual and sends out detailed schedule of activities she completed with my child. She also check ins with you throughout the time especially if she goes on walks or takes him to the nearby park."

Monique S.

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Raissa B.


Chesapeake, VA

$24/hr • 9 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny With Over 8 Years Experience.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have a lot of experience with kids and people who can be great references if need be. I am looking for a family that needs childcare full time. I can also offer cleaning services, laundry, and cooking if needed! I speak Portuguese fluently, and am proficient in Spanish - if you're interested in helping your kiddos learn...
Raissa can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Raissa is awesome. My kiddo had a great time with her and I`d love to have her again. She is sweet and keep my son really busy with activities. It was really helpful to hired her. I will recommend this lady to all my friends. Thank you for being so kind with us....

Lauren V.

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Jordan B.


Suffolk, VA

$16-18/hr • 4 yrs exp

Flexible Sitter/ Nanny

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi Parents! I mainly offer nanny/recurring babysitting services. I am currently studying Child devolvement psychology at Hampton University! I have worked in childcare for 6 years in a daycare setting. I am looking to help a family in need of extra hands. My hours are extremely flexible and I am able to help with any chores...
Jordan can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I was very impressed with Miss Jordan. My kids are very hard to handle, but Miss Jordan had no problem with my children. The day I scheduled her to watch them. She was very understanding very persistent."

Timone W.

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Sonia T.


Chesapeake, VA

$20-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Sonia's Cleaning Service

My name is Sonia, I worked cleaning guest houses, private homes as a housekeeper and cook for over 10years. I'm very reliable, honest and take pride in what I do.
Sonia can also help with: General room cleaning, bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens, kitchen cleaning, organization
5.0
"She is very reliable, trustworthy, loyal, nice, sweet and very lovable person and loves to help people."

Glascoe A.

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Daija T.


Chesapeake, VA

$25-40/hr • 8 yrs exp

A Little About Me

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Daija and I'm 24 years old. I'm the oldest of 7 siblings. Right now, I worked at a private school called Strelitz International as a teacher assistant. Back when I was in high school, I took a Nursing program for a year. In that year I did clinical in the hospital and earned my CPR certification. I have taken...
Daija can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"She was great with my three children and they absolutely adore her. I couldn't have hired a better sitter. My children can be very rowdy/ hyper at times yet she always was able to handle them and calm them down. 10/10 service everyday."

Ahlaya J.

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Stephanie B.


Chesapeake, VA

$14-28/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part Time And Flexible Child Care Provider

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have loved being a mom more than any other job I've ever had and I really miss all the fun we had when my daughter was little and all the kids practically lived at my house. I just can't believe how quickly the time passed. So I babysit for my friends younger kids every chance I get and I thought it would make sense if I...
Stephanie can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Almost immediately after confirming, Stephanie was very engaging and contacted us for any requirements or particulars about our girls. On the day of, she arrived very well prepared with age-appropriate crafts and a wonderfully outgoing attitude for our daughters....

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Cheyla D.


Chesapeake, VA

$28-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part Time Care Giver/ Nanny/ Baby Sitter/ Personal Assistant

Hired by 21 families in your neighborhood

I sing, write music, and play the piano a bit. I've worked in child care for over 16 years and the holistic body care for 1 SERVICES OFFERED: *Feeding (age appropriate): (Shower & bottle training, table foods, also teaching healthy eating habits and the importance of eating healthy food choices.) *How to properly take care...
Cheyla can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We fully trust Chey with our children. She is dependable, considerate, and friendly with the children while striking the perfect balance of assertiveness with the children."

Eric W.

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Regina B.


Chesapeake, VA

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Southern Hospitality Bed N Baths

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello I am a seasoned CNA with over 25 years of experience. I have had patients age 0-100 plus. The service I provide is Bed and Bath. I charge by the visit not by the hour. I give baths and showers, change Linen etc.. , and make sure the patient is clean and comfortable be I leave. I have tons of experience but every patient is...
Regina can also help with: Mobility assistance, dementia, hospice services, personal care, specialized care
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

CPR

5.0
"We have found Regina to be the perfect fit and asset to our family. She provides exceptional care for my husband who had a severe stroke and does it compassionately. We don't need a sitter so having Regina handling my husband's needs was exactly what we were...

Lois P.

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Tara A.


Norfolk, VA

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Energetic, Dependable, And Experienced Child-Care Giver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have been working with children for well over 13 years. I have 10 1/2 years of nanny/ babysitting/personal assistant experience and 3 years of experience as a Behavior Interventionist, where I worked one-on-one with children who have special needs. Currently I am working in a multidisciplinary pediatric clinic for speech,...
Tara can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We've just hired Tara as our full-time nanny and couldn't be happier with our decision! Tara was extremely enthusiastic, professional, and punctual in all our initial online/text/phone conversations, and then when we finally met in person she was so friendly and...

Katelyn S.

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Candice E.


Norfolk, VA

$22-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Let Me Help You With Your Needs

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hello parents, I have 10 years exp in health care I do have references I also worked in a high level ICU for 3 years love children I also have one of my own. Services are non-refundable.
Candice can also help with: Travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Ms. Candice cared for our 2yr old boy when we were completely new to town - our boy not only found a trusted and loving adult, we also found a family friend! She is reliable, trustworthy and helps with planning in the best interest of the child. She also is a lot...

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Renee S.


Chesapeake, VA

$25-28/hr • 10 yrs exp

Certified Nursing Assistant-Part Time & Full Time

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

HI. My name is Renee. I am a licensed CNA, RMA , and Pharmacy Technician with over 3 decades of dedicated service. I specialize in providing care for clients with non-combative Alzheimer's and dementia. In addition to my specialized trainings, I have also worked in Nursing Homes, Hospital, ICU units, also in one of the largest...
Renee can also help with: Hospice services, companionship, dementia, live-in home care, mobility assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

CPR

5.0
"Renee has been working for my mom for several months now. She is professional and experienced and is committed to providing excellent care."

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Lena H.


Norfolk, VA

$15-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Royal Caregiver & Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Lena, and I'm a reliable, patient, and compassionate caregiver with over 20 years of combined experience providing exceptional care to seniors, individuals with dementia, and children of all ages. I'm CPR-certified, and my priority is always creating a safe, loving, and supportive environment tailored to your...
Lena can also help with: Personal care, dementia, live-in home care, respite care, visiting physician, visiting nurse & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Licensed Nurse

5.0
"My wife has dementia and Lena is great at trying to connect with her, She keeps her involved during her time with her and works hard at keeping her busy. Lena strives to find out what her clients likes and dislikes are to involve her in making decisions throughout...

Sharri K.

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Tieara J.


Norfolk, VA

$24/hr • 10 yrs exp

YOU ARE MY TOP PRIORITY

I'd describe my personality as bubbly, funny and unique. I love caring for seniors because I believe it is my calling. I've cared for my great grandmother, great aunt, grandmother and a dear close friend to whom I call grandma all before they moved on. Caring for them gave me the knowledge and skills that I have now to apply to...
Tieara can also help with: Errands, companionship, dementia, hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0
"I had no idea what in-home care would be, but hiring Tieara has put any and all of my concerns to rest. She is remarkable. She is very proactive in doing what l need without me having to ask. She only needs to be asked to do something once then it stays on her...

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Alicia A.


Norfolk, VA

$13-17/hr

At Your Service

Ive been around all sorts of animals my whole life. From dogs and cats to snaked and iguanas. They are like mini people when you build a bond with them and they have some crazy cool personalities.
Alicia can also help with: Pet walking, boarding, pet sitting, pet transportation
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Roda Jane P.


Chesapeake, VA

$13-15/hr • 2 yrs exp

Pet Lover Summer Care Giver!

Hello I am around the Chesapeake area for the summer and willing to care for any pets you may need! :) I love animals and have cared for a large variety in my life. I currently own two large dogs and a cat that I love very much. I can also offer cleaning services if you need them! Please let me know if you need my help!
Roda Jane can also help with: Pet walking, administration of medicine, pet sitting, dog training, pet transportation
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Jane K.


Chesapeake, VA

$25/hr • 2 yrs exp

Jane Cleaning Services

My cleaning services is just exceptional, I have experience of 4 years, I love cleaning and I do it willingly, try my services anytime and you won't regret.
Jane can also help with: General room cleaning, bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens, kitchen cleaning, organization
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Blondne A.


Chesapeake, VA

$17-25/hr • 3 yrs exp

Here's a concise version: Housekeeping Experience: With 3 years of experience, I provide meticulous and reliable housekeeping services. My responsibilities include cleaning, laundry, meal preparation, and organization. I possess excellent attention to detail, time management, and communication skills. I'm familiar with...
Blondne can also help with: General room cleaning, bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens, kitchen cleaning, window washing, organization & more

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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Portsmouth, VA

Maria L.

3.0

We hire maria and she was great she take good care of the kids

- Care member

Candice E.

5.0

Candice was our in-home nanny for about a month to bridge a gap in childcare over the summer. She was excellent with our daughter from the beginning, formed a connection with her, taught her things and they had many dance parties. She prepared food for her and managed naptimes seamlessly, among...

- Care member

Christine C.

5.0

Christine is amazing. My children and dogs really enjoyed her. She is very dependable. I definitely recommend her as your next babysitter. Thank you so much Christine!!!

- Roselena M.

Maya T.

5.0

Maya was wonderful! My toddler hasn't been left with a sitter and wasn't happy for mom to leave. Within minutes of me leaving Maya sent me pictures of the kids smiling and playing. She sent updates, and my kids ask for her to come play all the time!

- Kendra A.

Raissa B.

5.0

Raissa was an absolute treasure! We were visiting Seattle with our 3 girls and needed a sitter for two separate nights over a wedding weekend. She came to the home we rented and walked in with total confidence and ease of a true child care professional. I gave her a brief run down on our girls...

- Leif S.

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Therapy Dogs in Portsmouth, VA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 9 reviews of the 60 listed therapy dogs.