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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 $17/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 3 years

Therapy dogs in Portsmouth, VA

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Peggy B.


Portsmouth, VA

$20-50/hr

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I have over 10 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Dementia. I can cook, feed, change, medication administering.

Deanna S.


Portsmouth, VA

$13-17/hr • 1 yrs exp

Helpful Sitter

I have 1 year of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Bathing/Dressing. I am CPR certified. Love helping to take care of your loved ones!
Deanna can also help with: Errands, personal care, light cleaning, meal prep

Shakyah W.


Portsmouth, VA

$10-20/hr • 2 yrs exp

Hi My name is Shakyah. I am 21 years old and I am a Corpsman in the United States Navy. I am CPR Certified. I live with my husband and two fur babies. I don't have any children of my own yet, but I have experience in childcare. When I was in high school I was a paid worker at my mom's childcare center. I've worked with children...

Lazarie M.


Norfolk, VA

$20-50/hr • 6 yrs exp

Caring Sitter Who Loves Creating Fun Memories!

5.0

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Lazarie. I have 6 years of experience as a babysitter/nanny. I love children and having fun! From playing educational games to playing "pretend", I will always look forward to creating fun moments with your child! I speak English and Spanish, so teaching either of these languages would be very enjoyable! I offer...
Lazarie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Lazarie is wonderful. She's kind, very experienced, punctual, dependable, and caring. She watches my 9 month old son while I work, keeping him engaged and making sure he's safe. Every time Lazarie arrives, our son gets so excited- he loves spending time with her...

Gabrielle T.

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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: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping
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: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance & 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 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...

Leif S.

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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: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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: Organization, bathroom cleaning, kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning, changing bed linens
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 7 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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Loved, loved, loved the way my 4 year old twin daughters would tell me how much they admire Daija! She's very respectful, reliable and very focus! She gets her job done when it comes to taking care of my twins while i am away at work! My daughters would say "When...

Asia J.

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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: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Cheyla is the best of the best. Our two year old learned numbers 1 thru 10, basic colors, shapes and the alphabet under Cheyla's care. I cried when she left our family, but for good reason because she got married and moved to away. Our family absolutely hands down...

Chelsey H.

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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: Specialized care, dementia, mobility assistance, hospice services, personal 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: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Tara cared for our busy 3 year old and 6 month old baby for almost a year. She is a wonderful caregiver who loves to teach, create, and help your children develop. She created sensory mats for our kiddos which they loved and did art projects to decorate our...

Callie M.

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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

First Aid

CPR

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: Meal prep, hospice services, companionship, live-in home care, dementia, mobility assistance & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

CNA

5.0
"My mom had dimentia and needed someone to look after her to keep her safe during the night. Renee was great with my mom - always patient and caring. She had a good attitude when my mom would do something feisty (like try and lock her out of her room). She was very...

Kris W.

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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: Dementia, respite care, visiting physician, visiting nurse, personal care, live-in home care & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Licensed Nurse

5.0
"It was a pleasure to having Mrs. Lena is part of our family she was a breath of fresh air she came in my family life when I needed desperate help she was able to help organize and stabilized my family as I worked and finished up my LPN its was a hard job but she...

Renee H.

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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 transportation, boarding, pet walking, pet sitting
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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: Administration of medicine, dog training, pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
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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: Kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning, changing bed linens, organization, bathroom cleaning
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Alicia A.


Norfolk, VA

$13-17/hr • 3 yrs exp

At Your Services

Im from California and while I was in college I worked for a care taking company for 18 months. Before that I've been my family's caregiver. And friends of the family have trusted me with their loved ones as a result. I have 3+ years experience with hospice and some equipment such as lifts and some medical procedures recovery.
Alicia can also help with: Errands, dementia, meal prep, transportation, hospice services, light cleaning & more

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

Lazarie M.

5.0

Lazarie was wonderful. We had her babysit our seven month old son for a couple days we needed her to come in at 6 AM and she was very punctual. Our son was having a few rough days due to teething, but she managed to keep him comfortable. She is very dependable and picked up on his routine very...

- Narjis M.

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.

Jordan B.

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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Therapy Dogs in Portsmouth, VA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed therapy dogs.