Find Trusted Therapy Dogs Near Me in Saco, ME
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Find therapy dogs in Saco, ME that you’ll love
60 therapy dogs are listed in Saco, ME
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 4 years
Therapy dogs in Saco, ME
Marie T B.
Biddeford, ME
$25-32/hr • 1 yrs exp
I have 36 years of experience in long term care and, 1 year of in home care. I can help with bathing, transportation services, and Light Housecleaning.
Marie T can also help with: Meal prep, errands, light cleaning, hospice services, personal care
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Julia! I'm a 19-year-old with a passion for working with children. I have 1 year of experience as an after-school counselor through Scarborough Community Services. I'm dedicated to providing a safe, fun, and creative environment for the kids I care for, and I always strive to make every moment engaging and enjoyable. I...
Julia can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Emily M.
Biddeford, ME
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello everyone! I am a recent graduate from the University of New Hampshire with a B. S. in Human Development and Family Studies and I will soon be attending the University of New England to begin my Master's of Occupational Therapy in May. I am a trained Lifeguard as well as certified in water-safety curriculum, which allows me...
Emily can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
I'm passionate about people, animals & serving others &somewhere along the way, it's developed into caring for what's important to them. Recently I decided to offer pet& housesitting. I love caring for their pets as I don't have any of my own at this time. In summary, I love caring for pets& people and share in the joy of caring...
Cristen R.
Gorham, ME
$15-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
Certified Behavioral Health Professional
First AID & CPR certified.
Currently employed as a section 28 Children's Service Coordinator, matching BHP's with children on my case load.
Experience working with children of all ages.
Experience working with childhood mental health and developmental disabilities.
Aliya S.
Biddeford, ME
$24/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Aliya. I'm very experienced nanny. I am energetic and positive person who will provide full care, safety and development of any child ages 1 through 10. I teach my baby skills of self-service, writing, spelling, reading, drawing. I can properly organize the daily routine of the child: walks, cooking and feeding,...
Aliya can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Lacey B.
Old Orchard Beach, ME
$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
With over 10 years of combined childcare, preschool, private nanny services, and public school special education, I am confident that I will be an excellent choice for your childcare needs. I enjoy playing outdoors and exploring nature, arts and crafts, teaching independence and life skills, and having fun!
I am looking for a...
Lacey can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello! I'm Kennedy. I have been flipping airbnbs for the past three years, and am hoping to find another home to clean to acquire some additional income. Services I provide include wiping surfaces, dusting, vacuuming/washing floors, cleaning appliances, cleaning bathrooms, making beds/doing laundry, washing windows, and basic...
Kennedy can also help with: General room cleaning, kitchen cleaning, organization, changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning, window washing & more
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm a friendly and experienced housekeeper with a background in healthcare and customer service. I am organized, have a great attention to detail and I take a lot of pride in the work I do. I would be happy to help save you some valuable energy and take care of all your cleaning needs.
Holly can also help with: Cabinet cleaning, carpet cleaning, dusting, general room cleaning, bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens & more
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
First off, I love children! I have 14 years of teaching and tutoring experience in diverse settings in the Boston Area. For the past 18 months, I have been teaching reading, math, and speech intervention one -on -one to students with special needs at LindaMood-Bell in Newton, MA. I also have 7 years of nannying experience, which...
Gabrielle C.
Windham, ME
$24-25/hr
Experienced And Caring Pet Sitter Providing In-Home Services And Drop-In Visits
5.0
(1)
Hi there! My name is Gabby, and I am a reliable and compassionate pet sitter offering in-home pet sitting and drop-in visits for your furry friends. With a lifelong love for animals, I have experience caring for various pets, including dogs, cats, and small animals.
My services include:
- In-home pet sitting: I will stay at...
Gabrielle can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation
Erin M.
Kennebunk, ME
$20-50/hr • 9 yrs exp
Summer Nanny And Tutoring Services Available Full Or Part-time
5.0
(1)
Hi, my name is Erin. I am an elementary teacher looking for a summer nannying and/or tutoring job. I have taught third grade, kindergarten, Title I/RTI, worked as a teacher's assistant, and a substitute teacher. I earned my Bachelor's Degree in Theatre and Dance from the University of New Hampshire and my Master's in Education...
Erin can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Erin truly enjoys being around babies. She enjoys all aspects of baby life from playing to feeding to bedtime and everything in between. I should mention, at the time, we had twin 18 month olds. She had a double dose of toddlers and handled it with the grace of a...
Heidi K.
Laura O.
Wells, ME
$35/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am a mother of three young adult children who is available for housecleaning services. I am thorough with good attention to detail and particularly enjoy laundry. I am available for weekly, bi-weekly, or occasional/one time cleanings.
I am also available to provide a laundry service where I either
A) I come to your home...
Laura can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning, dusting, changing bed linens, cabinet cleaning, carpet cleaning & more
5.0
"We can always count on Laura to deliver top-notch cleaning services. Her commitment to excellence is evident in the way she leaves our condo looking fresh, clean, and sparkling. She's a true professional who communicates clearly and consistently with us, making it...
Care member
5.0
(8)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have been working in home management services for over 30 years now. I am comfortable dealing with large homes to small condos, making sure to be careful with details you request and your priorities first. I can make my own natural cleaning supplies or use what you already have. Besides what is listed and checked in my job...
Venita can also help with: Changing bed linens, attic cleaning, cabinet cleaning, carpet cleaning, bathroom cleaning, basement cleaning & more
5.0
"Venita is quite simply the best provider of house-cleaning and -managing services I've ever hired in over 25 years of hiring people in this domain. She is smart, fast, deeply knowledgeable about products, warm, and thorough. I cannot possibly recommend her highly...
Amy E.
Dasia S.
Sanford, ME
$24-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Allow me to help you with all of your house keeping needs! I am available for cleaning on Monday-Wednesday 8am-11am! I am detail oriented, diligent, reliable, and absolutely happy to help! I understand everybody's lives are specific to them and cleaning is hard to attain all of the time, I speak form experience with my own home....
Dasia can also help with: Changing bed linens, basement cleaning, cabinet cleaning, attic cleaning, carpet cleaning, bathroom cleaning & more
5.0
"She has been great! Always the professional, willing to go above and beyond, thorough, personable, on-time, willing to do any task asked of her, and she takes satisfaction in a job well done and in pleasing her customer.
Highly recommended!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Jane. I am 25 years old. I recently moved to Portland to pursue a masters in occupational therapy. I am currently working at a school for children with autism spectrum disorder. I started babysitting in high school and have worked in afterschool programs and nannying positions ever since. I am working or in...
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Jane is absolutely (without question) an amazing help to our family. She has to go back to College this Fall but I would hire again in a heart-beat. If she has some time during her school year, she will be a great help to you!!!! But we plan to hire her every...
Modupe C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, My name is Danah!
Here is a little bit about me:
I am currently in Graduate school at Springfield College to get a Masters in Occupational therapy. During my undergrad at Springfield I was also a member of the women's gymnastics team.
I have a strong passion for working with Kids with tons of experience! Since the age of...
Danah can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Danah was great with my 6 year old daughter. She played games with her, took her for a walk and cooked her meals. I would definitely recommend Danah for babysitting!"
Katherine H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Kendra and I graduated from college with a degree in Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies and currently getting my Bachelors in Nursing! I have always been passionate about working with individuals with disabilities. I have experience working with teenagers with autism. I also worked with an individual with a...
5.0
(3)
AVAILABILITY: start part time March 2024
I started out working as a CNA in 2014 and then received my Bachelors degree in Psychology with a minor in social work in 2017 and started transitioning my care from personal 1:1 to social work.
I've taken a step out of the nursing home setting and would like to transition to home...
Nicole can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, hospice services, errands, meal prep, companionship & more
Skills:
CNA
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Nicole is very caring. She has wonderful follow through, and is super dependable and knowledgeable. If she doesn't know the answer, she will find it."
Heather A.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Please note I am a Registered Medical Assistant, that option was not available.
I have been a middle school teacher and a RMA.
I have a powerful work ethic. Therefore I am reliable, dependable, trustworthy and dedicated.
I have a positive attitude about most things. I make lemonade.
My passions are yoga, reading, gardening (...
Jodi can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, companionship, meal prep, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Licensed Nurse
CNA
5.0
"It is my pleasure to provide a review of Jodi, who cared for my father diagnosed with mid-level Alzheimer's. Jodi is an exceptional caregiver who displayed a great sense of humor, patience, and creativity in finding activities that my father enjoyed.
Jodi's...
Matthew M.
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Saco, ME
Erin M.
5.0
Erin truly enjoys being around babies. She enjoys all aspects of baby life from playing to feeding to bedtime and everything in between. I should mention, at the time, we had twin 18 month olds. She had a double dose of toddlers and handled it with the grace of a ballerina! She was a real asset to...
- Heidi K.
Laura O.
5.0
We can always count on Laura to deliver top-notch cleaning services. Her commitment to excellence is evident in the way she leaves our condo looking fresh, clean, and sparkling. She's a true professional who communicates clearly and consistently with us, making it easy to trust her with our home.
- Care member
Venita G.
5.0
Venita has been working for us for a year and a half and we're so grateful to have her! She's very detail oriented, extremely thorough, respectful of your needs and always willing to do more. We couldn't ask for more from her and highly recommend her!
- Julie M.
Dasia S.
5.0
She has been great! Always the professional, willing to go above and beyond, thorough, personable, on-time, willing to do any task asked of her, and she takes satisfaction in a job well done and in pleasing her customer.
Highly recommended!
- Care member
Jane E.
5.0
Jane is absolutely (without question) an amazing help to our family. She has to go back to College this Fall but I would hire again in a heart-beat. If she has some time during her school year, she will be a great help to you!!!! But we plan to hire her every summer/holiday she is available :)
- Modupe C.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Saco, ME
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Saco, ME?
To find a therapy dog near you in Saco, ME, 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 Saco, ME?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Saco, ME is $19.73 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 Saco, ME?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Saco, ME. 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 Saco, ME receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Saco, ME, 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 Saco, ME help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Saco, ME, 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.