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Caine L.

A Walk A Day Keeps The Vet Away!

West Hollywood, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience
Boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
Hey there! My name is Caine and I am offering walks or boarding services for all your little friends who might not get to go out during the day. I work from home as an accountant with my pug, Amara, and we would love to have you hang out with us during the day! I have professionally cared for animals for about 8 years now, and...

Alice M. says "Caine was so wonderful with my Husky. Bella is very "vocal" when I go on trips, but she immediately took to Joshua and they became fast friends. He is...

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Paula P.

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(0)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
I'm seeking a full-time nanny or nanny/family assistant position, Monday through Friday, with additional availability on weekday evenings and weekends. I have more than a decade of experience in childcare, including roles as a nanny, family assistant, camp counselor, and tutor. In addition, I spent 5 years working as a...
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Sarah B.

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
grooming
Hi, I'm Sarah! :) I grew up around all types of animals and have over 10 years of experience caring for both small and large pets. I absolutely love being around animals and have an open schedule right now, which means I can spend lots of quality time walking or sitting your furry friends. I also have a reliable car and can...

Roger B. says "Sarah grew up in a home with many animals. She has a gentle spirit that animals gravitate to. Though I have not seen her attending to human children, I can...

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Silvia R.

Mature Helper Available

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Bathroom cleaning
general room cleaning
carpet cleaning
organization
kitchen cleaning
+ 1 more
I am a mature woman fluent in Portuguese with many years of experience as a housekeeper/nanny and also as a cook. I also have a certification in Dietetics. I can provide all cleaning supplies. Education Dietetic Service Supervisor Los Angeles City College Curriculum completed in Spring 2017

Rona B. says "A family I work for hired Silvia - they said she's a lovely person and a wonderful cook!"

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Elis A.

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! I'm Elis, a caregiver specialized in early childhood development. I've been working with children all ages for over 8 years now. In Brazil, where I'm from, I've worked as a teacher and manager of an English school, where I've had the chance to learn about pedagogy and early childhood learning. I've taken neuroscience...

Elizabeth A. says "I was very nervous about using Care but after meeting Elis she made me feel completely at ease. She has such a wonderful attitude and was so great with...

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Sarah N.

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)
from
$38/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I have been caring for children for about 10 years. My parents ran a summer resort and I offered babysitting services for guests. I also nannied for 9 years during the summers for one particular family with 3 wonderful children who are now all young adults. I specialize in infant care. As for the past few years, I've nannied...

Frederique S. says "Sarah was beyond kind and loving for our son, she always put his needs first and made every moment amazingly fun for him! I highly recommend working...

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Brie D.

Tutoring / Child Care Services

Los Angeles, CA

4.7(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
Hello! I'm from snowy Anchorage, Alaska. I've worked in the elementary and high school general education and special education settings in public, non-public, charter, private schools, and homeschooling over the last 14 years. I graduated from the University of Anchorage with a Bachelor's Degree in Child Development and then...

Sarah L. says "Hired Brie to babysit my 4 month year old son. She was very easy to communicate with, arrived on time, and wonderfully cared for my son who was having a...

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Maya B.

Experienced And Attentive Pet Care Provider

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hello! I am very experienced in working with animals. I grew up with several dogs, cats, and horses, and helped train and take care of them. Additionally, I have worked for several professional pet care services such as PJ's Pups, Rover, and Wag (in both New York City and Portland). I have worked as both a dog walker and dog/cat...

Madison B. says "Maya was so great with our 10 week old Pug Pancake! He was well taken care of and so was our home. We will absolutely hire her again!"

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Luciano B.

Los Angeles, CA

4.0(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Bathroom cleaning
general room cleaning
carpet cleaning
window washing
kitchen cleaning
+ 1 more
'Hello!! I'm Luciano, from Argentina. I have been living in the USA since 2021. I am an international student at the College of Marin. I am in Corte Madera, California. This is one city in Marin, 15 minutes away from San Francisco. I have my own car to go anywhere, and I do not charge for gas. In 2018, I did a work and travel...

Bia A. says "I had the pleasure of having Luciano as my housekeeper today, and I am absolutely delighted with his service. Luciano is an enthusiastic individual who not...

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Monique S.

Overnight Newborn Care

Beverly Hills, CA

5.0(1)
from
$37/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Travel
Hello families! This post is for new or expecting families. Surely you have heard of the sleepless nights that come along with your new bundle of joy. While some parents say they wouldn't trade those sleepless night for the world, other parents say, that it's those same nights that stop them from having another one. Sleep...

Care Member says "My wife and I cannot recommend Monique enough. We hired her to sleep train our little S at about 5 weeks old and she had her sleeping through the night...

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Lucy B.

Lean On For Trusted Support & Care

Los Angeles, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Companionship
meal prep
errands
transportation
personal care
+ 1 more
Over the years, I have gained substantial experience in caring for aging adults, who often face chronic illnesses, physical conditions, cognitive decline, and other aging aspects. Understandably, emotions like fear, loneliness, and anxiety/depression may be common for both older adults and their family members. As a care...

Care Member says "Lucy has been invaluable to our family during a very challenging time. She is a hard worker, thoughtful, proactive, and kind. She's proven herself...

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Tasia H.

Calm Professional Newborn Care Nanny

Inglewood, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
Hello my name is Tasia and I have 18 years experience with childcare. I have been providing childcare services to families since 2006. In my first year working with the families I was a live-in, as their child was a newborn and the mother was suffering from an illness due to childbirth. I was responsible for bath time,...

Danielle H. says "Tasia has more skills than she gives herself credit for. I really under paid her. Not purposely but after I worked with her for some time I realized her...

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Veronica W.

Los Angeles, CA

from
$17/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
I am offering reliable and compassionate services for both dogs and cats. I have experience with all sizes of dogs and understand the unique needs of each pet. Whether it's daily walks, feeding, playtime, or basic grooming, I ensure a positive and joyful atmosphere!
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Dalia K.

Los Angeles, CA

from
$17/hr
10 years experience
Administration of medicine
pet transportation
pet sitting
pet walking
Hello! My name is Dalia and I provide pet sitting and dog walking services. I have several years of experience caring for a variety of pets such as dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, hedgehogs, and fish. I love animals and look forward to providing you the highest quality pet care.
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Alla S.

Marina del Rey, CA

from
$23/hr
Pet sitting
Loving pet sitter for dogs, cats & fish I have experience caring for dogs and cats of different sizes and temperaments. My services include dog walking, feeding, playtime, and keeping pets company while you're away. I'm also comfortable feeding fish and following detailed care routines. I understand how important pets are to...
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Gabriela Y.

Sherman Oaks, CA

from
$20/hr
8 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hi! I'm a passionate animal lover with over 8 years of experience caring for pets. I offer dog walking and pet sitting services, always treating every pet as if they were my own. Back in my home country, I have three dogs who are a huge part of my life. They've taught me the true meaning of love, loyalty, and responsibility...
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Emma M.

Los Angeles, CA

from
$25/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Emma and i'm currently a college student. I absolutely love kids and I am working towards getting my masters in child therapy. I am outgoing, talkative, a hard worker, and love anything active. I have worked as a gymnastics coach for ages 18 months - 15 years old for 3 years, volunteered in 3rd and 4th grade...
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Cerys B.

Autism Educator

Los Angeles, CA

from
$30/hr
5 years experience
I've worked with in home autism care for the last 5 years. I've worked with multiple non-verbal clients. Speech therapy, behavioral technician, occupational therapy. I'm very active and can lift over 80 pounds.
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Laura M.

Responsible Caring Person Who Also Loves To Clean And Cook!

Marina del Rey, CA

from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Errands
transportation
light cleaning
meal prep
I do not have any parents or grandparents but enjoy the company and wisdom of elders. I also believe that empowering and supporting people of all ages and abilities, to live on their own as they like, as long as they can, is a wonderful service to be able to provide to those in my community. I spent many years when I was young...
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Shereen K.

Part Time Pet Care

West Hollywood, CA

from
$20/hr
5 years experience
I provide a variety of different pet care services! I have been a dog walker for 5+ years and have grown up with dogs all my life. I can help with whatever pet related services needed!
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  • 60 therapy dogs are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $26.13/hr as of April 2026

  • The average star rating for rated therapy dogs is 5.0

Recent therapy dog reviews from local parents in Santa Monica, CA

Therapy Dogs in Santa Monica, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews of the 60 listed therapy dogs

Caine L.

Caine was so wonderful with my Husky. Bella is very "vocal" when I go on trips, but she immediately took to Joshua and they became fast...

- Alice M.

Sarah B.

Sarah grew up in a home with many animals. She has a gentle spirit that animals gravitate to. Though I have not seen her attending to human...

- Roger B.

Silvia R.

A family I work for hired Silvia - they said she's a lovely person and a wonderful cook!

- Rona B.

FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Santa Monica, CA

To find a therapy dog near you in Santa Monica, CA, 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.

The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Santa Monica, CA is $26.13 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.

There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Santa Monica, CA. 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.

When you hire therapy dog near you in Santa Monica, CA, 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.

When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Santa Monica, CA, 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.

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