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60 therapy dogs are listed in Shapleigh, ME
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 8 years
Therapy dogs in Shapleigh, ME
5.0
(4)
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: Hospice services, dementia, errands, meal prep, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:
CNA
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Nicole was an asset to our company, the backbone of our social services department. She was always available to help residents and their families with whatever they needed, as well as offering guidance and alternatives to stressful situations. She has a knack for...
Melissa S.
Kelsie M.
Shapleigh, ME
$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
I'm at cheer coach for massabesic youth cheering! I coach ages K-3rd grade. I also go to school at University of Southern Maine, studying physical therapy. I've been babysitting since I was 13 but now looking for something with more of a schedule!
Kelsie can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
Vanessa H.
Alfred, ME
$15-20/hr
I am a compassionate and reliable caregiver providing assistance to individuals. My experience includes; Bathing, dressing, grooming. Medication Management: Reminding individuals to take prescribed medications and ensuring proper dosages. Mobility Support: Assisting with walking, and physical therapy exercises. Companionship:...
Vanessa can also help with: Transportation, errands, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Dakota & I'm 29 years old. I was in the medical field for 8 years before making the career change to owning my own business.
I now own and operate my own cleaning business called Namaste Cleaning. I strive to individualize each cleaning to meet my client's needs & wants. I would love to see if my cleaning services...
Dakota can also help with: General room cleaning, changing bed linens, kitchen cleaning, window washing, bathroom cleaning
Hannah C.
Alfred, ME
$28-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
I'm a very experienced, fun, and friendly caregiver with a passion for taking care of others around me. My journey into childcare began with fulfilling babysitting roles, I will continue to go to grad school for occupational therapy at UNE in May after completing my undergraduate degree. I will graduate with a major in health...
Hi there. Reach out for any questions and/or to get on a schedule. I have a house cleaning business and I use no harsh chemicals. Let me know if I can service you!
Marissa can also help with: Attic cleaning, dusting, bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens, cabinet cleaning, basement cleaning & more
I have over six years of experience mixed in the medical field of caregiving. I have worked in acute psych, ranging ages from five to geriatrics. I have worked as a direct support professional, with adults that have anywhere from intellectual disabilities to brain injuries. I've designed day programs in a day program as a...
Jaclyn can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, respite care, errands, meal prep, transportation & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
At Hotel At Home, we are a woman owned small business. We believe every space deserves the luxury of a five-star experience. Specializing in high end cleaning for residential, rental, and commercial properties we transform your environment into a pristine and inviting sanctuary.
Let us bring order and tranquility to your spaces...
Ashley can also help with: Organization, general room cleaning, kitchen cleaning, changing bed linens, window washing, bathroom cleaning & more
Lisa L.
East Baldwin, ME
$15-25/hr
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I would love to help out with your fur babies, I can promise you they will have great care just as if they are my own. I have always had aninmals and always will, they have my entire heart, I am a dog mom to a few dogs and 1 cat currently. Other than my own dogs all my life I also have a few friends and people who I have...
Lisa can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking
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"Great communicator, super sweet with our dogs!"
Annie F.
4.8
(18)
Hired by 32 families in your neighborhood
Do you need pet care days, weekends, overnights, extended care? Experienced pet sitter and dog walker. I love animals! I own and love 3 cats and 2 dogs. I would love to help you out with your pets. This is not just a summer job for me! I am available year round for dog walking, cat and dog sitting, and pet taxi service. I am...
Karen can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
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"Karen is wonderful. My dog Ruby is a rescue with special needs. Karen is attentive, kind, experienced, and communicative. I had a concern about Ruby the day after we got back and I messaged Karen about it. Karen was extremely detailed in her response and helped me...
Carly W.
Nicole H.
Hollis Center, ME
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Nurturing, Happy And Patient Part/ Full Time Caregiver Available
5.0
(1)
I have been working with children with special needs for the past 5 years. More specifically, I am a certified Speech and Language therapy assistant which has given me so much experience. I find any gains children accomplish extremely rewarding, and love the look on their face when they have achieved something they have been...
5.0
"Nicole deserves 10 stars! We feel like we hit the lottery with her ever since she started working with our sister with Down Syndrome earlier this year. She is kind, patient, creative, outgoing, and an all-around sweetheart. We are so grateful that she chose to work...
Krista D.
4.5
(8)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
My experience covers a wide range of services. For over 10 years I have provided quality service for many homes & families. My Mom, a wonderful Irish women taught me all the tricks of the trade from a young age ! Had a very successful cleaning crew for many years . Cooking, Cleaning, Shopping, Laundry, Organizing, Miscellaneous...
Debra can also help with: Oven cleaning, general room cleaning, cabinet cleaning, changing bed linens, kitchen cleaning, bathroom cleaning & more
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"Debra is detail oriented and very pleasant to be around. She always has a smile on her face while she cleans. you can tell she really enjoys her work. "
Taryn 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: Bathroom cleaning, cabinet cleaning, attic cleaning, basement cleaning, carpet cleaning, changing bed linens & 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
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: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance & 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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Caring for elders is my passion because I enjoy spending time with them. I have worked overnights for many clients and am happy to provide a range of services. I have two grown children and have lived in Gorham for 19 years. I am fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Bella can also help with: Light cleaning, live-in home care, errands, meal prep, personal care, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
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"I hired Bella to care for my dad, who has dementia. It was one of the best decisions I've ever made. Not only did she take excellent care of Dad, but she cared for our whole family and became a beloved friend. Bella was ALWAYS on time. She did EVERYTHING above and...
Melissa P.
4.9
(11)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
service the lakes region and have been cleaning a variety of properties. I offer services such as general, deep and more personalized cleaning services. I am dependable and aim to provide the best services, individualized to each customer.
Will provide own supplies and
Pet friendly
Services throughout the year, offered to...
Samantha can also help with: Attic cleaning, cabinet cleaning, basement cleaning, changing bed linens, dusting, bathroom cleaning & more
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"Samantha B has been working for me for over a year as a Housekeeper for a vacation home I have. She is totally dependable and I entrust her to clean when we are not using the house when she can take on special projects. I like that she uses her own initiative and...
Care member
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
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have provided in-home support services to seniors for the past two years. I really enjoy learning what I can do to make the care receiver's day-to-day life be as comfortable and interesting as possible. For example, one of my past experiences was with a man who had Alzheimer's and we would spend a 10 hour day together while...
Pat can also help with: Personal care, respite care
5.0
"Pat has the most caring heart. She is also one of the hardest workers I've ever known! She softly delivers her advise and redirections! "
DeAnna M.
Cj K.
Biddeford, ME
$50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I have been providing pet care services for 12+ years! I offer a variety of solutions for your Pet Care needs and I would love the opportunity to talk w/you!
Cj can also help with: Daily feeding, pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"I have known Crystal for 20+ years and one thing is for certain, she has always been an animal lover! Animals are a part of the family and take as much priority when it comes to making sure they are fed, let out, and spent time with as her own children. I can think...
Lauren Q.
Alexandra L.
Lebanon, ME
$20-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
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so great to meet you. Imagine... having time to do the things you love without having to do the things you don't. Having spent the last 8 years in the cleaning industry, I have learned the ins and outs of what it means to work hard, be trustworthy, dependable and provide quality services to those in need. Clutter in the home...
Alexandra can also help with: Changing bed linens, general room cleaning, dusting, cabinet cleaning, kitchen cleaning, bathroom cleaning & more
5.0
"Ali is kind, friendly, trustworthy and hardworking! "
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Shapleigh, ME
Nicole R.
5.0
Highly recommend Nicole! She’s the most responsible, down to earth, detail oriented individual!
- Care member
Lisa L.
5.0
Great communicator, super sweet with our dogs!
- Annie F.
Karen H.
5.0
Karen is wonderful. My dog Ruby is a rescue with special needs. Karen is attentive, kind, experienced, and communicative. I had a concern about Ruby the day after we got back and I messaged Karen about it. Karen was extremely detailed in her response and helped me to figure out what was going on...
- Carly W.
Nicole H.
5.0
Nicole deserves 10 stars! We feel like we hit the lottery with her ever since she started working with our sister with Down Syndrome earlier this year. She is kind, patient, creative, outgoing, and an all-around sweetheart. We are so grateful that she chose to work with our family!
- Krista D.
Debra D.
5.0
Deb was such tremendous help for my family!! She helped us for well over 1 year ending in March 2019 when she moved out of the area. She came 2 days per week for 3 hours per visit. During each visit she would mainly do dishes, laundry, make beds, and then organize drawers/closets, some times prep...
- Christine C.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Shapleigh, ME
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Shapleigh, ME?
To find a therapy dog near you in Shapleigh, 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 Shapleigh, ME?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Shapleigh, ME is $22.50 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 Shapleigh, ME?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Shapleigh, 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 Shapleigh, ME receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Shapleigh, 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 Shapleigh, ME help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Shapleigh, 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.