Find Trusted Therapy Dogs Near Me in Shelton, CT
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Find therapy dogs in Shelton, CT that you’ll love
60 therapy dogs are listed in Shelton, CT
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 8 years
Therapy dogs in Shelton, CT
Kamika H.
West Haven, CT
$17-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hi my name is Kamika I am a mother of two I am a CNA a PCA I have my CPR for adults and infants I am a licensed phlebotomist I have over 15 years as a can and PCA I do not smoke I love animals I'm looking to provide service and be a great help to whoever I can
Kamika can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, respite care, home modification, live-in home care, personal care & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"I interviewed Kamika on Thursday August 13, and I found her to be a "very" unique candidate with an openness of herself both personally and professionally. She went over a list of strengths and she immediately told me how she planned to use her strengths to make...
Eddie C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Maddy, and I'm a full-time graduate student at the University of Connecticut, pursuing a Master's in Social Work to provide therapy for children, adults, and families. Before starting my graduate studies, I worked in medical advertising and neuropsychology. I'm now seeking a full-time nannying position for the summer...
Maddy can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Maddie is an amazing babysitter. She is energetic, smart and very dependable. I trust her completely with the care of my 6 year old son.
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Jennifer K.
5.0
(1)
I currently don't offer pet care, -- only CHILDCARE.
Olga can also help with: Pet walking
5.0
"Olga has watched my dog, Louie in her home on many occasions, ranging from one overnight to 3.5 weeks. Our dog, Louie is a precious member of our family and he is quite attached to us. He gets nervous when we aren't with him, but every time our car gets close to...
Elise C.
Christella J.
West Haven, CT
$25-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Christella. I graduated from Nassau Community College with my associate in Liberal arts. I have 9 years of experience working as a home health Aide and one year working as a nursing assistant. I used to work on the tracheostomy floor and I had patients with tube feeding, thickening, and all types of diet plus kosher....
Christella can also help with: Errands, companionship, light cleaning, dementia, home modification, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Christella was as wonderful as I had expected she'd be from our first call. I was looking for someone who was intelligent, strong, intuitive, hard working and kind and she was all of those things and more. Anyone would be lucky to have her work with their loved...
Reginald R.
Anna M.
Trumbull, CT
$22/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My names Anna and i'm looking for a family to provide my services. Im 23, and have a very positive attitude. I'm also very active so I don't mind taking the kids to the park, etc. If any help with homework is needed id be happy to provide! A little bit about my experience: I provided nanny services every day after...
Anna can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I highly recommend Anna M as a childcare giver. She has watched my children (ages from 5 to 12) over the years when home from college. Anna is not only excellent with my children, she is a very responsible child sitter.
Anna always comes to my house on time,...
Cathy D.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have 10 years of experience. I started as a mothers helper and moved up to reoccurring babysitting. I also worked as an after school aide for third and 4th graders for a year in high school. Moving on to college I started working at a daycare. I worked at this daycare for 2. 5 years and mostly worked with ages 1-2-year-olds. I...
Julia can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Julia and then had to cancel as plans changed and even with all of that as soon as plans Changed again she was right there to take it on babysitting. She was punctual she was reliable very respectful she listened to everything we'd had to say as parents...
James B.
Dustina A.
Ansonia, CT
$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Professional, Honest, Trustworthy, And Detail Oriented Housekeeper And Organizer!
4.9
(17)
Hired by 16 families in your neighborhood
I am a young professional running my own cleaning and organizing service in which I do the work! I absolutely love what I do and enjoy seeing the results after I am done with projects. I currently have over 6 weekly/biweekly cleaning jobs and am a professional organizer for a few families. I know how great it feels to be...
Dustina can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, attic cleaning, changing bed linens, basement cleaning, cabinet cleaning, carpet cleaning & more
5.0
"Dustina is fantastic ! Such great, positive energy. She helped me organize my basement and really motivated me to make my space work better for us. Can't wait to have her back "
Joelle W.
4.0
(1)
I did volunteer services at the Kennedy Center in Trumbull (special needs school). I work with people who have autism. We meet with parents whose children have autism, Asperger's, etc. I am a passionate, caring, reliable person. I have been working as a nanny for many years, and I want to spend my time with special kids, too. I...
4.0
"I wanted to let perspective families know that Julia was the first to respond to my add, and was fast and expediant in her communications. I cannot rate her quality of care because she did not work for our family, but I wanted to provide positive feedback on my...
Adriene R.
Ashlee T.
Monroe, CT
$22/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a passionate Substitute Teacher with extensive experience in preschool, day camp, nanny/ babysitting and grade school settings. I do not exclude house chores, meal prep, diapering, potty training, from my services and am dedicated to providing compassionate care during sickness, behavioral or sleep regressions. Trained in...
Ashlee can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
CNA
CPR
5.0
"One of the kindest/hardest working people I've ever met. Back when my son and daughter were about 1-2 years old, I had the privilege of using her services. She was NEVER late and extremely flexible with her schedule. She cooked meals, did their laundry, set up arts...
Andres L.
Leah R.
Orange, CT
$20/hr • 1 yrs exp
A Full-time College Student Who's Looking To Make New Animal Friends :)
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Leah and I'm a 24-year-old seeking work in animal care. I am currently a student at Penn Foster attaining a degree in Veterinary Technology. I also have experience working as a shift supervisor at Daycare where I cared for 30+ dogs in daycare, boarding, grooming, and training services.
I have decided to...
Leah can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"My little pug was so happy for the company! Thank you! "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Cleaning a home is always a difficult task especially when there is not enough time to do it, for me as a cleaning professional for 9 years it is pleasant to see how my clients are happy living in a clean environment. I provide my services cleaning houses, condos, apartments, offices, and buildings in general. For me, it is...
Nancy can also help with: Cabinet cleaning, basement cleaning, dusting, bathroom cleaning, carpet cleaning, changing bed linens & more
5.0
"I'm very happy with Nancy is very responsible, trustful, and very punctual. I definitely recommend her 100% . She knows what she's doing. She's very good and cleaning and organizing. Please give her a call."
Jake M.
Samantha S.
Bridgeport, CT
$25-40/hr • 7 yrs exp
From Nanny To Cognitive And Sensory Motor Specialist
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Sam! Im 30yo, background in Nursing, ChildCare, Art Education, Neurodevelopment & more. My personal interests include being an artist/baker/maker! I worked as a Nanny for 4 years & loved every moment. The last family I nannied for FT, I worked w/ an epileptic, autistic nonverbal 5yo. Becoming a part of her life made me...
Samantha can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Sam is someone I feel I can really trust to take care of my children. She's creative, kind, nurturing and hands-on when it comes to children and keeping them busy with screen-free play and activities which is a plus. You can feel secure in knowing your child will...
Joanne R.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I live in the Edgewood neighborhood in New Haven. I am a Family Advocate at a local day care. I am available for long-term hire for the afternoons and evenings, and am also available for one-time hire on the weekends. I love kids and they love me! I have over 10 years experience in child care; I have worked as a...
Joy can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We met Joy when she performed puppet shows in our town! My kids loved her and I always felt safe leaving my kids with her. We liked her so much we took her on a family vacation with us! She's easygoing, dependable and flexible."
Jean A.
5.0
(1)
Hello, families! My name is Mirna, and I am an experienced nanny with a passion for caring for newborns and toddlers. As a live-out nanny, I offer occasional and part-time services, providing your little ones with the love and attention they deserve while ensuring their safety and well-being.
I prioritize open communication and...
Mirna can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Mirna was very attentive to our son. She tidied up the playroom and kitchen while he napped, and offered to do his laundry. She kept meticulous notes of the day. Definitely will hire her again. "
Gabriella F.
Laura M.
Orange, CT
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Vaccinated Woman Offering Affordable Household Cleaning
5.0
(27)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
I take pride in my work and would like to make your home smell fresh and clean. I have all my cleaning materials or can use yours. I have worked at resorts and know exactly what needs to be done or attended to. My preferred work is housecleaning. I am also capable of doing laundry washing and folding. Right now I have a couple...
Laura can also help with: Changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning, oven cleaning, cabinet cleaning, general room cleaning, kitchen cleaning & more
5.0
"Punctual, dependable, honest, thorough."
Hope J.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
You need pet care, and I love pets! It's a win-win. I provide services for all types of animals, with dogs and cats being my most frequent requests. I am open to overnight boarding, doggie day-care, drop-in visits at your house, as well as simple walks. I will follow your regular routine with your pet and can send you pictures...
Emma can also help with: Pet walking, boarding, pet sitting, pet transportation
5.0
"Emma has a great heart and great work ethic. Her organizational skills and attention to detail make her very easy to work with. Her concern for those she is caring for comes through like a bright light! She is safety focused, attentive to the needs of those she...
Kathy G.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Hi families! My name is Joanna.
I'm currently a junior at Sacred Heart University studying to become an elementary educator. I'm also a Stratford resident! I'm currently a 3rd grade pre service teacher in Fairfield as part of my SHU clinical placement.
I've been on care. com since 2022 and have had the pleasure of working with...
Joanna can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Joanna is great!! Not only has she watched my kiddo, she's great with my two dogs as well! She is super dependable, organized and fun! I'm so glad to have found her!"
Lacey M.
3.7
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am an experienced mom, both of my daughters are grown and out of college. I have a lot of experience working with children of all ages. I have an associate's degree in Physical Therapy and have worked with people of all ages. While my girls were growing up, I was an active leader in the Girl Scouts and a counselor at a camp. I...
Shelly can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"After a recent interview with Shelley, I can assure you that she is punctual, professional and cares deeply about children. We decided to use a center for our needs but would have been very comfortable with Shelley watching our children! "
Jenna R.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Patient service-oriented and compassionate CNA seeking a position in Home Care. Bringing hands-on experience in providing excellent personal care services to assist clients with daily needs in the most effective way. 15 years experience and CPR certified.
Shannien can also help with: Errands, companionship, meal prep, dementia, home modification, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Overall, I wholeheartedly recommend this exceptional caregiver for anyone in need of compassionate and professional care."
Care member
5.0
(6)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Competent and dependable housekeeper with +10 years experience in private residences. Valued for impeccable standards in maintaining a clean, sanitized, tidy and pleasant environment for houses and clients. Skilled at selecting the best tools and methods for all cleaning jobs. -Housecleaning Skills & Services- Daily & Deep...
Kateryna can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, attic cleaning, changing bed linens, basement cleaning, cabinet cleaning, carpet cleaning & more
5.0
"Kateryna has been phenomenal! I would highly recommend her to anyone. Prompt, impeccable service-my house has never been cleaner. She is honest, fair, and flexible when necessary."
Elizabeth B.
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Shelton, CT
Kamika H.
5.0
She is reliable and always willing to go the extra mile and do what’s asked.
- Care member
Maddy E.
5.0
Maddie is an amazing babysitter. She is energetic, smart and very dependable. I trust her completely with the care of my 6 year old son.
- Jennifer K.
Olga M.
5.0
Olga has watched my dog, Louie in her home on many occasions, ranging from one overnight to 3.5 weeks. Our dog, Louie is a precious member of our family and he is quite attached to us. He gets nervous when we aren't with him, but every time our car gets close to Olga's house for a visit, he perks up...
- Elise C.
Christella J.
5.0
Christella was as wonderful as I had expected she'd be from our first call. I was looking for someone who was intelligent, strong, intuitive, hard working and kind and she was all of those things and more. Anyone would be lucky to have her work with their loved one.
- Reginald R.
Anna M.
5.0
Anna is a great woman that is very dedicated and motivated. She is great with children, plus she can drive!
- Hannah S.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Shelton, CT
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Shelton, CT?
To find a therapy dog near you in Shelton, CT, 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 Shelton, CT?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Shelton, CT is $22.89 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 Shelton, CT?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Shelton, CT. 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 Shelton, CT receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Shelton, CT, 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 Shelton, CT help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Shelton, CT, 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.