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60 therapy dogs are listed in Somerville, MA

The average posted rate is $21/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 4 years

Therapy dogs in Somerville, MA

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Madeline S.


Somerville, MA

$15-20/hr

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Preferred name: Isabel - it's my middle name. I've taken care of dogs for 17 years doing drop in visits, walks, and overnights. Not to mention I have had a labradoodle in the past and my pug, Bean, is at home in Houston with my Mom. Sadly, moving to Boston for school means I don't get to see her as much. Which is why I Rover!...
Madeline can also help with: Boarding
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Ava U.


Somerville, MA

$15-25/hr

Dog Walker & Cat Sitter

I am a kind and energetic pet care-taker. I provide pet walking and sitting services for animals of all shapes and sizes. As an experienced pet owner, I've taken care of German Shepherds, Golden Retrievers, Cats and Fish. I work full time as an Educator in the Boston Public Schools and hold a Masters in Education from Harvard...
Ava can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
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Kathleen M.


Somerville, MA

$15-20/hr • 4 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

I am an experienced dog-walker around Boston through the service and have handled dogs of all sizes and ages! I also have prior experience dog/cat sitting and am happy to do any cleaning/grooming that accompanies pet care. Overall just like having a fun time with animals and keep them company!
Kathleen can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
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Danielle F.


Somerville, MA

$15-20/hr • 3 yrs exp

I have 6 years of babysitting experience, which I took care of three families consistently. The first family was three girls, all two years apart; the second was two girls and a boy, and the third was one girl. I started watching each family when the oldest was in kindergarten. I was a daycare provider for a YMCA in New Jersey...
Danielle can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Riva D.


Somerville, MA

$20-30/hr • 9 yrs exp

Compassionate And Skilled Caregiver

I am a social worker with a passion for providing social, emotional, and basic household support for people of all of ages. I have experience working with children aged infant-20 years old in various capacities. I have provided individual therapy and community-based family therapy for the past 6 years. Prior to this, I have had...
Riva can also help with: Personal care, mobility assistance, companionship
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Gail M.


Somerville, MA

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

I love cats and dogs of all sizes, and I am even available to provide services for your non-furry friends. I grew up with all kinds of animals, including dogs, cats, fish, hamsters, and bunnies. I have been pet-sitting for 15 years. I am available to stop by while you're at work, or I can watch your animals for longer periods of...
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Hannah P.


Somerville, MA

$21-35/hr • 1 yrs exp

Future Occupational Therapist

I am a second year student in the Tufts occupational therapy doctoral program with a passion for promoting the well being of individuals of all abilities. I have caretaking experience working with individuals with special needs across the lifespan.
Hannah can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, errands, respite care, transportation & more
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Dahlia L.


Somerville, MA

$15-20/hr • 1 yrs exp

Passionate Pet Care Provider

Hi! My name is Dahlia , and I am thrilled to offer my services as a dedicated pet care provider. I've been an animal lover my entire life. From creating a pet safety brochure for my local animal shelter to taking care of my neighbors pets and my own, I've spent countless hours understanding and catering to the unique needs of...
Dahlia can also help with: Pet sitting
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Elizabeth L.


Somerville, MA

$27-32/hr • 1 yrs exp

Tutor

Hi! I am a clinician at a therapeutic school, and I recently obtained my Master's in Drama Therapy from Lesley University. I would love to tutor any age student, and excel working with those whose mental or physical health add barriers to learning. I am patient, curious, and thoughtful, and know that no single method works for...
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Rebecca R.


Somerville, MA

$17-20/hr • 1 yrs exp

Hi there! My name is Rebecca, and I'll be graduating with a doctorate degree in occupational therapy this coming May! I'm looking for part-time babysitting work for the spring and part of the summer while I study for my licensing exam and look for a full time job. I love kids, and have lots of academic, professional, and...
Rebecca can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

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Olivia F.


Somerville, MA

$18-23/hr

Occupational Therapist Mindful Babysitting

My name is Liv. I am a recent post grad as of May 2023 with an undergraduate degree in Healthcare Science & Masters degree in Occupational Therapy. I have relocated to Boston recently and I am looking for some gigs in providing care in the home, here is a little about myself... I grew up in Saint Peterburg, Florida and attended...
Olivia can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
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Olivia F.


Somerville, MA

$19-25/hr • 3 yrs exp

Sitter/Caregiver Of All Ages With An Occupational Therapist Background!

My name is Olivia. I am a recent post grad as of May 2023 with an undergraduate degree in Healthcare Science & Masters degree in Occupational Therapy. I have relocated to Boston recently and I am looking for some gigs in providing care in the home, here is a little about myself... I grew up in Saint Peterburg, Florida and...
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Olivia F.


Somerville, MA

$21-27/hr • 1 yrs exp

Occupational Therapist Caregiver

My name is Liv. I am a recent post grad as of May 2023 with an undergraduate degree in Healthcare Science & Masters degree in Occupational Therapy. I have relocated to Boston recently and I am looking for some gigs in providing care in the home, here is a little about myself... I grew up in Saint Peterburg, Florida and attended...
Olivia can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, errands, light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep & more
Hi! My name is Rebecca, and I'm a doctoral student in the occupational therapy department at Tufts University, graduating in May. I'm looking for part time work this spring and summer as I study for my licensing exam and look for a full time job. In my undergraduate education, I minored in special education, which taught me a...
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Aniyyah M.


Somerville, MA

$17-25/hr • 3 yrs exp

Looking for a trustworthy and passionate pet caregiver? Your search ends here! Hi, I'm Aniyyah, a dedicated pet lover ready to provide exceptional care for your furry companions. With a genuine love for animals and 6 years of experience, I offer reliable pet sitting, dog walking, and bathing services tailored to meet your pets'...
Aniyyah can also help with: Pet walking, administration of medicine, pet sitting, daily feeding, dog training
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Hannah P.


Somerville, MA

$15-25/hr • 6 yrs exp

I'm an incoming Tufts occupational therapy grad student seeking employment during my studies. I have always loved working with kids and hope to use my degree to help children of all abilities succeed in activities of daily living. This past school year I was a teaching assistant, working primarily with preschool-aged children....
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Hannah P.


Somerville, MA

$22/hr • 10 yrs exp

I'm an incoming Tufts occupational therapy grad student seeking employment during my studies. I have always loved working with kids and hope to use my degree to help children of all abilities succeed in activities of daily living. This past school year I was a teaching assistant, working primarily with preschool-aged children....
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Alexandra F.


Somerville, MA

$22-25/hr • 3 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Alex, and I have been working with children for the past 3 years at camps and schools. I am currently in an Occupational Therapy program at Tufts and hoping to spend my career working with children. I am adaptable, responsible, and can definitely be silly when needed. My aim is to create a safe, comfortable...
Alexandra can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

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Lilia V.


Somerville, MA

$25-40/hr • 4 yrs exp

Art, Music And Language Tutor

Hi, I'm Lilia. I have 10+ years of working with children in various roles. I used to work as an ESL tutor, and in the last 3 years I've worked in Cambridge Public Schools as a paraprofessional. I am also a visual artist, a musician and a singer. My formal education has been in ESL teaching, Visual Arts and Expressive Arts...
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Caitlyn M.


Somerville, MA

$30-32/hr • 6 yrs exp

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Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Caitlyn, I'm 24 years old with roughly six years of nannying experience! Ive also worked as a preschool teacher mainly in the toddler classroom while also helping out in the infant room for about one year. As well as my long experience with toddler aged children, I have also worked with a wide variety of ages from...
Caitlyn can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

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"Caitlyn is terrific!! We are so glad that she was able to take such excellent care of our daughter from the time the baby was approximately 4 - 9 months old. Caitlyn's passion for children was evident from our first meeting. Working with Caitlyn was a breeze -- she...

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Average Rating4.7 / 5

Therapy Dogs in Somerville, MA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 18 reviews of the 60 listed therapy dogs.