Find Trusted Therapy Dogs Near Me in Taftville, CT
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Find therapy dogs in Taftville, CT that you’ll love
60 therapy dogs are listed in Taftville, CT
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 3 years
Therapy dogs in Taftville, CT
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have been a certified CNA for over eight years. I have extensive experience in Alzheimer's and Dementia. I am also a former EMT so I am knowledgeable in CPR and first aide care. I have experience in COPD using oxygen therapy, cardiac care, catheter care physical therapy exercises and bathroom and showering. I have also been...
Colleen can also help with: Live-in home care, personal care, dementia, hospice services
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"In the short time that we employed Colleen to care for our mother who had Alzheimer's, we came to know, trust and love her! From the very beginning she proved herself to be professional, knowledgeable and a very caring individual. Colleen was always very prompt,...
Linda U.
5.0
(1)
I am not your average Care Giver.... I have over 20 years of holistic body, mind and spirit centered care giving, teaching and training of others. Extensive experience with dementia and stroke clientele, hospice care, spinal degeneration and medication administration. My background is in Body Centered Therapies, Energy work,...
Charon can also help with: Live-in home care, respite care, hospice services, personal care, dementia
5.0
"Charon worked with my mother as a companion as needed over the period of several months to a year. She always brought her cheerfulness and fun ideas for engaging my Mom. She helped with getting my Mom lunch and even brought fresh vegetables from her garden on...
Jane P.
4.9
(15)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I have over 25 years senior care experience in care-giving. Experience with cooking, errands, grocery shop, light housekeeping, transport to appts, wheelchair transfers, feeding, bathing, medication .
I worked for a woman for 10 summers. I cleaned her house every week, did special projects for her, grocery shopping and appts. I...
Susan can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, errands, light cleaning, live-in home care, dementia & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Sue was great working for my mom who has advanced Parkinson’s and it required an awake at night caregiver to help with person care needs as she was up several times at night. Mom liked her, which was important."
Care member
5.0
(10)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I am a blessed mother of two grown children and grandma. I have spent my life devoted to being of service to others.
I made the shift to caregiving about 4 years ago after a dear friend was diagnosed with cancer and found it to be very rewarding. I cared for her from treatment to her last day. Most recently cared for a...
Katheryn can also help with: Mobility assistance, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, errands, companionship & more
5.0
"I have had the pleasure being trained and working with Kathy for over 3 years . We shared the same client and have learned so many different things from one another during that time. Kathy is an excellent caregiver who is very compassionate about what she does. Her...
Carola D.
5.0
(1)
I'm an experienced dog walker who has been walking and sitting dogs for clients for a little over four years. Most recently, I came from the Bay Area where I was walking for pet care service clients and have a 5 star rating overall. Being with animals is definitely the best part of my day and I couldn't imagine not being around...
Crystal can also help with: Pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet walking, boarding
5.0
"Crystal is great with my two dogs! She has been so helpful and reliable! I would highly recommend her for anyone else's fur babies :)"
Chelsea Q.
Cindy B.
Windham, CT
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
I have many years experience as a CNA, hospice, physical therapy. I am a very hard worker, compassionate, reliable and outgoing. I have many references . Please consider me for this .position. Look forward to speaking with you. Thank You, Cindy.
Cindy can also help with: Dementia, personal care, home modification, respite care, live-in home care, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Miss Cindy goes above & beyond her expectations, having her in our families life has been a true blessing.
She is modest and trustworthy, a person who always puts others before herself. This woman can easily work with humans of all ages and individual needs."
Emily M.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Julia and I am 24 years old. I am currently a deans list doctorate of physical therapy student at the University of Hartford, and I live in Niantic CT. I am currently looking for a part time position while I am between clinical rotations for a family relatively close to Niantic who may need child care during the week...
Julia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I have know Julia since she was a little girl. I had been her gymnastics coach up until her high school graduation. She is a hard worker, very polite, caring, kind and a very funny person. Genuinely sweet. She had worked some birthday parties for us before she...
earl C.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Shannon and I am a Certified Advanced Caregiver based. I have over 20 years of experience as a caregiver and offer respite services to families tasked in the care of their loved ones.
In my years of service, I also have experience with individuals returning home on rehab and can assist with the rehabilitation...
Shannon can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, companionship, hospice services, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"She was amazing. Kind, considerate and a pleasure to be around. We all loved her"
Suzanne O.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
I am a fun, loving, creative, and responsible babysitter and nanny. Over the past 15 years, I have been directly responsible for supervising over 200 children in group settings, residences, schools, and community settings. My responsibilities include supervision of children from newborn to 19 years of age. I have been a...
Arielle can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Arielle is a very caring and positive person, I would trust her with my own children. "
Nanette W.
5.0
(1)
Are you looking for a reliable and experienced caregiver for your children? Look no further! With over 15 years of experience caring for children of all ages, I am a patient, creative, and organized individual who is ready to provide top-notch care for your little ones. I am CPR and First Aid certified, and I have a clean...
Olivia S.
Chaplin, CT
$17-18/hr
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Olivia and I am 25 years old. After highschool I attended Manchester Community College and completed and received the certification from the Veterinary Assistant Program. Growing up I spent a lot of time caring for and being around a wide variety of animals, from horses to wild turkeys! The animal that is nearest to...
Olivia can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Kathleen M C.
North Stonington, CT
$23-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Healthy, Good Sense Of Humor, Smart And Young At Heart.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have many years of experience caring for seniors. I can help with Transportation Services, limited lifting and transferring, dressing, cooking, light housekeeping, companionship, conversation and etc. I am flexible with my hours and will do overnights.
My hobbies include cribbage, yoga, crocheting, gardening and Zumba, to...
Kathleen M can also help with: Companionship, mobility assistance, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, dementia & more
5.0
"She's a wonderful caregiver. Knows what she's doing in the kitchen. Makes nutritious meals and picks up the food. And she is very personable. You can't go wrong in hiring her"
Care member
Love spending time with animals, looking to help others care for their pets. Volunteer at animal shelter with dogs, and a dog owner. Passionate about ensuring all animals have a loving home and are well cared for. Volunteer at an animal shelter with rescue dogs. Big animal lover, hoping help people care for their own pets. Offer...
Erin can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation
Hello! My name is Michael and I have been working as a caregiver for a variety of different individuals since 2017. Originally from Indiana, I have worked in many different environments from a nursing home late-stage dementia unit, to managing a group home of seven clients with varying developmental disabilities diagnoses, to...
Shannon O.
Westerly, RI
$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
COMPASSIONATE ELDER CARE With A Helping Hand And Friendly Smile.
I loved working at both Seniors Helping Seniors and Stoneridge in Mystic for over 2 years as a devoted and doting care giver providing my seniors with assisted living management and health care services.
Especially keen on compassionate in home care in the most helpful ways I preformed all the day to day tasks with a joyful...
Shannon can also help with: Respite care, mobility assistance, live-in home care, personal care, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
Melissa S.
Niantic, CT
$23/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hello all! My name is Melissa, I am 24 years old. I graduated in 2020 from Endicott College with a major in Psychology, and I am now enrolled in Endicott's Master's in Applied Behavioral Analysis program. I have grown up working with children; working as an occasional babysitter, a group therapy and group home associate for...
Melissa can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hey there! My name is Emiliia.
I offer cleaning services, including deep cleaning and standard cleaning (weekly and biweekly).
I take a personalized approach to each client and make sure to consider your specific preferences.
Emiliia can also help with: Changing bed linens, kitchen cleaning, bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning, dusting, cabinet cleaning & more
Alexandra S.
Waterford, CT
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced, Warm, Nurturing, Creative And Fun Nanny/Family Assistant
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! As a seasoned and highly skilled Nanny with over 12 years of professional experience my objective is to utilize my expertise to provide unrivaled care and service to individuals and families who require exceptional service due to unique and demanding schedules. My educational background in Early childhood development has...
Alexandra can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
my name is Julia and i m 21 years old.
I am an animal lover and have had pets all my life (cats, dogs and even reptiles). I have pet sat and dog walked on occasion for others animals as well as my own.
I am new on care. com as a pet care provider but I have used care. com for child care jobs as well over the past three years...
Julia can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
December 2019 - February 2024 (4 yrs)
Developmental Therapist Associate & Service Coordinator at Beacon
February - November 2019 (9 months)
ABA Tutor at Park Avenue Elementary School
Position: ABA Tutor providing behavioral and instructional practices of Applied Behavior Analysis.
February - September 2019 (7...
Sabrina can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Taftville, CT
Colleen S.
5.0
I have to second the review from Mark that states, stop your searching and hire Colleen immediately! Best decision I ever made for my dad. In the short time Colleen was employed with us to help care for my dad she became like family, someone we could truly rely on. Colleen is a very special person....
- Lianne P.
Charon M.
5.0
Charon worked with my mother as a companion as needed over the period of several months to a year. She always brought her cheerfulness and fun ideas for engaging my Mom. She helped with getting my Mom lunch and even brought fresh vegetables from her garden on occasion. She helped my Mom with...
- Jane P.
Susan H.
5.0
Sue was great working for my mom who has advanced Parkinson’s and it required an awake at night caregiver to help with person care needs as she was up several times at night. Mom liked her, which was important.
- Care member
Katheryn A.
5.0
I have had the pleasure being trained and working with Kathy for over 3 years . We shared the same client and have learned so many different things from one another during that time. Kathy is an excellent caregiver who is very compassionate about what she does. Her compassionate nature, reliability,...
- Carola D.
Crystal H.
5.0
Crystal is great with my two dogs! She has been so helpful and reliable! I would highly recommend her for anyone else's fur babies :)
- Chelsea Q.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Taftville, CT
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Taftville, CT?
To find a therapy dog near you in Taftville, 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 Taftville, CT?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Taftville, CT is $19.33 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 Taftville, CT?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Taftville, 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 Taftville, CT receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Taftville, 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 Taftville, CT help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Taftville, 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.