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Matthew R.

Wakefield, RI

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hello! My name is Matthew. I am currently in graduate school to earn my doctorate in physical therapy. I love babysitting and pet sitting on the side to have money to put towards living expenses as well as educational expenses such as textbooks. My passion for babysitting and pet sitting came from babysitting my cousins at a...
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Wakefield, RI

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$15/hr
Pet transportation
pet walking
Hi! My name is Janel, I'm excited to offer my services to help keep your dogs happy and active. I have a genuine love for animals and a proven track record of providing safe, enjoyable, and enriching walks for dogs of all sizes and breeds. I'm reliable, punctual, and always prioritize the well-being of the dogs in my care. I'm...
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Wakefield, RI

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Grooming
pet walking
pet sitting
I have always loved dogs & cats and have experience working in a veterinary hospital that also offered boarding services. This gave me incredible experience with animals, beyond just my own family pets.
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Excellent Pet Care When You Can't Be There

Wakefield, RI

5.0(0)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Pet transportation
pet walking
boarding
administration of medicine
I've been caring for pets for over 25 years in their homes and mine. My family and I love animals, especially dogs. We do doggie daycare in our home, which has almost an acre fenced in the backyard. I also provide daily dog walks and in-home visits, as well as overnights in our home and pet-taxi services.
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Wakefield, RI

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Hi! I am a skilled behavioral health professional with 3+ years of experience in ABA therapy, behavioral support, and evidence based behavioral intervention skills to support children with autism and other developmental disabilities. I am passionate about advocacy, inclusion, and fostering independence in my clients across all...
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Madison M.'s Photo

Wakefield, RI

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$30/hr
Transportation
meal prep
light cleaning
errands
Hi! I'm Maddy, a recent Occupational Therapy graduate with clinical experience in a skilled nursing facility, where I supported older adults with a wide range of medical conditions. I've worked closely with nurses, therapists, and interdisciplinary care teams to deliver safe, client-centered, and compassionate care. I'm CPR and...
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Winter Break Babysitting

Wakefield, RI

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$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi! I'm Maddy and I've worked with children for 6+ years through babysitting, offering transportation, school-based fieldwork, animal-assisted therapy, and as a Behavioral Technician for kids with special needs. I recently earned my master's in Occupational Therapy and am CPR/First Aid certified, with advanced training in...
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Matthew R.'s Photo

Wakefield, RI

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Matthew. I am currently in graduate school to earn my doctorate degree in physical therapy. I am doing babysitting as my part time job while I'm in school to earn my degree. I love working with children of all ages and this is reflected in my career choice of a pediatric physical therapist! If you have any...

Megan F. says "Matt was amazing with my five year old! He was outstanding and very accommodating with last minute changes. He was punctual, polite and appropriate! My...

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Matthew R.'s Photo

Wakefield, RI

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$15/hr
Hello! My name is Matthew. I am currently in graduate school to earn my doctorate in physical therapy. I like to help individuals with whatever they may need in my free time. From childcare to pet sitting to running errands, I am happy to help in any way that you may need. Feel free to reach out to me with any questions that you...
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Matthew R.'s Photo

Wakefield, RI

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$15/hr
Meal prep
light cleaning
mobility assistance
errands
companionship
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Matthew. I am currently in graduate school to earn my doctorate degree in physical therapy. In my free time I like helping individuals with whatever help they may need. From child care, to senior care, to peg care, to running errands, I am happy to help in whatever area that you may need. Feel free to reach out...
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Matthew R.'s Photo

Wakefield, RI

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$22/hr
Hello! My name is Matthew. I am currently in graduate school to earn my doctorate degree in physical therapy. In my free time I like to help individuals with whatever help they may need. From senior care and child care, to pet care, to running errands, and tutoring, as an individual who is invested in medicine and dedicated...
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Matthew R.'s Photo

Wakefield, RI

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$18/hr
General room cleaning
dusting
kitchen cleaning
changing bed linens
cabinet cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Matthew. I am currently in graduate school to earn my doctorate in physical therapy. In my free time I like to help individuals with whatever help they may need. From child care, to senior care, to pet care, to housekeeping and running errands, I am happy to provide any assistance that is needed. As an...
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Wakefield, RI

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$20/hr
2 years experience
General room cleaning
changing bed linens
kitchen cleaning
carpet cleaning
bathroom cleaning
+ 1 more
I have had the pleasure of proving housekeeping duties, 3-4 times a week to a local elderly family for the past 2 years. My services include cleaning laundry, bed linens, bedrooms, bathroom & kitchen. In additional to weekly services I provide a once monthly deep clean of high traffic rooms & areas of the house. Organization of...
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Trustworthy And Dependable Professional

Wakefield, RI

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$10/hr
10 years experience
I am an extremely caring and compassionate person who loves providing help to those in need. I can provide an array of services including, pet care, shopping, transportation to medical appointments etc, and house-sitting.
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Kelly M.'s Photo

Wakefield, RI

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$20/hr
1 year experience
My son needed special care as a younger child but has made such wonderful progress through Early Intervention services that he no longer needs special education. I am grateful for special needs providers and would like to assist other families with the care of their special needs loved ones.
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Wakefield, RI

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$22/hr
Kitchen cleaning
general room cleaning
window washing
changing bed linens
bathroom cleaning
Hello, My name is Haley and I am looking for some part time work as either a babysitter or a house cleaner. As a babysitter, I am great with kids. I babysat often throughout my teenage years and have earned the trust of both families and children. As a house cleaner, my father has owned a janitorial service company for 30...
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Errands And Odd Jobs Provider

Wakefield, RI

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$15/hr
10 years experience
I have taken care of my own home since 1990, and have loved doing it, learning along the way how best to take care of its needs, whether I can do it myself or need to get some help. I have 6 years of professional garden maintenance experience, and love to be of service.
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Wakefield, RI

4.5(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 30 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi! Thank you for visiting my profile. I am a caring and calm childcare provider with almost 20 years of experience. Currently I am a Head Start teacher looking for babysitting, nannying and pet care jobs on the weekends. I have my associates in Early Childhood Education and am currently studying for my bachelor's in Child and...

Taline B. says "Reliable and friendly. Thank you Dianne!"

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Nicholas L.'s Photo

Wakefield, RI

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$17/hr
Hi there! I'm Nicholas! With 16 years of experience as a dad, I've cared for children from infancy through high school and my youngest is almost 3 years old. I am passionate about creating a fun and safe environment where kids can thrive, learn, and grow. My experience and qualifications: Fitness training and nutrition,...
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Pet walking
pet sitting
My name is ruby and I'm excited to offer pet sitting services to fellow pet lovers in the area! I have a true passion for animals and lots of hands-on experience I'm currently a proud pet parent to four amazing cats and one lovable dog, so I understand how important it is to have someone trustworthy and caring look after your...
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  • 60 therapy dogs are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.27/hr as of December 2025

  • The average star rating for rated therapy dogs is 4.6

FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Wakefield, RI

To find a therapy dog near you in Wakefield, RI, 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 Wakefield, RI is $20.27 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 Wakefield, RI. 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 Wakefield, RI, 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 Wakefield, RI, 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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