Find Trusted Therapy Dogs Near Me in Wellesley, MA
Explore background-checked therapy dogs in Wellesley, MA and find loving care for your furry friend.
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Find therapy dogs in Wellesley, MA that you’ll love
60 therapy dogs are listed in Wellesley, MA
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 6 years
Therapy dogs in Wellesley, MA
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Neem and I use they/them pronouns.
Currently attending Lesley University in the M. A. program for Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a specialization in Expressive Arts Therapy.
I have extensive experience with neurodivergent and traumatized youth. I am happy to provide references.
Children are valuable...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kaitlyn has watched my twin boys several times since they were 4 years old (they are now 6). She is kind, responsible and dependable- never had any problems at all. I'm happy to recommend her as a sitter."
Melissa M.
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am an Occupational Therapy student who has worked in childcare and education for eight years. Before starting my program, I worked as a Teacher Assistant for four years. I love being able to share my love of art, science and reading through fun crafts and hands-on activities. I am currently looking for a nanny job on...
I worked with many families who have animals and I am happy to take care of them while providing excellent services.
Manuela can also help with: Pet sitting
I'm Elizabeth, I do this work wholeheartedly. My life has consisted of caring for people, myself included. I have over 10 years of professional experience managing household operations, caring for families with children and providing support to the geriatric community. I am confident in my ability to create a well organized,...
Elizabeth can also help with: Organization, changing bed linens, kitchen cleaning, window washing, general room cleaning, bathroom cleaning & more
I'm Lizzy, I do this work wholeheartedly. My life has consisted of caring for people, myself included. I have over 10 years of professional experience managing household operations, caring for families with children and providing support to the geriatric community. I am confident in my ability to create a well organized, safe...
Elizabeth can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking
I'm Lizzy, I do this work wholeheartedly. My life has consisted of caring for people, myself included. I have over 10 years of professional experience managing household operations, caring for families with children and providing support to the geriatric community. I am confident in my ability to create a well organized, safe...
Elizabeth can also help with: Errands, mobility assistance, meal prep, companionship, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
I'm Lizzy, I do this work wholeheartedly. My life has consisted of caring for people, myself included. I have over 10 years of professional experience managing household operations, caring for families with children and providing support to the geriatric community. I am confident in my ability to create a well organized, safe...
Elizabeth can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
CNA
Diana C.
Watertown, MA
$15-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am interested in providing both cleaning and pet care services. While I have more experience in professional cleaning, I am passionate about expanding my skills in animal care as well. I'm dedicated, detail-oriented, and always eager to learn, making me a reliable choice for both pet care and cleaning needs.
Disclaimer:...
Diana can also help with: Meal prep
5.0
"Diana has been helping my husband and I sporadically with our 8 month old daughter. Since the first day, Diana has shown us how professional and caring she is. We can tell our baby enjoys spending time with her very much. Diana is always on time and we know we can...
Nicole M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have already 12 years of experience with elder care. Helping with ADLs to clients in their homes. The services included bathing, shopping, toileting, transfers, light housework, transportation to doctors appointments and more. I'm a certified CNA with a college degree.
Juliet can also help with: Live-in home care, home modification, dementia, respite care, personal care, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Juliet has been incredibly helpful to my Mom. She is kind, patient, competent, and very reliable. I feel lucky that we connected with Juliet and would highly recommend her. "
Meghan T.
4.8
(15)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am able to check in on your cats and or dogs while your away , pet taxi walking feedings and playing , Ive volunteered in a cat shelter before , walked dogs before , have given small dogs baths , Plus have had dogs and cats all my life and my children's as well , I currently have 3 indoor cats from ages 1 year , 6 years , as...
Juliet can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, grooming, pet sitting, daily feeding
5.0
"Juliet is wonderful! She is very accommodating to my changing schedule, honest and reliable. We have been working with her for the past 3 months, and have no complaints..not to mention, Chickie, our puppy loves going for walks with her. She sends text and video...
Jenna S.
Cayla L.
Framingham, MA
$35-50/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
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Hired by 21 families in your neighborhood
Meowsome Pet Service
Pawsitive love and care for your pets!
Being a loving fur mom to my cats, I know how important it is to leave your pets with someone who you can trust to keep them safe, that is why I started pet sitting and now expanding into my own business.
Experience with medicine administration, overnight sitting,...
Cayla can also help with: Pet walking, administration of medicine, daily feeding, pet sitting
5.0
"I couldn't have asked for a better person to watch my sweet cat Violet. Cayla was incredibly attentive, informative, and a wonderful best friend to my cat. I could not recommend her more!"
Julia M.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a licensed clinical social worker with a background in child development and trauma looking to provide babysitting services throughout the summer and into the school year. I have babysat for 3families through Care. com and multiple others outside of the service. I am comfortable babysitting multiple children at a time and...
Sofia can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sofia has been an absolute pleasure to work with. Happy, positive, motivated, fun and mature, she has been a great fit with our older kids (10 and 12) while also being responsible and reliable. She is an amazing problem solver and can take care of issues...
Jane M.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello,
I believe that honesty comes first. I know how hard it is to open the house to a stranger, but with serious professionalism everything works out well.
I really want to help. I like to clean and organize.
I have a lot of experience and some good references too.
Customized service!
I am a mother and a housewife.
Your...
Ana can also help with: Basement cleaning, attic cleaning, cabinet cleaning, bathroom cleaning, dusting, changing bed linens & more
5.0
"Ana is absolutely wonderful! She is punctual, reliable, and thorough. We view her as a part of our family and would highly recommend her!"
Megan S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I work as nanny and housekeeper in Charlottesville and I would like to find occasional Pet sitter jobs. I am committed to service excellence and I do my best to meet my customers expectations. I am very flexible, reliable, animal lover. I have my own car and I can provide you references and background check.
I am looking...
Stephanie can also help with: Pet walking, administration of medicine, pet sitting, boarding, daily feeding, dog training & more
Maria D.
Brighton, MA
$30-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello. my name is Maria and I can say with certainty that I am a person who enjoys working in this area. I am pleased to be able to help people and see things clean and organized. I can describe myself as a responsible person, who likes to learn new things and who is always looking to do my best. I've been working in this area...
Maria can also help with: Cabinet cleaning, changing bed linens, kitchen cleaning, bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning, dusting & more
5.0
"Maria D. has been doing housekeeping for me for more than 6 months now and she's an excellent hard worker. She's always on time and very meticulous and thorough on the cleaning and in keeping my apartment looking great and organized. She's friendly and pleasant to...
Bert M.
5.0
(1)
Professionals with 10+ years experience skilled in Acute, Skilled Unit Services, Memory care and Homecare setting.
Mbatudde can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, hospice services
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
CNA
5.0
"A lovely person who was incredibly patient and professional. Highly recommended."
Buz L.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Sula and I am a dedicated and experienced Nurse Aid/Home Health Aid with 14 years of valuable experience in providing compassionate care to individuals in private homes, assisted living facilities, and nursing homes. I am highly motivated and trained to deliver the highest standard of care, encompassing tasks...
Sula can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sula is wonderful! Great with my 3 kids, always brought very creative art projects and kept them busy with games. She also was terrific at keeping the house neat- managing laundry, dishes, and toy clean-up. Sula is very dependable, flexible, hardworking, and happy!"
Kim G.
5.0
(1)
Housekeeping, organizing, general errands as well as overseeing service providers for appliance maintenance and deliveries. I will also bring your pets to the vet and house sit while you are on vacation.
I have excellent letters of recommendation from families in Southborough, Wayland & Weston
Janice can also help with: Changing bed linens, general room cleaning, organization, bathroom cleaning, kitchen cleaning
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
As someone with a decade of experience as a childcare provider, I'm passionate about nurturing children's growth and making a positive impact on their lives. I have a Graduate degree in [Your Degree], and I'm trained in First Aid, CPR, and Doula services. I'm also experienced in caring for children with special needs.
My calm,...
Dorothea can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Dori has been fantastic at figuring out and taking care of our 1 month old's needs. In addition, she has helped with our 2 year old son. She proactively asks what she can do to help around the house and is so friendly. "
Care member
Andrea S.
Needham Heights, MA
$27-28/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I provide in- home, assisted living and nursing home health care services to clients with limited physical and cognitive abilities. I work closely with clients and their family on an individual care plan based on their needs and desires.
I am a reliable, caring and compassionate woman who has approximately 20 years of...
Andrea can also help with: Errands, companionship, light cleaning, home modification, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Andrea's got a heart of gold and is so good to her clients"
Janet L.
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Wellesley, MA
Kaitlyn C.
5.0
Kaitlyn has watched my twin boys several times since they were 4 years old (they are now 6). She is kind, responsible and dependable- never had any problems at all. I'm happy to recommend her as a sitter.
- Melissa M.
Diana C.
5.0
I'm a single mother of a 14 year old girl and also a dog owner, Diana has been of great help during my busy work schedules, emergencies, school and vacation times.
In the four years that she's taken care of my daughter she has built a great rapport with her and even taught her Spanish.
Diana is...
- Paula H.
Juliet S.
5.0
Juliet has been incredibly helpful to my Mom. She is kind, patient, competent, and very reliable. I feel lucky that we connected with Juliet and would highly recommend her.
- Meghan T.
Juliet C.
5.0
My skittish cat warmed up to her fairly quickly.
- Barbara B.
Cayla L.
5.0
I couldn't have asked for a better person to watch my sweet cat Violet. Cayla was incredibly attentive, informative, and a wonderful best friend to my cat. I could not recommend her more!
- Julia M.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Wellesley, MA
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Wellesley, MA?
To find a therapy dog near you in Wellesley, MA, 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 Wellesley, MA?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Wellesley, MA is $20.57 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 Wellesley, MA?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Wellesley, MA. 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 Wellesley, MA receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Wellesley, MA, 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 Wellesley, MA help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Wellesley, MA, 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.