Find Trusted Therapy Dogs Near Me in West Wareham, MA
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Find therapy dogs in West Wareham, MA that you’ll love
60 therapy dogs are listed in West Wareham, MA
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 8 years
Therapy dogs in West Wareham, MA
Making Life Easier, One Task at a Time
Hello there! I'm Carie, and I'm here to lend a helping hand and make your life a little less stressful. With a passion for assisting others and a knack for tackling tasks that often fall by the wayside, I'm your go-to person for a wide range of services that are designed to simplify your...
Michelle W.
West Wareham, MA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as responsible, fun-loving, caring
I like working with kids because they have a fresh perspective on everything and they love to learn, like me.
I'm looking for a job that gives me joy, is flexible, and helps pay the bills.
I started working with kids when my mom had my baby brother when I was...
Michelle can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
" It is my pleasure to comment on the care Shelly has provided over the years I have had her help in my home. She is a very hard worker and pleasant to talk to.She works efficiently and leaves things clean and in order beforeshe leaves. I know you will be very happy...
Care member
Makayla C.
West Wareham, MA
$15-18/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hi there! My name is Makayla, and I'm a 20-year-old babysitter with 4 years of experience in childcare. Over the years, I've had the pleasure of working with children between the ages of 5 and 14, and I absolutely love it! I currently work part-time at a childcare center, where I help care for kids before and after school, but...
Makayla can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
An animal lover since childhood, worked on a farm as a teenager, exposed to and hands on with farm animals, dogs, cats. Ran my own farm, horses, goats, chickens, dogs, cats, ferrets, birds. Caring for friends farm animals & house animals while they were away. Volunteered for animal rescue, & horse rescue in NH. I am 60, in good...
Kim can also help with: Daily feeding, boarding, administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking & more
Janice S.
Mattapoisett, MA
$15-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello.. my name is Janice and I am semi retired. I have had animals all my life and truly do love them. I have had to hire myself and know it is a good feeling to know my feathered and fur babies are well taken care of. I have excellent reference provided on request. I have lived in Mattapoisett since 1983. Would be happy to...
Janice can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, boarding
5.0
"I wouldn't trust anyone else to watch all my fur babies! Janice is the best! Treats them all as if they were her own pets."
Kimberly B.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I've been a health care aide and patient care coordinator for the elderly and special needs clients for 10-plus years. My services include companionship, healthy meal prep, medication supervision, personal care, food shopping and errands, light housekeeping, medical appointments, assistance with physical therapy and...
Julie can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, personal care, home modification, respite care
5.0
"Julie is smart, very dependable, very generous, and she knows how to care for our family without overstepping our need for privacy. Highly recommended."
Dana W.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello. I have been a caregiver for 4+ years. I enjoy assisting seniors in an effort to help them maintain their independence and to be more comfortable. I have experience in providing the following services:
* Dementia/Alzheimer care
* companionship/social interaction
* mobility assistance
* meal preparation
* light...
Marie can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, companionship, meal prep, dementia, mobility assistance & more
5.0
"Marie was a professional, caring, amazing caregiver who had to juggle an aging couple one of which had Alzheimer's. She was able to read the situation and proceed with problem solving ideas and solutions."
Liz M.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am 41 years old and have 20 years of general caregiving experience, 8 specifically in Elder Care. I hold a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and have excellent references to go along with my resume. I naturally possess a strong work ethic, have a genuine character and a warm heart. I have always held a passion in being there for...
Kendra can also help with: Respite care, dementia, visiting physician, home modification, hospice services, personal care & more
5.0
"Kendra is simply wonderful. She is warm, caring, dependable, interesting, and an excellent communicator. Kendra has helped our family as part of our trusted caregiver circle for an aging parent with memory issues. We feel lucky to have her!"
John M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have 15 years experience as a Caregiver through various agencies, and private care. I assist clients to remain independent in their own home by providing personal care, home management, and companionship. I assist with activities of daily living, medication management and administration. I am experienced in day, overnight, and...
Sheila can also help with: Dementia, respite care, hospice services, home modification, personal care, live-in home care & more
5.0
"I hired Sheila C. to support my sister, who has advanced lung cancer. Sheila has been a godsend!!! In addition to helping my sister with household tasks, she has also delivered groceries, taken her to appointments, and checked in on her. My sister and I deeply...
Pam B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Maureen and I have experience in caring for elderly men and women for 25 years. Care has included companionship, light housekeeping, home care, meal preparation, transportation to appointments, and overall assistance.
Over the years, I have cared for many clients with a history of dementia, Alzheimer's and...
Maureen can also help with: Light cleaning, live-in home care, home modification, companionship, dementia, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
CPR
5.0
"My mother is from Dublin, Ireland so Maureen is a perfect fit for us! My mother has middle stage dementia and she has virtually no short term memory anymore. Since Maureen knows Dublin, she's able to talk to my mother about places in childhood and Irish culture...
Kathleen M.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Lisa. My two greatest attributes as a caregiver are that I have unlimited patience and I'm not lazy. I am very comfortable with newborns and have experience with children of all ages. They will have a great time with me and we will have lots of laughs! Non smoker, love pets. I graduated from Bentley University and spent...
Lisa can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Lisa was lots of fun, very polite, and patient, I would hire her again."
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a 60yr. old woman, in good physical shape. I have 3 kind grown children & 2 grandchildren. I cared for my 1st grandson for 2 yrs. while running my own farm. Employed 5 yrs. in the towns of Methuen and Andover Ma. as a Special Education Program Assistant, 1yr. In Preschool 4yrs. working with a wide diversity of children in...
Kim can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"As a first time mom, leaving my son with someone that wasn't family was a very difficult thing for me to do, until I met Kim. Kim has a very special gift when it comes to kids! My son J loves her and she has helped my family tremendously. She's dependable,...
Kristina A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have babysat for several different families for many years. I have cared for the ages of less than 3 months old to 14. This past summer I was a full time nanny for a 2-year-old boy and a 4-year-old girl, along with multiple families over the years. With much experience I have learned the skills that are required in care taking...
Isabell can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Isabell is the type of person you dream of to take care of your children! She is full of joy, energy, smiles, creativity, plans, activities and there is nothing that surprises her. We are truly blessed to have had her in our family! My two daughters will miss her...
Teresa H.
5.0
(1)
In addition to elder care services, cooking, shopping, errands and home management, I offer house keeping and cleaning services. These include bathroom, kitchen general room cleaning, bed changing, oven cleaning, refrigerator cleaning, cabinet cleaning, dishes, inside window washing, surface polishing, wall washing laundry and...
Julie can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning, carpet cleaning, cabinet cleaning, changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning & more
5.0
(11)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello families, I am so glad to be here.
My name is Josiely, or just Josie, and I am a dedicated and seasoned nanny with extensive experience in infant and toddler care. I have been providing exceptional childcare services to families in the greater Boston area for 10 years. Learning through play is one of my core beliefs. I...
Josiely can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Josie was my daughters nanny for over a year and she is loving, dependable, hard working and very trustworthy. She is very experienced with babies and was a great care taker for us."
Jamie H.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Jan. Over 10 years experience working with people who've had Alzheimer's/, MS, COPD, quadriplegia, Parkinson's, stroke, cancer and dysphagia. Duties include; personal care, housework, assisting with occupational and physical therapies as prescribed by therapists, medication reminders, cooking healthy meals,...
Janet can also help with: Personal care, home modification, live-in home care, dementia, respite care, hospice services & more
5.0
"Janet is an excellent CNA caregiver and we were delighted with her care for my 96 year old father this summer in our home. She worked demanding 12 hour day shifts with duties including administering meds, meals of pureed food, bathroom needs, bathing,...
Diane N.
Amadair A.
Plymouth, MA
$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
My name is Amanda, my passion along side gardening is caring for elderly. I'm a reliable, dependable, and compassionate licensed caregiver. I have been working in the home care industry for over 10 years, I pride myself on being able to quickly learn new skills and adapt to different situations. I enjoy helping my clients with...
Amadair can also help with: Errands, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep, companionship & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Extremely kind, compassionate, knowledgeable, dependable, and dedicated to her clients."
Edythe F.
5.0
(11)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
My goal is to provide high-quality cleaning services, customized to the needs of each client, and to ensure that their expectations are met and exceeded. I work with care and attention to detail in all cleaning tasks, from general cleaning to deep cleaning of specific areas such.
If you are looking for a reliable, dedicated, and...
Karen can also help with: General room cleaning, bathroom cleaning, dusting, changing bed linens, kitchen cleaning, basement cleaning & more
5.0
"Karen did an amazing job at our home today with a deep clean! Everything is sparkling - I took the family out to eat so it would remain clean for 24 hours! The nooks and crannies are all cleaned out!"
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have cared for several families by providing personal services, including medication prompting, meal preparation, light housekeeping, grocery shopping, transportation to errands or doctors' appointments, and companionship. I also have experience as a server at a senior care center, where I tended to the dietary preferences of...
Melissa can also help with: Respite care, light cleaning, errands, personal care, meal prep, transportation & more
5.0
"Melissa has been helping out with my 73 year old Mother who has Alzheimer's for over 2 years now and has made such a world of difference in our home. When I wake up every day and mentally go over what is on tap for that day, the days Melissa is coming I think...
Jenabeth F.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Donna,
I have been working in the healthcare field for 25yrs. I have hands on experience in a homecare setting, acute care setting, hospital setting, rehab setting, long term care facilities. And also do companionship and hospice.
Some of my skills include medication management, administering medication, taking...
Donna can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, hospice services, errands, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Caring sharing loving devoted goes above and beyond very respectful will give 100 percent care will treat everyone like family and how she would hope to be treated trustworthy"
Wendy W.
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in West Wareham, MA
Michelle W.
5.0
Shelly was a pleasure to have in our house to watch our 2 year old daughter . She was always punctual and even flexible when the occasional schedule change occurred . I enjoyed that Shelly showed up with activities to entertain our daughter. I would gladly call on her again and am grateful for her...
- Bob M.
Janice S.
5.0
Janice is more than a pet sitter, she became part of our family. She is loving, caring, responsible, and trust-worthy. Janice helped us through the last , difficult year of our beloved family dog. Even after our Junie passed, she continued to check in. I adore Janice, and know you will, too.
- Heidi D.
Julie G.
5.0
I highly recommend Julie as a caregiver and companion. For the past two-plus years, Julie took care of my wife who was partially bedridden and a fall risk. Julie did this with energy, compassion and insight, providing me with much needed respite from the 24 hour care my wife needed. She accompanied...
- IRVING S.
Marie B.
5.0
Marie was a professional, caring, amazing caregiver who had to juggle an aging couple one of which had Alzheimer's. She was able to read the situation and proceed with problem solving ideas and solutions.
- Liz M.
Kendra K.
5.0
We have had Kendra babysit our 4 year old many times and she is absolutely wonderful. She has such a warm and calming presence and is always fully engaged with our kiddo. I would not hesitate to recommend her to others.
- Annie K.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in West Wareham, MA
How can I find a therapy dog near me in West Wareham, MA?
To find a therapy dog near you in West Wareham, 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 West Wareham, MA?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in West Wareham, MA is $20.67 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 West Wareham, MA?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in West Wareham, 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 West Wareham, MA receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in West Wareham, 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 West Wareham, MA help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in West Wareham, 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.