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60 therapy dogs are listed in Westfield, MA
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby therapy dogs is 5 years
Therapy dogs in Westfield, MA
Hello parents!
My name is Callahan, I am a recent UMASS graduate doing a year of service with AmeriCorps before starting my professional career!
Growing up, my mom was (and still is) a nanny who has taken care of many children, usually infant to toddler age. I have been helping her my entire life, and I've had my own...
Callahan can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Pauline W.
Agawam, MA
$45/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked in the human services industry for 20 years plus. During this time I have worked with physically and developmentally challenged individuals. I have also worked with acquired brain injury individuals.
With patience and a caring disposition I have been able to successfully implement services to help promote and...
Pauline can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
*Not currently accepting new offers* I am full of experience of covid-friendly nannying. I know that safe childcare is difficult to come by during this time, so I would love to offer assistance. In 2020 I worked with children as a therapeutic mentor at Children's Friend and Family Services working on social and behavioral skills...
Lauren can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
I have 15+ year of experience. I can help with Transportation Services , assist with activities of daily living, Errands/Shopping, meal preparation and companionship.
My background is Recreation/Activities
I have worked in long term care, Assisted Living and Adult Day Care/ Habilitation. I have experience and I am...
Kathleen can also help with: Dementia, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, personal care
Skills:
CPR
Valdimira F.
Easthampton, MA
$28/hr • 3 yrs exp
I Would Love To Work With Your Love Ones.I Am Compassionate About Working In This Field
I am Empathetic, Compassionate, Patient, Hardworking and loving. I have five years of being a caregiver on and off because of my full time job. I am compassionate about providing services to elderly clients. I am Proficient in assisting with daily living activities, preparing meals, cleaning house, and proving mobility support....
Valdimira can also help with: Errands, live-in home care, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, companionship & more
Hi there! I lost my beagle of 13 years this past year and it would be wonderful therapy for me to play, be around pets. Like a dream job. I live with my family in Holyoke. I am a Certified nurse assistant working part time and looking for a few days to fill. Thank you! Patti
Caroline W.
Agawam, MA
$19/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I graduated in 2020 with my bachelors of science in occupational science. I'm currently finishing up the accelerated masters program at the university of New Hampshire for occupational therapy with an expected graduation of December 2021. I have worked for the past 1. 5 years in an assisted living/ memory care facility near...
Caroline can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, transportation, respite care, errands & more
I have over 30 years of experience working with seniors , mainly in nursing homes . I can help with Transportation Services and Medical Management, house cleaning and more . I have worked in a senior day care center and group home as well .
Im looking for a change now and would prefer one to one care .
Would love to help seniors...
Paula A. can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, companionship, dementia, meal prep, hospice services & more
Skills:
Licensed Nurse
Toni W.
Chicopee, MA
$20-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
I graduated with my M.S. in Applied Mathematics in December 2009. I love working with others and helping them learn new things. I feel that a comfortable setting to work in, is one of the keys to success for any student. I can adapt my methods of teaching to your needs, as I have much experience working with so many different...
Aimable N.
Springfield, MA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
'Im a positive and energetic Father of three . For several years, I worked on and care giver jobs mostly because I love working with Elders Recently, I've been busy helping my clients through care giving activities! Now that my client has been passed away, I'm looking for a way to earn a little extra money while doing the thing...
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
CPR
Caroline W.
Agawam, MA
$15-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
Experienced Special Needs Nanny Senior Occupational Therapy Student At UNH
Both my parents are special education teachers. For the past 2 summers, I have been a caretaker for a 11-year-old girl with Down syndrome where I cooked for her, played games, took her out, and helped with ADL's.
Delciney D.
Chicopee, MA
$17-27/hr • 3 yrs exp
Small family business. Reliable, Honest, Flexible and Detail Oriented. No contract necessary. Our service is our business card. Less words more work. References available.
Delciney can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning, window washing, kitchen cleaning, carpet cleaning
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Mature female experienced with housekeeping and household management.
Offering the following services: light cleaning; laundry; plant care; pet care; errands; grocery shopping; meal preparation; de-cluttering; organizing; bill pay and clerical tasks.
Marilyn can also help with: Changing bed linens, general room cleaning, organization, kitchen cleaning, window washing, carpet cleaning & more
5.0
"I can't compliment Marilyn enough. She is intelligent, kind, caring, responsible, diligent, proactive, and is very, very detail oriented. I hired Marilyn about a little over a month ago to help me with clean my house and do some laundry. Shortly after I hired her I...
Kim J.
5.0
(1)
One opening available for a well socialized, small to mid sized dog to join our small pack.
We socialize and exercise with up to 6 dogs total. Generally however we are a pack of 4 or 5 dogs (including yours).
Tuesdays through Thursdays, 4 to 6 hours a day. Pick up, and drop off included, with an approximate 1 to 2 hour, midday,...
Marilyn can also help with: Pet transportation, administration of medicine, grooming, dog training, pet sitting, pet walking & more
5.0
"Back in January, I hired Marilyn for some housekeeping who is amazing! After meeting my dog a few times, I could tell Marilyn really took to her and it soon became very apparent my dog also took to Marilyn. My dog is a very sweet, but shy, fearful, and cautious 8...
Kim J.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have an Associate of Science Degree in Human Services and focused on Early Childhood Education. I gained experience working with children through internships at Berkshire Center for Families and Children in the Children's Center and in an integrated preschool classroom at Crosby Elementary. I then went on to work at the Boy's...
Cara can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
5.0
"Cara is a warm, friendly, gentle, and caring person and child caregiver. She is kind, watchful, and keeps my child safe and does everything I ask. She will take him for walks and play outside, which makes him very happy. She keeps him entertained and happy, doing...
Lynne P.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Experience with household cleaning and organizing. Thorough one time cleaning, weekly cleaning and upkeep, laundry, and organizing services.
Paige can also help with: Cabinet cleaning, bathroom cleaning, carpet cleaning, attic cleaning, changing bed linens, basement cleaning & more
5.0
"Paige helped me clean my basement-she did a great job and is really fun to work with. Highly recommend!"
Judy M.
Deana S.
Windsor Locks, CT
$21-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Certified Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I've been a certified nursing assistant for 30 years working with dementia patients hospice care Hospital settings nursing home settings assistant living Settings taking vital signs bathing feeding ambulating range motion . I have knowledge of hoyer and Sarah lifts . g-tubes , trach, catheters , I can multitask very well , I'm...
Deana can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, dementia, meal prep, companionship, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
Wound Care
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Deana is a gem. She is reliable, punctual, and professional. Deana has a great personality and lots of enthusiasm. Her demeanor is refreshing, and she is very skilled at care-giving. If you are lucky enough to hire her, don't pass up the opportunity."
Arthur I.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Will take care of your pet(s) like my own. I have cared for dogs, cats, and donkeys. Responsible, dependable, conscientious, timely.
I am a retired UMass Amherst business manager with time to spare and a flexible schedule to meet your needs.
Can pet sit in your home for extended getaways and provide other services such as...
Donna can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Donna was great with my 2 dogs, a golden and my anxious rescue. She had to walk them separately for me, as my golden is quite a puller!
Donna not only house sat, taking care of my dogs with separation anxiety, but also came and walked both dogs for me while I...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Services offered with child care are: light housekeeping; laundry; errands; groceries; meal preparation; transportation; plant and light gardening care; pet care.
Much of my recent work has been with elders, housekeeping, and pet care. But I'm happy to help with basic supervision of children while tending to above chores,...
Marilyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
5.0
"I can't compliment Marilyn enough. I hired her a little over month ago to help me with some housecleaning and laundry once a month and I can't be more thrilled to have found her. First, she is the most thorough, diligent, proactive, and detail oriented...
Kim J.
Jessie P.
Northampton, MA
$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Intuitive . Elder Coupled By Humor And The Strength To Navigate The Uncharted Aging Process
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 11 years of caregiving and hospice experience. I have excellent references. I have cared for a range of elders from an abstract expressionist to an academy award winning writer to full time mothers (who often receive no awards (wink)), Academics and Activist. I am well versed in memory loss. I am looking for 5 consecutive...
Jessie can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, hospice services, live-in home care, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Jessie comes highly recommended as a caregiver for all ages. She looked after both of our parents from 2016 through 2018, and helped lead a team of other caregivers who worked extraordinarily well together coordinating round-the-clock care and facilitating all...
Inga S.
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Westfield, MA
Marilyn O.
5.0
I can't compliment Marilyn enough. She is intelligent, kind, caring, responsible, diligent, proactive, and is very, very detail oriented. I hired Marilyn about a little over a month ago to help me with clean my house and do some laundry. Shortly after I hired her I discovered her organizational...
- Kim J.
Marilyn O.
5.0
Back in January, I hired Marilyn for some housekeeping who is amazing! After meeting my dog a few times, I could tell Marilyn really took to her and it soon became very apparent my dog also took to Marilyn. My dog is a very sweet, but shy, fearful, and cautious 8 year old pit bull mix who prefers to...
- Kim J.
Cara G.
5.0
Cara is a warm, friendly, gentle, and caring person and child caregiver. She is kind, watchful, and keeps my child safe and does everything I ask. She will take him for walks and play outside, which makes him very happy. She keeps him entertained and happy, doing what he enjoys inside as well. She...
- Lynne P.
Paige H.
5.0
Paige helped me clean my basement-she did a great job and is really fun to work with. Highly recommend!
- Judy M.
Deana S.
5.0
Deana is a gem. She is reliable, punctual, and professional. Deana has a great personality and lots of enthusiasm. Her demeanor is refreshing, and she is very skilled at care-giving. If you are lucky enough to hire her, don't pass up the opportunity.
- Arthur I.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Westfield, MA
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Westfield, MA?
To find a therapy dog near you in Westfield, 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 Westfield, MA?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Westfield, MA is $21.08 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 Westfield, MA?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Westfield, 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 Westfield, MA receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Westfield, 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 Westfield, MA help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Westfield, 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.
Ratings for Westfield, MA therapy dogs listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Therapy Dogs in Westfield, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 20 reviews of the 60 listed therapy dogs.