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I am a life-long animal lover with a special affinity for dogs and cats with experience volunteering at the Dakin Shelters and providing pet care for friends and family.
I offer services including simple walks, play time, providing companionship to animals whose owners are away for extended periods of time, and feeding or...
Mars can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
5.0
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Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Bathroom Cleaning and General Room Cleaning.
I specialize in both Residential and Commercial Cleaning and Window Cleaning.
I offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with affordable prices, and flexible scheduling.
I use eco-friendly products!
Here are just a few more examples of...
Andrea can also help with: Changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning, organization, kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning, window washing & more
5.0
"Hi Andrea, I got your application, I’m new to care.com and honestly just need this one time job done today so I don’t wanna pay for the full app, but please contact me it’s julesnicolexo @ gmail "
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have lived in the USA for five years, immigrated from Brazil, now an American citizen. Coming from the field of journalism and facing a new reality here in this country, I discovered my passion in helping people. I decided to dedicate myself more to this field and I am
currently studying a degree in Psycho-Pedagogy. My study...
Ridan can also help with: Errands, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"Ridan is an excellent PCA. He communicates well and has a bright, sunny, disposition and a carefree manner. Ridan has proven to be punctual, responsible, observant, as well as able to adapt to the progression of our family member's condition and resulting changes...
Todd K.
5.0
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Hi, I can clean your house.
Our services are: kitchen area: clean all kitchen countertops and splash boards, floors, stove top, inside and outside of microwave, outside all appliances, outside kitchen cabinets. Bathroom area: clean and scrub sink, floors, toilet and shower/tub, clean outside of cabinets. All other areas: make...
Aldineia can also help with: Cabinet cleaning, bathroom cleaning, dusting, changing bed linens, carpet cleaning, general room cleaning & more
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
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
COVID-cautious
Fully Vaccinated
Double Masked
Distanced
I pay the closest attention to detail, whether it be cleaning, cooking/meal prep, office work, organizing, or managing children.
I am an experienced personal chef-preparing everything from healthful casual meal prep to gourmet and international cuisine. My passion is...
Cynthia can also help with: Basement cleaning, attic cleaning, changing bed linens, cabinet cleaning, bathroom cleaning, dusting & more
5.0
"Cyndi has been cleaning our condo since April 2015 and does a great job. She is very detailed oriented and all the guests comment on the cleanliness of the job. She is very flexible and is always on time."
Trina S.
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: Basement cleaning, attic cleaning, carpet cleaning, cabinet cleaning, bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens & 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.
5.0
(3)
Hi there I'm Sabrina, I am an experienced babysitter and am open to working with all ages and schedules. I have experience from babies to older kids. I am easy-going, friendly hardworking, caring, patient. I am also pet-friendly and love animals, and am currently training a service dog. I am in school to become a high school...
Sabrina can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Sabrina has provided childcare for my 8-yr-old and 10-yr-old. Both my kids are neurodivergent and require someone who can offer them consistency, patience, extra support, supervison, and positive energy - all of which Sabrina has provided and more. Sabrina has been...
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I live in Hatfield and am a young 70 yr old.
I successfully navigated the kids, careers, pets, ex and aging parents stages of life. I am a retired UMass Amherst business manager; college-educated former beauty salon owner; business analyst; certified end-of-life Doula and activities coordinator extraordinaire!
Available for...
Donna can also help with: Errands, companionship, respite care, meal prep, hospice services, transportation & more
5.0
"We hired Donna to care for an elderly friend who was hospitalized due to complications from hip surgery. Donna provided live-in care in her home for three weeks and we couldn't have been more impressed and grateful. Donna was kind, caring, responsible, and took the...
Anna M.
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: Errands, dementia, live-in home care, light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
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.
Crystal B.
Northampton, MA
$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
My name is Crystal, I am 44 years old. I have worked as a nanny for 15 years and enjoy playing with and taking care of children. I am kind, fun, and caring. I am a very involved nanny and am comfortable with pets and housekeeping.
I started my professional experience working with children at a Montessori school house for a...
Crystal can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Crystal has been caring for my kids since 2019 when my son was a baby. She has been babysitting for us since, and is a very important part of our family life. She especially loves babies, but has been great with our now 6 and 4 year olds. She is playful,...
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Hi, my name is Aldineia and I live in South Amherst. I am a caregiver for the elderly, I clean houses and I am passionate about animals. Some days of the week I am available to take care, clean, feed and walk with your pet. If you are interested in my services, please call me.
Thank you!
Aldineia can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation, grooming
Rowan C.
Amherst, MA
$30-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
U-mass Undergraduate Student. 12 Years Of Experience Taking Care Of My Dog, Love Nature And Hiking!
I personally know how it feels to leave your precious animals in the care of someone else. Our pets are such an important part of our families. With this in mind, it is very important to me that your animal gets the best possible care. It is important to me that I not only tend to their needs health wise, but also keep them...
Rowan can also help with: Daily feeding, administration of medicine, pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
Katelyn M.
Amherst, MA
$20-30/hr • 9 yrs exp
As a dedicated and compassionate childcare provider with nearly a decade of experience, I have had the privilege of working with children and adults across a wide range of abilities and needs. From nanny positions and babysitting to being a PCA for a child with cerebral palsy, and serving as the assistant director at a camp for...
Katelyn can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
My name is Danielle I live locally. I offer quality pet care for cats and dogs of all breeds and sizes. This includes pet sitting, routine walks and feedings and of course lots of play time/ dog parks and cuddles. I truly love all animals and have great references and experience. Animals can sense my pet loving vibes as soon as...
Danielle can also help with: Pet sitting, boarding, pet transportation, pet walking
My background in professional childcare is primarily with kids on the spectrum ages 3-11. Listening deeply and giving careful attention.
I lived for a year on a horsefarm learning the ways of equine therapy and remain inspired by the kindness and encouragement of parents with special needs children.
I respect the necessity of...
Anthony can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
With five years of experience as a pet caretaker, I am passionate about delivering exceptional care for dogs, cats, birds, fish, and small reptiles/rodents. My services are designed to meet a variety of needs and include dog walking, feeding, training, pickup and dropoff, and overnight stays if necessary. I approach each pet...
Priscilla can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation, dog training
Lauren M.
Northampton, MA
$18-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
Experienced, Enthusiastic, Reliable, And Creative Care Taker
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a reliable, creative, kind and patient person with 5+ years of experience working with adults and children with intellectual, physical, developmental disabilities and medical complexities in and around the Boston area and now in the Pioneer Valley. Additionally, I have nannied children from 3 months to 12 years old for 6+...
Lauren can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
- I have experience volunteering at a no-kill animal shelter where I helped with dogs of various breeds, personalities, sizes.
- My family has had a large range of dogs from a lovely Saint Bernard, a sweet Golden Retriever, and a pack of Pomskys (Pomeranian, husky mixes).
- I have experience whelping and handling and raising...
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
Eulalee D.
Sunderland, MA
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have over 15 years of experience. I can help with Home Care and Live-In Home Care. I have worked with dementia and Alzheimer's patient in long-term facilities, and in Assisted Living. I also offer home care services working overnight shifts, providing live-in home care services, and house manager services.
Currently attending...
Eulalee can also help with: Errands, dementia, personal care, live-in home care, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Home Health Aide
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Whately, MA
Andrea G.
5.0
Hi Andrea, I got your application, I’m new to care.com and honestly just need this one time job done today so I don’t wanna pay for the full app, but please contact me it’s julesnicolexo @ gmail
- Care member
Ridan D.
5.0
Ridan has been great caring for my father! He’s always punctual and dependable, makes good connections with my father and does really well with adapting to changes.
- Care member
Donna W.
5.0
Donna is my dog Emmy’s pet sitter. Emmy suffers from separation anxiety and fear of thunder, and Donna is especially considerate of these impediments. I find Donna to be responsible and trustworthy. She truly cares about my pet’s comfort and happiness. I feel at peace
leaving Emmy in her care; she...
- Care member
Cynthia M.
5.0
Cyndi has been cleaning our condo since April 2015 and does a great job. She is very detailed oriented and all the guests comment on the cleanliness of the job. She is very flexible and is always on time.
- Trina S.
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.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Whately, MA
How can I find a therapy dog near me in Whately, MA?
To find a therapy dog near you in Whately, 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 Whately, MA?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Whately, MA is $15.00 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 Whately, MA?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Whately, 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 Whately, MA receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in Whately, 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 Whately, MA help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Whately, 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.