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Heleen W.

San Mateo, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
124 reviews
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These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.

Services

Heleen can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

I'm currently part-time working Friday - Sunday. On those days I am possibly available in the mornings or later at night for drops-ins or walks. The rest of the week (Monday-Thursday) I'm very flexible in my schedule, so I'll have a lot of time to take care of your furry friends! Please reach out to me so we can look what works!

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Drop-In Visits Cancellation Policy:

About Heleen W.

Communication

44 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

20 years of experience
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I am currently not accepting pets into my own home, due to having cats at home. I follow instructions that are given to ensure the safety and wellbeing of your pet.

Information Heleen W. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if there are any specific things I have to keep in mind when taking care of your pet. Also let me know what kind of personality your friend is (do they want lots of love, or rather more distant).

A typical day

I will adapt myself to what your pet likes or needs the most! A nice walk in the neighbourhood, playing, or rather just some cuddling and giving them lots of love.

Location

San Mateo, CA

Heleen W.'s Neighborhood

Pets

I 🩷 all creatures, big and small

Pet care experience

I've taken care of pets my whole life. I grew up in a very animal loving family (with cats, dogs, rodents, exotic animals,...). Where I learned from an early age to take care of puppies, cats and other pets. I've never known a life without a pet! Later in life definitely got more into cats, where at one point I was taking care of 6 cats at once. At this point I have 2 kitties at home, Pebbles and Bamm Bamm and 1 leopard gecko Gizmo. I also work part-time at an animal shelter where I interact and care for cats, dogs and with a big variety of other animals! I'm very diligent in my tasks and your instructions, as well very loving and playful with any pet (on their terms ofcourse!) I have a certification in pet CPR and First Aid.

Cat care experience

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Paws-itive vibes for your cat!

Heleen also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Reviews

Bee B.
Drop-In Visits • May 11, 2026
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Alfie was in great hands again! This was Heleen's second time doing daily check-ins for him and it gave me such peace of mind while I was away for a week. She is always reliable, communicative and clearly cares about animals and making sure they're comfortable, fed and loved on. I really appreciated the updates and knowing someone trustworthy was checking in on our little needy guy. I would absolutely book with her again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a dependable cat sitter.

Glenn H.
Drop-In Visits • May 10, 2026
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Heleen did a great job! She was super flexible and able to help us out in a pinch. The cats loved her and overall I’m very happy we chose her! Highly recommend going with Heleen and I’ll be rebooking her in the future

Wenying M.
Drop-In Visits • May 02, 2026
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Heleen’s been amazing with my cat! Super patient, caring, and reliable every time she visits. My cat can be a little shy, but she handled her so gently and made sure she was comfortable. I really appreciate the updates too—it gave me so much peace of mind. Definitely will have her to take care of my cat again!

Ed L.
Drop-In Visits • Apr 19, 2026
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She was great, and i knew Max was in good hands. Excellent communicator and a very nice young lady. Highly recommend.

About Heleen W.

Communication

44 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

20 years of experience
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I am currently not accepting pets into my own home, due to having cats at home. I follow instructions that are given to ensure the safety and wellbeing of your pet.

Information Heleen W. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if there are any specific things I have to keep in mind when taking care of your pet. Also let me know what kind of personality your friend is (do they want lots of love, or rather more distant).

A typical day

I will adapt myself to what your pet likes or needs the most! A nice walk in the neighbourhood, playing, or rather just some cuddling and giving them lots of love.

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Heleen W.

San Mateo, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
124 reviews