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Helen B.

5.0 out of 5 stars
10 repeat clients
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Helen B.

5.0 out of 5 stars
10 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $60 per night

Highlights

Basic background check
23 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience

Pet care experience

Experienced. Trustworthy. Loving.

**Flexible schedule!!!** Since I was a child I've had a deep connection with animals! My love for them is what fuels my passion with animal rescue. No matter where I go, animals are drawn to me. Some people call it a "gift" I call it a love connection. I've traveled the world & have even helped find homes for dogs in Greece & most recently Puerto Rico. One of my favorite rescues was a dog I got adopted in FL that I brought back from Puerto Rico after finding him in a tied bag. I've rescued over 100+ dogs & cats and have found them amazing homes. Many of my previous "fosters" still visit with me today. I'm the one who lights up when I see a dog in public. :) I have been a volunteer with Grateful Paws Rescue for 20 years now. Your pets care is my #1 priority, in keeping them safe, loved & having fun while you are away. I know what it's like to be away from your fur baby as I have an amazing 15 yr old Shepherd/Retriever mix Charlie who is my son. I found Charlie on the streets of Hollywood & I don't like to be away from him one minute. I'll always keep you updated on how your pet is doing so that you don't worry. I also pay attention to details, things like change in behavior etc.. things that could make a difference for your pets health & well being. I take lots of daily leash walks. We take long walks every day with Charlie & Meli and they love it! If you are new to Rover & never booked before, ask me how to get $20 off your first booking with me! **I require a meet & greet before booking an overnight or a walk which is the best thing for all of us. During the meet & greet we will discuss drop off & pick times, and anything else that will help us align on what's best for both of us.

Qualifications

10 repeat pet parents
92% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
23 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

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28 ratings
Kim B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • May 13, 2024

Helen was wonderful with sitting our cat! She provided great communication daily, was punctual and left me feeling like she really cared. Much thanks!

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Sally C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Apr 10, 2024

Our energetic 7 month-old puppy stayed with Helen and had so much fun with her dogs. Helen is reliable and great communicator. She will take care of your pup like it’s her own.

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Estefanía A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Apr 01, 2024

Helen is amazing!! She was able to take care of my Baloo and agreed to meet with me and her fur babies last minute. Super flexible with time and gives you updates throughout the stay. Baloo will definitely be staying more with her!

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Andy N.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Oct 29, 2022

Helen was awesome! She’a kind, polite and very professional. She’s very communicative and sent me photos and messages about my dog daily. I will definitely use her services again!

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Sharyn H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Oct 18, 2022

I dropped my little six month old pup off with Helen for doggy daycare. I was a little nervous since it was the first time that I had ever left her with anyone. Helen put us all at ease and made Oakley feel like she was one of her own. Oakley will definitely be visiting Helen again. Thank you for taking such good care of my baby.

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Raquel S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 28, 2022

Helen took great care of my Frenchie puppy. It’s not easy leaving a puppy with someone else but she sent updates and photos daily and was responsive to questions. Her dog Charlie is also very sweet and gentle so I had no worries about leaving my puppy with them. She knows a lot about dogs and even gave some great recommendations for my pup’s food.

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Schedule

I work from home and Charlie is with me chillin while I work. I may leave to run errands but your pet will never be left alone for hours.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

Safety is a top priority with your pets while in my care. Too often there are inexperienced sitters or walkers that are too busy on their phones rather than being alert to what's going on around them. I will always pay attention while caring for your pets as if they were my own. The same thing goes for your home. I would treat it as if it were my own.

Pets

A typical day

Each walk will be customized to each dog & what the owner prefers. One thing for sure, is we will connect and they will have fun with me!

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Unspayed females accepted, neutered males only
No females in heat
Helen can host up to 2 pets per night
I like to get to know the dog beforehand. Likes, dislikes etc. From there we can start to build a relationship. Some questions I will have about your pet- is the pet up to date on vaccinations & flea/tick prevention ? Any medical conditions I should know about? Housebroken? Friendly with other pets? Can your pet be left alone in my home?
Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass a background check. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support, and reimbursement for eligible vet care.