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Helen D.

Fredericksburg, VA

5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
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Services

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.

Helen can care for

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

Availability

I do work afternoons on Monday, Thursday, and Saturday, but even then, I am free beforehand and am always back before dinner time. I will prioritize your pet and can offer to go over multiple times a day, and I’m free the whole day when I don’t have work!

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House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Helen D.

Communication

94% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour

Dog skills

4 years of experience
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I prefer to care for pets in clients homes since they are more used to their environment and because I have roommates at my home.

Location

Fredericksburg, VA

Helen D.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Emotional Support Human

Pet care experience

I have always loved all kinds of animals! I have experience with numerous kinds of dogs and cats, of all ages and demeanors. I have housesat and pet sat since I was in High School, and can help look after your plant babies as well. I also have Volunteer experience at my local dog shelter, so I know how to deal with dogs in high stress environments.

Cat care experience

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

Reviews

Casey P.
House Sitting • Jun 27, 2026
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I highly recommend Helen to anyone looking for a reliable pet sitter. She has excellent communication skills, responds quickly, and keeps you updated on your fur babies throughout her visits. We have four cats, including two kittens, and Helen did an outstanding job caring for all of them. She even administered medication without hesitation, which gave us great peace of mind. Helen is trustworthy, kind, and genuinely compassionate with animals. I wouldn't hesitate to use her services again and will absolutely be booking with her in the future!

Dan D.
House Sitting • Jun 08, 2026
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Helen was absolutely fantastic when she came to house sit and watch my two hounds. She is flexible and very responsible. She treated my home and the dogs as if they were her own and took great care of everything. I could not recommend her more and will use her again in the future.

Alissa M.
House Sitting • May 25, 2026
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Helen was wonderful! Our pets enjoyed spending time with her and she was so good to them!

Heather D.
May 06, 2026

We were so thrilled to find someone like McKinley to take care of our sweet pup when we go out of town for vacation. She’s timely, communicative, takes initiative and sends plenty of photos and text updates to put our mind at ease. We are so grateful to have connected with someone we can’t trust with not only our fur baby but also in our home. McKinley is fantastic and would recommend with no reservations!

About Helen D.

Communication

94% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour

Dog skills

4 years of experience
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I prefer to care for pets in clients homes since they are more used to their environment and because I have roommates at my home.

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Helen D.

Fredericksburg, VA

5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews