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Helen K.

Bridlemile, Portland, OR

4.9 out of 5 stars
17 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 host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat

Helen can care for

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

Availability

I’m home full time and your fur baby goes where I go! They are a part of the family and I typically keep them on a schedule for walks and playtime.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Helen K.

Communication

4 repeat pet parents
84% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
50% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

16 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

Pups are never left outside unattended. We have a fully fenced outdoor area for off leash playtime. There is one cat in the house who chooses to seclude himself in the main bedroom and there are no children in the home. I am on a third floor walk-up so any animal over 15 pounds needs to be able to independently navigate stairs.

Home

Lives in an apartment
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has cats
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Helen K. would like to know about your pet

Please no pups under 6 months, no intact males or females in heat. I understand surprises happen but I am on a third floor walk-up so no dog’s experiencing active digestive upset.

A typical day

We play lots of physical games and stimulating brain games. Im a hiker so sometimes we take field trips to forest park, the coast, or out to Sauvie Island

Location

Portland, OR

Helen K.'s Neighborhood

Lots of loving attention for pups!

Pet care experience

I work a very flexible remote job which means plenty of attention for your fur baby! We have a fully fenced play area plus we love going for walks through the neighborhood. I’ve been caring for and fostering dogs for many years and find them an absolute joy in my life! We play plenty of brain games and practice positive loving encouragement here ☺️ * Please fill out your dogs profile, I want to know everything! Does your fur baby: -get along well with other dogs? - have aggression issues (food/leash/toy/males)? - have any history of attacking another dog or biting a person? - have any bad habits? - have separation anxiety issues? - have any destructive habits, like chewing on furniture, paper/books, etc? IF yes, please elaborate. Please bring your dog's bed and no more than 1-2 toys Is your dog ok in cars? Does they get carsick or possibly jump out of open windows? We sometimes take field trips to the river or the coast! Any behavioral or leash issues you wish were fixed? I can work on that. I'm good with training dogs. I wait til they have bonded with me, then get them good and tired, and then work on training. - Clearly label their food and oral meds - Please keep them home if they are experiencing runny stool/accidents I will charge extra if you don’t inform me and I find out the hard way - Let me know if first time away from home I send lots of pics/vids/ updates throughout the day! The pups get plenty of lap time, snuggles, and kisses. It’s a like a mini vacation for the pups while they are here.

Cat care experience

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Loving care for your kitties!

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

Reviews

Matt N.
House Sitting • Jul 29, 2026
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She has always taken amazing care of our two dogs, Helen is just wonderful and caring.

Matt N.
House Sitting • Jun 03, 2025
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Thank you again, you are the best!

Matt N.
House Sitting • Sep 15, 2024
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My wife and have used her services twice and both times our dogs have had the best time!

Ashley S.
House Sitting • Jun 30, 2024
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Helen was great! She came to the rescue when another sitter cancelled on us last minute. She was incredibly sweet in person and took amazing care of my dog Archer. He was very happy when we came home, and the house was in great shape 😊 Would absolutely rebook with her!

About Helen K.

Communication

4 repeat pet parents
84% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
50% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

16 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

Pups are never left outside unattended. We have a fully fenced outdoor area for off leash playtime. There is one cat in the house who chooses to seclude himself in the main bedroom and there are no children in the home. I am on a third floor walk-up so any animal over 15 pounds needs to be able to independently navigate stairs.

Home

Lives in an apartment
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has cats
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Helen K. would like to know about your pet

Please no pups under 6 months, no intact males or females in heat. I understand surprises happen but I am on a third floor walk-up so no dog’s experiencing active digestive upset.

A typical day

We play lots of physical games and stimulating brain games. Im a hiker so sometimes we take field trips to forest park, the coast, or out to Sauvie Island

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Helen K.

Bridlemile, Portland, OR

4.9 out of 5 stars
17 reviews