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Helen S.

Kalamazoo, MI

5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
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Services

Helen can care for

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

Availability

I recently graduated college early, I am quite busy but I try to keep my schedule on Rover updated and correct. Before I take jobs I make sure it works, and if I accept and it doesn’t work for me, I keep to my promise and the owners instructions and move my own schedule around if I need to.

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Not available
SMTWTFS
House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Helen S.

Communication

1 repeat pet parent
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

4 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I am only able to pet sit at a clients house. However, I always read and learn an owners instructions and obey their time preferences and schedules for their animals, even if I have to wake up at 4am and adapt to anything a pet needs. While I can’t take care of any animals in my personal home, I make sure to keep spaces clean and not touch things in houses unless given permission.

Information Helen S. would like to know about your pet

I would like to know about medication, specific anxiety or fears a pet has like sounds or locations or if they are frightful or don’t like to be pet a certain way. An animals preference and personal space is super important.

A typical day

I have and can do anything. I can provide comfort and snuggles or walks and play time around the city with fetch or tug of war. With cats or other animals I’m willing to play or snuggle, whatever a pet may need.

Location

Kalamazoo, MI

Helen S.'s Neighborhood

Safe & loving companion while away

Pet care experience

I have worked on Rover for a few months now, and do my best to be open and truthful in communication and, I am determined to take good care of whatever animals I encounter no matter what schedule I have. In the rare times Ive had to cancel a booking I make sure to tell the client weeks in advance and make sure that they can get someone to replace me. I’ve had animals my whole life, from snakes, lizards, rats, cats and dogs. I understand that it’s important to respect not only each animals space and preferences but listen to owners instructions, rereading even if I’ve pet sit for them multiple times. I’ve pet sat for dogs with severe anxiety, old dogs that poop and pee around the house. I'm fit to give dogs walks and remember to give any medication necessary and in the correct dosage. I've taken care of high and low energy and I’ve even pet sit and fed horses, a donkey and a mule. So no animal is too big or odd for me. I have experience with reptiles as well, growing up with snakes, and owning a bearded dragon myself, I know how to feed, clean and interact with them all. While taking care of animals I always respect the household, even hand cleaning dishes, sweeping or brushing a pets fur. I do my best to leave the house in the state I found in or better, leaving the clients things alone unless given permission.

Cat care experience

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Respect cats space and preferences

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

Reviews

Sheree B.
House Sitting • Sep 01, 2025
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We highly recommend Helen for your pets. She was kind and loving, sending pictures daily of her interactions with our cat and dog. I never worried about their well being once. She handled herself well, took good care of our home and fur kids. She’s very personable, so easy to get to know. I know my pets miss her already.

House Sitting • Jul 25, 2025

Helen S. cancelled a booking within a day of the start date.

Jessica M.
House Sitting • Jul 06, 2025
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Helen showed up at the agreed upon time. The house was in great shape when we returned and we got daily updates on the dogs. We would definitely use her again:

Gisela L.
House Sitting • Jun 30, 2025
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Helen was very considerate and caring with my little fur tribe and home. She left the place near and clean. She provided regular updates. We highly recommend Helen. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

About Helen S.

Communication

1 repeat pet parent
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

4 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I am only able to pet sit at a clients house. However, I always read and learn an owners instructions and obey their time preferences and schedules for their animals, even if I have to wake up at 4am and adapt to anything a pet needs. While I can’t take care of any animals in my personal home, I make sure to keep spaces clean and not touch things in houses unless given permission.

Information Helen S. would like to know about your pet

I would like to know about medication, specific anxiety or fears a pet has like sounds or locations or if they are frightful or don’t like to be pet a certain way. An animals preference and personal space is super important.

A typical day

I have and can do anything. I can provide comfort and snuggles or walks and play time around the city with fetch or tug of war. With cats or other animals I’m willing to play or snuggle, whatever a pet may need.

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.
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Helen S.

Kalamazoo, MI

5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews