Helena R.
Helena R.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Your pets' fun auntie
Hello! Please note that I am currently only accepting clients after meet & greets. Same-day requests are reserved for existing regular clients, and regular clients are also prioritized for holidays. The borders of my radius for new clients are roughly Franklin, Van Ness, Melrose, La Brea. Between Rover, my own pets, and volunteering, I have experience caring for cats and dogs of almost all ages and administering oral and topical medications. I prioritize balanced reinforcement and structured play to provide both physical and mental stimulation. If requested, I am happy to provide additional services including basic grooming, minimal plant/aquarium/terrarium maintenance, and mail/package retrieval. I am unable to accommodate extra-large or high-energy dogs or pets with moderate to severe behavioral issues, especially aggression. Do not book if your pet has any infections that may be transmitted to myself, my other clients, or my own pets.
Cat care experience
Helena also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Qualifications
Safety, trust & environment
My priority is to give you peace of mind by keeping your pet safe and respecting their boundaries. With each card, I report how your pet has behaved and, once I get to know them, whether anything unusual (or spectacular) has happened. Usually, I try to do so in a way that is hopefully entertaining for you to read—if I'm particularly inspired, I may little stories or dialogue to accompany their photos. If your pet make any messes, I will do my best to clean up after them with the time I have and the supplies available. Before booking, please disclose any recording devices in areas I may enter.
Ratings and reviews
Helena is my go-to sitter, Tookis is always calm and relaxed when I return
Helena is literally the best. She is so good my little girl and makes sure she is loved and cared for. she also leaves the most amazing report cards everyday.
My kitty is always so happy after Helena has been taking care of him. And I feel relaxed and confident that he is going to be well taken care of. I will happily book Helena again!
Another Lovely job from Helena!
Tookis was very relaxed when I returned, I dont think she even noticed I was gone under Helena's care
Tookis was happy to see her favorite sitter again :)
Calendar and availability
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Schedule
I'm currently prioritizing clients within cycling distance, about one mile. Please let me know if there are any good places to lock up! For clients outside my radius, I charge $3 extra per additional mile of travel one-way. (For example, if you are technically 2 miles away but I would actually need to cycle or drive 2.8 miles to reach you, the price of a visit would increase by $3; if you are 3.5 miles away, the price would increase by $6, et cetera.)
- CatsHelena can host up to 5 drop-ins per day
- As part of your pet's profile, please provide the following information: Does your pet have any particular training to enforce? What commands do they know? Does your pet have any physical limitations or conditions? Do they take any medications or have any allergies? Is your pet ever reactive, fearful, and/or anxious? What are their stressors/triggers to avoid (e.g. other animals, loud noises)? Are there any places in your home that your pet (or I) should stay away from? In case of messes, what cleaning supplies would you prefer I use and where are they located? In case your pet requires medical attention, please list their primary veterinarian and emergency contacts.