Helene M.
Helene M.
Contact for Boarding
from $80 per night
Highlights
Pet care experience
Providing that 1/1 extra touch! 🥰
Hello future client! 🐶💖 When your sweet baby comes to stay with me, I will care for them as if they were my own-and since there will be no other animals here, they will have my undivided attention. I know how important your pet is to your family — and how hard it can be for both you and your pup when you’re apart — so my goal is to make their stay feels safe, soothing, and full of love. I’ve been called a pet whisperer because animals who typically hide, come out to greet me and are immediately at ease. I have an innate sense of what they want and need. My home has a calm, peaceful atmosphere to ease any stress or separation anxiety, and I take great joy in giving your baby plenty of affection and one-on-one attention. Whether they love belly rubs, gentle massages, butt scratches, or simply curling up next to someone who adores them, I’m here to make them feel truly at home. I’ve cared for dogs and animals most of my life — not just my own, but also those of friends and family. For several years, I helped run a home-based dog boarding business in Houston, where we welcomed dogs of all sizes, breeds, ages, and temperaments. I’m experienced with special feeding routines, medication, and adapting to each pup’s unique needs. My goal is for your pup to quickly feel so comfortable and loved here that this becomes their second home! My max weight limit is 75lbs. I’m also located just a few miles from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, making drop-offs and pick-ups easy and convenient. If you’re new to Rover, feel free to use my discount code: HELENEM18265 I can’t wait to meet you and your precious baby! 🐾💕
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
We left our very senior pup with Helene for 10 days and she was amazing. She gave frequent updates, was very patient with our pup getting adjusted, and made us feel really at peace on our vacation. Highly recommend Helene to watch your pup!
Helene was great! My pup is cautious around new people, but warmed up to Helene very quickly. I received regular pupdates, including videos of Tamra playing and living her best life, which made me able to enjoy my time away with no worries.
Helene was great at sending updates, videos, and pictures throughout Luna’s stay. She was so loving and patient with Luna. We’ll definitely be booking her again soon!
I have a very anxious pup, but he warmed right up to Helene! She sent me detailed, daily updates as well which helped with my second-hand anxiety for him 😂.
Helene gives us such peace of mind every time our dog Pookie stays over, she is so comfortable with Helene and her activity and fun is always prioritized! We also really appreciate all the updates, pictures, and videos! :)
Helene was our Dog Sitter on our recent 5 day trip for our niece's graduation. She responded to our request promptly and even suggested a meet and greet for our Standard Poodle. Rue is a shy girl, but seemed comfortable with Helene's calm demeanor. Helene followed our routine of walks, feeding and daily involvement with Rue. She was able to keep Rue engaged and safe. She also kept us up with daily texts and fotos of her activities. We would definitely use Helene again and would recommend her for anyone's pet sitting needs.
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Schedule
I work from home full time and I’m kind of a home body so your baby will be by my side pretty much the entire time. I take regular breaks away from the computer, and your pup will be right there along with me to take a short walk, stretching or going outside every couple hours. One of my favorite things to do is to be outside with your baby, playing, photographing or videoing them. So you’ll get lots of daily pictures! A regular routine is healthy for everyone and so feedings are according to their schedule and I notice their habits quickly so if anything seems off, I will contact you immediately-as appropriate. Bedtime is generally around 10-11pm.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
I have a clean, well-kept home with a big, beautiful, fully enclosed backyard for your pup to sniff, romp or get those zoomies out 🤪 and I so delight in watching them! The yard is kept clean on a daily basis and for added protection, I have scheduled organic flea/tick control treatments and never use pesticides. Their safety, comfort and happiness is my top priority!
A typical day
A typical day here would be mostly relaxing except during potty breaks where I’ll encourage your pet to run, chase a ball, smell new scents and get lots of belly rubs and butt scratches-if that’s what they like. Oh, and lots of petting and snuggling on the sofa at night.
- 0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsDogs over 1 year oldSpayed and neutered dogs onlyNo females in heatTakes only 1 client at a timeHelene can host up to 1 pet per night
- Before your pet’s stay, I like to schedule a meet and greet with you and your pup. This helps us all make sure we’re a great fit and gives your dog a chance to feel comfortable and familiar before their first stay. During this time, I’ll learn more about their personality, behavior, likes and dislikes, and what their usual daily routine looks like so I can keep things consistent and comforting for them.