Helen's House & Hound Sitting

19/11/2025

Socialisation Wednesday for Walter after his morning walk. Coffee morning and Post Office in the village hall 😊🐾

13/11/2025

**Extra dates have been added due to a cancellation**
I have this gorgeous trio for company over the next few days. We'll all have plenty of fuss, TLC, and play.
My diary is now FULL for this year and closed to new clients. My diary for 2026 is now OPEN for advance bookings from 3 Feb. Why book so early I hear you ask......??
- Peace of mind knowing your pets/house/animals are in experienced loving hands
- Secures your preferred dates before they are gone
I have availability for the following dates -;
3 - 12 Feb, 23 Feb - 16 May (including Easter holidays), 10 June - 8 July, 24 Aug - 02 Sept, 09 Sept - 03 Oct from 16 Oct onwards. I do get booked up quickly 😊 🐾
I don't only care for dogs, experienced in equine care and livestock as well as dogs and cats
I stay in the clients home with their pets while they are away giving them peace of mind their home is being looked after as much as their pets. I follow the same routine they are used to and also do anything else the clients would like me to do while they are away.
🐾 I DO take a 50% non refundable booking fee at the time of ALL House Sitting bookings - this just secures your dates
🐾 Trained to give medication - insulin injections
🐾 Fully insured, DBS checked, canine first aid trained and testimonials from my clients can be provided
🐾 Professional Pet Sitter Certificate
🐾 Canine Enrichment and Play Certificate
🐾 Level 2 Canine Body Language
🐾 When making an enquiry please can you include your location and contact details, it really helps me to help you 😊
🐾 If you have any particular questions /queries or dates in mind then please don't hesitate to contact me and I'll see what I can do to help you 😊

06/11/2025

Having lunch and a long over due catch up with Rosy Haywood and another socialisation outing for Walter 😊🐾

05/11/2025

Walter says its exhausting💤 taking the nose off Hedgehog, so surgery had to be done ASAP as he's a favourite toy 😊🐾

02/11/2025

30/10/2025

While looking after this boy for the next few days it's almost law that we stop halfway round our morning walk for coffee and a Sundried tomato and Feta cheese muffin 😋🐾

29/10/2025

Shared here due to an illegal boarder in the area 😞🐾

27/10/2025

**EDITED POST due to added dates**
I'm back with this young man - regular client - as my host for this week. We'll have plenty of play, fuss, walks and TLC.
My diary is now FULL for this year and closed to new clients. My diary for 2026 is now OPEN for advance bookings from 3 Feb. Why book so early I hear you ask....??
- Peace of mind knowing your pets/animals/home are in experienced loving hands.
- Secures your preferred dates before they are gone.
I have availability for the following dates -;
3 - 12 Feb, 23 Feb - 16 May, 10 June - 8 July, 24 Aug - 11 Sept, and from 16 Oct onwards. I do get booked up quickly 😊 🐾
I don't only care for dogs, experienced in equine care and livestock as well as dogs and cats.
I stay in the clients home with their pets while they are away giving them peace of mind their home is being looked after as much as their pets. I follow the same routine they are used to and also do anything else the clients would like me to do while they are away.
🐾 I DO take a 50% non refundable booking fee at the time of ALL House Sitting bookings - this just secures your dates
🐾 Trained to give medication - insulin injections
🐾 Fully insured, DBS checked, canine first aid trained and testimonials from my clients can be provided.
🐾 Professional Pet Sitter Certificate
🐾 Canine Enrichment and Play Certificate
🐾 Level 2 Canine Body Language
🐾 When making an enquiry please can you include your location and contact details, it really helps me to help you 😊
🐾 If you have any particular questions/queries or dates in mind then please don't hesitate to contact me and I'll do my best to help you

21/10/2025

Socialisation Tuesday for Walter and I, the first time on the bus for Walter, a walk in Simmons Park Okehampton, a wander round town and then a bacon roll and coffee in Dots Cafe. Super proud of him ❤ 🐾😊

20/10/2025

Having a Monday morning caffeine ☕stop and another socialisation outing for Walter.

13/10/2025

I'm back with this pair of dogs and a horse - regular client - for this week. The dogs will get plenty of fuss, TLC and walks in the field. The horse will have plenty of ad lib fuss and attention.
My diary is now FULL for this year (unless I get any cancellations) and closed to new clients. My diary for 2026 is now OPEN for advance bookings from 3 Feb. Why book so early I hear you ask......??
- Peace of mind knowing your pets/animals/home are in experienced loving hands
- Secures your preferred dates before they are gone
I have availability for the following dates -;
3 - 12 Feb, 23 Feb - 29 April, 10 June - 8 July, 24 Aug - 11 Sept and from 16 Oct onwards. I do get booked up quickly 😊 🐾
I don't only care for dogs, experienced in equine care and livestock as well as dogs and cats.
I stay in the clients home with their pets/animals while they are away giving them peace of mind their home is being looked after as much as their pets. I follow the same routine they are used to and also do anything else the clients would like me to do while they are away.
🐾 I DO take a 50% non refundable booking fee at the time of ALL House Sitting bookings - this just secures your dates.
🐾 Trained to give medication - insulin injections
🐾 Fully insured, DBS checked, canine first aid trained and testimonials from my clients can be provided.
🐾 Professional Pet Sitter Certificate
🐾 Canine Enrichment and Play Certificate
🐾 Level 2 Canine Body Language
🐾 When making an enquiry please can you include your location and contact details, it really helps me to help you 😊
If you have any particular questions or queries then please feel free to contact me and I'll do my best to help you

10/10/2025

A lovely 'busy' walk with Walter this afternoon up the bridlepath along the river to the gate. We both came back more than a little bit wet. Sorry for the blurred photos folks but when you are having a lovely time, life is too short to be slow🏃‍♀️🐾😊x