Helen's Pet Care Pet sitting · Woodland Hills
Drop-in visits · Woodland Hills

Drop-in visits in Woodland Hills

A quick visit while you’re at work or away: meals, fresh water, a potty break or the litter box, playtime, and a photo for you. $22 a visit for one dog, $17 for cats. Since 2018.

STJMARJS5.029 ratings on Rover · since 2018
An orange and white cat playing with a puzzle feeder at home
Why pet parents book me
Pet sitting since 2018 29 five-star ratings Dogs up to 40 lbs Cat visits $17 Photo updates
Who it’s for

For pets who just need a check-in

Not every trip needs an overnight sitter. A drop-in covers meals, a potty break or the litter box, and some company, while you’re at work or away.

Sound like you?
You work long days and your dog’s home alone
Your cat is fine alone, but needs food, water and a clean litter box
You have more than one pet, each with their own routine
A happy white fluffy dog lying on a lawn
An orange and white cat sitting on a grey sofa
Every visit

What happens at every drop-in

I follow your dog’s usual routine, the way you’d do it yourself.

What’s in every visit
Meals and fresh water on their normal schedule
A potty break, or a clean litter box
Messages and photos, so you know how they’re doing
When you get home

What you come home to

A pet who got their meal, their break and some company. Here’s how one drop-in client put it.

Helen is super trustworthy and takes good care of my Mason!
Lana R.Drop-in visits · February 2019via Rover
A grey and white kitten in a play tunnel
Pricing

What it costs, before you book

$22 a visit one dog, Rover fees included

Cat visits are $17. A 60-minute visit is +$35, each extra dog +$15, each extra cat +$12, and puppy visits are $70. See every price.

What’s included in the price
Meals and fresh water on schedule
A potty break or a clean litter box
Oral medication if your pet needs it
Photo and message updates
Doors, gates and entry points kept secure
Book on Rover Send your dates and a little about your pets. I usually reply in under half an hour. Book me on Rover Rover says booking there gets you photo updates, 24/7 support and reimbursement for eligible vet care.
From recent bookings

Who I look after

A white fluffy dog and a small dark dog on a lawn
A fluffy dog asleep upside down on a couch
A black cat stretched out on a rug
A black cat lying on a patterned rug
Three ways to book

Need more than a visit?

Overnight pet sitting

I stay the night, so your dog isn’t alone after dark.

$63 a night, one dog

Dog walking

30 or 60 minutes around your own neighborhood.

$34 a walk, one dog

Dog sitting

Overnights and visits for dogs up to 40 lbs.

From $22 a visit
Helen outdoors hugging a bulldog
How it works

Four steps, no surprises

  1. 01Message me on RoverSend your dates and a little about your pets. I usually reply in under half an hour.
  2. 02Tell me about your petRoutine, food, medication, quirks, your vet and an emergency contact. I ask before the first booking.
  3. 03Your pet stays homeI follow their routine: meals, potty breaks or litter, and playtime.
  4. 04Updates while you’re awayMessages and photos during the booking, so you can actually enjoy the trip.
Kind words

What pet parents said afterwards

29five-star ratings on Rover
4drop-in reviews on Rover
Very responsive and provided plenty of updates. Highly recommend.
Jack M.Drop-in visits · August 2026via Rover
One happy client here!!
Lana R.Drop-in visits · February 2019via Rover
She takes my baby for walks!
Lana R.Drop-in visits · January 2019via Rover
Book

Check my dates

I’m based in Woodland Hills. Send your dates and a little about your pets on Rover. I read every message myself and usually reply in under half an hour.

Helen giving an orange and white cat a chin scratch on a patio
Book on Rover Send your dates and a little about your pets. I usually reply in under half an hour. Book me on Rover Rover says booking there gets you photo updates, 24/7 support and reimbursement for eligible vet care.
Questions

Before you book

Anything not covered here, ask me on Rover. I read every message myself.

Woodland Hills
Canoga Park
West Hills
Winnetka
Tarzana
Reseda
Encino
Chatsworth
How much does a drop-in visit cost?

$22 a visit for one dog and $17 for cats, with Rover’s fees included. A 60-minute visit is +$35 and the holiday rate is $49.

Do you board pets at your home?

No. Every visit happens in your home, so your pet keeps their own space and routine.

Which pets do you look after?

Cats, and dogs up to 40 lbs, including senior dogs and puppies. I can give oral medication. I take up to 4 drop-ins a day.

What happens if plans change?

Drop-in visits can be cancelled up to 3 days before.

Will I get updates while I’m away?

Yes. I send messages and photos during every booking. Rover shows 80% of my bookings include photo updates.

Areas I serve

I’m based in Woodland Hills and do drop-in visits across nine nearby areas: Canoga Park, West Hills, Winnetka, Tarzana, Reseda, Encino, Chatsworth, Calabasas and Hidden Hills. Same Rover rates everywhere.

Drop-ins are part of my in-home pet sitting in Woodland Hills, alongside overnight stays and walks.