Helen's Pet Care Pet sitting · Woodland Hills
Cat sitting · Woodland Hills

Cat sitting in Woodland Hills

I visit your cat at home while you’re away: food, fresh water, litter and playtime, with photo updates. Drop-in visits are $17 and overnight stays are $45 a night. Woodland Hills and nine nearby areas, since 2018.

STJMARJS5.029 ratings on Rover · since 2018
A grey and white kitten peeking out of a play tunnel
Why pet parents book me
Pet sitting since 2018 29 five-star ratings Cat drop-ins $17 Litter, food and playtime Photo updates
Who it’s for

For cats who’d rather stay home

Cats like their own space. While you’re away I come to your home, so your cat keeps their favorite spot, their own litter box and their own routine.

Sound like you?
You’re leaving your cat with someone for the first time
Your cat is shy, and hides when new people visit
You have more than one cat, each with their own routine
An orange and white cat sitting on a grey sofa at home
An orange and white cat playing with a puzzle feeder
Every visit

What I do at every cat visit

I follow your feeding instructions and keep your cat’s routine, the way you’d do it yourself.

What’s in every visit
Food and fresh water, on their normal schedule
A clean litter box
Playtime and affection, at your cat’s own pace
When you get home

What you come home to

A relaxed cat who kept their routine, and photos of every visit while you were gone. Here’s how one client put it.

You can tell she really cares about bonding with pets. She gave us many updates and was very communicative.
Lili W.House sitting · June 2022via Rover
Helen giving an orange and white cat a chin scratch on a patio
Pricing

What it costs, before you book

$17 a visit cat drop-in, Rover fees included

Overnight cat sitting is $45 a night. Each extra cat is +$12 a visit or +$23 a night. See every price.

What’s included in the price
Food and fresh water on schedule
Litter scooped
Oral medication if your cat needs it
Photo and message updates
Doors and windows 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 fluffy dog asleep upside down on a couch
A happy white fluffy dog lying on a lawn
A black cat stretched out on a rug
A black cat lying on a patterned rug
Three ways to book

Drop-ins, overnights, or the whole house

Drop-in visits

The visit most cat owners book: food, litter, playtime and a photo.

$17 a visit, one cat

Overnight cat sitting

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

$45 a night, one cat

All in-home pet sitting

Got a dog too? I look after dogs up to 40 lbs as well.

Cats and dogs
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 cat stays homeI follow their usual routine: food, fresh water, 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
9reviews from cat owners
Very responsive and provided plenty of updates. Highly recommend.
Jack M.Drop-in visits · August 2026via Rover
So grateful to have Helen watch my cat while I’m gone! I loved getting photo and video updates throughout the week! Highly recommend! Rebooking for sure!
Lana R.House sitting · January 2019via Rover
When I returned, it was obvious that my boys were sad to see her go. I’m pretty sure they like her more than they like me.
Joshua S.House sitting · June 2022via 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.

A white fluffy dog and a small dark dog relaxing on a lawn
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 cat sitting cost?

$17 for a drop-in visit and $45 a night for overnight cat sitting, with Rover’s fees included. Each extra cat is +$12 a visit or +$23 a night.

Do you board cats at your home?

No. I come to your home, so your cat keeps their own space, their own litter box and their own routine.

My cat is shy. Is that okay?

Yes. Whether your cat is playful and social or shy and independent, I let them get comfortable at their own pace. I can also give oral medication.

What happens if plans change?

Cat drop-in visits and overnight stays 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 cat sitting across nine nearby areas: Canoga Park, West Hills, Winnetka, Tarzana, Reseda, Encino, Chatsworth, Calabasas and Hidden Hills. Same Rover rates everywhere.

Cat sitting is part of my in-home pet sitting in Woodland Hills, which covers dogs too.