Karen Helps
Karen Helps

Karen Helps

$69/day
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Introduction
HELLO! Thanks for considering a real-life Karen. More about me: I'm reliable and am a bonafide Red Cross Hero, I have decades of experience working with special-needs requests, such as medication, shots, specific eating times and find the pup(s) are happiest in their own domain. I've worked with vegans, gluten-free families, only-meat families... immunocomprised families, you name it. I'm background checked, obviously, and have been trusted with the upper echelons of society from youth, having had a fancy mother and a decorated U.S. Marine as a father! Growing up in the 80s meant rules were rules. So I will follow your instructions to a "T"! I'm painfully punctual and if I make a commitment to take care of your "furbabies" - rest assured I am a woman of my word. My rescue dog crossed the Rainbow Bridge and I've successfully fostered doggies since then. My pup was a pit bull mix and was the most gentle and wonderful dog. As I mentioned, The American Red Cross recognized me as a Hero, having saved the life of a child who needed CPR after he was found at the bottom of a pool. Boy, I sure sound awesome! But in actuality, I'm just a woman who wants to feel appreciated after losing my doggies, my father and best friend. I love taking care of dogs because they truly reflect the best in us.
Overview

Hired 5 times

Serves Santa Monica, CA

Background checked

3 employees

19 years in business

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Payment methods

This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, Credit card, Google Pay, PayPal, Stripe, Venmo, and Zelle.

Featured Projects

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  • Wonderful Winnie

    Pet Sitting

  • Rescued and Reunited Lost Dog

    Pet Sitting

Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, responsiveness, and work quality.

Exceptional 5.0

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Sara L.
Aug 9, 2023
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Hired on Thumbtack

Hired on Thumbtack

Karen was wonderful for not only pet sitting but also house sitting. She continued to keep us updated on everything going on with our puppy while also updating us on the house and taking care of to-dos, even when we didn't ask her to. She is a warm, personable, and such a delight to work with. Both my husband and I would highly recommend Karen to any of our friends and family, and we can't wait until our next trip as we plan to work with her again!

Details: Dog • 1 pet • Providing exercise • Taking pet outside • Giving food and water • Providing companionship • Overnight visit (10-12 hours) • Three times a day • My home, venue, etc.

Karen Helps's reply
Winnie is simply the sweetest puppy and it's been so fun to watch her grow and mature over these past several months. I've even taken to calling myself Auntie Karen... which I know is ridiculous, but she's such a little lovebug! As soon as she hears my voice, her tail just starts wagging like crazy.. and I know it's just going to be a fabulous visit.
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Margaret R.
Nov 7, 2023
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Hired on Thumbtack

Hired on Thumbtack

Karen was not only an amazing pet sitter, but she was a delightful person to have at my house. I highly recommend Karen and look forward to her services again.

Details: Dog • 1 pet • Taking pet outside • Giving food and water • Short visit (30 minutes) • Two times a day • My home, venue, etc. • At the pro’s location

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Kari b.
Jan 9, 2024
Karen was fabulous. She was very responsive, sent pictures of our dog as an update, and reported any concerns or questions. She stayed at our house to retrieve mail and other household needs. She was well prepared as she reviewed in depth beforehand. She was very tidy. We even arrived home with two chilled glasses of ice water! I'd recommend Karen.
Karen Helps's reply
Thanks so much, Kari.. Tonk is an amazing client and magnet for love! Appreciate the trust you have in my abilities to take care of your furbaby, as well as your kind review. Looking forward to the next visit.
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Diana H.
Nov 27, 2023
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Hired on Thumbtack

Hired on Thumbtack

Karen came over well prepared to learn everything about the care for our dog and our home. She was very professional and great with Molly. We had to cxl her last minute and she was very accommodating but I look forward to using her service’s as she was clearly organized and responsive and someone I would feel comfortable having I. Our home.

Details: Dog • 1 pet • Giving food and water • Taking pet outside • Providing companionship • Providing exercise • Overnight visit (10-12 hours) • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

Karen Helps's reply
Hi Diana - thanks for the note and I hope to see Molly again sometime soon. She's a doll!
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Julie D.
Nov 26, 2023
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Hired on Thumbtack

Hired on Thumbtack

Karen responded immediately! She did everything to accommodate our needs and offered different options!! Very friendly!!!

Details: Dog • 1 pet • Taking pet outside • Giving food and water • Providing exercise • Short visit (30 minutes) • Three times a day • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

Karen Helps's reply
Thanks, Julie! I'm always happy to work with multiple schedules and don't mind helping out when I can. :)
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