The North Yorkshire ‘Furry’ Godmother

Treating your pets like my own since 2024

One-To-One Care in Guisborough, Newton Under Roseberry and Great Ayton, North Yorkshire.

  • Dog Walking

  • Cat & Other ‘Small Furry’ Care

  • Equine Care

  • Reptile Care

  • Dog Training & Puppy Training

I do this as it’s my passion and I enjoy meeting new people and pets, as well as am fascinated by animal behaviour. This is not solely for profit.

Please note, I will never walk or take care of an animal that could put me or anyone else at extreme risk.

ALL NEW CONTINUOUS CLIENTS WHO BOOK IN WITH ME GET A COMPLIMENTARY PHOTO SHOOT FOR YOUR PET- JUST LET ME KNOW WHEN YOU WOULD LIKE TO BOOK IN .

About the Founder

About Me

My name is Helena, and I have worked with all sorts of animals for 10+ years of my life so far, from the veterinary environment to charity settings.

After finishing school in 2012, I studied my Animal Management Level 3 in college, specialising in exotics originally, then went on to work in a veterinary environment as a Receptionist which lead into being a Patient Care Assistant (Nursing Assistant), completing many different qualifications whilst working. I volunteered in rescue centres alongside work and after many years in veterinary, I decided to branch out and take the chance in being self employed alongside this, as I was so interested in dog behaviour and psychology. I started out pet sitting and dog walking, which I still do now, however I now am studying to be a dog trainer as well. I continue to help out and raise money for animal charities such as The Born Free Foundation and RSPCA to this day.

My love of animals began from taking many family trips abroad to Kenya. Seeing wildlife in the wild made me realise that ever since being very young- all I ever want to do is spend time with animals. Alongside this I love reading, writing, playing guitar, attending comic cons, going to the cinema, spend quality time with my pets and family, photography, gaming, clay shooting, trail cycling, supporting local & am always doing progressive studies on canine behaviour & psychology! Looking after the environment is a huge passion of mine, and I love to make my own eco cleaning products and support beauty products that are natural and cruelty free.

I do this business part-time and am a Payroll Remote Assistant on the side . This is because One-To-One care means I am unable to do this full time (or I would be walking all day long every day which is too tiring for any one!) I am so grateful for all my loyal and lovely clients for coming back to me time and time again.

Dog Training, Pet Care & Dog Walking Prices

Training

(I am still studying to be a qualified dog trainer so Prices are reduced for the time being until certified.)

£20.00 for one hour of 1-2-1 training in your home/area (I do not take human aggressive cases or extreme reactivity in dogs at the moment until I have more experience.)

£50.00 up front for a block of three separate 1-2-1 classes in your home

£15.00 per hour one-to-one puppy / young dog training:

This involves a sit down in your home to discuss and show you the most important parts of puppy training with training materials, a walk in a nearby populated area (if your puppy is vaccinated) to discuss how to socialise, lead train, and introduce off-the-lead walks- all designed completely for your dogs breed and temperament using positive reinforcement only- because every puppy is different and starting young is crucial.

Dog Walking / Pop Ins / Pet Care Drop In’s

My dog walking prices are now based on travel distance and needs of pet, please message me with your address and details of your pets needs for a quote.

£13.50-£17.00 per one-to-one walk for one hour

£10.00-£15.00 per Drop In (Drop ins are 30 minutes and can be to feed your cat, guinea pig, lizard or any other small animal!) This is dependant on distance away and animal breed.

£35.00 per day for horse care. This includes feeding, grooming, mucking out and turning out / bringing in (and snuggles!). If you have more than 1 horse, it would be additional £15.00 per horse.

PLEASE NOTE: I pride myself on one-to-one love, which means I do one-to-one walks. I never walk dogs from different households together unless requested by both owners or if they are dogs in the same household. Some people want me to walk their dog with other friendly dogs or my own dogs, if that is the case I will happily do so but only up to two to three at a time with permission from the other owner(s) also. Please note that all clients will need to read, fill in and sign a form before I look after any animal.

Want to know about availability?

Please either:

Email me on helenajaynegreetham@gmail.com

Message me on Facebook

OR

Call me for enquiries on dates.

Please remember I am a sole trader and work by myself- meaning availability is very limited (especially dog walks!) The earlier you book, the better!

Please see reviews and references below.

UPDATES

02/09/2025:

Good morning everyone, I have made the hard decision to stop taking on any new clients for dog walking as my day was beginning to become a 10 hour day of walking which was becoming impossible and taking a toll on my health! I also want to make sure I give my current clients the best care they deserve, and me being worn out would not be fair on them as they deserve smiles, happiness and love.

I will keep this Facebook page, Instagram and my website constantly updated if any new slots become available.

If you need a dog walker, please do give me a message and I will try my utmost best to help you find someone local, there are so many lovely walkers around.

PLEASE NOTE that I still have cat and small animal care slots left, so do pop me a message with dates if you need someone to drop by and feed your small furries etc. <3

Reviews & References

  • Murphy

    ‘I cannot recommend Helena enough. Murphy absolutely adored her. She was so kind whilst looking after him. Her professionalism shone through, nothing was ever too much trouble. If I had an unexpected issue and had to work short notice, she would always help me out by having Murphy. You can truly tell she loves what she does. Murphy also gets on very well with Helena’s small dog, and they became best friends. I would still be using her today if I had not had to move away. Highly recommend.’

  • Phoevos

    ‘Helena looked after my boy for two weeks as we went on holidays. She is such a caring and kind person! Despite the fact I found and booked her the last minute, she went many extra miles to help me with my dog sitting! My dog looked so happy with Helena and her dogs! She helped my dog with his anxiety and she also cooked special meals for him as he was a bit nervous when we went on holidays! I would highly recommend Helena and will been using her in the future as she is now a part of our family! Thank you Helena for everything!’

  • Bowie

    ‘I would just like to say, Helena looked after our little sausage dog whilst we went away on holiday and she sent updates every day which we loved. She stayed in our home and even had play dates with her dog. I would highly recommend Helena and will definitely be using her in the future!’

  • Tiberius

    Tiberius

    ‘Helena has been amazing with our dog. He can be very anxious when meeting new people but Helena made time to get to know him, and now he’s always so happy to see her! Helena is super reliable and treats your dog as if they are her own, and she gives brilliant tips and tricks to support any behavioural issues. Couldn’t recommend enough!’

  • Aika

    Aika

    ‘I would definitely recommend Helena, she took care of Aika & Ares, kept me updated with text messages and pictures every day!’

  • Cleo

    Cleo

    ‘Helena was a great cat sitter, friendly, reliable, clearly knowledgeable about animals and very flexible and considerate of our and our cat‘s needs. Will definitely book her again for our next hols!’

  • Gary

    Gary

    ‘Helena was a wonderful sitter. She was a really attentive and thorough when caring for our two cats and took great care of them. We could tell they had been played with and happy when we got home. Highly recommend her!!’

  • Kelly Review

    (Practice Reference)

    ‘Helena is a loving and caring pet caregiver, who treats any pet as her own. She is trustworthy, reliable and very friendly. Your pets are in the best hands,Highly recommended!’

    - Kelly Smith HRVN

  • GM Reference

    (Practice Reference)

    ‘ Helena is an enthusiastic, hardworking and kind individual who constantly endeavours to provide the utmost care for both pets and owners alike. She was a valuable team player and significantly contributed to maintaining a conducive working environment, which was greatly appreciated especially during the past few years when the veterinary profession has been under much pressure due to the recent pandemic and workforce crisis.’

    - Gerald Mok MRCVS

  • Laszlo

    Laszlo

    ‘Helena has been walking and training our Laszlo and she’s been fantastic. He was always excited to see her at the door, and always fast asleep 10 minutes after he came back. We will miss her as she moves up North, but I’d strongly recommend her to anybody needing a fantastic and trustworthy pet friend.’

  • Leo and Zoe

    Leo & Zoe

    ‘We highly recommend Helena, who took excellent care of our two cats while we were away. Helena's communication is great, and we always felt we could reach out to her if we had any questions. Helena followed our instructions diligently and sent daily updates with photos/ videos. Knowing that our cats were in capable hands gave us peace of mind throughout our trip. Thank you very much, Helena’

  • Thunder

    Thunder

    ‘I could not recommend this lovely lady highly enough. I was super stressed about having to leave my puddy cat. Normally he has only ever been looked after by family but after a recent house move this was no longer an option. It was obvious from the start that Helena takes her job seriously and has a genuine affinity with the animals. "Thunder Cat" can be a little aloof and we had recently lost his companion cat so I was extremely anxious about leaving him. However he took to Helena immediately, she spent time each day grooming, fussing and playing with him. I got regular updates and pictures. All instructions were followed exactly and she even bought him a licky matt and some toys. I am a qualified vet nurse and an extremely crazzzzzy cat lady, trust me when I say you won't find a better pet sitter. Thunder Cat loved Helena’

  • Finn

    ‘Helena was lovely. She arrived early and ensured Finn had his full hour walk. I was sent photos and a video of his time with Helena which were great to see - Finn had a great time at the beach and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Helena. We will certainly be booking again! Thank you for taking care of him! :)’

  • Bobby & Alfie

    ‘Bobby absolutely loves Helena and now my new puppy Alfie. Helena is amazing with dogs and so knowledgable about them as well. I would highly recommend Helena. I treat my dogs like my Children and so does Helena. Thank you!’

  • 'The Chis!'

    ‘Helena is absolutely amazing She is fantastic with a whole host of animals, especially dogs my chihuahuas absolutely love her and I would highly recommend Helena for any of your pet sitting or dog walking needs, she is extremely knowledgable and I would happily leave my fur babies in her very kind and caring, extremely capable hands, knowing that she would care for them as if they were her own.’

  • Reggie

    Reggie

    ‘We were lucky enough to find Helena when she was setting up her business in Guisborough and she has walked Reggie dog every week since then for us. Reggie absolutely loves her, she sends lovely photos of their walkies and her communication with us is excellent. She’s reliable and punctual and always works around us as clients. We really value and appreciate her love and care for Reggie, always putting his needs first, for example considering his needs with the recent hot weather. Thanks for everything Helena’

  • Katie & Evie

    Katie & Evie

    ‘I was so lucky to find Helena to care for my two rescue dogs for two weeks whilst on holiday. Very helpful in every way and I felt less stressed as soon as I met her. Katie and Evie both have their own quirks of nature which can be difficult but Helena knows exactly how to treat them.

    Both dogs have found a new friend. I totally recommend Helena to care for your pets.’

  • Hopper

    Hopper

    ‘Would highly recommend Helena! Super friendly, knowledgeable and cares for your pet like they are her own. Keeps you updated with plenty of photos. My doggo loves Helena and all of the adventures they go on together. 100% trustworthy, would be lost without her! XXX’

  • Arlo

    Arlo

    ‘Helena met my puppy before he could even go out she would visit and play and let him gain her trust even before the walks. Then the walks started and he was scared and nervous and took a little persuading. Helena was patient and advised and now we have a brave excited little dog that loves his walks his digging and meeting others dogs (unless they bark). Thank you for being along for the puppy journey’