The North Yorkshire ‘Furry’ Godmother

Spreading Joy Across Guisborough & Surrounding Areas 🐾

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🌟 What I Stand For

  • 100% Undivided Love: No rushing, no distractions- just full focus and a cosy space where your pet feels safe and cherished.

  • Calm & Unrushed Rhythms: Gentle, force-free care following your pet's natural pace, comfort boundaries, and daily routines.

  • Sensory Enrichment & Joy: Gentle companionship, force-free handling, and outdoor strolls filled with happy sniffs!

🐶 How I Bring Joy to Your Pets

  • Drop-Ins & Sitting: Cheerful care for dogs, cats, small furries, and reptiles! Includes playtime, cuddles, feeding, habitat cleaning, and peaceful company.

  • Tailored Small Pet Routines: Species-specific feeding, cage maintenance, and play tailored to your pet’s unique habits.

  • Solo & Small Group Walks: Stress-free adventures on quiet trails, woods, or beaches- customised to your dog’s speed and energy level.

💕 Kind Words

  • Client Stories: Scroll to the bottom of the page to read reviews from local pet families!

Hi, I’m Helena! My lifelong passion for animals began during childhood trips to Kenya, watching wildlife in its natural habitat. Today, I have over 18 years of professional experience across veterinary care, charity rescue, and animal behaviour.

After completing my Level 3 in Animal Management, I spent years in a veterinary hospital as a Patient Care Assistant, gaining invaluable medical, clinical, and low-stress handling experience with a wide variety of animals. Driven by a deep interest in pet welfare and gentle care, I launched my business to focus on dog walking, cat care, pop-in visits and specialized animal management. I regularly raise funds for charities like the RSPCA and The Born Free Foundation.

When I’m not caring for your pets, I’m an avid reader, writer, gamer, crafter, and clay shooter. I love playing guitar, learning new skills, and paddleboarding. I’m also deeply passionate about the environment, making my own eco-cleaning products and supporting cruelty-free living.

My Furry Family

I practice what I preach with a busy house full of rescued and beloved pets:

The Dogs: Bodhi and Scamp (Long-Haired Chihuahuas) and Oliver (Show Cocker Spaniel).

The Cat: Mr Meow-Meow, a handsome British Blue kitten.

The Rescues: Five RSPCA guinea pigs (Lilo, Stitch, Shadowheart, Karlach and Lucky)

Professional Qualifications

Animal Management Level 3 (Riseholme College)

Patient Care Assistant (CVS Veterinary Group)

Pet & Canine First Aid Certified (VETSN / DTC) - Renewed Oct 2026

Specialist Certificates: Keeping Cats Calm (CVS) & Canine Law (DTC)

Fully DBS Checked Annually & Insured

All my three helpers (family members) that cover my sickness and help on walks are also insured under my business & DBS checked.

About The North Yorkshire Furry Godmother

Pet Care Prices

To make sure your pet gets the exact care they deserve, final rates are tailored to your pet's unique routine and location.

I proudly serve pets across Guisborough, Stokesley, Great Broughton, Great Ayton, and Margrove Park (extended travel may be available upon request!).

🎁 Free Meet & Greet! Every new adventure starts with a complimentary initial consultation! We’ll sit down together so I can meet your gorgeous pets, learn their favourite routines, and discuss their needs before you book.

🐱 Cat & Small Pet Care Drop-Ins

  • Rate: £15.00 for two 30-minute visits per day (feed, play & clean-out)

  • Extra Pets: +£0.50 per day per extra cat or small pet

  • Weekend Rate: Same great price!

  • Travel Note: Plus fuel & time charge if outside Guisborough.

Ideal For: Cats, puppies, small furries, and reptiles! Each visit includes fresh food and water, habitat maintenance, and plenty of fun interactive enrichment.

Need me to stay a bit longer? Extended stay visits are always available for a small extra charge—just ask!

🐶 Dog Walking

  • 1-Hour Private Walk: £16.00

    Dedicated, one-on-one attention for dogs who prefer their own space.

  • Small Group Walk (3 Dogs) or Duo Walk (2 Dogs): £15.00

    Great for friendly, well-mannered pups who love socializing. Available only for dogs who can walk calmly on the lead with good recall.

    Up to 4 dogs are walked together in small group when a second handler is present.

  • Weekend Solo Walk: £18.00

    Exclusive one-on-one walks on Saturdays and Sundays.

Travel Note: Free within Guisborough! A small travel charge (fuel & time) applies for walks outside the area.

Ideal For: Individual and small group walks are perfect for dogs who thrive on dedicated love, cuddles, and undivided focus.

It’s the ideal setup for:

  • Sensitive or nervous pups who feel overwhelmed in large packs.

  • Keen scavengers who need a watchful eye to keep them safe.

  • Dogs who crave personal connection and customized pacing.

🚗 Safe & Cosy Pet Taxi

  • Rate: Dependent on distance (contact me for a tailored quote!)

Ideal For: Getting your pets to vet appointments, groomers, or new destinations when you're short on transport. Your pets ride in comfort in an air-conditioned car complete with a safe, secure crating system.

💍 Pet Wedding Chaperone

  • Rate: £150.00 for the day (plus travel expenses/petrol)

Ideal For: Including your best friend in your big day! I’ll handle the travel, accompany your pet throughout the event, keep them calm and happy, and meet with you in advance to plan every single detail around your wedding itinerary.

🐶Pet Sitting in Your Home (Overnight)

  • Rate: £45-£50 per night.

    Please note, I only pet sit dogs in Guisborough overnight and they have to be okay with being left for a few hours here and there for my dog walking. (Never more than 3 hours at a time!)

  • Ideal For: If you are going on holiday or a weekend away and you want your pets routine to stay the same without the stress of a kennel or boarding in someone else’s house!

💌 Let’s Get Started!

Contact me today with your location and pet details for your personalized quote!

🌲 One-on-One Dog and Small Group Walking Adventures

Tailored Outdoor Joy & Expert Care for Your Dog!

I believe walks should be the absolute highlight of your dog's day—full of excitement, new sniffs, and 100% undivided devotion! Because every dog is unique, I tailor our outings completely around their energy, personality, and physical needs.

Living right here in Guisborough, we’re spoiled for wonderful adventure spots! Depending on what your pup loves best, our quiet one-on-one journeys might take us:

  • Trekking Through Local Woodlands: Exploring the leafy trails of Guisborough Woods for peaceful, sensory-rich snifftastic strolls under the trees.

  • Splashing at Marske or Skinningrove Beach: Feeling the salty breeze and trotting along the open sand for dogs who adore wide spaces and ocean air.

  • Charming Café Visits: Stopping by local pet-friendly spots where your pup can practice calm, gentle socialization while soaking up snuggles and extra treats!

  • Small Group or Duo Walks: I only offer these services if dogs get on well and are not the pulling type due to a recent knee injury. If I ever have four, I will always have another handler present.

🛡️ Loving Care Backed by Real Expertise

When your dog is with me, they aren't just having fun—they are in expert, safe hands:

  • Veterinary Patient Care Assistant (PCA) Background: My experience working in veterinary care gives me a keen, trained eye for subtle signs of discomfort, stress, or health changes, ensuring your pet’s physical well-being is always prioritized.

  • Pet First Aid Certified: Fully trained and prepared to handle unexpected situations with a calm, capable head.

  • Dog Training Course Trained: I use soft, positive, force-free principles to build confidence, keep walks stress-free, and support gentle behaviour on every outing.

Whether your dog is an energetic explorer, a shy pup who feels safer away from busy pack walks, or a keen scavenger who needs a vigilant pair of eyes, they get my full heart, trained eye, and total devotion every step of the way! 🐾✨

More About Cat & ‘Small Furry’ Care

When it comes to my cat and small furry / reptile care, a "pop-in" visit is so much more than just a quick stop to top up food bowls and scoop litter trays. It is a dedicated window of companionship and mental stimulation tailored entirely to your pet's emotional well-being. Whether it is breaking up a lonely day for a guinea pig, rabbit or reptile with puzzle games and floor time, or giving a senior cat a gentle grooming session and a reassuring lap to curl up on, these visits are anchored in active enrichment. By focusing on social interaction, comfort, and cognitive engagement, I aim to ensure that your furry (or scaley!) family members aren't just physically cared for whilst you're away, but are genuinely happy, content, entertained, and most importantly: Loved!

Want to know about availability?

Please either:

Email me on helenajaynegreetham@gmail.com

OR

Call/Whatsapp me for enquiries on dates.

Please see reviews and references below!

UPDATES

09/11/2026

Just to let everyone know, my next scheduled holiday is the 24th December 2026 to the 1st January 2026. During this period I will be able to do cat and small furry pop ins but will be taking some time off from physical walking :-)

14/09/2026

Over the past few weeks, I have made a conscious effort to keep my phone in my pocket during my time with your pets- limiting myself to just a quick photo or two, or a short video. The difference has been amazing! I’m feeling so much happier, completely present, and even more connected to the wonderful animals in my care.

To build on this mindful approach, I’m introducing a few small, positive changes to how I run things:

Phone-Free Care: My phone will strictly be put away during walks and pop-ins, reserving it only for genuine emergencies.

Minimal Distractions: As we all know, picking up a phone to take too many photos / videos often leads to a barrage of notifications that can easily sidetrack us. My top priority is giving your animals 100% of my focus, safety, and affection.

Photo & Video Updates: I’ll still share updates! However, I’ll now be limiting updates to a maximum of three photos per pet per walk/pop-in (or one quick 1 minute group video for them all together).

Slower Reply Times: Because I won't be checking my phone mid-service, I will be a little slower to reply to messages and enquiries. I’ll catch up on all messages once everyone is safely dropped off or when I’m back at my desk that same day.

New Woodland Adventures: On another lovely note, I’ve been taking the dogs to explore some fantastic new woodland paths lately, they are absolutely loving the new sights and sniffs!

Thank you all so much for your ongoing support as I create a calmer, more mindful, and nature-focused environment for your pets!

21/10/2026

An email has been sent out regarding the update to my Terms and Conditions. Please make sure you read this! They are located in the ‘Menu’ of this website (Top of the website- if on a mobile phone or tablet- click the ‘+’ at the top right of website!) By continuing to use my service from the 23/10/2026 onwards, you agree that you have read the Terms and Conditions on this website.

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

    (PCA 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

    (Day 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’

  • Mila, Bess & Rèmy

    ‘Helena is amazing with my two collies who each have their own quirks...she's incredibly patient and they love her which says a lot because they're quite picky with people!

    Highly recommend 😊 ‘

  • Bramble

    Bramble

    ‘Bramble absolutely loves her furry godmother <3. Helena thank you so much for taking such good care of Bramble. You are the kindest dog lover ever and we feel lucky to have met you :). Xxx’

  • (OOH Practice Reference)

    ‘Very confident with animals, has previous veterinary experience which helps in giving each animal the best care.’ - Becky Gamble RVN

  • Lexi and Logan

    ‘Helena is great with our cats Lexi and Logan, very professional and follows all our instructions perfectly. She also feeds the birds daily and our fish!’

  • Nellie

    Nellie

    ‘I was really impressed with you and your business - loved how connected you were to the dogs and ensured they had fun in a safe environment.’

  • Arlo

    ‘As a working dog mum, to think Arlo has had the best week he’s been to the beach with his trusted dog friends and a try at agility on another day, he also loves his one to one walks with Helena with lots of training involved. Arlo is thriving a working cocker that comes home shattered and content. What a wonderful puppy life he has.’

  • Doris

    ‘Helena was a fantastic walker for our dog. She was punctual and extremely knowledgeable about her breed and we have struggled to replace her since she moved house. Would certainly recommend Helena. The video and photo updates made our day!’

  • Teddy

    ‘Teddy has had the best week with you and all his new friends. We have felt so reassured that he had been in safe hands this week and we have all waited eagerly for our daily updates. Thanks for taking such good care of him.’

  • Molly

    ‘Honestly I can't recommend and thank Helena enough.. I was recommended Helena by a good friend of mine and honestly she came at a time when we needed her most.. Helena worked with us around our anxious nervous pup and blooming eck it didn't take long for Molly's guard to come down in fact by the 2nd visit it was like she was part of the family... As someone who has a young child and works full time to know Molly is taken care of.. is such a relief.. Helena from day 1 has treated Molly like her own.. she goes above and beyond. As well as walks each week Helena pet sat this weekend whilst we were at a wedding.. she kept in touch sent pics and Molly is living her best life whenever she's out with Helena and the gang.. thanks again.. Furry Godmother is such a fitting name.’

  • Bucky

    ‘Helena is the most amazing and attentive person with our dog Bucky,she goes above and beyond to make sure every walk is fun for him while getting a bit of training in there. Honestly could not recommend a better person and so glad we found her because we think she's absolutely fantastic and Bucky absolutely adores her!🐶🥰’

  • Thea & Tigger

    ‘Helena was brilliant with my 2 elderly cats, I have a spicy, grumpy girl who often doesn't like new people and Helena somehow managed to persuade her to come out and sniff her hand.😃
    Helena managed the abundance of medication they are on, due to various ailments which was reassuring.
    We received pictures and videos daily and if she wasn't sure on anything she got in touch which again put my mind at rest.
    We would definatly reccomend Helena to people and will be using her services again.’

  • Prince & Pixie

    ‘Highly recommend Helena and her pet sitting service. She looked after my two cats for a week and could not of been in better hands. They both loved her including my very anxious timid cat. She was patient and took the time to gain her trust and ended up coming out for cuddles. Her communication was excellent sending daily updates and pictures. She really does care about your pets! Thank you again the cats can’t wait to see you again soon! 😊’

  • Minnie

    ‘Amazing pet sitter ! Helena looked after my mums elderly demanding cat and attended to her every need wonderfully we have already booked Helena again’

  • Ruby

    ‘I just wanted to thank you so much for everything you did for us yesterday. You really did make our dreams come true by helping us to have Ruby at our daughter’s wedding. Thank you so much for giving her such a lovely day. She arrived at the wedding looking beautiful and very happy. Thank you also for your very kind present to Ruby. You are quite right, she loves her new toy. 

    We will always be grateful to you being our furry Godmother.’

  • Bailey & The Gang

    ‘Helena was an absolute star she stepped in at very short notice after my usual cat sitter couldn’t look after my 17 furries due to a family emergency My kitties were superbly looked after she sent me plenty of videos and pictures and kept me up to date with every visit allowing my trip away to be relaxing and enjoyable and she wasn’t fazed by the large number of cats I have I would definitely use her services again and would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a friendly and reliable sitter.’

  • Mouse, Bear & Goose

    ‘Helena very kindly agreed to do 2 sits for us, one at very short notice as we were moving to the area and had to go back down South to do a second trip. She's been wonderful.... fab communication, very kind and caring with the bunnies and great at updating us with how they're doing. She has a really good knowledge of animal behaviour and I felt very safe leaving my little ones with her, despite us never having met in person (to do with our schedule, not her norm!). Would highly recommend... she truly is our furry godmother ❤️’

Congrats to Mouse for winning picture of the month!

What a little cutie!

(October 2026)