Helping Hands Pet Care

5.0 (6 reviews)

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Amanda M.

9 years ago

Jess and Sarah are wonderful! Sydney is the most recent doggo Walker I've met, but they truly have a wonderful thing going on here. With just 1 walk through/meet and greet, Jess got my little pup's routine down to the T! The rates are reasonable, and since I have such a spacious back yard, I opted for the visit option. Someone comes and plays with my dog for 20-30 min until she's wore out, then she gets some pets and is returned to her crate. I really enjoy the pictures the team sends when I'm not there, and I love the service so much, I've opted to continue even though I'm laid up at home with a broken ankle. My dog looks forward to their visits, too! Five stars all the way! read more

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Jessica B.

Amanda, thanks for the review! We are so happy to have your girl as…

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Amelia J.

8 years ago

Jess went above and beyond to care for my cat while I was gone. She took the stress out of leaving and made my trip more enjoyable by making sure Kitty was well fed and given attention. I also appreciated that her and Jess were very understanding about my 15 year old cat's "quirks" during the meet and greet. Overall, they made sure that my cat's routine stayed the same and that she was happy in the process of me being gone. Cannot recommend highly enough. read more

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Leah H.

9 years ago

We feel so fortunate to have found such a reliable, friendly, and trustworthy pet sitter! Jess has been absolutely wonderful to work with, and our two kitties absolutely love her (and one is extremely difficult to win over). She and Sara have been taking care of us all since 2015. They are quick to respond to our messages, send us daily updates/photos, change batteries in our smoke alarm, put aloe on our kitties' ears if they look irritated, take out our trash, water our plants, rotate lights, as well as a laundry list of kitty related items. They even help us take care of our neighborhood kitty friends. We trust them completely with our fur babies, and we highly recommend them! read more

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Jessica B.

Thanks for the kind words, Leah. We always look forward to seeing…

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Sunny Y.

8 years ago

You guys, Jess is THE BEST. We just started using her for daily walks for our cute (but slightly ornery) rescue shih tzu. From the beginning, Jess was super responsive and attentive to our needs. During our meet-n-greet, Jess handled our pup SO WELL and is just a gem with animals. Talking to her, I later found out she's worked as a groomer and is credentialed to be a vet tech! Her knowledge is vast and she's made me feel SO MUCH better about our guy. Just knowing someone like Jess is taking care of our guy makes this whole adoption process easier. I'm also hesitant to leave a five-star review because I don't want their schedule to become too booked!!! But then I realized I would be doing the world a disservice, because everyone and their dog needs Helping Hands in their life. tl;dr This place is wonderful. read more

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M. C.

8 years ago

I recently moved to East Nashville, and was seeking a reliable pet sitter to check on my cat when I'm away. Helping Hands came highly recommended on my neighborhood Facebook page, and I've had a great experience so far with Jess and her team. Jess and Foster conducted a thorough meet-and-greet visit free of charge. The online client portal is user friendly, and my scheduling requests are always confirmed within 24 hours. Jess or Foster have shown up reliably on-time for every visit, and text me photos of my little guy along with notes on how he is doing, which I really appreciate. I'm so glad they are in the neighborhood! read more

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Bethany H.

9 years ago

My job keeps me out of town for 3-4 days each week so our friends at Helping Hands Pet Care spend a significant amount of time in my home and with my pets. Jess and her team have been consistently reliable and great to work with over the course of our 2+ year relationship. I look forward to the updates and photos at each visit and can see that my pets are happy to see Sara or Sydney. I return home to a calm household, so I know that everyone has received their share of love and attention. Nothing is more important to me than knowing that all is well at home while I travel. Me and my crew wholeheartedly recommend Helping Hands Pet Care. read more

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Nashville, TN 37206
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We provide professional in home Pet Sitting, Dog Walking, Vacation Services, House Sitting and more.

History

Established in 2005.

Founded in 2005, by animal lover Jessica Burrell Wilkens, when she decided to turn her passion for animals into a career. As a result of working at various grooming and boarding facilities, she found that a home environment was more relaxing for most pets.

Meet the Business Owner: Jessica W.

Jessica Burrell Wilkens, Owner of Helping Hands Pet Care, has professionally worked with animals since 2005, when she decided to turn her passion for animals into a career. As a result of working at various grooming and boarding facilities, she found that a home environment was more relaxing for most pets. Jessica has completed multiple pet first aid and safety training courses, is experienced with administering medications and senior/puppy pet care. Jessica is a Certified Veterinary Support Assistant who has training in animal psychology, anatomy and physiology. She is a firm believer in positive reinforcement and is certified in pet nutrition, as well as knowledgeable in herbal supplements and natural remedies. Jessica loves finding that one spot that makes your kitty friend purr, and she has been known to have doggie dance parties on overnight sleep overs. Her favorite part of the job is seeing all the happy smiling faces greet her at the door, tail wags, dog kisses and purrs.

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Kellie K.

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11 years ago

Jess has been taking care of my dogs off and on for about 3 yrs. I have a rescue and a special needs dog and they have loved her since day one! I never have to worry about my boys when I'm away knowing jess and her team are on duty! Also to add, my little special needs Chihuahua mix has always had to be muzzled when getting his nails cut and it stresses me out. But, not with Jess! He's never nipped or had a melt down. No matter what your animal is, it's safe with Helping Hands on the job! read more

Amanda W.

12 years ago

Helping Hands Pet Care is the best thing that ever happened to me and my boys! My doggies Buddy and Chopper love Jess and her team. It is so reassuring to know they are in a loving home environment when I have to leave town. They get SO excited when it's time to go visit Jess. I also use the grooming services, including furmination. I recommend Helping Hands Pet Care to all of my friends and family! read more

Niki C.

12 years ago

Jess and the team of folks at Helping Hands are the best in the pet walking/sitting business! She walks my two pups every day, and with each visit, she sends an adorable photo and an update on how they're doing that day. She knows them, notices anything out of the ordinary, and cares for them as she would her own pets. My dogs completely adore her, and so do I! read more

Harmony L.

11 years ago

Jess and her team have been dog sitting for us for over two years! They are wonderful, reliable and my dogs love them! My three dogs hate being boarded when we are away, so having Jess come to our house keeps my pups happy and relaxed! Jess sends us updates while we are gone and it relieves the stress of leaving our dogs. I highly recommend their services!! read more

Terri D.

11 years ago

Jess and her team are truly top notch. We have special needs pooches and Jess gives us such a peace of mind, it really allows us to enjoy ourselves when we are out of town knowing they are in good hands. She is attentive, detail oriented, makes sure to introduce any new staff to my home/pet needs. Strongly recommend! read more

Dawn D.

12 years ago

There is no better place to take care of our Sydnie when she needed a place to stay. Jess and her group are the ultimate professionals and she always takes care of our sweet dog just like she was her own. Don't hesitate to call Helping Hands PET Care for all of your pet needs. You can't go wrong! read more

Deana P.

11 years ago

I am new to Nashville and found Helping Hands by chance. Tiffany is responsive, enthusiastic about dogs, reliable and professional. My dog LOVES her daily walks, and I couldn't be more thrilled with the high standard of service Helping Hands is providing me. Very highly recommended. read more

Sara A.

9 years ago

HHPC has been taking care of our pets (and our house) for almost 10 years and we feel so lucky to have them. It is so nice to have peace of mind when being away from home. Jess and her team feel like part of our family. And I'm pretty sure our dogs and cat feel the same way! read more

Jenn B.

9 years ago

I would give them 10 stars if i could. They watch my ferrets when we are away and I always feel safe to leave. They are respectful, responsible, and punctual. I get so many pictures and most importantly my fur babies love them! read more

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