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Pet care in Middle River

Helping Paw, LLC

Helping Paw, based in Middle River, MD, is on a mission to keep your pets happy, healthy, and wagging their tails! We believe that pets are more than just animals, they are members of the family, and we are committed to providing them with the best possible care, love, and attention they need to thrive. Whether it's a daily dog walk, pet sitting while you're away, or a trip to the dog park, we're here to make sure your furry friend gets the exercise, play, affection, and enrichment they need to live life to the fullest.

Our team of pet care experts is made up of passionate animal lovers who are fully trained to care for all types of pets, from dogs and cats to exotic animals and even livestock. We offer a wide range of services, from essential dog walking and pet sitting, to more customized services such as dog park trips, medication administration, and more. Browse our website to see all of our services and pricing options, and don't hesitate to reach out to us if you have any questions. We're here to help your pets live their best lives, and we can't wait to get started!

Services

Dog Walking

We offer 15–60-minute walks. Whether your pups need a quick potty break or a bit of exercise, we have you covered!

Drop-ins / Pet Sitting

We offer 15–60-minute drop-ins. Going on vacation, or have a multi pet household? Drop-ins are great to ensure each pet gets some well-deserved attention.

Overnight Care

No longer accepting new overnight clients at this time

Where we serve

Our team of professional dog walkers is dedicated to providing quality care for your furry friend no matter where you're located! We service the eastern region of Baltimore County, including but not limited to the following areas: Middle River, Bowleys Quarters, Chase, and Essex.

The neighborhoods we serve include: Greenleigh, Aero Acres, Windlass Run, Fairwinds, Carrolwood, Oliver Beach, Williams Estates, and more.

Don't see your area listed? Contact us to inquire about services in your specific neighborhood.

map of eastern baltimore county showing a large highlighted area around Middle River, Bowleys Quarters, Chase, and some Essex

Testimonials

Erin and Patrice are absolutely amazing!!! They have been walking my 1-year-old pup, Hudson, since he was 12 weeks old. They are always on time, provide all the details of the walk and send pictures after each walk. They are great about communicating every Sunday morning about my dog walking needs for that upcoming week. I’m a nurse and my schedule can change quite often, and they are always so flexible to accommodate my schedule. They are truly my lifesavers when it comes to my pup!! I trust them with all my heart and Hudson loves them both❤️

Michele

Erin and Patrice are great! I would highly recommend. They have been so helpful with Hugo. I work from home, so sometimes we need a last minute walk, and they have always been so helpful and accommodating. Hugo being my first fur baby, I always hate to leave him, but I can always trust that he is in good hands with them. Also, Hugo loves them both. He’s so excited to go with them, he doesn’t even look back when we are home :). So happy to have them and you would be too. ️

Dana

Erin is awesome! We have been using her for over two years. She is highly attentive, follows up, and is flexible when working through your schedule. More importantly, Remi loves her!

Drew

Erin has been sitting for our animals for years, and she is the best! She has taken care of our fish, cats, and horses. This includes special needs cats (diabetic, hyperthyroid, blind from TBI). She has also followed our medication plan for a sick fish, and has administered eye treatment for one of our horses. Erin treats our animals like family. Her communication is excellent, she will send pictures and updates with each visit.

Anna

Erin is the BEST cat sitter I have ever had! She is always so professional, my cats (Finn and Kiki) love her, and my husband and I can go away on vacation without worry! The process:

Before we go away, Erin always comes over to get the keys, see what we do with them (food, litter, treats, etc), and ask about the cats health and emergency contacts.

When we are away (we were gone 14 days this past trip), Erin comes every day right around the same time, which is very much appreciated as our cats are on a regimented schedule. She feeds them their wet food, scoops the boxes, and plays with them. As a little extra she grabs our mail for us too. This past time she messaged me and said my plants on the front porch looked very dry and even offered to water them! After she is at our house for 30 minutes she sends me a daily report WITH pictures. My husband and I miss our cats very much while we are away so these pictures always make us smile, it is a daily highlight for us. Needless to say, she does an excellent job with the cats and clearly goes above and beyond with the mail and the plants. We are so grateful for Erin.

When we come home, Erin will either leave the key in our garage or will meet back up with us to get it back in a timely fashion.

The process is always so smooth. Erin is always on time. The cats are always well taken care of and her communication is excellent. Seriously, I cannot recommend Erin enough. Thank you so much Erin!

Amanda

Erin is so awesome with our Daisy. Daisy isn’t the easiest dog to get to know, but Erin is so patient and kind with her and won Daisy’s love really fast. I always know my baby is in great hands with Erin. She is the best!!!!

Debbie

Erin is excellent with our boy Tucker. So patient, caring. I would not trust anyone else with him. Anytime you need her she is always there. We highly recommend her.

Susan

Erin is amazing and is great with dogs of all sizes and personality

Mica

Erin was amazing! She took excellent care of my fur babies and I will definitely be using her again in the future!

Nicole

Erin is fantastic and most importantly, Porter loves her. She is attentive, punctual, sweet and reliable. I highly recommend Erin!

Stephanie