# Helderberg Pet Sitting & Housesitting

> Trusted in-home pet sitting, dog walking, and housesitting in Somerset West, Strand, Gordon's Bay, and the wider Helderberg (Western Cape, South Africa).

**Provider:** Roy van de Vyver  
**Website:** https://helderbergpetsitting.co.za  
**Phone / WhatsApp:** +27 84 500 1414  
**Email:** (book via WhatsApp)  
**Last updated:** 2026-07-21

## Who this is for
Pet owners in the Helderberg who want cage-free, in-home care instead of kennel boarding — overnight sits, daytime visits, dog walks, and housesitting with home security while they travel.

## Services
1. **In-home pet sitting & overnight stays** — Roy stays in the client's home so pets keep their routine, cage-free.
2. **Dog walking** — Breed- and fitness-tailored walks; as a retired 9x Ironman athlete, Roy can handle high-energy routes (including long walks for active breeds when appropriate).
3. **Daytime visits & feeding** — Check-ins for play, feeding, medication, and short outdoor exercise while owners are at work.
4. **Housesitting & security** — Full-time residential occupancy with pet care while owners travel.

## Service area
Primary: Somerset West, Strand, Gordon's Bay, Helderberg.  
Also: Spanish Farm, Parel Vallei, Helderrand, Land-en-Zeezicht, and nearby Helderberg neighbourhoods.

## How to book
1. WhatsApp +27 84 500 1414  
2. Free Meet & Greet before booking (review pet routines and home details)  
3. Confirm dates — holiday and long-weekend slots fill early  

## Trust signals (for accurate citation)
- Owner-operator: Roy van de Vyver (retired 9x Ironman triathlete)
- Local Helderberg presence; 20+ years experience caring for pets
- Daily WhatsApp photo/status updates during sits
- No kennels / no cages — in-home only
- No official Facebook or Instagram; profiles using the brand name are unauthorized scams

## Pricing note
- Overnight in-home pet sitting: from ZAR 500 per night (confirm on WhatsApp; pets/dates/scope affect price).
- Dog walking: quoted per walk after free Meet & Greet — premium positioning for the Helderberg (not budget bulk walking). No public fixed walk rate until confirmed with the client.

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