House Sitting in Des Moines

“It's hard for me to know where to begin because I have so much gratitude to express! Now that I'm back, thank you John for exceeding my expectations and ultimately, alleviating all the unnecessary anxieties and fears I definitely had prior to leaving town. It allowed me to truly be present on my trip that I have had on my life-list for some time now. So, LOTS of wins for everyone. John was so professional and courteous--he initiated a meet and greet prior to the trip. I SO appreciated that gesture. He knows the wild-child-energy well when it comes to frenchies, and I could tell he just adored them (even though Oliver was screaming at him for attention the whole time). He sent me videos, pictures, and even encouraged me to change my reservation so I didn't get overcharged. What a guy! Thank you again John! You will be hearing from us again and it'll be so great to have a consistent visitor so the dogs don't get as stressed out. I'm just over the moon and hope this review gets you more clients!!”

“Nancy is seriously the BEST! She has watched our cats and dog several times now and is alway wonderful with them in our home. She has been available for a drop in on very short notice and for week long overnight bookings. Her communication is amazing and she always sends lots of adorable pictures with every activity. We trust her with our pets!”

“Saghar was beyond fantastic watching our dog while we were gone. She provided us with comfort so we could relax on our trip knowing he was in good hands. Can’t wait to work with her again in the future!”

“Tiana is wonderful. She took amazing care of my dog Betty while I went on vacation. She gave helpful updates and pictures. I knew Betty was in diligent and more than capable hands.”

“Renee was excellent with our two fur babies and we felt so much better knowing she was taking care of them!! We will definitely call her again to help us out!”

“Brooklin was AMAZING. An absolute delight to meet and have at our home. Incredible at communication, really thoughtful about our pets and there needs. We quickly booked her for future engagements because we fully trusted our fur babies with her. If you're able to snag some of her time, I strongly recommend you do!”

“great sit. thanks so much, Larcy. the boys look forward to seeing you again. i could not have gone to see the eclipse if you hadn’t been available when the other sitter suddenly cancelled.”

“Mary is a fabulous house and pet sitter!!! She’s very conscientious about following instructions. Our home was in better condition after our trip than before. Most importantly she spent quality time with our cats! And cared for our parakeets too. She shared updates regularly. Cats and birds were happy when we returned home! I’ve used three other sitters from Rover before. Mary is the best!”

“We've booked Madisyn 3 times now and are so appreciative of the care and attention she gives our dogs, including a very senior guy. Our dogs are never stressed or upset when we return. Madisyn sends us pics and updates each day. I'm delighted to leave a 5-starcreview and highly recommend Madisyn. My only fear (lol) is that she will become so popular it will be harder to book her 😀”

“Dane has the drive and the heart to do whatever it takes to provide a healthy relationship with your dog. She has a dog of her own and is always looking for new ways to interact with her dog. Dane is also responsible enough to perform certain tasks such as grooming and tending wounds if necessary. She is also physically active often, which can be beneficial for pets who require a certain amount of physical exercise. Dane will treat other pets as if they were her own, because that's how much she cares.”

“She did a great job taking care of our three dogs, especially our elderly, blind schnauzer and was super flexible when our flight was delayed!”

About: Being a lover of all things animals, I've spent many years caring for dogs, cats, tropical fish, chickens, ferrets, and more. I've owned a dog for most of my life and can't imagine a life without animals in it. I've dealt with mild-mannered to difficult pets and handle all with a patient, loving demeanor. One of my references will note that I took care of their temperamental cat with ease. They called me a cat whisperer, because the cat does not like many people but loved me. I've also cared for pets that need special attention such as injections and older animals with mobility issues. I am easy-going, responsible, and did I mention, I LOVE animals! Pets are family to me, and I treat them as such. I’m active and love long walks, play time and any other activity that helps your sweet fur-baby thrive! And with all things cute comes cleanup of course, and I like to keep a clean space for all. I’ll follow the pet parents lead to what works best for them and their loved ones. I’m currently attending classes online and have a pretty open schedule to walk, feed, clean up after, or just love on your pet. I’m available to housesit while taking care of your fur babies…just in time for the holidays! I have excellent references for house/pet sitting as well. I have years of house/pet sitting experience and the references to go with it! I’m unable to board pets at this time, but I’ll be happy to watch over your beloved pets while taking respectful care of your home environment. I’m happy to give phone numbers for references upon asking.

“Heather was amazing to my dog Yogi. He can be a little timid at first but Heather genuinely cares about dogs and has a lot of patience. I received pictures and messages throughout his stay as I asked. I would highly recommend Heather for any of your dog needs! Thanks again! ”

“Stephanie has been my pet sitter multiple times over the years with 3 different dogs. She is the only person I would trust my fur babies with. We had a small terrier mix 10lbs, a high energy Australian shepherd 30lb and now a 50lb lab mix puppy. She can handle different sizes, different breeds and active or lazy temperaments and has also helped out with checking in on my tabby cat too, clean litter, fresh food and water and attention.”

“Jamie was great with our Lola girl. She was communicative and prompt and comforting (we had quite the day with home plumbing issues). Will definitely hire Jamie again.”

“Cessily was awesome with our puppies…Kona and Gus. They are spoiled rotten which is why they need full time care and attention and Cessily did just that! My husband also swears that the dogs take better pictures for Cessily than they do for him! 😄”

“Joley is always very attentive to my pups needs. She goes over and beyond with her communication, kept me posted w detail while sending pictures throughout the duration of housesitting.”

“Eileen was a great sitter for my sweet Rossie. She was always very punctual in her visits and sent me photos and videos of Rossie's activities. Also, she was always open to my concerns and needs. She will surely be my first and best option for the care of my baby dog. And she speaks Spanish! Thank you very much :)”

“Jillian is a kind-hearted and responsible individual who I've trusted to care for my bernedoodle many times! She understands how to care for and train dogs and any pet owner would be lucky to have her around.”

“We had lauren stay 2 nights in our home with our needy dog & she was great…she took him on walks & gave plenty of cuddles like we told her Finn needed & received lots of cute pics! Finn was very happy when we returned & I could tell he missed his new friend. & the house was perfect too we’ll definitely reach out in the future :)”