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Sitter Profile Image: Meagan N.
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Meagan N.
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$44
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5.0 out of 5 stars
77 reviews
24 repeat clients
25 years of experience
ankeny, IA, 50023

Meagan was so wonderful with our dog, Jemma! We didn't worry about a thing while we were out of town. Meagan was organized, kind and thoughtful!

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Melissa K.
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Amber J.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
15 reviews
3 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Altoona, IA, 50009

Amber took great care of Roxi! Communication was excellent and she took extra care to ensure she wasn’t intimidated by larger dogs during the stay.

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Sitter Profile Image: Robbie H.
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Robbie H.
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$27
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5.0 out of 5 stars
35 reviews
11 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Fairmont Park, Des Moines, IA, 50317

Amazing and very understanding family. They took care of Maxim very well and he likes playing well with his new friends. It seems our baby had a great time and we got all timely updates! Would definitely recommend this family for sure and we would definitely look forward to come back to Robbie for future. Thanks again!

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Manas M.
Sitter Profile Image: Jenevieve Y.
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Jenevieve Y.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
262 reviews
80 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Fairmont Park, Des Moines, IA, 50317

Jenevieve provided updates and pictures of Kinnick during his stay. Love getting the updates and pics!! This was the 2nd time using Jenevieve and we will definitely use her again!

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Jody K.
Sitter Profile Image: Cynthia B.
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Cynthia B.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
1 repeat client
25 years of experience
West Des Moines, IA, 50265

Cynthia was easy to communicate with and flexible with drop off and pick up times. Looking forward to having her watch our fur baby again in a week!

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Cammeo & Matt M.
Sitter Profile Image: Kim S.
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Kim S.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
39 reviews
20 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Pleasant Hill, IA, 50327

Kim and her family have been so welcoming and patient toward our dog that can be skittish toward people and other dogs. It gives us such a peace of mind when we drop her off, we'd definitely recommend!

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Brittany H.
Sitter Profile Image: Kari & Alex H.
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Kari & Alex H.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews
13 years of experience
Accent, Des Moines, IA, 50317

Kari was great with our dog! Great communication, sent updates with pictures and was very accommodating. Will book her again in the future 🤗

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Morgan K.
Sitter Profile Image: Erin & Chris R.
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Erin & Chris R.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
95 reviews
32 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Urbandale, IA, 50322

Chris and Erin were fantastic with Arya. They sent pictures daily and they definitely treated her like their own. She had a blast and hopes to have more play dates in the future. Thank you so much for caring for our girl♡

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Crystal H.
Sitter Profile Image: Casandra L.
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Casandra L.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
100 reviews
41 repeat clients
56 years of experience
Beaverdale, Des Moines, IA, 50310

Our first time using Rover was with Casandra. We boarded our two pups for over a week with her. She was very flexible with pickup and drop off times, and she did an amazing job with sending updates and photos. I felt at ease knowing that our dogs were with someone who treated them like family. They looked so happy in every picture. I would highly recommend using Casandra for your pet watching needs!

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Sitter Profile Image: Alice b.
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Alice b.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
148 reviews
54 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Magnolia Park, Des Moines, IA, 50315

Alice did a great job with our dog. She communicated just the right amount and even cared for him over a major holiday. I think she even gave him a bath. Would definitely recommend!

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Sitter Profile Image: Melanie R.
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Melanie R.
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$38
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5.0 out of 5 stars
25 reviews
10 repeat clients
40 years of experience
West Des moines, IA, 50265

Melanie and family took care of Maxim for more than a week like a family. They shared updates regularly and were very caring. We are so happy and would definitely recommend them.

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Manas M.
Sitter Profile Image: Lisa S.
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Lisa S.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
66 reviews
20 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Greater South Side, Des Moines, IA, 50315

Lisa continues to be awesome with my dogs. She notices behavior and offers suggestions as well. Love getting all the updates and pics so I feel comfortable with her care. As far as location, being close to the airport is a huge bonus.

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Sitter Profile Image: Sarah B.
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Sarah B.
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$38
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4.8 out of 5 stars
22 reviews
6 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Windsor Heights, IA, 50324

Sarah was fantastic! Good communication, friendly, flexible, and gave regular updates. We would definitely reach out to Sarah again to watch our pup!

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Hayley J.
Sitter Profile Image: Kimberlee & Mitchell W.
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Kimberlee & Mitchell W.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
7 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Grimes, IA, 50111

Kimberlee is wonderful! Our pup is a repeat customer of hers, and he didn’t even look back when we dropped him off. His tail was wagging the whole time! She sends lots of photos, and it’s clear your dog is in great hands with her. We’ll definitely be bringing our pup back!

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Sitter Profile Image: Kevin R.
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Kevin R.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
25 reviews
9 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA, 50309

Kevin was incredibly responsive in scheduling a somewhat last-minute booking, shared photos of Monte throughout his stay and provided consistent updates, and treated Monte like his own. Will absolutrly be using Kevin again and would highly recommend him.

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Sitter Profile Image: Jessica V.
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Jessica V.
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$33
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5.0 out of 5 stars
130 reviews
33 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Urbandale, IA, 50322

We love taking our dog to Jessica for dog sitting. Our dog loves playing with her dog. She sends me videos of the dogs playing, which eases the anxiety of being away from her.

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Sitter Profile Image: Jessica C.
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Jessica C.
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$32
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5.0 out of 5 stars
16 reviews
2 repeat clients
27 years of experience
Clive, IA, 50325

This was my first time using Rover and I was pleased with Jessica’s quick response time and enthusiasm to meet and care for Blanca. The process was easy and drop off went smoothly. Jessica’s dog was in a kennel when we arrived to make drop off less stressful for both dogs. The pups were introduced after we left to get their sniffing done on neutral territory (on a walk out front). We received photos and updates during our whole time away and knew Blanca was happy and safe. We would be happy to use Jessica again in the future!

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Sitter Profile Image: Alivia M.
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Alivia M.
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$33
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5.0 out of 5 stars
26 reviews
5 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Johnston, IA, 50131

Alivia was an amazing sitter for Ares! She was incredibly attentive and made sure he had everything he needed while I was away. She sent regular updates and photos, which kept me completely in the loop and gave me peace of mind knowing he was in great hands. It’s clear she genuinely cares about the pets she looks after, and I could tell Ares was comfortable and well cared for the entire time. I would absolutely trust Alivia to watch him again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable and thoughtful sitter!

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Sitter Profile Image: Holly T.
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Holly T.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
19 reviews
4 repeat clients
35 years of experience
Norwalk, IA, 50211

Holly was so kind it was first time i left my dogs she sent pics and let me know how they were. They seemd to love it there. I would recommend her to anyone needs a dog sitter

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Sitter Profile Image: Maricela V.
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Maricela V.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
2 repeat clients
4 years of experience
McKinley School, Des Moines, IA, 50315

Maricela was awesome with easing in Sami into her home, giving her space to get used to the new environment. She sent pictures daily and was always incredibly responsive in both the inquiry and once booked. She accommodated our requests and was incredibly friendly. Definitely recommend Maricela if you are looking for someone that will treat your pet as their own!

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Our pup seems happy and healthy after staying with Kim. They have a nice big yard and he seems well taken care of.

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Megan C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Thank you for always taking such good care of Clover! She loves coming to your house. We appreciate you keeping her extra when our flight was delayed. 😀

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Erin H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Amber took great care of Roxi! Communication was excellent and she took extra care to ensure she wasn’t intimidated by larger dogs during the stay.

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Melanie B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Crystal is amazing and I highly recommend her. She was great with Kinnick! She sent texts and pictures to keep me informed. She was flexible with drop off and pick up times. Kinnick seemed very happy when I picked him up. I would use Crystal again!!

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Jody K.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Madison was very quick to communicate and Ruby had a great time according to her feedback at pick up. We will definitely use her again. Ruby and her dog got along great.

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Mary J.
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The median cost per night for dog boarding in Altoona is $40

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Sitters in Altoona average 11
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As of Jun 2026, the median cost of dog boarding in Altoona is $40 per night, including service fees. Boarding your dog for one week typically costs $280. Sitters on Rover set their own rates based on their qualifications, your dog's needs, and their space's amenities. As a result, most Altoona dog boarding rates can be found as low as $26 to as high as $51 per night.

If you’re searching for a Altoona dog boarding sitter for the first time, visit the sitter’s profile and select the Contact button.

If you have an active request or have booked a service with a sitter before, learn more about how to do this in the Rover app or on your computer.

As of Jun 2026, 386 sitters provided dog boarding in Altoona. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect sitter near you. As a reminder, dog boarding sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your dog’s safety.

Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple sitters about your booking. Typically, 91% of Altoona dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.

Sitters who provide dog boarding in Altoona have an average of 17 years of experience. Dog boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 11 repeat clients. Experience can vary from sitter to sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare sitters in Altoona.

Rover makes it easy to find Altoona dog boarding sitters to provide loving care from their own home. The background-checked, 5-star sitters you can find on Rover will welcome your dog into their home when you’re away—whether it’s just for the weekend or longer. Dog boarding is great for:

  • Dogs of all ages and abilities, including puppies
  • Pet parents looking for a safe, loving alternative to a kennel
  • Dogs who’d love to socialize with their sitter’s pets

There are 386 dog boarding sitters in Altoona on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Altoona, 93% of sitters offer daily exercise, 95% offer medication administration, and 93% have experience with senior dogs and dogs with special needs. We know each dog is unique and may have specific care instructions. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect dog boarding sitter near you. As a reminder, sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your dog’s safety.

Yes! Sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your dog boarding sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your sitter has access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals. In the rare event of any issues during a booking, rest easy knowing your pet is covered by the Rover Guarantee reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care.

Note: If your dog boarding sitter requested to cancel this booking, then they need to cancel from their account. Please contact them via Rover Messages.

We get it—sometimes plans change and you may need to cancel your dog boarding service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your sitter’s cancellation policy.