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Sitter Profile Image: Victoria B.
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1. Victoria B.

Rover 101
Big or small I love them all!
Des Moines, IA, 50315
10.8 mi. away
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$50
per night
5 out of 5.0 stars
23 reviews
2 repeat clients
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Victoria was amazing for our pups! She came over ahead of time to meet the dogs, see our home and take notes on feeding times, house information and any other important info on the dogs. We were updated and sent pictures all weekend which is very helpful and reassuring for a dog mama! She arrived on time. Vicki also left our house in better shape than we left it. Her care was amazing and my dogs loved her! Totally recommend!!

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Sitter Profile Image: Yasmin M.
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2. Yasmin M.

Star Sitter
pet lover(and walker)
Des Moines, IA, 50312
10.5 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
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$55
per night
5 out of 5.0 stars
34 reviews
15 repeat clients
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Great job by Yasmin. Cyrus the dog got to run in the yard and play tug, and Frank the cat was safely fed in the privacy of his bedroom. Well done and we appreciate Yasmin's pet care.

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Sitter Profile Image: Mackenzie W.
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3. Mackenzie W.

Star Sitter
Caring, compassionate, reliable
Union Park, Des Moines, IA, 50313
7.9 mi. away
Boarding, House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Doggy Day Care, Dog Walking
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$45
per night
5 out of 5.0 stars
47 reviews
11 repeat clients
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Anthony was so good with our 2 pups. He took on the stages of our puppy with potty training and chewing things up with no problems. Very communicative and great with dogs!

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Sitter Profile Image: Allison G.
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4. Allison G.

Star Sitter
No lonely pets here!
Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA, 50309
9.4 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
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$55
per night
5 out of 5.0 stars
41 reviews
12 repeat clients
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Allison was AWESOME!!! She took excellent care of our babies. Our house was clean and tidy when we returned home. She communicated often and asked great questions to make sure she was the right things for our babies. She was also very flexible as our leave and return times were not definite. I would highly recommend her!

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Sitter Profile Image: Ashlee M.
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5. Ashlee M.

Star Sitter
Love animals
Ankeny, IA, 50023
10.4 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
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$40
per night
5 out of 5.0 stars
16 reviews
2 repeat clients
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Thank you so much! The dogs were so happy when we got home. Ashlee communicated with us the whole time and sent pics of the pups and cat. She made sure they felt comfortable and safe with her. 10/10 !!!

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Sitter Profile Image: Nancy P.
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6. Nancy P.

I already love your pets!
Ankeny, IA, 50021
7.9 mi. away
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$55
per night
5 out of 5.0 stars
36 reviews
5 repeat clients
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I left my dog for the first time ever and I was nervous. Nancy put me at ease sending me videos and reassuring me the dog was fine. Nancy was really good with my dog and allowed me to really enjoy my trip. She is dependable and reliable. I highly recommend her.

Availability updated 4 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Brenda E.
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7. Brenda E.

Rover 101
Star Sitter
Gentle soul, kind & patient
Des Moines, IA, 50313
8.2 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
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$40
per night
5 out of 5.0 stars
10 reviews
3 repeat clients
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Brenda was amazing with our boys! She also sent pictures so we could see them daily. She also took care of our fish and our house. Even changed the sheets! Definitely would book again. Thanks again Brenda!

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Sitter Profile Image: Angie M.
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8. Angie M.

Everything you need, under one Woof
Bondurant, IA, 50035
3.8 mi. away
Boarding, House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Doggy Day Care, Dog Walking
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$40
per night
5 out of 5.0 stars
16 reviews
4 repeat clients
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Angie was amazing. She came over and met my dogs previously so they would know her prior to her watching them. She was professional and great throughout the entire process. She was prompt and I knew my fur babies were in great hands. She sent pictures and I would definitely book with her again.

Availability updated 18 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Summer M.
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9. Summer M.

Star Sitter
Huge dog lover and dog mama of two
Drake, Des Moines, IA, 50311
10.6 mi. away
Boarding, House Sitting, Drop-In Visits
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$40
per night
5 out of 5.0 stars
17 reviews
5 repeat clients
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Summer did an amazing job. This was our first experience with in-home care and it was really reassuring to know that Bama was getting good care. She noticed if there were any issues, worked with me when things came up, and, most importantly gave her love and attention when we weren't there. Her vet tech training gave me peace of mind since Bama is an older dog. She sent pics and videos, which I really appreciated. I would definitely use Summer again if the need arose. Thanks, Summer!

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Sitter Profile Image: Cory W.
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Sitter Profile Image: Cory W.
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10. Cory W.

Star Sitter
Animal loving go-getter. 🐾
Des Moines, IA, 50315
11.5 mi. away
Boarding, House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Doggy Day Care, Dog Walking
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$40
per night
5 out of 5.0 stars
34 reviews
11 repeat clients
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Cory was awesome. I will definitely book with him again. He was on time and kept in contact with me throughout the house sitting process. I had a bad experience with Rover before and he has certainly renewed my faith about the program. Thanks again Cory!!

Availability updated 4 days ago
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Sitter Profile Image: Kendra M.
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11. Kendra M.

Star Sitter
Lover of all animals!
Ankeny, IA, 50023
9.4 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
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$40
per night
5 out of 5.0 stars
34 reviews
11 repeat clients
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Kendra was fantastic. From the meet and greet, to the stay itself, she had excellent communication and was very professional. She provided updates and pictures during the stay and I could tell when I returned home that my dog and house were well taken care of! Would highly recommend using Kendra!

Availability updated 5 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Molly B.
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12. Molly B.

Rover 101
Star Sitter
Dogs are people too; they need love
Greater South Side, Des Moines, IA, 50315
11.1 mi. away
Boarding, House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
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$50
per night
5 out of 5.0 stars
170 reviews
71 repeat clients
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Our dog is a little nervous and he seemed to do great with Molly staying with him for the weekend! We got periodic photo updates so we could see how he was doing. We’d definitely have Molly stay with him again!

Availability updated 2 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Jessica D.
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13. Jessica D.

Star Sitter
Pet lover with lots of experience
Sherman Hill, Des Moines, IA, 50309
10.0 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
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$30
per night
5 out of 5.0 stars
95 reviews
38 repeat clients
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Jessica was wonderful with our dogs and the overnights she did for us while we were out of town. She kept us notified of how things were going! Thank you Jessica!!!

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Sitter Profile Image: Madi B.
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14. Madi B.

Rover 101
🌈they/them that loves pet snuggles
Woodland Heights, Des Moines, IA, 50312
10.4 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
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$63
per night
5 out of 5.0 stars
40 reviews
11 repeat clients
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Madi was an excellent Rover! We felt comfortable with all the updates they provided each day. Madi did a great job with sticking to our routine and making sure our active dogs got the exercise they needed. When we arrived back home the house was clean and the boys were happy and you could tell they had gotten a lot of exercise and attention.

Availability updated 2 days ago
Confirmed availability for Easter Weekend
Sitter Profile Image: Travis S.
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Sitter Profile Image: Travis S.
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15. Travis S.

My name's Travis and I love animals
Des Moines, IA, 50314
8.6 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits
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$25
per night
5 out of 5.0 stars
3 reviews
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Travis was exceptionally quick to respond and very attentive to my three dogs. Two of my dogs can be hyper and he never once seemed put off by their behaviors. I got photo updates from him without having to ask and he was on time to get to my house before we left out of state. If we needed a sitter again, we’d definitely book with Travis.

Availability updated 4 days ago
Confirmed availability for Easter Weekend
Sitter Profile Image: Christina U.
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Sitter Profile Image: Christina U.
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16. Christina U.

I love taking great care of dogs!
South Park, Des Moines, IA, 50315
9.7 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
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$26
per night
5 out of 5.0 stars
4 reviews
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Christina was able to come through in a pinch for me and Cora! She was so understanding and accommodating. She made sure to communicate about how she was doing and was extra sensitive to Cora’s extra needs, making sure to get her medication on time! I would definitely have her come stay with Cora again.

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Confirmed availability for Easter Weekend
Sitter Profile Image: Austyn E.
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Sitter Profile Image: Austyn E.
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17. Austyn E.

College Student -Pet Professional
Des Moines, IA, 50310
9.0 mi. away
House Sitting
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$55
per night
5 out of 5.0 stars
3 reviews
2 repeat clients
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Austyn has so far proven to be reliable on the first visit of house sitting! He stayed with my sweet girl the entire weekend I had to be away at work! He was kind and respectful to my home! He agreed to be my go to sitter and so I’ll leave more reviews as things progress. High-key, I feel that he’s a great fit for me and my doggo and really glad he will be our reoccurring sitter when he’s available! Im a poor college age kid too, but when I able to afford tipping him more, I feel he’s worth it! I feel at peace with him and didn’t feel the need to check in multiple times a day like with other sitters. He holds to his word and commitment to care for your doggo! :)

Availability updated 11 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Sara M.
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Sitter Profile Image: Sara M.
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18. Sara M.

Must Love Dogs. That’s ME!
Altoona, IA, 50009
1.1 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
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$50
per night
5 out of 5.0 stars
2 reviews
1 repeat client

Sara has taken great care of her own pets her entire life. She is reliable and responsible and a trustworthy individual. I have been fortunate enough to have Sara watch my little buddies when I’m out of town and she gives me excellent peace of mind. I come back to happy and healthy pets, which is a miracle because we have some neuroses over here. Sara is great!

Availability updated 3 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Donna G.
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19. Donna G.

"I'll watch your fur baby!"
Altoona, IA, 50009
0.2 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
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$40
per night
5 out of 5.0 stars
6 reviews
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Donna was nice and very easy to work with. She was reliable and on time for both the initial meeting and for the stay so we could leave on time. She did a great job and provided some good updates and pictures of the dogs. Thanks for taking good care of them!

Availability updated 19 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Samantha B.
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20. Samantha B.

I’d love to love your pet!
Altoona, IA, 50009
1.4 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
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$60
per night
5 out of 4.5 stars
4 reviews
1 repeat client
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She did a wonderful job! The pets seemed very well taken care of and it was clear that she took great care of the house as well. She was very communicative and gave regular updates. I'll definitely use her again.

Availability updated 43 days ago

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