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Sitter Profile Image: Ashlee M.
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1. Ashlee M.

Star Sitter
Love animals
Ankeny, IA, 50023
1.1 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
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$40
per night
5 out of 5.0 stars
18 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: Taylor B.
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2. Taylor B.

Star Sitter
Iowa State pre-Veterinary Med
Ankeny, IA, 50021
1.2 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits
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$45
per night
5 out of 5.0 stars
22 reviews
7 repeat clients
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Taylor was very friendly and conscientious. She was also quite capable and was able to give one dog some meds. She communicated often. The dogs were happy and the house was clean when we came home. 😊

Availability updated 6 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Nancy P.
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Sitter Profile Image: Nancy P.
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3. Nancy P.

I already love your pets!
Ankeny, IA, 50021
1.8 mi. away
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$55
per night
5 out of 5.0 stars
37 reviews
5 repeat clients
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Nancy stayed at our house for two nights and was great with our two cats! One needs liquid medicine administered twice a day and she handled it with no problem. Nancy was very communicative, and sent pics & videos for us to see how well our kitties were doing while we were away. We will feel perfectly comfortable using Nancy again!

Availability updated 8 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Kendra M.
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Sitter Profile Image: Kendra M.
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4. Kendra M.

Star Sitter
Lover of all animals!
Ankeny, IA, 50023
2.3 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 stayed with our two dogs for a weekend, and is so wonderful! I am typically a worry wart, but she made everything so easy and took great care of our boys! We will definitely book her again ??☺️

Availability updated 18 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Caleb V.
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Sitter Profile Image: Caleb V.
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5. Caleb V.

dog lover especially giant breeds
Ankeny, IA, 50021
1.0 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
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$30
per night
5 out of 5.0 stars
5 reviews
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Took great care of our pups.

Availability updated 16 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Nadine H.
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Sitter Profile Image: Nadine H.
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6. Nadine H.

Pet Sitting for over 45 years.
Johnston, IA, 50131
6.0 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits
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$40
per night
5 out of 5.0 stars
13 reviews
7 repeat clients
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Nadine was absolutely professional, always sent me pictures and little notes about anything going on with my dog. Followed instructions to the letter.

Availability updated 6 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Maura W.
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7. Maura W.

Reliable & Loving Pet Care
Ankeny, IA, 50021
1.8 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
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$30
per night
3 reviews

I’ve known Maura W. for years, and I can honestly say she’s one of the most reliable and caring people I know. She’s incredibly active and loves being outside, so dog walking is a perfect fit for her. Long walks aren’t just a chore for Maura—they’re something she truly enjoys. She grew up on a farm, so she’s always been around animals and knows how to care for them. She’s also the proud owner of a cat named Kitty, who she absolutely adores. Whether it’s dogs, cats, or anything in between, Maura has a natural ability to connect with animals. I can’t recommend her enough!

Availability updated 5 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Kennedy M.
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Sitter Profile Image: Kennedy M.
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8. Kennedy M.

I love caring for animals!
Ankeny, IA, 50021
0.7 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
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$55
per night
5 out of 5.0 stars
18 reviews
7 repeat clients
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Kennedy took great care of our dogs and our home while we were away for the weekend. We felt comfortable knowing our dogs were in good hands and would definitely book with her again in the future!

Availability updated 7 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Mackenzie W.
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9. Mackenzie W.

Star Sitter
Caring, compassionate, reliable
Union Park, Des Moines, IA, 50313
7.4 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
56 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: Ian T.
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10. Ian T.

Passionate Animal Lover
Ankeny, IA, 50023
2.3 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
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$40
per night
5 out of 4.9 stars
18 reviews
5 repeat clients
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Ian watched our two dogs for several days. They were well taken care of and all of our directions were followed. We received picture updates and Ian responded to any messages sent.

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Sitter Profile Image: Jodie E.
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Sitter Profile Image: Jodie E.
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11. Jodie E.

Pet-loving lady looking to spoil!
Ankeny, IA, 50023
2.6 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
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$50
per night
5 out of 5.0 stars
44 reviews
11 repeat clients
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Jodie and her kiddos took such good care of our golden retriever! She sent a lot of updates and photos. Our house was left in perfect shape and Jodie had great communication. Highly recommend! We will be using Jodie again… Gus will be so excited!

Availability updated 8 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Jennifer H.
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12. Jennifer H.

Star Sitter
Respectful and Trustworthy
Ankeny, IA, 50023
0.5 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
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$100
per night
5 out of 4.9 stars
54 reviews
15 repeat clients
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Jennifer was absolutely wonderful. Quick response, laid back, friendly, and absolutely great with our elderly pup!

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Sitter Profile Image: Angie M.
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Sitter Profile Image: Angie M.
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13. Angie M.

Everything you need, under one Woof
Bondurant, IA, 50035
7.9 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
20 reviews
5 repeat clients
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Our two boys love Angie! She’s very attentive, and treats our boys like her own. Love the pics and updates she sends throughout the day! She’s very flexible and we highly recommend her. Will definitely continue booking with Angie!!

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Sitter Profile Image: Jenna R.
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14. Jenna R.

Star Sitter
Previous doggy daycare dog handler!
Des Moines, IA, 50310
7.6 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
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$45
per night
5 out of 5.0 stars
23 reviews
7 repeat clients
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Jenna is a genuine joy. Her immensely warm demeanor and professional presence made us feel incredibly comfortable leaving our crew of silly misfits in her care during our first partnership with Rover. Responsible, respectful and a real pleasure to work only begins to describe her and her gift of service. We are truly blessed to consider her to be a member of our pack. Thank you for you, Jenna! 💜

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Sitter Profile Image: Mal V.
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Sitter Profile Image: Mal V.
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15. Mal V.

Rover 101
Loves all animals!
Ankeny, IA, 50023
1.3 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
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$35
per night
5 out of 5.0 stars
11 reviews
4 repeat clients
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Did a great job sitting my dog and kept my place very clean! She was attentive to my dog’s needs and asked questions when needed. Highly recommended!

Availability updated 54 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Kayla G.
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Sitter Profile Image: Kayla G.
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16. Kayla G.

Active, former pet owner
Ankeny, IA, 50023
2.3 mi. away
Boarding, House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Doggy Day Care, Dog Walking
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$26
per night
2 reviews

Kayla is such a wonderful & reliable person! She's taken care of our 2 dogs on multiple occasions. She is so loving and caring towards the dogs! She spends her time actually interacting with them; it's not just a job to her. My dogs always get super excited when she comes over. I never have to worry about them getting lonely while we are out of town if Kayla is watching over them! She is great at verifying and asking questions if needed. I highly recommend Kayla!

Availability updated 2 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Lexi B.
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Sitter Profile Image: Lexi B.
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17. Lexi B.

Perfect sitter for any pet!
Ankeny, IA, 50023
3.0 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
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$35
per night
5 out of 5.0 stars
16 reviews
3 repeat clients
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Lexi took great care of our older dog in our home this past weekend. On the house sitting side, she was a perfect house guest. We would definitely use her again in the future, and i would recommend her to anyone in need of pet sitting.

Availability updated 24 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Kiska D.
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18. Kiska D.

Animal-Loving Dog Walker
Ankeny, IA, 50023
1.4 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

About: I have had dogs since I was but 8 years old and cared for them ever since. I have babysat friends’ dogs and take care of my own puppy daily, in addition to pet sitting for cats. I absolutely love animals and spending time around them. I am currently a full time online student at DMACC and nanny after school, with full weekend and daytime availability. Thus, I will usually have more than enough time to care for pets! I have my own puppy who is two, Nova, who loves other dogs, if you have a dog who does well with others, as well as access to a dog park. I am also comfortable taking care of pets in your home!

Availability updated 12 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Rose K.
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19. Rose K.

Flexible schedule!
Ankeny, IA, 50023
2.0 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits
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$26
per night
5 out of 5.0 stars
4 reviews
2 repeat clients
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Rose was a wonderful house/dog sitter while we were away! She was very responsive with our questions and sent daily pictures and videos of the pups. We could tell they were comfortable with her as they were acting like their usual goofy selves in the videos. She did an excellent job of keeping the house tidy, bringing in our mail and we especially appreciated that she brought in all our packages as we are getting married in a month and have wedding gifts delivered almost daily. We will certainly be hiring Rose again and she made us feel very comfortable being with our dogs in our house. Would highly recommend her to anyone who is in need of trustworthy, caring and reliable dog care!

Availability updated 3 months ago
Sitter Profile Image: Cameron L.
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Sitter Profile Image: Cameron L.
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20. Cameron L.

Trusted and loving pet sitter!
Ankeny, IA, 50023
2.1 mi. away
House Sitting, Dog Walking
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$30
per night
5 out of 4.8 stars
6 reviews
3 repeat clients
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Cameron did a great job with our two large dogs that believe they are still puppies! The dogs were very well taken care of and loved. When Pookie and Belvedere had a rough first night, Cameron communicated with me and we found a way to help them both out. House was in great shape when we got home. We appreciated Cameron’s photos of our dogs and communication.

Availability updated 52 days ago

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