Pet Boarding in Ankeny

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Alicia N.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
14 reviews
5 repeat clients
11 years of experience
Beaverdale, Beaverdale, IA, 50310

Alicia and Dan were wonderful with Gizmo and sent along awesome daily updates and photos which really set me at ease. It seems like they integrated him into their family with their little cutie as well and made Gizmo feel really comfortable and happy. I’d absolutely use their services again! A+

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Osvaldo M.
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$42
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4.9 out of 5 stars
80 reviews
30 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Lower Beaver, Des Moines, IA, 50310

my mary J had an amazing time with the Osvaldo family ! she got to meet news friends and was in such a good mood when she got home . they made sure her food and water bowl stayed full and that she was happy and comfortable!

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Cory G.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
144 reviews
50 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Beaverdale, Des Moines, IA, 50310

Cory has been a fantastic companion dog sitter for us time and time again! He does well with Skip's anxiety and give him great attention and exercise to keep him comfortable when we travel!!

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Traci S.
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$40
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4.9 out of 5 stars
25 reviews
9 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Des Moines, IA, 50310

Traci was awesome! She took great care of Cocoa and I will definitely use her again. You should too for your pet and I guarantee you won't be disappointed ?.

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Amy & Casey S.
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$42
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5.0 out of 5 stars
62 reviews
30 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Polk City, IA, 50226

They did a great job watching our dog with very short notice. Did a meet and greet to make sure all the dogs got along first. Very professional and sent plenty of updates. Highly recommend them!

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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

Sadie loved her stay, with Kim and her family! Kim does a great job of updating you daily, and also sends pics daily, as well! They took great care of our fur baby, and would highly recommend her to anyone in need of a dog sitter! 🙂

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Sitter Profile Image: Ava M.
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Ava M.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
1 repeat client
2 years of experience
Ankeny, IA, 50021

Ava was great! Very easy going and keeping me posted on how he was doing. You can tell she’s great with dogs. I’ll hire her again if I can!

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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
26 reviews
9 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA, 50309

Kevin watched our pug for six nights while we were in Hawaii and kept us updated with photos and fun stories. He made us feel super comfortable, leaving our furry family member. Kevin‘s dog Ricky is a big bonus. He’s a fun little guy and Sushi loved having a friend for the week. Can’t wait to book with Kevin again in the future highly recommend.!

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Sitter Profile Image: Jacquelyn D.
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Jacquelyn D.
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$35
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4.8 out of 5 stars
32 reviews
12 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Polk City, IA, 50226

We absolutely loved having our Weimaraner, Hollis stay with Jacquelyn and her family! We felt so comfortable leaving her and Hollis enjoyed her time with them as well! There was never a doubt that she was safe and in excellent hands with them. We will definitely be rebooking with Jacquelyn every time we need to leave our Hollis.

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Meagan C.
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Jodie E.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
55 reviews
15 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Ankeny, IA, 50023

Archer really enjoyed his stay. Jodie was very accommodating with time and great with communication and sending updates!

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Sitter Profile Image: Amber J.
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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: Lucia R.
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Lucia R.
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$37
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5.0 out of 5 stars
257 reviews
103 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA, 50322

Lucia was great! I was super nervous boarding our new rescue for the first time. I wasn’t sure how he would do, and it was the first time we’ve boarded a dog. Lucia took great care of Hank, and Hank seemed to do really well there too! She took him to the dog park and sent lots of photos and videos to help ease this nervous mama’s mind! Hank came back and seems worn out, which is a great thing! We’ll definitely be using Lucia again!

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Rachael B.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
2 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Windsor Heights, IA, 50324

Rachael was amazing. She responded back quickly and got a meet & greet done with. She listened to instructions and seems passionate about canine care! Definitely recommend and will continue to hire her!

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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
3 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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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: Andrea G.
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Andrea G.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
12 reviews
4 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Carpenter, Des Moines, IA, 50311

Andrea was one of a kind sitter. She took great care of our fuzzball, so well that we could enjoy our vacation without worries. She responded quickly to all our messages and sent us pictures. She went above and beyond to accomodate our delayed flight. So very sorry, Andrea. Will definitely book again when we are in the area. Highly recommend Andrea!

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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
149 reviews
54 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Magnolia Park, Des Moines, IA, 50315

Ally was really great with my dog Miller. She was very open with her communication and sent a lot of updates and pictures over the weekend. I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a dog sitter in the area. And will definitely let her watch my dog again in the future

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Sitter Profile Image: Mackenzie W.
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Mackenzie W.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
126 reviews
32 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Union Park, Des Moines, IA, 50313

It was our dogs' first time staying with someone other than family, so we were a bit nervous at first... but upon meeting, we were immediately put at ease. Our dogs had a blast and were absolutely treated with the same love and snuggles our family gives. We loved the updates, and both dogs came home ready for a long nap from lots of playtime with their new friends. We are grateful and will definitely use Mackenzie and Anthony again!! Thank you, thank you!!

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Maggie S.
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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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Sitter Profile Image: Morgan H.
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Morgan H.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
99 reviews
23 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Beaverdale, Des Moines, IA, 50310

Morgan took amazing care of our senior dog Riley! He was so comfortable with her and she did amazing sharing pictures with us while we were away. Definitely recommend her!

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Kelly B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Jodie and her girls were great with our dog Luna. We never had any concerns that she wasn’t in good hands. They sent us daily updates and pictures and did a craft with her. Luna had a great time, and I would recommend Jodie to watch anyone’s dog, we will use her again for sure.

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Stacey D.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Meagan is so kind and excellent at communication. She kept me perfectly informed about how my dog was doing and she treated him as if he were her own. I did not worry about him at all during my trip. Highly recommend!

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Leah C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Kayla takes great care of our dog, Bonnie! She does well with our anxious pup and we can tell Bonnie was happy while we were gone. Kayla gives daily check ins and is very responsive. We will definitely ask her to care for our dog again!

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Tara W.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Colleen was absolutely wonderful! Not only did she take our pup last minute, but was very accommodating of all the changes in our travel plans. She sent photos, both printed and digital and helped our Penny Have a wonderful time.

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Sarah J.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

I had to leave my dog for a week while I was on vacation, and Jodi did an amazing job making sure she felt comfortable, safe, and loved while I was away. I came home to a happy and relaxed dog, and I truly appreciated the updates/pictures she provided throughout the week!

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Genevieve D.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Nicole and her husband were great with our dog. He was not stressed when we picked him up after a 4 night stay and they updated regularly. We will definitely use them again for Cosmo.

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Cathy B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Sara was great, I was nervous to take my pup anywhere but took a chance with Sara and her and Georgie were besties his whole stay. She kept me up to date, sent pics and answered all my questions. She seemed very patient, was flexible with pickup/drop off and understands the anxiety of having to board your animal when being out of town. She also has kiddos that were very sweet to my pup and I would definitely bring Georgie back to her. He loved his little vacation away while I was on my own vacation. Thanks Sara!

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Lexi A.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Stephanie and Shawn were excellent as always. Mira seems to have the best time with them. The are great with updates and pictures!

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Traci S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Kati took wonderful care of pepper while we were out of town. She was super communicative and took the care to feed him a special diet when his tummy was upset. She sent us multiple pictures every day and treated pepper like he was part of her own furry family. Thank you Kati!!!

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Anna S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Samantha and her family are amazing! I can tell how much Jax loves going to her house by how quickly he runs out of the car. They love animals and Jax comes home well taken care of and sleepy from all of the play.

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Bridget B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Sarah was friendly and welcoming and sent nice photos of our dog enjoying her home. Will definitely book again.

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Stephen G.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Ava was great! Very easy going and keeping me posted on how he was doing. You can tell she’s great with dogs. I’ll hire her again if I can!

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Jill B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

This was my first experience using Rover, Teija made the entire experience simple and I felt comfortable leaving my dog with her family for a week. She was responsive to my messages, and I received updates and pictures of my dog hanging out with the fam’ while I was away. It’s always difficult leaving your dog while you’re away, but I know Dallas was in good hands!

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Jacy J.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Cathy was wonderful with our dog. She was great about sending photos and communicating. It gave us the peace of mind that he was well taken care of while we were out of town. Cathy is a gem and we highly recommend her!!

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Maureen F.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

I think Missy has got to be the best sitter my dog Bella has ever had. Not only did Missy welcome the challenge of a spicy chihuahua but she mastered it. By the end she let her hold her! And if any of you are owners of little anxious dogs you know this is a big deal!! Missy also did a great job communicating with us and sending tons of photos which we appreciated. Having Bella stay with Missy made us feel at ease, allowing us to enjoy our trip to the fullest knowing Bella was in good hands. Would highly recommend booking with Missy and I’m sure Bella looks forward to her next visit!

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Ariadna R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Amazing last minute care for my dog! Very grateful for the thorough care for my dog while we were in town for the Iowa State fair. We live in California and just came for a short trip to Iowa and they were very accommodating and great with my dog who tends to be little anxious as she is still a puppy. I highly recommend!

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Jillian S. S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Thank you for taking such good care of our baby! We know she’s a handful sometimes. She slept for 36 hours when we got her home!

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Elizabeth R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Marcus and Alexa were wonderful! Super flexible with drop off/ pick up times and took great care of my pup.

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Sarah T.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Jacey was so wonderful to work with! Was excellent at communicating with me and made Rocko feel at home. Highly recommend!

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Leah C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Cynthia was great with my 6mo. old puppy! It's good to know that you are leaving your pup with someone that cares and clearly my dog had a good time. Cynthia helped my dog socialize and improve her potty training. She sent me updates with pictures and even a video :-) Highly recommended.

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Sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a sitter for pet boarding in Ankeny on Rover as of Jun 2026 was about $40 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your and your pet’s needs.

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As of Jun 2026, 421 sitters provided pet boarding in Ankeny. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect sitter near you. As a reminder, pet boarding sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your pet’s safety.

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

Sitters who provide pet boarding in Ankeny have an average of 17 years of experience. Pet 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 Ankeny.

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

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

There are 421 pet boarding sitters in Ankeny on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your pet! In Ankeny, 94% of sitters offer daily exercise, 94% offer medication administration, and 91% have experience with senior pets and pets with special needs. We know each pet is unique and may have specific care instructions. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect pet boarding sitter near you. As a reminder, sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your pet’s safety.

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