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$42
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5.0 out of 5 stars
28 reviews
6 repeat clients
11 years of experience
Des Moines, IA, 50309

Jane was absolutely wonderful! She stayed in our home with our bulldog for four nights. There were frequent pictures and check-ins which we so appreciated. One hundred percent will use her again!

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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
115 reviews
29 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA, 50309

Daniel sat for our pups for the 2nd time last night. They were so happy to see him again! He is the best! I know they are in good hands with Daniel! :)

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$58
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124 reviews
36 repeat clients
36 years of experience
Des Moines, IA, 50309

Allison was great!! We have an anxious large Retriever and we came home to a happy content boy! The house was cleaner then when we left and we got so many cute photos and updates. Very happy with Allison and highly recommend!

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$32
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5.0 out of 5 stars
37 reviews
12 repeat clients
8 years of experience
South Park, Des Moines, IA, 50315

Christina was extremely communicative and treated the dogs fantastic! She also left the house in great shape and followed my instruction sheet to the letter, which I truly appreciated. Highly recommend!

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Aaliyah F.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
2 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Des Moines, IA, 50315

Aaliyah watched my two cats while we were on vacation. She went above and beyond taking care of them & our home even though my boys put her in some tough & unexpected situations. There were late nights, early mornings, and lots of phone calls & texts messages. I'd definitely book her again if she'd accept me!

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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
1 repeat client
25 years of experience
Des Moines, IA, 50314

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.

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Mackenzie W.
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$75
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5.0 out of 5 stars
131 reviews
32 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Union Park, Des Moines, IA, 50313

Great communication and daily photos/videos. This was our first time leaving our dog, so she didn't eat for the first day we were gone. We collaborated on some problem solving, and she decided she could eat again with the help of some peanut butter. House was well cared for, as well.

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$70
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5.0 out of 5 stars
72 reviews
28 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA, 50309

Andrea stayed at our house and watched the sogs over a ling weekend. She gave us updates on the pets, was on time, met with us before she watched the dogs and asked great queations about their routines. I will for sure use her again if we need a dog or cat sitter.

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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
39 reviews
14 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Des Moines, IA, 50310

This was our first experience with Rover. Jenna kept us updated with sending us pictures of Sophie, and was quick to respond to our messages. She also left the house picked up, with the garbage taken out, and the bed sheets in the wash!

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Nadine H.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
27 reviews
11 repeat clients
45 years of experience
Johnston, IA, 50131

I felt very comfortable during my 6 days vacation, I was getting updated regularly. Definitely would recommend her to anyone looking for a good sitter.

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Sitter Profile Image: Yasmin M.
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$70
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5.0 out of 5 stars
81 reviews
30 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Drake, Des Moines, IA, 50311

Yasmin took such good care of my elderly special needs Frenchie! She was very attentive in monitoring his breathing. Contacted the vet with any breathing concerns. Took him to acupuncture and fed him in his Baileys chair. She sent tons of pics and videos. Also took care of my Boston who demands just as much attention. Both my boys loved her. It was such relief having her take such good care of them while I was out of town.

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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
118 reviews
44 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Des Moines, IA, 50322

We really love Jessica and she takes good care of our fur babies! We have a 7 year old foxhound a 7 month old new lab/beagle mix puppy at our house and she took on both last week, and they just loved having her here! She always sends us updates and photos and I feel very at ease when we are out of town and she is here. Highly recommend.

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$70
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5.0 out of 5 stars
17 reviews
6 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Drake, Des Moines, IA, 50311

Meghan was amazing with our boy. Followed instructions very well and made our baby so happy! Worked with us on a missed connecting flight, I appreciate her so much! Will be booking again next time we travel!

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Sitter Profile Image: Kevin R.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
27 reviews
9 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA, 50309

About: ***So you want a housesitter?Please read carefully before booking. ***I have an 11lb Havanese in my home who will be w/me for housesitting and boarding assignments*** I live and work downtown (full-time remote). I can host your pet overnight in my home; stay overnight in your home if needed. Pop-in visits to provide breaks, walks, feeding if you live within a reasonable distance. I can also provide day care services. Very flexible and try to respond promptly bc we all have busy lives. I do not have a crate. Bringing your own crate is optional but not required. House broken/trained is preferred. I prefer to host 1 dog at a time. 2 dogs from the same household would be possible but prefer not to mix dogs from multiple households. ***Housesitting notice - I do have an 11lb Havanese puppy that would accompany me for overnight housesitting assignments. He's house-trained, does not shed and very friendly with people and other dogs.*** ***Boarding / House-sitting requests please note that I have a 1yr old 11lb Havanese in my home. Very social, friendly and playful. He gets along w/all people and dogs. He will also be w/me for any house-sitting bookings. House-trained and not destructive.*** I usually reply to requests within 10-20 min. If it's after 11 then the next morning. I work remote full-time Mon to Fri 8-5. Can do pop-in visits, walks and feedings as needed or on a set schedule that works best for your pet's current routine. Condo here and unfortunately do not have a yard but there are lots of green spaces near my condo at 10th and Mulberry. Space is over 1200 sq ft so plenty of room for your pet. ***I do have an 11 lb Havanese puppy that loves attention but is very smart and picks up on queues from other dogs. Shy and timid upon introduction and will play only if the other dog engages. Loves people and attention. My Havanese will be present for boardings and will accompany me for house-sitting bookings***

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Stacey W.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
25 reviews
8 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Sherman Hill, Des Moines, IA, 50309

Stacey did so great with my dogs. One of my dogs is extremely afraid of strangers but instantly approached Stacey during or initial meet and greet. Will definitely be using Stacey again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Molly B.
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$56
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5.0 out of 5 stars
183 reviews
78 repeat clients
9 years of experience
Greater South Side, Des Moines, IA, 50315

Molly was absolutely fabulous! While we were gone we received lots of pictures from her letting us know how things were going and that our babies were enjoying their time with her. I usually am anxious when we go out of town about how things are going but was completely relaxed during our entire trip! This was our first time using Rover and everything went very smoothly!

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Cassandra S.
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$39
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20 years of experience
Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA, 50309

About: My family had dogs growing up so I have some experience walking and playing with dogs. I also have had my cats for about 7 years. I work from home Wednesdays and Fridays and could easily stop in for check ins during those days. I love to go on walks to grays lake so definitely looking for a dog or two to take with me. I would prefer a set of rules for my clients pets so I would know best how to service their pet while they are away.

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Javon L.
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$115
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5.0 out of 5 stars
93 reviews
28 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Des Moines, IA, 50314

Javon was a lovely sitter for our two tiny dogs, kept us up to date with how things were going via texts and photos, and even managed to successfully administer meds to our notoriously hard to dose Chi!

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Kayla B.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
1 repeat client
10 years of experience
Bloomfield-Allen, Des Moines, IA, 50320

Kayla did amazing taking care of our house and pups! Her pics and updates gave us peace of mind leaving the dogs at home during our trip. We definitely would have her watch them again.

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Jane K.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
13 reviews
2 repeat clients
18 years of experience
Des Moines, IA, 50315

Jane did an awesome job! She kept us up to date when she was taking our boys out and pictures! Chili has always been shy around new people but instantly fell in love with her! 100% recommend her!

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The median cost per night for house sitting in Capitol East is $45

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Another great stay by Shelbi. She’s great with the dogs and keeping us updated. Will definitely book with her again.

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Erin S.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Daniel was great for our test run, to prepare for his longer stay with our dog. He was communicative and respectful of our detailed asks for the care of our dog. We are excited to have him back.

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Abbe D.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Jane was absolutely wonderful! She stayed in our home with our bulldog for four nights. There were frequent pictures and check-ins which we so appreciated. One hundred percent will use her again!

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Stephanie K.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Anthony completed exceeded my expectations! Dogs happy and well cared for and he provided outstanding communication throughout!

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Staci H.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Christina took great care of my puppy and my house for her week-long stay! She provided frequent updates and cared for my pup as if she was her own. My pup is prone to tummy trouble and gobbling up fabric that she shouldn't, and Christina was diligent to keep things out of reach and attentive to her feeding schedule. She left my house exactly as she found it and even took the trash out and watered my plants. I can't recommend her more highly!

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Paulina M.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Allison did a fabulous job! She’s great at keeping our pups in their routine while we’re gone and makes sure they get everything they need, along with extra loves. It’s so amazing to come home to content and relaxed puppers, just like we came home from a day at work! Allison asks excellent questions to ensure she’s meeting expectations, sends great updates and takes care of our pets and home like they/it were her own.

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Dawn M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Victoria was awesome with our boys! She was very attentive and made sure they were well taken care of. We definitely will be using her again!

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ShyAnn S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Jordyn was fantastic! She was very communicative before, during, and after the sitting, so I was never left wondering what was going on. She and my babies totally connected and it left me feeling very confident to leave without worrying. She's very personable and I trusted her immediately. She will be my go to whenever she's available. Thank you Jordyn!

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Cayla C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Milly always loves having Kendra watch her. Kendra plays with her, takes her for walks, and cuddles with Milly!!

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Gail N.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

It was great knowing my babies were in excellent hands! This was the first time I had utilized a pet sitter and the daily photo updates really helped put my mind at ease.

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Jennifer P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

I’m glad Mary-Kate could come last minute and watch our dogs! She sent updates and took great care of our dogs! Would recommend!

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Katelyn B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Claudia was excellent! She stayed with our crazy pups for a week and they loved her. We have two 50+ lb pit mixes. She sent lots of updates with pictures and videos. Great communication. Everything went smoothly and I’d highly recommend booking with her! We’ll definitely be back for future travels.

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Sarah V.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Jennifer was great with my three dogs, and kept my mind at ease with great communication and updates with photos. The house was in great shape when we got home and the pups seemed happy and content. Would greatly recommend her for your next dog sitter!

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Yulya N.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Sophie was great with our girl. She did wonderful at keeping us updated on how things were going and kept the house in order. We will definitely book her again next time!

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Kimberly S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Sophie always takes great care of our pups and this visit was no different. She kept us updated as well as loving on our pup and handling her needs with an upset tummy!

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Dawn M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Karina is so sweet and very easy to communicate with! She made sure my animals were taken care of and I had no worries at all when I left them with her!

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Anna S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Our 2nd time having Courtney house sit and she again exceeded our expectations. Our 2 dogs now love her and she does great at playing with them and keeping them company. She maintained the house and dogs are safe and happy! Would definitely recommend!

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Haley B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Alissa is fantastic!! Our dogs felt so comfortable with her. She was very polite, always on time with meet and greets, and was so good with the dogs.

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Lauren C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Gabby was amazing! We were visiting Des Moines for the day and had to get a sitter on a really short notice. Gabby responded immediately and came to spend the day with our Effie while we were away. Effie loved her and was really relaxed with her, even though she's not used to being away from us. Tons of thanks Gabby, you really saved us!

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Ofri M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Rylee did a fantastic job helping us look after our 2 boys. She communicated well and kept us updated on everything. Would love to keep working with her in the future!

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Madeline M.
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