Pet Sitting & Drop Ins In Capitol East

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Sitter Profile Image: Kelsey L.
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Kelsey L.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
13 reviews
4 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA, 50309

Kelsey visited my two kitties while I was away one weekend. She followed all the instructions and communicated really well with me before and during her visits. Loui and Lola seemed to warm up to her quickly. Reliable and trustworthy. Will definitely book Kelsey again!

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Ena B.
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Daniel F.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
113 reviews
25 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA, 50309

Daniel was amazing! He took great care of our German Shepherd on extremely short notice. Sent pictures and consistent updates! We will use him again and highly recommend Daniel!

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Matthew G.
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Hanna G.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
25 reviews
6 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Des Moines, IA, 50319

Amazing as always, great attention to detail, and very commutative!

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Samantha G.
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Ash B.
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$22
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5.0 out of 5 stars
99 reviews
28 repeat clients
21 years of experience
Des Moines, IA, 50316

LOVE all the care Ash has with my cat, Gucci. I’m traveling for a month and Ash has been very communicative, helpful and supportive all the time. She answers me in a timely manner, send pictures and makes me feel safe with my choice of choosing her to take care of my cat. Best choice ever.

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Beatriz P.
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Christina U.
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$16
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5.0 out of 5 stars
37 reviews
10 repeat clients
8 years of experience
South Park, Des Moines, IA, 50315

Absolutely amazing! This was my first time trying Rover and I look forward to using it again! Christina was amazing and responded quickly to my very short notice request. She was loving and caring to my 2 cats and my crazy high energy German Shepard. 10/10 would book with her again and will recommend to any fur parents I know in the future!

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Sitter Profile Image: Andrea M.
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Andrea M.
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$20
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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 was on time for each visit and went above and beyond with the communication and photos! Looking forward to having her back for any future needs. Thank you!!!!

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Sitter Profile Image: Jessica H.
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Jessica H.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
3 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Des Moines, IA, 50320

About: Hi, I'm Jess! I’ve been an avid animal lover my whole life. I have extensive experience with dogs, cats, rodents, reptiles, rabbits, and aquariums. I have fostered for shelters and had the unique opportunity to help animals find their families. I care deeply about the work I do, as simple as it may seem. What you need might not fit the typical "walk" or "drop in" package but whatever it is, I am here to be your assistant and your pet's favorite nanny. I am currently accepting one or two more clients that I can work with long-term. While I have multiple clients that I work with every week, I strive to keep my schedule very open and forgiving. Because of that, I am confident that I can be a relaible source for you to turn to when life isn't so easy to schedule. Last minute bookings, changes, and requests are all okay with me! I am available Monday-Friday and accept the occasional weekend booking. The only day that I am notably unavailable is Sundays as I usually travel out of town to visit family. I truly care about the work I am doing and I will truly care about you and your pets. If you think I might be right for you, don't hesitate to reach out! We can work together to see if I would be a good fit for you and your pet. I keep a separate, meticulously updated calendar just for my clients and I take notes on each pet. I am fine with fluctuating schedules as well. Safety: I will treat your pet with the dignity, care, and enthusiasm that they deserve. I strive to provide a safe environment and a uniquely tailored experience.

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Allison G.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
122 reviews
35 repeat clients
36 years of experience
Des Moines, IA, 50309

Allison is great. Quick communication and my pup always looks like she’s having fun in the pics I get sent! Added bonus is that Allison always brings in any packages at the front door too!

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Sitter Profile Image: Rachael W.
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Rachael W.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
28 reviews
15 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Des Moines, IA, 50320

Rachel is amazing! Maybe a "cat whisperer?!" First time leaving my dog for more than 1 night. I loved the pics I got more than I expected! It eased my mind, so I could concentrate on my work trip duties. She gave great care & love to my 2 cats and 1 dog. Highly recommend! Good job, I will use again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Vivian D.
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Vivian D.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
83 reviews
23 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Pleasant Hill, IA, 50327

Vivian took exceptional care of our fur babies while we were gone for a long vacation! She took the time to bond and play with our cats and sent us detailed updates with pictures. We had great peace of mind knowing they were in her care! She was super accommodating as well and even watered our flowers and filled plant humidifiers daily! Definitely recommend her services!

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Mirelle G.
Sitter Profile Image: Carly E.
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Carly E.
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$13
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5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
3 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA, 50309

Was very easy to work with. Great at communication and scheduling. Will use again and would recommend for dog care

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Kyle P.
Sitter Profile Image: Jenevieve Y.
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Jenevieve Y.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
264 reviews
81 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Fairmont Park, Des Moines, IA, 50317

Jenevieve was fantastic and helped on short notice and did a fabulous job. She helped reassure that Albert was taken care of! I’d highly recommend her.

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Jill S.
Sitter Profile Image: Tanya H.
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Tanya H.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
65 reviews
14 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Woodland Heights, Des moines, IA, 50312

Tanya took great care of our two cats while we were away! She stopped in to give them some love each day and provided us with nice updates and photos. We will absolutely rebook with her in the future!

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Debbie C.
Sitter Profile Image: Alison J.
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Alison J.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
1 repeat client
4 years of experience
Des Moines, IA, 50312

Alison is great!

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Sitter Profile Image: Cory G.
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Cory G.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
144 reviews
50 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Beaverdale, Des Moines, IA, 50310

We just returned from a 2 week trip, and Cory provided care for our 5 cats. He did a fabulous job! 3 of the cats were elusive, but the other 2 warmed up to him. He saw to all of their needs, and also fed the birds and squirrels for us. He did all we asked of him, and I was confident that they were in good hands. I highly recommend Cory, and will reach out to him for future needs. Thank you, Cory for the great job.

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Lynn B.
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Brad C.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
82 reviews
28 repeat clients
29 years of experience
Lower Beaver, Des Moines, IA, 50310

Brad was top notch, we’re so happy we found him! Our dogs were happy and healthy when we got back home from vacation. Brad was punctual and we didn’t have to worry at all with our dogs in his hands. In fact, we immediately booked again with Brad and look forward to having him back. Thank you so much, Brad!

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Sitter Profile Image: Selena C.
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Selena C.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
87 reviews
27 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Des Moines, Des Moines, IA, 50309

Selena took amazing care of my kitty! She kept me updated with great communication and lots of pictures, which gave me so much peace of mind while I was away. I’ll definitely be booking her again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Emily R.
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Emily R.
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$20
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4.9 out of 5 stars
48 reviews
22 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Meredith, Des Moines, IA, 50310

I highly recommend Emily! We will definitely be having her come visit our pets again.

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Pat C.
Sitter Profile Image: Kal I.
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Kal I.
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$13
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5.0 out of 5 stars
213 reviews
68 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Des Moines, IA, 50315

Kal was amazing with our three dogs (and garden)! They came beforehand to meet the pups and us, and get familiar with the situation, which gave us such peace of mind during our trip. Then communicated during their multi-daily visits with texts and pictures. We'll definitely be booking Kal again and would recommend them to local friends/family!

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Sitter Profile Image: Morgan H.
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Morgan H.
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$20
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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 has been our regular dog walker for a few months now! she’s been extremely reliable and accommodating to occasional shifts in schedule! Anytime we notice something behavioral we might want her to observe with our puppy, she provides great feedback! I absolutely trust her with our dog and recommend her highly!

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Michelle C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Carly took care of our 3 dogs for us while we were gone. She did an amazing job! Kept us updated, asked any questions that came up, sent pictures, and really put us at ease. We have never left our dogs with anyone before and we could not be more pleased with how Carly did! I would highly recommend her to anyone, and we will happily use her services again in the future. Thanks Carly!!

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Faith R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Madison was absolutely fantastic! She was accommodating, personable, punctual, and wonderful with both my Yorkie and Persian cat. From the very beginning, she communicated exceptionally well, asked thoughtful questions, and made me feel completely confident that my pets were in great hands. Her reports were thorough and detailed, and she sent plenty of photos that gave me peace of mind while I was away. She spent quality time playing with my pets, took my dog on walks, and clearly treated them with genuine care and affection. She also kept the house tidy and made sure pet bowls and feeding areas were always clean. Madison went above and beyond in every aspect of her care and truly exceeded my expectations. I would not hesitate to book her again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable, caring, and professional pet sitter.

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Donielle R.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Daniel did such an amazing job. I had a friend fall through and Daniel was able to help me on such short notice. He did super well with my German Shepard mix!

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Josh P.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Christina was amazing with our very cautious rescue kitty! Our kitty, who usually hides far away, was letting Christina pet her and feed her. Christina sent updates and photos and was very responsive. We will definitely book Christina again!

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Shari S.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Allison was excellent—great communication, reliable, and clearly very responsible. She took great care of our cat and kept us updated throughout. We’d absolutely book with her again.

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Robb W.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Kelsey visited my two kitties while I was away one weekend. She followed all the instructions and communicated really well with me before and during her visits. Loui and Lola seemed to warm up to her quickly. Reliable and trustworthy. Will definitely book Kelsey again!

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Ena B.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Rachel is amazing! Maybe a "cat whisperer?!" First time leaving my dog for more than 1 night. I loved the pics I got more than I expected! It eased my mind, so I could concentrate on my work trip duties. She gave great care & love to my 2 cats and 1 dog. Highly recommend! Good job, I will use again!

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Shelley
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Victoria is wonderful with my critters, She is reliable and dependable. I will definitely have her again.

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April E.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Emily was flexible with holiday scheduling, easy to communicate with, and did a great job with my cat during her visits.

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Katie W.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Absolutely amazing care, very flexible and accomodating to last minute requests. Will definitely book again!!

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Eric N.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Jill did a fantastic job doing a drop in visit for my 7 month old puppy!! Will 100% be booking her again!

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Alexis S.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Allison always goes above and beyond for my cats and me. I don’t ever have to worry about home while I travel because my cats love Allison!

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Cassie L.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Karina did a great job watching my kitty, Piper, in my apartment. She sent lots of pictures and was communicative.

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Allison T.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Andrea is the best! Always makes sure my kitties have everything they need, and sends the cuties pictures of them playing!

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Chloe B.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

We were so grateful to Rylee for popping in to check on Benny. He is a senior boy, and she took things at his pace and was so sweet to him. We wouldn’t hesitate to book with Rylee again!

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Megan V.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

I needed someone last minute after my first booking was canceled 2 hours before I had to leave. Thankfully, Austyn came through and was very helpful. I will book again.

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Rebecca G.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Anna is the best with our cat, Millie! We can always tell that Millie has been well taken care of while we’re away.

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Rebecca G.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Maddie is so attentive and engaging with our pets. Eddie was well exercised and happy when we got home.

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Matt D.
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