House Sitting in Capitol View South, Des Moines, IA

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Allison G.
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$56
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5.0 out of 5 stars
93 reviews
29 repeat clients
36 years of experience
Des Moines, IA, 50309

Allison was absolutely amazing! Our dog loved her. She kept us updated while we were away with pictures and we could tell our pets were well cared for. She even went above and beyond to clean the puppy nose prints off our windows before we came home! Will definitely be hiring her again!

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Daniel F.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
100 reviews
24 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA, 50309

Daniel was amazing! He agreed to watch Jc last minute which was a huge blessing! I would 100% recommend Daniel as he made sure Jc felt safe and loved!

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Christina U.
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$31
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5.0 out of 5 stars
21 reviews
9 repeat clients
8 years of experience
South Park, Des Moines, IA, 50315

Christina did a fantastic job watching the house and dogs! The dogs were well taken care of, all the instructions were followed, and she was very conscientious with respect to watching the house. Highly recommend!

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Stacey W.
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$50
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4.9 out of 5 stars
19 reviews
6 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Sherman Hill, Des Moines, IA, 50309

Stacey takes great care of our dogs. Whether it’s a drop-in visit or house sitting, I never have to worry about them. They always get plenty of pets, play time, and snuggles.

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Jane O.
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$42
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5.0 out of 5 stars
21 reviews
5 repeat clients
11 years of experience
Des Moines, IA, 50309

Jane has watched our two kitties before and does an awesome job of taking care of them and communicating with us. We come home to happy, healthy cats 🙂

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Yasmin M.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
64 reviews
25 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Drake, Des Moines, IA, 50311

Yasmin took amazing care of our sweet girl for 5 days. She was meticulous and adjusted to exactly how we needed Juniper cared for. She sent updates every few hours and made me feel at ease being away.

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Molly B.
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$56
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5.0 out of 5 stars
180 reviews
77 repeat clients
9 years of experience
Greater South Side, Des Moines, IA, 50315

This was my first time with Molly watching the boys. She was awesome! She sent so many pictures and videos which was great, I could tell that they were comfortable with her. She even let them sleep with her and hog the bed! I had several issues with my flights and she was more than willing to be on standby if I didn’t make it home on time. I’ll definitely use Molly again in the future 🌟

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Emily R.
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$40
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4.9 out of 5 stars
40 reviews
21 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Meredith, Des Moines, IA, 50310

Emily is the best! We’ve booked her several times and she takes wonderful care of our beloved pets. We love how she shares pics and keeps us posted on what’s happening at our house while we’re away.

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Kevin R.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
24 reviews
8 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA, 50309

About: ***For boarding/house-sitting I have an 11lb Havanese in my home who will be with me for any bookings*** 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 if needed. I do not have a crate but 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. ***House-sitting notice - I do have an 11lb Havanese puppy that would accompany me for overnight house-sitting assignments. He's house-trained and does not shed and very friendly with 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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Mackenzie W.
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$75
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5.0 out of 5 stars
106 reviews
27 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Union Park, Des Moines, IA, 50313

Thank you for taking such great care of our furry family members while we were away. And thank you again for extending the stay last minute. We really appreciate your care and professionalism.

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Sitter Profile Image: Andrea M.
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Andrea M.
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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 did a great job sitting with our dog. Zoey was happy when we returned home. I appreciated the updates throughout the stay. Our house was clean and neat upon our return.

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Sitter Profile Image: Torina G.
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Torina G.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
31 reviews
9 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA, 50309

Torina was excellent at caring for my 2 dogs over the weekend. Our dogs have different activity levels and needs, and she was great with both of them. She sent lots of pictures while we were away and left the house clean. I've already booked her again for another stay:)

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Sitter Profile Image: Nadine H.
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Nadine H.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
23 reviews
10 repeat clients
45 years of experience
Johnston, IA, 50131

Nadine watched Bodhi for me while we were out of state, she was amazing! I got daily updates and pictures and was not worried about him at all while we were gone. She took such great care of him!

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Jessica D.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
108 reviews
43 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Des Moines, IA, 50322

Jessica was great! We were out of town 4 nights, and then our flight got delayed and she was able to adjust her schedule to stay a 5th night to take care of our dog. She sent photos and updates at least twice a day and I felt better knowing I had someone here at our house to care for our dog (instead of boarding him). Our dog has some anxiety and allergy issues and she took care of all his meds and gave him lots of love and cuddles. She also washed all the bedding, towels and took the trash out (which she didn't need to do but did it anyhow). Highly recommend! Thanks again, Jessica.

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Jennifer E.
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Dawn B.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
27 reviews
11 repeat clients
60 years of experience
Windsor Heights, IA, 50324

Millie loved spending time with Dawn. We didn’t worry at all while we were anway and the daily updates were very nice. She’s a great communicator and loves animals. Thanks for everything.

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Travis S.
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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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Sitter Profile Image: Katherine P.
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Katherine P.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
32 reviews
14 repeat clients
2 years of experience
Waveland Park, Des Moines, IA, 50265

Patricia was great!! I got picture updates and she hung out with Walker to keep him company.

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Sitter Profile Image: Meghan S.
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Meghan S.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
3 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Drake, Des Moines, IA, 50311

About: Hello! I’ve taken care of pets my whole life. I’d love to give your pet love, attention, walks, and treats! I am responsible, reliable, and tend to like all animals over most humans. 😀 My schedule is completely open and flexible! Your pet will be my main focus and priority. I’d love to get the opportunity to meet and care for your fur babies. I know how important it is to listen to the animals needs and dietary restrictions. I love playing with dogs in a fenced in yard, long walks with lots of sniffs, and cuddling/loving pets.

Sitter Profile Image: Monica P.
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Monica P.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
23 reviews
4 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Waveland Park, Des Moines, IA, 50311

Monica was great. Very professional, communicated well, and took great care of the house and our dog. Will definitely be on my list for future sitter or dog walker needs.

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Cassidy W.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
100 reviews
14 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Carlisle, IA, 50047

Cassidy was great. She was punctual and took care of our puppy like her own. Made sure he got lots of playtime and kept us informed throughout the night.

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5.0 out of 5 stars

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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Jennifer E.
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Emily was fantastic… her communication was top notch and she sent a ton of pictures while staying with our pup!! We’d recommend her to anyone and everyone!

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Carson F.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Above and beyond kindness at the last moment and then drive me to the ER and back! My dog loved her and so quickly! Gracie obeyed and was easy for this brand new person! Stacey is gifted with animals. I would rebook her in a second!

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Debbie H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Jane is great with my cat and very good at communicating while I’m away. She sends pictures regularly and gives updates so you’ll never have to guess or worry how your pet is doing. This is my third booking with her and I’m confident Prudence is well cared for when we are away.

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Kristin B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Mckenzie and Anthony were a great duo. This was the first time our puppy had anyone watch him and our dog is a little shy and nervous. They did great with him. They spent the night with my dogs and sent videos and photos multiple times a day. Anthony even took our garbage out to the curb on garbage day and we never would have even asked him to do that! Fantastic experience. Definitely, will hire them again!

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Catherine M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Christina is fantastic! Olive was very well cared for, the communication was great, and I appreciate how clean she left my house afterwards.

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Mikala R.
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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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This was our second time booking Allison and without hesitation we will do it again. Great communication, good human, happy dog!

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Donna H.
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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

Brooke was amazing. Such a sweet woman! She took out my dog and went the extra mile to go play with him at the dog park!!! Highly recommend!!!!!

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Anna 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

We are so happy with the job Elizabeth did! She took care of our 2 mini Aussies well. She exercised them consistently and gave them lots of play and cuddle time. She left our home in great shape. Very grateful for her work and recommend her with confidence.

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Sondra N.
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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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5.0 out of 5 stars

Megan was responsive and flexible the entire time she was here. She made sure to follow all directions and listened to every small detail I could throw her way. I came back to healthy, happy, and well loved cats. Can’t recommend her enough!

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Sydnie W.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Olivia was great at and prompt with communication. She followed the instructions I left to a T, and the dogs were well taken care of. Highly recommend! I definitely hope to book her again.

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David D.
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