Pet Boarding Clive
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“Helen is amazing! Our dog Butter loved her time with Helen, and my wife and I felt totally at ease before, during, and after her stay. Helen was extremely helpful, sent us pictures of Butter throughout her stay, and made our dog feel right at home. We would recommend her to anyone and have our dog stay with her again in a heartbeat. Thank you so much!”
“Jill did fantastic with our two dogs Remi and Cooper. We had a last minute request and she was willing to work with us. Highly recommend! Our dogs were more than content and Jill treated them like her own. Couldn’t be more thankful!”
“Sarah was great! Her home is conveniently located near the interstate, making it very easy for drop off and pick up. She did a great job welcoming me and meeting my dog on the first day. It was great when she sent me a video of her and her family taking him out for a walk. We will certainly see Sarah again next time we visit Iowa.”
About: Ever since I was a child animals have always been a huge love so I started caring for them at a young age. This includes dogs, cats, hamsters, guinea pigs, wild and domesticated rabbits and more. Working at the veterinarian hospital has been a highlight in my life getting to spend time and take care of the pets there! This job consists of feeding, walking, bathing, and administering medication of varying forms. I am currently working as a vet tech at an emergency animal hospital. I’m available for house sitting reservations anytime within reason. I am flexible to schedules as long as you communicate with me in advance! I will hangout with your fur baby both inside and out, depending on their and your preference (weather permitting of course.) I like to run and walk so if they enjoy that we can absolutely do that. However, I also like to just hangout inside if they are more on the lazy/cuddly side of things! It all depends on your and their preferences! My work schedule can be very flexible as long as I have plenty of time in advance! I usually don’t work weekends. The times that I work during the week are able to be changed if I am aware of them early enough! (About 1 month out) I will follow your and their daily routine, this will keep them the most safe and keep things normal for them while you are away!
About: I’ve been caring for dogs of all sizes since I was 12 years old. Over the years, I’ve cared for my own family’s pets and have been the go-to sitter for friends and neighbors. I’m comfortable with dogs of different ages, personalities, and energy levels, and I always treat every pet like my own. I also have a sweet, playful little dog named Butters who loves making new friends and would love a playmate! Since I work from home, your pup will get plenty of attention, supervision, playtime, and cuddles throughout the day. All I ask is that they are friendly and good with small dogs :) I work from home, so I’m able to give pets plenty of attention throughout the day! I also have a small, friendly pup named Butters who would love having a playmate around I make sure pets feel safe, comfortable, and cared for, whether they’re lounging inside or stretching their legs outside. Pets will get my attention for the entire time I am hired.
“What an outstanding sitter!!!!! We were so grateful to find Jada for a family weekend away and she not only provided the best care for both our pups, but she was responsive from the time that we requested a booking and all through the stay. We know our babies had the best time and we are excited for them to get another weekend with Jada! Total trust. Total love and good vibes all around. We are blessed 💛✨🙏🏼”
“Zack and his family took excellent care of my two fur babies while I was out of town. They problem solved a couple of issues and communicated with me the entire time. Would definitely trust them to sit with my fur babies again in the future.”
About: I grew up as a farm girl and worked hard! I've always been around farm animals and our dogs and cats as long as I can remember. I took care of family and neighbor pets and did so also in my adult life. right Right now I'm working a couple of part time jobs. I would be available over most weekends. Once and a while over a 5 day period. I can do drop in check ups and potty breaks in middle of day and after 6 evenings. ok I would mainly be doing the sitting in the clients home as well as just stopping in for just potty breaks and well check-ups. Once in awhile I could do care in my townhome for small pets over the weekend.
“Dan and Angela did a fantastic job watching our dog while we were on vacation. They sent updates and pics which made us feel super comfortable. Great people and definitely booking with them again!!!”
About: I'd love to be your professional pet sitter! When I'm with your fur baby, they are my full-time concern. I'll send you pictures of your happy pet while you are away. I know animals miss their humans, and I do everything I can to make their stay-cation with me enjoyable while you are away. My clients call my home the Petz Carleton. I am privileged to have so many furry friends return. It does my heart proud when they come running up to my front door for another stay-cation at their home away from home. You can rest assured that no one will give your loved fur baby more attention and better care than I will. Taking care of others' pets so they can relax while they are away is my mission! I'm retired, but I do some freelance writing work, which takes eight or nine hours a week. My writing never interferes with my focus on your fur baby. I walk every day in my beautiful neighborhood and would love to have your pet's company. My schedule is open. I go to Church on Sunday mornings, and feel free to reach out for more references to Mymemos. That is the Yahoo email address that I will respond to. The meet-and-greet we do will be very thorough. I will ask lots of questions about your pet and take notes. I'll also want contact information for you, your vet, and a trusted friend. Once I have that information, your pet will be cared for like you were there. I'll show you where your pet will sleep if they are used to sleeping with mom and dad.
About: Dogs have always been a huge part of my life. I grew up with dogs, worked at a dog grooming and boarding facility throughout college, and as an adult my we have rescued five dogs. I truly consider our dogs our children and plan our lives around making sure they’re happy and never left alone for long. Your pup will be treated like one of our own, with plenty of love, attention, and exercise. I have a spacious deck where dogs can relax and watch the world go by, and we live near several great walking trails for daily adventures. I welcome dogs of all ages, as long as they get along well with our dogs. I also have experience caring for senior dogs and understand the extra patience and attention they may need. That being said, I have experience giving dogs their important medications as well as insulin shots for pups diagnosed with diabetes. Before any stay, we’d love to schedule a meet-and-greet to make sure everyone is comfortable and it’s a great fit for both your dog and ours. We do work during the school year so we are gone from 7:45am-3:45pm however, we give the dogs multiple walks in the morning and we are home all evening long. We are typically home all weekend long. We currently work full time during the day but home all summer. We are gone from about 7:30-3:45ish. Our daily routine does consist of two morning dog walks, another dog walk after school, and then we are home during the evenings always. We feel bad leaving the dogs if we’ve been at work all day long haha! We have a large deck that is fenced in but our yard is not fenced. We do take our dogs on walks consistently and there’s room for them to play in our living room space. We really have the same routine everyday so our dogs always know what to expect. We live in a quiet neighborhood near a school. Our dogs do sleep in kennels at night but we would not require that of a dog we are watching. Our dogs do not have food aggression but they do eat their food right when we feed them. We occasionally give them lick mats and they enjoy a bully stick. They do not fight over bully sticks.
About: Responsible business professional in the Des Moines area looking to supplement my income doing something I love, taking care of animals. Ive been a cat and dog owner for years and absolutely have a love for all animals. I will treat your fur babies like my own. I work full time, but am flexible for stop in visits and walk most days during the week. I can make daily visits, stop in the evening for a nice walk, and work with your schedule and your pets needs. We have a friendly 3 year old mixed breed dog we rescuced from a no kill shelter a couple years ago. She is super friendly, well trained and absolutely loves other dogs. We also have a cat who is great with dogs. Our home has a fenced in yard which allows us to play outside daily. Both of our pets are family and get daily enrichment and play.
“Amanda was so great with our pups! She was always keeping us in the loop with our pups and gave us such a peaceful trip knowing our pups were having such a great time with her and her family! Would definitely use her services again and recommend her to anyone!”
About: Hello! My name is Sammie and I’m a recently retired college athlete and nursing student. I’ve had three dogs in my lifetime so far with many more to come. I am 22 years old and a New Nurse. Im also a huge animal lover and obsessed with every furry friend. I had two beagles growing up… and now I have a six year-old sassy, husky named Skye… we rescued Skye a little over 6 years ago when she was 1 year old. We take her on three walks a day, short car rides, dog park trips, and we give her plenty of playtime. She has a few different husky friends in the neighborhood. Although she’s a little crazy, she’s my best friend. I recently moved to Des Moines, IA from Massachusetts and I’m excited to get started helping other families with fur babies. Every morning and every evening I walk my husky. We play with her throughout the day depending on who is around in the family. She gets weekly dog park trips as well and hangs out with her friends in the neighborhood. Plenty of playtime, cuddles and walks. I know my dog loves to take long walks in the neighborhood, play fetch with her ball and snuggle on the couch when she’s tired.
“Samantha went above and beyond to care for my fur baby during his week long stay with her. I would absolutely recommend her for boarding, daycare, and other services. I have already recommended her to two other families because her attentiveness! Samantha took care of my yorkie while I was away and took care of him like he was her own. She took note of any discomfort he was feeling and communicated with me to make my pup feel his best the entire time he was in her care. Communication 10/10 Attentiveness 10/10 Enrichment 10/10 THANK YOU SAMANTHA!”
About: Taken care of neighbors dogs all my life. Have one mini schnauzer at home of our own who we adore. Would love to care for your fur baby I work remotely, so I am pretty flexible. I can work around just about any schedule. Free during the day to walk dogs/potty breaks etc. I don’t plan on taking dogs into my own home unless circumstances permit. Would have to be the right situation. I prefer to stop by for potty breaks/visits or walks.
The median cost per night for pet boarding in Clive is $40
Pet parents share their Rover experiences - Clive
Melanie and her family are absolutely amazing! I completely trust leaving my dogs in their loving care. She clearly has a wealth of experience and treats every furry family member as her own. She has a fantastic, securely fenced backyard that my dogs absolutely love for running around and getting their 'zoomies' out. Melanie is wonderful about sending daily updates with photos, and she even has the talent to do beautiful pet portraits! I also truly appreciate her flexibility. When our flights were delayed, she was incredibly accommodating and waited up for us without any hesitation. Her dog, Sparky, is super cute, and our dogs get along with him perfectly. I am so glad I found Melanie. She has become my go-to solution for travel plans, and I never have to worry about my dogs while I'm away. She literally gave me my freedom back, and I will definitely be booking her again for all my future trips!
Our dog seemed to have a great time with Mary and her little dog, Bear, and seemed relaxed in the photos we received, so we didn't have to worry. She even kept looking for Bear after we got home! Nice big fenced backyard for potty and playing. Mary was responsive to questions and flexible with drop off and pickup times which was very appreciated.
We had a great experience with Elizabeth! She responded quickly to our booking request, kept us updated throughout our pups' stay, and sent pictures. Bailey is an older dog with some health concerns, and Lucy can be selective around bigger dogs, but both dogs did wonderfully with Elizabeth and her dogs. We would definitely book with her again!
Our young golden retriever just came home after spending a week and a half with Cynthia. His first time away from us. He clearly had a great time. Cynthia kept us updated with pictures and videos. She found lots of creative ways to keep him busy and happy. She made him special treats and clearly spent time with him. She will be seeing him again soon. Thanks Cynthia
Erin and Chris were great at communicating, sending pictures and spoiling our girl while we were gone for a week. We even had a delay coming home and they kept her an extra night. As soon as I was able to pick our pup up, I had a hard time getting her to come with me. She wanted to stay and play! We really appreciate that Lucy fit right into their family for the week. 10/10 would recommend them. Hoping to rebook for future trips!
We had such a great experience with Ashly! She took amazing care of my two dogs and kept me updated with pictures throughout their stay, which I really appreciated. They seemed so happy and comfortable with her, and it made being away from them so much easier knowing they were being well taken care of. We will definitely be using Ashly again if she’ll have us!
This is the second time we've asked Lisa to care for our kitty. This time, we did in-house boarding. It was nice to know that our cat was getting a lot of attention while we were gone for two weeks. Lisa sent lots of photos and kept us updated. She seemed genuinely sad to see our kitty go home, so I could tell he was well loved while we were away!
Rachel and her family truly made my dogs a part of their family. They always kept me up to date and sent so many pictures. Their daughter even drew me a picture that said “Thank you! I ❤️ S+S” it was so sweet! This was our second time having them watch our pups and I highly recommend them!
Mandy usually is very anxious when left anywhere but she seemed quite happy and content with Alicia and her family. Mandy also liked her dogs, Bennie and Mila, which helped keep her from being anxious. Alicia provided pictures and updates which gave us much comfort. I highly recommend this sitter and will use her again when she is available.
Amanda did a great job giving my and her dog time to get use to each other. It was a little rocky at first meet but they showed promise. She did great making sure they had the space they needed until they warmed up. By the end of our trip they were comfortable relaxing with each other and even played some tug together. Her pictures were also great and were a nice treat every morning (time zone difference) for us. A meet and greet and maybe and maybe a night to test the waters would be recommended but she does a great job managing the energy of the pack.
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The average cost of Pet Boarding in Clive is $44 per night as of November 2026. Most bookings cost between $34 and $53 per night. On Rover, sitters set their own rates based on factors such as their experience, the length of care, the number of pets, and your pet’s specific needs. As long as your booking dates and pet profiles are accurate, the price shown before you confirm is the total, including any booking fee.
There are 404 sitters on Rover for Pet Boarding in Clive. About 90% of Clive sitters can respond to requests in under 60 minutes. Whether you’re planning ahead for holidays, need last-minute care, or need same-day coverage for an urgent trip, you can message multiple sitters at once to find available care.
Once you find the right match, you can arrange a Meet & Greet to ensure they are a perfect fit for your pet’s personality before confirming.
If you would like updates while you’re away, you can discuss with your sitter how many or how frequent you’d like those updates to be. The Rover app allows sitters to send photos, videos, and messages about your pet, including how many pee or poop breaks occurred. You can message your sitter at any time through the app and our support team is available 24/7 by email or chat if you have concerns.
The personalized, in-home nature of pet care through Rover can mean more individual attention for your pet.
The Rover Guarantee is Rover’s commitment to your peace of mind every time you book. It includes 24/7 customer support, sitter access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals for diagnostic issues, and a reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care in the rare event something goes wrong.
All bookings are backed by the Rover Guarantee, which provides up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care reimbursement.
A Meet & Greet is a casual meeting to vet potential sitters and communicate care needs for peace of mind before a booking begins. Only sitters who have never booked with you before can schedule a Meet & Greet on Rover; however, you are welcome to coordinate one in Rover messages with sitters you have previously booked. This can be helpful if you have a new pet or routine you want to go over with your sitter.
Meet & Greets can take place in person or virtually. If you are booking with a sitter for the first time, we recommend in-person Meet & Greets to get a clearer sense of how your sitter interacts with your pet or the new environment.
During the Meet & Greet, you will have a chance to walk through your pet's routine, medical needs, and unique quirks. Take the time to ask your sitter questions about their skills and expertise, and make sure the fit feels right for everyone. Meet & Greets are a great way to prepare your pet and sitter for longer stays or first-time bookings. Read our tips for your first Meet & Greet.
Every sitter on Rover is required to pass a background check before listing their services. This process confirms their identity and indicates they are not on the Department of Justice’s National Sex Offender Public Website or have any disqualifying offenses.
Beyond ID checks, you can review each sitter's star rating, read verified reviews from other pet parents, and see how many repeat clients they have. Every booking is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care. For more details, visit Rover's Trust & Safety page.
While each sitter sets their own vaccine requirements, staying up-to-date on your dog’s vaccines is the best way to be "boarding ready". Vaccinations help create a safe environment for all pets under a sitter’s care.
Many sitters in IA ask that dogs be up to date on core vaccines like the Canine Parvovirus, Canine Distemper, Canine Adenovirus, Bordetella, and Rabies. Cats may be required to have Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis and Rabies up to date.
By discussing your pet's health history early, you’re adding a layer of confidence for you and your sitter before the booking begins.
Emergency support is available by phone or email in English 24/7. When an incident occurs, we recommend that sitters contact our Trust & Safety team immediately so that they can connect your sitter with a board-certified veterinarian or offer other resources to help.
If a sitter needs to cancel at the last minute, Rover’s reservation protection means our team will work with you to find a suitable replacement as quickly as possible.
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