Pet Boarding in Des Moines
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“Elizabeth took great care of my golden over the weekend. I rcvd pictures and updates about how she was doing. She was very responsive in her communications.”
“Amazing!! Samantha took great care of my dog and was always interested in learning more ways she could show him love while boarding him! Even though my dog tends to be shy and have a hard time warming up around new people, he LOVED spending time with her and her dogs. Every picture and video she sent was filled with lots of tail wags and smiles. Definitely would book with her 100 more times.”
About: Grew up with a Siberian Husky and two cats. Trained and primary caretaker of a Norfolk Terrier and a Corgi. Have taken care of four guinea pigs before while my friends were out of town. Mornings before 7am or Evening after 5pm, as I do still have a full time job at Iowa State University. I'm open to weekends and/or holidays as well though. I live in a 1B1B apartment until Oct 3rd when I move into my new house in Beaverdale! It has a fully fenced in yard and is in a lovely neighborhood for walking one's dog.
“Maggie was great! She communicated effectively and sent us updates and photos of our doggo. She provided the best care. Our doggo had the best time and we will definitely be back!”
“As a first time Rover user, I wasn’t sure what to expect when I dropped off my high energy Australian Shepherd. Priscilla was a phenomenal sitter, sending me updated via pictures. She made me confident that my dog was in good hands, with friends to play with! I’m so glad that I chose to go with her, and will reach out to her again should I need a sitter!”
“From the intro meet and greet to leaving our dog for the weekend- Heather was amazing. Having a senior dog is tough to find the right mix of calm and energy but she did great- spoiling him rotten and reading his needs. We appreciated the photo updates and the welcoming space and personality she brought!”
“Always a good experience! Scott is professional, flexible, an excellent communicator and always sends lots of photos. Won’t hesitate to send my dog to stay with him again.”
About: You may notice my reviews are from 2022! I stepped away from Rover to complete college, get my own dog, and buy a home! Now I am back and ready to take care of your pets! I grew up in a household with 2 dogs and a cat, I have learned the importance of properly taking care of animals and the love animals provide for humans. Dogs are more than a pet to me, I promise to treat your fur babies as if they were mine! I have walked dogs from 10lbs to 110lbs, although big dogs are my soft spot I have been known to love smaller fur babies (especially bassets) I live in Des Moines and work an office job from 8-4:30. I am able to come home to check on pups over my hour lunch break. I will also be available for walks or check ins after 5pm. Weekends are more flexible, with morning and afternoon availability as well. Communication is key! I will always have put your pets safety first and communicate with any concerns or questions, I have prior experience with in house check-ins and I love sending photos of the fur babies to their parents!
“Georgie had the best time staying at Alicia’s house! I really enjoyed the daily photos and seeing Georgie smiling and playing. I felt very comfortable knowing our pup was in good hands with Alicia and her family. Thank you so much for taking such great care of her!! Would highly recommend Alicia.”
“We boarded our 2 dogs with Robbie and her family for a 10-day vacation and couldn’t be happier with how things went. She was very responsive and flexible while we figured out our drop-off and pick-up times, sent pictures and videos every day, and we could tell our dogs were happy and being well taken care of. We wouldn’t hesitate to board with her again!”
“Melissa was amazing! She took such good care of my dog. She listened to understand how often and how much to feed Roo and what times he needed potty breaks. I was worried about leaving him with a pet sitter so I'm so happy I found Melissa. My dog was in good hands.”
“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!”
“Amber made us feel very comfortable with leaving our dog. She sent us videos and pictures daily with updates to let us know he was doing well. It was evident. If needed, we will definitely book with her again in the future.”
“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!”
“We always love when Mochi stay with Evan and his wife, as we know he is in good hands. Mochi also loves staying with them and playing with Winny. All of us are happy to book a stay with Evan and his family when we need it. ”
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Elizabeth W.
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“Elizabeth took great care of my golden over the weekend. I rcvd pictures and updates about how she was doing. She was very responsive in her communications.”
Samantha P.Star Sitter
“Amazing!! Samantha took great care of my dog and was always interested in learning more ways she could show him love while boarding him! Even though my dog tends to be shy and have a hard time warming up around new people, he LOVED spending time with her and her dogs. Every picture and video she sent was filled with lots of tail wags and smiles. Definitely would book with her 100 more times.”
Karina A.
“Karina watched our 4 guinea pigs while we were gone for a week. She updated us throughout the week with photos and videos and we could see that they were well taken care of and socialized while we were gone! When we returned home all of our fur babies were happy and their cages were clean and stocked with plenty of food and water. Knowing that your pets are taken care of while you are gone makes the vacation that much more enjoyable!”
Maggie G.
“Maggie was great! She communicated effectively and sent us updates and photos of our doggo. She provided the best care. Our doggo had the best time and we will definitely be back!”
Priscilla R.Star Sitter
“As a first time Rover user, I wasn’t sure what to expect when I dropped off my high energy Australian Shepherd. Priscilla was a phenomenal sitter, sending me updated via pictures. She made me confident that my dog was in good hands, with friends to play with! I’m so glad that I chose to go with her, and will reach out to her again should I need a sitter!”
Heather H.Star Sitter
“From the intro meet and greet to leaving our dog for the weekend- Heather was amazing. Having a senior dog is tough to find the right mix of calm and energy but she did great- spoiling him rotten and reading his needs. We appreciated the photo updates and the welcoming space and personality she brought!”
Katie H.
“Katie was wonderful! She sent pics and videos daily. We had great peace of mind that our lil Daisy was in great hands while we were away :)”
Scott S.
“Always a good experience! Scott is professional, flexible, an excellent communicator and always sends lots of photos. Won’t hesitate to send my dog to stay with him again.”
Hannah M.
“Hannah has been walking my basset hounds for a year, and we love her. She treats the boys like her own and is very reliable and safe. Hannah walks the boys, plays with them, and even cleans up messes. I recommend her without hesitation.”
Alicia N.
“Georgie had the best time staying at Alicia’s house! I really enjoyed the daily photos and seeing Georgie smiling and playing. I felt very comfortable knowing our pup was in good hands with Alicia and her family. Thank you so much for taking such great care of her!! Would highly recommend Alicia.”
Robbie H.Star Sitter
“We boarded our 2 dogs with Robbie and her family for a 10-day vacation and couldn’t be happier with how things went. She was very responsive and flexible while we figured out our drop-off and pick-up times, sent pictures and videos every day, and we could tell our dogs were happy and being well taken care of. We wouldn’t hesitate to board with her again!”
Meagan N.Star Sitter
“Meagan was so wonderful with our dog, Jemma! We didn't worry about a thing while we were out of town. Meagan was organized, kind and thoughtful!”
Melissa W.
“Melissa was amazing! She took such good care of my dog. She listened to understand how often and how much to feed Roo and what times he needed potty breaks. I was worried about leaving him with a pet sitter so I'm so happy I found Melissa. My dog was in good hands.”
Morgan H.Star Sitter
“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!”
Melanie R.Star Sitter
“Melanie and family did great with Charlie! We received multiple pictures and updates throughout our vacation. Very nice family!”
Ashly B.
“Ashly took great care of my Golden overnite. My baby came back happy, and even ate her food, which often doesn't happen when she is away from me. Thanks Ashly!”
Amber J.
“Amber made us feel very comfortable with leaving our dog. She sent us videos and pictures daily with updates to let us know he was doing well. It was evident. If needed, we will definitely book with her again in the future.”
Graeme C.
“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!”
Evan H.Star Sitter
“We always love when Mochi stay with Evan and his wife, as we know he is in good hands. Mochi also loves staying with them and playing with Winny. All of us are happy to book a stay with Evan and his family when we need it. ”
Julia I.
“I was happy with the care Blue received, Julia took great care of Blue. She kept me updated his whole stay and I would recommend and will be rebooking!”
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Typically, pet boarding sitters on Rover respond in under an hour, so you should be matched with the perfect sitter for you and your pet in no time!
Experience can vary widely from sitter to sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing sitters available in Des Moines.
Rover makes it easy to find Des Moines 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
Yes! Sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your pet boarding sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your sitter has access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals. In the rare event of any issues during a booking, rest easy knowing your pet is covered by the Rover Guarantee reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care.
Note: If your pet boarding sitter requested to cancel this booking, then they need to cancel from their account. Please contact them via Rover Messages.
We get it—sometimes plans change and you may need to cancel your pet boarding service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your sitter’s cancellation policy.
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