Pet Boarding in Des Moines

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Sitter Profile Image: Alivia M.
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Alivia M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
26 reviews
5 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Johnston, IA, 50131

Alivia was an amazing sitter for Ares! She was incredibly attentive and made sure he had everything he needed while I was away. She sent regular updates and photos, which kept me completely in the loop and gave me peace of mind knowing he was in great hands. It’s clear she genuinely cares about the pets she looks after, and I could tell Ares was comfortable and well cared for the entire time. I would absolutely trust Alivia to watch him again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable and thoughtful sitter!

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Jaylee S.
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Christy & Erkam N.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
29 reviews
8 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Southwestern Hills, Des moines, IA, 50321

Christy & Erkam were so great. Daily pictures and updates on how our pup was doing really gave us peace of mind and let us know she was having a great time. They took the time to understand her schedule and habits which really shows just how much they care. Wouldn't hesitate to have them watch our girl again!

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Alicia N.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
14 reviews
5 repeat clients
11 years of experience
Beaverdale, Beaverdale, IA, 50310

Alicia and her family took great care of our dog while we were away! She was a great communicator and sent lots of photos and videos, which we appreciated. We would definitely use her again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Kimberlee & Mitchell W.
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Kimberlee & Mitchell W.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
12 reviews
8 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Grimes, IA, 50111

Kimberlee is wonderful! Our pup is a repeat customer of hers, and he didn’t even look back when we dropped him off. His tail was wagging the whole time! She sends lots of photos, and it’s clear your dog is in great hands with her. We’ll definitely be bringing our pup back!

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Mikaila W.
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Shaelea R.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
23 reviews
8 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Greater South Side, Des Moines, IA, 50315

Happy doggos! Loved that house was clean and organized and kids played with the dogs. They got plenty of snuggles and great fenced in back yard. Thank you!

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Sitter Profile Image: Jenna F.
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Jenna F.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews
10 years of experience
Fairground, Des Moines, IA, 50317

Marlow my Jack Russell Terrier had a great time. Jenna took great care of him worked with him by socializing him with other dogs. 100% would use again.

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Matt C.
Sitter Profile Image: Lucia R.
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Lucia R.
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$37
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5.0 out of 5 stars
257 reviews
103 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA, 50322

Lucia was flexible with her schedule which came in handy when I needed her to board Willie for an extra night. She sent photos, gave updates, and gave me peace of mind while I was out of town. She’s a fast communicator, sweet/warm, & my extremely nervous dog loves her. We will definitely recommend Lucia to others & return next time!

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Marisa C.
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Rachael B.
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$35
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10 reviews
2 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Windsor Heights, IA, 50324

Rachael was amazing. She responded back quickly and got a meet & greet done with. She listened to instructions and seems passionate about canine care! Definitely recommend and will continue to hire her!

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Sitter Profile Image: Morgan H.
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Morgan H.
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$50
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99 reviews
23 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Beaverdale, Des Moines, IA, 50310

Morgan is AMAZING!!!! I was able to enjoy my trip knowing my pup was in the best care and could tell she truly cared for my dog the same way I would! He came home extra happy and in good spirits. I’m so glad I found such a reliable dog sitter - Morgan is truly the best and I look forward to using her service again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Kim S.
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Kim S.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
39 reviews
20 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Pleasant Hill, IA, 50327

Kim is the best with my dog Stella. When I go on vacation, I don’t have to worry about my dog, not getting attention and being taken care of. I highly recommend Kim for anyone to watch their dog.

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Sitter Profile Image: Hannah M.
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Hannah M.
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$37
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5.0 out of 5 stars
18 reviews
5 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Highland Park, Des Moines, IA, 50316

By far the best experience when boarding our dog and with being the first time boarding in a private home. The updates and cares that were given had been phenomenal. Would definitely refer and use again with no hesitation. Great with communication and reassurance. 10/10.

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Casey R.
Sitter Profile Image: Rebekah H.
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Rebekah H.
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$28
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5.0 out of 5 stars
35 reviews
9 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA, 50315

Rebekah was absolutely amazing!! She’s conveniently close to downtown DSM where we stayed and she was very nice. She sent me lots of pics and videos of my baby while we were out. Definitely had peace of mind knowing Koe was taken care of. Thank you, Rebekah!

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Brooke C.
Sitter Profile Image: Tanya & Jonathan P.
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Tanya & Jonathan P.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
249 reviews
72 repeat clients
17 years of experience
West Des Moines, IA, 50265

Absolutely amazing! Our favorite Rover Sitter yet! My husband and I had conflicting work schedules and Tanya was available to accommodate and watch out dog for us. Some days she had other dogs which out dog loved and other days where she didn't have other dogs she still made sure our high energy dog was able to go on walks and had a way to take out the energy. Her children took amazing care of our pup as well! Loved the family effort that came from the household!

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Sitter Profile Image: Meghan S.
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Meghan S.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
16 reviews
6 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Drake, Des Moines, IA, 50311

Buster enjoyed another wonderful overnight at Meghan’s— or what we have started calling his “vacation home,” because he gets so much love and attention! Meghan is an excellent communicator, a wonderful dog-caretaker, and a top-notch photo-sender. She is our go-to, and we are incredibly grateful for her!

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Sitter Profile Image: Eric E.
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Eric E.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
8 years of experience
Drake, Des Moines, IA, 50311

About: Dogs and cats are my first priority whenever I'm over at a friend or family member's house. My brother had asthma so we re-homed our dog Sylvie when I was seven years old--I have some very dramatic journal articles from that time! So, whenever I got to be around pets, I gave them as much of my attention as they were interested in. I am now lucky enough to have my own dog (Shannon, the goldendoodle in my profile picture) but can never get enough time with dogs and cats!! Over the summer my schedule is relatively flexible, so if your dog needs a walk or your cat needs to be fed at any time throughout the day, I should be able to make it work! My goal is to maintain your pet's routine as much as possible! I can spend one-on-one time with them, take them out, or just check on them as the situation requires.

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Kelsey L.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
14 reviews
4 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA, 50309

Kelsey was FANTASTIC with Sadie. She took the time to get to know Sadie before bringing her into her home. She made sure that she knew everything that Sadie may need or if there are any concerns that I had. She also took Sadie last minute which was super great for me. During Sadie’s stay, she sent me multiple videos and pictures which really helped me feel at ease, leaving my pup in her care. She’s very communicative and let I know what Sadie was doing throughout the day and when she was going for walks and how much she was eating. Sadie was very tired after her stay and I know that she enjoyed hanging out with Kelsey and her pup. We will absolutely be using her again in the future.

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Kelsey W.
Sitter Profile Image: Jessica C.
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Jessica C.
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$32
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5.0 out of 5 stars
16 reviews
2 repeat clients
27 years of experience
Clive, IA, 50325

Jessica did an excellent job with little B and he came home happy and healthy. He can’t settle down without his dog bed, so we were glad we could leave it with him. We also brought his food and water bowl. Jessica was professional, competent, and caring. Five star rating, for sure! We will definitely use her again.

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Sitter Profile Image: Kylie S.
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Kylie S.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
19 reviews
7 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Norwalk, IA, 50211

Grizzly loved his long stay with Kylie! My husband and I could fully enjoy our vacation stress free knowing Grizzly was in amazing hands. Would recommend Kylie and her family to anyone looking for a home away from home for their fur baby!

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Madison F.
Sitter Profile Image: Karina A.
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Karina A.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
28 years of experience
Lower Beaver, Des Moines, IA, 50310

Loved having Karina watch Sunny while we were out of town. She was super communicative and sent lots of photos. I knew our pup was in great care and didn’t worry about her at all. Will definitely rebook! Thank you Karina! 🐾

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Roxanne C.
Sitter Profile Image: Holly T.
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Holly T.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
22 reviews
4 repeat clients
35 years of experience
Norwalk, IA, 50211

Another great stay for our pup with Holly! We are so grateful to Holly for accommodating a last minute stay that our dog clearly loved. Excellent communication and care.

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Oakley had a great time with Christie & Erkham! He got plenty of exercise and snuggles. Loved their daily updates and pictures. Best sitters I’ve had on Rover yet! Thanks guys!

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Alyssa P.
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Daniel and his wife took excellent care of our two cats. Our cats are old and have some health issues. Daniel was very knowledgeable about their issues and was very compassionate with their care. I would not hesitate to use him again!!

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Hank A.
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Kevin is simply the best! We have known him for two years and he does a wonderful job every time. He is the type of person that all dogs love and can relax around. Kevin’s communication before, during, and after stays is awesome; I’m able to relax and know things are going well while we’re away. I’d recommend Kevin to anyone and everyone!

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Morgan L.
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The best dog sitter ever!!!!!! Very responsive and super nice! My dogs loved her. We will be using her for our next vacation to board our dogs.

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Tatiana C.
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Our dogs were taken care of like they were at home instead of boarded. So glad we found someone to love our girls like we do.

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Christine W.
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Kelsey is very detail-oriented and works hard to make sure your dog has the best time they can. I got lots of updates, both before and during our boarding. Would recommend and will look to book again in the future.

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Bryce H.
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10/10 recommend. Geralt had a wonderful stay. Lexi was helpful and accommodating, sending frequent updates and loads of silly photos.

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Nate T.
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Christina took great care of my dog, Marty! She sent photo updates and took her on walks. Everything went smoothly and would recommend booking with her!

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Gavin M.
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Just the best. This was our third time having Butter stay with Hannah and we don’t have to worry about her in the slightest when she’s with Hannah! Communicative, caring, and so good to Butter. Thank you again Hannah!

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Ben F.
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We were traveling out of state and needed someone to trust Forest with for the weekend. Wonderful people who took great care of Forest! Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a great Rover.

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Sarah M.
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Rebekah was great with our dog Bunny. She let me know how she was doing and send pictures and videos of Bunny playing and sleeping. I would use her again.

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Amber S.
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Andrea is always great and I am so thankful for her care when boarding my dog. She makes sure to communicate and is extremely friendly! I would absolutely recommend her and know that my dog is in the best care!

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Shyla W.
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Our dog was well taken care of while we were away. Jaden did a great job of keeping us updated on how our dog was doing. We will definitely use Jaden again!

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Kelly V.
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Marlow my Jack Russell Terrier had a great time. Jenna took great care of him worked with him by socializing him with other dogs. 100% would use again.

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Matt C.
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Elizabeth was wonderful to work with! She was able to take my dog pretty last-minute and she kept me well informed and sent pictures. Very professional, I would very happily leave my boy with her again

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Emily N.
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Diesel had a great time it sounds like and made sure he went on plenty of walks! Amanda was very communicative during the stay and flexible with our schedule!

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Micaiah
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Rachel and Noah were fantastic hosts for our dog and had the perfect home for him to stay. Murphy felt right at home with them. They were very communicative and kind throughout and even brought him to our wedding for pictures! They were our first experience with Rover and will definitely be booking with them again!

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Josh M.
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Selena did a great job with Lucky. She was a great communicator and went above and beyond by sending plenty of photos/videos throughout Lucky’s stay. I would highly recommend!

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Andrew Q.
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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!

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Hannah J B.
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Amazing! A Huge Thank You and Shout Out to Rex! My frenchie has never stayed with someone else before and my anxiety was through the roof. Rex instantly connected with Oliver and made him feel right at home! I loved the communication and the pictures of their day. It definitely put me at ease while I was out of town! I 100% recommend Rex and will be using him for all my future boarding needs! Thank You Rex! Oliver says Thank You too! 💙

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James S.
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