Pet Boarding in Des Moines
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Top rated Des Moines pet boarders
“This was the first time they watched our girl Kira and they made the whole experience positive. They sent multiple updates and videos each day, took her on so many walks, and even brushed her and took her to get a new toy. You can tell how much they love animals. Will definitely be booking again!”
“Wow, I am SO happy to have found and met Maria. She loves dogs so much and considers each one for their individual personality and needs. She got to know my two girls so well, just really observing their behaviors and genuinely wanting what’s best for them individually. She sent me so many photos and videos. There was not a single second that I was worried about their care. This was truly a vacation for my dogs and they had the best time with Maria. I can’t even say enough about what an incredible, kind and thoughtful woman she is. My girls and I have found a new friend and we just adore her!”
“Michelle and Keith are amazing. They're so friendly and accomodating, and took wonderful care of our dog. I can't recommend them enough. We'll definitely use them again in the near future!”
“Evie had so much fun at Kirsten’s, we appreciate the great care she received. She went on walks, played with the other dogs and had plenty of cuddle time. We would definitely have her stay again and felt assured that she was well cared for.”
“Colleen was absolutely wonderful to work with. She was warm, kind, and sent lots of updates. I felt safe leaving my fur daughter with her and would definitely go back. Thanks, Colleen! ❤️”
“This was Posi's first time with Sara, i was sad and anxious leaving her, but when Sara sent me pictures of Posi jumping right in with all the other dogs within 5 min of me driving off, all my anxiety subsided. I got 30 pictures of Posi while she was there for 2 days and they made my time away so much better. So thankful to have found Sara and will definitely be using her services again!”
“We have had a great experience lraving our Dexie dog with Alex and Nick! They are good communicators, easy to work with, and Pepper is buddies with our dog now.”
“Sara and her family were so kind and thoughtful and were able to accommodate me and our precious kitty Papa on very short notice! This allowed us to be able to relax and focus on preparing for our trip to San Diego. She was very communicative and sent us pictures via text message of Papa every day! We really appreciated that! We had an amazing time in San Diego and were able to pick our cat up the same night after our flight arrived back in Seattle, despite it being kind of late at night! We will definitely use her services again in the future! 😊”
“We are so glad to have found Annie Jordan and Bubba- they are a gem. I can tell how genuinely they cared for my pup and feel at ease knowing he is getting a vacation as well when we are away.”
“Erika is AMAZING! She took the most incredible care of our dog Sallie and went out of her way to make her comfortable and happy during her stay. Sallie can be shy with new people and Erika did a great job handling that. Erika also sent us so many updates and took Sallie on a bunch of fun adventures. We look forward to having Sallie stay with Erika again and would highly recommend her to anyone else.”
“Keiara did a great job of taking care of Brooke! She is responsive, communicative, professional, and friendly. She made sure all of my dog's needs were taken care of. I highly recommend her and would book with her in the future!”
“Shadow had a fantastic time here! He was well cared for and updated regularly! She was also very good at communicating if something came up or if I had a question! Shadows a home dog and he was welcomed here! Thank you”
“Sourabh and his dog and human family was the best! When we met them during the meet up, I immediately felt like we were in good hands - and we were! Sourabh and his partner were super friendly, caring and attentive. They asked a lot of questions during the meet up and during Cooper’s stay at their house which was awesome. They also shared of lots pictures throughout the stay and made us feel lucky that we got such awesome Rover sitter. They even baked dog treats for the dogs. Highly recommend Sourabh. Thank you so much for watching our baby!”
“Johnny was great in taking care of Barksdale! Sent us pictures each day and kept us up-to-date on how was doing while staying at Johnny’s house. Wouldn’t hesitate to book with him again!”
“Our pup is on the timid side, but we were comforted knowing she was in good hands with Rikke. Great communication throughout and lots of pictures! Highly recommend and would definitely book again! Thank you!!”
“Our dog Fiona LOVES Rosa! She comes back from Rosa’s house consistently jumping less, well exercised and loved. She is always excited to spend time with Rosa. Rosa is also excellent at communicating with my husband and I about Fiona and she sends photos and videos. We cannot speak highly enough about Rosa and the amazing care she gives dogs!”
“Dakota had such a great time with Airka! She sent me lots of adorable photos throughout his stay, and it was clear he was having a blast playing and hanging out. He came home happy and tired — the best sign of a fun day! Would definitely book with Airka again!”
“Jennifer was so good with our dog, and has the perfect setup for doggie happiness because she has easy beach access! Our dog Lucy loved her and when we picked her up, she almost didn’t want to leave! Haha. Jennifer is very responsive and we appreciated all of the updates she sent us”
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Maria & Kalyan Q.Star Sitter
“This was the first time they watched our girl Kira and they made the whole experience positive. They sent multiple updates and videos each day, took her on so many walks, and even brushed her and took her to get a new toy. You can tell how much they love animals. Will definitely be booking again!”
maria a.
Star Sitter
“Wow, I am SO happy to have found and met Maria. She loves dogs so much and considers each one for their individual personality and needs. She got to know my two girls so well, just really observing their behaviors and genuinely wanting what’s best for them individually. She sent me so many photos and videos. There was not a single second that I was worried about their care. This was truly a vacation for my dogs and they had the best time with Maria. I can’t even say enough about what an incredible, kind and thoughtful woman she is. My girls and I have found a new friend and we just adore her!”
Michelle B.Star Sitter
“Michelle and Keith are amazing. They're so friendly and accomodating, and took wonderful care of our dog. I can't recommend them enough. We'll definitely use them again in the near future!”
Kirsten S.Star Sitter
“Evie had so much fun at Kirsten’s, we appreciate the great care she received. She went on walks, played with the other dogs and had plenty of cuddle time. We would definitely have her stay again and felt assured that she was well cared for.”
Colleen W.
“Colleen was absolutely wonderful to work with. She was warm, kind, and sent lots of updates. I felt safe leaving my fur daughter with her and would definitely go back. Thanks, Colleen! ❤️”
Sara J.Star Sitter
“This was Posi's first time with Sara, i was sad and anxious leaving her, but when Sara sent me pictures of Posi jumping right in with all the other dogs within 5 min of me driving off, all my anxiety subsided. I got 30 pictures of Posi while she was there for 2 days and they made my time away so much better. So thankful to have found Sara and will definitely be using her services again!”
Alexandra & Nicholas C.Star Sitter
“We have had a great experience lraving our Dexie dog with Alex and Nick! They are good communicators, easy to work with, and Pepper is buddies with our dog now.”
Sara M.
“Sara and her family were so kind and thoughtful and were able to accommodate me and our precious kitty Papa on very short notice! This allowed us to be able to relax and focus on preparing for our trip to San Diego. She was very communicative and sent us pictures via text message of Papa every day! We really appreciated that! We had an amazing time in San Diego and were able to pick our cat up the same night after our flight arrived back in Seattle, despite it being kind of late at night! We will definitely use her services again in the future! 😊”
Annie & Jordan S.Star Sitter
“We are so glad to have found Annie Jordan and Bubba- they are a gem. I can tell how genuinely they cared for my pup and feel at ease knowing he is getting a vacation as well when we are away.”
Erika L.Star Sitter
“Erika is AMAZING! She took the most incredible care of our dog Sallie and went out of her way to make her comfortable and happy during her stay. Sallie can be shy with new people and Erika did a great job handling that. Erika also sent us so many updates and took Sallie on a bunch of fun adventures. We look forward to having Sallie stay with Erika again and would highly recommend her to anyone else.”
Keiara W.Star Sitter
“Keiara did a great job of taking care of Brooke! She is responsive, communicative, professional, and friendly. She made sure all of my dog's needs were taken care of. I highly recommend her and would book with her in the future!”
Melinda B.
“Recommend! Melinda was able to help out on short notice and my pup had a great time. Melinda communicated well and sent us some great photos. I can tell that cares!”
Molly M.
“Fleetfoot had a great time with Molly and her pups! I got plenty of updates which made me feel better about being away. Will definitely be booking again!”
Yixin Y.Star Sitter
“Shadow had a fantastic time here! He was well cared for and updated regularly! She was also very good at communicating if something came up or if I had a question! Shadows a home dog and he was welcomed here! Thank you”
Sourabh B.
“Sourabh and his dog and human family was the best! When we met them during the meet up, I immediately felt like we were in good hands - and we were! Sourabh and his partner were super friendly, caring and attentive. They asked a lot of questions during the meet up and during Cooper’s stay at their house which was awesome. They also shared of lots pictures throughout the stay and made us feel lucky that we got such awesome Rover sitter. They even baked dog treats for the dogs. Highly recommend Sourabh. Thank you so much for watching our baby!”
Johnny P.
“Johnny was great in taking care of Barksdale! Sent us pictures each day and kept us up-to-date on how was doing while staying at Johnny’s house. Wouldn’t hesitate to book with him again!”
Rikke C.Star Sitter
“Our pup is on the timid side, but we were comforted knowing she was in good hands with Rikke. Great communication throughout and lots of pictures! Highly recommend and would definitely book again! Thank you!!”
Rosa B.Star Sitter
“Our dog Fiona LOVES Rosa! She comes back from Rosa’s house consistently jumping less, well exercised and loved. She is always excited to spend time with Rosa. Rosa is also excellent at communicating with my husband and I about Fiona and she sends photos and videos. We cannot speak highly enough about Rosa and the amazing care she gives dogs!”
Airka V.
“Dakota had such a great time with Airka! She sent me lots of adorable photos throughout his stay, and it was clear he was having a blast playing and hanging out. He came home happy and tired — the best sign of a fun day! Would definitely book with Airka again!”
Jennifer B.
“Jennifer was so good with our dog, and has the perfect setup for doggie happiness because she has easy beach access! Our dog Lucy loved her and when we picked her up, she almost didn’t want to leave! Haha. Jennifer is very responsive and we appreciated all of the updates she sent us”
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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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