Pet Boarding in Des Moines

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Sarah K.
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$59
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5.0 out of 5 stars
22 reviews
12 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Burien, WA, 98166

Gretta had a lovely stay and was excited to return to compete for the most pets. Photo updates and timely/flexible communication made coordinating easy and less stressful thank you!

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Ricardo C.
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$75
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4.9 out of 5 stars
15 reviews
7 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Federal Way, WA, 98023

I can tell that Onyx had an amazing time with Ricardo and his wife. He had other friends to play with and they told me that he loved a ball that he was playing with. I am so happy that I found Ricardo for Onyx. I feel so at peace with leaving my pup with him.

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Rosa B.
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$90
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5.0 out of 5 stars
94 reviews
32 repeat clients
14 years of experience
Des Moines, WA, 98198

Rosa took excellent care of our daschund for a week while we were out of town. She was very loving and took Annie on walks and gave her plenty of cuddles. She sent pictures and videos to calm my nerves while I was gone. I will definitely use her services again!!

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Maria & Kalyan Q.
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$85
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5.0 out of 5 stars
110 reviews
34 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Seattle, WA, 98106

Maria & Kalyan (& Nikko) took such great care of Pongo! This was my first time boarding my dog so I was a bit nervous leaving my dog’s care in someone else’s hands for the first time. Now I’ve found the perfect place to take my pup when I need him to be taken care of while I’m away! They sent plenty of updates and pictures and videos each day to ease my worries. It was very comforting and I loved seeing how Pongo was doing. They asked all the right questions beforehand and made sure Pongo’s needs were met. Nikko and Pongo were such a good match for high energy and loved playing together. Maria and Kalyan went above and beyond my expectations taking Pongo on adventures and long walks and making new puppy friends! I can tell Pongo was treated very well and his mind was even exercised. He was a happy boy when I picked him up and he went straight to sleep when I took him home. Definitely recommend and will be back in the future!!

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Kirsten S.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
249 reviews
89 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Seattle, WA, 98146

Kirsten was terrific. Rizzo settled in and had fun with the family and the family dogs even though shy can be shy. We received ample feedback and pictures to reassure us that our pup was fine while we were on vacation.

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Lindsey A.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
42 reviews
18 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Normandy Park, WA, 98166

Lindsay (and her wonderful family) is our go to sitter for our mini schnauzer since she was a tiny pup. The whole family including their kiddos and dogs takes great care of our dog. Our Luna gets a lot of play time in their awesome backyard and their location near the airport makes things so convenient for us when we go out of town.

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Irey F.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
146 reviews
26 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Kent, WA, 98031

Benji had a great time with Lance and boarding dog friends! I also got plenty of pics, video and updates while traveling so it really put me at ease. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a true dog lover to take care of your pup!

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Kristin M.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
28 reviews
8 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Northeast Tacoma, Tacoma, WA, 98422

Kristin was very accommodating towards Milo who is a reactive dog! I appreciate her thoroughness in our meet and greet and she did a great job taking care of Milo while we were on our trip. I had no worries while we were away. Will def book again!!

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Molly W.
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$75
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5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
3 repeat clients
35 years of experience
Burien, WA, 98168

Another great stay with Molly! I really think my dog Poppy thinks it’s a vacation; she has so much fun with all the space to run and play. Thank you!!

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Marisol P.
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$80
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5.0 out of 5 stars
59 reviews
14 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Federal Way, WA, 98023

Marisol is AMAZING! We loved the attention she gave to our lovely Simba. He enjoyed every minute and so much fun playing with Twinkie. Her high communication is remarkable and keeps those memories flowing with pics-thank you! I would highly recommend Marisol and trust your furry friend will be well taken care off.

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Ashley P.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
2 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Tukwila, WA, 98168

Ashley is wonderful! My pup had a great time, with lots of cuddles and play time! Ashley gave daily report card updates, with great photos! She was very communicative and responsive. I can tell my pup was well-cared for! Highly recommend Ashley!

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Francena F.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
3 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Federal Way, WA, 98003

Frencena had a great designated space for the dogs, was very knowledgeable and considerate and my dogs seemed very well taken care of and happy. Would book again in future

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Sitter Profile Image: Han L.
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Han L.
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$75
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5.0 out of 5 stars
14 reviews
5 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Des Moines, WA, 98198

Han and Tony took such great care of our chihuahua Nibbles that she didn’t want to go home afterwards. They were really good about sending regular updates/pictures, and even took our dog out on car rides and walks. Book with confidence, we’d definitely let Nibbles stay with Han and Tony again!

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Gino T.
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$33
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5.0 out of 5 stars
284 reviews
69 repeat clients
58 years of experience
Des Moines, WA, 98198

Gino is the best! We left our two year old boxer Abby with him for her first boarding experience and he was fabulous! Very patient and knowledgeable about dogs with different temperaments. He even gave her the allergy meds she needed. He kept in constant contact while we were away so we knew how she was doing while we were gone. Will certainly be back the next time we go out of town. Thank you so much Gino!

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Andrea H.
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Sourabh B.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
28 reviews
6 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Kent, WA, 98032

We always appreciate Sourabh going the extra mile taking care of our girl Haru. We are always delighted to see all the pictures and videos sent of our girl playing or walking with Bonnie and Pumpkin. We will be booking again in the future.

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Zee V.
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$110
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5.0 out of 5 stars
27 reviews
10 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Des Moines, WA, 98198

Zee was able to accommodate a very last minute boarding for my dog Luna. She was very communicative and sent good photo updates. Luna was very happy with Zee and her family.

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Sitter Profile Image: Melinda B.
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Melinda B.
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$75
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5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
1 repeat client
20 years of experience
Burien, WA, 98166

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!

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Cynthia & Nikolas D.
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$70
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5.0 out of 5 stars
26 reviews
14 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Burien, WA, 98166

Cynthia and Nikolas are rockstar hosts! I cannot recommend them enough. Cynthia is incredibly patient and understanding, especially with dogs like mine who can be a bit more timid and on edge. After meeting her, we immediately knew we could trust her with our dog. Peace of mind is priceless! They have a great spot and we look forward to future stays.

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Rya B.
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$42
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5.0 out of 5 stars
19 reviews
1 repeat client
25 years of experience
SeaTac, WA, 98188

Rya did such a wonderful job watching our two pups while we were away on a longer trip! Even when one of them had stomach issues, Rya took extra care to feed softer foods and make sure they were on the mend. Rya was very communicative the whole time, asked questions, and sent lots of pictures. She really cared about our pups and they loved her! Thank you so much, Rya!

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Jen C.
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$80
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5.0 out of 5 stars
69 reviews
22 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Federal Way, WA, 98023

Jen is so great! Our dogs loved boarding with her. She has a nice shaded backyard which is great for play time. She carefully follows care instructions and sends pictures and updates throughout the stay. She’s also very responsive! Our family was at ease knowing they were safe and loved in her care. It can be scary leaving your pets, but Jen was amazing and made the process a lot easier and smoother. We have 2 male huskies, and we had a hard time finding care for them before as many refuse to care due to the breed. So we are incredibly lucky to have found Jen and will for sure book with her in the future.

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Best Rover Family ever! Two parents and their teens worked together to make their safe home and securely fenced yard inviting (welcome aboard greeting, clean and tidy). Happy “Bush Tails” throughout. Appreciated the simple timely & affectionate text & picture updates. punctual for drop off & pick up! Our 4-year old was happy throughout; relaxed and energetic when we picked her up.

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Lewis T.
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Kathy was gracious to accomodate Jackson at the last minute and he had a great time. She's great to work with.

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Dana N.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Tyler and Amanda took such good care of our dog, and was so thoughtful to send frequent updates and ask thorough questions. We were frequently reassured that our pup was in good hands while we were away. Extremely thoughtful and responsive, I would highly recommend and use again in the future.

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Levi H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

SUPER understanding, I had some issues come up with my plans and she was very understanding and was willing to extend the time with my dog. She also updated me throughout the day about Jax and was understanding about his anxiety.

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Irene L.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Alex and Amanda always take good care of my boy. I'm so grateful to have a safe and fun place for him while I'm away. Thank you both!

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Jaz L.
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Gino is the best! Takes excellent care of our pup and is very communicative. We’ve had him watch Abby for years. Will keep booking him. Thank you Gino!

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Andrea H.
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Brandon was great. He helped us out in a pinch on a holiday weekend. We were able to do a meet and greet with his dogs ahead, good communication throughout! We will be booking with Brandon again!

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Amanda O.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

We couldn't be happier with our experience! Rikke and the family took such amazing care of Hayden at their home. They are always incredibly welcoming, making sure Hay felt right at home immediately. We received regular updates and photos, which gave us complete peace of mind while traveling. Our little man came home happy and tired out from all the playtime. Highly recommend!

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Bonnie L.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Extremely knowledgeable on dog care and behavior, very accommodating with drop-off/pickup times, and just a pleasant person/duo overall ❤️ will rebook whenever I need to board my fur baby again

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Andrew E.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Jaymee was amazing and came through for us when our travel plans turned into a disaster. She always keeps us informed and sends lots of videos and pics. We never had to worry about our big boy.

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Elisa Y.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Daniel, Joelle and their family took care of my sweet boy. They were so fabulous to him. His daily trips to parks or the beach kept him entertained. The pictures I got made me feel so happy to see him so engaged. I've already arranged for them to watch him again later this summer. I felt very comfortable having Mickey in their home. A+!!

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Sherri w.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Erika did an amazing job! She is very conscientious and has a high standard of care and communication. Great with senior dogs. We will seek help from Erika in the future as needed!

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Kate L.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Fiona is simply amazing! I felt confident leaving my pup in her care for the long weekend. She is very communicative and asked questions that allowed her to best care for my pup. I 100% recommend booking Fiona, she is a pleasure to work with!

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Julie M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Zee took amazing care of our dog! He’s a bit of a grumpy old man when it comes to sharing spaces with other dogs he doesn’t know, so it worked perfectly for him to be the only dog with Zee and get all the attention from her and her family. We would definitely book again!

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Gwen R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Casey and Eric were so great with Banjo. Sent lots of updates and gave us peace of mind while we were away. We will book with them and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone!

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Daniel G.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Our dogs—including our geriatric rescue GSP—were happy and well cared for. Colin met with us beforehand, provided pictures and communicated throughout our time away. We were able to relax, knowing our dogs were safe and sound.

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Itanna & Yosafe M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Amazing care for my little guy! Always was updated and felt he was loved!! Thank you so much will use in the future!!

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Carmen C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Our pups love staying with Rosa, and her communication and updates provide us peace of mind. Thank you for the excellent care!

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Kyle L.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

We are so grateful for Jenae! We connected with her after our long term sitter moved out to state, and we were nervous to find a new sitter to watch our shy, timid pup. Thankfully, Janae was awesome. She's kind and patient, and our dog quickly warmed up to her. We appreciated the daily updates and photos, and we 100% recommend her to anyone looking for boarding. We'll board our pup with her again for our upcoming summer trip in 3 months, and she'll be our go-to sitter from now on.

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Karolina G.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Kristina took wonderful care of our dog while we were away! Her communication is top notch and she was so accommodating and professional. Our pup returned happy, relaxed, exercised, and even smelling good 😊 We will definitely book with Kristina again!

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Jon M.
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Sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a sitter for pet boarding in Des Moines on Rover as of Jun 2026 was about $60 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your and your pet’s needs.

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As of Jun 2026, 5,821 sitters provided pet boarding in Des Moines. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect sitter near you. As a reminder, pet boarding sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your pet’s safety.

Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple sitters about your booking. Typically, 91% of Des Moines pet boarding sitters respond in under an hour.

Sitters who provide pet boarding in Des Moines have an average of 17 years of experience. Pet boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 12 repeat clients. Experience can vary from sitter to sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare sitters 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

There are 5,821 pet boarding sitters in Des Moines on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your pet! In Des Moines, 91% of sitters offer daily exercise, 95% offer medication administration, and 89% have experience with senior pets and pets with special needs. We know each pet is unique and may have specific care instructions. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect pet boarding sitter near you. As a reminder, sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your pet’s safety.

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