Pet Sitting & Drop Ins in Douglas Acres, Des Moines, IA
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“Vivian is consistent and reliable! She always sends an update on our kitties with cute pictures. We can always rely on her when we’re away and missing our cats!”
“We just returned from a 2 week trip, and Cory provided care for our 5 cats. He did a fabulous job! 3 of the cats were elusive, but the other 2 warmed up to him. He saw to all of their needs, and also fed the birds and squirrels for us. He did all we asked of him, and I was confident that they were in good hands. I highly recommend Cory, and will reach out to him for future needs. Thank you, Cory for the great job.”
“Jenevieve treated our dog like her own. We couldn’t be more grateful! We were able to relax on vacation knowing our fur baby was well taken care of. We definitely recommend Jenevieve!”
“Caitlyn is AMAZING. She truly loves and cares for your dog, whether it’s her first visit or her hundredth. She provides the upmost care, and never rushes. She shares time with your dog because she wants to, not because she has to. She has fantastic communication and truly goes above and beyond every time. I will continue to book with Caitlyn for as long as she lets me!!”
“Brad does a great job for us. He is always prompt and sends us pictures during every visit. Our two 75 lb rowdies were very happy and well cared for. We will definitely continue to use Brad to care for our dogs when we're out of town.”
“Absolutely wonderful. Never had to worry about what my girls were up to to or how they were doing. Rachael kept me well informed while I was out of town. Definitely, I will schedule again.”
“Absolutely fantastic. Daniel goes above and beyond to make sure that your pets are well loved. On top of that he even got my mail and moved my trash for me without even asking. He's on thr top of my list whenever I need service again.”
“Ash has been amazing, from beginning to end!! Great communication, and my pup must love her, because he is way better behaved for her than us, LOL!! Highly recommend!!”
“Chelsie took excellent care of our dog while we were away overnight! She is thorough with information and pictures and I never had to worry about our sweet dog! I will definitely use Chelsie again!!”
“Allison is reliable, communicative, and very caring! She’s my go-to sitter when I’m out of town, and she always takes great care of my home and kitties. 10/10 recommend, thanks Allison!”
About: I have my own dogs and they love to play! We frequently visit the dog park! He can get along with any size dog. I will always make sure the animals get along and if not my dog will be separated from the client dog. I have not ever had any issues. When I am not around, in class or at work, I have my significant other who is still able to give potty break and walk with the boarded animals. I am able to board any animals except a snake or a cat. Must have their vaccination! Must have been treated on a regular basis for fleas and ticks! I am able to get the animal to the vet immediately if needed. I also have a vehicle that can accommodate the dog separately or together. My spouse works 4 minutes from our house and he can go home at any time. We also have a security system so we can check on the dogs at any time, as well as having a doggie door that way they can come and go as they please. I have a fenced in gated yard, with plenty of running room. We allow the dogs to go in and out of the house as needed. Water for the dogs 24/7, and we keep the dogs down stairs only. Separate areas for feed times.
“Hannah was great, from the meet and greet where she immediately made friends with Pinot and played Frisbee, to jumping in last minute to take care of Pinot for us on a holiday weekend! She provided detailed updates, pictures and was very punctual for drop-ins. We would absolutely use Hannah in the future and recommend her to others!”
About: I’ve taken care of animals since I was very young! I currently have 3 dogs, a St.Bernard, a yellow lab,Australian shepherd,along with a cat! I’d love to help care for your fur babies! I currently am unemployed due to some person reasons but that is subject to change so I usually am pretty open with availability during the week and some weekends! I love taking my pups to the dog park and on adventures! I have a feeding schedule for my own pups so I would be more than happy to follow your schedule! I also have experience with walking dogs of all sizes!
About: I have been around dogs since I was a young child. In my family, I was often the go to person when needing the doggos to be watched for the day and to do the basic trainings, such as sit, lay down, come, around, and heel. As Ive gotten older, my mom and grandmother have continued to heavily lean on me to watch and help train their dogs monthly, which I have adored, as the poodles and aussies are so fun and goofy! I am new to Rover but I am so excited to get to work with some wonderful pups and owners! I’m currently available to dog sit any day or time of day/length of time per day! Weekdays work best but again, any time or day I have one standard poodle of my own, and I guardian home for my mom’s miniature poodle. I live on the 3rd floor apt lvl, so I am up and down the stairs with them tons. I take them for walks and late night dog park trips, to ensure that they’re the happiest of pups!
About: I have been taking care of animals my whole life and have always had pets, ranging from hedgehogs to donkeys! I am very passionate about animal care and ensuring all animals are pampered and well-loved. My family and I recently lost our two oldest pups, 16-year-old queen diva ZuZu Bailey and 10 year old loveable doofus Bandit. They were huge parts of our life and we miss them terribly, but through the loss we gained Stevie Nicks and Princess Buttercup. They love to play with others! They are accompanied by 2 cats who are treated like royalty and have their own enclosed catio with tunnels. I have experience with puppies and senior dogs, as well as giving medications or tending to special needs. Your pet(s) will be in a safe environment and receive the same love and attention as ours! I teach part-time, so I am often home during weekdays and always during summers. When I do work, I am only a short distance and can easily come home during the day to check on the furry friends. Our fenced, spacious yard is perfect for galavanting and play. Our youngest pup is still learning not to chew the remote and is kenneled only if she will be alone for an extended amount of time. Otherwise, dogs are free to roam in our house!
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Hanna G.Star Sitter
“Hanna is so attentive and great with Ole!”
Austin O.Star Sitter
“Austin is flexible and willing to work with us when changes have happened. Our kitties are happy to see home when we are gone and makes it less stressful for them.”
Vivian D.Star Sitter
“Vivian is consistent and reliable! She always sends an update on our kitties with cute pictures. We can always rely on her when we’re away and missing our cats!”
Cory G.Star Sitter
“We just returned from a 2 week trip, and Cory provided care for our 5 cats. He did a fabulous job! 3 of the cats were elusive, but the other 2 warmed up to him. He saw to all of their needs, and also fed the birds and squirrels for us. He did all we asked of him, and I was confident that they were in good hands. I highly recommend Cory, and will reach out to him for future needs. Thank you, Cory for the great job.”
Kent K.Star Sitter
“Kent is dependable and is good with my dog. I definitely recommend him.”
Morgan H.Star Sitter
“Morgan has been great with our pup! Will definitely be using her again for drop ins. Quick and easy bookings when we need someone last minute :)”
Jenevieve Y.Star Sitter
“Jenevieve treated our dog like her own. We couldn’t be more grateful! We were able to relax on vacation knowing our fur baby was well taken care of. We definitely recommend Jenevieve!”
Caitlyn S.Star Sitter
“Caitlyn is AMAZING. She truly loves and cares for your dog, whether it’s her first visit or her hundredth. She provides the upmost care, and never rushes. She shares time with your dog because she wants to, not because she has to. She has fantastic communication and truly goes above and beyond every time. I will continue to book with Caitlyn for as long as she lets me!!”
Brad C.
“Brad does a great job for us. He is always prompt and sends us pictures during every visit. Our two 75 lb rowdies were very happy and well cared for. We will definitely continue to use Brad to care for our dogs when we're out of town.”
Rachael W.Star Sitter
“Absolutely wonderful. Never had to worry about what my girls were up to to or how they were doing. Rachael kept me well informed while I was out of town. Definitely, I will schedule again.”
Daniel F.Star Sitter
“Absolutely fantastic. Daniel goes above and beyond to make sure that your pets are well loved. On top of that he even got my mail and moved my trash for me without even asking. He's on thr top of my list whenever I need service again.”
Ash B.Star Sitter
“Ash has been amazing, from beginning to end!! Great communication, and my pup must love her, because he is way better behaved for her than us, LOL!! Highly recommend!!”
Chelsie L.
“Chelsie took excellent care of our dog while we were away overnight! She is thorough with information and pictures and I never had to worry about our sweet dog! I will definitely use Chelsie again!!”
Allison M.
“Allison is reliable, communicative, and very caring! She’s my go-to sitter when I’m out of town, and she always takes great care of my home and kitties. 10/10 recommend, thanks Allison!”
Austyn E.
“I needed someone last minute after my first booking was canceled 2 hours before I had to leave. Thankfully, Austyn came through and was very helpful. I will book again.”
Priscilla R.Star Sitter
“Priscilla loves dogs and happy helped us raise our litter of Great Pyrenees/Red Bone Coon Hound puppies. She was helpful in setting up our puppy area and keeping it clean. She came and helped me keep the puppies and Mom on their feeding schedule and did all our other chores as well. She lives her own animals and is very positive person.”
Hannah M.
“Hannah was great, from the meet and greet where she immediately made friends with Pinot and played Frisbee, to jumping in last minute to take care of Pinot for us on a holiday weekend! She provided detailed updates, pictures and was very punctual for drop-ins. We would absolutely use Hannah in the future and recommend her to others!”
Aliyah B.
About: I’ve taken care of animals since I was very young! I currently have 3 dogs, a St.Bernard, a yellow lab,Australian shepherd,along with a cat! I’d love to help care for your fur babies! I currently am unemployed due to some person reasons but that is subject to change so I usually am pretty open with availability during the week and some weekends! I love taking my pups to the dog park and on adventures! I have a feeding schedule for my own pups so I would be more than happy to follow your schedule! I also have experience with walking dogs of all sizes!
Victoria M.
“When I had to work overnights, my cat, Chip, would freak out but once Victoria started staying the night, Chip began to relax again. Victoria sends me videos of Chip throughout the night, which is reassuring.”
Robbie H.Star Sitter
“Robbie has watched my grouchy old lady cat for me multiple times and goes above and beyond each time. She brought lunch over to sit with her while she checked on food and water levels to give her some cuddles and social time. She takes care of all animals as if they were her own and is the best of the best! Fully recommend - 5 stars !! 🙃”
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Pet sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a pet sitter in Douglas Acres on Rover as of Aug 2025 was about $18 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A pet sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your and your pet’s needs.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple pet sitters about your booking. Typically, 91% of Douglas Acres pet sitters respond in under an hour.
Pet sitters with repeat customers have an average of 5 repeat clients. Experience can vary from pet sitter to pet sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare pet sitters in Douglas Acres.
Rover makes it easy to find Douglas Acres pet sitters to provide loving care from their own home. The background-checked, 5-star pet 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 sitting is great for:
- Pets of all ages and abilities, including puppies
- Pet parents looking for a safe, loving alternative to a kennel
- Pets who’d love to socialize with their pet sitter’s pets
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