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Daniel F.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
113 reviews
25 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA, 50309

Daniel was amazing! He agreed to watch Jc last minute which was a huge blessing! I would 100% recommend Daniel as he made sure Jc felt safe and loved!

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Andrea M.
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$70
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5.0 out of 5 stars
72 reviews
28 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA, 50309

Andrea is fantastic! She left our house extremely clean, sent lots of updates, & overall we felt so secure in leaving our dog with her for a long weekend :)

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Jane O.
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$42
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5.0 out of 5 stars
26 reviews
6 repeat clients
11 years of experience
Des Moines, IA, 50309

Jane was great with our two cats, who are not best friends so their cat politics can be a challenge sometimes. They were happy and calm when we got home, and they really enjoyed enrichment and having human and puppy company around. She took great care of our home and made sure to ask for clarification on any household things to check on as well. Thank you, Jane. Being gone is so much easier when you know your fur buddies are well taken care of.

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Aaliyah F.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
2 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Des Moines, IA, 50315

Aaliyah was so sweet and took great care of our dog! She regularly sent updates and photos, and left our home cleaner than it was when she got there. I cannot recommend her enough!!

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Sitter Profile Image: Allison G.
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Allison G.
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$58
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5.0 out of 5 stars
122 reviews
35 repeat clients
36 years of experience
Des Moines, IA, 50309

We are happy with our choice and look forward to hiring Allison to come stay in our home with Sadie again soon. Allison is good with communication and timely. Sadie is a big dog, that we don't leave with others often. Allison seemed to handle her with ease and by the pictures we received was comfortable in her company.

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Sitter Profile Image: Christina U.
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Christina U.
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$31
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5.0 out of 5 stars
37 reviews
10 repeat clients
8 years of experience
South Park, Des Moines, IA, 50315

Christina was great! Communicated very well and kept us updated on the pets! Returned to a clean house with happy dogs! Will use her again in the future!

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Sitter Profile Image: Raelyn W.
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Raelyn W.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
26 reviews
6 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Drake, Des moines, IA, 50311

Raelyn took excellent care of our Lab while we were out of town. She provided lots of updates with pictures and very communicative with us. We have already rebooked her!

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Monica P.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
26 reviews
5 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Waveland Park, Des Moines, IA, 50311

Monica was great. Very professional, communicated well, and took great care of the house and our dog. Will definitely be on my list for future sitter or dog walker needs.

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Javon L.
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$115
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5.0 out of 5 stars
92 reviews
28 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Des Moines, IA, 50314

Javon was a phenomenal sitter and I would highly recommend for anyone looking to have someone care for their pet. She was communicative and very thorough, plus my pup really loved his time with Javon. 5 stars!

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Sitter Profile Image: Madison J.
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Madison J.
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$100
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5.0 out of 5 stars
18 reviews
3 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Des Moines, IA, 50310

Maddie was awesome! She took great care of both of my dogs and kept me updated the entire time. She made me so comfortable while I was away and I knew my dogs were having such a great time! I would definitely book with Maddie again and I would recommend her to anyone who is looking for a trustworthy dog sitter. She goes above and beyond! ?

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Sitter Profile Image: Stacey W.
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Stacey W.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
24 reviews
8 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Sherman Hill, Des Moines, IA, 50309

Stacey did so great with my dogs. One of my dogs is extremely afraid of strangers but instantly approached Stacey during or initial meet and greet. Will definitely be using Stacey again!

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Clare F.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
22 reviews
6 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Waukee, IA, 50263

Claire was amazing with our two (somewhat high-maintenance) French Bulldogs, one of which is still a puppy. She cared for them and our home and sent us several updates and pictures each day. We’ll definitely be having her dog sit again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Katherine P.
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Katherine P.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
45 reviews
19 repeat clients
2 years of experience
Waveland Park, Des Moines, IA, 50265

Katherine did a great job watching all of our animals. She was able to handle multiple days and nights with multiple pets and could handle complex instructions and gave them the best care. Would definately use again

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Sitter Profile Image: Yasmin M.
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Yasmin M.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
79 reviews
30 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Drake, Des Moines, IA, 50311

Yasmin was amazing with my dog Susie! I had total peace of mind knowing she was being taken care of. Great communication and so kind! I’ll definitely use her again 😊

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Sitter Profile Image: Jenna R.
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Jenna R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
39 reviews
13 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Des Moines, IA, 50310

Jenna is awesome and very professional! Great communication, above and beyond in general and my pets loved her. They were relaxed when we got home from our 4 day long trip. 10/10 recommend!!

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Sitter Profile Image: Nadine H.
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Nadine H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
25 reviews
11 repeat clients
45 years of experience
Johnston, IA, 50131

I appreciated Nadine sending me updates and pics of my dogs. One of my dogs is very skittish and scared, I know that couldn’t have been easy. But I know he was still well taken care of! I would book her again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Torina G.
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Torina G.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
33 reviews
11 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA, 50309

Torina was excellent at caring for my 2 dogs over the weekend. Our dogs have different activity levels and needs, and she was great with both of them. She sent lots of pictures while we were away and left the house clean. I've already booked her again for another stay:)

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Sitter Profile Image: Mackenzie W.
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Mackenzie W.
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$75
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5.0 out of 5 stars
126 reviews
32 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Union Park, Des Moines, IA, 50313

Anthony and Mackenzie were great! We loved getting all the photos and videos of our pups enjoying their sleepover with their new friends and the pups really seemed to enjoy their weekend. They are so relaxed and exhausted that we know they had a great time. Would definitely use these guys again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Meghan S.
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Meghan S.
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$70
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5.0 out of 5 stars
16 reviews
6 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Drake, Des Moines, IA, 50311

Meghan was amazing with our boy. Followed instructions very well and made our baby so happy! Worked with us on a missed connecting flight, I appreciate her so much! Will be booking again next time we travel!

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Sitter Profile Image: Kevin R.
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Kevin R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
25 reviews
9 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA, 50309

About: ***So you want a housesitter?Please read carefully before booking. ***I have an 11lb Havanese in my home who will be w/me for housesitting and boarding assignments*** I live and work downtown (full-time remote). I can host your pet overnight in my home; stay overnight in your home if needed. Pop-in visits to provide breaks, walks, feeding if you live within a reasonable distance. I can also provide day care services. Very flexible and try to respond promptly bc we all have busy lives. I do not have a crate. Bringing your own crate is optional but not required. House broken/trained is preferred. I prefer to host 1 dog at a time. 2 dogs from the same household would be possible but prefer not to mix dogs from multiple households. ***Housesitting notice - I do have an 11lb Havanese puppy that would accompany me for overnight housesitting assignments. He's house-trained, does not shed and very friendly with people and other dogs.*** ***Boarding / House-sitting requests please note that I have a 1yr old 11lb Havanese in my home. Very social, friendly and playful. He gets along w/all people and dogs. He will also be w/me for any house-sitting bookings. House-trained and not destructive.*** I usually reply to requests within 10-20 min. If it's after 11 then the next morning. I work remote full-time Mon to Fri 8-5. Can do pop-in visits, walks and feedings as needed or on a set schedule that works best for your pet's current routine. Condo here and unfortunately do not have a yard but there are lots of green spaces near my condo at 10th and Mulberry. Space is over 1200 sq ft so plenty of room for your pet. ***I do have an 11 lb Havanese puppy that loves attention but is very smart and picks up on queues from other dogs. Shy and timid upon introduction and will play only if the other dog engages. Loves people and attention. My Havanese will be present for boardings and will accompany me for house-sitting bookings***

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Great job handling our two dogs for almost 2 straight weeks. Would recommend Daniel to anyone and will definitely be using him again.

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Rachel M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Words cannot express the appreciation I have for Eric. I have high needs animals, and I am pretty sensitive about the way they are worked with. Eric took the time to come and make sure my dogs were comfortable with him and that I was comfortable. He recommended setting up a google drive file for he and I to communicate as the days approached. I will continue to use him as I need support and I would recommend him to anyone!

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Melanie L.
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Very caring. Asked great questions. Great with our senior dog. Good communication and responsiveness. Will definitely hire Amani again!!!

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Kathy B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Shelbi did an amazing job house sitting and caring for our dog. Our dog can be pretty anxious when we’re away, but we felt completely at ease knowing she was in good hands. Shelbi was communicative, reliable, and respectful of our home. We came back to a happy dog and a well-cared-for house. We’d absolutely book with her again!

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Bailey K.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Christina took great care of my puppy and my house for her week-long stay! She provided frequent updates and cared for my pup as if she was her own. My pup is prone to tummy trouble and gobbling up fabric that she shouldn't, and Christina was diligent to keep things out of reach and attentive to her feeding schedule. She left my house exactly as she found it and even took the trash out and watered my plants. I can't recommend her more highly!

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Paulina M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Jane was a wonderful house guest. She treated our dogs like it was a Disney vacation. Sent loads of photos and kept us updated all weekend. She even took this call last minute. We were very thankful to keep our dogs in their home and not boarded. I would recommend Jane and will definitely be booking with her again!

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Ashley M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Madi is the best. We don’t leave our pups very often. Madi was communicative and the dogs were super excited to see but it was clear they were loved on while we were away. Would 100% book Madi again. Felt totally comfy with Madi in our home!!

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Virginia T.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Absolutely amazing house and dog sitter. She went above and beyond in every way and gave us complete peace of mind while we were away. Tiger was so loved, cared for, and spoiled the entire time — we could tell immediately when we got home. She kept us updated, treated our home with care, and truly cared for Tiger like he was her own. We are beyond grateful and would recommend her to anyone without hesitation! 🐾✨

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Karly T.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Yasmin stayed with our fur babies for 2 whole weeks! She did an amazing job sending us pics everyday of the 2 of them and kept our place nice and orderly. So happy to find someone trustworthy!

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Jamie K.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Allison did a fabulous job! She’s great at keeping our pups in their routine while we’re gone and makes sure they get everything they need, along with extra loves. It’s so amazing to come home to content and relaxed puppers, just like we came home from a day at work! Allison asks excellent questions to ensure she’s meeting expectations, sends great updates and takes care of our pets and home like they/it were her own.

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Dawn M.
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Absolutely amazing. Pups received so much loving attention. Senior dogs needed lots of guidance, medications and peculiarities.

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Samantha A.
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Victoria was awesome with our boys! She was very attentive and made sure they were well taken care of. We definitely will be using her again!

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ShyAnn S.
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Molly was absolutely fabulous! While we were gone we received lots of pictures from her letting us know how things were going and that our babies were enjoying their time with her. I usually am anxious when we go out of town about how things are going but was completely relaxed during our entire trip! This was our first time using Rover and everything went very smoothly!

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Tammy M.
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Jordyn was fantastic! She was very communicative before, during, and after the sitting, so I was never left wondering what was going on. She and my babies totally connected and it left me feeling very confident to leave without worrying. She's very personable and I trusted her immediately. She will be my go to whenever she's available. Thank you Jordyn!

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Cayla C.
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She was very patient with my anxious dog. I could tell she's been around dogs a lot in her life based off the meet and greet. My dog seemed happy when I got him back

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Nicholas L.
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Adriana goes above and beyond our expectations! We feel so comfortable leaving our dogs in her care.

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Alyssa I.
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Stacey was amazing! She was so sweet and took such great care of our dogs while we were gone. Highly recommend!

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Chelsie L.
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We are so lucky to find Mackenzie. No issues, no drama. She sends lots of photos and videos. She’s great

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Sarah W.
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Sam did great with our mini Aussie and 3 cats while we were out of town for a week. Our dog can be a handful at times and she did very well with him. Our cats took to her right away. I would definitely recommend Sam for house/pet sitting.

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Teri E.
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It was great knowing my babies were in excellent hands! This was the first time I had utilized a pet sitter and the daily photo updates really helped put my mind at ease.

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Jennifer P.
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Experience can vary widely from house sitter to house sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing house sitters available in Downtown Des Moines.

Heading out of town? It’s easy to book a 5-star house sitter to take care of your home. Book a house sitter to take care of your dog and cat, while keeping an eye on your property. And the best part? Your best friend gets to stay on their home turf. Downtown Des Moines house sitters are great for:

  • Dogs who’d prefer to stay on their home turf
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  • Keeping an eye on your home and plants while you’re away

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