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Sitter Profile Image: Alice b.
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1. Alice b.

Star Sitter
Pet lover and adventure lover
Magnolia Park, Des Moines, IA, 50315
1.5 mi. away
Boarding, Doggy Day Care
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$35
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
122 reviews
35 repeat clients
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Alice was fabulous!! She sent photos and a video and updates as to how our pupster was doing. We felt confident that she was in very good hands. Our dog is usually anxious around other dogs but she warmed up quickly to Alice’s little frenchie and they even had some play time. We will use her again if we need this service in the future.

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Confirmed availability for Easter Weekend
Sitter Profile Image: Lisa S.
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2. Lisa S.

Star Sitter
Stay at home dog mom by airport.
Greater South Side, Des Moines, IA, 50315
0.7 mi. away
Boarding
from
$35
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
52 reviews
14 repeat clients
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Lisa was a wonderful host to our two senior dogs. This was our first time using Rover and the dogs had a rough start adjusting (had multiple accidents in the home). Lisa was patient and was solution focused. She tried different methods to decrease their anxiety and provided us frequent updates on how they are doing. They definitely adapted with her help! One of our dogs is diabetic and Lisa helped us administer his medication injection as well.

Availability updated 12 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Cory W.
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3. Cory W.

Star Sitter
Animal loving go-getter. 🐾
Des Moines, IA, 50315
1.7 mi. away
Boarding, House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Doggy Day Care, Dog Walking
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$30
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
33 reviews
11 repeat clients
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Oh my gosh!! This was Freyja’s first time ever boarding and she literally found her home away from home. Cory and his spouse were amazing and loved Freyja as their own. I will always have Cory watch my fur babies and so should you!!

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Confirmed availability for Easter Weekend
Sitter Profile Image: Jenevieve Y.
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4. Jenevieve Y.

Star Sitter
Dogs are children too!!
Fairmont Park, Des Moines, IA, 50317
6.0 mi. away
Boarding, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
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$40
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
137 reviews
53 repeat clients
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Such a wonderful and competent sitter. Jen and her family are the most heartwarming people and they go out of their way to care for your baby. You will not find a better sitter where your baby is treated as one of the family when you have to be gone! Ever! How lucky are we to have people like Jenevieve in this world?! So grateful. She acted like we were gifting her by leaving our crazy cat that we have had for a month with her. Carrie is the happiest and best version of herself I have ever seen after Jen’s care!

Availability updated today
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Sitter Profile Image: Sarah W.
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5. Sarah W.

Star Sitter
Mom of a spicy burrito!
Greater South Side, Des Moines, IA, 50315
0.9 mi. away
Boarding, Drop-In Visits, Doggy Day Care, Dog Walking
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$30
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
29 reviews
8 repeat clients
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I used Sarah because I wanted to take my dog with me on a road trip… she was super flexible on drop off and pick up. My dog loved playing with her pups in her fantastic back yard. Next time I am in DM I will definitely try to use her again!

Availability updated 7 days ago
Confirmed availability for Easter Weekend
Sitter Profile Image: Jaden B.
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6. Jaden B.

Star Sitter
A stay at home, pet lovin guy
Highland Park, Des Moines, IA, 50313
5.1 mi. away
Boarding, Drop-In Visits, Doggy Day Care
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$33
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
57 reviews
13 repeat clients
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Jaden is simply the best! He will make your dogs feel loved and adapt to the individual needs of each pet. He gives great updates and provides plenty of photos. He will make sure you’re at ease when leaving your pets with him being that this was the first time we used Rover this was very important to us. We will definitely be booking again.

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Sitter Profile Image: Mackenzie W.
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7. Mackenzie W.

Star Sitter
Caring, compassionate, reliable
Union Park, Des Moines, IA, 50313
5.0 mi. away
Boarding, House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Doggy Day Care, Dog Walking
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$40
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
46 reviews
11 repeat clients
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Super nice, great communication! Received pictures&/or videos every day. Coco really seemed to enjoy herself and came back happy and freshly bathed! Thank you!

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Sitter Profile Image: Evan H.
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8. Evan H.

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Star Sitter
Dog Trainer with a Fenced in Yard!
Norwalk, IA, 50211
4.4 mi. away
Boarding
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$40
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
167 reviews
71 repeat clients
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Second time with Evan for our two dogs. Everything thing went well, and Evan was very accommodating with our schedule. Hope to continue using him when the need arises.

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Confirmed availability for Easter Weekend
Sitter Profile Image: Shaelea R.
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9. Shaelea R.

Star Sitter
A home away from home or in home ca
Greater South Side, Des Moines, IA, 50315
0.5 mi. away
Boarding, Doggy Day Care
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$35
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
5 repeat clients
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Shaelea is great to work with. She has watched my dog twice now. She is very friendly and a great communicator. She accepted my fairly last-minute request, which was so helpful. I highly recommend her to others.

Availability updated 87 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Kevin R.
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10. Kevin R.

Downtown dog owners look no further
Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA, 50309
2.3 mi. away
Boarding, House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Doggy Day Care, Dog Walking
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$29
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
1 repeat client
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Kevin was incredibly responsive in scheduling a somewhat last-minute booking, shared photos of Monte throughout his stay and provided consistent updates, and treated Monte like his own. Will absolutrly be using Kevin again and would highly recommend him.

Availability updated 21 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Robbie H.
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11. Robbie H.

Pets should be on the Xmas card!
Fairmont Park, Des Moines, IA, 50317
6.4 mi. away
Boarding, Drop-In Visits, Doggy Day Care, Dog Walking
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$27
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
2 repeat clients
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This family took such well care of our boys while away! The updates and photos were so great! There was an incident that occurred and we were given all the details, updates, and even offered support from them! Will definitely choose them again!

Availability updated 2 days ago
Confirmed availability for Easter Weekend
Sitter Profile Image: Charlie H.
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12. Charlie H.

Sherman Hill yard w/ 6 ft fence!
Sherman Hill, Des Moines, IA, 50309
2.6 mi. away
Boarding, House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Doggy Day Care, Dog Walking
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$27
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
15 reviews
1 repeat client
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I can't say enough great things about Charlie. His communication was incredible! Our dog can be anxious and Charlie handled a situation wonderfully. He sent videos/pictures, updates, and assured us all was well. I would definitely go back to Charlie and would be thrilled for our dogs to be watched by him.

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Sitter Profile Image: Scott S.
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Sitter Profile Image: Scott S.
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13. Scott S.

Pet Lovers Helping You Travel
West Des Moines, IA, 50265
7.4 mi. away
Boarding, House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Doggy Day Care, Dog Walking
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$40
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
578 reviews
263 repeat clients
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There is always peace of mind booking with Scott. It always feels nice to know Callie can go take a little vacation at the same time we do :)

Availability updated 5 days ago
Confirmed availability for Easter Weekend
Sitter Profile Image: Cory G.
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14. Cory G.

Star Sitter
I'll run with your dog! I love dogs
Beaverdale, Des Moines, IA, 50310
4.9 mi. away
Boarding, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
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$35
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
110 reviews
40 repeat clients
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Cory was very responsive and had great communication before and during Moose’s stay! When we picked up Moose after his stay he was happy and tired. He even got to meet new friends! Cory was easy going and handled my high energy dog well!

Availability updated 19 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Justin Z.
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15. Justin Z.

Big yard, Big dog, big play time
Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA, 50311
4.9 mi. away
Boarding, Drop-In Visits
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$33
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
47 reviews
16 repeat clients
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Justin quickly made my dog feel at home. He kept me informed of her stay, sent pics, and I was elated to see her getting a walk and knowing overnight she fit right in and was having fun : )

Availability updated 45 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Maricela V.
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Sitter Profile Image: Maricela V.
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16. Maricela V.

I like caring for cats and dogs
McKinley School, Des Moines, IA, 50315
1.9 mi. away
Boarding, House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Doggy Day Care, Dog Walking
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$35
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
2 repeat clients
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Maricela was awesome with easing in Sami into her home, giving her space to get used to the new environment. She sent pictures daily and was always incredibly responsive in both the inquiry and once booked. She accommodated our requests and was incredibly friendly. Definitely recommend Maricela if you are looking for someone that will treat your pet as their own!

Availability updated 10 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Jessica V.
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17. Jessica V.

Star Sitter
We treat your pets like family!
Urbandale, IA, 50322
8.0 mi. away
Boarding, Drop-In Visits, Doggy Day Care, Dog Walking
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$33
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
74 reviews
17 repeat clients
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Jessica was wonderful with our 2 dogs as we moved back to the state! She was flexible, provided us with photos and videos while also treating our pets as her own.

Availability updated today
Confirmed availability for Easter Weekend
Sitter Profile Image: Heather H.
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18. Heather H.

Star Sitter
Your Fur Baby Friend!
Arbor Peaks, Des Moines, IA, 50312
2.3 mi. away
Boarding
from
$80
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
21 reviews
6 repeat clients
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Heather and her family took such good care of our pup over the Christmas holiday! We received regular updates and our dog was in good hands. Thank you again, Heather!

Availability updated 14 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Rebekah H.
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19. Rebekah H.

Please let me love your animals!
Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA, 50315
0.8 mi. away
Boarding
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$30
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
32 reviews
8 repeat clients
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Kermit seemed like he had a lot of fun at Rebekah's. She sent plenty of photos, which I really appreciated. They were very easy going people to book with!

Availability updated 17 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Madison P.
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20. Madison P.

Star Sitter
Dogs deserve the best!
Pleasant Hill, IA, 50327
6.9 mi. away
Boarding, Doggy Day Care
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$31
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
37 reviews
12 repeat clients
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Madison was great with our girl. She had a blast with the other dogs. We were hesitant about leaving her with someone but Madison sent lots of pictures and videos to reassure us that our girl was ok and happy.

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