Dog Boarding in Greater South Side, Des Moines, IA
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1. Alice b.

“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.”


2. Lisa S.

“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.”


3. Cory W.

“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!!”


4. Jenevieve Y.

“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!”


5. Sarah W.

“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!”


6. Jaden B.

“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.”


7. Mackenzie W.

“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!”




8. Evan H.


“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.”


9. Shaelea R.

“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.”


10. Kevin R.

“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.”


11. Robbie H.

“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!”


12. Charlie H.

“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.”


13. Scott S.

“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 :)”




14. Cory G.

“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!”


15. Justin Z.

“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 : )”


16. Maricela V.

“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!”


17. Jessica V.

“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.”


18. Heather H.

“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!”


19. Rebekah H.

“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!”


20. Madison P.

“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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As of Jul 2024, 365 sitters provided dog boarding in Greater South Side. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect sitter near you. As a reminder, dog boarding sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your dog’s safety.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple sitters about your booking. Typically, 90% of Greater South Side dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide dog boarding in Greater South Side have an average of 16 years of experience. Dog boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 10 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 Greater South Side.
Rover makes it easy to find Greater South Side dog boarding sitters to provide loving care from their own home. The background-checked, 5-star sitters you can find on Rover will welcome your dog into their home when you’re away—whether it’s just for the weekend or longer. Dog boarding is great for:
- Dogs of all ages and abilities, including puppies
- Pet parents looking for a safe, loving alternative to a kennel
- Dogs who’d love to socialize with their sitter’s pets
There are 365 dog boarding sitters in Greater South Side on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Greater South Side, 100% of sitters offer daily exercise, 96% offer medication administration, and 89% have experience with senior dogs and dogs with special needs. We know each dog is unique and may have specific care instructions. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect dog boarding sitter near you. As a reminder, sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your dog’s safety.
Yes! Sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your dog 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.
