Doggy Day Care in Greater South Side, Des Moines, IA
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1. Jessica S.

“Jess and Scott are always our first stop for watching our pup! We have been taking him to them since we got him as a puppy and could not reccomend them enough. Kind people who want nothing more than to make sure your dog is loved and cared for, while still having a lot of fun while doing it. Great people!”


2. Scott S.

“Maxwell was well taken care of, loved, well fed and we loved the pictures. Scott is very kind, accommodating and we can tell he takes good care of our pup. Thank you!!!”


3. Mackenzie W.

“My dog had a great first daycare experience with Mackenzie and Anthony. He’s had issues with anxiety with sitters in the past, and did very well with them and their 2 dogs. I highly recommend.”


4. Nancy F.
“I have trusted Nancy with my two pets often. They LOVE her. She delights in their personalities and cares for them like they are her own. She is responsible, has amazing time-management skills and is just an overall lovely person.”


5. Samantha D.


“Today was my sweet Lola’s first day with Samantha and she loved it! She met some great new pup friends and I received lots of fun photos and a video throughout the day which is always very nice and makes every dog mom feel more comfortable!”


6. Samantha K.

“Samantha is amazing! So are her pets! We booked last minute and she was so willing to work with us! She is very responsive, will get back to you quickly. She sends lots of videos and pictures throughout your pets day! Your pet will get plenty of exercise if you book with Samantha! We have already booked another week with her! My ONLY negative with her would be Ollie is definitely going to miss his friends! ☺️”


7. Melanie L.
“Melanie takes amazing care of my dog Juneau when I am traveling or doing an overnight. Juneau absolutely loves going over to stay with her! She is the best!!”


8. Kevin R.
“Kevin is trusting, independent and takes direction well. If you ask him to help you out he’s always loyal and generous. We found him to go above and beyond expectations. .”


9. Jenine P.
About: Family has relied on me for all pet needs. I’ve helped with sitting, potty breaks, feeding and walking. Or even just to keep their fur babies company. I work remotely with the ability to adapt my schedule a needed for pet care. I’m available during daytime hours and can provide evening hours as arranged. We have a fenced in backyard. I also have 3 children that love animals and would provide great companionship. We also have a dog who is a sweetheart.


10. Patty D.
“Patty came in clutch when my sitter cancelled on me a couple days before I left for vacation! She even took the time to come the day before to meet both Penelope and I. She sent us plenty of photos too! Penelope absolutely loved her. Will definitely use her again :)”


11. Heather W.

“Heather has been taking care of my pup, Junie for a few weeks. Between her and her two kids, they make sure my girl is well cared for. I never worry about Junie when she is with Heather. Heather even takes her for walks of an evening and drops her off. Heather truly goes above and beyond for my girl! Highly recommend her.”


12. Maricela V.
About: Hello I have love animals as young as I can remember I would love to take care of your cat or dog I love walking outside I think it's very important that your dog gets lots of exercise they need to be stimulated mentally I would like to cuddle with your dog or cat, Don't hesitate to reach out to me My schedule is very flexible, I work night so I'm pretty much available during the day, I can also change my schedule to meet your 1st baby's needs I live near a trail so I can take your dog for lots of walks And I have a kennel they're more comfortable sleeping than one


13. Alice b.

“My Venus had an incredible day with two other frenchie pups! Miss Alice is so sweet and took excellent care of my baby girl while we visited Des Moines for the first time! Can't recommend her enough!”


14. Jaden B.

“Jaden was very nice and easy to work with. He was very quick to respond. He sent pictures during the couple hour day care. Winston was happy when we came back. Will use Jaden again.”




15. Lucia R.


“First time ever using this app and Lucia made it easy to book with her, nice and responsive! She sent me a video of my dog and that was comforting! Kona was happy and got to play her little heart out! Thank you so much!”


16. Rachel B.
“Rachel took care of my 2 month old German shepherd for 2 months. I would drop him off in the morning on my way to work with her and she helped get him potty trained and it helped that she had her dog at home to introduce him to socialize with other dogs. She did such a great job and highly recommend anyone as she is great with animals!”


17. Shaelea R.
“Shaelea has several animals and has always shown them great love and care. She treats them like her own children feeding them homemade treats, giving them warmth and love and a great home . I would trust Shaelea with any of my animals and my own children, she is a very loving person , a great mom and caregiver.”


18. Lydia G.

“Super friendly and caring for my pup! She sent pictures and updates whenever I asked.”


19. Sara H.
“I wholeheartedly recommend Sara H. as a caregiver for your furry baby. She provided exceptional care for my giant schnauzer, and for that, we will be forever grateful. Sara is not just a pet sitter; she genuinely loves and understands animals. Her own furry baby is a testament to her dedication—extremely well cared for and loved. You can rest assured that your pet will be in the best hands possible with Sara. She’s attentive, loving, and treats every animal as if they were her own. Your furry companion will be safe, happy, and well-cared for under Sara's watch.”


20. Andrew & Jackson G.

“Mojo and Bailey absolutely LOVE Andrew, and I feel like I hit the lottery in finding him. He's super positive, wonderful with the dogs, and happy to help in any way, whether it's stopping by my house for visits when we're gone or picking the dogs up and taking them home to his for daycare when we're entertaining. Either way, my pups are thrilled to be with him, and I'm relieved to know that they're happy and well cared for.”
The median cost per day for doggy day care in Greater South Side is $28
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Sitters in Greater South Side average 4 repeat doggy day care clients
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Sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a sitter for doggy day care in Greater South Side on Rover as of Jul 2024 was about $28 per day, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your and your dog’s needs.
As of Jul 2024, 229 sitters provided doggy day care 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, sitters offering doggy day care 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 sitters offering doggy day care respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide doggy day care in Greater South Side have an average of 15 years of experience. Sitters offering doggy day care with repeat customers have an average of 4 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.
Greater South Side doggy day care sitters are happy to take care of your dog while you’re at work or unavailable for the day. Book a one-time visit, or set up a regular rhythm with your favorite Greater South Side sitter. Drop off your dog at the sitter’s home and rest easy knowing they’ll get frequent potty breaks, plenty of playtime, and lots of love. Doggy day care is great for:
- Puppies and high-energy dogs
- Dogs with special needs, including seniors
- Pet parents who work long hours
- Dogs with separation anxiety
There are 229 sitters offering doggy day care 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, 93% offer medication administration, and 85% 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 doggy day care 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 doggy day care 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.
Note: If your doggy day care sitter requested to cancel this booking, then they need to cancel from their account. Please contact them via Rover Messages.
We get it—sometimes plans change and you may need to cancel your doggy day care service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your sitter’s cancellation policy.
