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Sitter Profile Image: Jenevieve Y.
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1. 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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$20
per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
103 reviews
45 repeat clients
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Jenevieve is a literal angel. She was just supposed to do a drop-in to see Deku and let him out. My A/C went out the night before the scheduled visit and it’s was 100 degrees outside. Jenevieve took him to her home to watch him for the day while I was at work. If it wasn’t for her, Deku would definitely not be okay! She saved the day and saved me from so much stress during my first day at my new job! A literal lifesaver!

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Confirmed availability for Thanksgiving
Sitter Profile Image: Tanya H.
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2. Tanya H.

Star Sitter
Sitter, Dog Walker, Boarding House
Woodland Heights, Des moines, IA, 50312
2.8 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
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$20
per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
38 reviews
8 repeat clients
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Excellent service! I came back home to a happy and energetic dog. I would recommend to anyone interested in quality service for their companion.

Availability updated 18 days ago
Confirmed availability for Thanksgiving
Sitter Profile Image: Troy D.
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3. Troy D.

Star Sitter
Dog dad here to help out! :)
Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA, 50311
4.7 mi. away
Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
53 reviews
6 repeat clients
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Troy helped us out in a pinch today and was able to add an additional drop-in at the last minute. Our golden retriever has a mind of her own and he successfully navigated her routine. I will definitely contact Troy again.

Availability updated 2 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Cory G.
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4. 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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$15
per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
99 reviews
37 repeat clients
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My dogs and cat were in such good hands. Highly recommend him. Will use again and again. Was in another country and he was so patient with my payment issue. I didn’t have to worry even at 3700 miles away.

Availability updated 4 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Mackenzie W.
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5. 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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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
23 reviews
7 repeat clients
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Unfortunately my dog was just not cooperating but Mackenzie and Anthony were able to still get the job done.

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Confirmed availability for Thanksgiving
Sitter Profile Image: Jeremy G.
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6. Jeremy G.

Star Sitter
Love animals with my heart and soul
West Des Moines, IA, 50265
4.9 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
94 reviews
33 repeat clients
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Jeremy is outstanding! He went above and beyond to ensure that Ernie was taken care of while I was out of town. His communication and timeliness was much appreciated. I felt at ease knowing Ernie was in good hands! A+++

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Sitter Profile Image: Monica D.
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7. Monica D.

Star Sitter
Art Teacher who LOVES gentle giants
Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA, 50311
4.7 mi. away
Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
241 reviews
62 repeat clients
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Thank you Monica for taking care of my kitties while we were out of town. We could tell in the pictures that they really like you and looked calm and happy.

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Sitter Profile Image: Javon L.
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8. Javon L.

Star Sitter
I listen to support and improve.
Des Moines, IA, 50314
2.7 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
55 reviews
17 repeat clients
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Javon is always so great with my pups! I am confident they are being cared for and loved while I’m out and there are always wonderful pictures at the end of the day. Highly recommend!

Availability updated 3 months ago
Sitter Profile Image: Cory W.
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9. 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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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
21 reviews
4 repeat clients
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Cory is an exceptional dog sitter! He took wonderful care of our energetic Aussie, keeping us informed every step of the way. He even handled a small accident in the house with professionalism and ease. Highly recommend!

Availability updated 68 days ago
Confirmed availability for Thanksgiving
Sitter Profile Image: Andrea M.
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10. Andrea M.

Star Sitter
Animal lover available year round!
Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA, 50309
1.9 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
65 reviews
26 repeat clients
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Andrea has done drop in visits on a couple different occasions for, and she’s done a great job with Sable. She was very responsive to messages to schedule the visits and easy to coordinate with.

Availability updated 3 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Steven S.
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11. Steven S.

Cat Person Who Loves Dogs
Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA, 50316
3.6 mi. away
Boarding, Drop-In Visits
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
14 reviews
2 repeat clients
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Steven did an amazing job! Our cat loved him from the first meet and greet and she was so excited to see him every time he arrived. Will definitely book Steven again for the next time we need a cat sitter!!

Availability updated 3 days ago
Confirmed availability for Thanksgiving
Sitter Profile Image: Molly B.
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12. Molly B.

Rover 101
Star Sitter
Dogs are people too; they need love
Greater South Side, Des Moines, IA, 50315
0.6 mi. away
Boarding, House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
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$20
per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
161 reviews
70 repeat clients
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Molly was amazing with our two cats. She followed everything I outlined perfectly and was super attentive. Her updates helped us feel at ease while we were out of the country. I knew we left our cats in good hands. I highly recommend letting Molly look after your animals!

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Confirmed availability for Thanksgiving
Sitter Profile Image: Nichole H.
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13. Nichole H.

Rover 101
Pets make rainy days bright!
West Des Moines, IA, 50265
3.5 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
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$17
per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
51 reviews
16 repeat clients
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Nichole is amazing! She was great at communicating when we were setting everything up and our cat warmed up to her very quickly; they were already cuddling by the second day! We were really able to enjoy our vacation knowing that Nichole was taking care of our boy!

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Sitter Profile Image: Katie A.
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Sitter Profile Image: Katie A.
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14. Katie A.

Animals make my heart happy❤️☺️
Greater South Side, Des Moines, IA, 50315
0.3 mi. away
Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
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$20
per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
47 reviews
9 repeat clients
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Katie is the best pet sitter I’ve ever had. My senior kitty loves her and is well taken care of when I’m gone. Katie is definitely my go-to sitter and I can’t recommend her more!!

Availability updated 22 days ago
Confirmed availability for Thanksgiving
Sitter Profile Image: Allison G.
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15. Allison G.

No lonely pets here!
Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA, 50309
2.1 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
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$20
per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
27 reviews
8 repeat clients
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Allison is the best! We’ve had her help us out twice now and she does a great job and our dogs love her - couldn’t ask for better help with our big babies! Highly recommend.

Availability updated 2 days ago
Confirmed availability for Thanksgiving
Sitter Profile Image: Jessica D.
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16. Jessica D.

Star Sitter
Pet lover with lots of experience
Sherman Hill, Des Moines, IA, 50309
2.5 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
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$18
per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
92 reviews
37 repeat clients
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Jessica was fantastic! She really listened to our concerns beforehand and took everything we said into account. She gave us detailed reviews for each visit and was friendly to both us and our pets. We will absolutely be hiring her for petsitting again!

Availability updated 10 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Aurora A.
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17. Aurora A.

Crazy cat lady & lover of dogs
Greenwood, Des Moines, IA, 50312
2.6 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
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$15
per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
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Aurora did an absolutely amazing job. She took care of our cats and went above and beyond. I trust her to take care of our furbabies as she is experienced, kind and a huge animal lover, no matter how spicy they can be! I highly recommend her services! 😸

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Sitter Profile Image: Nathan P.
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18. Nathan P.

Star Sitter
Active, caring, and communicative!
Des Moines, IA, 50309
2.5 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
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$20
per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
2 repeat clients
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Nathan was very reliable, sending photos of every visit and responding to our comments. Plus our pets (cat and dog) are old and need lots of cleaning up after. The house smelled fresh and clean when we got home. Finally, he just seemed to have the right temperament for both our pets. We will book him again.

Availability updated 3 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Stephanie V.
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19. Stephanie V.

Rover 101
Great availability for cats & dogs!
East Village, Des Moines, IA, 50309
3.0 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
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$20
per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
39 reviews
15 repeat clients
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Stephanie was very good about keeping us informed. We got pictures, some of which are hilarious. Personally, I didn't believe her when she said TomTom missed us, but he sure was vocal when we came home! And it was all happy noises. Thanks!

Availability updated 15 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Jessica S.
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Sitter Profile Image: Jessica S.
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20. Jessica S.

My name is Jessi and I love dogs!
Southwestern Hills, Des Moines, IA, 50321
0.8 mi. away
Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
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$20
per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
4 repeat clients
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Great drop-in sitter. Our two dogs were well cared for and we got several pictures every day. It's a relief to feel like you don't have to worry about your pets back at home while you're on a trip.

Availability updated 4 months ago
Confirmed availability for Thanksgiving

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