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Sitter Profile Image: Melanie R.
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Melanie R.
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$38
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5.0 out of 5 stars
27 reviews
12 repeat clients
40 years of experience
West Des moines, IA, 50265

Melanie was amazing with my 2 dogs! She updated me everyday with pictures and their day in her home. My dogs seemed VERY happy and relaxed. I definitely will be booking her again when my job calls me to be out of state. It's such a relief to know that your precious kids are in good hands!

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Sarah B.
Sitter Profile Image: Erin & Chris R.
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Erin & Chris R.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
95 reviews
32 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Urbandale, IA, 50322

We love Erin, Chris, and their family! They treat our dog, Bailey like their own. They are super easy to work with and I love knowing that Bailey is in a loving home while we are gone.

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Cynthia B.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
2 repeat clients
25 years of experience
West Des Moines, IA, 50265

Cynthia was so easy to work with and was flexible to do a last minute booking. They were so sweet and have a great environment for out. My pup left happy, we will definitely be back!

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Sitter Profile Image: Kimberlee & Mitchell W.
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Kimberlee & Mitchell W.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
13 reviews
9 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Grimes, IA, 50111

Colonel had another stay with Kimberlee and Mitchell. As soon as we arrived, Colonel could not wait to start playing with their dog. Kimberly sent me updates each day which gave me peace of mind that everything was going well. We will be using them again and we highly recommend!

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Sitter Profile Image: Alivia M.
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Alivia M.
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$33
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5.0 out of 5 stars
28 reviews
5 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Johnston, IA, 50131

Alivia was an amazing sitter for Ares! She was incredibly attentive and made sure he had everything he needed while I was away. She sent regular updates and photos, which kept me completely in the loop and gave me peace of mind knowing he was in great hands. It’s clear she genuinely cares about the pets she looks after, and I could tell Ares was comfortable and well cared for the entire time. I would absolutely trust Alivia to watch him again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable and thoughtful sitter!

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Sitter Profile Image: Meagan N.
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Meagan N.
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$44
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5.0 out of 5 stars
80 reviews
24 repeat clients
25 years of experience
ankeny, IA, 50023

Meagan was a very great host for our dog! She was flexible and took great care of our pup. Would definitely recommend to anyone. Would use again. Thank you so much

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Sitter Profile Image: Jessica C.
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Jessica C.
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$32
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5.0 out of 5 stars
16 reviews
2 repeat clients
27 years of experience
Clive, IA, 50325

Jessica did an excellent job with little B and he came home happy and healthy. He can’t settle down without his dog bed, so we were glad we could leave it with him. We also brought his food and water bowl. Jessica was professional, competent, and caring. Five star rating, for sure! We will definitely use her again.

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Sitter Profile Image: Samantha & Matt M.
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Samantha & Matt M.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
229 reviews
107 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Waukee, IA, 50263

Samantha was a wonderful dog sitter. She provided pictures daily and always kept me updated. I would certainly use her again and highly recommend her services. Thanks again Samantha for spoiling a Fitz!

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Sitter Profile Image: Cliff C.
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Cliff C.
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$39
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5.0 out of 5 stars
129 reviews
34 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Urbandale, IA, 50323

Cliff did such a great job with our dog. You can tell he really loves dogs and taking great care of them. Cliff even helped us with potty training our puppy along with buying her a gift to play with. Really cared about and cared for our dog. We so appreciate you.

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Sitter Profile Image: Jessica T.
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Jessica T.
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$46
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5.0 out of 5 stars
142 reviews
18 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Urbandale, IA, 50323

I can not say enough good things! Jada ran right to her door when we go there for the meet and greet and on drop off day. After the meet and greet I knew we had found the right place and I had absolutely no worries leaving her there the night before we left town. We had multiple pictures every day and I could tell Jada was having as much fun on her vacation as we were having on ours. We will absolutely book with Jessica again. Thank You!

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Sitter Profile Image: Lara & Cary J.
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Lara & Cary J.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
76 reviews
25 repeat clients
9 years of experience
Urbandale, IA, 50323

Cary & Lara seemed to welcome Milli into their home with ease! Milli was completely relaxed after her stay which tells me she had a very comfortable visit! I appreciated Lara walking Milli the morning I picked up! Milli loves to walk! Thank you so much!

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Sitter Profile Image: Jessica V.
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Jessica V.
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$33
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5.0 out of 5 stars
132 reviews
35 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Urbandale, IA, 50322

Jessica took care of my dog Iommi for a long weekend while I traveled out of state for my brother's wedding. It was my first time leaving Iommi and Jessica was the perfect person to leave her with. I was admittedly anxious about leaving Iommi for the first time, but as soon as I arrived the morning of drop-off Jessica made me feel 100% at ease. She took care of Iommi like she was her own and I know Iommi had a great time staying with Jessica and her family and playing with her dog Rip. I highly recommend Jessica to anyone looking for care for their pet! I will definitely be booking with Jessica again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Kelly V.
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Kelly V.
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$35
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4.5 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
1 repeat client
7 years of experience
Johnston, IA, 50131

Kelly is lovely! She will be our new go-to for dogsitting and training! Riggs had a fun weekend!

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Sitter Profile Image: Ivana G.
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Ivana G.
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$38
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5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
2 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Waukee, IA, 50263

Ivana treated Max like he was her family. He was happy feeling part of the team with her dogs. He was pampered and loved. I will definitely use Ivana again.. so satisfied with her care for Max.🥰

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Sitter Profile Image: Candace D.
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Candace D.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
94 reviews
41 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Waukee, IA, 50263

This was our first booking and we were nervous. Candace and her family were absolutely amazing. Drop off and pick up were convenient and flexible. Lilo seemed to absolutely love his time with them. We got updates and pics of how he was doing, this certainly put our minds at ease. We booked Candace almost immediately again for our next trip because they left us so comfortable with their care of Lilo. We are so happy we found this family to care for our guy.

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Sitter Profile Image: Kayla G.
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Kayla G.
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$28
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5.0 out of 5 stars
52 reviews
14 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Ankeny, IA, 50023

Kayla is wonderful! Very patient with our girls. While watching them over the weekend, she took them for walks and gave them love and attention. I can tell she did well with the girls, as they were relaxed and not nerved up from Kayla being at our home for the weekend. Thank you Kayla for taking GREAT care of our girls!

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Sitter Profile Image: Holly T.
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Holly T.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
24 reviews
4 repeat clients
35 years of experience
Norwalk, IA, 50211

Holly and family were amazing. They boarded our two dogs for 12 days without any issues. Holly sent updates and photos every day and our dogs loved staying with her. We hope to do business with Holly every time we need a sitter!

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Sitter Profile Image: Casandra L.
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Casandra L.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
100 reviews
41 repeat clients
56 years of experience
Beaverdale, Des Moines, IA, 50310

Casandra was absolutely amazing! You can tell she has so much love for the animals in her care. We were kept up to date with updates throughout the entire stay and Penny looked like she has so much fun with Casandra! Book with her!

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Sitter Profile Image: Lynsey S.
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Lynsey S.
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$20
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4.9 out of 5 stars
20 reviews
7 repeat clients
35 years of experience
Grimes, IA, 50111

Roxxie had a great time! Lynsey is communicative, flexible, and reliable. She has the cutest little girl who knows how to interact with dogs as well. I recommend booking with her for anyone who is considering!

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Sitter Profile Image: Jordana M.
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Jordana M.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
13 reviews
3 repeat clients
7 years of experience
West Des Moines, IA, 50266

Jordana was amazing with my dogs. I received great communication and pictures while I was away on my trip. She provided excellent care for my dogs and showed them so much love! I just got back today and am already requesting her for my next trip! Thank you, Jordana!

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Colonel had another stay with Kimberlee and Mitchell. As soon as we arrived, Colonel could not wait to start playing with their dog. Kimberly sent me updates each day which gave me peace of mind that everything was going well. We will be using them again and we highly recommend!

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Andrea H.
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Bella had an amazing time with Jessica! I loved all the photos and I could see Bella smiling in every one! Will definitely be requesting Jessica again!

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Hannah K.
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Kelly was wonderful!!! She took her time to meet with us before we booked and took excellent care of Ozzy ❤️ Definitely recommend!

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Val K.
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Ashley and her family took such great care of my Ruby. I appreciated the updates and photos so much while I was missing my fur baby. Her kiddos definitely gave her lots of love and belly rubs. She got her medicine twice a day as instructed. Would definitely use Ashley again to watch my Ruby.

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Kelsy W.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Alivia was great. The communication while we were gone, the photo updates, and such was so nice and helpful! My pup looked so happy when we got home but didn’t seem like she wanted to leave! I would 100% book with her again!

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Whitney O.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Katie is the best! Super friendly and genuinely cares about my girl. I received regular updates as usual. Daisy has stayed with Katie multiple times and I feel so secure leaving her there. I know she is loved and well taken care of!

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Kimberly R.
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Jen and family were so great with our two dogs! They responded very quickly to any messages, sent pictures and videos throughout the stay and made us feel so comfortable leaving our dogs with them.

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Rebecca M.
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I booked with Jack and Anna last minute after my sitter canceled. They are very accommodating and I know Duo enjoyed her stay with them. Thank you!!

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John G.
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Robin & John were excellent sitters for my elderly dog Mousey. They requested a meet and greet beforehand with Mousey before dog sitting and was very professional, nice, patient, and kind to Mousey. While dog sitting Robin and John kept me updated on how she was doing, gave her all medications as directed and sent me plenty of pictures with Mousey enjoying herself. Robin & John gave Mousey alot of attention, they petted her, held her, spoiled her, and treated her like family. Mousey was happy and playful when I picked her up, so I knew she enjoyed her stay. I would definitely recommend Robin & John to watch your pet, you won't regret it. Thank you Robin and John for taking such great care of Mousey!

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Mousey J.
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Sitters in Grimes average 11
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As of Jun 2026, 419 sitters provided dog boarding in Grimes. 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, 91% of Grimes dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.

Sitters who provide dog boarding in Grimes have an average of 17 years of experience. Dog boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 11 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 Grimes.

Rover makes it easy to find Grimes 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 419 dog boarding sitters in Grimes on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Grimes, 94% of sitters offer daily exercise, 94% offer medication administration, and 91% 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.