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Sitter Profile Image: Cory G.
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Cory G.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
147 reviews
51 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Beaverdale, Des Moines, IA, 50310

We came to Iowa for a wedding. Cory took good care of our 2 senior dogs (labs). One has separation anxiety that he was able to comfort and the other took a nap on his bed. He walked and fed them.

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Cliff C.
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132 reviews
34 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Urbandale, IA, 50323

Our dog loves Cliff and Milo. She is always so excited when we arrive at their home. That sure makes it easier to leave her, and we love the photos and videos Cliff sends us of her.

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$48
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53 reviews
26 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Urbandale, IA, 50323

We are so thankful and can’t say enough good things about Patty and her family, Ogie is a very shy dog and nervous and she did an amazing job welcoming him to her family, her dogs are pure love as well, she sent pictures and videos every day and kept us updated, we enjoyed the whole process and we will contact her again in the future, thank you so much! We feel very blessed!

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Jenevieve Y.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
280 reviews
81 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Fairmont Park, Des Moines, IA, 50317

Jenevieve and her family became home away from home for our fur babies. She was in contact with me very often giving me updates. I hated leaving them for so long but I’m lucky that Jenevieve was able to take care of them.

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Sitter Profile Image: Emmy D.
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Emmy D.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
1 repeat client
6 years of experience
Grimes, IA, 50111

Emmy was great. Bella was well taken care of.

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Sitter Profile Image: Lisa S.
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Lisa S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
69 reviews
20 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Greater South Side, Des Moines, IA, 50315

Sadie enjoyed her stay with Lisa so much, I'm not sure she wanted to come home! She even had her own Thanksgiving dinner. We appreciated the pictures and updates during her stay. Thanks!

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Amy & Casey S.
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$42
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5.0 out of 5 stars
66 reviews
31 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Polk City, IA, 50226

These two were great to work with! Our dogs got along and played non stop the 3 days we were gone! They took the time to listen to about Rocky’s needs and asked questions about how to best care for him! Thanks so much guys!

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Sitter Profile Image: Katrina M.
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Katrina M.
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$33
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50 reviews
13 repeat clients
16 years of experience
Ames, IA, 50010

Katrina kept our two boys in her home for several days while were out of the country and we cannot recommend her highly enough. We visited her home twice before our trip and felt very reassured. While we were away, she was in regular communication and sent lots of photos. One of our guys has a recurring eye issue and it flared up badly while we were away. Katrina took great care of him. She took him to our vet and administered his medications. We were very worried about him and are so grateful to Katrina's family for taking such great care of him. I'd booked the incorrect dates and Katrina was flexible, making arrangements to extend our reservation. Katrina provided us (and our boys) an exceptional experience. We would not hesitate to book her again and recommend her unequivocally!

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Sitter Profile Image: Elizabeth W.
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Elizabeth W.
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119 reviews
37 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA, 50310

When you choose Rover, please book with Elizabeth! She was nothing but amazing with our dog. Our Corgi was in her care for 5 days and 4 nights. Not once did I feel anxious about being away from him because she made us feel like family since the very beginning. I’ve read the reviews and have experienced first hand how much love she has for her clients. Your dog can expect a wonderful fenced in backyard, clean kennels, scheduled meal times, and lots of loves and playtime. I couldn’t be happier! We will definitely be booking with Elizabeth again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Missy H.
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Missy H.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
2 repeat clients
35 years of experience
Ankeny, IA, 50023

I think Missy has got to be the best sitter my dog Bella has ever had. Not only did Missy welcome the challenge of a spicy chihuahua but she mastered it. By the end she let her hold her! And if any of you are owners of little anxious dogs you know this is a big deal!! Missy also did a great job communicating with us and sending tons of photos which we appreciated. Having Bella stay with Missy made us feel at ease, allowing us to enjoy our trip to the fullest knowing Bella was in good hands. Would highly recommend booking with Missy and I’m sure Bella looks forward to her next visit!

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Sitter Profile Image: Ashley D.
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Ashley D.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
22 years of experience
Grimes, IA, 50111

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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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
53 reviews
15 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Ankeny, IA, 50023

I can’t say enough good things about Kayla! She responds quickly and is so easy to work with. She watched my dog in her home and made leaving my pup so easy and I came home to a calm, stress-free dog. She kept in touch and sent pictures to reassure me they were doing great. Best of all, my dog loved her!! Thanks Kayla!

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Sitter Profile Image: Kevin R.
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Kevin R.
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27 reviews
9 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA, 50309

Kevin was absolutely wonderful with my sweet Terry. From the very first day, he kept in constant communication, sharing updates that truly put my heart at ease. It was clear that Terry was not just cared for, but genuinely loved and treated like family during the 9 days she stayed with him. I’m so grateful to have found Kevin through Rover, and I wouldn’t hesitate for a second to trust him with Terry again. Highly, highly recommended!

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Sitter Profile Image: Morgan H.
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Morgan H.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
102 reviews
24 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Beaverdale, Des Moines, IA, 50310

Morgan took amazing care of our senior dog Riley! He was so comfortable with her and she did amazing sharing pictures with us while we were away. Definitely recommend her!

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Sitter Profile Image: Alexandra H.
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Alexandra H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
342 reviews
78 repeat clients
21 years of experience
Beaverdale, Des Moines, IA, 50310

Alexandra made me feel very comfortable leaving Homie with her for a week. Her house is perfectly set up for dogs and she has a massive backyard. She washed Homie’s bedding before we picked him up and his food bowls too. She provided photos every day and really kept us reassured that he was well taken care of.

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Sitter Profile Image: Scott S.
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Scott S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
665 reviews
312 repeat clients
20 years of experience
West Des Moines, IA, 50265

My dog Nugget has been staying with Scott & Jess for a few years now. THEY ARE WONDERFUL!! They always provide updates and are very flexible with schedules. My dog is always excited to go see them. 10/10 recommend them!

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Sitter Profile Image: Alicia N.
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Alicia N.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
14 reviews
5 repeat clients
11 years of experience
Beaverdale, Beaverdale, IA, 50310

Alicia and Dan were wonderful with Gizmo and sent along awesome daily updates and photos which really set me at ease. It seems like they integrated him into their family with their little cutie as well and made Gizmo feel really comfortable and happy. I’d absolutely use their services again! A+

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Sitter Profile Image: Rachael B.
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Rachael B.
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10 reviews
2 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Windsor Heights, IA, 50324

Rachael was amazing. She responded back quickly and got a meet & greet done with. She listened to instructions and seems passionate about canine care! Definitely recommend and will continue to hire her!

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Sitter Profile Image: Maricela V.
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Maricela V.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
2 repeat clients
4 years of experience
McKinley School, Des Moines, IA, 50315

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!

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Sitter Profile Image: Hayley & Zach K.
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Hayley & Zach K.
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$30
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10 years of experience
Waukee, IA, 50263

About: I have had pets my entire adult life, and I know how important it is to you to find the right person to take care of them while you’re away. I am committed to taking care of your pets like they’re my own, and I’m excited to provide lots of love and fun! I work from home, and my husband is a full time dad, so we’d be happy to spend time with your pets, go for walks as a family, and see to their every need! We have pet gates throughout the home, extra kennels if needed, and a fenced in yard. We are also comfortable giving medication orally or via injection if needed.

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Kimberlee and Mitchell were great. Peggy felt right at home and they shared photos and status updates throughout her stay. Will definitely book again and would recommend their services to anyone. Peggy had so much fun and will sleep for days.

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Matthew S.
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Ashley and her family did a great job caring for our Ziggy over a recent long weekend. She provided several pictures of Ziggy while we were on vacation to let us know he was getting along just fine. I would definitely book again with Ashley in the future.

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Brian E.
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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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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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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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The average cost for Pet Boarding in Grimes on Rover is $43.29 per night (as of July 2026). However, all sitters set their own rates based on experience, location, and availability.

Rover makes budgeting the cost of Pet Boarding easy. As long as your dates and pet profiles are correct, the price you see before you book is the same price you pay for Pet Boarding. For more information on service fees, click here .

There are 419 sitters on Rover for Pet Boarding in Grimes. About 88% of Grimes sitters can respond to requests in under 60 minutes. Whether you’re planning ahead for holidays, need last-minute care, or need same-day coverage for an urgent trip, you can message multiple sitters at once to find available care.

Once you find the right match, you can arrange a Meet & Greet to ensure they are a perfect fit for your pet’s personality before confirming.

If you would like updates while you’re away, you can discuss with your sitter how many or how frequent you’d like those updates to be. The Rover app allows sitters to send photos, videos, and messages about your pet, including how many pee or poop breaks occurred. You can message your sitter at any time through the app and our support team is available 24/7 by email or chat if you have concerns.

The personalized, in-home nature of pet care through Rover can mean more individual attention for your pet.

The Rover Guarantee is Rover’s commitment to your peace of mind every time you book. It includes 24/7 customer support, sitter access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals for diagnostic issues, and a reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care in the rare event something goes wrong.

All bookings are backed by the Rover Guarantee , which provides up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care reimbursement.

A Meet & Greet is a short introductory meeting between you, your pet, and a sitter. It can take place in person or virtually, although we recommend in-person so that your pet can get to know your sitter or the new environment. During the Meet & Greet, you will have a chance to walk through your pet's routine, medical needs, and unique quirks. Take the time to ask your sitter questions about their skills and expertise, and make sure the fit feels right for everyone. Most pet parents and sitters on Rover welcome Meet & Greets because the process can give confidence and peace of mind for service experiences, especially for longer stays or first-time bookings.

Every sitter on Rover is required to pass a background check before listing their services. This process confirms their identity and indicates they are not on the Department of Justice’s National Sex Offender Public Website or have any disqualifying offenses.

Beyond ID checks, you can review each sitter's star rating, read verified reviews from other pet parents, and see how many repeat clients they have. Every booking is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care. For more details, visit Rover's Trust & Safety page .

While each sitter sets their own vaccine requirements, staying up-to-date on your dog’s vaccines is the best way to be "boarding ready". Vaccinations help create a safe environment for all pets under a sitter’s care.

Many sitters in IA ask that dogs be up to date on core vaccines like the Canine Parvovirus, Canine Distemper, Canine Adenovirus, Bordetella, and Rabies. Cats may be required to have Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis and Rabies up to date.

By discussing your pet's health history early, you’re adding a layer of confidence for you and your sitter before the booking begins.

Emergency support is available by phone or email in English 24/7. When an incident occurs, we recommend that sitters contact our Trust & Safety team immediately so that they can connect your sitter with a board-certified veterinarian or offer other resources to help.

If a sitter needs to cancel at the last minute, Rover’s reservation protection means our team will work with you to find a suitable replacement as quickly as possible.

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