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Sitter Profile Image: Holly T.
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Holly T.
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$35
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4.9 out of 5 stars
41 reviews
10 repeat clients
35 years of experience
Norwalk, IA, 50211

Awesome was flexible with time, sent lots of photos, and very friendly. Great space for high energy dogs and friends for dogs to hang out with!

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Claire G.
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Melanie R.
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$38
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5.0 out of 5 stars
35 reviews
13 repeat clients
40 years of experience
West Des moines, IA, 50265

My wife and I left the country for about 10 days and were worried because we have never left our dog with strangers or in a kennel because he is older and adopted. He has a weird routine and glaucoma so he needed a little extra care but they handled him perfectly and he fit right into their routine. Melanie and her family saved us 100%! They constantly sent us pics and updates on him which made us feel better. They took care of him as if he was part of their family and we greatly appreciate it. 10/10!

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Cynthia B.
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$35
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4.9 out of 5 stars
16 reviews
3 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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Alice b.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
151 reviews
55 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Magnolia Park, Des Moines, IA, 50315

Alice is a Frenchie whisperer! Seriously, if you have French Bulldogs, stop your search and book her NOW. She swooped in last-minute and saved the day, taking amazing care of our two boys for 5 nights!! They were absolutely spoiled (which we fully endorse!) and had a blast playing with her adorable Frenchie. It's like they went on a little Frenchie vacation! Alice is incredibly sweet and we could tell our pups adored her. We'll be booking her again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Lisa S.
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Lisa S.
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$35
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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

Our little dog, Sophie, is an older Dachsund mix and very shy with strangers. Lisa is wonderful with her and always keeps us updated on how she is doing. We had an emergency this time and needed an extra night and they came through for us! I would recommend them to anyone who is looking for a caring, patient and reliable sitter for their dog.

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Carole J.
Sitter Profile Image: Becky D.
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Becky D.
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$38
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4.8 out of 5 stars
19 reviews
5 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Saint Charles, IA, 50240

Becky took care of Silky very well and took him for walks and updated regularly regarding how he was doing. She also picked him up and dropped him off which was very convenient especially with the bad weather with snow at the time.

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Sitter Profile Image: Debora K.
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Debora K.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
37 reviews
10 repeat clients
45 years of experience
WINTERSET, IA, 50273

Deborah is always great. This is the third time she has watched Harley for us. And even though this was last minute, I only asked her the evening before, she was willing to take him. And he is always happy when I pick him up. Thank you so much Deborah!

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Diana C.
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
96 reviews
32 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Urbandale, IA, 50322

Another amazing stay! My dog has such a blast at their place, and I love getting lots of photos and updates while I’m away. Can’t say thank you enough!!

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Shaelea R.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
26 reviews
12 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Greater South Side, Des Moines, IA, 50315

Shaelea was warm and welcoming to my doggo. I was anxious leaving him at a new person's home, but I had nothing to worry about! He had a great time and came home happy! Shaelea was great with communication and flexible with pickup and drop-off. I would recommend her and would happily board with her again.

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Sitter Profile Image: Evan H.
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Evan H.
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$43
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4.9 out of 5 stars
176 reviews
75 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Norwalk, IA, 50211

Wiley stay with Evan and his family was great! We received pictures/videos everyday which we greatly appreciated. This was our first time using Rover, and Evan made us feel very comfortable with the whole process. Wiley was greatly taken care of and we could tell he had a good time. The yard was perfect for our dog to run around and get the outside time he needs daily. They even walked Wiley to the park. We will be using Evan in the future.

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Meagan N.
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$44
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5.0 out of 5 stars
88 reviews
26 repeat clients
25 years of experience
ankeny, IA, 50023

Meagan was so wonderful with our dog, Jemma! We didn't worry about a thing while we were out of town. Meagan was organized, kind and thoughtful!

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Melissa K.
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Jenevieve Y.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
288 reviews
82 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Fairmont Park, Des Moines, IA, 50317

Communication was excellent! I was able to let her know everything my pup needed and she was willing and able to provide it and more. He had a blast and made new friends! Will definitely be boarding with her again!

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Carmen M.
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
104 reviews
42 repeat clients
56 years of experience
Beaverdale, Des Moines, IA, 50310

Cassandra was very understanding and accommodating of our Doggo's anxiousness. She sent us great photos of his time with her and he seemed relaxed and content. Love to work with her again!

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Lynne P.
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
30 reviews
15 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: Kevin R.
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Kevin R.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
28 reviews
9 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA, 50309

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.

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Ryan S.
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Samantha & Matt M.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
240 reviews
111 repeat clients
28 years of experience
Waukee, IA, 50263

Sam watched our dog Zara for a week and was great with her! She communicates great and sends lots of pictures. She also hit her good exercise throughout. Would definitely recommend her

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Ashly B.
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$28
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5.0 out of 5 stars
55 reviews
13 repeat clients
35 years of experience
Windsor Heights, IA, 50324

This was our first rover experience and I don’t think we could have asked for a better one. Ashly took great care of snoopy and sent me some cute pictures as well. He had so much fun playing with the other dogs. We will definitely be back!

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Sitter Profile Image: Amber J.
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Amber J.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
16 reviews
3 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Altoona, IA, 50009

Amber did a great job watching Clover!! She kept us informed on how she was eating and even gave her a few special treats. Clover loved the swimming pool. 🐶 We appreciate the great care she received.

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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
139 reviews
38 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Urbandale, IA, 50322

Jessica was amazing and took great care if our Sumo while we were on vacation. She was a great communicator and sent us updates everyday. It really made our vacation better because we knew Sumo was being well taken care of back home. I will for sure use her service again in the future!

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Sitter Profile Image: Osvaldo M.
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Osvaldo M.
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$45
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4.9 out of 5 stars
86 reviews
32 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Lower Beaver, Des Moines, IA, 50310

my mary J had an amazing time with the Osvaldo family ! she got to meet news friends and was in such a good mood when she got home . they made sure her food and water bowl stayed full and that she was happy and comfortable!

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Rena H.
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The median cost per night for dog boarding in Indianola is $40

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The average cost for Dog Boarding in Indianola on Rover is $33.3 per night (as of August 2026). However, all sitters set their own rates based on experience, location, and availability.

Rover makes budgeting the cost of Dog 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 Dog Boarding. For more information on service fees, click here .

As of August 2026, there are 339 sitters on Rover offering Dog Boarding across Indianola. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.

Every sitter on Rover has their own rhythm and routine, but most will follow the flow that keeps your dog happiest. Sitters can give meals on your dog's regular schedule, provide a comfortable place for sleep, and plenty of one-on-one attention.

95% of Indianola sitters also include daily walks in the neighborhood during dog boarding stays. You can also request photo and message updates throughout the stay so you can see which Indianola landmarks or neighborhoods your dog is enjoying.

If your dog is a little shy, consider booking a one-night trial stay! This practice run can boost your and your dog’s confidence before your trip.

Preparing for drop-off is easy when you have a checklist! To help your dog settle into their Indianola home-away-from-home, we recommend packing:

  • Health and safety essentials such as their ID tags, vaccination records, medication, and emergency vet or secondary caregiver contacts.
  • Food and gear such as harnesses, collars, food (portioned by day), and an item that smells like you.
  • Special instructions such as a list of training cues, medical administration needs, or favorite hang-out spots in your Indianola.

Tip: You can upload your dog’s routine and medical info directly onto their profile so your sitter always has the details at their fingertips.

You and your Indianola sitter can schedule drop-off and pick-up in a way that works best for the both of you—and your dog. Most sitters offer flexible times for drop-off and pick-up but the easiest way to confirm those times will be through in-app messaging. Confirm your arrival time the day of pick-up and drop-off can also help keep the process smooth and organized.

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.

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.

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

If a health concern arises during a stay, your sitter is instructed to contact you and our Trust & Safety team immediately and, if needed, take your dog to the closest veterinarian. Through our Trust & Safety support team, sitters can ask for diagnostic advice from a qualified veterinary professional if your dog is showing signs of possible illness.

For extra peace of mind, you can also prepare an authorization form for your regular vet. An authorization form outlines your preferred method of care and allows your sitter to bring your pet into their regular clinic.

Every qualified booking made on Rover is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes reimbursement for eligible emergency vet care.

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