House Sitting in King-Irving Park, Des Moines, IA

“Nadine was absolutely professional, always sent me pictures and little notes about anything going on with my dog. Followed instructions to the letter.”

Joseph W.

“Great communication and daily photos/videos. This was our first time leaving our dog, so she didn't eat for the first day we were gone. We collaborated on some problem solving, and she decided she could eat again with the help of some peanut butter. House was well cared for, as well.”

Ariel G.

“We left for a full week. I was really nervous to leave my 2 dogs and cat with a “stranger” but Allison provided us with a visit before our trip to make sure that we felt comfortable with her as well as the puppies. The day we left she show up on time as scheduled and she make me feel really good before we left assuring me that everything will be okay. Every day she send me pictures of my puppies and she gave me constant updates. My dogs absolutely love her, and even the cat that really doesn’t like anybody, warm up to her. If you are looking on someone reliable and loving to take care of your best friends I should absolutely recommend Allison.”

Maria José J.

“Jessica was an amazing house sitter. The boys got spoiled with her and she was so loving to them. Hey miss her already. She was very prompt with communication. We plan on using her again in the future. Thank you Jessica!!”

Lacey M.

“We were apprehensive leaving Joey with someone we didn’t know due to some special needs but felt at ease when connecting with Dawn during our meet and greet. Dawn was great and Joey was well cared for. She provided us with updates and we didn’t worry about him one bit. We’ll definitely ask Dawn to care for Joey again!! Thank you Dawn!!”

Amy W.

“Nancy was amazing!!!! She sent us pictures every day. Took them for walks and gave their meds. Our old ladies are a lot and she never once complained. We would definitely use her again!!!!”

Michelle t.

“This was my first time with Molly watching the boys. She was awesome! She sent so many pictures and videos which was great, I could tell that they were comfortable with her. She even let them sleep with her and hog the bed! I had several issues with my flights and she was more than willing to be on standby if I didn’t make it home on time. I’ll definitely use Molly again in the future 🌟”

Erica M.

“Andrea did a great job sitting with our dog. Zoey was happy when we returned home. I appreciated the updates throughout the stay. Our house was clean and neat upon our return.”

Gretchen H.

“Cory is awesome! Always communicates and is on time. One of the best dog sitters we have ever had! Thanks Cory we never worry when we leave Elvis with you!”

Laurie N.

“We love Lisa! And more importantly our furbabies love Lisa! She is always extremely communicative, respectful, and kind. The absolute best sitter we’ve had and truly cannot express how grateful we are to her!”

Destinee W.

“I was very pleased with the loving care Jovan gave my dog. She gave me updates, and my dog was very happy when I returned home. Jovan also took excellent care of my home. I appreciate all she did.”

Patricia H.

About: I’ve taken care of our family dogs since I could walk, including several Boston terriers, a sweet black lab, and a very lazy Bassett hound. I am experienced in senior care and medication administration as well. I now live with my two cats, Olive and Saltine. They are my literal children and I love them to death. I’m working full-time, but I’m available weekday mornings, lunch hour and evenings as well as full-time on weekends. Let me know what you need and I can try to make it happen! I strive to treat your fur babies and your home as if they’re my own. I’m attentive to detail and will follow your instructions to the letter.

“Zaira was wonderful with my pups! She stopped by earlier in the day to meet the pups and get the lay of the land and I really appreciated that. She was very professional and courteous and cared for my pups in a very loving way. Making them relaxed and comfortable. Zaira has great communication skills and kept my piece of mind with pictures and kept me informed while I was away. I would re-book with her without hesitation.”

Christopher S.

“We would highly recommend Jess to anyone who needs a pet sitter. She was easy to communicate with. She sent us daily updates and pictures like we requested. She was respectful of our home and kept it nice and tidy. We didn't have any worries leaving town with her watching our house and dog. We met her prior to hiring her which put our minds at ease. She bonded with our dog and I would say my dog misses having her here. We will definitely hire her again the next time we leave town.”

Todd V.

“Sophia was great! She stayed with Tiffany while we Al were out of town for the holidays and when we got home Tiffany was so happy and calm. I’m always nervous leaving our senior girl with anyone, but Sophia sent us updates and pictures and made sure everything went smoothly.”

Brittany M.

About: Rover Hi, I’m Bri and I can’t wait to meet your pet! I’m a current pet owner to two blue heeler mixes (Minerva, 4.5; Raven 3) and a cat (Little Girl, 14). Before these fuzzball, I grew up in a house hold that always had a cat and dog. I’m comfortable with big dogs, puppies, high energy dogs, anxious/reactive* dogs (I suggest in-home drop in appointments before scheduling walks for these cases), and elderly/post-surgery/rehab pups. I walk my dogs on harnesses and use a waist leash and would prefer to do the same with yours (I have a few sizes if you don’t have a harness and are comfortable with me walking your dog on one.) l also have a dog clip bike attachment if your dog loves to run and would be interested in learning how to walk alongside, then later run with the bike. *Note on reactivity: Though not a trainer, I have experience with dogs who easily surpass their thresholds. We’ve exclusively done science-backed reward-based/positive reinforcement training through several sessions at Knox Canine Training, behavioral classes & agility through Zoom Room Dog Training, worked one-on-one with a couple in-home trainers, and extensively trained alongside the Zak George YouTube channel. Even with all this, Minerva has struggled with barrier reactivity. When she can’t get to THE THING (bicyclist/other dog/runner/etc.) because she’s on leash, in a car, or behind a fence or window, her anxiety takes her very quickly over her threshold. To an outsider looking in, this looks frightening (lunging, baring teeth, scary barking, etc.). I say all this because I want you to know that if you are dealing with similar behaviors, I’m not scared of your dog. I’m more than willing to sit by their kennel until they calm down, play touch or the name game until they’re focused, or just work on basic commands in the living room to get them physically and mentally stimulated when you can’t be home. If we only make it half way down the block and back because you’re working on leash pulling and want them to sit every time they tug, I’m down. I firmly believe reactive dogs aren’t bad dogs and they just need to be cared for differently. I am a business owner and our hours of operation are in the evenings. During the day I work from home on a contract basis, so this gives me a lot of free time to hit those tricky hours for you! When I come to your home, you can expect me to love your babies as much as you do! I will meet all play, potty and feeding requirements set out as well as any scritches, snuggle sessions and medical needs as asked. I do have experience with cat insulin injections as well as oral syringe medications.

“Pete did an excellent job with our fur babies while we were away! Even our bashful cat Petunia succumbed to his charms. Pete sent us photos multiple times while we were gone. It was reassuring to see our fur-kids doing well. The house was well maintained upon our return. We will be reaching out again to book with Pete.”

Jamalyn S.

About: I live and work downtown (full-time remote). I can host your pet overnight in my home; stay overnight in your home if needed. Pop-in visits to provide breaks, walks, feeding. I can also provide day care services if needed. I do not have a crate but bringing your own crate is optional but not required. House broken/trained is preferred. I prefer to host 1 dog at a time. 2 dogs from the same household would be possible but prefer not to mix dogs from multiple households. I work remote full-time Mon to Fri 8-5. Can do pop-in visits, walks and feeding as needed or on a set schedule that works best for your pet's current routine Condo here and unfortunately do not have a yard but there are lots of green spaces near my condo at 10th and Mulberry. Space is over 1200 sq ft so plenty of room for your pet. I do have a small (Havanese) 8mos old puppy that loves attention but is very smart and picks up on queues from other dogs. Shy and timid upon introduction and will play only if the other dog engages. Loves people and attention.

“Travis was exceptionally quick to respond and very attentive to my three dogs. Two of my dogs can be hyper and he never once seemed put off by their behaviors. I got photo updates from him without having to ask and he was on time to get to my house before we left out of state. If we needed a sitter again, we’d definitely book with Travis.”

Kyly N.

About: I grew up on a farm, caring for pets of all shapes and sizes! I've had many dogs over the years, from young to old and big to small. I am experienced with giving medication, baths, nail trims and love! I am very adaptable to your pets needs. For the summer, I work weekdays two hours a day with some volunteer work on the side. I have occasional shifts on my campus that may be longer but will know in advance if I am available that day or not to make sure the pet sitting does not overlap. Starting August 25th, I have classes that last 3-4 hours during the day Monday-Thursday. If your pet can wait that long for me to come back, I am available to book! I am still fully free Friday-Sunday. I am able to host pets in my apartment! I live in an upstairs apartment and spend most of my time there. I have a 360°camera installed to watch your pet if I have to spend any time away. My apartment complex has a spacious lawn that is entirely fenced in. In my clients home, I am extra careful to follow any house rules. In case of overnight caretaking, I am comfortable with any sleeping arrangements (couch etc.). My top priorities are your pup and your preferences!