Pet Sitting & Drop Ins in Kirkwood Glen, Des Moines, IA
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Top rated Kirkwood Glen pet sitters
“Thank you so much for taking such good care of my lil angel!! So glad she got snuggles and you set her up with her one of her favorite shows without even knowing - total cat whisperer! 😻💖”
“Monica was great to work with! She was flexible in planning, communicative about her visits, and patient and loving towards our dog. She put in a lot of effort to keep our dog active and comfortable while we were away. We will plan to book her again in the future!”
“Jenevieve is a lifesaver! We have a very particular dog who doesn't like everyone he meets so we were nervous to leave him. She generously did a meet and greet with him beforehand and we found out he really liked her, which was a huge relief! She treated him like the spoiled king he is and she was so helpful sending us updates throughout her visits and kept us in the know about how our baby was doing. We are so grateful for her and her excellent service! Could not recommend her more!”
“My animals love Cory. He goes above and beyond, even taking my ten year old Pom Lily home with him during tornado warnings. I never have to worry with Cory taking care of my animals. He’s very responsible and kind.”
“Morgan was absolutely phenomenal! We have some older cats who require medication and she was a pro! Will definitely be reaching out again the next time we leave town.”
“This was our first time using Rover. We asked Lisa to see about helping us out when we were going out of town because she has many repeat customers and great reviews. She agreed to watch our cats and came to our house prior to meet the cats and get any special directions. Lisa asked questions and even got to pet a few of our cats. During out vacation she stopped by and kept us updated on how things were going including pictures! Thanks Lisa! We look forward to seeing you next vacation!”
“Hanna is so attentive and great with Ole!”
“Ali did a wonderful job with drop-in sessions for my senior dog. He loved her visits and was always happy and tired afterwards. Ali’s communication is prompt and clear. A member of my household is immunocompromised so we take precautions around illness, and Ali was flexible and very respectful.”
“I can't recommend Kassy highly enough! She did an exceptional job taking care of Bella. Kassy was incredibly detailed in her updates, providing thorough reports and sending plenty of pictures, which really put our minds at ease. Bella was clearly well taken care of, and we're so grateful for Kassy's attentive care”
“This was our first time using Rover and Allison went above and beyond taking care of our two cats while we were out of town!! She sent us pictures and kept us updated every day. We will definitely book with her again in the future!”
“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.”
“Anna is Amazing! She does a great job communicating with me, keeps us updated, and our furbabies love her!!!”
“Troy was awesome with Asher!! Left very detailed feedback, and got him some much needed exercise during the day while I'm gone. Asher was very tired after, which is the goal! I have no complaints and would recommend to anyone looking to supplement some socialization and exercise for their pets.”
“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!”
“Just got home to two happy animals tonight after a weekend away. Amethyst kept me up to speed during her visits and gave our dog and cat great attention. Really appreciate her taking our request on short notice too.”
“Appreciated Brad initiating a meet and greet prior to services. He was prompt, and had a genuine interest in providing the same care my dog was use to. Thanks Brad ~ Abby had a good ol time!!”
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.
“I have 3 dogs who are a handful! Katherine jumped right in and took on the challenge. I can tell she treats them well based on their reaction to her coming over. I also love the photos she takes for the rover cards!”
“We are so happy we found Natasha! This was our first Rover experience. We wanted to try in-home care, as our dogs were returning from a previous kennel stressed and sick. Natasha was the perfect choice. She was professional and caring and our dogs loved her right away. She sent lots of pictures and write-ups with every visit. It was a perfect experience and we’ve already booked her again!”
About: Hi there! So a little bit about me. I am a big dog lover. I grew up helping to train my dogs and teach them good manners & recall, and I have gone through three different certified puppy training courses. I am currently in grad school at Des Moines University, and I miss getting to be around animals. I love the adventure of getting to take dogs for walks, and I am excited to be apart of the Rover community! As a student on clinical rotations, my schedule reflects a typical 8-10 hour day that usually starts at 7am-5pm. I am available to take care of animals around this time. I am comfortable navigating different pet needs whether the animal stays in a crate, outside, or roams freely. It is important that the animal is comfortable and feels safe with me.
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1. Javon L.
“Thank you so much for taking such good care of my lil angel!! So glad she got snuggles and you set her up with her one of her favorite shows without even knowing - total cat whisperer! 😻💖”
2. Monica D.
“Monica was great to work with! She was flexible in planning, communicative about her visits, and patient and loving towards our dog. She put in a lot of effort to keep our dog active and comfortable while we were away. We will plan to book her again in the future!”
3. Jenevieve Y.
“Jenevieve is a lifesaver! We have a very particular dog who doesn't like everyone he meets so we were nervous to leave him. She generously did a meet and greet with him beforehand and we found out he really liked her, which was a huge relief! She treated him like the spoiled king he is and she was so helpful sending us updates throughout her visits and kept us in the know about how our baby was doing. We are so grateful for her and her excellent service! Could not recommend her more!”
4. Cory G.
“My animals love Cory. He goes above and beyond, even taking my ten year old Pom Lily home with him during tornado warnings. I never have to worry with Cory taking care of my animals. He’s very responsible and kind.”
5. Morgan H.
“Morgan was absolutely phenomenal! We have some older cats who require medication and she was a pro! Will definitely be reaching out again the next time we leave town.”
6. Lisa W.
“This was our first time using Rover. We asked Lisa to see about helping us out when we were going out of town because she has many repeat customers and great reviews. She agreed to watch our cats and came to our house prior to meet the cats and get any special directions. Lisa asked questions and even got to pet a few of our cats. During out vacation she stopped by and kept us updated on how things were going including pictures! Thanks Lisa! We look forward to seeing you next vacation!”
7. Hanna G.
“Hanna is so attentive and great with Ole!”
8. Alexandra H.
“Ali did a wonderful job with drop-in sessions for my senior dog. He loved her visits and was always happy and tired afterwards. Ali’s communication is prompt and clear. A member of my household is immunocompromised so we take precautions around illness, and Ali was flexible and very respectful.”
9. Kassy D.
“I can't recommend Kassy highly enough! She did an exceptional job taking care of Bella. Kassy was incredibly detailed in her updates, providing thorough reports and sending plenty of pictures, which really put our minds at ease. Bella was clearly well taken care of, and we're so grateful for Kassy's attentive care”
10. Allison G.
“This was our first time using Rover and Allison went above and beyond taking care of our two cats while we were out of town!! She sent us pictures and kept us updated every day. We will definitely book with her again in the future!”
11. Andrea M.
“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.”
12. Anna B.
“Anna is Amazing! She does a great job communicating with me, keeps us updated, and our furbabies love her!!!”
13. Troy D.
“Troy was awesome with Asher!! Left very detailed feedback, and got him some much needed exercise during the day while I'm gone. Asher was very tired after, which is the goal! I have no complaints and would recommend to anyone looking to supplement some socialization and exercise for their pets.”
14. Jessica D.
“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!”
15. Amethyst O.
“Just got home to two happy animals tonight after a weekend away. Amethyst kept me up to speed during her visits and gave our dog and cat great attention. Really appreciate her taking our request on short notice too.”
16. Brad C.
“Appreciated Brad initiating a meet and greet prior to services. He was prompt, and had a genuine interest in providing the same care my dog was use to. Thanks Brad ~ Abby had a good ol time!!”
17. Nathaniel R.
“Nathan would make a great candidate for a rover pet sitter. Not only has he pet sat for me several times, but I have continuously seen his calm and caring demeanor around all animals we encounter. Whenever he is around my cats, they immediately warm up to him and even let him groom them in ways I have trouble doing myself. I have seen this happen amongst our friend’s pets as well. Even the timid ones eventually warm up to him, as he is truly an animal whisperer. He cares for his own pets in ways that I rarely see others do, going above and beyond to ensure they are healthy, groomed, and cared for. He has watched my cats on several occasions and I always know I am leaving them in good hands. He does more than just check the food water and litter box, he actually plays with them and checks on their wellbeing. I always know my home will be secure and clean, as I left it, when Nathan comes over to check on my animals. He would be my top choice for a pet sitter.”
18. Katherine P.
“I have 3 dogs who are a handful! Katherine jumped right in and took on the challenge. I can tell she treats them well based on their reaction to her coming over. I also love the photos she takes for the rover cards!”
19. Natasha A.
“We are so happy we found Natasha! This was our first Rover experience. We wanted to try in-home care, as our dogs were returning from a previous kennel stressed and sick. Natasha was the perfect choice. She was professional and caring and our dogs loved her right away. She sent lots of pictures and write-ups with every visit. It was a perfect experience and we’ve already booked her again!”
20. Gretchen B.
“Gretchen is absolutely great with dogs. Very friendly and personable, and she is very responsive and responsible. Highly recommend her services for dog walking or sitting!”
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Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple pet sitters about your booking. Typically, pet sitters on Rover respond in under an hour.
Experience can vary widely from pet sitter to pet sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing pet sitters available in Kirkwood Glen.
Rover makes it easy to find Kirkwood Glen pet sitters to provide loving care from their own home. The background-checked, 5-star pet sitters you can find on Rover will welcome your pet into their home when you’re away—whether it’s just for the weekend or longer. Pet sitting is great for:
- Pets of all ages and abilities, including puppies
- Pet parents looking for a safe, loving alternative to a kennel
- Pets who’d love to socialize with their pet sitter’s pets
Yes! Sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your pet sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your pet 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.
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