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Sitter Profile Image: Allison G.
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1. Allison G.

Star Sitter
No lonely pets here!
Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA, 50309
42.0 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
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$55
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
40 reviews
12 repeat clients
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Allison is fantastic! Easy to work with, great communicator, and a thoughtful house sitter. Our dogs were happy and healthy when we came home.

Availability updated 2 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Mackenzie W.
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Sitter Profile Image: Mackenzie W.
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2. Mackenzie W.

Star Sitter
Caring, compassionate, reliable
Union Park, Des Moines, IA, 50313
40.1 mi. away
Boarding, House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Doggy Day Care, Dog Walking
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$45
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
46 reviews
11 repeat clients
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Anthony was so good with our 2 pups. He took on the stages of our puppy with potty training and chewing things up with no problems. Very communicative and great with dogs!

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Sitter Profile Image: Angie M.
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Sitter Profile Image: Angie M.
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3. Angie M.

Everything you need, under one Woof
Bondurant, IA, 50035
30.5 mi. away
Boarding, House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Doggy Day Care, Dog Walking
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$40
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
15 reviews
4 repeat clients
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We would highly recommend Angie for anyone’s pet sitting needs! She didn’t experience any issues with our elderly, special needs dog who requires medication and a Bailey chair to eat in twice a day, who also can be dog reactive on walks. Nor with our senior cat who requires medication daily as well. Our other senior cat who is very skittish even came out to say hi, which I think shows a lot about Angie’s character. We loved the occasional check ins and photos of our pets we received from Angie. On top of all of that, we came home to a clean house. After being gone 10 days. With 3 shedding pets in the house! We feel very fortunate to have found Angie. She will be our top choice for all future pet sitting needs.

Availability updated 16 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Brian S.
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Sitter Profile Image: Brian S.
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4. Brian S.

Pet lover & trustworthy caretaker
Huxley, IA, 50124
34.8 mi. away
House Sitting
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$35
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
2 repeat clients
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Brian was great to have for our 3 big dogs! He not only took great care of the dogs, but also left the house very clean, which was really nice to come home to! I definitely recommend Brian and will work with him again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Amy D.
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Sitter Profile Image: Amy D.
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5. Amy D.

Mother Earth type energy
State Center, IA, 50247
15.3 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits
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$35
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
13 reviews
2 repeat clients
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This was our first pet sitting experience with Amy - she house sat our two pups for 8 days and did an amazing job. Detailed breakdown below: - Communication: We've booked multiple sitters through Rover during various family trips and have a good amount of experience being able to compare several pet sitters. When Amy came to the meet & greet she asked so many detailed questions and took copious notes to ensure she had everything covered. She had a very caring demeanor and our pups liked her right away. Prior to the scheduled pet sitting, we had multiple exchanges over messaging and she was always extremely prompt to respond & provided super thorough responses/details. She was great at communicating during our trip and kept us in the loop on everything going on. She also provided fantastic detailed wrap-up notes to let us know about anything she had observed and things for us to be aware of. We definitely appreciated her communication style as some pet sitters have not always been the most reliable when providing updates or responding to our questions. -During the Stay: We had an incident that occurred with one of our dogs during the booking where our pup ingested something toxic, started throwing up continuously along with shaking. Amy was extremely proactive in reaching out to our main vet multiple times, giving us a full breakdown of the situation with constant updates, reaching out to a second vet on our list for a second opinion, and then taking our dog to animal emergency hospital for treatment & overnight stay. During all this time she constantly kept communication going with us and the emergency clinic. It was a very stressful situation for us as we were out of the country & far away from our where we felt helpless while this was happening. However, Amy did everything in her power to make us feel so much more at ease with how diligently she handled the situation while providing constant monitoring, compassionate care, & attention to our dog during the situation as well as for the remainder of her house sitting that week. Besides, taking care of our pups, Amy also offered and took care of a few things for us including watering our plants, brining in packages, and also proactively doing a load of laundry to wash our towels. She also offered to wash the bedding on the guest bed but we let her know that we appreciated it and didn't want her to do additional extra work. Overall, this was one of the best experiences we have had with a pet sitter. We would definitely book Amy for pet sitting in the future and would highly recommend her! Thank you for taking such great care of our pups! We are grateful for all of your hard work, loving care, take-charge approach in handling an emergency situation, great transparent communication, and true attention to detail! We look forward to working with Amy again in the future. :)

Availability updated 3 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Jessica M.
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Sitter Profile Image: Jessica M.
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6. Jessica M.

Flat Rate and Easy Booking Pet Care
Ames, IA, 50010
37.7 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
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$80
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
2 repeat clients
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Jessica stayed at our home when she watched both our dog and cat. She sent me photos while we were gone and she left the house neat and clean. We would definitely use her again!

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Confirmed availability for Easter Weekend
Sitter Profile Image: Sasha L.
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Sitter Profile Image: Sasha L.
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7. Sasha L.

Rover 101
I am passionate about animals!
Marshalltown, IA, 50158
11.8 mi. away
Boarding, House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
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$40
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
23 reviews
7 repeat clients
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Sasha has been great and a lifesaver. My pup is a lot happier having company when I have to work long days. I appreciate her willingness to follow pretty specific directions for my high needs dog, and she communicated with me throughout the night, whenever she had a question, or just to give updates about how things are going. I am looking forward to the next time my dog gets to see her new friend.

Availability updated today
Confirmed availability for Easter Weekend
Sitter Profile Image: Ellie M.
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Sitter Profile Image: Ellie M.
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8. Ellie M.

Hi there!
Ames, IA, 50014
39.8 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
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$40
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
1 repeat client
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Ellie was phenomenal! We are new to Rover and were worried about leaving our dogs with a new person, but she was very communicative and sent lots of updates which put our minds at ease. The dogs seemed to enjoy her and her energy. We would definitely recommend Ellie and work with her again!

Availability updated 16 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Paul H.
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Sitter Profile Image: Paul H.
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9. Paul H.

I love dogs!
Mingo, IA, 50168
21.2 mi. away
Boarding, House Sitting
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$35
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews

Paul helped watch our Vizsla. He did a great job. Trip was stress free getting Paul's picture updates. Came back to a happy pup, would recommend.

Availability updated 12 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Christopher H.
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Sitter Profile Image: Christopher H.
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10. Christopher H.

Dogs make the world a better place.
Prairie City, IA, 50228
25.6 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
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$35
per night
1 review

Chris LOVES dogs. He’s watched many dogs for multiple friends and loved each one the same. He’s responsible with animals and I’d trust him any day to watch my pets !

Availability updated 16 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Kaitlyn J.
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Sitter Profile Image: Kaitlyn J.
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11. Kaitlyn J.

Love and Care for your Fur Baby
Johnston, IA, 50131
42.9 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Doggy Day Care, Dog Walking
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$50
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
13 reviews
1 repeat client
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Kaitlyn did a wonderful job taking care of our 13 yo female dog in our home while we were away. Kaitlyn took care of all of her needs, including medication and left the house without a trace she was there. Would definitely rebook with her.

Availability updated 6 days ago
Confirmed availability for Easter Weekend
Sitter Profile Image: Caitlyn B.
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12. Caitlyn B.

The friend your pet needs!
Grinnell, IA, 50112
13.6 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
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$27
per night
2 reviews

I can’t say enough good things about Caitlyn! I work a lot and sometimes have very long workdays if I have to do a double shift. Caitlyn always makes sure that my three dogs are happy and content. I have three dogs, two German shepherds and a Great Pyrenees. They can be a lot for people to handle sometimes but Caitlyn has done fantastic! I’d highly recommend for anyone else who wants their own pets taken care of like family!!

Availability updated 4 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Chloé G.
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Sitter Profile Image: Chloé G.
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13. Chloé G.

Loving and flexible care for all pe
Ankeny, IA, 50021
36.6 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
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$65
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
39 reviews
15 repeat clients
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Above and beyond! Thank you Chloe!

Availability updated 6 months ago
Sitter Profile Image: Kaylee M.
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Sitter Profile Image: Kaylee M.
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14. Kaylee M.

Your pet’s new best friend!
Ames, IA, 50010
36.4 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
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$26
per night
1 review

Kaylee has been our dedicated in-home dog sitter for the past two years. Our 3 Pomeranians absolutely adore her! One of our dogs is 12 years old and has a medical condition that requires medication daily, and Kaylee has been diligent about making sure she has her daily meds and is comfortable. We have gone on several long trips, and I can't express how much stress it takes away to know my dogs are safe with Kaylee, and I know she treats them with the utmost love and care. She is the best and I will forever shout her praises for her outstanding pet care!

Availability updated 21 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Maria K.
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Sitter Profile Image: Maria K.
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15. Maria K.

I can’t wait to work with you!
Grinnell, IA, 50112
13.8 mi. away
Boarding, House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Doggy Day Care, Dog Walking
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$32
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
2 repeat clients
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We were on a trip out of country and Maria looked after our 3 dogs and 2 guinea pigs. We had some last-minute unexpected changes that Maria quickly adjusted to. We have a neighbor who does not like dogs which requires some extra attention when the dogs are roaming outside. We did not receive any negative calls! It was a 2 week trip and when we returned, our dogs did not seem stressed. The house was as we left it and the animals all content!

Availability updated 3 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Jolynne T.
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Sitter Profile Image: Jolynne T.
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16. Jolynne T.

Hot Diggity Dog Sitting Services
Fairground, DesMoines, IA, 50613
38.7 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
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$45
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
2 repeat clients
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Vader really enjoyed his time JoLynne. :-)

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Sitter Profile Image: Katianne N.
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Sitter Profile Image: Katianne N.
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17. Katianne N.

I love all furry friends!
Toledo, IA, 52343
19.1 mi. away
Boarding, House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Doggy Day Care, Dog Walking
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$27
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews

Katie watched my dogs/ house for a month while I was in Texas she did so good . She medicated my dog 3 times a day for me . I came home to a cleaner house then when I left she did a very good job and did everything I asked her too.

Availability updated 8 months ago
Sitter Profile Image: Talia M.
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Sitter Profile Image: Talia M.
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18. Talia M.

Vet Experience, 24/7 Pet Care ♡
Ankeny, IA, 50021
36.1 mi. away
Boarding, House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
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$60
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
16 reviews
5 repeat clients
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Talia was phenomenal with our 2 dogs and cat. They bonded very well while we were gone 10 days. Our cat usually hides but she was sleeping calmly out in the open when we returned. Talia played games and she introduced some new commands to our shepherd. Our little dog got his cuddles too. Her training skills and personality were a great match. Our home and pets were left in perfect hands. We definitely would recommend her to anyone needing a pet/home sitter.

Availability updated 10 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Nicole & Matthew B.
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19. Nicole & Matthew B.

Pets treated like family.
Marshalltown, IA, 50158
11.4 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
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$35
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
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Nicole and Matthew are amazing!!! If we could them 10 stars we would. From the willingness to do multiple meet and greets with our dogs and daily photo checkins, you couldn’t ask for anyone better. Thank you both, so much, for watching our fur babies and giving us peace of mind so we could enjoy a much needed family vacation.

Availability updated 53 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Daysi H.
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20. Daysi H.

I love animals, and they love me <3
Grinnell, IA, 50112
13.0 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
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$50
per night
20 years of experience

About: I’ve had cats, dogs, chickens, ducks, and horses growing up. Having a wide range of animals growing up has helped me learn what a pet is wanting and needing. I’m currently a college student, my evening can be flexible as well as my weekends! Willing to work with owners to create a balance that works for me and your pets. I would prefer to have your pet in your home! I think that will be best for your pets safety and mine too. I’m willing to do what the owner is wanting for their pets comfortability.

Availability updated 82 days ago

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