Dog Boarding in Magnolia Park, Des Moines, IA
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“Absolute best sitter! My dog and cat absolutely love Jen and her family and she is truly a gem of a human being. She is 100% our go-to! Wonderful care and we are so grateful.”


“Madison was very friendly. Seemed to really enjoy taking care of my dog. Sent lots of pics and kept me updated. Nice spacious back yard. Would definetly recommend.”


“Lisa continues to be awesome with my dogs. She notices behavior and offers suggestions as well. Love getting all the updates and pics so I feel comfortable with her care. As far as location, being close to the airport is a huge bonus.”


“We are so grateful for Casandra! She played with Noah so much and kept us updated with pictures and videos while we were gone. I know he felt right at home with her. Would highly recommend!”


“I always book Alice to look after my Frenchie. She is so communicative and loves my dog like her own. I know he is in the best hands whenever I drop him off.”


“Oh my gosh!! This was Freyja’s first time ever boarding and she literally found her home away from home. Cory and his spouse were amazing and loved Freyja as their own. I will always have Cory watch my fur babies and so should you!!”


“Jaden did a great job with our dogs. You can tell he is an animal lover! Both of my dogs came back content. He told me they were great, which always makes my heart smile. Thanks Jaden!”



“Traci was awesome! She took great care of Cocoa and I will definitely use her again. You should too for your pet and I guarantee you won't be disappointed ?.”


“Our dog loves going to Justin’s for boarding. He gets excited right when we pull down the street. He takes great care of our dog and always shares updates with us. He’s always the first dog sitter we ask when we are planning a trip out of town.”


“Super nice, great communication! Received pictures&/or videos every day. Coco really seemed to enjoy herself and came back happy and freshly bathed! Thank you!”


“This was our first time away from Stanley for more than a few days. Stanley seemed happy while we were gone and we felt better knowing he was well taken care of! He really likes Christy and Erkam!”



“Evan and his family took great care of our dogs and were responsive to inquiries and drop off/pick up times. They sent photos and said that our dogs behaved well and interacted with their dog and family well. Many thanks!”


About: I have spent my entire life around animals, especially larger, older dogs. I am home full time while classes are online and am very flexible with sitting times. I am currently taking classes online for the summer, so I have plenty of time to take care of your furry friends! I tend to be busier on the weekends but if you give enough time in advance I am pretty flexible. I live in an apartment complex, and don't have a yard, so animals will have to be leashed when outside. I do not have a lot of space, so smaller animals are preferred, especially for longer stays.

“Jill & Dino were absolutely amazing! Thank you so much again for having Athena.”


“She is amazing! Got pictures and videos while on vacation. She actually cares about animals. Will definitely use her again and highly highly highly recommend using her!!!”


“After reading several stellar reviews, I decided to contact Maggie to schedule time for her to kitty-sit my cat, Pebbles. I wasn't quite sure of the time frame to reserve because I didn't know when exactly I would be returning home. Maggie assured me it would be no problem if I needed an extra day. I did, in fact, request an additional day because when I returned home, I was too tired to drive across town to pick up my cat. Maggie said it was fine which I really appreciated! Before I brought Pebbles to Maggie's, I informed her that I wasn't sure how well she would interact with other animals because there are no other pets in my home. Maggie said not to worry and that she has space to separate pets if needed. As anticipated, the next day, Maggie texted to inform me that Pebbles was a bit stressed and did not appreciate the other animals. She kept Pebbles away from the other pets to keep everyone safe and comfortable. Maggie was very good about texting updates and pictures of Pebbles throughout my trip. This was definately peace of mind for me. I have never used a pet sitter before. While on trips, I have either taken my pets to the vet, family, or friends have come to my house to care for them. I was very pleased with Maggie taking care of Pebbles and will definately use her again in the future! I highly recommend Maggie to take care of your pet(s)!”


“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.”


“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!”


“Savannah was an amazing caretaker for my sweet little pup!! She showered her with love and care and kept me updated on how she was doing throughout her stay. Will definitely be booking our stays with her from now on! :)”


“Amazing! A Huge Thank You and Shout Out to Rex! My frenchie has never stayed with someone else before and my anxiety was through the roof. Rex instantly connected with Oliver and made him feel right at home! I loved the communication and the pictures of their day. It definitely put me at ease while I was out of town! I 100% recommend Rex and will be using him for all my future boarding needs! Thank You Rex! Oliver says Thank You too! 💙”

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Jenevieve Y.Star Sitter

“Absolute best sitter! My dog and cat absolutely love Jen and her family and she is truly a gem of a human being. She is 100% our go-to! Wonderful care and we are so grateful.”


Madison P.Star Sitter

“Madison was very friendly. Seemed to really enjoy taking care of my dog. Sent lots of pics and kept me updated. Nice spacious back yard. Would definetly recommend.”


Lisa S.Star Sitter

“Lisa continues to be awesome with my dogs. She notices behavior and offers suggestions as well. Love getting all the updates and pics so I feel comfortable with her care. As far as location, being close to the airport is a huge bonus.”


Casandra L.
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“We are so grateful for Casandra! She played with Noah so much and kept us updated with pictures and videos while we were gone. I know he felt right at home with her. Would highly recommend!”


Alice b.Star Sitter

“I always book Alice to look after my Frenchie. She is so communicative and loves my dog like her own. I know he is in the best hands whenever I drop him off.”


Cory W.Star Sitter

“Oh my gosh!! This was Freyja’s first time ever boarding and she literally found her home away from home. Cory and his spouse were amazing and loved Freyja as their own. I will always have Cory watch my fur babies and so should you!!”


Jaden B.Star Sitter

“Jaden did a great job with our dogs. You can tell he is an animal lover! Both of my dogs came back content. He told me they were great, which always makes my heart smile. Thanks Jaden!”




Traci S.

“Traci was awesome! She took great care of Cocoa and I will definitely use her again. You should too for your pet and I guarantee you won't be disappointed ?.”


Justin Z.

“Our dog loves going to Justin’s for boarding. He gets excited right when we pull down the street. He takes great care of our dog and always shares updates with us. He’s always the first dog sitter we ask when we are planning a trip out of town.”


Mackenzie W.Star Sitter

“Super nice, great communication! Received pictures&/or videos every day. Coco really seemed to enjoy herself and came back happy and freshly bathed! Thank you!”


Christy & Erkam N.

“This was our first time away from Stanley for more than a few days. Stanley seemed happy while we were gone and we felt better knowing he was well taken care of! He really likes Christy and Erkam!”




Evan H.
Star Sitter


“Evan and his family took great care of our dogs and were responsive to inquiries and drop off/pick up times. They sent photos and said that our dogs behaved well and interacted with their dog and family well. Many thanks!”


Andrea G.
“Great person, great sitter. I've known her for years and she always shows so much love and care for all the dogs she meets. Her dedication to the safety and happiness of the dogs she looks over is truly admirable.”


Jill & Dino C.

“Jill & Dino were absolutely amazing! Thank you so much again for having Athena.”


Shaelea R.

“She is amazing! Got pictures and videos while on vacation. She actually cares about animals. Will definitely use her again and highly highly highly recommend using her!!!”


Maggie G.

“After reading several stellar reviews, I decided to contact Maggie to schedule time for her to kitty-sit my cat, Pebbles. I wasn't quite sure of the time frame to reserve because I didn't know when exactly I would be returning home. Maggie assured me it would be no problem if I needed an extra day. I did, in fact, request an additional day because when I returned home, I was too tired to drive across town to pick up my cat. Maggie said it was fine which I really appreciated! Before I brought Pebbles to Maggie's, I informed her that I wasn't sure how well she would interact with other animals because there are no other pets in my home. Maggie said not to worry and that she has space to separate pets if needed. As anticipated, the next day, Maggie texted to inform me that Pebbles was a bit stressed and did not appreciate the other animals. She kept Pebbles away from the other pets to keep everyone safe and comfortable. Maggie was very good about texting updates and pictures of Pebbles throughout my trip. This was definately peace of mind for me. I have never used a pet sitter before. While on trips, I have either taken my pets to the vet, family, or friends have come to my house to care for them. I was very pleased with Maggie taking care of Pebbles and will definately use her again in the future! I highly recommend Maggie to take care of your pet(s)!”


Kevin R.Star Sitter

“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.”


Maricela V.

“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!”


Savannah H.Star Sitter

“Savannah was an amazing caretaker for my sweet little pup!! She showered her with love and care and kept me updated on how she was doing throughout her stay. Will definitely be booking our stays with her from now on! :)”


Rex D.

“Amazing! A Huge Thank You and Shout Out to Rex! My frenchie has never stayed with someone else before and my anxiety was through the roof. Rex instantly connected with Oliver and made him feel right at home! I loved the communication and the pictures of their day. It definitely put me at ease while I was out of town! I 100% recommend Rex and will be using him for all my future boarding needs! Thank You Rex! Oliver says Thank You too! 💙”
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Experience can vary widely from sitter to sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing sitters available in Magnolia Park.
Rover makes it easy to find Magnolia Park dog boarding sitters to provide loving care from their own home. The background-checked, 5-star sitters you can find on Rover will welcome your dog into their home when you’re away—whether it’s just for the weekend or longer. Dog boarding is great for:
- Dogs of all ages and abilities, including puppies
- Pet parents looking for a safe, loving alternative to a kennel
- Dogs who’d love to socialize with their sitter’s pets
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