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Sitter Profile Image: Madison P.
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1. Madison P.

Dogs deserve the best!
Pleasant Hill, IA, 50327
5.1 mi. away
Boarding, Doggy Day Care
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$31
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
34 reviews
10 repeat clients
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Ollie adored Madison! This was our first booking with Madison and we couldn't be happier. She took excellent care of our pup and sent a ton of adorable pictures!

Availability updated 3 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Jenevieve Y.
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2. Jenevieve Y.

Dogs are children too!!
Fairmont Park, Des Moines, IA, 50317
3.9 mi. away
Boarding, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
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$40
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
94 reviews
42 repeat clients
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Jenevieve was a great sitter for our dogs. Leaving your little ones is very hard, but Jenevieve made everything so easy. I'll absolutely ask her again for our next trips and I highly recommend her great service. Thank you so much for watching Mila and Bruno.

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Sitter Profile Image: Lisa S.
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3. Lisa S.

Stay at home dog mom by airport.
Greater South Side, Des Moines, IA, 50315
2.8 mi. away
Boarding
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$35
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
47 reviews
12 repeat clients
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They treated our Zoey like we do: with love and cuddles! Thank you for all the pictures and the follow up! She even got a free ball! Thanks!!!

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Sitter Profile Image: Scott S.
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4. Scott S.

Pet Lovers Helping You Travel
West Des Moines, IA, 50265
8.6 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
540 reviews
239 repeat clients
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Our two dogs loved their stay with Scott! The communication was excellent and we received pictures every day! They went on daily walks, and had lots of play time outside! We will definitely be booking with Scott again!

Availability updated 6 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Alice b.
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5. Alice b.

Pet lover and adventure lover
Magnolia Park, Des Moines, IA, 50315
1.9 mi. away
Boarding, Doggy Day Care
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$35
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
108 reviews
30 repeat clients
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Always the best! Coco and I absolutely love Alice! She is always accommodating to my schedule, has great availability, takes awesome care of my girl, and my girl adores her time with her and her dog! So lucky to have found Alice 🥰

Availability updated 8 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Carlee J.
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Sitter Profile Image: Carlee J.
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6. Carlee J.

Cozy home and a loving family 🥰
Norwalk, IA, 50211
8.1 mi. away
Boarding
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$35
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
3 repeat clients
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Carlee did great with our pup! We were gone at a music festival, and we received so many updates. We felt that she had a great time with her and her family.

Availability updated 10 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Cory W.
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7. Cory W.

Animal loving go getter. 🐾
Des Moines, IA, 50315
3.3 mi. away
Boarding, House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Doggy Day Care, Dog Walking
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$30
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
15 reviews
4 repeat clients
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Lifesaver and LOVES animals. Never left my dog with anyone other than my mom and I didn’t feel nervous at all. Sent me pictures and played with blaze. BLAZE LOVED THE BIRDS 🤣🫶🏼

Availability updated 32 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Maricela V.
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Sitter Profile Image: Maricela V.
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8. Maricela V.

I like caring for cats and dogs
McKinley School, Des Moines, IA, 50315
0.4 mi. away
Boarding, House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Doggy Day Care, Dog Walking
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$35
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
2 repeat clients
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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!

Availability updated 14 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Mackenzie W.
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9. Mackenzie W.

Caring, compassionate, reliable
Union Park, Des Moines, IA, 50313
3.3 mi. away
Boarding, House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Doggy Day Care, Dog Walking
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$38
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
18 reviews
5 repeat clients
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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!

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Sitter Profile Image: Shaelea R.
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10. Shaelea R.

A home away from home or in home ca
Greater South Side, Des Moines, IA, 50315
2.3 mi. away
Boarding, Doggy Day Care
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$35
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
2 repeat clients
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Happy doggos! Loved that house was clean and organized and kids played with the dogs. They got plenty of snuggles and great fenced in back yard. Thank you!

Availability updated 6 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Alexandra H.
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11. Alexandra H.

UnLEASHing quality care 💞🦮
Beaverdale, Des Moines, IA, 50310
4.8 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
95 reviews
17 repeat clients
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This was an amazing choice for us and we will absolutely reach out again if we need a dog sitter. The dogs clearly had a great time and I'm so glad Hazel was around so they had an extra pal to hangout with. Communicating was easy and we felt well updated (and we loved the photos of the doggos)

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Sitter Profile Image: Evan H.
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12. Evan H.

Rover 101
Dog Trainer with a Fenced in Yard!
Norwalk, IA, 50211
6.5 mi. away
Boarding
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$40
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
162 reviews
69 repeat clients
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Knowledgeable and kind caretakers. My dog seemed to like it there and I appreciated hearing how well he did for them. The pics throughout the week were a very nice bonus (and a comfort). :)

Availability updated 8 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Ashley & Oziel H.
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13. Ashley & Oziel H.

All around animal lover and cuddler
Waveland Park, Des Moines, IA, 50312
3.9 mi. away
Boarding, Drop-In Visits, Doggy Day Care
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$40
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
54 reviews
25 repeat clients
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Ashley and Ozzie took good care of our dog while we vacationed. We appreciated the photos they sent along with updates on how it was going. I was nervous about leaving him but they put my mind at ease with their reassuring words.

Availability updated 3 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Maggie G.
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Sitter Profile Image: Maggie G.
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14. Maggie G.

Work-From-Home Animal Lover
Des Moines, IA, 50317
3.6 mi. away
Boarding, Drop-In Visits, Doggy Day Care
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$38
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
12 reviews
3 repeat clients
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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)!

Availability updated 10 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Ashly B.
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15. Ashly B.

Low rates, big yard, center of town
Windsor Heights, IA, 50324
5.8 mi. away
Boarding, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
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$28
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
29 reviews
6 repeat clients
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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!

Availability updated 19 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Elizabeth W.
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Sitter Profile Image: Elizabeth W.
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16. Elizabeth W.

I like humans but I love dogs!
Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA, 50310
5.6 mi. away
Boarding
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$39
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
104 reviews
33 repeat clients
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Elizabeth was very responsive and asked questions to ensure it was a good fit ahead of time. During our dog’s stay she provided several daily updates with pictures and videos. She had him out playing with new dog friends in the fenced yard, and he came home a tired boy. Highly recommend! We will definitely book her again.

Availability updated 3 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Jill & Dino C.
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17. Jill & Dino C.

Empty nesters who loves ALL dogs!
Des Moines, IA, 50309
1.3 mi. away
Boarding, Dog Walking
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$35
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
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Jersey loved them!

Availability updated 22 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Cory G.
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18. Cory G.

I'll run with your dog! I love dogs
Beaverdale, Des Moines, IA, 50310
4.4 mi. away
Boarding, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
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$35
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
97 reviews
32 repeat clients
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Cory was very responsive and had great communication before and during Moose’s stay! When we picked up Moose after his stay he was happy and tired. He even got to meet new friends! Cory was easy going and handled my high energy dog well!

Availability updated 6 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Heather H.
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19. Heather H.

Your Fur Baby Friend!
Arbor Peaks, Des Moines, IA, 50312
2.3 mi. away
Boarding
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$80
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
16 reviews
4 repeat clients
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Our guy had a wonderful time spending a long weekend with Heather! Heather was super accommodating, got to know our dog, was awesome at sharing updates, and always replied quickly. Chip cannot wait for his next stay with Heather!

Availability updated 8 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Priscilla H.
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20. Priscilla H.

Dog Loving- Expereinced owner!
Fairground, Des Moines, IA, 50317
2.8 mi. away
Boarding, House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Doggy Day Care, Dog Walking
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$35
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
50 reviews
17 repeat clients
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Her and her fiancé came in clutch for us when we had a last minute trip! Our dog was extremely happy when we picked her up. I loved that Priscilla sent me daily updates and lots of pictures! Very big yard space. They were amazing people and very big animal lovers. Your dogs will be in good hands!

Availability updated 2 days ago

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