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Sitter Profile Image: Daniel F.
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Daniel F.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
113 reviews
25 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA, 50309

Daniel was amazing! He agreed to watch Jc last minute which was a huge blessing! I would 100% recommend Daniel as he made sure Jc felt safe and loved!

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Jane O.
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$42
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5.0 out of 5 stars
26 reviews
6 repeat clients
11 years of experience
Des Moines, IA, 50309

Jane was great with our two cats, who are not best friends so their cat politics can be a challenge sometimes. They were happy and calm when we got home, and they really enjoyed enrichment and having human and puppy company around. She took great care of our home and made sure to ask for clarification on any household things to check on as well. Thank you, Jane. Being gone is so much easier when you know your fur buddies are well taken care of.

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Christina U.
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$31
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5.0 out of 5 stars
37 reviews
10 repeat clients
8 years of experience
South Park, Des Moines, IA, 50315

Christina was great! Communicated very well and kept us updated on the pets! Returned to a clean house with happy dogs! Will use her again in the future!

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Allison G.
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$58
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5.0 out of 5 stars
122 reviews
35 repeat clients
36 years of experience
Des Moines, IA, 50309

We are happy with our choice and look forward to hiring Allison to come stay in our home with Sadie again soon. Allison is good with communication and timely. Sadie is a big dog, that we don't leave with others often. Allison seemed to handle her with ease and by the pictures we received was comfortable in her company.

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Aaliyah F.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
2 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Des Moines, IA, 50315

Aaliyah watched my two cats while we were on vacation. She went above and beyond taking care of them & our home even though my boys put her in some tough & unexpected situations. There were late nights, early mornings, and lots of phone calls & texts messages. I'd definitely book her again if she'd accept me!

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Andrea M.
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$70
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5.0 out of 5 stars
72 reviews
28 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA, 50309

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.

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Yasmin M.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
79 reviews
30 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Drake, Des Moines, IA, 50311

Yasmin was amazing with my dog Susie! I had total peace of mind knowing she was being taken care of. Great communication and so kind! I’ll definitely use her again 😊

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Torina G.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
33 reviews
11 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA, 50309

Torina was excellent at caring for my 2 dogs over the weekend. Our dogs have different activity levels and needs, and she was great with both of them. She sent lots of pictures while we were away and left the house clean. I've already booked her again for another stay:)

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Molly B.
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$56
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5.0 out of 5 stars
182 reviews
78 repeat clients
9 years of experience
Greater South Side, Des Moines, IA, 50315

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 🌟

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Mackenzie W.
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$75
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5.0 out of 5 stars
126 reviews
32 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Union Park, Des Moines, IA, 50313

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: Monica P.
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Monica P.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
26 reviews
5 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Waveland Park, Des Moines, IA, 50311

Monica was great. Very professional, communicated well, and took great care of the house and our dog. Will definitely be on my list for future sitter or dog walker needs.

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Jenna R.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
39 reviews
13 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Des Moines, IA, 50310

Jenna is awesome and very professional! Great communication, above and beyond in general and my pets loved her. They were relaxed when we got home from our 4 day long trip. 10/10 recommend!!

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Kayla B.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
10 years of experience
Bloomfield-Allen, Des Moines, IA, 50320

Kayla did amazing taking care of our house and pups! Her pics and updates gave us peace of mind leaving the dogs at home during our trip. We definitely would have her watch them again.

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Sitter Profile Image: Meghan S.
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Meghan S.
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$70
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5.0 out of 5 stars
16 reviews
6 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Drake, Des Moines, IA, 50311

Meghan was amazing with our boy. Followed instructions very well and made our baby so happy! Worked with us on a missed connecting flight, I appreciate her so much! Will be booking again next time we travel!

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Sitter Profile Image: Kevin R.
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Kevin R.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
25 reviews
9 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA, 50309

About: ***So you want a housesitter?Please read carefully before booking. ***I have an 11lb Havanese in my home who will be w/me for housesitting and boarding assignments*** 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 if you live within a reasonable distance. I can also provide day care services. Very flexible and try to respond promptly bc we all have busy lives. I do not have a crate. 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. ***Housesitting notice - I do have an 11lb Havanese puppy that would accompany me for overnight housesitting assignments. He's house-trained, does not shed and very friendly with people and other dogs.*** ***Boarding / House-sitting requests please note that I have a 1yr old 11lb Havanese in my home. Very social, friendly and playful. He gets along w/all people and dogs. He will also be w/me for any house-sitting bookings. House-trained and not destructive.*** I usually reply to requests within 10-20 min. If it's after 11 then the next morning. I work remote full-time Mon to Fri 8-5. Can do pop-in visits, walks and feedings 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 an 11 lb Havanese 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. My Havanese will be present for boardings and will accompany me for house-sitting bookings***

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Amani M.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
8 years of experience
Des Moines, IA, 50310

Very caring. Asked great questions. Great with our senior dog. Good communication and responsiveness. Will definitely hire Amani again!!!

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Kathy B.
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Javon L.
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$115
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5.0 out of 5 stars
92 reviews
28 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Des Moines, IA, 50314

Javon was a phenomenal sitter and I would highly recommend for anyone looking to have someone care for their pet. She was communicative and very thorough, plus my pup really loved his time with Javon. 5 stars!

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Sitter Profile Image: Raelyn W.
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Raelyn W.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
25 reviews
6 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Drake, Des moines, IA, 50311

Raelyn took excellent care of our Lab while we were out of town. She provided lots of updates with pictures and very communicative with us. We have already rebooked her!

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Sitter Profile Image: Katherine P.
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Katherine P.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
45 reviews
19 repeat clients
2 years of experience
Waveland Park, Des Moines, IA, 50265

Katherine did a great job watching all of our animals. She was able to handle multiple days and nights with multiple pets and could handle complex instructions and gave them the best care. Would definately use again

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Stacey W.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
24 reviews
8 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Sherman Hill, Des Moines, IA, 50309

Stacey takes great care of our dogs. Whether it’s a drop-in visit or house sitting, I never have to worry about them. They always get plenty of pets, play time, and snuggles.

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Great job handling our two dogs for almost 2 straight weeks. Would recommend Daniel to anyone and will definitely be using him again.

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Rachel M.
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Jenna was great at communicating how our dog was doing and sending pictures. Our house was super clean when we got home & our dog seemed happy & healthy. Thank you!

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Shannan S.
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Shelbi did an amazing job house sitting and caring for our dog. Our dog can be pretty anxious when we’re away, but we felt completely at ease knowing she was in good hands. Shelbi was communicative, reliable, and respectful of our home. We came back to a happy dog and a well-cared-for house. We’d absolutely book with her again!

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Bailey K.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Christina took great care of my puppy and my house for her week-long stay! She provided frequent updates and cared for my pup as if she was her own. My pup is prone to tummy trouble and gobbling up fabric that she shouldn't, and Christina was diligent to keep things out of reach and attentive to her feeding schedule. She left my house exactly as she found it and even took the trash out and watered my plants. I can't recommend her more highly!

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Paulina M.
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Kayla did amazing taking care of our house and pups! Her pics and updates gave us peace of mind leaving the dogs at home during our trip. We definitely would have her watch them again.

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Macaulay O.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Jane was a wonderful house guest. She treated our dogs like it was a Disney vacation. Sent loads of photos and kept us updated all weekend. She even took this call last minute. We were very thankful to keep our dogs in their home and not boarded. I would recommend Jane and will definitely be booking with her again!

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Ashley M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Madi is the best. We don’t leave our pups very often. Madi was communicative and the dogs were super excited to see but it was clear they were loved on while we were away. Would 100% book Madi again. Felt totally comfy with Madi in our home!!

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Virginia T.
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Allison did a fabulous job! She’s great at keeping our pups in their routine while we’re gone and makes sure they get everything they need, along with extra loves. It’s so amazing to come home to content and relaxed puppers, just like we came home from a day at work! Allison asks excellent questions to ensure she’s meeting expectations, sends great updates and takes care of our pets and home like they/it were her own.

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Dawn M.
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Victoria was awesome with our boys! She was very attentive and made sure they were well taken care of. We definitely will be using her again!

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ShyAnn S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Molly was absolutely fabulous! While we were gone we received lots of pictures from her letting us know how things were going and that our babies were enjoying their time with her. I usually am anxious when we go out of town about how things are going but was completely relaxed during our entire trip! This was our first time using Rover and everything went very smoothly!

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Tammy M.
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Jordyn was fantastic! She was very communicative before, during, and after the sitting, so I was never left wondering what was going on. She and my babies totally connected and it left me feeling very confident to leave without worrying. She's very personable and I trusted her immediately. She will be my go to whenever she's available. Thank you Jordyn!

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Cayla C.
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Stacey was amazing! She was so sweet and took such great care of our dogs while we were gone. Highly recommend!

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Chelsie L.
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It was great knowing my babies were in excellent hands! This was the first time I had utilized a pet sitter and the daily photo updates really helped put my mind at ease.

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Jennifer P.
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I’m glad Mary-Kate could come last minute and watch our dogs! She sent updates and took great care of our dogs! Would recommend!

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Katelyn B.
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Margaret did a wonderful job house sitting our 2 corgis again! She provided updates and photos and left the house nice and tidy.

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Becca T.
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Vicki is amazing!!! We love the pictures and updates while we are away. Dembe is well taken care of, and when your dog snuggles with the sitter you know they have a great connection.

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Karen J.
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Elizabeth did a great job watching my newly adopted dog. She treated her very good and everything looked great upon my return. I will call on her again to sit with my pup!

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Lyne W.
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We really love Jessica and she takes good care of our fur babies! We have a 7 year old foxhound a 7 month old new lab/beagle mix puppy at our house and she took on both last week, and they just loved having her here! She always sends us updates and photos and I feel very at ease when we are out of town and she is here. Highly recommend.

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Jennifer E.
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Christina is fantastic! Olive was very well cared for, the communication was great, and I appreciate how clean she left my house afterwards.

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Mikala R.
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Claudia was excellent! She stayed with our crazy pups for a week and they loved her. We have two 50+ lb pit mixes. She sent lots of updates with pictures and videos. Great communication. Everything went smoothly and I’d highly recommend booking with her! We’ll definitely be back for future travels.

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Sarah V.
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Heading out of town? It’s easy to book a 5-star house sitter to take care of your home. Book a house sitter to take care of your dog and cat, while keeping an eye on your property. And the best part? Your best friend gets to stay on their home turf. McKinley School house sitters are great for:

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