Pet Sitting & Drop Ins In McKinley School

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Sitter Profile Image: Allison G.
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Allison G.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
122 reviews
35 repeat clients
36 years of experience
Des Moines, IA, 50309

Allison is always super flexible with my last minutes bookings & changes. It’s a huge weight off of my shoulders to know that my pup is checked in on when she’s alone at home all day!

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Daniel F.
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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 our first Rover sitter and was the only person I contacted who met my standards. He is excellent at responding to my messages quickly and is very patient with all of my instructions. I asked Daniel to use my puppy's training commands and he did as asked. He gave her positive reinforcements throughout their visit. He sent many photos of our active, happy pup. I fully trust him being in our home unattended. Daniel was on time for our Meet & Greet appointment and our puppy's first home visit, which sadly other people do not to seem to think is important. I appreciate his professionalism as he understands THIS IS A JOB, not something to fit in his day if/when it is convenient for him, as other potential sitters represented. Thank you so much Daniel.

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Katherine P.
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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

Excellent sitter. She went above and beyond for my baby. She followed my instructions on care and graciously added another day for me when I was stuck due to the snow storm. I am extremely grateful to her. She was very kind and gentle to my fur baby through her tantrums 😩😩😩. Recommend her. 10 stars.

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Sitter Profile Image: Carly E.
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Carly E.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
3 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA, 50309

Was very easy to work with. Great at communication and scheduling. Will use again and would recommend for dog care

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Kyle P.
Sitter Profile Image: Cory G.
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Cory G.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
144 reviews
50 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Beaverdale, Des Moines, IA, 50310

We just returned from a 2 week trip, and Cory provided care for our 5 cats. He did a fabulous job! 3 of the cats were elusive, but the other 2 warmed up to him. He saw to all of their needs, and also fed the birds and squirrels for us. He did all we asked of him, and I was confident that they were in good hands. I highly recommend Cory, and will reach out to him for future needs. Thank you, Cory for the great job.

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Christina U.
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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

Absolutely amazing! This was my first time trying Rover and I look forward to using it again! Christina was amazing and responded quickly to my very short notice request. She was loving and caring to my 2 cats and my crazy high energy German Shepard. 10/10 would book with her again and will recommend to any fur parents I know in the future!

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Sitter Profile Image: Rachael W.
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Rachael W.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
28 reviews
14 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Des Moines, IA, 50320

Rachel did a great job watching our dogs while we were away for the day. She was reliable, communicative, and sent updates and photos, which gave us peace of mind. Our dogs were well cared for, and we came home to happy pups and everything in great shape. We would definitely book with Rachel again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Andrea M.
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Andrea M.
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$20
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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 was on time for each visit and went above and beyond with the communication and photos! Looking forward to having her back for any future needs. Thank you!!!!

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Ash B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
99 reviews
28 repeat clients
21 years of experience
Des Moines, IA, 50316

First time customer and it went perfect. PERFECT!!! Communication was great every day with pics of all our pets. We highly recommend Ash and we’re certain our cats and dogs do too. :-)

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Sitter Profile Image: Kelsey L.
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Kelsey L.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
13 reviews
4 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA, 50309

Kelsey visited my two kitties while I was away one weekend. She followed all the instructions and communicated really well with me before and during her visits. Loui and Lola seemed to warm up to her quickly. Reliable and trustworthy. Will definitely book Kelsey again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Jessica H.
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Jessica H.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
3 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Des Moines, IA, 50320

About: Hi, I'm Jess! I’ve been an avid animal lover my whole life. I have extensive experience with dogs, cats, rodents, reptiles, rabbits, and aquariums. I have fostered for shelters and had the unique opportunity to help animals find their families. I care deeply about the work I do, as simple as it may seem. What you need might not fit the typical "walk" or "drop in" package but whatever it is, I am here to be your assistant and your pet's favorite nanny. I am currently accepting one or two more clients that I can work with long-term. While I have multiple clients that I work with every week, I strive to keep my schedule very open and forgiving. Because of that, I am confident that I can be a relaible source for you to turn to when life isn't so easy to schedule. Last minute bookings, changes, and requests are all okay with me! I am available Monday-Friday and accept the occasional weekend booking. The only day that I am notably unavailable is Sundays as I usually travel out of town to visit family. I truly care about the work I am doing and I will truly care about you and your pets. If you think I might be right for you, don't hesitate to reach out! We can work together to see if I would be a good fit for you and your pet. I keep a separate, meticulously updated calendar just for my clients and I take notes on each pet. I am fine with fluctuating schedules as well. Safety: I will treat your pet with the dignity, care, and enthusiasm that they deserve. I strive to provide a safe environment and a uniquely tailored experience.

Sitter Profile Image: Torina G.
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Torina G.
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$20
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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

Tori was truly amazing! Words can’t express how grateful we are for her and how helpful she was! Tori is very flexible and truly cares for your pet and their wellbeing. She took care of our Spaghettio and always sent us great updates. Will be booking Tori again when we need a cat sitter again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Victoria V.
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Victoria V.
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$13
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5.0 out of 5 stars
1 review
8 years of experience
Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA, 50309

About: I’ve been taking care of pets my whole life, growing up I was always the one to help with all the animals. Started with the neighbors dogs, then I would ride my bike to a house in the neighborhood and look after their two dogs. Now I regularly cat sit for a coworker and am the go to whenever anyone needs help with pets. I have lots of experience with senior dogs, but am willing and able to take care of all ages and sizes. My job schedule is not the most consistent, but typically 9-5 on weekdays, but sometimes I’ll be done earlier or have a long break in the middle, but I always have lunch and I would be able to go back for a potty break then. And weekends are always different, but I would be gone for shorter periods of time. Walks would be in the evening during the week and then we could work out a time in the morning or evening on the weekends. More than happy to keep your baby company if you are out of town and take care of whatever they need. I’m also willing to stay over and house sit if that is needed, but can also just do visits if that’s preferred. If you’re in town, but in a busy phase of life I would be able to take your dog on long walks, do enrichment activities, or take them to a dog park.

Sitter Profile Image: Hanna G.
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Hanna G.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
25 reviews
6 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Des Moines, IA, 50319

Amazing as always, great attention to detail, and very commutative!

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Sitter Profile Image: Alison J.
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Alison J.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
1 repeat client
4 years of experience
Des Moines, IA, 50312

Alison is great!

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Sitter Profile Image: Tanya H.
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Tanya H.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
65 reviews
14 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Woodland Heights, Des moines, IA, 50312

Tanya took great care of our two cats while we were away! She stopped in to give them some love each day and provided us with nice updates and photos. We will absolutely rebook with her in the future!

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Sitter Profile Image: Selena C.
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Selena C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
87 reviews
27 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Des Moines, Des Moines, IA, 50309

Selena was nothing short of absolutely excellent! She was so patient with my shy cat and made him feel totally comfortable and happy. She gave great updates with lots of photos, which I loved!

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Sitter Profile Image: Troy D.
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Troy D.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
105 reviews
9 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA, 50311

Troy helped us out in a pinch today and was able to add an additional drop-in at the last minute. Our golden retriever has a mind of her own and he successfully navigated her routine. I will definitely contact Troy again.

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Allyson B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
13 reviews
7 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA, 50315

WE ABSOLUTELY LOVED HER! She checked in frequently and did her best to get our very shy dog to come out during drop in visits. We were on a short condensed trip, and she constantly communicated even though we couldn’t always respond. We appreciated her, and felt like our fur baby was in great hands! We will definitely use her next time we are out of town ❤️

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Sitter Profile Image: Kal I.
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Kal I.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
213 reviews
68 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Des Moines, IA, 50315

Kal was amazing with our three dogs (and garden)! They came beforehand to meet the pups and us, and get familiar with the situation, which gave us such peace of mind during our trip. Then communicated during their multi-daily visits with texts and pictures. We'll definitely be booking Kal again and would recommend them to local friends/family!

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Carly took care of our 3 dogs for us while we were gone. She did an amazing job! Kept us updated, asked any questions that came up, sent pictures, and really put us at ease. We have never left our dogs with anyone before and we could not be more pleased with how Carly did! I would highly recommend her to anyone, and we will happily use her services again in the future. Thanks Carly!!

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Faith R.
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Madison was absolutely fantastic! She was accommodating, personable, punctual, and wonderful with both my Yorkie and Persian cat. From the very beginning, she communicated exceptionally well, asked thoughtful questions, and made me feel completely confident that my pets were in great hands. Her reports were thorough and detailed, and she sent plenty of photos that gave me peace of mind while I was away. She spent quality time playing with my pets, took my dog on walks, and clearly treated them with genuine care and affection. She also kept the house tidy and made sure pet bowls and feeding areas were always clean. Madison went above and beyond in every aspect of her care and truly exceeded my expectations. I would not hesitate to book her again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable, caring, and professional pet sitter.

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Donielle R.
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Daniel did such an amazing job. I had a friend fall through and Daniel was able to help me on such short notice. He did super well with my German Shepard mix!

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Josh P.
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Christina was amazing with our very cautious rescue kitty! Our kitty, who usually hides far away, was letting Christina pet her and feed her. Christina sent updates and photos and was very responsive. We will definitely book Christina again!

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Shari S.
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Kayla was great! She was friendly and immediately loved on our cat during our initial meet and greet! She was prompt with her drop ins and kept us well informed while we were away! Her report cards were fun to read and she always included great pics to let us know the cat was well taken care of!

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Nate B.
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Allison was excellent—great communication, reliable, and clearly very responsible. She took great care of our cat and kept us updated throughout. We’d absolutely book with her again.

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Robb W.
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Danielle asked a lot of good questions when we met. She was wonderful with my pup! My dog was happy and healthy upon my return.

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Donielle R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Kelsey visited my two kitties while I was away one weekend. She followed all the instructions and communicated really well with me before and during her visits. Loui and Lola seemed to warm up to her quickly. Reliable and trustworthy. Will definitely book Kelsey again!

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Ena B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Rebooking with Torina was an easy choice! You can expect high quality care, a relationship built with your pets, and trust that all will be cared for while you’re away from your home. Thank you!

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Sarah W.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Rachel is amazing! Maybe a "cat whisperer?!" First time leaving my dog for more than 1 night. I loved the pics I got more than I expected! It eased my mind, so I could concentrate on my work trip duties. She gave great care & love to my 2 cats and 1 dog. Highly recommend! Good job, I will use again!

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Shelley
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Emily was flexible with holiday scheduling, easy to communicate with, and did a great job with my cat during her visits.

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Katie W.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

William is a wonderful and very friendly pet sitter. He came to visit prior to the job and do a meet and greet. I was impressed with all his zoo background work and you can tell he loves animals. My cats were happy and he sent me a picture to update how they were doing. He followed instructions, and was prompt. I will be using his services again for sure. Highly recommend.

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Amy P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Absolutely amazing care, very flexible and accomodating to last minute requests. Will definitely book again!!

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Eric N.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Repeat sitter. Thank you for your availability and flexibility. ALWAYS a pleasure to have you take care of my baby! Until next time 😊

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Desiree D.
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Jill did a fantastic job doing a drop in visit for my 7 month old puppy!! Will 100% be booking her again!

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Alexis S.
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Allison always goes above and beyond for my cats and me. I don’t ever have to worry about home while I travel because my cats love Allison!

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Cassie L.
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Karina did a great job watching my kitty, Piper, in my apartment. She sent lots of pictures and was communicative.

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Allison T.
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Andrea is the best! Always makes sure my kitties have everything they need, and sends the cuties pictures of them playing!

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Chloe B.
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Grace was wonderful! My dog and cat loved hanging out with her. Grace was very attentive to their needs and took great care of them. Will definitely use it again!

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Donielle R.
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We were so grateful to Rylee for popping in to check on Benny. He is a senior boy, and she took things at his pace and was so sweet to him. We wouldn’t hesitate to book with Rylee again!

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Megan V.
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