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Allison G.

Star Sitter

Des Moines, IA

5.0 out of 5 stars
122 reviews
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Services

Allison can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

I am currently available to care for your dogs, cats, and most other pets FULL-TIME on the days that my calendar shows I am available! I have daily regular clients, however, so I usually need a chunk of time during the day to take care of them. The total amount of time I'd need to be away from your pets depends on your location (for traveling purposes), but usually 3-4 hours. If your pet needs potty breaks every one or two hours, I'm still usually able to work something out, though- so please don't hesitate to contact me to see if it will work!

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About Allison G.

Communication

35 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

36 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Cat skills

Oral medication administration
Injectable medication administration

Safety, trust & environment

I stay vigilant while opening exterior doors with dogs that may be escapists and runners, and the same vigilance goes for walks. I hold the leash securely and keep the pet close to me (except when they are getting in a good sniff &/or doing their business😜), I cross the street to avoid other/unfamiliar dogs, I only use my phone to snap a photo or two to send to you, & I remain observant of our surroundings. For owners that are okay with their pet riding in my vehicle for adventures and excursions, I have a doggy seatbelt (for use with harnesses only)!

Information Allison G. would like to know about your pet

Please disclose any special needs or issues your pet has AHEAD of the Meet N Greet/stay. Additionally: any quirks, funny personality traits, aggressions, absolute no-nos, leash/walking behavior, veterinarian information, and anything else you feel I need to know to make our time together as safe and enjoyable as possible!

A typical day

Your pet will be kept busy with outdoor activities & play time. They will get all of my attention with lots of pets, walks, and talks! We will visit parks and my 'secret'/frequent/favorite 'Rover Spots(with your permission to take them in the car, of course!).' For owners that are okay with their pet riding in my vehicle, I have a doggy seatbelt (for use with harnesses only). Exploration and other excursions will be had depending on the pet/type of stay!

Location

Des Moines, IA

Allison G.'s Neighborhood

Allison G. has Star Sitter status

The Star Sitter program highlights responsive sitters who deliver highly rated care and have a history of listing accurate availability and preferences, making it easier for pet parents to find the best care for their pets.

NO LONELY PETS HERE!

Pet care experience

*Please be sure to familiarize yourself with my profile -plus the specifics of whichever service you are interested in- before requesting a booking &/or a Meet and Greet (MnG), THANK YOU! Allow me and your beloved pet/s to keep each other company! I've sat for numerous friends, family members, and Rover clients over the years, and have been around many kinds of animals since birth. I have compassion for animals and will care for yours as though they are my own. I have experience walking, playing, feeding & watering pets. I have cared for animals requiring special diets, special care, medications including injections, blind, deaf, diabetic pets, and more. I've worked with dogs in training classes, so if you are currently training your pet I will continue with the training in your absence. When you have to be away from your pet, I'm your person! ✓I'm happy to travel; MnGs within 14 miles of where I'm staying are NO CHARGE! MnGs with addresses 15+ miles from my location require compensation [CASH UPON ARRIVAL; NON-REFUNDABLE]. The specific amount depends on your address, and we can come to an appropriate amount together! This is implemented to cover gas usage & travel time, as well as the risk of the MnG not leading to a confirmed booking. ✓I absolutely require a MnG for ALL ADULT DOGS! I perform one MnG per household. If pet owners would like for me to meet with them/their pets more than that initial MnG (before our actual booking or house stay), those visits will be charged at my current drop-in or dog-walking rates. If you would like me to perform a MnG solely for cat/s, that meeting would be considered a drop-in, and charged accordingly. ✓The MnG would be the time for pet owners to hand off to me a key or garage opener, to gain access to your home during the actual stay. If you aren't ready to do this exchange during the MnG (or don't have a door/garage code, or aren't comfortable hiding a key somewhere the day the stay starts), I ask that you please make the trip to me before the stay begins. If you would rather I make a second trip to you, I can absolutely do that for the same charge as whatever my current drop-in fee is (if your address is within 14mi of mine)! ✓Any arrival or departure times on my end (to or from your home at the beginning and/or end of the stay, & requested by you) that fall within the window of 9pm-8am will require a $20 fee [CASH UPON ARRIVAL; NON-REFUNDABLE]; akin to third shift differential pay. ✓Any service I provide is provided with the explicit understanding that -for my protection and more- I will be the only person in the home for the duration of my time there (outside of the MnGs, of course). ✓Further compensation for special needs pets/ quirks/risks/aggression/medication administration/etc. may be assessed, but generally NOT! This depends on the extra attention and cares needed and subsequently provided by me, and will be modified in the final price only after discussing with you! ✓House sitting (overnights) consisting of only cat/s will be booked at the same price as overnight dog care. If the cat/s are IN ADDITION to dog/s, the cats will fall under the regular cat charges listed under my house sitting services. ✓Rates are subject to change throughout the year! ✓REVIEWS &/OR TIPS for services that you are pleased with are highly encouraged and especially appreciated!

Cat care experience

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NO LONELY CATS HERE!

Allison also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Reviews

Rachel B.
Drop-In Visits • mai 29, 2026
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Allison is always great!

Hope V.
House Sitting • mai 26, 2026
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AMAZING!! So grateful!!

Dawn M.
House Sitting • mai 18, 2026
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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.

Robb W.
Drop-In Visits • mai 06, 2026
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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.

About Allison G.

Communication

35 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

36 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Cat skills

Oral medication administration
Injectable medication administration

Safety, trust & environment

I stay vigilant while opening exterior doors with dogs that may be escapists and runners, and the same vigilance goes for walks. I hold the leash securely and keep the pet close to me (except when they are getting in a good sniff &/or doing their business😜), I cross the street to avoid other/unfamiliar dogs, I only use my phone to snap a photo or two to send to you, & I remain observant of our surroundings. For owners that are okay with their pet riding in my vehicle for adventures and excursions, I have a doggy seatbelt (for use with harnesses only)!

Information Allison G. would like to know about your pet

Please disclose any special needs or issues your pet has AHEAD of the Meet N Greet/stay. Additionally: any quirks, funny personality traits, aggressions, absolute no-nos, leash/walking behavior, veterinarian information, and anything else you feel I need to know to make our time together as safe and enjoyable as possible!

A typical day

Your pet will be kept busy with outdoor activities & play time. They will get all of my attention with lots of pets, walks, and talks! We will visit parks and my 'secret'/frequent/favorite 'Rover Spots(with your permission to take them in the car, of course!).' For owners that are okay with their pet riding in my vehicle, I have a doggy seatbelt (for use with harnesses only). Exploration and other excursions will be had depending on the pet/type of stay!

Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass a background check. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support, and reimbursement for eligible vet care.
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Allison G.

Star Sitter

Des Moines, IA

5.0 out of 5 stars
122 reviews