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Craig & Sally A.

west des moines, IA

5.0 out of 5 stars
21 reviews
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Services

Craig & Sally can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time

Availability

We are both retired so we have time for walks, play whatever is needed during the day. We love doing dog sitting and walks etc. we do take dogs up to 75 pounds

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About Craig & Sally A.

Communication

8 repeat pet parents
84% response rate
Usually responds in under 12 hours
70% bookings with photo updates

Dog skills

40 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

We have a fenced yard which has a pool. We allow dogs in for a swim if they wish and the owner is ok with that.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Craig & Sally A. would like to know about your pet

We just need to know your language/cueing words and any special needs/requests in caring for your dog. Please let us know whether a dip in the pool and/or a trip to a dogpark is acceptable for your dog.

A typical day

With the owner's permission and a responsive and receptive dog, we might make a trip to the West Des Moines Dog park for a run and socialization with other dogs. Other good options include a walk around Blue Heron Lake, through Brown's Woods, or around the West Des Moines Library pond for smaller dogs.

Location

west des moines, IA

Craig & Sally A.'s Neighborhood

Home away from home for your dog!

Pet care experience

My wife and I have enjoyed and taken care of dogs all of our lives, and since retirement, we both have more time and love to give to your dog. Being a part of Rover gives us the flexibility in scheduling that will work best for everyone. As active retirees, we have plenty of time and space for a dog to visit/stay overnight. Of course, we love dogs and look forward to meeting yours! We have many favorite walking routes to share with your dog. We have a large fenced in backyard and a swimming pool available if your dog likes to take a dip. Your dog is sure to get all the attention he/she desires and to come home happy, healthy, and ideally exercised/challenged.

Reviews

Lindsay W.
Boarding • Mar 23, 2026
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Craig and Sally were such a blessing to our family while we were gone. Mollie is a young and energetic pup and they were able to keep her active which means she stayed out of trouble!! I think Mollie came home better trained than she was when we dropped her off! This was our first time using Rover and we are telling everyone about how great it went. We appreciated the update on how well Mollie was doing and it made our vacation that much better! What a great experience and we can’t wait to book a stay with them again.

Alex C.
Boarding • Dec 11, 2025
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Great having Craig watch my dog while I was on vacation!

Leah M.
Boarding • Oct 02, 2025
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Our dog thoroughly enjoyed his stay with Craig! Our dog cannot wait for another play date and it was great for us knowing he was in such great hands. Would highly recommend!

Ashley
Boarding • Jul 13, 2025
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Our dog Fifi loved staying with them! We definitely recommend and will use them any time we head out of town again. A wonderful experience!

About Craig & Sally A.

Communication

8 repeat pet parents
84% response rate
Usually responds in under 12 hours
70% bookings with photo updates

Dog skills

40 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

We have a fenced yard which has a pool. We allow dogs in for a swim if they wish and the owner is ok with that.

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Craig & Sally A. would like to know about your pet

We just need to know your language/cueing words and any special needs/requests in caring for your dog. Please let us know whether a dip in the pool and/or a trip to a dogpark is acceptable for your dog.

A typical day

With the owner's permission and a responsive and receptive dog, we might make a trip to the West Des Moines Dog park for a run and socialization with other dogs. Other good options include a walk around Blue Heron Lake, through Brown's Woods, or around the West Des Moines Library pond for smaller dogs.

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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Craig & Sally A.

west des moines, IA

5.0 out of 5 stars
21 reviews