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Donna S.

Star Sitter

Council Bluffs, IA

4.9 out of 5 stars
126 reviews
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Donna can host

0 to 15 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat

Availability

i am a stay at home dog mom, so your pup will get plenty of attention. even if i leave for a couple of hours, they wont be alone. my pack will keep them company. I accept dogs up to 20 lbs. ALL DOGS MUST BE SPAYED OR NEUTURED!!!!

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About Donna S.

Communication

58 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
50% bookings with photo updates

Dog skills

45 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience

Safety, trust & environment

i have 3 small senior dogs for your pup to hang out with. they can play in my fenced yard or just relax on the couch or bed. ALL DOGS MUST BE SPAYED/NEUTURED!!!!

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Donna S. would like to know about your pet

How does your dog get along with other dogs? Does your dog have any special needs? How does your dog react to storms and fireworks? Is your dog spayed/neutered?

A typical day

Here's where we'll take our walks NO WALKS Your dog's sleeping arrangement WHERE EVER THEY ARE COMFORTABLE Time I'll spend with your dog 22-24 hrs a day

Location

Council Bluffs, IA

Donna S.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Donna S. 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.

SENIORS AND SPECIAL NEEDS WELCOME

Pet care experience

SINGLE MOM OF 3 SENIOR PUPS, NO HUMAN CHILDREN. I HAVE WORKED IN DOG RESCUE AND HAVE BEEN DOG SITTING FOR OVER 40 YEARS. I LIVE IN A ONE STORY HOUSE WITH A FENCED IN YARD. THERE IS A RAMP LEADING TO THE FRONT DOOR AND TO THE BACKYARD, SO THERE ARE NO STAIRS I PROVIDE A QUIET HOME, WHERE YOUR LOW ENERGY, SENIOR DOG CAN RELAX, WITH AROUND THE CLOCK CARE. I DON'T USE CRATES OR KENNELS UNLESS IT IS "ABSOLUTELY" NECESSARY. I ACCEPT DOGS UP TO 20LBS. DOGS MUST BE SPAYED OR NEUTERED. About this sitter: I GREW UP AS THE PERSON WHO EVERYONE BROUGHT FOUND OR INJURED ANIMALS TO. I HAVE HAD ANIMALS IN MY CARE MY WHOLE LIFE (FROM LIZARDS TO HORSES). I WAS A FULL-TIME DOG NANNY FOR 13 YEARS FOR A FAMILY OF 10 COCKER SPANIELS IN FL. I HAVE ALSO FOSTERED BOTH DOGS AND CATS FOR LOCAL RESCUE GROUPS. Meet my pets About my yard 6 FT PRIVACY FENCE

Reviews

Amy W.
Boarding • juil. 13, 2026
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Donna was perfect for our senior dogs. Her house had ramps which helped with our oldest dog who has issues with stairs. She is very experienced with senior dogs, but also dogs in general and how to care best for them. We set up a meet and greet, which I highly recommend. One of our dogs is very anxious and timid but after seeing how he responded to her home I felt very comfortable with leaving him there. We have never boarded our dogs before but I felt very confident leaving them in Donna’s care.

Emi C.
Boarding • juin 23, 2026
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Absolutely outstanding service above and beyond. Was traveling and needed last minute puppy sitter. She graciously agreed to help me out on extremely short notice. She has the sweetest little doggies of her own which kept my puppy company 💕 even though he had to stay in kennel (my requirement) he could still see and interact with them. Can not express enough how accommodating she was. Wonderful Doggy Mom. My puppy loved her immediately. Highly recommend and will Absolutely be using her again if ever needed. Awesome experience 10 stars !!!!!!!

Rebekah H.
Boarding • déc. 29, 2025
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Thank you Donna for taking such good care of our 2 little dogs!

Bill D.
Boarding • nov. 15, 2025
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Second stay with Donna and feel very comfortable having him stay again. Donna does a great job with him and makes vacation enjoyable since I don’t have to worry about his care.

About Donna S.

Communication

58 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
50% bookings with photo updates

Dog skills

45 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience

Safety, trust & environment

i have 3 small senior dogs for your pup to hang out with. they can play in my fenced yard or just relax on the couch or bed. ALL DOGS MUST BE SPAYED/NEUTURED!!!!

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 2 dogs
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Donna S. would like to know about your pet

How does your dog get along with other dogs? Does your dog have any special needs? How does your dog react to storms and fireworks? Is your dog spayed/neutered?

A typical day

Here's where we'll take our walks NO WALKS Your dog's sleeping arrangement WHERE EVER THEY ARE COMFORTABLE Time I'll spend with your dog 22-24 hrs a day

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Donna S.

Star Sitter

Council Bluffs, IA

4.9 out of 5 stars
126 reviews