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Ellie D.

Des Moines, IA

5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
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Services

Ellie can care for

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

Availability

I typically work at the pet store from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM on varying days. I’m available to take care of pets before and after work and overnights on all days.

Available
Not available
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Drop-In Visits Cancellation Policy:

About Ellie D.

Communication

2 repeat pet parents
84% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates

Dog skills

12 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I live centrally in Des Moines. I can easily get to all of the Des Moines metropolitan area to provide services including dog walks, cat visits, and taking pets to parks and runs.

Location

Des Moines, IA

Ellie D.'s Neighborhood

Pets

I love pets like they’re my own!

Pet care experience

I’ve been taking care of pets my whole life! I started dog and cat sitting when I was 12 years old and haven’t stopped since. I currently work at a pet shop. I’ve professionally walked dogs for a company in Chicago, as well as the Wag! app. I’ve walked dogs of every size and ability level from senior wheelchair bound corgis to excitable rat terriers puppies to rough and tumble Pit Bulls and German Shepards. Let me treat your pet like they’re family!

Reviews

Kathleen N.
Drop-In Visits • Feb 16, 2026
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Ellie is so kind and sent lots of pictures. I was able to totally relax and enjoy vacation knowing our senior cat was well taken care of.

Andrea W.
Drop-In Visits • Jul 26, 2025
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Ellie was very communicative about how each visit went and showed pictures of how my cat was doing (which was generally being dramatic about my absence haha). She followed instructions very well and made sure my kitty was well taken care of (even if she would disagree about her presence lol) Overall Ellie is a fantastic sitter and I would book her again if I needed her :)

Darla B.
Drop-In Visits • Mar 05, 2025
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Ellie was wonderful during our extended vacation away from home and away from our cat Getti. 🐈 Very good with communication and pictures.

Becky F.
House Sitting • Nov 30, 2019
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Ellie did a great job watching our 4 dogs and 1 cat for 4 days. We are particular and careful about who we have stay with our pets and hiring Ellie was a great decision. She is a major pet lover and was obviously at ease with our fur babies. She had to give pills daily to 2 of the dogs and had no problems. She was good about communicating and sending pics while we were gone and we came home to the house in great shape just as we left it and most importantly, happy and healthy pets. We will definitely use Ellie again and recommend her to anyone.

About Ellie D.

Communication

2 repeat pet parents
84% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates

Dog skills

12 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I live centrally in Des Moines. I can easily get to all of the Des Moines metropolitan area to provide services including dog walks, cat visits, and taking pets to parks and runs.

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Ellie D.

Des Moines, IA

5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews