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Jerad W.

5.0 out of 5 stars
1 repeat client
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Jerad W.

5.0 out of 5 stars
1 repeat client

Highlights

Enhanced background check
15 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Can administer medication
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Animal Lover!!

Responsible business professional in the Des Moines area looking to supplement my income doing something I love, taking care of animals. Ive been a cat and dog owner for years and absolutely have a love for all animals. I will treat your fur babies like my own.

Cat care experience

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Lived with cats my entire life!

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

Qualifications

1 repeat pet parent
47% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
15 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

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2 ratings
bradley c.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Aug 31, 2026

Jerad was absolutely wonderful! Took great care of SVN. I would recommend Jerad to anyone who loves there pet and wants the best care. 10 out of 10 service! 😊

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Elliot N.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog Walking • Aug 28, 2026

Jerad is the most flexible and attentive sitter I've had the pleasure of working with. He'll do his absolute best to get a feel for your dog and work with their particular temperament and needs, and he always rights the most detailed reports of every walk or visit. Highly recommend for your next doggy needs!

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Hannah W.
Jun 09, 2026

Jerad has owned dogs his whole life. He has taken care of my dogs when I have needed help and i don’t trust many people with them. He is reliable, trustworthy, honest, and will take care of your animals like they are your own. Highly recommend him for someone to care for your fur babies.

Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I work full time, but am flexible for stop in visits and walk most days during the week. I can make daily visits, stop in the evening for a nice walk, and work with your schedule and your pets needs.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog, 1 cat
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Safety, trust & environment

We have a friendly 3 year old mixed breed dog we rescuced from a no kill shelter a couple years ago. She is super friendly, well trained and absolutely loves other dogs. We also have a cat who is great with dogs. Our home has a fenced in yard which allows us to play outside daily. Both of our pets are family and get daily enrichment and play.

Pets

A typical day

Love to play outside with my dog. You can expect us to play fetch, tug of war, or just run around the back yard. We go on nightly walks around the neighborhood and have high behavior expectations of our dog on the leash. We do daily training as well, to keep out dog sharp and well behaved.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
No females in heat
Jerad can host up to 2 pets per night
Open to taking care of any breeds, but they must be comfortable with a cat in the house and need to be good with other dogs. My pets have both stayed with multiple different dogs and have adapted very well. Your pets must be up to date in their vaccines and have preventative treatments for flea and ticks up to date.
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.