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Jessica S.

Star Sitter

WDM, IA

5 out of 5.0 stars
92 reviews
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Hi, my name is Jessica! I have been around dogs my entire life and have enjoyed caring for our own, friends, family and professionally for the past few years full time. Our family currently has one Pug (Brinley). Don't let her size fool you, she loves to play with all dogs no matter what size! Our family started our Rover journey after using it personally when we needed someone to watch Brinley. We loved the home environment and thought it was a great fit for our girl. Getting the one-on-one attention in a not so overwhelming environment, was so important to us. I've spent years training and caring for dogs of our own! From Pug’s to Mastiff’s, i've worked on basic obedience, crate training and etc. I love to find out what you as an owner are working on at home, as we strive on working on the fundamental skills while you are away too. I love seeing our puppies and enjoy watching them grow! Over the years, we have enjoyed our dogs that run laps around the backyard, but also love the ones that just need a great resting spot on the couch. We want to be the best home away from home! Currently our family offers two locations for convenience, one specifically for daycare, with drop off/pickup boarding services available and our second location just outside of Cumming dedicated strictly to dog boarding (Complimentary transfer to and from our WDM home! We started this journey in our West Des Moines location, but have learned that we needed to provide a bigger spot for our furry friends! We currently offer drop off times (7-9:00am) & Pickup times (4-6pm) Monday - Friday. Weekend pickup/drop off is scheduled by appointment! To ensure that we are providing the best and safest care in our home, our family is state licensed, bonded and insured through the state of Iowa! Our West Des Moines location (Just off of 50th & EP True) offers Full Time Doggie Daycare throughout the week (Monday - Friday ) and dog boarding drop off and pickup services. During our daycare time we offer plenty of yard space to run and play, but also work on getting dogs out into their favorite spot (Nature!) and working on building that confidence! We keep our daycare groups small in ordinance with West Des Moines requirements. We frequently visit dog friendly spots in DSM area (Some local spots we like to hit Raccoon River, Gray's Lake, Nearby Trails & Parks, Dog Friendly Retail spots, and etc!) We are always asking what you are working on home to continue striving with this outside. I always strongly encourage meet and greets for first time guests to ensure it's a great fit for everyone! Meet and greets are done in our West Des Moines location for convenience, unless specifically noted. This is where we open our home to your family as this is the place where we want them to be most comfortable and start getting familiar with surroundings. I have found this is so beneficial during drop off periods and ensuring that your dog is in the perfect spot while you are away. I also encourage a trial daycare prior to a longer stay to ensure it’s a great fit and that your dog will be comfortable in a new environment for a longer period. Safety is a number one priority and our door is always open wide open to all great pups and families! Always a phone call away if you have additional questions. Look forward to meeting you and your furry friend soon! Jessica

Reviews

Bettejean C.
Doggy Day Care • Jul 27, 2025
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Happy dog, happy dog mama! Not everyone loves my wild child, but he was loved here and he loved being her in return. He was safe and well cared for. My only concern was if he would ever want to come home.

Bettejean C.
Doggy Day Care • Jul 18, 2025
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My little man has found his new happy place. I’m so grateful for the excellent care.

Lindsey M.
Dog Boarding • Jul 16, 2025
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Our puppy had a great long weekend! She had lots of friends to play with and she as well taken care of!

Bettejean C.
Doggy Day Care • Jul 14, 2025
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Daycare at Jessica’s is just what my dog needed!! We are away from home and loving on a stressful environment for the summer. I felt he deserved a break. After the first day, he couldn’t wait to go back. My bossy dog can be a handful, so I have been very pleased with the close supervision and the way they have reminded him how to play with other pups politely. I feel he is safe and he is certainly having fun.

About Jessica S.

Communication

37 repeat pet parents
92% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fully fenced yard! Plenty of room for your pet to run and play with the best of the best! Separate feeding locations provided for safety and breaks. In home play area included, where your pup is fully supervised and able to burn that energy indoors when weather is cooperating!

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Jessica S. would like to know about your pet

We ask all parents to make sure all pets are up to date on shots and to make sure vet information is posted in Rover. Please make note if your pup has any specific allergies or takes daily medications.

A typical day

On a typical day - we start everyone with some backyard time to get everyone moving and get those zoomies out! We have a great trail system around our home, with plenty of opportunities to get out into nature!

Services

Boarding
in the sitter's home
$40per night
House Sitting
in your home
$70per night
Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$25per visit
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
$30per day
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$25per walk

Jessica can host

No females in heat

Jessica can watch in your home

Cats

Availability

I currently work from home full time, so know your pet is ALWAYS in the best hands! From feedings, medication and loads of playtime, I've got your pet needs covered!

Available
Not available
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Calendar last updated 38 minutes ago
Jessica can host up to 6 pets per night
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Jessica S.

Communication

37 repeat pet parents
92% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fully fenced yard! Plenty of room for your pet to run and play with the best of the best! Separate feeding locations provided for safety and breaks. In home play area included, where your pup is fully supervised and able to burn that energy indoors when weather is cooperating!

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Jessica S. would like to know about your pet

We ask all parents to make sure all pets are up to date on shots and to make sure vet information is posted in Rover. Please make note if your pup has any specific allergies or takes daily medications.

A typical day

On a typical day - we start everyone with some backyard time to get everyone moving and get those zoomies out! We have a great trail system around our home, with plenty of opportunities to get out into nature!

Location

WDM, IA

Jessica S.'s Neighborhood

Pets

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Jessica S.

Star Sitter

WDM, IA

5 out of 5.0 stars
92 reviews