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Lisa W.

5.0 out of 5 stars
70 repeat clients
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Lisa W.

5.0 out of 5 stars
70 repeat clients
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Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA

Contact for Boarding

from $21 per night

Highlights

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

Pet care experience

Kind and caring animal lover!

I have had cats and dogs ever since I can remember! I'm very gentle and don't force attention on any furry friends. I prefer to let them accept me and come to me on their terms. I have never abused my furry family members and have adopted many older and abused animals. I volunteered at the ARL for 7 years so I am familiar with the handling of dogs and cats. I have also owned small animals such as hamsters, gerbils, rats and guinea pigs.

Qualifications

70 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
33 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

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216 ratings
Leslie B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Sep 29, 2026

This is the second time we've asked Lisa to care for our kitty. This time, we did in-house boarding. It was nice to know that our cat was getting a lot of attention while we were gone for two weeks. Lisa sent lots of photos and kept us updated. She seemed genuinely sad to see our kitty go home, so I could tell he was well loved while we were away!

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Mary C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Sep 09, 2026

Lisa is very communicative and has absolutely won over our anxious cat Loki. We have asked her watch our cats a few times and will continue to do so.

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Justin C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 22, 2026

We boarded cats for the first time. We went here after looking at more traditional businesses. The space in those looked limited and not inviting. The environment at Lisa's was much better with lots of space and options. She was friendly, sent photos and gave us updates. Would use again.

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Jill M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 14, 2026

Lisa was so easy to work with, an excellent communicator, and has a great setup for cats! She was patient and made sure our cat was comfortable, it is clear she's very knowledgeable on cats. 10/10 recommend!

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Prairie M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 05, 2026

The Fluff Gang was reunited for 10 days while I went on vacation. Ollie, Sampson and Marco had a great time running around and playing together. I never have to worry about my cat getting his play time with Lisa's Cats or his human attention from Lisa. I love giving my Ollivander a staycaton with his friends while I am on Vacation and am a loyal client of Lisa.

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Emily F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 26, 2026

I have hired Lisa several times now and she always takes great care of my kitties!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I work remote from home and can be flexible somewhat during the week days. On the weekends I would prioritize animal care for any clients who choose to have me provide care for their pets.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 3 cats
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I have a pet friendly home for my 3 cats and periodically take care of a friend's bulldog. I have child safety gates and always have fresh water available!

Pets

A typical day

I love to have plenty of toys to stimulate and engage dogs. I like to play with them in my fenced back yard, play tug of war and fetch and enjoy their joy and energy. I also have many cat toys and love to play with and cuddle them!

Cats
Lisa can host up to 2 pets per night
Please tell me about your pet's preferences and any things to avoid, such as ways they like to be petted or any triggers they have.
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.