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Mackenzie W.

5.0 out of 5 stars
36 repeat clients
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Mackenzie W.

5.0 out of 5 stars
36 repeat clients
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Union Park, Des Moines, IA

Highlights

Mackenzie has Star Sitter status!
Basic background check
20 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Home full time
Can administer medication

Pet care experience

Caring, compassionate, reliable

My fiancée, Anthony, and I are the Rover duo here! Together, we have a combined 20+ years of experience working with dogs. Anthony primarily does the house sitting and we both work together for boarding in our home. We currently have 2 dogs of our own who are both rescues. Arthur is our 8 year old playful, loving lab mix and Taz is our 2 year old sassy pit mix puppy! We love caring for pets and are excited to spread the love to more doggy friends! You can count on us to be reliable, respectful, engaged, and loving to your pets. We will ensure that they get exercise and the love they need while under our care. We will make sure the environment is safe for all pets and make sure your pet has access to food and water at all times. I work from home full time and Anthony has a flexible work schedule. We will make sure your pet has the necessary potty breaks they need and will not be left in a kennel all day long. We love dogs and are excited to provide a safe + comfortable place for your pet so you can enjoy your time away from home knowing your dog(s) is/are in good hands.

Qualifications

36 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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147 ratings
Francesca S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Oct 08, 2026

Mackenzie is seriously the BEST! Benny had so much fun and I got lots of updates and pictures. This was my first time leaving him for this long and I was super anxious, but he loved staying with them and I know he was very well taken care of and in the best hands. 10/10 recommend (:

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Ashley M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Oct 05, 2026

Milo stayed with them for four nights the first time we left him overnight, and she was amazing; she gave me updates, sent photos, and made my anxiety go away knowing he was safe and content. 10/10

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Julie K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Sep 27, 2026

Mackenzie and Anthony are awesome! We were out of the country for 11 days and felt such a great sense of relief knowing our dog and cat were in such capable hands.

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Francesca S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Sep 22, 2026

So so happy with Mackenzie and how well she took care of my BABY! She sent me photos and videos throughout the day and I just know he was so so loved in her care.

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Georgia S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Sep 20, 2026

Mackenzie took great care of Scottie and updated me frequently with pics and videos! Great stay :)

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Zoie B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Sep 08, 2026

Took great care of our dog Blaire! Very attentive to her needs! Sent lots of pics and videos

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

Anthony and I work from home, which makes pet care fit very easily into our daily and weekly routine. We have 2 dogs of our own and we never leave them home alone longer than 4 hours.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

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 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

We have a fenced-in yard. The yard is safe and a great size to give your pet ample space to run around and exercise. We also have outdoor cameras to monitor if we are not outside with them.

Pets

A typical day

We prioritize making sure that our dogs get both mental and physical exercise and would do the same for your dog(s). We'll play games, go on walks to check out all of the new smells in our neighborhood, and of course leave time for rest + relaxation.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
No females in heat
Mackenzie can host up to 2 pets per night
Let us know if your dog has any special needs or behaviors that we can account for. We don't necessarily have a breed preference, but ideally your dog gets along well with other dogs.
Boarding
in the sitter's home
$65per night
House Sitting
in your home
$75per night

Not accepting new customers.

Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$30per visit
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
$45per day
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
AWAY
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.