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Troy D.

Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA

5.0 out of 5 stars
105 reviews
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Services

Troy can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

I'm currently working Thursdays through Saturdays but will have the rest of my week open to dropping in or walking your dog whenever works best for you! If you have any questions at all regarding your schedule, please feel free to reach out so we can make it work.

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Drop-In Visits Cancellation Policy:

About Troy D.

Communication

9 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fully fenced in yard which makes it easy for the pups and I to run around and let out all of our energy, my cat Grimm even joins on occasion! When it's nice out, our Newf loves getting in the kiddie pool to splash around. We always find something fun to do at our house! I'm happy to check in on your pet and make sure that we save enough time to play and get in a couple of hugs. Rest assured your home will be left exactly as you had it and any pet messes cleaned up.

Information Troy D. would like to know about your pet

Let me know of any extra information that would give you peace of mind as a pet parent. This could be anything! What tricks you are working on, any medications that need to be given, any small triggers your pet might have, or where you keep your pet cleaning supplies.

A typical day

My pups and I love walking through Waveland Cemetary since they have countless trails, a pond, and plenty of geese to bark at along the way. If I'm coming to walk your pup, let me know if you have any preferred trails our routes you'd like me to take!

Location

Des Moines, IA

Troy D.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Dog dad here to help out! :)

Pet care experience

Hello, my name is Troy and I've had numerous companions throughout the years of all shapes and sizes. As I work mostly throughout the weekend, I thought I would fill my free time by helping out with others' pets wherever I can. I've cared for pets of my own my entire life and currently have two giant dogs, Holmes and Watson, and two cats. I'm happy to meet up to see if I'm the right guy to help out with your furry friends, I can't wait to meet them!

Reviews

Drop-In Visits • Jun 06, 2026

Troy D. cancelled a booking 4 days before it was scheduled to begin.

Drop-In Visits • Jun 06, 2026

Troy D. cancelled a booking 4 days before it was scheduled to begin.

Amanda S.
Dog Walking • Jan 26, 2026
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Mae gets so excited when you come!

Michelle P.
Dog Walking • Aug 20, 2025
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Troy was absolutely amazing with my small dog Luca. Provided a ton of photos, a fabulous update that gave me all the details, and was so warm and loving to my fur baby.

About Troy D.

Communication

9 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

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

Safety, trust & environment

I have a fully fenced in yard which makes it easy for the pups and I to run around and let out all of our energy, my cat Grimm even joins on occasion! When it's nice out, our Newf loves getting in the kiddie pool to splash around. We always find something fun to do at our house! I'm happy to check in on your pet and make sure that we save enough time to play and get in a couple of hugs. Rest assured your home will be left exactly as you had it and any pet messes cleaned up.

Information Troy D. would like to know about your pet

Let me know of any extra information that would give you peace of mind as a pet parent. This could be anything! What tricks you are working on, any medications that need to be given, any small triggers your pet might have, or where you keep your pet cleaning supplies.

A typical day

My pups and I love walking through Waveland Cemetary since they have countless trails, a pond, and plenty of geese to bark at along the way. If I'm coming to walk your pup, let me know if you have any preferred trails our routes you'd like me to take!

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Troy D.

Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA

5.0 out of 5 stars
105 reviews