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Zaira C.

Des Moines, IA

5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
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Services

Zaira can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs

Availability

I currently have a full time job Wednesday-Sunday but can have flexibility around my schedule. I am also very willing to make early morning or evening visits depending on the owner’s schedule.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Zaira C.

Communication

1 repeat pet parent
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

5 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I can calmly work with high energy animals that may be eager for a lunch time walk or crate your dog behind me after an afternoon visit. I will work with you based on you and your animals’ needs!

Information Zaira C. would like to know about your pet

Let me know if there are any medical or behavioral details that seem unique to your pet. I like to be prepared in order to relay anything that may be out of the norm and make sure you, as the pet parent, are comfortable knowing your pets are well taken care of!

A typical day

I will be as affectionate to your pet as they’d like, alll of the scratches! I also like to spend the time we have playing with high energy toys to wear them down a bit before the next visit we have together or your arrival.

Location

Des Moines, IA

Zaira C.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Dedicated, attentive animal lover

Pet care experience

I have versatile experience when it comes to animals. I have taken care of small and large dogs for friends and family as well as worked professionally as an animal caretaker for a variety of different animals. This has allowed for my attention to detail and animal sense to be very strong. I also train my pets at home, my cat Nigel is harness trained and knows behaviors like “here,” “station,” and “high five.”

Cat care experience

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Reliable and patient cat lover

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

Reviews

Tess S.
House Sitting • Jun 09, 2026
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Zaira was amazing! She was so attentive and communicative, taking great care of my dog while I was out of town! I would highly recommend!

Christopher S.
House Sitting • Jun 06, 2025
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Zaira was wonderful with my pups! She stopped by earlier in the day to meet the pups and get the lay of the land and I really appreciated that. She was very professional and courteous and cared for my pups in a very loving way. Making them relaxed and comfortable. Zaira has great communication skills and kept my piece of mind with pictures and kept me informed while I was away. I would re-book with her without hesitation.

Marchelle G.
Drop-In Visits • May 24, 2025
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Zaira helped me out with a short notice request to take care of my cat, Ernestine. Prompt and professional in her responses to confirm...checked in and out each visit with pictures...as well as provided a complete report card of Ernestine each day. Would definitely reserve with Zaira, again!

Bryant B.
Apr 29, 2025

Zaira is a carting, competent, and reliable animal care professional that would be a great choice to help care for your furry friends. With years of animal care experience and a menagerie of cats, reptiles, and amphibians at home Zaira is well equipped to tackle whatever needs your pets may have from medications to walks to company when the 'rents are away.

About Zaira C.

Communication

1 repeat pet parent
100% response rate
Usually responds in under an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

5 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I can calmly work with high energy animals that may be eager for a lunch time walk or crate your dog behind me after an afternoon visit. I will work with you based on you and your animals’ needs!

Information Zaira C. would like to know about your pet

Let me know if there are any medical or behavioral details that seem unique to your pet. I like to be prepared in order to relay anything that may be out of the norm and make sure you, as the pet parent, are comfortable knowing your pets are well taken care of!

A typical day

I will be as affectionate to your pet as they’d like, alll of the scratches! I also like to spend the time we have playing with high energy toys to wear them down a bit before the next visit we have together or your arrival.

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Zaira C.

Des Moines, IA

5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews