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Sitter Profile Image: Daniel F.
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Daniel F.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
111 reviews
25 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA, 50309

Daniel was amazing! We have a newly adopted puppy and had to leave town for a night shortly after adopting him. Daniel gave us peace of mind while we were away and took great care of our crazy pup!

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Hannah M.
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Jessica D.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
117 reviews
43 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Des Moines, IA, 50322

Jessica is amazing! She communicates with us regularly while on the job and keeps us at ease that our dog is in excellent hands. And our dog loves her!

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Brianna M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
2 repeat clients
15 years of experience
West Des Moines, IA, 50266

Great communication. Everything was awesome for our pups while we were gone.

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Jeff H.
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Isabella F.
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$26
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4 years of experience
Clive, IA, 50325

About: Ive dog sit for friends and family at their home. Taking care of them in their own personal environment. Clients home care would to be following their rules/routines for their pet. Rather that be a walk or playing with their toys, feeding schedule..etc. ive sat older dogs, younger dogs and even taken a blind pup out for a day from the shelter! I work a full time job but i am able to leave once or twice during my shift to take care of the animals in your home! I will stop by and let them outside and play with them for a bit during my shift. I would stop by before my shift and immediately after, i always make sure they have enough time to play and go to the bathroom before i leave. I have dogs at home that arent dog friendly so i do have experience with reactive dogs! I cant keep other pets in my own home while you are not home but i am more than happy to hangout at your home and care for them!

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Nadine H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
25 reviews
11 repeat clients
45 years of experience
Johnston, IA, 50131

I appreciated Nadine sending me updates and pics of my dogs. One of my dogs is very skittish and scared, I know that couldn’t have been easy. But I know he was still well taken care of! I would book her again!

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Dawn B.
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Lori G.
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$72
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5.0 out of 5 stars
220 reviews
71 repeat clients
35 years of experience
West Des Moines, IA, 50266

Lori took very good care of our 2 very different dogs. One has anxiety issues and one is so little and hates being alone. We had to be away for 8 days, and since this was our 1st time using this service we were a bit nervous...but it all turned out fantastic and I feel so much better about leaving my girls. I will be using Lori again and highly recommend her to care for your 4 legged fur babies.

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Monica P.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
25 reviews
5 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Waveland Park, Des Moines, IA, 50311

Amazing! Monica is incredibly trustworthy, professional, reliable, and caring. She’s taken care of my guys multiple times and they love her. I highly recommend Monica.

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Sitter Profile Image: Megan C.
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Megan C.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
15 years of experience
West Des Moines, IA, 50265

About: I have taken care of dogs of all sizes small to extra large as well as cats and even some exotic pets. I have been the go to sitter for my friends and family every time they go on vacation. I love caring for animals and can’t wait to help you with yours. I am experienced with animals- puppies to elderly dogs, kittens to elderly cats. I homeschool my kids so I have a very flexible schedule and can work with what you need. I mostly have open afternoons and Friday through the weekend. While I’m taking care of your pet I will do all I can to assure they are taken care of physically as well as emotionally offering love, play and exercise, whatever it is they need that day. Every pet is different and I will work with you to ensure they are getting what they need from me, walks, pets or play.

Sitter Profile Image: Rachel R.
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Rachel R.
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$48
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5.0 out of 5 stars
70 reviews
22 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Urbandale, IA, 50322

Rachel provided care for our two dogs in our home for 3 days and 2 nights. She went above and beyond to befriend and bond with our shy pups. Rachel was a considerate and responsible houseguest as well. We highly recommend her and will definitely ask for her the next time we need a sitter for our dogs. -Nancy V

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Sitter Profile Image: Sarah T.
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Sarah T.
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$80
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5.0 out of 5 stars
22 reviews
8 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Urbandale, IA, 50322

We rebooked Sam to watch our senior frenchie Tiffany while we went out of town for a week. Sam was amazing! They reached out with any questions and sent lots of updates and pictures. We just got home and Tiffany is chill as a cucumber, no stress at all. Sam was wonderful giving Tiffany her meds (there are so many) on schedule and without any issue. We were able to relax and enjoy our trip because Sam was here taking the best care of our Tiffany. Sam is also very friendly and chats with us in the app and in person so this whole situation is even more comfortable because we have a super cool person dog sitting, someone we would want to hang out with and who is competent, funny, and so caring. I cannot recommend Sam enough!

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Sitter Profile Image: Jordana M.
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Jordana M.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
2 repeat clients
7 years of experience
West Des Moines, IA, 50266

Jordana has timely communications. She gave affectionate care and helped our cat stick to his routine while we were away.

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Sitter Profile Image: Jenna R.
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Jenna R.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
38 reviews
13 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Des Moines, IA, 50310

Jenna was such a wonderful sitter for our 2 dogs for a 3 day vacation. House was very clean and she took out the trash and stripped the beds, even though we didn’t tell her to do so. The dogs were so comfortable with her and it was like we weren’t even gone! We will definitely be booking again in the future!!

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Sitter Profile Image: Allison G.
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Allison G.
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$58
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5.0 out of 5 stars
121 reviews
35 repeat clients
36 years of experience
Des Moines, IA, 50309

Allison did a great job house sitting and taking care of Dax at the last minute! She sent lots of updates and photos. The house was very clean too! My only issue was the $20 meet n greet fee which I thought would be deducted from the booking once confirmed. Even though her bio says, “to be modified in the final price once a booking is confirmed” I still thought it meant she would take it off the price upon booking, but she adds it no matter whether you book or not. I’ve used Rover for almost 2 years and never had to pay someone to meet. I also pay fees when booking Rover too…. So it’s part of the program. I, too, lose out on my time if someone meets Dax and decides he’s too big or not a good fit for them. I don’t get paid for my time going to job interviews or when I’ve interviewed babysitters…. So just something to consider.

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Mara A.
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Mackenzie W.
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$75
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5.0 out of 5 stars
126 reviews
32 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Union Park, Des Moines, IA, 50313

Great communication and daily photos/videos. This was our first time leaving our dog, so she didn't eat for the first day we were gone. We collaborated on some problem solving, and she decided she could eat again with the help of some peanut butter. House was well cared for, as well.

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Sitter Profile Image: Yasmin M.
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Yasmin M.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
78 reviews
30 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Drake, Des Moines, IA, 50311

Yasmin took excellent care of my dog during a week-long trip and I would definitely book with her again! Ranger gets anxious sometimes, especially when his routine is disrupted, but he seemed happy and content in all of the picture/video updates (and I appreciated her sending those regularly). Thank you for keeping my best friend happy and healthy while we were gone, Yasmin!

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Sophia W.
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$75
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5.0 out of 5 stars
33 reviews
6 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Waveland Park, Des Moines, IA, 50311

Sophia was great! She stayed with Tiffany while we Al were out of town for the holidays and when we got home Tiffany was so happy and calm. I’m always nervous leaving our senior girl with anyone, but Sophia sent us updates and pictures and made sure everything went smoothly.

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Sitter Profile Image: Krystal H.
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Krystal H.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
24 reviews
7 repeat clients
9 years of experience
Urbandale, IA, 50322

Krystal sends tons of updates, is clean and gives our pups lots of attention and love. We will continue to use Krystal for walks and house sitting!

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Sitter Profile Image: Meghan S.
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Meghan S.
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$70
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5.0 out of 5 stars
16 reviews
6 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Drake, Des Moines, IA, 50311

Meghan was amazing with our boy. Followed instructions very well and made our baby so happy! Worked with us on a missed connecting flight, I appreciate her so much! Will be booking again next time we travel!

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Sitter Profile Image: Carson G.
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Carson G.
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$40
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4 years of experience
Beaverdale, Des Moines, IA, 50310

About: I worked throughout high school at a humane society, focusing on puppy and adult dog care, also writing grants for the foundation. Since then, I’ve had three dogs—one Canaanite Shepherd and two huskies. I also have a lovely turtle at home named Zoom! Animal care is part of my daily life, and I strive to give my animals (and yours!) the best life possible! I currently work from home most days, so I can be fairly flexible with my schedule (given enough notice). I am happy to work with your and your dog’s needs! While I don’t offer care in my own home, I am happy to visit your home to let your animals out and get them some exercise!

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Madison J.
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$100
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5.0 out of 5 stars
18 reviews
3 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Des Moines, IA, 50310

Maddie was awesome! She took great care of both of my dogs and kept me updated the entire time. She made me so comfortable while I was away and I knew my dogs were having such a great time! I would definitely book with Maddie again and I would recommend her to anyone who is looking for a trustworthy dog sitter. She goes above and beyond! ?

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Very caring. Asked great questions. Great with our senior dog. Good communication and responsiveness. Will definitely hire Amani again!!!

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Kathy B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Emily was absolutely incredible. She took such thoughtful, attentive care of our girls. Throughout our entire trip, she went above and beyond, asking for clarification when needed, sending regular updates, and giving us complete peace of mind. When our flight home was delayed, she didn’t hesitate to stay flexible and make sure the girls were comfortable and cared for. Highly recommend her to anyone.

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Madeline G.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Sophia was wonderful! She understood our older dog and took wonderful care of her and the house. She even placed her used towel in our laundry area which was such a thoughtful move. Couldn’t be happier with care Sophia took or our little dog and house. Will welcome her back again!

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Sarah E.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Madi is the best. We don’t leave our pups very often. Madi was communicative and the dogs were super excited to see but it was clear they were loved on while we were away. Would 100% book Madi again. Felt totally comfy with Madi in our home!!

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Virginia T.
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She arrived on time and paid close attention to the puppy. The puppy likes her and that is a good sign. We are having her back for sure

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Sara W.
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Absolutely amazing house and dog sitter. She went above and beyond in every way and gave us complete peace of mind while we were away. Tiger was so loved, cared for, and spoiled the entire time — we could tell immediately when we got home. She kept us updated, treated our home with care, and truly cared for Tiger like he was her own. We are beyond grateful and would recommend her to anyone without hesitation! 🐾✨

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Karly T.
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Isabella did a great job caring for my pups for a week! She was great with following their schedule and giving meds! Will definitely book her again

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Erica J.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Yasmin stayed with our fur babies for 2 whole weeks! She did an amazing job sending us pics everyday of the 2 of them and kept our place nice and orderly. So happy to find someone trustworthy!

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Jamie K.
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Absolutely amazing. Pups received so much loving attention. Senior dogs needed lots of guidance, medications and peculiarities.

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Samantha A.
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This is the second time we have used Rover.com and the second time we have used Rachel R. Rachel is an awesome house sitter and our dogs Hershey & Cinnamon absolutely love her. Rachel sends us numerous pictures & funny videos while we are away. Frequently, she goes above and beyond the dog sitting service to take care of our house and our dogs. For example, the 1st time Rachel watched our dogs, she DeScaled my coffee pot and other things that Cathy & I wouldn't have even thought of. On her second time, there was a tornado warning and severe thunderstorm warning. While we hadn't left any instructions for bad weather, she contacted us immediately to let us know and to see how we wanted her to handle the dogs for severe weather. Then, Rachel kept us informed about the progression of the storms. Also, Rachel is very flexible and accommodating to our needs and last minute requests. With Rachel, we never have to worry about our dogs and can just relax and enjoy our time away. I have recommended Rachel to our neighbors and friends.

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Scott D.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Angie did a terrific job taking care of our dog Teddy. She kept in contact with us and sent photos daily. Teddy is a senior dog who requires medication and is a very picky eater. She was able to met all his needs and took the extra time to make him steak and other food to add to his kibble. When we came home from our trip our dog was happy and healthy and our house was very clean. Angie went above and beyond and cleaned the house and took out our trash! She even offered to throw the bed sheets in the washer before she left. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a house sitter.

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Alissa F.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Another excellent stay for our girl Sandy by April. She is one of the best. Treats our home with respect and our dog with love. HIGHLY RECOMMEND if you need reliable sitting.

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James T.
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Once again an excellent experience with Sam! A much shorter time away this time, but Tiffany was happy and calm when we got home.

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Brittany M.
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Dawn is tremendously responsible, thorough and caring. Our dog loved her from the minute they met. We never had any concerns for our dog while she was in Dawn’s care.

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Janet B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Amethyst was a huge help for us - stepping up when our other sitter had to cancel on short notice. She took great care of the pups while we were gone. We got several updates throughout the day, along with several pictures of the kiddos. We will definitely keep her in mind for the next time!

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Kevin H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

She was very patient with my anxious dog. I could tell she's been around dogs a lot in her life based off the meet and greet. My dog seemed happy when I got him back

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Nicholas L.
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Abby is the best. Our pets were very well cared for, we got lots of communication and pictures and our house was immaculate when we returned.

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Melissa F.
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Adriana goes above and beyond our expectations! We feel so comfortable leaving our dogs in her care.

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Alyssa I.
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Sam did great with our mini Aussie and 3 cats while we were out of town for a week. Our dog can be a handful at times and she did very well with him. Our cats took to her right away. I would definitely recommend Sam for house/pet sitting.

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Teri E.
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Krystal is amazing! First time user of this service and now she is going to be our only dog watcher moving forward! Thank you so much again, Krystal!

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Kelly K.
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Heading out of town? It’s easy to book a 5-star house sitter to take care of your home. Book a house sitter to take care of your dog and cat, while keeping an eye on your property. And the best part? Your best friend gets to stay on their home turf. Merle Hay house sitters are great for:

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