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Sitter Profile Image: Kimberlee & Mitchell W.
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Kimberlee & Mitchell W.
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$50
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 60 reviews
24 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Grimes, IA, 50111

“They took great care of our pup! We loved receiving the photo updates and it was clear he was happy, comfortable, and well loved the whole time. It gave us so much peace of mind knowing he was in such good hands. We would absolutely trust them again and highly recommend them to anyone looking for someone reliable to care for their pet.”

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Mikaila W.
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Meagan N.
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$44
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 104 reviews
34 repeat clients
25 years of experience
ankeny, IA, 50023

“Meagan was a very great host for our dog! She was flexible and took great care of our pup. Would definitely recommend to anyone. Would use again. Thank you so much”

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Jake M.
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Melanie R.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 42 reviews
17 repeat clients
40 years of experience
West Des moines, IA, 50265

“We recently boarded our dog with Melanie and it was a great experience. Melanie and her family were so nice to work with and did a great with Maya. We liked getting updates and pictures while she stayed there. Highly recommended.”

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Amanda J.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 22 reviews
9 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Madrid, IA, 50156

“Amanda was so great with our pups! She was always keeping us in the loop with our pups and gave us such a peaceful trip knowing our pups were having such a great time with her and her family! Would definitely use her services again and recommend her to anyone!”

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Jackie & Griffen L.
Sitter Profile Image: Cynthia B.
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Cynthia B.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 23 reviews
7 repeat clients
25 years of experience
West Des Moines, IA, 50265

“I think my Sam had a great time with Cynthia and family…and he was so lucky that Cynthia’s daughter was there with her little dog Reggie, so he had a playmate the whole time he was there (9days). Cynthia watered her plants outside and my Sam loves to be watered also. And with the very hot weather, he enjoyed it. Will be returning!”

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Penny C.
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Angela & Dan H.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 11 reviews
4 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Adel, IA, 50003

“Angela and Dan took such great care of our dogs while we were out of town. It gave us such peace of mind to know they were in a loving home and getting lots of attention when we were away. We loved getting Angela’s updates each day and will absolutely book with them again in the future.”

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Lauren S.
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Kelly V.
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$35
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4.7 out of 5 stars
• 8 reviews
3 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Johnston, IA, 50131

“Kelly took great care of Cooper while we were out of town for a week! I loved knowing that she’s a dog trainer. He got along great with her dogs and had a place nearby to run. She was also super responsive. Will definitely use her again.”

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Justine P.
Sitter Profile Image: Amanda S.
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Amanda S.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 24 reviews
5 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Ogden, IA, 50212

“Winnie had a great time and Amanda was so patient even when Winnie decided to show her displeasure of being left. I feel very confident having her watch my fur baby.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Kayla G.
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Kayla G.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 67 reviews
18 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Ankeny, IA, 50023

“Kayla is great! I never worry when I’m away and if I miss my girl, all I need to do is send a message and she’ll update me and send a photo. Recently my dog had to have temporary dietary changes and meds and Kayla knew just what needed to be done and assured me it was not a problem. I knew I didn’t have to worry about a thing”

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Ranae M.
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Sherilynn G.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 126 reviews
58 repeat clients
23 years of experience
Urbandale, IA, 50323

“Sherilynn did a great job communicating with us and providing updates on our dog Olive while we were away. She was also patient with Olive who tends to be a little cautious and skittish at first.”

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Brittany H.
Sitter Profile Image: Stephanie & Shawn E.
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Stephanie & Shawn E.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 26 reviews
7 repeat clients
16 years of experience
Ankeny, IA, 50023

“Stephanie did an amazing job caring for our dog! She sent messages and pictures every day, and kept us informed of how things were going. We will definitely have her watch our pup again!”

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Christie H.
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Elizabeth W.
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$39
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 124 reviews
37 repeat clients
35 years of experience
Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA, 50310

“Elizabeth was very responsive and asked questions to ensure it was a good fit ahead of time. During our dog’s stay she provided several daily updates with pictures and videos. She had him out playing with new dog friends in the fenced yard, and he came home a tired boy. Highly recommend! We will definitely book her again.”

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Candice G.
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Jenevieve Y.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 305 reviews
85 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Fairmont Park, Des Moines, IA, 50317

“Jenevieve was fantastic! She watched our dogs over our wedding weekend and offered to come pick them up so we wouldn’t have to stress about dog drop off. She sent pics, communicated well and loved on our doggies. They were so tried after a fun weekend away!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Emmy D.
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Emmy D.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 9 reviews
3 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Grimes, IA, 50111

“Emmy took wonderful care of our dog! She was attentive and made sure our energetic girl got plenty of exercise and stimulation. We received regular updates and photos, and it was apparent in the pictures that our dog felt right at home. We definitely recommend Emmy!”

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Kelly B.
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Debora K.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 39 reviews
11 repeat clients
45 years of experience
WINTERSET, IA, 50273

“Once again Debora provided wonderful care for Cindy (my cat). Debora understands the mind of a cat and lets Cindy be at home in her home. Cindy is so comfortable with Debora that when it came time to leave Cindy did not protest being in the carrier as long as Debora sat next to her. Very nice!”

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Tina W.
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Jaden B.
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$38
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 87 reviews
21 repeat clients
14 years of experience
Highland Park, Des Moines, IA, 50313

“Jaden is simply the best! He will make your dogs feel loved and adapt to the individual needs of each pet. He gives great updates and provides plenty of photos. He will make sure you’re at ease when leaving your pets with him being that this was the first time we used Rover this was very important to us. We will definitely be booking again.”

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Kristian R.
Sitter Profile Image: Morgan H.
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Morgan H.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 111 reviews
25 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Beaverdale, Des Moines, IA, 50310

“Morgan is great with Luke and she is flexible and accommodating, always there to help us out. We really appreciate her; we know Luke is in good hands.”

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Mary G.
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stefanie s.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 39 reviews
17 repeat clients
20 years of experience
West Des Moines, IA, 50265

“Stefanie and her fur babies took great care of Wilbur while making him feel comfy and loved. He was calm and happy after the experience, as was I. I trust that Wilbur is in good hands with her.”

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Melissa M.
Sitter Profile Image: Steve & Tilaine G.
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Steve & Tilaine G.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 62 reviews
22 repeat clients
17 years of experience
Ames, IA, 50010

“Our lab, Yeller, has stayed with Steve and Tilaine twice during our summer vacation and he has a wonderful time in their home. They are loving and responsible and treat him like family. He loves playing in their fenced yard with the kids, laying in the sun on their deck, and all the attention he gets throughout his stay. When we dropped Yeller off for his second stay with them, about a year after the first one, he enthusiastically bolted from the car right up to Steve and immediately made himself at home again. They have also been flexible with our return time as our flight was delayed and accommodated an extension of the stay on short notice. Highly recommend this family for your dog sitting needs!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Evan H.
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Evan H.
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$43
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 178 reviews
75 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Norwalk, IA, 50211

“Evan took our dogs in fairly last minute for a two night stay. They seemed happy and well, and he was very responsive through messaging. I would definitely use his services again. Thanks!”

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The median cost per night for dog boarding in Minburn is $40

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FAQs for Dog Boarding - Minburn

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As of November 2026, there are 378 sitters on Rover offering Dog Boarding across Minburn. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.

If you would like updates while you’re away, you can discuss with your sitter how many or how frequent you’d like those updates to be. The Rover app allows sitters to send photos, videos, and messages about your pet, including how many pee or poop breaks occurred. You can message your sitter at any time through the app and our support team is available 24/7 by email or chat if you have concerns.

The personalized, in-home nature of pet care through Rover can mean more individual attention for your pet.

Every sitter on Rover has their own routine. Depending on the arrangements you agree on before the stay, a sitter can follow your dog’s regular feeding schedule, provide a comfortable place to sleep, offer companionship, and support their usual exercise and play needs.

95% of sitters in Minburn can provide daily exercise during dog boarding stays. Depending on the sitter, their home environment, and your dog’s needs, this may include walks, outdoor play, indoor enrichment activities, or supervised play with compatible dogs. These activities are not automatically included with every booking, so ask the sitter what a typical day looks like.

During the Meet & Greet, discuss your dog’s usual exercise and play routine, whether they can safely interact with other dogs, and any activities or restrictions the sitter should follow. You can also ask the sitter to send photo and message updates during the stay so you can see how your dog is spending their time.

Preparing for drop-off is easy when you have a checklist! To help your dog settle into their Minburn home-away-from-home, we recommend packing:

  • Health and safety essentials such as their ID tags, vaccination records, medication, and emergency vet or secondary caregiver contacts.
  • Food and gear such as harnesses, collars, food (portioned by day), and an item that smells like you.
  • Special instructions such as a list of training cues, medical administration needs, or favorite hang-out spots in your Minburn.

Tip: You can upload your dog’s routine and medical info directly onto their profile so your sitter always has the details at their fingertips.

Yes, you can find sitters who have experience with handling special pet needs in Minburn. On Rover:

  • 90% of sitters can help with special care needs
  • 95% can help with giving oral medications or injections
  • 95% can help with daily exercise

You can also find pet sitters on Rover who accept only one pet at a time, which is ideal for anxious puppies, kittens, or senior pets who move at a gentler pace. Some sitters will also list availability for 24/7 care, also known as constant care, in their profiles.

Use the search filters to narrow down sitters whose specific experience or environment meets your pet's needs. When reaching out to your sitter, outline your pet's care routine and use the Meet & Greet to walk your sitter through your expectations.

You and your Minburn sitter can schedule drop-off and pick-up in a way that works best for the both of you—and your dog. Most sitters offer flexible times for drop-off and pick-up but the easiest way to confirm those times will be through in-app messaging. Confirm your arrival time the day of pick-up and drop-off can also help keep the process smooth and organized.

The Rover Guarantee is Rover’s commitment to your peace of mind every time you book. It includes 24/7 customer support, sitter access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals for diagnostic issues, and a reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care in the rare event something goes wrong.

All bookings are backed by the Rover Guarantee, which provides up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care reimbursement.

Every sitter on Rover is required to pass a background check before listing their services. This process confirms their identity and indicates they are not on the Department of Justice’s National Sex Offender Public Website or have any disqualifying offenses.

Beyond ID checks, you can review each sitter's star rating, read verified reviews from other pet parents, and see how many repeat clients they have. Every booking is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care. For more details, visit Rover's Trust & Safety page.

While each sitter sets their own vaccine requirements, staying up-to-date on your dog’s vaccines is the best way to be "boarding ready". Vaccinations help create a safe environment for all pets under a sitter’s care.

Many sitters in IA ask that dogs be up to date on core vaccines like the Canine Parvovirus, Canine Distemper, Canine Adenovirus, Bordetella, and Rabies.

By discussing your pet's health history early, you’re adding a layer of confidence for you and your sitter before the booking begins.

If a health concern arises during a stay, your sitter is instructed to contact you and our Trust & Safety team immediately and, if needed, take your dog to the closest veterinarian. Through our Trust & Safety support team, sitters can ask for diagnostic advice from a qualified veterinary professional if your dog is showing signs of possible illness.

For extra peace of mind, you can also prepare an authorization form for your regular vet. An authorization form outlines your preferred method of care and allows your sitter to bring your pet into their regular clinic.

Every qualified booking made on Rover is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes reimbursement for eligible emergency vet care.

Adding another pup to the pack? Most sitters and walkers offer a reduced rate for additional dogs. You’ll find these exact rates listed under the "Services" tab on any sitter's profile. Since every dog is unique, final pricing may vary depending on the level of care required.

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