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Sitter Profile Image: Meagan N.
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Meagan N.
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$44
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 101 reviews
32 repeat clients
25 years of experience
ankeny, IA, 50023

“Meagan is amazing! Our dog always has a blast with her. Meagan is easy to communicate with and clearly cares very much for our dog. We will definitely ask her to help again.”

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Jill Marie G.
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Amber J.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 17 reviews
4 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Altoona, IA, 50009

“Amber took great care of Roxi! Communication was excellent and she took extra care to ensure she wasn’t intimidated by larger dogs during the stay.”

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Melanie B.
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Kayla G.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 66 reviews
18 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Ankeny, IA, 50023

“I can’t say enough good things about Kayla! She responds quickly and is so easy to work with. She watched my dog in her home and made leaving my pup so easy and I came home to a calm, stress-free dog. She kept in touch and sent pictures to reassure me they were doing great. Best of all, my dog loved her!! Thanks Kayla!”

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Ranae M.
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Brooke & Brent B.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 46 reviews
11 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Ames, IA, 50010

“This is our first Rover booking and we couldn't be happier. Brooke did an excellent job of making sure our "new to us" rescue dog had a good experience. Amee got to read stories at bedtime and take walks with the family. She'll be back for more fun.”

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Janell M.
Sitter Profile Image: Erin & Chris R.
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Erin & Chris R.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 96 reviews
33 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Urbandale, IA, 50322

“Erin, Chris and family took such great care of our Sadie when we were out of state for the holiday! They welcomed her as if she was part of the family! Our girl had so much fun playing with their dog in the backyard and even a couple of other dogs that were visiting at the same time. We appreciate all the love they provided and we will without question be back again soon! 😍”

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Amber K.
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Lisa S.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 72 reviews
21 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Greater South Side, Des Moines, IA, 50315

“Lisa was a wonderful host to Lulu who boarded for the first time in her life. She is on a special diet and Lisa cared for her like her own dog. Lulu enjoyed her stay there and we could see that she was well taken care of and enjoyed her stayed for 5 nights. Lisa will be taking care of Lulu when we need to board her on our trips where she cannot go with us in the future. Thank you so much for taking good care of Lulu Lisa!!!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Jessica V.
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Jessica V.
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$38
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 149 reviews
41 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Urbandale, IA, 50322

“Jessica was great with our dog Louie, loved the pics and vids during his stay. Booking and communication was easy and efficient. Highly Recommended, and many Thanks!”

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Gary V.
Sitter Profile Image: Elizabeth W.
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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 great with Hank! He seemed to love her right from the start. Elizabeth kept us updated the entire time she had him with multiple messages and pictures which was great to see while we were away. I will definitely use Elizabeth again for boarding and she made it super easy with pick up and drop off as well! Definitely a convenient option for us with 4 kids! Thanks again, Elizabeth”

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Shelby M.
Sitter Profile Image: Cory G.
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Cory G.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 159 reviews
54 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Beaverdale, Des Moines, IA, 50310

“Cory was very responsive and had great communication before and during Moose’s stay! When we picked up Moose after his stay he was happy and tired. He even got to meet new friends! Cory was easy going and handled my high energy dog well!”

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Deanna G.
Sitter Profile Image: Shaelea R.
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Shaelea R.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 26 reviews
14 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Greater South Side, Des Moines, IA, 50315

“She is amazing! Got pictures and videos while on vacation. She actually cares about animals. Will definitely use her again and highly highly highly recommend using her!!!”

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Stacey H.
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Lara & Cary J.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 82 reviews
25 repeat clients
9 years of experience
Urbandale, IA, 50323

“Lara and Cary were so great with our dog, Nola! It was our first time leaving her after an incident at a local kennel this summer so we were worried and anxious. They sent several photos and updates and put our minds at ease. She had a nice, relaxing stay and we will definitely use them again and again!!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Jessica C.
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Jessica C.
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$32
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 19 reviews
2 repeat clients
27 years of experience
Clive, IA, 50325

“Jessica did an excellent job with little B and he came home happy and healthy. He can’t settle down without his dog bed, so we were glad we could leave it with him. We also brought his food and water bowl. Jessica was professional, competent, and caring. Five star rating, for sure! We will definitely use her again.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Colleen D.
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Colleen D.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 36 reviews
9 repeat clients
18 years of experience
ANKENY, IA, 50023

“Colleen was amazing! She was flexible and responsive throughout the whole process and shared photos during boarding. Most importantly, she was great to our pup! We highly recommend using her if you’re looking to board!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Mackenzie W.
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Mackenzie W.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 148 reviews
36 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Union Park, Des Moines, IA, 50313

“It was our dogs' first time staying with someone other than family, so we were a bit nervous at first... but upon meeting, we were immediately put at ease. Our dogs had a blast and were absolutely treated with the same love and snuggles our family gives. We loved the updates, and both dogs came home ready for a long nap from lots of playtime with their new friends. We are grateful and will definitely use Mackenzie and Anthony again!! Thank you, thank you!!”

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Maggie S.
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Mallory C.
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$35
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 321 reviews
140 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Ames, IA, 50014

“Mallory was an awesome dog sitter for my Newfie! She sent lots of updates, and was excellent at communicating overall. She also offered some much appreciated training tips for my pup. I absolutely plan on using her as a sitter again.”

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Adam S.
Sitter Profile Image: Shannah G.
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Shannah G.
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$33
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 5 reviews
30 years of experience
Altoona, IA, 50009

“Shannah and her husband were awesome with our kittens! We had to last minute travel for a family emergency and they were available to take care of Taco and Cheeto. They sent updates everyday and were really responsive. Would highly recommend!”

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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

“Wow, that’s all I can say. We were in a tough situation as we were traveling from Texas to Minnesota and Wayne got so sick. He had to be taken by ambulance to the hospital. Evan was there early in the morning to pick the dogs up, in fact, the whole family was there. They sent pictures they sent updates. .as we did not know how many days of Rover we needed. They were completely flexible with us and each day when I text and say I need one more day they were very amenable to that. They prayed for Wayne , I think they still are. My dogs were relaxed and happy, not anxious at all. I believe they got the best care I could’ve found for CoCo and PoPee.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Nadia M.
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Nadia M.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 9 reviews
4 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Ames, IA, 50111

“Dezi made some friends and enjoyed her time!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Sherilynn G.
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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 was great! First time using rover and someone non-family watching our dog. With her providing daily updates we were quickly comforted. We will use her again!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Mariah S.
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Mariah S.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 7 reviews
3 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Ankeny, IA, 50021

“Maria is patient, understands dogs and is able to make them comfortable. It was our dogs first experience with boarding and she did well. Maria shared frequent details and pictures of my dogs experience while in her care. We will definitely use Maria’s services again!”

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Ruth M.
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Frequently asked questions about Rover

Rover is the largest marketplace for local pet care. Whether you're looking for pet sitters, dog walkers, or house sitters who specialize in pet sitting, you can narrow your search by entering your ZIP code to find sitters within walking distance in your neighborhood.

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.

Depending on the sitter, their home environment, and your dog’s needs, daily exercise 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 Mingo 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 Mingo.

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.

You and your Mingo 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.

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