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Sitter Profile Image: Jenevieve Y.
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Jenevieve Y.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 296 reviews
84 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Fairmont Park, Des Moines, IA, 50317

“Great communication and friendly. She sent pictures and updates. My cat is special needs and takes multiple medications daily. She helped ease my anxiety and my cat looks like he had a great time.”

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Erna J.
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Meagan N.
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$44
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 98 reviews
30 repeat clients
25 years of experience
ankeny, IA, 50023

“Meagan was fantastic. She clearly adores dogs and made Dottie feel right at home for the weekend. She was very communicative, sending updates and photos. I appreciated her great attitude and care.”

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Melinda N.
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Casandra L.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 105 reviews
43 repeat clients
56 years of experience
Beaverdale, Des Moines, IA, 50310

“Casandra is awesome! She took great care of Maisie & Milo! We received lots of photos & videos throughout the week! Would highly recommend Casandra!”

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Kelly M.
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Kayla G.
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$38
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 61 reviews
18 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Ankeny, IA, 50023

“Kayla is very kind and took care of our Copper so well! She kept us in the loop everyday on how he was doing and pictures as well ☺️ The next time we need a sitter we will definitely book her!”

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Stephanie M.
Sitter Profile Image: Jessica V.
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Jessica V.
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$33
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 147 reviews
39 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Urbandale, IA, 50322

“My GSP had a wonderful time at Jessica's place. Updated with pictures and video throughout the day. Will definitely use her again in the future if I need someone to watch again.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Christopher V.
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Christopher V.
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$27
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 12 reviews
4 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Lower Beaver, Des Moines, IA, 50310

“Christopher been nothing but amazing with our pups. He’s gone above and beyond what we expected and that’s why he will always be our go to person. He’s done an amazing job I would definitely recommend him to anyone that needs a sitter to watch over ur precious loved one”

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Michelle R.
Sitter Profile Image: Kim S.
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Kim S.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 44 reviews
22 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Pleasant Hill, IA, 50327

“Sadie loved her stay, with Kim and her family! Kim does a great job of updating you daily, and also sends pics daily, as well! They took great care of our fur baby, and would highly recommend her to anyone in need of a dog sitter! 🙂”

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Carolyn S.
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Angela P.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 107 reviews
47 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Ames, IA, 50010

“Angela is fantastic! Charlize always has a fun time staying with her and is well cared for, too. We will continue to book with Angela whenever we need a sitter.”

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Colleen K.
Sitter Profile Image: Samantha M.
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Samantha M.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 160 reviews
40 repeat clients
18 years of experience
Ames, IA, 50010

“Samantha and her family were awesome with Stormy. Communication before, during, and after his stay was great. I will definitely leave Student with her again.”

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Felicitas A.
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Katrina M.
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$33
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 64 reviews
23 repeat clients
16 years of experience
Ames, IA, 50010

“Kat and her family were great hosts to my pup! They went over and above with making sure he was well looked after, and were incredibly patient with him. I'm very grateful! Thanks Kat!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Osvaldo M.
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Osvaldo M.
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$45
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 94 reviews
38 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Lower Beaver, Des Moines, IA, 50310

“My doggo Sabra LOVES going to Osvaldo's family. We barely turn onto their street before she is bouncing in the car wanting to get it out. She loves the other dogs in the home and their kids. Highly recommended!”

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Jessica R.
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Alice b.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 154 reviews
56 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Magnolia Park, Des Moines, IA, 50315

“Alice has watched our dog several times now. We trust her to take loving care of him, no matter his needs. She goes above and beyond! Great communication and pictures, helps us feel connected to our pup when we’re away. Grateful for her consistent care when we’re away.”

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

“Gizmo had a great stay with Brooke and her family. He and one of their cats, Chester, became very good friends, which is wonderful. We know that Gizmo is not aggressive with cats, but he hasn't had much 1:1 time with cats, so we were very pleased that the two enjoyed playing! Brooke made a concerted effort to walk Gizmo on his home schedule to avoid accidents, which I greatly appreciate.”

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Joan W.
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
• 45 reviews
19 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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Sitter Profile Image: Lisa S.
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Lisa S.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 71 reviews
21 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Greater South Side, Des Moines, IA, 50315

“Lisa and her husband were amazing. My Bijoux had such a wonderful time with them. Lisa sent the cutest pictures of Bijoux during her stay and I enjoyed the updates that really gave me such an enormous peace of mind that my pup was not only in great hands, but she was having a fun vacation of her own! I can’t recommend Lisa enough and without a doubt I will be having Bijoux stay over again! I’m sure Bijoux will be over the moon getting to see Lisa, her husband, and their dog Mac again, who she loved playing with too!”

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Jamie H.
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Kayla B.
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$36
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 15 reviews
4 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Nevada, IA, 50201

“Leo had a great time during his stay with Kayla and her Goldens Rylee and Bailee on their easily accessible Iowa farm. I'm sure Leo is looking forward to his next visit.”

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Laura P.
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

“Milli had a great weekend with Erin & Chris! They spoiled her while she was there! She also was very relaxed even after she returned home! I would definitely recommend them and appreciate that they limit the number of dogs at one time! Thanks Erin & Chris!”

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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 did a great job watching Clover!! She kept us informed on how she was eating and even gave her a few special treats. Clover loved the swimming pool. 🐶 We appreciate the great care she received.”

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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
• 21 reviews
5 repeat clients
25 years of experience
West Des Moines, IA, 50265

“Cynthia took great care of Brooks for a weekend stay. Her home and big backyard were perfect for him, and she kept us updated with photos and quick responses, which made us feel really comfortable. He clearly felt right at home — he almost didn’t want to leave! Friendly, flexible, and easy to work with. We’ll definitely be booking with her again.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Kevin R.
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Kevin R.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 30 reviews
10 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA, 50309

“Kevin was incredibly responsive in scheduling a somewhat last-minute booking, shared photos of Monte throughout his stay and provided consistent updates, and treated Monte like his own. Will absolutrly be using Kevin again and would highly recommend him.”

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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.

<b>Tip:</b> 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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