Dog Boarding in New Vision, Des Moines, IA

“Wow…is all I can say! A long stay but the best red carpet treatment I could’ve hoped for. Jenevieve was prompt, wonderful communication, took the best care of my boys! I cannot say enough…what a wonderful experience for my first time! Will absolutely book with her again!”

Craig S.

“Kevin watched our pug for six nights while we were in Hawaii and kept us updated with photos and fun stories. He made us feel super comfortable, leaving our furry family member. Kevin‘s dog Ricky is a big bonus. He’s a fun little guy and Sushi loved having a friend for the week. Can’t wait to book with Kevin again in the future highly recommend.!”

Emily H.

“Sadie enjoyed her stay with Lisa so much, I'm not sure she wanted to come home! She even had her own Thanksgiving dinner. We appreciated the pictures and updates during her stay. Thanks!”

M D.

“Thankyou so much , Alice took wonderful care of our dog Chesney. It was a extended stay of 10 days. She kept us updated with text and pictures.She is a loving and caring sitter.”

Tony W.

“Erin and Chris are amazing!! They were super responsive. Genuinely listened to all of my dog mom concerns and were gracious and accommodating!! I got lots of pictures with updates and reassurance that everything was going well!! I will absolutely rebook with them when I have future needs!!”

Melinda S.

“Christy and Erkham were so great! Dilly had a great time and were so thankful we found a trusted caregiver for us! Thank you Christy & Erkham!”

Sara H.

“My dog is a needy dog. I know how she is to have someone boarder her. She is such a baby, even though she is old. Rachel is a lifesaver. She kept me posted, asked questions and gave her what she needed. Thank you Rachel!”

Barbara D.

“Andrea was one of a kind sitter. She took great care of our fuzzball, so well that we could enjoy our vacation without worries. She responded quickly to all our messages and sent us pictures. She went above and beyond to accomodate our delayed flight. So very sorry, Andrea. Will definitely book again when we are in the area. Highly recommend Andrea!”

Mai L.

“Lucia was fantastic with my puppy! She sent updates and followed all of Shelby's instructions. Lucia even took Shelby to the park to play! Shelby was happy and healthy when we got home. 10/10 would book again!!”

Nicole W.

“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!”

Deanna G.

“Traci was awesome! She took great care of Cocoa and I will definitely use her again. You should too for your pet and I guarantee you won't be disappointed ?.”

James H.

“We continue to ask Alexandra to care for our pup every time we go out of town. This time, our dog hurt his leg just before we left and she right away reassured us she could manage whatever he needed. She is always responsive and takes great care of Auggie. We are grateful for the peace of mind!”

Sarah B.

About: Hello! My name is Rachael and I live in Windsor Heights! I’m happy to help take care of your fur babies! I currently own two rescue dogs and a cat (Baloo Galaxy and Amelia)! I’m happy to help with your dog walking and dog boarding needs as I am able! I enjoy running and walking and love exploring new parks. I have a fenced in yard. I currently work from home and my schedule is very flexible! I was raised with dogs and got my own dog after I graduated college in 2009. My second dog was a foster that I found in 2015. Both typically get along well with other dogs after a meet and greet. I look forward to talking to you soon!

“This family took such well care of our boys while away! The updates and photos were so great! There was an incident that occurred and we were given all the details, updates, and even offered support from them! Will definitely choose them again!”

Madison B.

“Jessica is a terrific dog sitter. We rarely leave our dog, so when we do it is nice to feel comfortable leaving her with a trusted sitter. Our dog spent her weekend away from us playing with Jessica's dog and being treated like family. She is worn out from all of the fun she had. We will be using Jessica again!”

Sarah R.

“This was our first time having Sarah watch Benji and she was great! Benji came home very happy. We are already booked to have her watch him again!”

Kelly L.

“Grizzly loved his long stay with Kylie! My husband and I could fully enjoy our vacation stress free knowing Grizzly was in amazing hands. Would recommend Kylie and her family to anyone looking for a home away from home for their fur baby!”

Madison F.

“This was our first rover experience and I don’t think we could have asked for a better one. Ashly took great care of snoopy and sent me some cute pictures as well. He had so much fun playing with the other dogs. We will definitely be back!”

Mallory F.

“Hannah was amazing! She showed our sweet Butter so much love and we felt totally comfortable and confident that our anxious dog was being cared for so well the entire time we were away. Hannah sent tons of photos and updates which is always the best. We highly recommend her and would leave Butter with her again in a heartbeat.”

Ben F.

About: Hi! I’m Kelsey 😊 I’m a Des Moines native living downtown and working from home full-time. I’m a proud pet mom to Charlie, my Labrador mix, and Blue, my domestic shorthair cat. They’re my babies. I’ve spent my life caring for animals and have experience with dogs, cats, rabbits, reptiles, and amphibians. I focus on safety, routine, and low-stress care, and I treat every pet like one of my own. I’m comfortable administering daily medications and providing extra care for senior pets or pets with special needs. I love getting to know each pet’s personality, quirks, and routine so they feel safe, happy, and right at home while you’re away. Since I work from home full-time, your pet will get lots of supervision, potty breaks, playtime, enrichment activities, treats (if approved!), and plenty of love throughout the day. I aim to create a calm, cozy, structured routine so your pet feels safe, comfortable, and right at home at the Paw Pad. Drop-off and pick-up hours are between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM, with earlier or later arrangements available when discussed in advance. To keep everyone safe and happy: • Pets should be friendly with people and other animals • Vaccinations and flea/tick prevention should be up to date • Owners provide food, medications, and care instructions • Please share any routines, quirks, or special needs ahead of time You’ll get photo updates during your pet’s stay — and photos taken during services may be shared on my Rover or social media pages unless requested otherwise. Your pet’s safety and comfort are my top priority. I follow each pet’s routine and care instructions closely, maintain a clean and secure environment, and provide hands-on supervision throughout the day since I work from home full-time. Pets are introduced slowly and thoughtfully when needed, and I always prioritize calm, positive interactions. Each pet has access to a comfortable space to relax, eat, and sleep. I stay observant of behavior, appetite, energy levels, and overall wellbeing to make sure every pet feels safe, comfortable, and genuinely cared for.