Doggy Day Care in River Bend, Des Moines, IA
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1. Mackenzie W.
“My dog had a great first daycare experience with Mackenzie and Anthony. He’s had issues with anxiety with sitters in the past, and did very well with them and their 2 dogs. I highly recommend.”
2. Kevin R.
“Kevin is trusting, independent and takes direction well. If you ask him to help you out he’s always loyal and generous. We found him to go above and beyond expectations. .”
3. Melanie L.
“Our 14 year old dog developed some issues that meant he couldn’t be alone while I was at work. He goes to Melanie’s a few days a week now. He loves it. We will continue to work with Melanie when we need pet care.”
4. Kaylie C.
“Kaylie took great care of my fur baby. Will be booking with her again!”
5. Jaden B.
“Jaden has an obvious love for dogs! He is very knowledgeable about handling different breeds and handling them together. Jaden went out of his way to accommodate my schedule as well as my boy Duke's special needs. I wish I never had to be without my bud, but when I do I will leave him with someone like Jaden!”
6. Samantha P.
“My first time using rover and Samantha was so great to work with. Easy to communicate with and my pup had the best day with her! He was well taken care of and enjoyed playing in her big back yard. Will absolutely use Samantha again!!”
7. Maricela V.
About: Hello I have love animals as young as I can remember I would love to take care of your cat or dog I love walking outside I think it's very important that your dog gets lots of exercise they need to be stimulated mentally I would like to cuddle with your dog or cat, Don't hesitate to reach out to me My schedule is very flexible, I work night so I'm pretty much available during the day, I can also change my schedule to meet your 1st baby's needs I live near a trail so I can take your dog for lots of walks And I have a kennel they're more comfortable sleeping than one
8. Muskaan D.
About: if you need a weekend away, a day to work or even want to go out for dinners and you don’t want to leave your babies unsupervised, i think i’m the perfect person to care for them. I’ve owned many pets from dogs to cats to even reptiles. Extended family members and former neighbors can tell you that i will treat your pets with kindness and love. you won’t have a single thing to worry about. i understand first hand that our pets are not just our pets, they’re our family I have plenty of availability. I prefer clients tell me 2-3 days in advance when they need me. I usually pet sit from my place but i have no problem coming over if that’s what your comfortable with. Afternoons are usually perfect for me I have a big balcony and i live in a pet- friendly community. there’s also an amazing dog park near my building. I live in an extremely safe neighborhood! As for your home, i’m tidy and i usually bring my own snacks. i’ll give your babies as much attention as they need! any rules of your household, consider them followed!
9. Morgan H.
“Morgan is the ultimate dog lover and has never met one she doesn’t like. If she comes across a dog while we are out, she always has to stop and ask if she can give the pup some love. I have seen first hand how caring she is with animals and always gives them all her attention. Morgan is extremely prompt, responsible, and organized. She would be the ultimate Rover employee!”
10. Lucia R.
“First time ever using this app and Lucia made it easy to book with her, nice and responsive! She sent me a video of my dog and that was comforting! Kona was happy and got to play her little heart out! Thank you so much!”
11. Jessica S.
“Megan had a great time at Jessica’s. It was Megan’s first daycare experience and she didn’t even hesitate going in. Megan came home exhausted, which made for a nice relaxing evening. We will definitely be booking with Jessica again.”
12. Savannah H.
“My sometimes anxious blue heeler had never done daycare before, and Savannah and her husband were so great with him! I will definitely reach out to them again if he needs daycare in the future.”
13. Meagan N.
“This was an amazing experience! I needed to make a trip to Ankeny and couldn’t leave my dog home for that long of a time so I hopped on this app and found her, so glad I did! He was a little scared at first but shortly made himself at home. Good communication and she sent photos! Made me feel good 💕I will be contacting Meagan again!”
14. Scott S.
“When I tell you these 2 are the Best….they are the BEST!!! Super friendly and very welcoming! My big baby Zeus literally never wants to leave! And he gets beyond excited when we drive down the street to their house! By all means I will continue to bring Zeus just so he can get play dates with his other pup friends!!!”
15. Alice b.
“My Venus had an incredible day with two other frenchie pups! Miss Alice is so sweet and took excellent care of my baby girl while we visited Des Moines for the first time! Can't recommend her enough!”
16. Nancy F.
“I have trusted Nancy with my two pets often. They LOVE her. She delights in their personalities and cares for them like they are her own. She is responsible, has amazing time-management skills and is just an overall lovely person.”
17. Sara H.
“I wholeheartedly recommend Sara H. as a caregiver for your furry baby. She provided exceptional care for my giant schnauzer, and for that, we will be forever grateful. Sara is not just a pet sitter; she genuinely loves and understands animals. Her own furry baby is a testament to her dedication—extremely well cared for and loved. You can rest assured that your pet will be in the best hands possible with Sara. She’s attentive, loving, and treats every animal as if they were her own. Your furry companion will be safe, happy, and well-cared for under Sara's watch.”
18. Alicia N.
“Gizmo is so happy at Alicia’s I didn’t think twice about bringing him back for a day visit.”
19. Jenine P.
About: Family has relied on me for all pet needs. I’ve helped with sitting, potty breaks, feeding and walking. Or even just to keep their fur babies company. I work remotely with the ability to adapt my schedule a needed for pet care. I’m available during daytime hours and can provide evening hours as arranged. We have a fenced in backyard. I also have 3 children that love animals and would provide great companionship. We also have a dog who is a sweetheart.
20. Katie H.
“Katie is a fantastic sitter ! She was very patient with my pup ? it was his first time staying in a stranger’s home. When I came to pick him up he looked so happy and energetic! She sent me multiple updates with pictures throughout the day which eased my nerves and worries. I will be using her again!!!”
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Doggy Day Care FAQs
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Sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a sitter for doggy day care in River Bend on Rover as of Jul 2024 was about $30 per day, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your and your dog’s needs.
As of Jul 2024, 258 sitters provided doggy day care in River Bend. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect sitter near you. As a reminder, sitters offering doggy day care joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your dog’s safety.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple sitters about your booking. Typically, 90% of River Bend sitters offering doggy day care respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide doggy day care in River Bend have an average of 15 years of experience. Sitters offering doggy day care with repeat customers have an average of 5 repeat clients. Experience can vary from sitter to sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare sitters in River Bend.
River Bend doggy day care sitters are happy to take care of your dog while you’re at work or unavailable for the day. Book a one-time visit, or set up a regular rhythm with your favorite River Bend sitter. Drop off your dog at the sitter’s home and rest easy knowing they’ll get frequent potty breaks, plenty of playtime, and lots of love. Doggy day care is great for:
- Puppies and high-energy dogs
- Dogs with special needs, including seniors
- Pet parents who work long hours
- Dogs with separation anxiety
There are 258 sitters offering doggy day care in River Bend on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In River Bend, 100% of sitters offer daily exercise, 93% offer medication administration, and 87% have experience with senior dogs and dogs with special needs. We know each dog is unique and may have specific care instructions. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect doggy day care sitter near you. As a reminder, sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your dog’s safety.
Yes! Sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your doggy day care sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your sitter has access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals. In the rare event of any issues during a booking, rest easy knowing your pet is covered by the Rover Guarantee reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care.
Note: If your doggy day care sitter requested to cancel this booking, then they need to cancel from their account. Please contact them via Rover Messages.
We get it—sometimes plans change and you may need to cancel your doggy day care service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your sitter’s cancellation policy.
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