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Sitter Profile Image: Kelli M.
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Kelli M.
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$40
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5 out of 4.9 stars
20 reviews
9 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Des Moines, IA, 50317

Kelli was wonderful!! We had her stay with our dog for a few nights when we were on vacation. Kelli came over prior to her stay to meet us and make sure we had all our questions asked. It was clear our dog really liked Kelli and she was always great with communication. We’ll be sure to book her again!!

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Allison G.
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$55
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5 out of 5.0 stars
68 reviews
23 repeat clients
35 years of experience
Des Moines, IA, 50309

We had Allison watch our two tiny dogs for over a week. She checked in with us everyday to give us updates. She was very easy to get a hold of and responded immediately. Our pups were happy and looked very well cared for when we returned. Our condo looked like we hadn’t even left. I would highly recommend her!

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Sitter Profile Image: Megan C.
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Megan C.
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$45
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5 out of 5.0 stars
7 reviews
1 repeat client
15 years of experience
Ankeny, IA, 50023

I wish I could give Megan more than 5 stars! Megan was absolutely wonderful with our dog, Benji! She came to our home to watch him, & I could tell right away she genuinely cared about making him comfortable and happy. She was punctual, kind, and so easy to communicate with. While we were out, she kept us updated with messages and adorable photos, which gave us total peace of mind. Megan treated him like her own, which made us feel so at ease! When we got home, he was relaxed, happy, and clearly had a great day. It’s rare to find someone so reliable, caring, and trustworthy, and I wouldn’t hesitate to book with her again. Highly recommend Megan to anyone who wants their pets cared for like family!

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Sitter Profile Image: Yasmin M.
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Yasmin M.
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$55
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5 out of 5.0 stars
45 reviews
17 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Carlisle, IA, 50047

Yasmin went above and beyond and took my kitten Sir Snuggles to the vet when he was not feeling well (with my approval) when I was on travel abroad. She even got the vet on the phone at the appointment to talk to me. She was fantastic - and Snuggs is all better now thanks to her help.

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$60
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5 out of 5.0 stars
81 reviews
20 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Union Park, Des Moines, IA, 50313

Anthony was so good with our 2 pups. He took on the stages of our puppy with potty training and chewing things up with no problems. Very communicative and great with dogs!

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$35
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5 out of 5.0 stars
9 reviews
1 repeat client
30 years of experience
Mingo, IA, 50168

Paul was amazing! He was quick to respond and sent several photos/updates. With it being 4th of July weekend, we were happy that Paul was willing to spend the night and ease the pups anxiety with the loud noises. Thank you Paul for watching our pups on short notice, especially on a holiday weekend!

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Nicole & Matthew B.
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$30
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5 out of 5.0 stars
101 reviews
42 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Des Moines, IA, 50322

Jessica was wonderful with our dogs and the overnights she did for us while we were out of town. She kept us notified of how things were going! Thank you Jessica!!!

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Nancy P.
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$55
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5 out of 5.0 stars
42 reviews
6 repeat clients
53 years of experience
Ankeny, IA, 50021

Nancy stayed at our house for two nights and was great with our two cats! One needs liquid medicine administered twice a day and she handled it with no problem. Nancy was very communicative, and sent pics & videos for us to see how well our kitties were doing while we were away. We will feel perfectly comfortable using Nancy again!

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Emily A.
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$26
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5 out of 5.0 stars
3 reviews
2 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Capitol View South, Des Moines, IA, 50309

Emily was amazing with our two pets! We got lots of updates and photos and came home to two very happy and relaxed animals after a week away. We've already got Emily booked to come back!

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Gabby D.
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$55
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5 out of 5.0 stars
2 reviews
5 years of experience
East Village, Des Moines, IA, 50613

Gabby was exceptional! Jojo and I are sad she’s moving away, we’d love to have her back. ❤️

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Sitter Profile Image: Angie M.
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Angie M.
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$40
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5 out of 4.9 stars
59 reviews
17 repeat clients
9 years of experience
Bondurant, IA, 50035

We would highly recommend Angie for anyone’s pet sitting needs! She didn’t experience any issues with our elderly, special needs dog who requires medication and a Bailey chair to eat in twice a day, who also can be dog reactive on walks. Nor with our senior cat who requires medication daily as well. Our other senior cat who is very skittish even came out to say hi, which I think shows a lot about Angie’s character. We loved the occasional check ins and photos of our pets we received from Angie. On top of all of that, we came home to a clean house. After being gone 10 days. With 3 shedding pets in the house! We feel very fortunate to have found Angie. She will be our top choice for all future pet sitting needs.

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Cory W.
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$40
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5 out of 5.0 stars
54 reviews
18 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Des Moines, IA, 50315

Cory is awesome! Always communicates and is on time. One of the best dog sitters we have ever had! Thanks Cory we never worry when we leave Elvis with you!

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Laurie N.
Sitter Profile Image: Molly B.
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$50
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5 out of 5.0 stars
173 reviews
74 repeat clients
9 years of experience
Greater South Side, Des Moines, IA, 50315

Our dog is a little nervous and he seemed to do great with Molly staying with him for the weekend! We got periodic photo updates so we could see how he was doing. We’d definitely have Molly stay with him again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Abby D.
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5 out of 4.9 stars
15 reviews
5 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Altoona, IA, 50009

Abby was a fantastic sitter for our elderly cat, Bob, who has some pretty high snuggle needs. She went out of her way to introduce herself in person before our trip, asking thoughtful questions to make sure she understood Bob's routine and personality. While we were away, she was easy to reach and quick to respond to any questions, giving us regular updates that made us feel so at ease. Bob seemed to warm up to Abby quickly, and it was clear he was well cared for while we were gone. Knowing he was in such good hands gave us true peace of mind. We’d absolutely recommend Abby to anyone looking for a caring, communicative, and reliable pet sitter!

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$30
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5 out of 5.0 stars
58 reviews
11 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Carlisle, IA, 50047

Cassidy did very well and kept me updated on our puppers! Would definitely recommend her to others and would book her again 🙂

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Sitter Profile Image: Sandra D.
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Sandra D.
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$50
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5 out of 4.8 stars
13 reviews
3 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Des Moines, IA, 50315

Sandy was amazing! She was on time, was a great communicator sending updates and photos and took great care of our two small dogs. The dogs and house were well cared for.

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$26
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5 out of 5.0 stars
9 reviews
5 repeat clients
8 years of experience
South Park, Des Moines, IA, 50315

Christina was able to come through in a pinch for me and Cora! She was so understanding and accommodating. She made sure to communicate about how she was doing and was extra sensitive to Cora’s extra needs, making sure to get her medication on time! I would definitely have her come stay with Cora again.

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Sitter Profile Image: Aaliyah F.
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Aaliyah F.
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$40
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5 out of 5.0 stars
2 reviews
12 years of experience
Des Moines, IA, 50315

Aaliyah watched my two cats while we were on vacation. She went above and beyond taking care of them & our home even though my boys put her in some tough & unexpected situations. There were late nights, early mornings, and lots of phone calls & texts messages. I'd definitely book her again if she'd accept me!

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$60
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5 out of 4.5 stars
4 reviews
1 repeat client
20 years of experience
Altoona, IA, 50009

Sam was nothing but amazing while we were gone! She had great communication skills, and was very professional. She sent us photos of the boys and kept us in the loop of everything going on. I would 1000% recommend her again!

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$50
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5 out of 5.0 stars
2 reviews
25 years of experience
Pleasant Hill, IA, 50327

About: I am available 7 days a week. I can come to your home or your dog can stay with me as long as its 25 lbs or under; senior dogs okay. I'm retired so I'm available 7 days a week, no job too small, you can call me when or if you have a last minute cancelation. I live in a townhome community so your dog should be able to walk on a leash if staying at my home. (No fenced in area)

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Sitter Profile Image: Kelli M.
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Kelli M.

Animal lover and nutritionist!
Des Moines, IA, 50317
11.4 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
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$40
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5 out of 4.9 stars
20 reviews
9 repeat clients
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Kelli was wonderful!! We had her stay with our dog for a few nights when we were on vacation. Kelli came over prior to her stay to meet us and make sure we had all our questions asked. It was clear our dog really liked Kelli and she was always great with communication. We’ll be sure to book her again!!

Availability updated 4 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Allison G.
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Allison G.
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NO LONELY PETS HERE!
Des Moines, IA, 50309
14.7 mi. away
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$55
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5 out of 5.0 stars
68 reviews
23 repeat clients
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We had Allison watch our two tiny dogs for over a week. She checked in with us everyday to give us updates. She was very easy to get a hold of and responded immediately. Our pups were happy and looked very well cared for when we returned. Our condo looked like we hadn’t even left. I would highly recommend her!

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Sitter Profile Image: Megan C.
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Megan C.

Cozy Companion Pet Sitter
Ankeny, IA, 50023
18.6 mi. away
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$45
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5 out of 5.0 stars
7 reviews
1 repeat client
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I wish I could give Megan more than 5 stars! Megan was absolutely wonderful with our dog, Benji! She came to our home to watch him, & I could tell right away she genuinely cared about making him comfortable and happy. She was punctual, kind, and so easy to communicate with. While we were out, she kept us updated with messages and adorable photos, which gave us total peace of mind. Megan treated him like her own, which made us feel so at ease! When we got home, he was relaxed, happy, and clearly had a great day. It’s rare to find someone so reliable, caring, and trustworthy, and I wouldn’t hesitate to book with her again. Highly recommend Megan to anyone who wants their pets cared for like family!

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Sitter Profile Image: Yasmin M.
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Yasmin M.
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pet lover(and walker)
Carlisle, IA, 50047
9.5 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
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$55
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5 out of 5.0 stars
45 reviews
17 repeat clients
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Yasmin went above and beyond and took my kitten Sir Snuggles to the vet when he was not feeling well (with my approval) when I was on travel abroad. She even got the vet on the phone at the appointment to talk to me. She was fantastic - and Snuggs is all better now thanks to her help.

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Sitter Profile Image: Mackenzie W.
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Mackenzie W.
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Caring, compassionate, reliable
Union Park, Des Moines, IA, 50313
15.4 mi. away
Boarding, House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Doggy Day Care, Dog Walking
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$60
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5 out of 5.0 stars
81 reviews
20 repeat clients
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Anthony was so good with our 2 pups. He took on the stages of our puppy with potty training and chewing things up with no problems. Very communicative and great with dogs!

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Sitter Profile Image: Paul H.
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Paul H.

I love dogs!
Mingo, IA, 50168
17.6 mi. away
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$35
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5 out of 5.0 stars
9 reviews
1 repeat client
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Paul was amazing! He was quick to respond and sent several photos/updates. With it being 4th of July weekend, we were happy that Paul was willing to spend the night and ease the pups anxiety with the loud noises. Thank you Paul for watching our pups on short notice, especially on a holiday weekend!

Availability updated 20 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Jessica D.
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Jessica D.

Pet lover with lots of experience
Des Moines, IA, 50322
19.1 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
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$30
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5 out of 5.0 stars
101 reviews
42 repeat clients
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Jessica was wonderful with our dogs and the overnights she did for us while we were out of town. She kept us notified of how things were going! Thank you Jessica!!!

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Sitter Profile Image: Nancy P.
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Nancy P.
Star Sitter

I already love your pets!
Ankeny, IA, 50021
18.1 mi. away
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$55
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5 out of 5.0 stars
42 reviews
6 repeat clients
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Nancy stayed at our house for two nights and was great with our two cats! One needs liquid medicine administered twice a day and she handled it with no problem. Nancy was very communicative, and sent pics & videos for us to see how well our kitties were doing while we were away. We will feel perfectly comfortable using Nancy again!

Availability updated 5 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Emily A.
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Emily A.

Lover of pets all my life!
Capitol View South, Des Moines, IA, 50309
13.8 mi. away
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$26
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5 out of 5.0 stars
3 reviews
2 repeat clients
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Emily was amazing with our two pets! We got lots of updates and photos and came home to two very happy and relaxed animals after a week away. We've already got Emily booked to come back!

Availability updated 8 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Gabby D.
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Gabby D.

Your best friends partner in crime!
East Village, Des Moines, IA, 50613
14.4 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
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$55
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5 out of 5.0 stars
2 reviews
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Gabby was exceptional! Jojo and I are sad she’s moving away, we’d love to have her back. ❤️

Availability updated 2 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Angie M.
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Angie M.

Everything you need, under one Woof
Bondurant, IA, 50035
14.0 mi. away
Boarding, House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Doggy Day Care, Dog Walking
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$40
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5 out of 4.9 stars
59 reviews
17 repeat clients
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We would highly recommend Angie for anyone’s pet sitting needs! She didn’t experience any issues with our elderly, special needs dog who requires medication and a Bailey chair to eat in twice a day, who also can be dog reactive on walks. Nor with our senior cat who requires medication daily as well. Our other senior cat who is very skittish even came out to say hi, which I think shows a lot about Angie’s character. We loved the occasional check ins and photos of our pets we received from Angie. On top of all of that, we came home to a clean house. After being gone 10 days. With 3 shedding pets in the house! We feel very fortunate to have found Angie. She will be our top choice for all future pet sitting needs.

Availability updated 16 days ago
Confirmed availability for Labor Day Weekend
Sitter Profile Image: Cory W.
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Cory W.
Star Sitter

Animal loving go-getter. 🐾
Des Moines, IA, 50315
13.9 mi. away
Boarding, House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Doggy Day Care, Dog Walking
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$40
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5 out of 5.0 stars
54 reviews
18 repeat clients
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Cory is awesome! Always communicates and is on time. One of the best dog sitters we have ever had! Thanks Cory we never worry when we leave Elvis with you!

Availability updated 9 days ago
Confirmed availability for Labor Day Weekend
Sitter Profile Image: Molly B.
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Molly B.
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Dogs are people too; they need love
Greater South Side, Des Moines, IA, 50315
14.4 mi. away
Boarding, House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
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$50
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5 out of 5.0 stars
173 reviews
74 repeat clients
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Our dog is a little nervous and he seemed to do great with Molly staying with him for the weekend! We got periodic photo updates so we could see how he was doing. We’d definitely have Molly stay with him again!

Availability updated 11 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Abby D.
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Abby D.
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Paws-itive Care for Furry Creatures
Altoona, IA, 50009
12.2 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
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$30
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5 out of 4.9 stars
15 reviews
5 repeat clients
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Abby was a fantastic sitter for our elderly cat, Bob, who has some pretty high snuggle needs. She went out of her way to introduce herself in person before our trip, asking thoughtful questions to make sure she understood Bob's routine and personality. While we were away, she was easy to reach and quick to respond to any questions, giving us regular updates that made us feel so at ease. Bob seemed to warm up to Abby quickly, and it was clear he was well cared for while we were gone. Knowing he was in such good hands gave us true peace of mind. We’d absolutely recommend Abby to anyone looking for a caring, communicative, and reliable pet sitter!

Availability updated 13 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Cassidy W.
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Cassidy W.
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With me it’s love all the time!
Carlisle, IA, 50047
7.6 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
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$30
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5 out of 5.0 stars
58 reviews
11 repeat clients
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Cassidy did very well and kept me updated on our puppers! Would definitely recommend her to others and would book her again 🙂

Availability updated 19 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Sandra D.
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Sandra D.

Dogs and cats are my passion.
Des Moines, IA, 50315
13.7 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
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$50
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5 out of 4.8 stars
13 reviews
3 repeat clients
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Sandy was amazing! She was on time, was a great communicator sending updates and photos and took great care of our two small dogs. The dogs and house were well cared for.

Availability updated 6 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Christina U.
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Christina U.
Star Sitter

I love taking great care of dogs!
South Park, Des Moines, IA, 50315
13.0 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
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$26
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5 out of 5.0 stars
9 reviews
5 repeat clients
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Christina was able to come through in a pinch for me and Cora! She was so understanding and accommodating. She made sure to communicate about how she was doing and was extra sensitive to Cora’s extra needs, making sure to get her medication on time! I would definitely have her come stay with Cora again.

Availability updated 13 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Aaliyah F.
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Aaliyah F.

A goofy gal with a kind heart!
Des Moines, IA, 50315
13.5 mi. away
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$40
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5 out of 5.0 stars
2 reviews
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Aaliyah watched my two cats while we were on vacation. She went above and beyond taking care of them & our home even though my boys put her in some tough & unexpected situations. There were late nights, early mornings, and lots of phone calls & texts messages. I'd definitely book her again if she'd accept me!

Availability updated 42 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Samantha B.
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Samantha B.

I’d love to love your pet!
Altoona, IA, 50009
9.4 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
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$60
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5 out of 4.5 stars
4 reviews
1 repeat client
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Sam was nothing but amazing while we were gone! She had great communication skills, and was very professional. She sent us photos of the boys and kept us in the loop of everything going on. I would 1000% recommend her again!

Availability updated 14 days ago
Confirmed availability for Labor Day Weekend
Sitter Profile Image: Deanne W.
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Deanne W.

Newly retired. Available any day
Pleasant Hill, IA, 50327
9.9 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
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$50
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5 out of 5.0 stars
2 reviews

I have had Deanne watch my Goldendoodle Jax and he just absolutely loves her! Whenever he sees her he gets super excited. There is no doubt that she will go above and beyond and do a great job sitting for your pet. 🐶

Availability updated 7 days ago
Confirmed availability for Labor Day Weekend

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