Dog Boarding in Saint Donatus, IA
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1. Riley S.
“Riley was absolutely amazing with Sammy! Not only did Riley accept our request last minute, she went above and beyond any other sitter we have had! Plenty of check-ins for a worried dog mom and excellent around the clock communication. Sammy came back happier than ever!”
2. Mya G.
“Amazing sitter! I will definitely be using her again! Keep me informed and was very responsive when I was running late. My dog loved her and enjoyed being around her pups.”
3. taylor m.
“Taylor was great! She sent lots of pictures and took Millie on a few walks a day which Millie loves. She also gave updates on how she playing with the other dogs that were there which puts our minds at ease.”
4. Kylie F.
“Kylie's an awesome dog caretaker. She kept us updated on how our Lulah has been doing. We highly recommend Kylie if anyone ever needs someone who knows about it all! Thanks again!”
5. Nicole M.
“Nicole cared for our dog, Cooper, during a long weekend. She was flexible with drop off and pickup arrangements and accommodating of our dog's dietary requirements. It was a very positive experience overall. We will definitely consider Nicole again for dog sitting.”
6. Lottie C.
“Lottie took such great care of our pup Josie and we are so so grateful! She was so sweet, had amazing communication, was so accommodating and we’d absolutely recommend her to anyone!!”
7. Ruth G.
“Ruth has been an exemplary pet owner and carer for many years! Ruth started her journey with caring for animals when she would foster sick and elderly or disabled dogs from a shelter I worked for in Texas. With her medical background as a nurse, she had the knowledge to clean wounds, give medication, and she always made sure to give them the extra love and attention they needed to help them get through the healing process. She also has great intuition when assessing a pet’s temperament. When her dog came into her life over 15 years ago, he was a malnourished puppy someone found roaming on the street. He was covered in mange, and Ruth took him in without hesitation. She was able to nurse him back to health with veterinary guidance, and gave him a second chance at life! She is the only person I trust to take care of my dogs when I have to leave town. Ruth has such a fun and positive personality that animals just seem to flock to her!”
8. JoAnna W.
“JoAnna and her whole family went out of their way to really welcome Loki into their home. A puppy learning to stay away from home for the first time and interact with new people and dogs is a big step. I really appreciate the consideration they gave Loki.”
9. Connie P.
“I highly recommend Connie to take care of your pets. Connie is caring, responsible, kind and totally reliable. She is an experienced pet owner and will extend all of her great qualities to you and your pets too.”
10. Karen V.
“Karen is so incredibly sweet! You can tell she genuinely cares about and enjoys have little Puppers running around. She sent pictures and updates without any prompting and was extremely flexible with pickup and drop off times! I will definitely be using Karen again and highly recommend to others!”
11. Tamara D.
“Tamara was great with our pup Roscoe! No issues and we were able to get married without thinking twice about his well-being :) would recommend!”
12. Nora S.
“Nora was very accommodating with pick up and drop off times and communicated throughout our long weekend away. Trustworthy and dependable and no doubt Lilly had so much fun with the kitties 😊 would definitely use her again! Thanks Nora!”
13. Joshua W.
“I have two great danes, Duke and Jackson, and they ABSOLUTELY love Josh!!! It's not easy keeping two 160lb dogs under control for walks, but Josh is a master at it. I highly recommend him if you want someone who loves your dogs as much as you do. :)”
14. Derek P.
“Lilly loves her time with Derek and was well taken care of! It was nice getting pictures while on our trip and updates here and there! Definitely will use Derek again!”
15. lisa a.
“Great experience!”
16. Anthony R.
“Tony was AMAZING. He sent lots of pictures and took our dog on multiple walks a day. He kept us updated and was flexible with pickup/drop off times. Our dog even came back knowing a new trick!”
17. Devin G.
“Devin was exceptionally great with my two tend-to-be-nervous Chihuahuas. When I dropped the dogs off they instantly settled in. When I picked the dogs up three days later, they were happy, fed, played, and chill. Devin’s clearly a great guy who loves dogs. He went above the regular duties and he knows interesting things about restaurants in town as well! This was a five star experience. Totally made my weekend in town stress free. 100 would recommend.”
18. Rachael M.
“Rachel was amazing. This was the first sitter I ever took my dog She took a video and sent it to me and it looks like Dax warmed up to her almost immediately! Very flexible and Accommodating of my short notice booking . I will definitely use her again! Thank you Rachel for taking such good care of my big boy! ❤️🐾”
19. Brenda V.
About: I have had cats and dogs since I was 6 years old. I have experience taking care of them from the puppy/kitten stage on up to elderly. I am also experienced with giving them pills and trimming cat claws. I have also spent many hours walking dogs that like to pull. I work weekdays 8am-5pm, but I work from home 90% of the time so I can be flexible. I'm home most weekends because I have two pups of my own that I take care of. I have two dogs and a cat of my own. The dogs are pit bull mixes and total love bugs; they just want to be snuggled and baby-talked to. The cat is very sweet and sticks to himself during the day. I have a fenced in back yard and live in a quiet, dog-friendly neighborhood. I have two little girls that love to help with our pets and are very gentle and sweet with them. I'm flexible with needs and willing to adapt to what the individual pup or kitty needs!
20. Flor N.
“Our dog Luna loved staying with Flor! They kept us updated with how she was doing with fun photos and videos. They took her on walks and out to play at the dog park. Our Luna also loved their sweet dog and kitten. 😊❤️❤️”
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Experience can vary widely from sitter to sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing sitters available in Saint Donatus.
Rover makes it easy to find Saint Donatus dog boarding sitters to provide loving care from their own home. The background-checked, 5-star sitters you can find on Rover will welcome your dog into their home when you’re away—whether it’s just for the weekend or longer. Dog boarding is great for:
- Dogs of all ages and abilities, including puppies
- Pet parents looking for a safe, loving alternative to a kennel
- Dogs who’d love to socialize with their sitter’s pets
Yes! Sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your dog boarding 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 dog boarding 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 dog boarding service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your sitter’s cancellation policy.