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Sitter Profile Image: Holly T.
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Holly T.
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$35
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 62 reviews
22 repeat clients
35 years of experience
Norwalk, IA, 50211

“Holly was amazing! Holly agreed to watch our dog after we had a last minute cancellation by another sitter - and while that was stressful I’m so thankful we had to find someone else and we found her! Bingo was able to run and play and I know he had a blast and was well taken care of. 100% recommend!”

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Virginia M.
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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

“Jenevieve is amazing with my puppy. Our puppy is always happy to return to Jenevieve and Jenevieve is a clear and prompt communicator. Will definitely ask Jenevieve to watch our puppy again.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Melanie R.
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Melanie R.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 40 reviews
14 repeat clients
40 years of experience
West Des moines, IA, 50265

“Our dog had a great time staying with Melanie. She provided a safe and fun environment. Our dog enjoyed the fenced in back yard. We will be back”

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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
6 repeat clients
25 years of experience
West Des Moines, IA, 50265

“Right when we walked in Wilbur sniffed out the toys and bully sticks! Cynthia kept us updates with pictures and videos of Wilbur running around and playing in the yard all weekend.”

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Kayla L.
Sitter Profile Image: Amber J.
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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 took great care of Roxi! Communication was excellent and she took extra care to ensure she wasn’t intimidated by larger dogs during the stay.”

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Melanie B.
Sitter Profile Image: Kayla G.
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Kayla G.
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$38
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 62 reviews
18 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Ankeny, IA, 50023

“Tucker loves his visits at Kayla’s. She’s like his second home. We get great pics and updates and always feel confident that he is her priority.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Evan H.
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Evan H.
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$43
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 178 reviews
75 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Norwalk, IA, 50211

“Evan and his family took good care of Scout. He was happy, well-fed, and comfortable. I was a bit worried to leave him with a new sitter for a full week but my fears were unfounded. I will certainly have Evan take care of Scout in the future.”

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Kathy E.
Sitter Profile Image: Maricela V.
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Maricela V.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 5 reviews
2 repeat clients
4 years of experience
McKinley School, Des Moines, IA, 50315

“Maricela was awesome with easing in Sami into her home, giving her space to get used to the new environment. She sent pictures daily and was always incredibly responsive in both the inquiry and once booked. She accommodated our requests and was incredibly friendly. Definitely recommend Maricela if you are looking for someone that will treat your pet as their own!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Jaden B.
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Jaden B.
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$38
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 85 reviews
21 repeat clients
14 years of experience
Highland Park, Des Moines, IA, 50313

“Jaden was fantastic. We were worried our dog wouldn't do well, Jaden and his girlfriend were eager to know all about him and made him right at home. Ammo had a great time. Highly recommend.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Christy & Erkam N.
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Christy & Erkam N.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 31 reviews
9 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Southwestern Hills, Des moines, IA, 50321

“Another great visit with Christy and Ekram. I’ve never left my baby with someone else this long but they sent pictures and updates every day and made a huge effort to make sure she started eating again.”

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Natalie C.
Sitter Profile Image: Elizabeth W.
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Elizabeth W.
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$39
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 123 reviews
37 repeat clients
35 years of experience
Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA, 50310

“Elizabeth did an amazing job with Raz! I received multiple updates every day with how she was doing. I got back from vacation a day later than I expected and Elizabeth was able to keep my dog an extra night with no problem. She even ran to the pet store and got some ear cleaner for Raz when she noticed her ears were bothering her! Overall an awesome experience and you can tell Elizabeth cares a lot about these dogs. Will definitely book again!”

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Zachary W.
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Samantha & Matt M.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 249 reviews
115 repeat clients
28 years of experience
Waukee, IA, 50263

“Samantha took such amazing care of my Odie man!! It was my first time leaving him overnight and I was so anxious but Samantha really kept me at ease. She updated me on how he was doing and sent me photos all weekend. He had such a blast and came home worn out from playing all weekend. I couldn't recommend Samantha enough and I can't wait for Odie to be able to stay with her again!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Morgan H.
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Morgan H.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 108 reviews
24 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Beaverdale, Des Moines, IA, 50310

“Morgan took amazing care of our senior dog Riley! He was so comfortable with her and she did amazing sharing pictures with us while we were away. Definitely recommend her!”

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Kelly B.
Sitter Profile Image: Shannah G.
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Shannah G.
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$33
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 4 reviews
30 years of experience
Altoona, IA, 50009

“Shannah and her husband were awesome with our kittens! We had to last minute travel for a family emergency and they were available to take care of Taco and Cheeto. They sent updates everyday and were really responsive. Would highly recommend!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Traci S.
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Traci S.
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$40
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 32 reviews
10 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Des Moines, IA, 50310

“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 ?.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Scott S.
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Scott S.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 676 reviews
318 repeat clients
20 years of experience
West Des Moines, IA, 50265

“Tucker loved his stay with Scott! Scott was responsive and provided regular updates on our pup. Scott is our first choice when boarding our dog!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Brett E.
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Brett E.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 8 reviews
2 repeat clients
4 years of experience
West Des Moines, IA, 50265

“Brett was great. Replied very quickly to messages. His dog was very friendly with my dog so nothing to worry about. Will definitely be bringing Lilly back in the future. Location couldn’t have been better either, very close to my home.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Adrienne D.
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Adrienne D.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 2 reviews
1 repeat client
12 years of experience
Des Moines, IA, 50320

“Adrienne watched Lola overnight and was wonderful. She is very responsive and sends pictures. She is also very flexible. Would highly recommend :)”

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Patricia ..
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$48
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 53 reviews
26 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Urbandale, IA, 50323

“We were worried about leaving our dog for 5 days with someone we didn't know and he hadn't stayed with before. That worry wasn't needed. Patty knew I was worried and was wonderful! We got pictures, videos, and comments about how the days were going twice a day. Patty loves and is knowledgeable about dogs and the wonderful care they get shows that. Our guy was obviously fond of Patty and we will definitely book with her again.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Karina A.
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Karina A.
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$24
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 12 reviews
2 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Beaverdale, Des Moines, IA, 50310

“Karina took excellent care of our pup! She sent updates and he looked so happy all the time. Clearly he had plenty of play, exercise, and love! Karina left us worry-free while we traveled and was very flexible with us.”

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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 Sandyville home-away-from-home, 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 Sandyville.

<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 Sandyville 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 , 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 .

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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