Dog Boarding in Southwestern Hills, Des Moines, IA
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1. Lisa S.
“Lisa took care of our baby when we're out of town. She sent me regular updates which felt really nice. We were able to visit her place before booking to ensure our dog will get along with Missy. I will definitely recommend her. Thank you”
2. Cory W.
“Oh my gosh!! This was Freyja’s first time ever boarding and she literally found her home away from home. Cory and his spouse were amazing and loved Freyja as their own. I will always have Cory watch my fur babies and so should you!!”
3. Alice b.
“Alice was an amazing sitter!! She sent me daily updates and my pup loved to play with hers. She was in constant communication and always answered. Thank you for watching my sweet boy!”
4. Evan H.
“Knowledgeable and kind caretakers. My dog seemed to like it there and I appreciated hearing how well he did for them. The pics throughout the week were a very nice bonus (and a comfort). :)”
5. Kevin R.
“Kevin was amazing at working with me when I change her drop off time twice due to flight changes. He sent me pictures and videos and let me know Cookie was warming up to him (as I was worried about that, as she is wary of people she doesn't know). He was also accommodating in letting someone else pick up cookie for me as I wouldn't be able to. Cookie seemed to be her normal self when I returned home and hopefully she was good for Kevin during her stay. I would book with Kevin again as he was very chill and laid back about Cookie.”
6. Christy & Erkam N.
“This was our first time away from Stanley for more than a few days. Stanley seemed happy while we were gone and we felt better knowing he was well taken care of! He really likes Christy and Erkam!”
7. Jenevieve Y.
“Such a wonderful and competent sitter. Jen and her family are the most heartwarming people and they go out of their way to care for your baby. You will not find a better sitter where your baby is treated as one of the family when you have to be gone! Ever! How lucky are we to have people like Jenevieve in this world?! So grateful. She acted like we were gifting her by leaving our crazy cat that we have had for a month with her. Carrie is the happiest and best version of herself I have ever seen after Jen’s care!”
8. Sarah W.
“Thank you for watching our dog, Lady, for New Years! I know she enjoyed all the extra attention and playing at your house. I would love to have your big backyard! We will definitely bring her back if we are in the area again.”
9. Mackenzie W.
“Super nice, great communication! Received pictures&/or videos every day. Coco really seemed to enjoy herself and came back happy and freshly bathed! Thank you!”
10. Maricela V.
“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!”
11. Scott S.
“Our dogs enjoyed their weekend of boarding with Scott! His home which includes a large fenced in backyard was a great place for our dogs to play, graze, and hang out during the day. Scott was accommodating to our schedule, a good communicator, and trustworthy. Would recommend!”
12. Jessica V.
“I have booked with Jessica a few times now and recommend her to anyone looking for top notch care for their pet. This most recent time I did not realize that my pup had a broken nail before dropping her off and Jessica saw it right away, took her to the vet, and went above and beyond to care for her during her week long stay. Also, my flight back to Des Moines was extremely delayed and Jessica was super accommodating and understanding. Jessica is incredibly responsive and I trust her completely with my dog Iommi. Whether you need a daycare stay or extended stay, Jessica is the person to book with. Thank you so much again Jessica!”
13. Justin Z.
“Justin was great! My dog can be a bit anxious and slow to warm up in new settings. Justin was very patient with her and sent updates with pictures every day. Looking forward to having Belle stay with him again!”
14. Lucia R.
“Lucia was so kind to Winnie and send us many photos of her dogs being so kind to my dog. I can tell Winnie had a blast!!! On top of taking great care of our dog, Lucia was extremely responsive and flexible with her schedule. She was able to watch our dog on last minute notice and she helped us out when our flight was missed! A great sitter, our family highly recommends!!”
15. Jaden B.
“Jaden was extremely patient with Frank, who is only 1 and 1/2 years old and can be a little naughty. He communicated and sent updates regularly. Highly recommended!”
16. Brett E.
“Brett was phenomenal! He sent daily updates including pictures and videos, and he truly seemed to enjoy having my 3 pups stay with him and his pup. My dogs had so much fun, and made themselves right at home. Thanks so much for taking such great care of our dogs, Brett!”
17. Alexandra H.
“Violet had a wonderful time with Allie, Henry and Hazel! which allowed us to relax and have a wonderful time on our vacation too! The daily updates and pictures were great!! I highly recommend Allie!!!”
18. Samantha W.
“Samantha was a wonderful dog sitter. She provided pictures daily and always kept me updated. I would certainly use her again and highly recommend her services. Thanks again Samantha for spoiling a Fitz!”
19. Cory G.
“We came to Iowa for a wedding. Cory took good care of our 2 senior dogs (labs). One has separation anxiety that he was able to comfort and the other took a nap on his bed. He walked and fed them.”
20. Elizabeth W.
“Elizabeth is quite possibly the most caring person to watch your dog! She sends great updates and pictures. Our pup is always excited to stay with her!”
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As of Jul 2024, 365 sitters provided dog boarding in Southwestern Hills. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect sitter near you. As a reminder, dog boarding sitters 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 Southwestern Hills dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide dog boarding in Southwestern Hills have an average of 16 years of experience. Dog boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 10 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 Southwestern Hills.
Rover makes it easy to find Southwestern Hills 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
There are 365 dog boarding sitters in Southwestern Hills on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Southwestern Hills, 100% of sitters offer daily exercise, 96% offer medication administration, and 89% 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 dog boarding 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 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.
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