Pet Sitting & Drop Ins in Southwestern Hills, Des Moines, IA

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Sitter Profile Image: Monica D.
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Monica D.

Art Teacher who LOVES gentle giants
Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA, 50311
Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
5.0
123 reviews
43 repeat clients
from
$20
per visit

Monica was very sweet and professional! She sent me very detailed updates and lots of photos. She made sure my cat was taken care of and also got plenty of pets. It was great having peace of mind while I was gone! Will definitely use her again next time I’m out of town.

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Sitter Profile Image: Jeremy G.
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Jeremy G.

I love dogs with my heart and soul.
West Des Moines, IA, 50265
Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
5.0
63 reviews
28 repeat clients
from
$18
per visit

I would trust my dog with Jeremy again! First time user of this service, he checked In when got here, sent a few photos of him letting out my dog as well. Thank you!

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Sitter Profile Image: Shelly E.
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Shelly E.

Your furbaby is part of the family!
West Des Moines, IA, 50266
Boarding, Drop-In Visits, Doggy Day Care, Dog Walking
5.0
25 reviews
9 repeat clients
from
$15
per visit

Shelly was amazing with my cat, Wrigley! She checked in regularly and didn’t hesitate to ask questions. I was able to enjoy my time away knowing Shelly was taking such good care of Wrigley.

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Sitter Profile Image: Jenevieve Y.
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Jenevieve Y.

Dogs are children too!!
Fairmont Park, Des Moines, IA, 50317
Boarding, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
5.0
15 reviews
6 repeat clients
from
$13
per visit

Jenevieve is a literal angel. She was just supposed to do a drop-in to see Deku and let him out. My A/C went out the night before the scheduled visit and it’s was 100 degrees outside. Jenevieve took him to her home to watch him for the day while I was at work. If it wasn’t for her, Deku would definitely not be okay! She saved the day and saved me from so much stress during my first day at my new job! A literal lifesaver!

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Sitter Profile Image: Chelsie L.
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Chelsie L.

I want to give you peace of mind!
River Bend, Des Moines, IA, 50314
Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
5.0
45 reviews
18 repeat clients
from
$19
per visit

So happy we contacted Chelsie to watch our kitten! She put us at ease while we were away with updates, pictures and giving medicine to our kitten! We will definitely getting ahold of her again if we ever need a sitter and will let friends and family know about her! Thank you again Chelsie ?

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Sitter Profile Image: Aleasha B.
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Aleasha B.

teacher & dog momma
West Des Moines, IA, 50265
Boarding, House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Doggy Day Care, Dog Walking
5.0
23 reviews
6 repeat clients
from
$17
per visit

Aleasha is the best! She was able to do a next day check-in on my pup Milo! I appreciate the last minute help when I had to go out of town! Thank you again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Natasha A.
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Natasha A.

Not just pets, they’re family.
Des Moines, IA, 50310
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
5.0
78 reviews
27 repeat clients
from
$20
per visit

We are so happy we found Natasha! This was our first Rover experience. We wanted to try in-home care, as our dogs were returning from a previous kennel stressed and sick. Natasha was the perfect choice. She was professional and caring and our dogs loved her right away. She sent lots of pictures and write-ups with every visit. It was a perfect experience and we’ve already booked her again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Kaylee H.
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Kaylee H.

Friendly & Flexible for Your Pup!
East Village, Des Moines, IA, 50309
Boarding, Drop-In Visits, Doggy Day Care, Dog Walking
5.0
68 reviews
22 repeat clients
from
$18
per visit

Kaylee was great! She took the dogs on walks and spent time with them each visit. Would absolutely recommend her for your pet’s care. Thank you again, Kaylee!

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Sitter Profile Image: Lisa W.
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Lisa W.

Kind and caring animal lover!
Des Moines, IA, 50310
Boarding, House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
3 reviews
from
$15
per visit

Lisa is trustworthy and reliable. She has been my cat sitter for many years. She has pets of her own and experience with dogs, cats, and smaller pets like turtles and hamsters. I would recommend her to anyone who needs help with a pet.

Sitter Profile Image: Sidney D.
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Sidney D.

Cheerful pet lover!
Drake, Des Moines, IA, 50311
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
5.0
10 reviews
2 repeat clients
from
$20
per visit

We’ve used Sidney for drop-in visits multiple times and she is always reliable, which we really appreciate. We return home from a long day away to find our dog content and comfortable because he’s had a break. We will use her again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Scott S.
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Scott S.

Pet Lovers Helping You Travel
West Des Moines, IA, 50265
Boarding, House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Doggy Day Care, Dog Walking
5.0
352 reviews
156 repeat clients
from
$25
per visit

Hi my name is Luna and I’m a Maine Coon cat. My mom found Mr. Scott on Rover and asked if he would look after me while my family went on a 10-day vacation (without me!). Even though he normally takes care of doggies (?), he agreed to help us out after coming over to meet me. I really like Mr. Scott! He came over twice a day to check my food, let me on the porch and even played toys with me! Being a Maine Coon, I like to be social - so seeing Mr. Scott come over really helped me not miss my family so much while they were away. I hope if mom and dad have to leave without me again, that Mr. Scott comes back to see me! Thank you!!???

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Sitter Profile Image: Justin Z.
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Justin Z.

Big yard, Big dog, big play time
Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA, 50311
Boarding, Drop-In Visits
5.0
5 reviews
from
$13
per visit

Justin is the best! He has taken care of our puppy, Cash, several times and we are always comforted by the love he shows as soon as Cash walks in the door! As a puppy, he has a lot of energy and Justin takes time to play with Cash while he cares for his every need.

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Sitter Profile Image: Jessica W.
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Jessica W.

All you need is love and a pet ❤️
Beaverdale, Des Moines, IA, 50311
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
3 reviews
from
$20
per visit

Jessica watched our three dogs several times. She was great with communicating throughout the process. One of our dogs is very nervous around new people and Jessica was super patient with her…by the time we came home from our trip they were best friends! I highly recommend Jessica for anyone looking for a super kind and patient pet sitter!

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Sitter Profile Image: Jessica D.
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Jessica D.

Pet lover with lots of experience
Sherman Hill, Des Moines, IA, 50309
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
5.0
67 reviews
33 repeat clients
from
$18
per visit

Jessica was a lifesaver on short notice. She took great care of our babies and sent photos. We got a super cute letter from the kitties :) It was nice to know they were loved on in our absence!

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Sitter Profile Image: Emily V.
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Emily V.

Gentle Care, True Service ❤️
West Des Moines, IA, 50309
Boarding, House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Doggy Day Care, Dog Walking
5.0
2 reviews
1 repeat client
from
$20
per visit

Emily is a great pet sitter! She has taken care of both of my pups and my cat on multiple occasions. Her home is spacious with room for my pups to roam inside and out. She is dependable, kind, and very caring toward my pets.

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Sitter Profile Image: Andrea M.
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Andrea M.

Animal lover available year round!
Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA, 50309
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
5.0
47 reviews
18 repeat clients
from
$20
per visit

Andrea was fantastic! She was punctual, friendly, and gave our pets lots of attention and love! We will definitely be booking with her again! :)

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Sitter Profile Image: Javon L.
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Javon L.

I listen to support and improve.
Des Moines, IA, 50314
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
5.0
17 reviews
8 repeat clients
from
$20
per visit

Very knowledgeable, engaged, timely, and kept me up to speed after each visit with notes and lots of photos. Javon made house visits to care for my attention-loving, high energy goof dog and aloof old-man cat. The boys are happy, which is a night and day difference from the times we chose to do conventional boarding.

Sitter Profile Image: Katie A.
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Katie A.

Animals make my heart happy❤️☺️
Greater South Side, Des Moines, IA, 50315
Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
5.0
22 reviews
7 repeat clients
from
$20
per visit

Katie was such a fantastic help in keeping an eye on our two cats while we were away on an extended vacation. She provided us updates, brought in packages that had been delivered, and really helped us have peace of mind that our pets were in good hands. Thank you so much Katie for your help. We appreciate you so much!

Sitter Profile Image: Emily P.
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Emily P.

Long walks are my love language
Des Moines, IA, 50315
Boarding, House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
3 reviews
from
$15
per visit

Emily watched my two cats while I was on vacation and did an amazing job. I received video and picture updates along with text updates. My cats were very happy and stayed happy throughout my absence. I trust Emily and know that she will do amazing with any job.

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Sitter Profile Image: Kiara M.
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Kiara M.

special need and med experience :)
North Of Grand, des moines, IA, 50312
Drop-In Visits, Doggy Day Care, Dog Walking
5.0
8 reviews
3 repeat clients
from
$15
per visit

Kiara did an amazing job with our kitties while we were away for a few days. She was an excellent communicator, kind and very easy to work with, and our cats took to her immediately (even our suspicious younger one!). We have an older cat with some medical needs and Kiara put our minds fully at ease with her extensive experience fostering and caring for numerous animals. I would highly recommend her!

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Pet parents in Southwestern Hills, Des Moines, IA love dog sitters on Rover.com. 540 owners have reviewed sitters in the Des Moines metro area, giving them an average rating of 4.9/5. 95% of reviewed stays have received a perfect 5-star rating, and 92% of pet parents live within a short drive of a dog sitter on Rover. That means Rover is the perfect place to go when you're search for loving, safe care for your best friend. Wondering how much you can expect to pay for a day on Rover? Check out our average pet sitting rates to get an idea before you start a conversation with a sitter.

The next time you head out of town and need someone to take care of your pets and check in on you home, turn to Rover. It's easy to find a loving Southwestern Hills pet sitter on Rover who'll give your pet one-on-one attention while you're away, and take care of your home. Search from hundreds of trusted pet sitters in Southwestern Hills, Des Moines, read sitter profiles, and reach out to sitters who seem like a good fit for you and your pet(s). We know it can be tough to leave your pet, which is why we encourage every pet parent and sitter to have a Meet & Greet before booking the stay. Then, when you're ready, book and pay for your house and pet sitter all through Rover: it's easy, safe, and cashless. You'll have the peace of mind knowing that your sitter has free premium insurance, a team of safety experts available 24/7, and will send you cute photo updates throughout the stay. Rover is the easiest way to find trustworthy Southwestern Hills pet sitters and avoid the kennel.

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