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Sitter Profile Image: Mackenzie W.
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1. Mackenzie W.

Star Sitter
Caring, compassionate, reliable
Union Park, Des Moines, IA, 50313
35.8 mi. away
Boarding, House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Doggy Day Care, Dog Walking
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$45
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
29 reviews
9 repeat clients
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Great communication and daily photos/videos. This was our first time leaving our dog, so she didn't eat for the first day we were gone. We collaborated on some problem solving, and she decided she could eat again with the help of some peanut butter. House was well cared for, as well.

Availability updated yesterday
Confirmed availability for Christmas and New Year's
Sitter Profile Image: Brian S.
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2. Brian S.

Pet lover & trustworthy caretaker
Huxley, IA, 50124
23.5 mi. away
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$35
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
1 repeat client
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Brian was great to have for our 3 big dogs! He not only took great care of the dogs, but also left the house very clean, which was really nice to come home to! I definitely recommend Brian and will work with him again!

Availability updated 11 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Kylee S.
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3. Kylee S.

Trustworthy,loyal,and eager to help
Story City, IA, 50248
22.7 mi. away
Boarding, House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
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$30
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
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Kylee was excellent! She was willing to spot over before the scheduled sitting to meet the pets and learn their routines. She sent us pictures and updates on our pets, which ensured us of their wellbeing. I can't recommened Kylee enough!

Availability updated 8 days ago
Confirmed availability for Christmas and New Year's
Sitter Profile Image: Danielle T.
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Sitter Profile Image: Danielle T.
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4. Danielle T.

Pets are my passion!
Huxley, IA, 50124
23.9 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
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$45
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
28 reviews
8 repeat clients
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Danielle does an awesome job! Our animals are always well taken care of and happy when Danielle comes :). I appreciate not having to worry about them when we can't be there!

Availability updated 3 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Angie M.
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Sitter Profile Image: Angie M.
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5. Angie M.

Everything you need, under one Woof
Bondurant, IA, 50035
26.7 mi. away
Boarding, House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Doggy Day Care, Dog Walking
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$40
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
2 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 61 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Sasha L.
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6. Sasha L.

Rover 101
I am passionate about animals!
Marshalltown, IA, 50158
13.8 mi. away
Boarding, House Sitting, Drop-In Visits
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$40
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
17 reviews
5 repeat clients
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Sasha has been great and a lifesaver. My pup is a lot happier having company when I have to work long days. I appreciate her willingness to follow pretty specific directions for my high needs dog, and she communicated with me throughout the night, whenever she had a question, or just to give updates about how things are going. I am looking forward to the next time my dog gets to see her new friend.

Availability updated today
Confirmed availability for Christmas and New Year's
Sitter Profile Image: Amy D.
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Sitter Profile Image: Amy D.
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7. Amy D.

Mother Earth type energy
State Center, IA, 50247
0.2 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits
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$35
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
1 repeat client
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We couldn’t have asked for a better petsitter! Amy is incredibly attentive, caring, and reliable, and our pets were so happy and well taken care of while we were away. She provided regular updates and photos, which gave us peace of mind and comfort knowing how happy they were in her care. It’s clear how much Amy genuinely care about animals, and she went above and beyond to make sure all of our pet’s needs were met - she also kept the house very orderly and clean. We highly recommend her to anyone looking for someone they can trust to care for their furry family member(s). Thank you again for everything!

Availability updated 22 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Miranda K.
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8. Miranda K.

Experienced, loving, & motivated!
Ames, IA, 50010
23.8 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
30 reviews
19 repeat clients
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Really nice and my pups seemed to like her a lot! I liked how well she communicated with me leading up to the weekend and during. We would love to have her back!

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Sitter Profile Image: Jessica M.
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Sitter Profile Image: Jessica M.
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9. Jessica M.

Flat Rate and Easy Booking Pet Care
Ames, IA, 50010
23.6 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
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$60
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
1 repeat client
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Jessica stayed at our home when she watched both our dog and cat. She sent me photos while we were gone and she left the house neat and clean. We would definitely use her again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Ellie M.
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Sitter Profile Image: Ellie M.
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10. Ellie M.

Hi there!
Ames, IA, 50014
26.1 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
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$40
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
1 repeat client
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Ellie was phenomenal! We are new to Rover and were worried about leaving our dogs with a new person, but she was very communicative and sent lots of updates which put our minds at ease. The dogs seemed to enjoy her and her energy. We would definitely recommend Ellie and work with her again!

Availability updated 65 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Elizabeth "Libby" K.
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Sitter Profile Image: Elizabeth "Libby" K.
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11. Elizabeth "Libby" K.

Tell your dog I’ve got treats
Ames, IA, 50014
26.3 mi. away
Boarding, House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Doggy Day Care, Dog Walking
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$50
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
1 repeat client
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Libby was absolutely incredible with our puppers. She was so kind and sent along lots of photos while we were away, which always makes travel easier. She was also flexible and kind when we had a travel snafu and was helpful in brainstorming solutions and offering assistance to make sure our kiddos were cared for. Both of our pups require daily meds and Libby was confident and effective in delivering them. We will 100% be booking her again. Thank you, Libby!!

Availability updated 6 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Dannielle B.
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Sitter Profile Image: Dannielle B.
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12. Dannielle B.

I'm great with animals of all kinds
Ames, IA, 50010
23.9 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
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$30
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
1 review
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Super nice! Very responsible! Great communication!! Will definitely use again!!

Availability updated 33 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Natassja R.
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13. Natassja R.

Animal Care Professional
Ankeny, IA, 50021
27.4 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
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$42
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
1 repeat client
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The first thing I loved about Natassja was that she is fear-free certified and works at a vet clinic full time. I knew she would be a great fit for my dog, Coop! My boy can be pretty timid but warmed up to Natassja quickly. Natassja herself is very easy going and professional. I HIGHLY suggest booking your next Rover with Natassja — I know I will be 🤗

Availability updated 69 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Nicole & Matthew B.
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14. Nicole & Matthew B.

Pets treated like family.
Marshalltown, IA, 50158
10.7 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
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$35
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
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Nicole and Matthew are amazing!!! If we could them 10 stars we would. From the willingness to do multiple meet and greets with our dogs and daily photo checkins, you couldn’t ask for anyone better. Thank you both, so much, for watching our fur babies and giving us peace of mind so we could enjoy a much needed family vacation.

Availability updated 6 days ago
Confirmed availability for Christmas and New Year's
Sitter Profile Image: Tyler T.
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15. Tyler T.

Animal lover - Dad of 10 fur babies
Ames, IA, 50014
25.8 mi. away
Boarding, House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Doggy Day Care, Dog Walking
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$30
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
1 repeat client
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Thank you Tyler!

Availability updated 4 months ago
Sitter Profile Image: Gloria B.
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Sitter Profile Image: Gloria B.
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16. Gloria B.

Dog lover at your service!😊
Bondurant, IA, 50035
26.8 mi. away
Boarding, House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Doggy Day Care, Dog Walking
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$31
per night
1 review

I’ve seen Gloria with Rico and she would be a perfect candidate for a pet sitter. She takes him to the park which he loves and also finds fellow dog lovers to come with so that Rico has a friend. He loves playing outside her apartment with all his toys and going on walks with her, even though his little legs don’t let him go very far. She has trained him on fetch and he loves it, he also loves playing tug of war with Gloria on the couch. She takes very good care of him and he’s a happy dog.

Availability updated 19 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Makayla F.
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17. Makayla F.

Lover of furbabys.
Collins, IA, 50055
10.6 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
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$26
per night
1 review

I appreciate how Makayla is kind and attentive to animals. She shows responsibility with all that is involved in taking care of animals. I am grateful that I have Makayla to take care of our animals.

Availability updated 4 months ago
Sitter Profile Image: Eleni J.
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Sitter Profile Image: Eleni J.
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18. Eleni J.

Ankeny area, works with dogs!
Maxwell, IA, 50161
15.3 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
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$35
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews
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She was amazing!! She took care of our pets so well. We recommend her 100%.

Availability updated 43 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Samantha M.
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19. Samantha M.

Summer Pet Sitter
Marshalltown, IA, 50158
12.1 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
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$15
per night
3 years of experience

About: I have taken care of dogs since I was 11 for my neighbors during the summer. Later on, during high school, my family adopted a dog as we planned to train her to be a service dog for my sister. I helped care for Lexi and even taught her some tricks like shake in exchange for belly rubs. I could also help with Pet Transportation and Pet Walking. I'm currently enrolled in college but am free every weekend. I am also available Monday and Friday nights. However, I do not currently own a pet, but I have had to care of my sibling's pets since they were younger and often forgot to do it. I have cared for my sister's dog Lexi and my brother's hermit crabs, and will sometimes take care of my aunt's dogs. I am often good with pets after meeting them. I normally list down important information related to the pets. I also often ask for more detail on how I can accommodate the client's pet.

Availability updated over 1 year ago
Sitter Profile Image: Darnel Y.
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20. Darnel Y.

I run with dogs
Nevada, IA, 50201
14.5 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Doggy Day Care, Dog Walking
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$80
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
2 repeat clients

Darnel is awesome with dogs. He’s been helping me with my dogs for about 2 years now and they love him. He is responsible and respectful. He is great at following up and making sure my dogs needs are taken care of. I would definitely recommend Darnel!

Availability updated over 1 year ago

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