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Sitter Profile Image: Debora K.
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Debora K.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 39 reviews
11 repeat clients
45 years of experience
WINTERSET, IA, 50273

“I boarded my little pomeranian with Deborah for a long weekend. She was great! She sent me a picture and messages every day of what Harley was doing. She is so friendly and we hit it off right away. I will definitely use her again for Harley.”

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Diana C.
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Holly T.
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$35
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 59 reviews
21 repeat clients
35 years of experience
Norwalk, IA, 50211

“Holly was so kind it was first time i left my dogs she sent pics and let me know how they were. They seemd to love it there. I would recommend her to anyone needs a dog sitter”

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Diana S.
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Jessica C.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 18 reviews
2 repeat clients
27 years of experience
Clive, IA, 50325

“Jessica did an excellent job with little B and he came home happy and healthy. He can’t settle down without his dog bed, so we were glad we could leave it with him. We also brought his food and water bowl. Jessica was professional, competent, and caring. Five star rating, for sure! We will definitely use her again.”

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

“Sam watched our dog Zara for a week and was great with her! She communicates great and sends lots of pictures. She also hit her good exercise throughout. Would definitely recommend her”

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Sam M.
Sitter Profile Image: Angela & Dan H.
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Angela & Dan H.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 10 reviews
2 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Adel, IA, 50003

“Angela and Dan took such great care of our dogs while we were out of town. It gave us such peace of mind to know they were in a loving home and getting lots of attention when we were away. We loved getting Angela’s updates each day and will absolutely book with them again in the future.”

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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

“We recently boarded our dog with Melanie and it was a great experience. Melanie and her family were so nice to work with and did a great with Maya. We liked getting updates and pictures while she stayed there. Highly recommended.”

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Hayley & Zach K.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 8 reviews
1 repeat client
10 years of experience
Waukee, IA, 50263

About: I have had pets my entire adult life, and I know how important it is to you to find the right person to take care of them while you’re away. I am committed to taking care of your pets like they’re my own, and I’m excited to provide lots of love and fun! I work from home, and my husband is a full time dad, so we’d be happy to spend time with your pets, go for walks as a family, and see to their every need! We have pet gates throughout the home, extra kennels if needed, and a fenced in yard. We are also comfortable giving medication orally or via injection if needed.

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Cohle N.
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$38
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 12 reviews
3 repeat clients
20 years of experience
De Soto, IA, 50069

“Cohle was excellent. She watched my male Boxer on short notice and I felt completely at ease leaving him with her and her family. She's super caring and I highly recommend her. Thanks Cohle!!!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Lara & Cary J.
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Lara & Cary J.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 81 reviews
25 repeat clients
9 years of experience
Urbandale, IA, 50323

“Lara and Cary provided Bear the home away from home that he needed while we were away. Lara sent pictures of Bear reassuring us that he was the king of the castle at yet another house. They enjoyed him and pampered him. Quite a treat for our older dog who can be a bit grumpy with his new playful younger sister, Sadie Mae.”

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Ivana G.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 19 reviews
5 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Waukee, IA, 50263

“Ivana treated Max like he was her family. He was happy feeling part of the team with her dogs. He was pampered and loved. I will definitely use Ivana again.. so satisfied with her care for Max.🥰”

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Lucinda W.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 47 reviews
12 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Van Meter, IA, 50261

“Heidi had a wonderful experience at Cindy's house. Cindy kept her comfortable and occupied during that heat in early September. Cindy is a very nice person and we hope to use her again as a sitter.”

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Shawna R.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 33 reviews
15 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Adel, IA, 50003

“Shawna and her family watched our lab while we were out of the country and we felt very good about leaving her with them! She gave us great updates and our lab loved having space to run and play.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Candace D.
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Candace D.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 105 reviews
47 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Waukee, IA, 50263

“Wonderful experience. My dogs loved Candace, her husband, kids & dog Sonny. Clean house, nice fenced-in backyard, received pictures daily. Definitely recommend!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Alok K.
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Alok K.
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$38
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 238 reviews
60 repeat clients
20 years of experience
WAUKEE, IA, 50263

“Our pups love as staying at Alok's! They always are excited to be dropped off and have a great time while they're there. Alok sends us regular updates and photos on how they're doing. Thanks for watching our pups!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Laura B.
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Laura B.
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$38
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 27 reviews
9 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Winterset, IA, 50273

“Laura provided great care for my pup for a couple of days while we were traveling--doing boring people stuff--in her area; we received a happy (and tired) pooch at the conclusion of her stay. Would definitely book again!”

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Cliff C.
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$39
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 136 reviews
34 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Urbandale, IA, 50323

“Our dog always gets excited to go to Cliff’s and that makes it so much easier to leave her. We know she is well cared for there. We also love the updates Cliff provides us with during her stay.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Sherilynn G.
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Sherilynn G.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 126 reviews
58 repeat clients
23 years of experience
Urbandale, IA, 50323

“Sherilynn was great! First time using rover and someone non-family watching our dog. With her providing daily updates we were quickly comforted. We will use her again!”

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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 did a meet and greet beforehand and Patty sent lots of pictures and updates during her stay. Her communication and professionalism was awesome, and we know Willow had a great time! We moved here not too long ago and it is nice to find a reliable, trustworthy sitter in a new place.”

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

“Scott took such good care of Leo. He sent daily updates and photos and I could tell Leo was having a great time. Also, when we got Leo home, he was his happy-go-lucky self vs out of sorts, which has happened in the past when we have boarded him with a kennel. We will definitely book with Scott in the future and can rest easy knowing our furry son is well cared for and happy.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Tamara G.
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Tamara G.
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$35
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 60 reviews
13 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Clive, IA, 50325

“She was great to work with! Jack got along well with her dogs and she was very responsive and flexible. Will definitely keep her in mind for the future.”

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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 Stuart home-away-from-home, we recommend 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 Stuart.

<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 Stuart 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 Rover Guarantee , 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 Rover's Trust & Safety page .

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.


Never beg a friend to watch your dog again, and no more dog kennels. With Rover, you can find your the perfect Stuart dog sitter in seconds. When you book dog boarding on Rover, your dog will enjoy a loving, relaxing stay in your dog sitter's home. If you're looking for care for pets other than dogs, you can find a pet sitter who offers pet boarding for cats, caged pets, and even horses. No matter what, you'll know that your pet is getting loving care, right in their sitter's home. By removing common pet care obstacles, Rover ensures dogs nationwide are happy and well-cared for even when their human is away, and empowers dog lovers to live happy and fulfilling lives. Founded on the belief that everyone should have the opportunity to experience the unconditional love of a dog, Rover makes it easy for you to reach dog sitters in Stuart, IA who can provide the care your dog needs, when they need it.

If you need to book a great dog sitter on the go, you'll love the Rover dog boarding app. You can browse hundreds of pre-reviewed, trusted dog sitter in minutes from your phone, and rebook your favorite sitter with just a few taps. You'll get photo updates from your dog sitter which can be shared via the Rover dog boarding app in real time, and the app's cashless payment feature allows you to pay your dog sitter easily and securely, without worrying about cash, checks or tips.

The price of dog boarding in Stuart, IA might not be as much as you thought. Whatever your price range, you'll find a dog sitter on Rover for almost any budget. Interested in finding out what the typical Rover dog sitter expects as a dog boarding fee? Visit our average dog boarding rates report to see the general fees before checking out an individual dog sitter's hourly rates.

Interested in what it's like on the other side? Do you think you have what it takes to become a dog sitter for Rover? We're always looking for people with a passion for pooches to join our dog boarding roster. If you've been thinking about starting up your own dog boarding business, or even if you've been doing it on your own for a while, you'll want to check out our easy application process and consider joining the hundreds of awesome dog lovers who use the Rover dog boarding platform. When you become a Rover dog sitter, you get access to great support, including premium pet insurance and immediate, cashless payment (no more worrying about whether you'll get paid on time). Why not apply today?

In short, when you book Stuart dog boarding on Rover, your dog gets the loving care they deserve, and you get to relax, knowing that your pet is in good hands.

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