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Sitter Profile Image: Alice b.
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Alice b.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 154 reviews
56 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Magnolia Park, Des Moines, IA, 50315

“Alice is a Frenchie whisperer! Seriously, if you have French Bulldogs, stop your search and book her NOW. She swooped in last-minute and saved the day, taking amazing care of our two boys for 5 nights!! They were absolutely spoiled (which we fully endorse!) and had a blast playing with her adorable Frenchie. It's like they went on a little Frenchie vacation! Alice is incredibly sweet and we could tell our pups adored her. We'll be booking her again!”

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Meagan N.
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$44
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 98 reviews
30 repeat clients
25 years of experience
ankeny, IA, 50023

“Meagan was a very great host for our dog! She was flexible and took great care of our pup. Would definitely recommend to anyone. Would use again. Thank you so much”

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Jake M.
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Erin & Chris R.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 96 reviews
33 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Urbandale, IA, 50322

“Erin and Chris are amazing with Neumann! I have never trusted anyone as much with him, and I think he was even a little sad to come home with me after his last stay... Can't wait to book with them again!!”

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Casandra L.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 105 reviews
43 repeat clients
56 years of experience
Beaverdale, Des Moines, IA, 50310

“We are so grateful for Casandra! She played with Noah so much and kept us updated with pictures and videos while we were gone. I know he felt right at home with her. Would highly recommend!”

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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: Kimberlee & Mitchell W.
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Kimberlee & Mitchell W.
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$50
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 45 reviews
19 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Grimes, IA, 50111

“I am so satisfied with the care that Kimberlee provided Jett during his stay. She sent photos of him being active, around other dogs and of him relaxing which made me more comfortable while I was away. I will definitely rebook and she will be my Go To in the Des Moines area.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Jessica V.
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Jessica V.
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$33
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 147 reviews
39 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Urbandale, IA, 50322

“Thank you for taking good care of GiGi! I appreciated the daily updates with pictures and videos as well as your quick response to my messages! First time using Rover and it was a great experience!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Jessica C.
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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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Sitter Profile Image: Molly T.
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Molly T.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 3 reviews
1 repeat client
30 years of experience
Windsor Heights, IA, 50324

“Molly is simply the best! My dogs are always happy to go visit and Molly communicates with me throughout the boarding time. I will continue to use Molly and recommend her to anyone looking for a fantastic pet sitter!”

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Michelle R.
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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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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Kari & Alex H.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 7 reviews
1 repeat client
13 years of experience
Accent, Des Moines, IA, 50317

“Kari is quick to respond to messages and was easy to work with. She was super about last minute time changes. She sent pictures and kept me updated on how my girl was doing. All in all a good experience and Freddie gives her a paws up!”

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Ranae M.
Sitter Profile Image: Samantha & Matt M.
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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: Kelly V.
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Kelly V.
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$35
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4.7 out of 5 stars
• 8 reviews
2 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Johnston, IA, 50131

“Kelly took great care of Cooper while we were out of town for a week! I loved knowing that she’s a dog trainer. He got along great with her dogs and had a place nearby to run. She was also super responsive. Will definitely use her again.”

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Kelsey L.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 21 reviews
6 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA, 50309

“Kelsey was FANTASTIC with Sadie. She took the time to get to know Sadie before bringing her into her home. She made sure that she knew everything that Sadie may need or if there are any concerns that I had. She also took Sadie last minute which was super great for me. During Sadie’s stay, she sent me multiple videos and pictures which really helped me feel at ease, leaving my pup in her care. She’s very communicative and let I know what Sadie was doing throughout the day and when she was going for walks and how much she was eating. Sadie was very tired after her stay and I know that she enjoyed hanging out with Kelsey and her pup. We will absolutely be using her again in the future.”

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Mary S.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 17 reviews
8 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Windsor Heights, IA, 50324

“Mary was wonderful! She was very prompt with texting and send daily updates on my pets. She was also very transparent and provided ways to fix problems she saw.”

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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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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: 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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Sitter Profile Image: Megan W.
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Megan W.
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$27
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8 years of experience
Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA, 50309

About: I enjoy going on long walks to grays lake. So I can allow dogs to get their energy out! I have a 3 year old Weimaraner, and also used to have an Australian shepherd. I’m familiar with all different breeds! My parents have 3 dogs and bred a couple times so I have also experienced taking care of a bunch of puppies. I work full time during the week until 4, my dog stays in a kennel when I am not home and spends the evenings going on long walks and also play time at the dog park at my apartment complex. She doesn’t sleep in her kennel she gets cuddles all night! If your pet is trained well and doesn’t need to go in a kennel, I am okay with letting them be out and roam around.

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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 Swan 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 Swan.

<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 Swan 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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