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Sitter Profile Image: Jessica A.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
14 reviews
2 repeat clients
18 years of experience
Albia, IA, 52531

Jessica was wonderful. This was our first time boarding our 4 yr old lab. She took pics each day, walks, and allowed our dog to be a part of their family. My girl came home happy and healthy.

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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
4 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Knoxville, IA, 50138

Carmen was great. She's a very sweet and caring person. She has a beautiful place out in the country. And I needed a place for my pomeranian to stay at the last minute for a long weekend and she was willing to take him.

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Diana C.
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$20
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24 years of experience
Centerville, IA, 52544

About: I have been around dogs since I can remember. Small, medium, large, puppy, senior.. I love them all. My 1 year old sassy corgi goes to work with me everyday, so I’ve been able to learn how to train a puppy. I also go on a walk everyday after work and love to have a pup by my side. If your pup doesn’t care for walks, I also have plenty of toys to play with as well! I am able to bathe, brush, trim nails, and give oral medication if mentioned. Throughout the week (Monday-Friday) I have my full time job that I get home from at 5:30. I am allowed to work from home or leave early if needed. Otherwise, I am available after 5:30 on weekdays and all day on the weekends. Even if your pup needs some energy burned on week nights, I am up for it! I have a fairly large yard where I let my corgi run and play with my supervision. I also have a tie out if they want to enjoy some sun on the deck. If your pup needs crated, I have room to keep them in the house comfortably.

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$22
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5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
1 repeat client
15 years of experience
Lacona, IA, 50139

About: I have been a pet lover for many years! I enjoy helping out, taking them for walks benefits both of us! Emotional care and play are just as important. I currently work full time from home. I enjoy sitting outside and working in the garden, incorporating play time into our outdoor time is always a must. I have a large unfenced yard, with 3 fur friends of my own to play and show boundaries! I am good at implementing rules or training goals you have for your pet!

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$27
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5.0 out of 5 stars
32 reviews
9 repeat clients
35 years of experience
Knoxville, IA, 50138

Joanne and her family were awesome taking care of our spoiled dog during our recent extended trip. We were lucky to find them as our dog does not fare well in the typical kennel situation. Joanne was extremely patient dealing with our dog's anxiety. She sent us periodic photos during our trip which was nice. We highly recommend Joanne's family.

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$27
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8 years of experience
Milo, IA, 50166

About: I've always had pets growing up. I currently have 2 dogs of my own, one female and one male. The female is 40 lbs and the male is 10lbs. I currently work a full time job so I'm only available on nights and boarding on weekends. But I'm usually always home when I'm not working. I have outdoor tie ups so your dogs can still get exercise. I will be fencing in part of the yard eventually. The 2 dogs I have are high energy and will play with any animal. I do have crates if they need to be crated.

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Cat caregivers near you - Russell

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Sitter Profile Image: Rachael W.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
28 reviews
15 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Des Moines, IA, 50320

Rachael did drop in visits for my two cats over about a week and a half. I appreciated the punctuality and extra effort to give them wet food (they're on an auto feeder and my little piggy Zakky definitely appreciated it 😂). No complaints and would book Rachael again. 🙂

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$23
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5.0 out of 5 stars
37 reviews
8 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Oskaloosa, IA, 52577

Ali took great care of my 3 cats in Age 14 to 10 months. They have different needs but she made sure they were well fed and less stressed while I was out for vacation. I highly recommend her care.

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Sitter Profile Image: Mackenzie W.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
126 reviews
32 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Union Park, Des Moines, IA, 50313

Mackenzie is super reliable and I trust them to give my dog the care she needs and be in my home while I’m at work! I love getting the videos and pictures that they send me

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$23
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20 years of experience
New Virginia, IA, 50210

About: hi my name is bonnie i live in new virginia,born an raised in Maryland, I have two kids and two successful small business one cleaning houses after i left health l care an other is family wedding venue, I grew up on dairy farm back in Maryland we had every farm animals and pets. my parents also bread Golden retrieves for 15 years,I have bunch of stray cats come across highway an stay i have always taken them in .I love animals very peaceful creatures and best friends,my clients have pets they all run up to me get excited to see me. Im hard working and behind trustworthy and honest. I have never dog sit or anything like this but I'll figure things out fast, fall and winter time is my off season from venue im looking stay busy since I hate sitting around, thank you hope to hear from you soon I'm house cleaner but I am now able pick up more hours doing something different. so I can pet sit or anything during weekday while my kids are in school possibly evenings. weekends I have nothing to do. the clients will tell me how they want things done .my animals are on farm they run wherever they please. I will read the plans they set for me.

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Perfect for high energy dogs - Russell

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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
14 reviews
2 repeat clients
18 years of experience
Albia, IA, 52531

I have a tiny 7lb dog named Poppy that Jessica introduced to all the other daycare dogs (big and small) with ease right in front of me. It made me feel so comfortable. She sent me pics and videos of Poppy throughout the day as she was rotating between playing, napping and basking in the sun. I would definitely recommend Jessica. In fact, I’ve already scheduled my next daycare drop off for next week!

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Sitter Profile Image: Rachael W.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
28 reviews
15 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Des Moines, IA, 50320

Rachael is the best!

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Sitter Profile Image: Mackenzie W.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
126 reviews
32 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Union Park, Des Moines, IA, 50313

About: My fiancée, Anthony, and I are the Rover duo here! Together, we have a combined 20+ years of experience working with dogs. Anthony primarily does the house sitting and we both work together for boarding in our home. We currently have 2 dogs of our own who are both rescues. Arthur is our 8 year old playful, loving lab mix and Taz is our 2 year old sassy pit mix puppy! We love caring for pets and are excited to spread the love to more doggy friends! You can count on us to be reliable, respectful, engaged, and loving to your pets. We will ensure that they get exercise and the love they need while under our care. We will make sure the environment is safe for all pets and make sure your pet has access to food and water at all times. I work from home full time and Anthony has a flexible work schedule. We will make sure your pet has the necessary potty breaks they need and will not be left in a kennel all day long. We love dogs and are excited to provide a safe + comfortable place for your pet so you can enjoy your time away from home knowing your dog(s) is/are in good hands. Anthony and I work from home, which makes pet care fit very easily into our daily and weekly routine. We have 2 dogs of our own and we never leave them home alone longer than 4 hours. We have a fenced-in yard. The yard is safe and a great size to give your pet ample space to run around and exercise. We also have outdoor cameras to monitor if we are not outside with them.

Sitter Profile Image: Ali L.
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Ali L.
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$20
per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
37 reviews
8 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Oskaloosa, IA, 52577

Booked for dog walking and I am confident my dog also gives her 5 stars. My dog loved Ali immediately, first sight. Ali is attentive to her and clearly skilled with her. My dog is intelligent and PARTICULAR about leaving me. Notoriously bad at taking commands from strangers. When Ali arrived for just the second walk, my dog was loving her and ready to head out at the first sight of her. And my dog gets long walks every day the weather allows, so walking alone is not the draw here. Ali communicates beautifully with me as an owner, does great follow-up when she returns from the walk, and clearly loves what she does. No complaints in my house. I don't generally leave my dog care to anyone else, but Ali

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Sitter Profile Image: Bonnie B.
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$30
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20 years of experience
New Virginia, IA, 50210

About: hi my name is bonnie i live in new virginia,born an raised in Maryland, I have two kids and two successful small business one cleaning houses after i left health l care an other is family wedding venue, I grew up on dairy farm back in Maryland we had every farm animals and pets. my parents also bread Golden retrieves for 15 years,I have bunch of stray cats come across highway an stay i have always taken them in .I love animals very peaceful creatures and best friends,my clients have pets they all run up to me get excited to see me. Im hard working and behind trustworthy and honest. I have never dog sit or anything like this but I'll figure things out fast, fall and winter time is my off season from venue im looking stay busy since I hate sitting around, thank you hope to hear from you soon I'm house cleaner but I am now able pick up more hours doing something different. so I can pet sit or anything during weekday while my kids are in school possibly evenings. weekends I have nothing to do. the clients will tell me how they want things done .my animals are on farm they run wherever they please. I will read the plans they set for me.

Sitter Profile Image: Myra L.
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$15
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20 years of experience
Altoona, IA, 50009

About: Spending time and interacting with animals has always been a passion of mine. Over the years I helped my grandma run her dog sitting service, taking the dogs for walks and cleaning up the kennels. I also enjoy being outside and taking my own dog for long walks and fun trips to the dog park. My dog is a family member and I intend on treating yours the same way. Your dog will have a great time exploring the city and playing with others at the dog park. I hope to someday have my own place where I can board dogs just like grandma did!!! I spend 90% of my time with dogs and we enjoy playing with other pups at the dog parks, we are traveling nomads and look forward to meeting you My dogs live in my van with me Both are crate trained. I feed my dogs twice a day. They enjoy laying around the house being lazy. Going to the dog park to play with others is always fun too!!! We also enjoy walking

Sitter Profile Image: Braydon R.
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$15
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8 years of experience
Milo, IA, 50166

About: I've always had pets growing up. I currently have 2 dogs of my own, one female and one male. The female is 40 lbs and the male is 10lbs. I currently work a full time job so I'm only available on nights and boarding on weekends. But I'm usually always home when I'm not working. I have outdoor tie ups so your dogs can still get exercise. I will be fencing in part of the yard eventually. The 2 dogs I have are high energy and will play with any animal. I do have crates if they need to be crated.

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Large dog specialists near you - Russell

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Sitter Profile Image: Jessica A.
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Jessica A.
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$40
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
14 reviews
2 repeat clients
18 years of experience
Albia, IA, 52531

Jessica was wonderful. This was our first time boarding our 4 yr old lab. She took pics each day, walks, and allowed our dog to be a part of their family. My girl came home happy and healthy.

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Sitter Profile Image: Rakenzy P.
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Rakenzy P.
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$20
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24 years of experience
Centerville, IA, 52544

About: I have been around dogs since I can remember. Small, medium, large, puppy, senior.. I love them all. My 1 year old sassy corgi goes to work with me everyday, so I’ve been able to learn how to train a puppy. I also go on a walk everyday after work and love to have a pup by my side. If your pup doesn’t care for walks, I also have plenty of toys to play with as well! I am able to bathe, brush, trim nails, and give oral medication if mentioned. Throughout the week (Monday-Friday) I have my full time job that I get home from at 5:30. I am allowed to work from home or leave early if needed. Otherwise, I am available after 5:30 on weekdays and all day on the weekends. Even if your pup needs some energy burned on week nights, I am up for it! I have a fairly large yard where I let my corgi run and play with my supervision. I also have a tie out if they want to enjoy some sun on the deck. If your pup needs crated, I have room to keep them in the house comfortably.

Sitter Profile Image: Braydon R.
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Braydon R.
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$27
per night
8 years of experience
Milo, IA, 50166

About: I've always had pets growing up. I currently have 2 dogs of my own, one female and one male. The female is 40 lbs and the male is 10lbs. I currently work a full time job so I'm only available on nights and boarding on weekends. But I'm usually always home when I'm not working. I have outdoor tie ups so your dogs can still get exercise. I will be fencing in part of the yard eventually. The 2 dogs I have are high energy and will play with any animal. I do have crates if they need to be crated.

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