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Sitter Profile Image: Victoria B.
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1. Victoria B.

Big or small I love them all!
Des Moines, IA, 50315
5.9 mi. away
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$50
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
17 reviews
1 repeat client
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Victoria was amazing. All the boys seemed to have a great time with her while we were gone. She went above and beyond to make us comfortable leaving. She also left a few extra touches around the house that showed just how well she cared for our home as well.

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Sitter Profile Image: Yasmin M.
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2. Yasmin M.

Star Sitter
pet lover(and walker)
Des Moines, IA, 50312
6.3 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
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$45
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
27 reviews
11 repeat clients
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Yasmin went above and beyond and took my kitten Sir Snuggles to the vet when he was not feeling well (with my approval) when I was on travel abroad. She even got the vet on the phone at the appointment to talk to me. She was fantastic - and Snuggs is all better now thanks to her help.

Availability updated 4 days ago
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Sitter Profile Image: Mackenzie W.
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3. Mackenzie W.

Star Sitter
Caring, compassionate, reliable
Union Park, Des Moines, IA, 50313
4.7 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
40 reviews
9 repeat clients
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Our senior dogs tend to get really scared with new people and are high anxiety when we get home. This time was different - they were happy, calm and went right back to their normal routine when we got home. We had daily photo/video updates which was so appreciated. Highly recommend!!

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Sitter Profile Image: Allison G.
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4. Allison G.

Star Sitter
No lonely pets here!
Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA, 50309
4.9 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
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$55
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
39 reviews
11 repeat clients
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Allison was great!! We have an anxious large Retriever and we came home to a happy content boy! The house was cleaner then when we left and we got so many cute photos and updates. Very happy with Allison and highly recommend!

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Sitter Profile Image: Brenda E.
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5. Brenda E.

Rover 101
Star Sitter
Gentle soul, kind & patient
Des Moines, IA, 50313
6.2 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
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$40
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
3 repeat clients
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Brenda was the perfect sitter for our two dogs. She followed our instructions well and spent a lot of time engaging with them. She took great care of the house, and it was probably cleaner when she left than it was when she arrived. We can’t wait to use her again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Nadine H.
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6. Nadine H.

Star Sitter
Pet Sitting for over 45 years.
Johnston, IA, 50131
9.3 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits
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$40
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
13 reviews
5 repeat clients
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Nadine was absolutely professional, always sent me pictures and little notes about anything going on with my dog. Followed instructions to the letter.

Availability updated 10 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Jessica D.
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7. Jessica D.

Star Sitter
Pet lover with lots of experience
Sherman Hill, Des Moines, IA, 50309
5.7 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
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$30
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
95 reviews
38 repeat clients
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Jessica was an amazing house sitter. The boys got spoiled with her and she was so loving to them. Hey miss her already. She was very prompt with communication. We plan on using her again in the future. Thank you Jessica!!

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Sitter Profile Image: Cory W.
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8. Cory W.

Star Sitter
Animal loving go-getter. 🐾
Des Moines, IA, 50315
6.6 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
32 reviews
10 repeat clients
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Cory is awesome! Always communicates and is on time. One of the best dog sitters we have ever had! Thanks Cory we never worry when we leave Elvis with you!

Availability updated 14 days ago
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Sitter Profile Image: Molly B.
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9. Molly B.

Rover 101
Star Sitter
Dogs are people too; they need love
Greater South Side, Des Moines, IA, 50315
6.2 mi. away
Boarding, House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
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$50
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
168 reviews
70 repeat clients
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Our dog is a little nervous and he seemed to do great with Molly staying with him for the weekend! We got periodic photo updates so we could see how he was doing. We’d definitely have Molly stay with him again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Kendra M.
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10. Kendra M.

Star Sitter
Lover of all animals!
Ankeny, IA, 50023
9.0 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
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$40
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
34 reviews
11 repeat clients
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Kendra was fabulous. Visited 2 weeks prior to meet Saul and look at the home/location. Quick to respond to texts and sent photos often. Home was just as I left it and came home to a happy Saul. Thank you!

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Sitter Profile Image: Nancy P.
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11. Nancy P.

I already love your pets!
Ankeny, IA, 50021
8.2 mi. away
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
34 reviews
5 repeat clients
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Nancy went above and beyond caring for our boy and home while we were away! Additionally, we appreciated her responsive communication and the extra time she took for two meet and greets. We highly recommend her services.

Availability updated 14 days ago
Confirmed availability for Presidents' Day Weekend
Sitter Profile Image: Jess P.
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12. Jess P.

Experienced dog lover
Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA, 50310
8.2 mi. away
Boarding, House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
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$50
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
16 reviews
3 repeat clients
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Jess has always performed at a high level. Great communication. We trust her to be in our home and care for our pets.

Availability updated 2 days ago
Confirmed availability for Presidents' Day Weekend
Sitter Profile Image: Summer M.
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13. Summer M.

Star Sitter
Huge dog lover and dog mama of two
Drake, Des Moines, IA, 50311
6.7 mi. away
Boarding, House Sitting, Drop-In Visits
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$40
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
15 reviews
5 repeat clients
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Summer did an amazing job. This was our first experience with in-home care and it was really reassuring to know that Bama was getting good care. She noticed if there were any issues, worked with me when things came up, and, most importantly gave her love and attention when we weren't there. Her vet tech training gave me peace of mind since Bama is an older dog. She sent pics and videos, which I really appreciated. I would definitely use Summer again if the need arose. Thanks, Summer!

Availability updated 20 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Cassidy W.
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14. Cassidy W.

Star Sitter
With me it’s love all the time!
Carlisle, IA, 50047
7.2 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
36 reviews
9 repeat clients
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Cassidy always goes above and beyond to treat Kuma like one of her own!

Availability updated 11 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Tatum M.
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Sitter Profile Image: Tatum M.
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15. Tatum M.

All dogs are little babies.
Des Moines, IA, 50311
6.2 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
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$25
per night
2 reviews

We had the pleasure of working with Tatum as our dog sitter, and I can’t recommend her enough! She took wonderful care of our dogs during our vacation. Tatum helped us out with only a week notice as our other sitter had to cancel last minute. I instantly felt comfortable when I met her and knew our dogs would be in great hands. Tatum was always responsive and provided updates, so I never had to worry. We came home to happy and well-cared-for dogs. You can truly see the genuine love she has for animals. Highly recommended!

Availability updated 8 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Tiffany D.
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16. Tiffany D.

FULL TIME PET SITTER & FUR LOVER🫶❣
Carlisle, IA, 50047
6.9 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
7 reviews
1 repeat client
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Tiffany was amazing and took great care of our two dogs, and one is a puppy! Loved all the updates she sent with pictures and videos. House was so clean and left little notes for us. She will be our go-to dog sitter from now on! Thank you Tiffany!🩷

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Sitter Profile Image: Jane O.
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17. Jane O.

Rover 101
Lots of attention and outside play!
Des Moines, IA, 50309
4.2 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
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$36
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
15 reviews
3 repeat clients
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Jane was great with our two cats, who are not best friends so their cat politics can be a challenge sometimes. They were happy and calm when we got home, and they really enjoyed enrichment and having human and puppy company around. She took great care of our home and made sure to ask for clarification on any household things to check on as well. Thank you, Jane. Being gone is so much easier when you know your fur buddies are well taken care of.

Availability updated 16 days ago
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Sitter Profile Image: Donna G.
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18. Donna G.

"I'll watch your fur baby!"
Altoona, IA, 50009
4.9 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
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$40
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
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Donna was nice and very easy to work with. She was reliable and on time for both the initial meeting and for the stay so we could leave on time. She did a great job and provided some good updates and pictures of the dogs. Thanks for taking good care of them!

Availability updated 5 days ago
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Sitter Profile Image: Natasha J.
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19. Natasha J.

Love spoiling your pets!
Des Moines, IA, 50317
3.0 mi. away
Boarding, House Sitting, Dog Walking
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$45
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
1 repeat client
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Natasha was an amazing dog/house sitter! She left my house spotless and sent the perfect amount of updates. We felt very comfortable with her staying at our house and taking care of our dog!!

Availability updated 2 days ago
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Sitter Profile Image: Sandra T.
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20. Sandra T.

Dogtastic Life
Fairground, Des moines, IA, 50317
2.0 mi. away
Boarding, House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Doggy Day Care, Dog Walking
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$26
per night
1 review

I would have Sandra watch my dogs anytime. She stayed with them, cared for them, anytime I need her. She is an absolute animal lover. Highly recommend her for any pets.

Availability updated 6 days ago

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