Pet Boarding in Van Meter
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“My baby boy had a fantastic overnight with Bailee and her fur babies. It's so important that I know Tootie is comfortable and loved in my absence. I watched as Tootie entered the home. He walked around, sniffing. I saw that Tootie was comfortable. Bailee sent pictures and many comical comments. She brought many smiles to my face. Thank you Bailee for loving Tootie.”


“Casandra came to our rescue when we needed to leave town on short notice. She was so wonderful with our dog Louie and sent updates on his stay (including an adorable picture of her grandson snuggling with him). She was quick to respond and flexible with the drop-off/pick-up. Louie loved the attention that he got while staying with her.”


“Despite fairly short notice (the sitter we'd expected to use became unavailable), Cory was very flexible and easy to work with. It was obvious at the meet & greet that Molly was going to be in good hands and fit in fine with Cory's own pets. He sent daily update messages and lots of pics, which put me at ease being out of state during Molly's stay. We will definitely consider rebooking with Cory for future trips!”


“Christy and Erkham were so great! Dilly had a great time and were so thankful we found a trusted caregiver for us! Thank you Christy & Erkham!”


“Laura was great! She took our dog to the dog park three times over the span of her one night stay and she came back to us good and tired. Our dog really likes playing my with Pepper and Laura sent us lots of pictures, so we were never worried about her. Highly recommend!”


“Shaelea is great to work with. She has watched my dog twice now. She is very friendly and a great communicator. She accepted my fairly last-minute request, which was so helpful. I highly recommend her to others.”


“Highly recommend! Our dog had a blast and Elizabeth gave us frequent updates on how he was doing. Very friendly and had a lot of the dog gear such as crate, toys, etc”



“I cannot recommend Lucia enough for the amazing care she provided for my dog, Haymish. From the moment they met, it was clear that she had a natural connection with animals. She was incredibly attentive, patient and loving , making sure Haymish was comfortable and well cared for at all times. Lucia kept me up to date with photos and messages, which gave me peace of mind knowing he was in great hands. When I picked him up, he was so excited and he looked great! I am so grateful for Lucia and her kindness and dedication. If you’re looking for someone trustworthy and caring to look after your fur baby, Lucia is the perfect choice. 😊”



“Cory was very responsive and had great communication before and during Moose’s stay! When we picked up Moose after his stay he was happy and tired. He even got to meet new friends! Cory was easy going and handled my high energy dog well!”


“Alexandra made me feel very comfortable leaving Homie with her for a week. Her house is perfectly set up for dogs and she has a massive backyard. She washed Homie’s bedding before we picked him up and his food bowls too. She provided photos every day and really kept us reassured that he was well taken care of.”


“Our first Rover experience was a wonderful success. Ollie loved staying with Lara & Cary. He was happy to see us at pick up, but didn't want to leave so we know he must have really enjoyed his stay. Lara took him took for long walks and to play with another pup, both of which he loves. We will definitely let him stay again!”


“Butter loved her stay at Ashly’s! Ashly is a professional and we felt instantly comfortable when dropping Butter off. Ashly did a great job following all of our care instructions. Butter had a great time playing with Ashly’s dog and definitely needed a bath from all the fun after we picked her up! Would definitely use Ashly’s services again. Thank you so much!”


“Stefanie kept in contact with us by sending pictures and updates. We will definitely be using her in the future for all of our fur baby needs. We could just tell when we picked Whiskey up that he was happy and well cared for.”


“Samantha is really a dog whisperer! Our dog had such a great time I wasn't sure she would want to come home. Samantha is also very organized, stays in touch, sends great photos of your dog with their new friends, and is very attentive to all the dogs needs. Highly recommend.”


About: I’m very attentive to details and love all fur babies. I believe in keeping animals on regular schedules for feeding and exercise. Your dog will be well loved and cared for at my house! I live on a farm with equines, so my schedule is built around their feeding and exercise, which means that I’m home most of the time. My dog (and yours) is inside the house, except when outside in the fenced area or on a leash while on a walk around our property each evening. Millie is our very active senior dog who is less than 20 pounds. She lost her older buddy a few years ago and would love a friend to hang out with. We have a very large fenced yard for them to play in, but they will be inside unless they want to play outside.
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Alice b.Star Sitter

“Got updates with some pictures of how Kira was doing. This was the first time leaving her for more than 1-2 nights. Will definitely use Alice again.”


Bailee G.Star Sitter

“My baby boy had a fantastic overnight with Bailee and her fur babies. It's so important that I know Tootie is comfortable and loved in my absence. I watched as Tootie entered the home. He walked around, sniffing. I saw that Tootie was comfortable. Bailee sent pictures and many comical comments. She brought many smiles to my face. Thank you Bailee for loving Tootie.”


Casandra L.
Star Sitter


“Casandra came to our rescue when we needed to leave town on short notice. She was so wonderful with our dog Louie and sent updates on his stay (including an adorable picture of her grandson snuggling with him). She was quick to respond and flexible with the drop-off/pick-up. Louie loved the attention that he got while staying with her.”


Cory W.Star Sitter

“Despite fairly short notice (the sitter we'd expected to use became unavailable), Cory was very flexible and easy to work with. It was obvious at the meet & greet that Molly was going to be in good hands and fit in fine with Cory's own pets. He sent daily update messages and lots of pics, which put me at ease being out of state during Molly's stay. We will definitely consider rebooking with Cory for future trips!”


Christy & Erkam N.Star Sitter

“Christy and Erkham were so great! Dilly had a great time and were so thankful we found a trusted caregiver for us! Thank you Christy & Erkham!”




Evan H.
Star Sitter


“Second time with Evan for our two dogs. Everything thing went well, and Evan was very accommodating with our schedule. Hope to continue using him when the need arises.”


Laura B.

“Laura was great! She took our dog to the dog park three times over the span of her one night stay and she came back to us good and tired. Our dog really likes playing my with Pepper and Laura sent us lots of pictures, so we were never worried about her. Highly recommend!”


Shaelea R.Star Sitter

“Shaelea is great to work with. She has watched my dog twice now. She is very friendly and a great communicator. She accepted my fairly last-minute request, which was so helpful. I highly recommend her to others.”


Elizabeth W.
Star Sitter


“Highly recommend! Our dog had a blast and Elizabeth gave us frequent updates on how he was doing. Very friendly and had a lot of the dog gear such as crate, toys, etc”




Lucia R.
Star Sitter


“I cannot recommend Lucia enough for the amazing care she provided for my dog, Haymish. From the moment they met, it was clear that she had a natural connection with animals. She was incredibly attentive, patient and loving , making sure Haymish was comfortable and well cared for at all times. Lucia kept me up to date with photos and messages, which gave me peace of mind knowing he was in great hands. When I picked him up, he was so excited and he looked great! I am so grateful for Lucia and her kindness and dedication. If you’re looking for someone trustworthy and caring to look after your fur baby, Lucia is the perfect choice. 😊”




Cory G.Star Sitter

“Cory was very responsive and had great communication before and during Moose’s stay! When we picked up Moose after his stay he was happy and tired. He even got to meet new friends! Cory was easy going and handled my high energy dog well!”


Alexandra H.Star Sitter

“Alexandra made me feel very comfortable leaving Homie with her for a week. Her house is perfectly set up for dogs and she has a massive backyard. She washed Homie’s bedding before we picked him up and his food bowls too. She provided photos every day and really kept us reassured that he was well taken care of.”


Lara & Cary J.Star Sitter

“Our first Rover experience was a wonderful success. Ollie loved staying with Lara & Cary. He was happy to see us at pick up, but didn't want to leave so we know he must have really enjoyed his stay. Lara took him took for long walks and to play with another pup, both of which he loves. We will definitely let him stay again!”


Ashly B.

“Butter loved her stay at Ashly’s! Ashly is a professional and we felt instantly comfortable when dropping Butter off. Ashly did a great job following all of our care instructions. Butter had a great time playing with Ashly’s dog and definitely needed a bath from all the fun after we picked her up! Would definitely use Ashly’s services again. Thank you so much!”


stefanie s.

“Stefanie kept in contact with us by sending pictures and updates. We will definitely be using her in the future for all of our fur baby needs. We could just tell when we picked Whiskey up that he was happy and well cared for.”


Emma D.

“Had a great experience boarding with Emma! Pups were so happy and she provided periodic updates. Would definitely board with her again and recommend to others!”


Samantha D.
Star Sitter


“Samantha is really a dog whisperer! Our dog had such a great time I wasn't sure she would want to come home. Samantha is also very organized, stays in touch, sends great photos of your dog with their new friends, and is very attentive to all the dogs needs. Highly recommend.”


Cohle N.

“Cohle was so nice and accommodating! She kept us updated and was very attentive to what our dogs needs were. We would use her again to watch our dog anytime!”


Jill C.

“Great experience for my dog, he stayed with Jill and fam for five nights and everything was perfect. Great communication and cute picture updates from Jill were appreciated.”


Lisa B.
“As a neighbor of Lisa, we have had her care for our cats and rabbits when we have been out of town. She has been very attentive to the animals and followed the directions we provided. She has kept us informed as to how the animals are doing when caring for them. Lisa has dogs, cats and horses of her own and treats ours just like hers.I would highly recommend Lisa as an animal caregiver.”
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Typically, pet boarding sitters on Rover respond in under an hour, so you should be matched with the perfect sitter for you and your pet in no time!
Experience can vary widely from sitter to sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing sitters available in Van Meter.
Rover makes it easy to find Van Meter pet boarding sitters to provide loving care from their own home. The background-checked, 5-star sitters you can find on Rover will welcome your pet into their home when you’re away—whether it’s just for the weekend or longer. Pet boarding is great for:
- Dogs and cats of all ages and abilities, including puppies and kittens
- Pet parents looking for a safe, loving alternative to a kennel or hotel
- Pets who’d love to socialize with their sitter’s pets
Yes! Sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your pet boarding sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your sitter has access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals. In the rare event of any issues during a booking, rest easy knowing your pet is covered by the Rover Guarantee reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care.
Note: If your pet boarding sitter requested to cancel this booking, then they need to cancel from their account. Please contact them via Rover Messages.
We get it—sometimes plans change and you may need to cancel your pet boarding service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your sitter’s cancellation policy.
