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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 out of 5.0 stars
129 reviews
37 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Magnolia Park, Des Moines, IA, 50315

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.

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Liz N.
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Bailee G.
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$40
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5 out of 5.0 stars
12 reviews
2 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Ankeny, IA, 50023

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.

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Carolyn M.
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Casandra L.
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$35
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5 out of 5.0 stars
93 reviews
39 repeat clients
56 years of experience
Beaverdale, Des Moines, IA, 50310

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.

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Sitter Profile Image: Cory W.
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Cory W.
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$30
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5 out of 5.0 stars
54 reviews
18 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Des Moines, IA, 50315

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!

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Tamara S.
Sitter Profile Image: Christy & Erkam N.
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Christy & Erkam N.
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$45
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5 out of 5.0 stars
19 reviews
7 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Southwestern Hills, Des moines, IA, 50321

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!

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Sara H.
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Evan H.
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$43
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5 out of 4.9 stars
174 reviews
74 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Norwalk, IA, 50211

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.

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Terry R.
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Laura B.
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$34
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5 out of 5.0 stars
23 reviews
8 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Winterset, IA, 50273

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!

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Shaelea R.
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$35
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5 out of 5.0 stars
12 reviews
6 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Greater South Side, Des Moines, IA, 50315

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.

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Aimee M.
Sitter Profile Image: Elizabeth W.
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Elizabeth W.
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$39
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5 out of 5.0 stars
114 reviews
34 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA, 50310

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

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Sitter Profile Image: Lucia R.
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Lucia R.
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$35
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5 out of 5.0 stars
219 reviews
82 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA, 50322

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. 😊

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Christine G.
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Cory G.
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$35
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5 out of 5.0 stars
121 reviews
44 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Beaverdale, Des Moines, IA, 50310

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!

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Deanna G.
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Alexandra H.
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$50
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5 out of 5.0 stars
191 reviews
36 repeat clients
21 years of experience
Beaverdale, Des Moines, IA, 50310

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.

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Kelsee S.
Sitter Profile Image: Lara & Cary J.
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Lara & Cary J.
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$40
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5 out of 5.0 stars
69 reviews
22 repeat clients
9 years of experience
Urbandale, IA, 50323

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!

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Alisha J.
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Ashly B.
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$28
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5 out of 5.0 stars
43 reviews
8 repeat clients
35 years of experience
Windsor Heights, IA, 50324

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!

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stefanie s.
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$40
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5 out of 5.0 stars
25 reviews
12 repeat clients
20 years of experience
West Des Moines, IA, 50265

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.

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Sitter Profile Image: Emma D.
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Emma D.
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$40
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5 out of 5.0 stars
15 reviews
1 repeat client
18 years of experience
West Des Moines, IA, 50266

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!

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Sitter Profile Image: Samantha D.
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Samantha D.
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$31
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5 out of 5.0 stars
548 reviews
189 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Adel, IA, 50003

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.

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Sitter Profile Image: Cohle N.
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Cohle N.
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$38
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5 out of 5.0 stars
2 reviews
1 repeat client
20 years of experience
De Soto, IA, 50069

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!

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Sitter Profile Image: Jill C.
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Jill C.
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$48
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5 out of 5.0 stars
32 reviews
10 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Waukee, IA, 50263

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.

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Sitter Profile Image: Lisa B.
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Lisa B.
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$38
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40 years of experience
Adel, IA, 50003

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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Sitter Profile Image: Alice b.
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Alice b.
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Pet lover and adventure lover
Magnolia Park, Des Moines, IA, 50315
18.0 mi. away
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$35
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5 out of 5.0 stars
129 reviews
37 repeat clients
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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.

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Sitter Profile Image: Bailee G.
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Bailee G.
Star Sitter

Your Pets Extended Family
Ankeny, IA, 50023
21.0 mi. away
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$40
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5 out of 5.0 stars
12 reviews
2 repeat clients
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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.

Availability updated 5 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Casandra L.
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Casandra L.
Rover 101
Star Sitter

No bark is too loud!
Beaverdale, Des Moines, IA, 50310
16.0 mi. away
Boarding, House Sitting
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$35
per night
5 out of 5.0 stars
93 reviews
39 repeat clients
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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.

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Sitter Profile Image: Cory W.
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Cory W.
Star Sitter

Animal loving go-getter. 🐾
Des Moines, IA, 50315
17.1 mi. away
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$30
per night
5 out of 5.0 stars
54 reviews
18 repeat clients
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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!

Availability updated today
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Sitter Profile Image: Christy & Erkam N.
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Christy & Erkam N.
Star Sitter

Loving dog sitters!
Southwestern Hills, Des moines, IA, 50321
15.9 mi. away
Boarding, House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Doggy Day Care
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$45
per night
5 out of 5.0 stars
19 reviews
7 repeat clients
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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!

Availability updated 2 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Evan H.
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Evan H.
Rover 101
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Dog Trainer with a Fenced in Yard!
Norwalk, IA, 50211
14.0 mi. away
Boarding, Doggy Day Care
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$43
per night
5 out of 4.9 stars
174 reviews
74 repeat clients
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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.

Availability updated 2 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Laura B.
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Laura B.

Energetic & Fur Loving Home
Winterset, IA, 50273
13.7 mi. away
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$34
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5 out of 5.0 stars
23 reviews
8 repeat clients
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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!

Availability updated 36 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Shaelea R.
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Shaelea R.
Star Sitter

A home away from home or in home ca
Greater South Side, Des Moines, IA, 50315
16.9 mi. away
Boarding, Doggy Day Care
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$35
per night
5 out of 5.0 stars
12 reviews
6 repeat clients
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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.

Availability updated 11 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Elizabeth W.
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Elizabeth W.
Rover 101
Star Sitter

I like humans but I love dogs!
Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA, 50310
15.0 mi. away
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$39
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5 out of 5.0 stars
114 reviews
34 repeat clients
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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

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Sitter Profile Image: Lucia R.
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Lucia R.
Rover 101
Star Sitter

Dr. Lulittle at Your Service!
Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA, 50322
14.2 mi. away
Boarding, House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Doggy Day Care, Dog Walking
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$35
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5 out of 5.0 stars
219 reviews
82 repeat clients
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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. 😊

Availability updated today
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Sitter Profile Image: Cory G.
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Cory G.
Star Sitter

I'll run with your dog! I love dogs
Beaverdale, Des Moines, IA, 50310
15.8 mi. away
Boarding, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
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$35
per night
5 out of 5.0 stars
121 reviews
44 repeat clients
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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!

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Sitter Profile Image: Alexandra H.
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Alexandra H.
Star Sitter

UnLEASHing quality care 💞🦮
Beaverdale, Des Moines, IA, 50310
16.3 mi. away
Boarding, House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Doggy Day Care, Dog Walking
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$50
per night
5 out of 5.0 stars
191 reviews
36 repeat clients
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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.

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Sitter Profile Image: Lara & Cary J.
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Lara & Cary J.
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Empty nesters who love dogs!!
Urbandale, IA, 50323
10.6 mi. away
Boarding, Doggy Day Care, Dog Walking
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$40
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5 out of 5.0 stars
69 reviews
22 repeat clients
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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!

Availability updated 6 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Ashly B.
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Ashly B.

Low rates, big yard, center of town
Windsor Heights, IA, 50324
13.7 mi. away
Boarding, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
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$28
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5 out of 5.0 stars
43 reviews
8 repeat clients
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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!

Availability updated 3 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: stefanie s.
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stefanie s.

Your pet is my priority!
West Des Moines, IA, 50265
9.8 mi. away
Boarding, House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Doggy Day Care
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$40
per night
5 out of 5.0 stars
25 reviews
12 repeat clients
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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.

Availability updated today
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Sitter Profile Image: Emma D.
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Emma D.

Lots of snuggles and rubs!
West Des Moines, IA, 50266
8.6 mi. away
Boarding, Drop-In Visits, Doggy Day Care
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$40
per night
5 out of 5.0 stars
15 reviews
1 repeat client
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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!

Availability updated 5 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Samantha D.
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Samantha D.
Rover 101
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2.5 Acres Of Dog Oasis
Adel, IA, 50003
5.2 mi. away
Boarding, House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Doggy Day Care, Dog Walking
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$31
per night
5 out of 5.0 stars
548 reviews
189 repeat clients
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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.

Availability updated 7 days ago
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Sitter Profile Image: Cohle N.
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Cohle N.

Loving and caring sitter!
De Soto, IA, 50069
3.2 mi. away
Boarding, House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Doggy Day Care, Dog Walking
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$38
per night
5 out of 5.0 stars
2 reviews
1 repeat client
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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!

Availability updated 3 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Jill C.
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Jill C.

Your pup’s care is a family affair!
Waukee, IA, 50263
6.5 mi. away
Boarding, Doggy Day Care, Dog Walking
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$48
per night
5 out of 5.0 stars
32 reviews
10 repeat clients
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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.

Availability updated 5 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Lisa B.
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Lisa B.

Millie needs a friend to play with!
Adel, IA, 50003
1.5 mi. away
Boarding, Drop-In Visits, Doggy Day Care, Dog Walking
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$38
per night
1 review

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.

Availability updated 6 days ago

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