Pet Boarding in Waukee

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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
132 reviews
35 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Urbandale, IA, 50322

Jessica was great with our pups. She made sure Chopper got his medicine every day and they had so much fun playing with the other dogs that were there. Jessica was also super friendly and sent pictures and videos regularly

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Hannah M.
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Debora K.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
30 reviews
8 repeat clients
45 years of experience
WINTERSET, IA, 50273

My cat Cindy is flourishing under Debora's loving care, and Cindy was already doing very well. She is being exposed to new situations at Debora's house and is thriving. It is wonderful to see her so comfortable in Debora's home.

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Tina W.
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Tanya & Jonathan P.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
249 reviews
72 repeat clients
17 years of experience
West Des Moines, IA, 50265

Our dog had a cut on his paw and eye from a bad grooming experience. While we were away for the weekend Tanya took him to the vet and took care of all of his meds (and cuddles) while he was healing!

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Laura R.
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Angela & Dan H.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
1 repeat client
30 years of experience
Adel, IA, 50003

Angela and Dan were amazing. They treated Buddy like he was their own. I know he felt so safe and loved. He was tired when he came home because he had so much fun going on walks! I loved all of the pictures they sent!

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Natalie H.
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Kelly V.
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$35
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4.5 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
1 repeat client
7 years of experience
Johnston, IA, 50131

Kelly is lovely! She will be our new go-to for dogsitting and training! Riggs had a fun weekend!

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Anna D.
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Casandra L.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
100 reviews
41 repeat clients
56 years of experience
Beaverdale, Des Moines, IA, 50310

It was like Molly had been to Cassandra's before. She went right inside. I think animals get a vibe from people, and Molly just knew. I think Molly had a very good time at Cassandra's. I was afraid since there weren't any other dogs there, Molly would be bored. But from the pics and video Cassandra sent, Molly was having a fine time. Won't be anxious at all to drop Molly off next time.

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Lisa S.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
67 reviews
20 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Greater South Side, Des Moines, IA, 50315

Sadie enjoyed her stay with Lisa so much, I'm not sure she wanted to come home! She even had her own Thanksgiving dinner. We appreciated the pictures and updates during her stay. Thanks!

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Sitter Profile Image: Kylie S.
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Kylie S.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
19 reviews
7 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Norwalk, IA, 50211

Grizzly loved his long stay with Kylie! My husband and I could fully enjoy our vacation stress free knowing Grizzly was in amazing hands. Would recommend Kylie and her family to anyone looking for a home away from home for their fur baby!

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Rachael B.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
2 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Windsor Heights, IA, 50324

Rachael was amazing. She responded back quickly and got a meet & greet done with. She listened to instructions and seems passionate about canine care! Definitely recommend and will continue to hire her!

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Ezequiel R.
Sitter Profile Image: Hayley & Zach K.
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Hayley & Zach K.
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$30
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10 years of experience
Waukee, IA, 50263

About: I have had pets my entire adult life, and I know how important it is to you to find the right person to take care of them while you’re away. I am committed to taking care of your pets like they’re my own, and I’m excited to provide lots of love and fun! I work from home, and my husband is a full time dad, so we’d be happy to spend time with your pets, go for walks as a family, and see to their every need! We have pet gates throughout the home, extra kennels if needed, and a fenced in yard. We are also comfortable giving medication orally or via injection if needed.

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Kayla G.
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$28
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5.0 out of 5 stars
52 reviews
14 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Ankeny, IA, 50023

I can’t say enough good things about Kayla! She responds quickly and is so easy to work with. She watched my dog in her home and made leaving my pup so easy and I came home to a calm, stress-free dog. She kept in touch and sent pictures to reassure me they were doing great. Best of all, my dog loved her!! Thanks Kayla!

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Alice b.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
149 reviews
54 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Magnolia Park, Des Moines, IA, 50315

Alice has watched our dog several times now. We trust her to take loving care of him, no matter his needs. She goes above and beyond! Great communication and pictures, helps us feel connected to our pup when we’re away. Grateful for her consistent care when we’re away.

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Chelsea C.
Sitter Profile Image: Alicia N.
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Alicia N.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
14 reviews
5 repeat clients
11 years of experience
Beaverdale, Beaverdale, IA, 50310

We hit the lottery finding this family!!! Alicia, Dan, and their daughter took absolutely incredible care of my dog, Coco. From the moment we connected, they made me feel completely comfortable leaving her in their care. They treated Coco like she was part of their family! Every day Alicia sent updates and photos, which meant so much to me and gave me total peace of mind while I was away. It was clear from the pictures and messages that Coco was happy, loved, and getting tons of attention 😊 I could not have had a better experience!!! I will absolutely be booking with them (and only them!) again! ❤️🐾

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

Stefanie was awesome! She agreed to meet with me and my two dogs to see how they did with her and her dog. Everything was fine and she did a great job with them. She did a great job. She sent me a few pics of my dogs chillin and they looked great. I am sure they had a great time. I would recommend Stefanie and will definitely be using her again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Tamara G.
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Tamara G.
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$35
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4.9 out of 5 stars
55 reviews
12 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Clive, IA, 50325

She was great to work with! Jack got along well with her dogs and she was very responsive and flexible. Will definitely keep her in mind for the future.

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Sitter Profile Image: Lynsey S.
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Lynsey S.
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$20
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4.9 out of 5 stars
20 reviews
7 repeat clients
35 years of experience
Grimes, IA, 50111

Roxxie had a great time! Lynsey is communicative, flexible, and reliable. She has the cutest little girl who knows how to interact with dogs as well. I recommend booking with her for anyone who is considering!

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Sitter Profile Image: Cory G.
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Cory G.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
144 reviews
50 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Beaverdale, Des Moines, IA, 50310

We came to Iowa for a wedding. Cory took good care of our 2 senior dogs (labs). One has separation anxiety that he was able to comfort and the other took a nap on his bed. He walked and fed them.

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Sitter Profile Image: Ginny S.
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Ginny S.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
26 reviews
5 repeat clients
4 years of experience
WEST DES MOINES, IA, 50265

Ginny did a great job of taking care of Levi over the course of 4 nights and days. She provided pictures and updates of Levi throughout his stay at her home. Ginny made sure that Levi's needs were met. Ginny is very loving towards pets and I would highly recommend her services to anyone.

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Julia C.
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$35
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10 years of experience
Grimes, IA, 50111

About: I love animals and have been taking care of family and neighbor pets since I was young. I previously worked at a veterinary clinic and have experience taking care of dogs of all size and ages! We have an active 6 year old golden retriever, and a 9 year old cat who we love very much! I am a 1st grade teacher, and love to spend my summers taking care of pets. I am home all day in the summer, and can make sure dogs get plenty of attention and outdoors time! We have a fenced in yard and a friendly golden retriever who loves to meet other dogs. We like to take walks on the trails around our neighborhood, and play in the backyard.

Sitter Profile Image: Jenevieve Y.
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Jenevieve Y.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
268 reviews
81 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Fairmont Park, Des Moines, IA, 50317

Jenevieve is the best! Very accommodating with all the special need my dog requires. Also very good communication. My dog loves hanging out with her and never wants to come home afterwards!

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Raven and Daisy had a great time at Kate’s house. She sent lots of updates with pictures and videos and even let them bring home their favorite toy at the end of the stay!

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Ashley D.
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Our Belle is always cared for wonderfully. Alok is always polite and responsive with questions about her while in his care. We will definitely let him care for her again if needed.

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Candace R.
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Samantha and Matt take very good care of my dog Toby. I am sure he wants us to leave again just so he can go back and play!

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Ellen H.
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A loving puppy home! Jill and the family give us peace of mind when we need to travel without our 2 Great Danes. Thank you!

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Julie Y.
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Ivana treated Max like he was her family. He was happy feeling part of the team with her dogs. He was pampered and loved. I will definitely use Ivana again.. so satisfied with her care for Max.🥰

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Teresa H.
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Candance took great care of our dog and kept us updated with pictures while we were away. Everything went smoothly, and we’d use her again.

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Deb B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

We are repeat visitors with Jeff and Nicole. We love how much they love our dogs, their kindness and their flexibility. We have zero worries when our pups are staying with them. Highly recommend.

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Maren T.
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Ian and Candice were great! They communicated everything very well. Daily updates and pictures were sent. Our dog was well taken care of.

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Adyanaa J.
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Last minute booking and Raechel was wonderful, I couldn’t have asked for a better!! She had two sweet little dogs that were friendly and got along just fine with my sometimes cranky old man! The pics she would send me made me totally reassured that our boy was being well cared for. It’s important to us that our lil boy is loved and cared for while we are gone and raechel did just than! Thank you!!!

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Lacey G.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Jenna is AMAZING!! She has such a kind and loving energy about her. When I dropped my pup off, he didn’t even look back 😂 Very dependable, great communication, and frequent updates! We are breaking up with our kennel and using her, moving forward!! Highly recommend!!

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Ash G.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Rain was absolutely amazing with my Siberian Husky! From the moment we met, I could tell Rain had a calm and confident presence that immediately put both me and my dog at ease. Huskies can be high-energy and a bit stubborn, but Rain handled her with patience, experience, and genuine care. While I was away, Rain kept me updated with regular check-ins, photos, and even little notes about how my pup was doing — it gave me such peace of mind knowing she was in such great hands. When I came home, my husky was happy, well-exercised, and clearly well cared for. Rain is reliable, communicative, and truly loves animals. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a trustworthy and kind sitter. I’ll definitely be booking with him again!

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The median cost per night for pet boarding in Waukee is $40

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Sitters in Waukee average 12
repeat pet boarding clients

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Sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a sitter for pet boarding in Waukee on Rover as of Jun 2026 was about $40 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your and your pet’s needs.

If you’re searching for a Waukee pet boarding sitter for the first time, visit the sitter’s profile and select the Contact button.

If you have an active request or have booked a service with a sitter before, learn more about how to do this in the Rover app or on your computer.

As of Jun 2026, 403 sitters provided pet boarding in Waukee. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect sitter near you. As a reminder, pet boarding sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your pet’s safety.

Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple sitters about your booking. Typically, 91% of Waukee pet boarding sitters respond in under an hour.

Sitters who provide pet boarding in Waukee have an average of 17 years of experience. Pet boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 12 repeat clients. Experience can vary from sitter to sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare sitters in Waukee.

Rover makes it easy to find Waukee 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

There are 403 pet boarding sitters in Waukee on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your pet! In Waukee, 93% of sitters offer daily exercise, 95% offer medication administration, and 93% have experience with senior pets and pets with special needs. We know each pet is unique and may have specific care instructions. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect pet boarding sitter near you. As a reminder, sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your pet’s safety.

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.