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Sitter Profile Image: Erin & Chris R.
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Erin & Chris R.
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$35
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5 out of 5.0 stars
90 reviews
31 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Urbandale, IA, 50322

Erin and Chris did an excellent job with our energetic little guy! They provided him with exceptional care and love. They went above and beyond to send us pictures through this stay, also! We would highly recommend them!

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Jessica V.
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$33
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5 out of 5.0 stars
97 reviews
26 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Urbandale, IA, 50322

Jessica will be our first call the next time we need to board our dogs. She took care of them like they were her own, was very organized and responsive with communication. This was our first time using Rover, but now I can’t imagine sending our dogs back to the kennel.

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Sarah R.
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Samantha W.
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$40
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5 out of 5.0 stars
139 reviews
65 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Waukee, IA, 50263

Samantha was a wonderful dog sitter. She provided pictures daily and always kept me updated. I would certainly use her again and highly recommend her services. Thanks again Samantha for spoiling a Fitz!

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Candace D.
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$40
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5 out of 5.0 stars
63 reviews
25 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Waukee, IA, 50263

These guys are great! Very caring & attentive! Sent us a few pics while we were gone that put our minds at ease & even took Coco for a walk. Looking forward to them keeping her next time. Thank you for the great care of Coco!!

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Sitter Profile Image: Scott S.
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Scott S.
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$40
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5 out of 5.0 stars
621 reviews
289 repeat clients
20 years of experience
West Des Moines, IA, 50265

Our two dogs loved their stay with Scott! The communication was excellent and we received pictures every day! They went on daily walks, and had lots of play time outside! We will definitely be booking with Scott again!

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

Lisa continues to be awesome with my dogs. She notices behavior and offers suggestions as well. Love getting all the updates and pics so I feel comfortable with her care. As far as location, being close to the airport is a huge bonus.

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Sitter Profile Image: Clare F.
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Clare F.
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$30
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5 out of 5.0 stars
14 reviews
3 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Waukee, IA, 50263

Clare was amazing with our girl. She sent photos and updates. Was willing to be patient with Daphne with it being her first ever trip away from home and being an older dog she can be standoff ish and temperamental. She was great with making sure Daphne got her medication and found ways to make Daphne feel at home with the cold weather and quick walks. We’d definitely hire Clare again.

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Andrea G.
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$30
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5 out of 5.0 stars
5 reviews
2 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Carpenter, Des Moines, IA, 50311

About: I have spent my entire life around animals, especially larger, older dogs. I am home full time while classes are online and am very flexible with sitting times. I am currently taking classes online for the summer, so I have plenty of time to take care of your furry friends! I tend to be busier on the weekends but if you give enough time in advance I am pretty flexible. I live in an apartment complex, and don't have a yard, so animals will have to be leashed when outside. I do not have a lot of space, so smaller animals are preferred, especially for longer stays.

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Cliff C.
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$39
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5 out of 5.0 stars
97 reviews
30 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Urbandale, IA, 50323

Cliff did such a great job with our dog. You can tell he really loves dogs and taking great care of them. Cliff even helped us with potty training our puppy along with buying her a gift to play with. Really cared about and cared for our dog. We so appreciate you.

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Sitter Profile Image: Casandra L.
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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

Absolutely the best sitter I could have found. Spoiled my dog to the point he expects more from home now :). He has separation anxiety and she accommodated his every need and did everything to make him feel just like he is at home, she even let him sleep in her bed with her. I cannot recommend Casandra enough.

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$42
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5 out of 5.0 stars
53 reviews
24 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Urbandale, IA, 50323

Patty is great! It’s easy to leave our dog with her because we know she will be well taken care of and happy. Patty is very responsive, and provides updates and pictures to let you know how things are going. I will for sure seek her out again the next time we need someone to watch our dog.

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Sitter Profile Image: Melanie R.
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Melanie R.
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$30
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5 out of 5.0 stars
6 reviews
2 repeat clients
40 years of experience
West Des moines, IA, 50265

Melanie and family did great with Charlie! We received multiple pictures and updates throughout our vacation. Very nice family!

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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

I had to travel halfway across the world for over two weeks without my anxious little Emma. Christy and Erkam did such a great job dealing with Emma - keeping her calm, going out for walks, and giving her medicine. They gave me frequent updates and immediately reached out whenever they have questions and concerns. Really appreciate the love and attention they showered Emma with. Highly recommend Christy and Erkam!

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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

Elizabeth was very responsive and asked questions to ensure it was a good fit ahead of time. During our dog’s stay she provided several daily updates with pictures and videos. She had him out playing with new dog friends in the fenced yard, and he came home a tired boy. Highly recommend! We will definitely book her again.

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Sitter Profile Image: Jessica S.
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Jessica S.
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$40
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5 out of 5.0 stars
92 reviews
37 repeat clients
8 years of experience
WDM, IA, 50265

Our pup, Kevin, had a great weekend with Jessica. We had plenty of updates, and Kevin had tons of outside time doing his favorite thing — playing fetch. Jessica and her husband were so accommodating with our last minute plans and flexible with pick up and drop off times. We will definitely have Kevin stay here again. I highly recommend for all dog parents, but especially if you have a mid-large size pup who loves the outdoors and has lots of energy.

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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

Lucia was fantastic with my puppy! She sent updates and followed all of Shelby's instructions. Lucia even took Shelby to the park to play! Shelby was happy and healthy when we got home. 10/10 would book again!!

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Sitter Profile Image: Craig A.
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Craig A.
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$44
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5 out of 5.0 stars
18 reviews
6 repeat clients
40 years of experience
west des moines, IA, 50266

Craig was a wonderful sitter for our energetic dog, Winston! He communicated well and was very nice He paid attentiont the details of Winston's care instructions and met all his needs. Winston was calm and happy, and Craig kept us updated over the stay. We would definitely recommend Craig and use him again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Ashly B.
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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

This was our first rover experience and I don’t think we could have asked for a better one. Ashly took great care of snoopy and sent me some cute pictures as well. He had so much fun playing with the other dogs. We will definitely be back!

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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: Ginny S.
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Ginny S.
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$40
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5 out of 5.0 stars
22 reviews
3 repeat clients
4 years of experience
WEST DES MOINES, IA, 50265

Ginny was amazing with Tiny!! When I picked Tiny up she wasn’t smelly at all. Sometimes little dogs are stinky at pick up- not today! I loved the whole set up at Ginny’s house. I wasn’t worried one bit. I need to leave town more often so Tiny can go see her new friends.

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Sitter Profile Image: Erin & Chris R.
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Erin & Chris R.
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Going away? Let your pet play!
Urbandale, IA, 50322
4.0 mi. away
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$35
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5 out of 5.0 stars
90 reviews
31 repeat clients
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Erin and Chris did an excellent job with our energetic little guy! They provided him with exceptional care and love. They went above and beyond to send us pictures through this stay, also! We would highly recommend them!

Availability updated 8 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Jessica V.
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Jessica V.
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We treat your pets like family!
Urbandale, IA, 50322
5.4 mi. away
Boarding, Drop-In Visits, Doggy Day Care, Dog Walking
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$33
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5 out of 5.0 stars
97 reviews
26 repeat clients
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Jessica will be our first call the next time we need to board our dogs. She took care of them like they were her own, was very organized and responsive with communication. This was our first time using Rover, but now I can’t imagine sending our dogs back to the kennel.

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Sitter Profile Image: Samantha W.
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Samantha W.
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Loving sitter with fenced yard
Waukee, IA, 50263
6.0 mi. away
Boarding, Drop-In Visits, Doggy Day Care, Dog Walking
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$40
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5 out of 5.0 stars
139 reviews
65 repeat clients
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Samantha was a wonderful dog sitter. She provided pictures daily and always kept me updated. I would certainly use her again and highly recommend her services. Thanks again Samantha for spoiling a Fitz!

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Sitter Profile Image: Candace D.
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Candace D.
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Lifetime animal lover ❤️🐾
Waukee, IA, 50263
7.7 mi. away
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$40
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5 out of 5.0 stars
63 reviews
25 repeat clients
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These guys are great! Very caring & attentive! Sent us a few pics while we were gone that put our minds at ease & even took Coco for a walk. Looking forward to them keeping her next time. Thank you for the great care of Coco!!

Availability updated 4 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Scott S.
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Scott S.

Pet Lovers Helping You Travel
West Des Moines, IA, 50265
1.5 mi. away
Boarding, House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Doggy Day Care, Dog Walking
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$40
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5 out of 5.0 stars
621 reviews
289 repeat clients
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Our two dogs loved their stay with Scott! The communication was excellent and we received pictures every day! They went on daily walks, and had lots of play time outside! We will definitely be booking with Scott again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Lisa S.
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Lisa S.
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Stay at home dog mom by airport.
Greater South Side, Des Moines, IA, 50315
5.9 mi. away
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$35
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5 out of 5.0 stars
56 reviews
16 repeat clients
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Lisa continues to be awesome with my dogs. She notices behavior and offers suggestions as well. Love getting all the updates and pics so I feel comfortable with her care. As far as location, being close to the airport is a huge bonus.

Availability updated 14 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Clare F.
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Sitter Profile Image: Clare F.
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Clare F.
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Grad Student Looking for Fur Friend
Waukee, IA, 50263
6.4 mi. away
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$30
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5 out of 5.0 stars
14 reviews
3 repeat clients
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Clare was amazing with our girl. She sent photos and updates. Was willing to be patient with Daphne with it being her first ever trip away from home and being an older dog she can be standoff ish and temperamental. She was great with making sure Daphne got her medication and found ways to make Daphne feel at home with the cold weather and quick walks. We’d definitely hire Clare again.

Availability updated 9 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Andrea G.
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Andrea G.
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Dog loving college student
Carpenter, Des Moines, IA, 50311
5.4 mi. away
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$30
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5 out of 5.0 stars
5 reviews
2 repeat clients

Andrea took incredible care of my cat while I was away. She was kind, responsible, and made sure my cat felt safe and loved the whole time. She sent regular updates and photos, which gave me so much peace of mind. I could tell my cat was really happy with her. I highly recommend Andrea to anyone looking for a trustworthy and caring pet sitter– Marian Vivas

Availability updated 15 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Cliff C.
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Cliff C.
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Dog Lovers!
Urbandale, IA, 50323
6.1 mi. away
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$39
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5 out of 5.0 stars
97 reviews
30 repeat clients
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Cliff did such a great job with our dog. You can tell he really loves dogs and taking great care of them. Cliff even helped us with potty training our puppy along with buying her a gift to play with. Really cared about and cared for our dog. We so appreciate you.

Availability updated 12 days ago
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Sitter Profile Image: Casandra L.
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Casandra L.
Rover 101
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No bark is too loud!
Beaverdale, Des Moines, IA, 50310
5.1 mi. away
Boarding, House Sitting
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$35
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5 out of 5.0 stars
93 reviews
39 repeat clients
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Absolutely the best sitter I could have found. Spoiled my dog to the point he expects more from home now :). He has separation anxiety and she accommodated his every need and did everything to make him feel just like he is at home, she even let him sleep in her bed with her. I cannot recommend Casandra enough.

Availability updated 4 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Patricia ..
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Patricia ..

Very low volume sitter
Urbandale, IA, 50323
5.3 mi. away
Boarding, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
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$42
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5 out of 5.0 stars
53 reviews
24 repeat clients
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Patty is great! It’s easy to leave our dog with her because we know she will be well taken care of and happy. Patty is very responsive, and provides updates and pictures to let you know how things are going. I will for sure seek her out again the next time we need someone to watch our dog.

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Sitter Profile Image: Melanie R.
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Melanie R.
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Fetch The Best Care For Your Dog
West Des moines, IA, 50265
1.2 mi. away
Boarding, Drop-In Visits, Doggy Day Care, Dog Walking
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$30
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5 out of 5.0 stars
6 reviews
2 repeat clients
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Melanie and family did great with Charlie! We received multiple pictures and updates throughout our vacation. Very nice family!

Availability updated 3 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Christy & Erkam N.
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Christy & Erkam N.
Star Sitter

Loving dog sitters!
Southwestern Hills, Des moines, IA, 50321
5.0 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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I had to travel halfway across the world for over two weeks without my anxious little Emma. Christy and Erkam did such a great job dealing with Emma - keeping her calm, going out for walks, and giving her medicine. They gave me frequent updates and immediately reached out whenever they have questions and concerns. Really appreciate the love and attention they showered Emma with. Highly recommend Christy and Erkam!

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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
4.6 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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Elizabeth was very responsive and asked questions to ensure it was a good fit ahead of time. During our dog’s stay she provided several daily updates with pictures and videos. She had him out playing with new dog friends in the fenced yard, and he came home a tired boy. Highly recommend! We will definitely book her again.

Availability updated today
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Sitter Profile Image: Jessica S.
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Jessica S.
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Helping Families Travel!
WDM, IA, 50265
1.5 mi. away
Boarding, House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Doggy Day Care, Dog Walking
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$40
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5 out of 5.0 stars
92 reviews
37 repeat clients
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Our pup, Kevin, had a great weekend with Jessica. We had plenty of updates, and Kevin had tons of outside time doing his favorite thing — playing fetch. Jessica and her husband were so accommodating with our last minute plans and flexible with pick up and drop off times. We will definitely have Kevin stay here again. I highly recommend for all dog parents, but especially if you have a mid-large size pup who loves the outdoors and has lots of energy.

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Sitter Profile Image: Lucia R.
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Lucia R.
Rover 101
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Dr. Lulittle at Your Service!
Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA, 50322
3.5 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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Lucia was fantastic with my puppy! She sent updates and followed all of Shelby's instructions. Lucia even took Shelby to the park to play! Shelby was happy and healthy when we got home. 10/10 would book again!!

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Sitter Profile Image: Craig A.
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Craig A.
Rover 101
Star Sitter

Home away from home for your dog!
west des moines, IA, 50266
3.0 mi. away
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$44
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5 out of 5.0 stars
18 reviews
6 repeat clients
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Craig was a wonderful sitter for our energetic dog, Winston! He communicated well and was very nice He paid attentiont the details of Winston's care instructions and met all his needs. Winston was calm and happy, and Craig kept us updated over the stay. We would definitely recommend Craig and use him again!

Availability updated 4 days ago
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Ashly B.

Low rates, big yard, center of town
Windsor Heights, IA, 50324
3.2 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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This was our first rover experience and I don’t think we could have asked for a better one. Ashly took great care of snoopy and sent me some cute pictures as well. He had so much fun playing with the other dogs. We will definitely be back!

Availability updated 2 days ago
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stefanie s.

Your pet is my priority!
West Des Moines, IA, 50265
1.7 mi. away
Boarding, House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Doggy Day Care
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$40
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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 22 days ago
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Sitter Profile Image: Ginny S.
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Ginny S.

Lots of love & time to give
WEST DES MOINES, IA, 50265
0.9 mi. away
Boarding, Drop-In Visits, Doggy Day Care
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$40
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5 out of 5.0 stars
22 reviews
3 repeat clients
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Ginny was amazing with Tiny!! When I picked Tiny up she wasn’t smelly at all. Sometimes little dogs are stinky at pick up- not today! I loved the whole set up at Ginny’s house. I wasn’t worried one bit. I need to leave town more often so Tiny can go see her new friends.

Availability updated 21 days ago

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