Pet Boarding in West Des Moines
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“Jessica took excellent care of our senior dog while we were on an out of the country trip! Darcy seemed very happy in her care! We definitely plan to use Jessica's services again in the future.”
“I’m so happy I picked Tam and Alexander to watch our dog while we were out of town! The communication was great and I received so many pictures and updates. I would 100% recommend them and we will for sure use them again when we travel ☺️”
“Kevin watched our pug for six nights while we were in Hawaii and kept us updated with photos and fun stories. He made us feel super comfortable, leaving our furry family member. Kevin‘s dog Ricky is a big bonus. He’s a fun little guy and Sushi loved having a friend for the week. Can’t wait to book with Kevin again in the future highly recommend.!”
“my mary J had an amazing time with the Osvaldo family ! she got to meet news friends and was in such a good mood when she got home . they made sure her food and water bowl stayed full and that she was happy and comfortable!”
“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!”
“Heather took amazing care of Sky for the night. Sky loved all her walks and playing with Leo and Lucy in the big back yard. Your fur babies are in good hands when they are with Heather!”
About: I have dog sat my friend’s dog, her aunt’s dog, and my sister’s dog. Dog sizes range from small to large. I love taking dogs for walks. I also love snuggles just as much. :) I would be available Thursday night after 5:30 to Sunday evenings. I currently work all day Monday, Tuesday/Thursday afternoons (12:30-5:30), and Wednesday mornings (7-12). I am off on Fridays. I live in a secure condominium. The front and side doors are both locked on the building at all times. Only homeowners have keys. I have stayed in other people’s houses as well. I always make sure to leave the house looking clean when I’m done dog sitting. That way you don’t have to worry about cleaning up after me upon returning home.
“They took great care of our pup! We loved receiving the photo updates and it was clear he was happy, comfortable, and well loved the whole time. It gave us so much peace of mind knowing he was in such good hands. We would absolutely trust them again and highly recommend them to anyone looking for someone reliable to care for their pet.”
“My Buddy had a great time with Elizabeth. He made good friends with her dogs, loved her backyard, and enjoyed his walks. This is my first extended time leaving him so I really appreciated all the pictures and video updates.”
“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!”
About: I love dedicating time to pets giving them care, love and fun time. I want to give them the comfort of a warm, attentive and loving presence. I am a stay-at-home student and among other personal activities, I am able to dedicate myself full-time to this service both weekdays and weekends, day and night. I live with my husband and my 14-year-old stepson and we are all pet lovers! Although we may all enjoy the companionship of your pet(s), you can have peace of mind that pet(s) will be cared for 100% by me! I live in an apartment building with lots of comfortable space, safe, with windows screens. There is a dog park in the premises, there are many trails around that we can walk and have fun. Our view is to a beautiful green area where many birds come around to hang out and sing.
“We are very happy with care we got for Flynn from Candace. She posted updates timely and I highly recommend her. Pictures were really lovely and funny. We never captured Flynn with smiley face.”
“Meagan is an excellent dog sitter! Fantastic communication, frequent photo updates, and truly attentive care. We felt totally confident our dog was in great hands. Highly recommend!!”
About: I have been a volunteer pet sitter for many years helping friends and neighbors. Dogs sense my spirit and respond in kind. I am a hands-on, loving caregiver and my fur baby Wiggles is a generous host who loves to share. If your baby has special needs, we will accommodate seniors, or puppies that need more frequent potty breaks. Our home is very clean. Wiggles has regular vet care and is healthy and vibrant. I work from my home office. Your baby will not be crated (unless you request it) or left unsupervised. They will receive attention and have a buddy to keep them calm and occupied until you come to pick them up. My sweet Wiggles is a 13.5# Shipoo with a happy, loving disposition. Wiggles is very adaptable and welcomes new visitors to her home with enthusiasm. She is very bright and has helped 2 puppies learn to potty outside with the big kids. She loves meeting new fur buddies. She is an energetic and gentle playmate. We only take one dog (or dog family) at a time so your fur baby(s) will receive our complete attention. We go for walks every 2 hours and have at least one adventure per day to the park or other doggie destination. We make our own food and treats and feed every 4 hours with unlimited low-cal treats. We have and expect good manners, but we also believe doggies should be SPOILED. We look forward to meeting and falling in love with your fur baby.
“Morgan took amazing care of our senior dog Riley! He was so comfortable with her and she did amazing sharing pictures with us while we were away. Definitely recommend her!”
“Alok and his girls were the absolute perfect family for my Frank to stay with! Being a Rover sitter myself, I have very high expectations and Alok surpassed those. The videos and pics that he sent are too precious and Frank was such a happy boy when I came to pick him up. Looking for excuses for Frank to come visit again!”
“This was my first time leaving my senior rescue pups with a Rover sitter. Alexandra was patient with my dogs and the time it took them to settle in, get comfortable and bark less. Appreciated her prompt responses and communication. Her setup was great for my dogs and she has a giant fenced in backyard!”
West Des Moines pet parents share their Rover experiences
Craig and Sally were such a blessing to our family while we were gone. Mollie is a young and energetic pup and they were able to keep her active which means she stayed out of trouble!! I think Mollie came home better trained than she was when we dropped her off! This was our first time using Rover and we are telling everyone about how great it went. We appreciated the update on how well Mollie was doing and it made our vacation that much better! What a great experience and we can’t wait to book a stay with them again.
We boarded our dogs with Lucia for the first time and, although we were a bit nervous, we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Lucia was easy to work with, very communicative, and it’s obvious she truly cares for — and is great with — animals. Our pups came home happy and well cared for. We’ll definitely be using her again in the future!
Priscila was so accommodating with a meet-and-greet prior to watching Sam and the drop-off and pick-up times that kept changing on my end. Priscila sent several pictures of Sam enjoying his stay and these were much appreciated. The communication with Priscila was spot on and she verified the drop-off time and pick-up times the day prior to Sam’s stay. I would definitely book with Priscila again.
Melanie and Maddie took excellent care of my pup kahlua! They sent daily pictures and updates so I knew she was having a great time during her stay and settling in well. Sparky is so sweet and they had the best time getting to do zoomies together in the backyard. I was worried Kahlua wouldn’t want to leave! Can’t recommend enough!
Dog (Buddy) had a great time there playing with all the other dogs, got many pictures/videos! Rachael was very flexible with the schedule, including allowing me to pick up my pet ~1 hour later than expected. Great sitter if your dog loves to play and burn off energy with other dogs.
This was my dog’s second stay with Shelly and I have had an excellent experience both times. Shelly replies to messages promptly and provides great pictures of your dog that helps ensure that they are safe and having a great time. I would 100% recommend Shelly to look after your pet while you’re out of town!
The best experience we’ve had! We will most definitely be contacting Zoe the next time we need a sitter. She was kind, had a clean home, wasn’t over run with dogs. She’s touched base with us. Most importantly our puppers returned home happy and healthy. Our last trip he went to a kennel and he wasn’t the same dog when we picked him up, sickly, irritable, off for a full week after coming home. After his visit with Zoe he was his normal happy self.
Tanya &Jonathan are Awesome would recommend them to anyone who needs boarding for their furry companion or just a day care situation… Had mixed feelings about leave Apollo 🐶for the first time Tanya sent so many photos and updates to put us at ease .. He looked so happy playing with the other dogs I was worried he wouldn’t wanna leave …🙂🙂 Hands down 🙌🙌they were heaven sent and I’m very glad I chose them for my needs In boarding Apollo🐶 You guys rock 🤘🎸
Heather was absolutely amazing! She sent me regular updates of all the fun activities she did with Loki. Be it splash pad, swimming in the lake, a visit to Paws and Pints , going for regular walks or fun drive with pup cups treats!! Loki had such a blast with her, Leo and Lucy. I’ll blindly recommend her to all fellow dog parents . Loki legit sulked and was sad for hours after coming home because he was missing all the fun lol. That speaks volume about the pleasant stay he had. Thanks Heather ❤️
Laurie was excellent! This was my first time with Rover.com and my dog is a senior dog, so I was naturally hesitant. Laurie gave me regular updates on how my Ginger was doing, shared photos of her and cared for her as her own. I would not hesitate to use Laurie again.
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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 West Des Moines.
Rover makes it easy to find West Des Moines 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.
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