Pet Sitting & Drop Ins In Westwood

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Sitter Profile Image: Morgan H.
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Morgan H.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
99 reviews
23 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Beaverdale, Des Moines, IA, 50310

Dachshunds approved. I booked Morgan for drop in visits while we were out of town. I was kind of nervous on how my 2 judgy wienerdogs would do, but somehow she won them over, and the pictures she sent proved it. So happy it all worked out.

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Alisa P.
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Katherine P.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
45 reviews
19 repeat clients
2 years of experience
Waveland Park, Des Moines, IA, 50265

Excellent sitter. She went above and beyond for my baby. She followed my instructions on care and graciously added another day for me when I was stuck due to the snow storm. I am extremely grateful to her. She was very kind and gentle to my fur baby through her tantrums 😩😩😩. Recommend her. 10 stars.

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Monica D.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
355 reviews
73 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA, 50311

Monica did a great job taking care of my dog, Max. She arrived at the times I asked, and made sure Max was walked, fed and watered. I will definitely ask for her help again.

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Cory G.
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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 just returned from a 2 week trip, and Cory provided care for our 5 cats. He did a fabulous job! 3 of the cats were elusive, but the other 2 warmed up to him. He saw to all of their needs, and also fed the birds and squirrels for us. He did all we asked of him, and I was confident that they were in good hands. I highly recommend Cory, and will reach out to him for future needs. Thank you, Cory for the great job.

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Sitter Profile Image: Daniel F.
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Daniel F.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
113 reviews
25 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA, 50309

Daniel was our first Rover sitter and was the only person I contacted who met my standards. He is excellent at responding to my messages quickly and is very patient with all of my instructions. I asked Daniel to use my puppy's training commands and he did as asked. He gave her positive reinforcements throughout their visit. He sent many photos of our active, happy pup. I fully trust him being in our home unattended. Daniel was on time for our Meet & Greet appointment and our puppy's first home visit, which sadly other people do not to seem to think is important. I appreciate his professionalism as he understands THIS IS A JOB, not something to fit in his day if/when it is convenient for him, as other potential sitters represented. Thank you so much Daniel.

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Sitter Profile Image: Lisa W.
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Lisa W.
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$22
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5.0 out of 5 stars
196 reviews
63 repeat clients
33 years of experience
Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA, 50310

Lisa was wonderful! This was my first time using Rover and she made it so easy to work with her. She went above and beyond what I asked her to do and made me feel very comfortable leaving my cat. Will definitely be using her again :)

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Sitter Profile Image: Christina U.
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Christina U.
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$16
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5.0 out of 5 stars
37 reviews
10 repeat clients
8 years of experience
South Park, Des Moines, IA, 50315

Absolutely amazing! This was my first time trying Rover and I look forward to using it again! Christina was amazing and responded quickly to my very short notice request. She was loving and caring to my 2 cats and my crazy high energy German Shepard. 10/10 would book with her again and will recommend to any fur parents I know in the future!

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Sitter Profile Image: Emily R.
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Emily R.
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$20
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4.9 out of 5 stars
48 reviews
22 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Meredith, Des Moines, IA, 50310

I highly recommend Emily! We will definitely be having her come visit our pets again.

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Sitter Profile Image: Dawn B.
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Dawn B.
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$22
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5.0 out of 5 stars
30 reviews
12 repeat clients
60 years of experience
Windsor Heights, IA, 50324

Dawn has been great! We have her come for weekly drop-ins. She’s communicative & asks good questions. We trust her with our special lil pup. 😁

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Sitter Profile Image: Alexandria F.
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Alexandria F.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews
2 repeat clients
1 year of experience
North Of Grand, Des Moines, IA, 50312

Alexandria is wonderful. She’s very patient and good with my dog. I have a difficult and nervous dog but Alexandria always finds ways to make her feel comfortable. She has good communication and is very easy to work with. 100% recommend her

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Heidi G.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
50 reviews
18 repeat clients
25 years of experience
West Des Moines, IA, 50265

Heidi was so wonderful to work with! She was great at communicating and while we were gone, our heater breaker flipped off and she quickly helped identify it and fix it. Our cat Pearl was well cared for while we were away and we would gladly book Heidi again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Iliana N.
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Iliana N.
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$13
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5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
1 repeat client
4 years of experience
West Des Moines, IA, 50265

Iliana is an attentive pet walker and sitter that will take wonderful care of your pet. She'll remember all of your instructions perfectly and demonstrates impeccable flexibility to adapt to circumstances on the fly.

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Sitter Profile Image: Jessica D.
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Jessica D.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
117 reviews
43 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Des Moines, IA, 50322

Jessica was fantastic! She really listened to our concerns beforehand and took everything we said into account. She gave us detailed reviews for each visit and was friendly to both us and our pets. We will absolutely be hiring her for petsitting again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Eric E.
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Eric E.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
8 years of experience
Drake, Des Moines, IA, 50311

About: Dogs and cats are my first priority whenever I'm over at a friend or family member's house. My brother had asthma so we re-homed our dog Sylvie when I was seven years old--I have some very dramatic journal articles from that time! So, whenever I got to be around pets, I gave them as much of my attention as they were interested in. I am now lucky enough to have my own dog (Shannon, the goldendoodle in my profile picture) but can never get enough time with dogs and cats!! Over the summer my schedule is relatively flexible, so if your dog needs a walk or your cat needs to be fed at any time throughout the day, I should be able to make it work! My goal is to maintain your pet's routine as much as possible! I can spend one-on-one time with them, take them out, or just check on them as the situation requires.

Sitter Profile Image: Alison J.
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Alison J.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
1 repeat client
4 years of experience
Des Moines, IA, 50312

Alison is great!

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Sitter Profile Image: Molly T.
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Molly T.
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$20
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4.9 out of 5 stars
32 reviews
14 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Waveland Woods, Des Moines, IA, 50312

Molly was so great with our dog! She was a great communicator and even let me book last minute! She took a ton of pictures of Redford and gave me a very detailed report. Highly recommend!

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Mandy L.
Sitter Profile Image: Tanya H.
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Tanya H.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
65 reviews
14 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Woodland Heights, Des moines, IA, 50312

Tanya took great care of our two cats while we were away! She stopped in to give them some love each day and provided us with nice updates and photos. We will absolutely rebook with her in the future!

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Sitter Profile Image: Megan C.
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Megan C.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
15 years of experience
West Des Moines, IA, 50265

About: I have taken care of dogs of all sizes small to extra large as well as cats and even some exotic pets. I have been the go to sitter for my friends and family every time they go on vacation. I love caring for animals and can’t wait to help you with yours. I am experienced with animals- puppies to elderly dogs, kittens to elderly cats. I homeschool my kids so I have a very flexible schedule and can work with what you need. I mostly have open afternoons and Friday through the weekend. While I’m taking care of your pet I will do all I can to assure they are taken care of physically as well as emotionally offering love, play and exercise, whatever it is they need that day. Every pet is different and I will work with you to ensure they are getting what they need from me, walks, pets or play.

Sitter Profile Image: Madison B.
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Madison B.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
3 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Drake, Des Moines, IA, 50312

Everything in order.

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Holly K.
Sitter Profile Image: Troy D.
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Troy D.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
105 reviews
9 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA, 50311

Troy helped us out in a pinch today and was able to add an additional drop-in at the last minute. Our golden retriever has a mind of her own and he successfully navigated her routine. I will definitely contact Troy again.

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Jennifer D.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Lisa always does a fantastic job taking care of our 4 cats while we are gone! We never have to worry about their care when Lisa is booked, and she is our go-to sitter. Our skittish cat has even warmed up to Lisa and is starting to appreciate her presence. All of our other cats adore her as shown by the wonderful pictures and updates we receive from Lisa. She even goes above and beyond and watered our plants, set out our recycling bin, and brought in boxes while we were away for a week long trip. You can’t go wrong with booking Lisa!

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Kristen S.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Hannah was pleasant and professional, she took good care of my cats during drop-in visits and responded promptly to messages. I would happily hire her again.

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just j.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Katherine did more than expected while caring for our boys. They were very happy and enjoyed her visits. All visits were right on time and great photos were sent to us. We would happily hire her again.

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Pamela N.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

We were truly lucky to have Dawn as our cat sitter for nine days while we were traveling outside of the US. From the very beginning, it was clear that she genuinely cared for Boogie and Ollie and treated them as if they were her own. She followed all of our detailed instructions carefully and kept us updated, which gave us great peace of mind while we were away. I know it can be challenging to care for pets in someone else's home, especially when there are many little routines and preferences to remember, but Dawn did a fantastic job. Our cats were happy, comfortable, and well cared for when we returned home. We sincerely appreciate her help, professionalism, and the kindness she showed to our cats. We would gladly trust her with Boogie and Ollie again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable and caring pet sitter.

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Sunwoo K.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Sarah did a great job and we will definitely use her in the future. I appreciated the good communication and frequent updates.

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bradley c.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Abby is a wonderful doodle sitter for our two pups! She’s very reliable, and she has won over our shy Bernie doodle.

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Jodi S.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Cory, thank you. Our precious pups look forward to seeing you again! Thank you for caring for our beloved creatures.

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Sandra N.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

I couldn’t be more thrilled with the care Morgan provided for my dogs! From the moment we met Morgan, I could tell she was not only professional but truly passionate about animals. She went above and beyond in every way, ensuring that my pups were happy, safe, and well-loved while I was away. Thank you!

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Michelle M.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Ashly was so kind & caring towards our elderly kitties while we were away. She stopped in twice a day to visit and give medications - they were definitely spoiled by the special attention! She let me know when one wasn’t acting normally and checked in an extra visit just to make sure all was well. Can’t wait to have her care for them again. 💕

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Alissa B.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Alexandria is wonderful. She’s very patient and good with my dog. I have a difficult and nervous dog but Alexandria always finds ways to make her feel comfortable. She has good communication and is very easy to work with. 100% recommend her

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Katherine R.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Kassy is very gentle and quickly developed a good rapport with our anxious rescue, Rio. She’s easy to work with and very flexible. We’re grateful for her.

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Andrew C.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Jana is the best! She is a great communicator, prompt, and does a great job with my high energy lab!

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Aleasha B.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Thanks for coming over to meet Ranger today! I’m excited to know he’ll be in good hands while his humans are gone! 😀

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Sylvia A.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Jeremy has been fantastic for my cats many times! He takes accurate pictures of one of my cats (she's cute and dorky) and also the most beautiful pictures of my other cat, who is the least photogenic creature on this earth for me so i treasure each one.

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Vernie V.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Meghan was so fantastic to work with and went above and beyond for us and our kitties. Would have her back anytime!

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Rachelle T.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Rachel did a great job taking care of Remy and spoiling him while we were away. Our pup is very timid and he did great with her. She also hauled in quite a few packages that arrived earlier than expected before they could get soaked with snow!

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Alisson M.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

So grateful for Lucia’s availability to come let our dogs out and play ball while we were gone all day.

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Amanda M.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Hannah has taken care of our cat Olive a few times now and as always, she has been reliable, informative, and goes above and beyond in her duties. She is an excellent pet caretaker, and we will always hope to have her as our pet’s sitter.

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Ellen G.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Jaden took wonderful care of our 10-year-old cat! She was reliable, on time, and sent daily photos, which gave me great peace of mind while I was away. I’d definitely ask her to help again the next time I travel.

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Elle Y.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

I can’t say enough good things about Jenea. I had a health emergency and was admitted to the hospital. I contacted her very short notice and she stepped right in to help me out with my kitty. Not only did she take care of my kitty while I was in the hospital, she brought my trash can in from the curb and brought my mail in. She was a godsend in my time of need. I highly recommend her to take care of your fur baby!

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Lori F.
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