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Sitter Profile Image: Rachel R.
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Rachel R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 94 reviews
28 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Urbandale, IA, 50322

“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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Katherine P.
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$15
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 59 reviews
26 repeat clients
2 years of experience
Waveland Park, Des Moines, IA, 50265

“Katherine was great! She took wonderful care of our kitty while on vacation. She communicated with me often. I recommend Kathrine to take care of your pet.”

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Lori F.
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Jessica D.
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• 124 reviews
45 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Des Moines, IA, 50322

“Jessica did a great job with our dogs! They love to give kisses and play ball and she accommodated that well. Will definitely be using Jessica again!”

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Emily R.
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 68 reviews
29 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Meredith, Des Moines, IA, 50310

“Emily makes days like this possible for me. I was on the run from 7:30’- 4:00 and needed drop in help so I didn’t have to run home. It takes a load off my shoulders to know Emily can step in!”

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Jordana M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 95 reviews
32 repeat clients
7 years of experience
West Des Moines, IA, 50266

“Jordana was great with our dog and with us. She asked good questions before the start of the booking that made everything go smoothly. Would definitely work with her again.”

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Madison B.
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4.3 out of 5 stars
• 8 reviews
6 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Drake, Des Moines, IA, 50312

“Everything handled.”

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Jaden S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 16 reviews
4 repeat clients
13 years of experience
Windsor Heights, IA, 50324

“Jaden cared for our cats with drop-in visits while we were gone on a trip. She came to meet our two cats and learn their routines in advance, and captured pics each day when she visited. Thank you, Jaden!”

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McKayla W.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 4 reviews
2 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Des Moines, IA, 50315

“My dog loved McKayla!”

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Kathleen H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 2 reviews
1 year of experience
Westwood, Des Moines, IA, 50312

“Kathleen responds to the special requests, She takes her time getting to know our pet. Thank you”

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

“Dawn is outstanding! We were nervous to let someone into our home to check on our two kitties each day during our two-week vacation. Dawn made the entire process easy and comforting from beginning to end. After the meet and great, we knew our kitties were in good hands. She provided detailed and personalized updates each day and sent photos. While our cats are typically apprehensive of strangers, Dawn took the time to develop a connection with both of them, adjusting food requirements, brushing and playing with them. She even watered the house plants for us. We never worried for a minute while away. We feel very fortunate to have found Dawn and will certainly recommend her to our family and friends, Thank you, Dawn!!”

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Emily A.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 143 reviews
68 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Urbandale, IA, 50322

“We have had Emily doing drop-in visits for our dogs for almost a year and she is amazing! So reliable, great with communication, and our dogs love her!”

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Brett E.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 8 reviews
2 repeat clients
4 years of experience
West Des Moines, IA, 50265

About: We always had dogs growing up. I’ve had my own dog for 4 years. I love being around dogs and want to show yours as much love as I show my own. I work from home 2-3 days a week. I’m also available for overnight boarding depending on the night and weekends. Just ask if I’m available! I have a fenced in backyard. Your dog is welcome on beds and furniture. My house and property is very dog friendly for all types.

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Mary D.
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$12
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 6 reviews
2 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Des Moines, IA, 50309

About: I go by Emmy, by the way! Life-long animal lover and owner. I am currently spoiling two dogs, two gerbils, and a planted tank of various aquatic wildlife but have also had lizards and other rodents in the past. I have been mom to dogs who have lived to be 16 and some who lived to be 5 due to various ailments. I discovered I enjoy taking care of special needs dogs and give them the best life they can dream of, especially if they have a tough go before they come to me. I home make dog food, drive my dogs in their car seats for weekly pupcups, and have weekly spa days where I make them smell less stinky. As long as I can fit my own personal daily needs and routines, I can fit watching your pets or house whenever it is needed. I only ask that you be within 5 miles of downtown. One of my dogs is currently in training to get along with stranger dogs, so I will need to do drop bys (no outside animals in my home for now). In their own home, I would just stick to the routine as closely as possible. I also don't like just running in and out, I will give your pet all the love and attention while I'm there. I can also be a pet taxi or just drive your pet for pup cups!

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Anna B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 18 reviews
5 repeat clients
13 years of experience
Beaverdale, Des Moines, IA, 50310

“Anna is absolutely Amazing! She is fantastic with both our furbabies...they get so excited to see her! She is very reliable, dependable, and great at communicating with me!! You would be lucky to have her take care of your furbabies!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Grace L.
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Grace L.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 9 reviews
3 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Johnston, IA, 50131

“Grace was great with my boy Murphy! She was very communicative and made sure I was aware of anything I needed to be made aware of. Murphy loved the visits and I will definitely rebook her in the near future!”

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Alexandria F.
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$18
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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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Traci S.
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 33 reviews
10 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Des Moines, IA, 50310

“Traci was absolutely amazing! Very attentive to my fur babies, went the extra mile and always made sure they were comfortable and loved. Would highly recommend and will be using her services in the future. Best experience I've had by far!”

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Ezequiel R.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 13 reviews
5 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Urbandale, IA, 50322

“Ezequiel did drop in visits for my two dogs while I was away for a few days. He has great communication. He was very punctual. He was willing to accommodate my dog who is quite skittish, using my special leash and gate set ups to ensure she did not escape. My Corgi enjoyed him right away. Ezequiel did a great job feeding my dogs who have sensitives, allergies, and not the easiest feeding routine. He offered to wipe the dogs off when they came inside as it was raining nearly the entire time. Would recommend!”

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Madeline A.
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$16
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10 years of experience
West Des Moines, IA, 50265

About: I don’t have any pets of my own due to the financial commitment but I love furry friends!! I’ve taken care of friends, family, and neighbors’ pets for the past 10 years. I work a full-time weekday job, so pet care fits best into my evenings, early mornings, and weekends. I’m happy to build my schedule around your pet’s routine and will make sure they receive the attention, exercise, meals, medication, and companionship they’re used to. I’m dependable and communicative, and I’ll keep you updated while you’re away. I treat every pet like an individual and take the time to learn their routines, personality, comfort level, and any special instructions before caring for them. In your home, I’ll respect your space and follow your directions carefully. Safety is always my priority, including secure doors and leashes, supervision, and keeping pets comfortable in their familiar environment.

Sitter Profile Image: Brianna M.
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Brianna M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 20 reviews
6 repeat clients
15 years of experience
West Des Moines, IA, 50266

“She did a fantastic job and followed my care instructions completely.”

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The median cost per visit for pet sitting in Windsor Heights is $18

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Thank you so much for coming over and doing everything I asked for you to do 😎 Also, thanks for the lovely pictures ☺️

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Danielle
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Ashley is so amazing l! Takes such great quality care of my 2 twin Persian Ragdoll boys! Thank you Ashley! We are so thankful for you and all that you do!💗💗💗

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Marymargaret A.
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Ali is fabulous!! So glad I no longer have to board my pups and they can stay home with wonderful care! ❤️

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Jill L.
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Extremely helpful considering it was pretty last minute. Very quick learner with Todd’s insulin shots.

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Karsyn B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Emily jumped in to watch our pets at the last minute and was so patient with them! She even won over our very shy cat. She also administered meds without a problem.

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Elisa K.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Jaden was great! My cat needed insulin while I was gone, so I was very happy to find someone with experience doing that! It sounded like Binx liked her and Binx was happy and healthy when I returned home!

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Jenny H.
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Cory is great! Buddy loves going for walks with him! I am completely comfortable leaving Buddy in Cory’s care.

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Jeanette S.
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Timely & kind, as was our first experience with Heidi! Another semi last minute request made possible with her help.

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Natalie S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Lisa is always very professional--follows all of our detailed instructions. Always a first choice when we travel.

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Pamela B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Sam took such great care of our pets while we were away. We could tell how much she wanted to make sure each of them received love and attention. We will be rebooking with her for our next trip!

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Jessica G.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Morgan took great care of our two 70lb dogs. She provided pictures to show all of the fun they were having outside and all the pets they were getting. Morgan was always right on time which is so nice to not have to worry about while out of town.

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Katie K.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Thank you for taking care of our babies!! You did a great job and a fantastic job keeping us up to date hiw Daisy and Kimo was doing!!! They were happy to see us back home. Daisy quickly came to the garage door when she heard us!! And yes you forgot the lunch bag. If you want you can still stop by and pick it up. The alligator Daisy had in the middle of the floor, we don’t recognize it. Where did it come from?

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Georgette M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

I’ve had Hank since he was 3 months old and work from home so appreciate how willing Hannah was to come in and be so patient with him and get him out to play.

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Cindy W.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Angie was very responsive and easy to work with! I would absolutely use again. I was unfortunately in a poor service area, creating some communication issues and Angie was very patient and helpful through the process!

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Kendall C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Ash did a great job taking care of my little Peanut. She was always on time and left good pictures and feedback on her time spent. I would definitely recommend her.

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Thomas F.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Rachel stepped in and took care of our dogs when we had an emergency and had to leave town ASAP. The boys liked her immediately and all of the photos Rachel sent showed them happy and well cared for.

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Pamela N.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Tyren always does an excellent job taking care of our cats! We've had him several times in the past and will book him again if available.

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Sadie W.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Kassy went above and beyond in taking care of our cat while we were out of town for a few days. Would definitely recommend!

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Madelaine J.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Eric was amazing. My cats fell in love with him right away. He provided detailed updates with tons of cute pictures so I knew they were in good hands. He was incredibly accommodating to my requests on times, feeding schedules etc. My cats are messy and when I came home there was absolutely nothing out of place, so I know Eric went above and beyond to make sure our arrival back home was stress free. I will definitely be booking him again.

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Colleen B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

She did an amazing job taking care of our cat post surgery, she was very attentive, kind & accommodating!

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Laura H.
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The average cost of Pet Sitting in Windsor Heights is $22 per visit as of October 2026. Most bookings cost between $14 and $28 per visit. On Rover, sitters set their own rates based on factors such as their experience, the length of care, the number of pets, and your pet’s specific needs. As long as your booking dates and pet profiles are accurate, the price shown before you confirm is the total, including any booking fee.

As of October 2026, there are 1,126 sitters on Rover offering Pet Sitting across Windsor Heights. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.

You and your sitter can agree on a care schedule that fits your pet’s routine and the sitter’s availability. Pet Sitting can be booked as a one-time or recurring drop-in visit. If you need overnight care or dog walks, you may also be able to book House Sitting or Dog Walking through Rover with the same sitter, provided they offer those services.

Before booking, confirm:

  • the timing, length, and frequency of visits;
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  • which parts of your pet’s usual routine should be prioritized;
  • how often you would like to receive messages, photos, or other updates.

Not every sitter offers the same services, availability, or booking options. Review their profile and discuss the care you need through Rover before booking each service.

If you would like updates while you’re away, you can discuss with your sitter how many or how frequent you’d like those updates to be. The Rover app allows sitters to send photos, videos, and messages about your pet, including how many pee or poop breaks occurred. You can message your sitter at any time through the app and our support team is available 24/7 by email or chat if you have concerns.

The personalized, in-home nature of pet care through Rover can mean more individual attention for your pet.

Many pet parents provide a spare key or arrange a lockbox. You can also exchange keys during the Meet & Greet and show your walker how to use digital fobs or personalized codes. It helps to arrange access to your home, from spare keys to concierge introductions, before pet care begins.

If you live in an apartment or condo, don’t forget to discuss details like buzzer access, codes, or elevator etiquette. These details can help a pet sitter feel more comfortable going in and out of your building.

Every sitter on Rover is required to pass a background check before listing their services. This process confirms their identity and indicates they are not on the Department of Justice’s National Sex Offender Public Website or have any disqualifying offenses.

Beyond ID checks, you can review each sitter's star rating, read verified reviews from other pet parents, and see how many repeat clients they have. Every booking is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care. For more details, visit .

The Rover Guarantee is Rover’s commitment to your peace of mind every time you book. It includes 24/7 customer support, sitter access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals for diagnostic issues, and a reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care in the rare event something goes wrong.

All bookings are backed by the , which provides up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care reimbursement.

Yes, you can find sitters who have experience with handling special pet needs in Windsor Heights. On Rover:

  • 90% of sitters can help with special care needs
  • 95% can help with giving oral medications or injections
  • 95% can help with daily exercise

You can also find pet sitters on Rover who accept only one pet at a time, which is ideal for anxious puppies, kittens, or senior pets who move at a gentler pace. Some sitters will also list availability for 24/7 care, also known as constant care, in their profiles.

Use the search filters to narrow down sitters whose specific experience or environment meets your pet's needs. When reaching out to your sitter, outline your pet's care routine and use the Meet & Greet to walk your sitter through your expectations.

A Meet & Greet is a casual meeting to vet potential sitters and communicate care needs for peace of mind before a booking begins. Only sitters who have never booked with you before can schedule a Meet & Greet on Rover; however, you are welcome to coordinate one in Rover messages with sitters you have previously booked. This can be helpful if you have a new pet or routine you want to go over with your sitter.

Meet & Greets can take place in person or virtually. If you are booking with a sitter for the first time, we recommend in-person Meet & Greets to get a clearer sense of how your sitter interacts with your pet or the new environment.

During the Meet & Greet, you will have a chance to walk through your pet's routine, medical needs, and unique quirks. Take the time to ask your sitter questions about their skills and expertise, and make sure the fit feels right for everyone. Meet & Greets are a great way to prepare your pet and sitter for longer stays or first-time bookings. Read our tips for your first .

sitters on Rover set their own , which you can find on their profile under their contact information. Sitters may set a same-day, one-, three-, or seven-day cancellation policy. Cancelling within your sitter’s cancellation policy qualifies you for a full refund.

Same-day cancellations for recurring services, which include walks, drop-ins, and day care, follow the full refund policy. Otherwise, for pet boarding and house sitting, if you cancel after 12 pm on the applicable cancellation deadline, you’ll receive a 50% refund for the first seven days of the booking and a 100% refund for any remaining days.

If your sitter needs to cancel within seven days of the booking's start date, then our reservation protection will kick in. This means you will get a full refund and our support team will work with you to find a replacement sitter.

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