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Top 7 Pet Sitters in Des Moines

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Kaitlin K.
Downtown Des Moines
$ 75 /NIGHT
Responds: 25 minutes
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About Kaitlin

I have had several dogs growing up which I have helped care for. I also have a lot of experience sitting for family, neighbors and was the pet sitting co chair at Iowa State University through their Pre veterinary club for two years. I watched mostly cats during this time and have helped care for roommates and friends cats over the years so would say I'm very comfortable with dogs and cats. I work full time M-F 8-5 so any sitting during the week would need to be ok with just nightly visits or walks at the home of owner. I live in an apartment which allows no pets so all I can offer is at the owners home pet sitting. Weekends are mostly free for me all hours.
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Services & Rates

Overnight At Your Home
$75 /night
  • Willing to travel 10 miles
  • Other animals OK
  • Dogs may be unsupervised for more than 4 hours/day
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Connor M.
Drake
$ 35 /NIGHT
Responds: 30 minutes
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About Connor

2 Years Experience Caring For Dogs
Hi there,

My name is Connor and I am a senior studying Pharmacy at Drake University. I am really excited about this service as I am an avid dog person. I would love to babysit your dog since I can't have one myself while I'm at school. I'm very active, and love taking dogs on walks and runs too. Although I do have class for a couple hours at a time, I live with five other people who are great with pets. I am confident someone will always be home to watch after your dog and ensure that he/she is well cared for! We also have a decent sized yard that would be great for your dog. Hope to hear from you soon!
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Services & Rates

Overnight At Your Home
$35 /night
  • Willing to travel 10 miles
  • Other animals OK
  • Dogs may be unsupervised for 2 - 4 hours/day
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Hali M.
Des Moines
$ 40 /NIGHT
Responds: 10 minutes
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About Hali

5 Years Experience Caring For Dogs
I am 23 years old and I have always had a pet weather it be a oh or a cat. If you chose me to take care of your dog I would play tug of was fetch take him/her on walks and take him/her out to use the bathroom regularly. If it's a cat I will play with him/her with it's toys if he/she wants to play and give him/her the attention it wants if it's wanted I will also make sure to keep the litter box clean
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Services & Rates

Overnight At Your Home
$40 /night
  • Willing to travel 20 miles
  • Other animals OK
  • Dogs may be unsupervised for no more than 1 hour/day
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Jacklyn G.
Merle Hay
3 Reviews
1 Repeat Guest
$ 30 /NIGHT
Responds: 45 minutes
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About Jacklyn

15 Years Experience Caring For Dogs
Love all pets and would love to provide reliable, professional care for yours while you are away. I have worked in a vets office, have owned cats, dogs, rabbits, horses, turtles, and guinea pigs. I am currently taking clients in need of boarding, overnight care, day care, walks and would love to care for your furry family members like they are my own. I can also administer medications as needed. I am currently also a Certified Therapeutic Horseback Riding Instructor.
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Services & Rates

Overnight At Your Home
$30 /night
  • Willing to travel 20 miles
  • Other animals OK
  • Dogs may be unsupervised for 2 - 4 hours/day
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Bailey D.
Des Moines
13 Reviews
5 Repeat Guests
$ 47 /NIGHT
Responds: 50 minutes
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About Bailey

8 Years Experience Caring For Dogs
Hello! I am a huge animal lover! I have a Goldendoodle of my own, she is 2 years old. I also have a cat that don't mind dogs, and when she get annoyed she will go hide somewhere. Dogs must get along with other dogs, as I have one and I will often book more than one dog.

I will watch puppies that are potty trained - or crate trained as I do work outside of the home. My husband works Monday-Friday 7-4 shift and works evenings on Tuesday/Wednesday. My schedule is more varying as I rotate weekends. I work anywhere from 10am-10pm. So the best drop off/pick up time is early morning, or between 4:30-7pm on a weeknight that Taylor (husband) does not work nights! Depending on what days I have off I could accommodate a different drop off/pick up time. (I work 4 10hr shift, so I get 3 days off).

I have a very large fenced in yard that the dogs can play in before and after work, and all day weather permitting on weekends.

I will put up a baby gate so the cats can escape if needed when unsupervised with the dogs. The dogs will have free roam on the main level of the house, I will just have the bedrooms gated for my cats.
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Services & Rates

Overnight At Your Home
$47 /night
  • Willing to travel 15 miles
  • Other animals OK
  • Dogs may be unsupervised for more than 4 hours/day

Reviews

Bailey was amazing, she is very good with dogs and it helped alot knowing that my dogs would be well taken care of while I was on vacation. I will definitely use her everytime I travel, and it also helped that she came to my house and stayed with them. Fantastic job!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Bailey was amazing! We are so happy to have had the opportunity to have her take care of our 2 Bulldogs and Cat while we were away for a few days. Since our dogs are a little too co-dependent to be with other dogs, we requested she come to our home. From the moment we met her, we immediately felt comfortable, and so did our pets. All of the animals and our home were so well taken care of, and for that we are grateful. We will definitely be using Bailey again in the future and would highly recommend her. Thanks, Bailey!!!!
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Joslyn D.
des moines
$ 25 /NIGHT
Responds: 3 hours
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About Joslyn

11 Years Experience Caring For Dogs
Hello! My name is Joslyn and I'm 19 years old. I have owned 2 dogs in my life; I got my first dog at the age of 8, her name was Jade. Then when I was 17, I was given a puppy and I named her Jayla. Jade was killed in a hit and run and I no longer have Jayla due to moving arrangements. But I would love to be able to take care of your fur babies now that I don't have any of my own.
-I have experience with giving dogs medication because of my 2 dogs, they both took oral meds. Jade had heartworm medication and Jayla had seasonal allergies. So i have no problem giving the necessary medications your pet needs.
-I have experience with kittens and cats as well
-I have experience with puppies and training them with the basics including potty training, and basic commands.
-I love playing with animals! So if your dog enjoys tug-of-war, we can tug-of-war until they're worn out; if your cat like to play with bells, we can play until they're hearts content. If your animal enjoys being outside we can play outside activities as long as they want.
- I love all types of animals and would love to make a career out of this type of work!
-I do have a small child so if your pet is okay with children and you are too she might be attending sometimes, if not then that is okay.
- I am available Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays between 11:30 pm to 3:00 pm.; Mondays and Wednesday between 1:00 pm and 7:00pm; Saturday and Sundays are open.
- I have my own transportation to your home and in case any emergency would arise, I am able to provide your animal transportation to vet to get the fastest possible care
- I cannot provide care inside my own home at this point in time, but it may change in the future.
-The best number to reach me on is 641-420-8526 and my email is [email protected]
I will be happy to provide care inside your home where your fur babies would be most comfortable and have everything they need.
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Services & Rates

Overnight At Your Home
$25 /night
  • Willing to travel 25 miles
  • Other animals OK
  • Dogs will never be left unattended
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Chelsea V.
Des moines
$ 16 /NIGHT
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About Chelsea

7 Years Experience Caring For Dogs
**About me**
I live in an apartment by myself with three cats. Dogs are not allowed in my complex but I am willing to travel to your own home. I have worked around many types of animals at clinics for years. Currently in school to become a veterinarian!

**About my home/services**
I understand that specially dogs and cats can be nervous around strangers. I am very comfortable with this situation, as I work with animals who are uncomfortable everyday at the clinic I work at. I love animals with all my heart. Very good at giving mediciation.

**About my neighborhood**
I live ten minutes away from Grays Lake, and close to Easter Lake. Easter lake is my favorite because there are less people and in some cases too many people intimidate or bring out negative behavior in dogs.

**What to expect**
Lots and lots of love. Walks three times a day. If the dog has a city permit, bringing dogs to the dog park on evergreen is one of my favorite things to do!!

**Special rules or requests**
I have to be able to visit your home. As I said before, my apartment does not allow dogs on the property. I am very comfortable with all types of breeds or instructions the dog may require.

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Services & Rates

Overnight At Your Home
$16 /night
  • Willing to travel 25 miles
  • Other animals OK
  • Dogs may be unsupervised for more than 4 hours/day
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