Find cat sitters in Des Moines, IA that you’ll love

50 cat sitters are listed in Des Moines, IA

The average rate is $11/hr as of May 2024

The average experience for nearby cat sitters is 3 years

Cat sitters in Des Moines, IA

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Courtney E.


Des Moines, IA

$10-15/hr3 yrs exp

Fun Loving Dog And Cat Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Courtney E. and I currently work at Life Time Athletic in Urbandale, Iowa in the Kids Academy. I am a dog lover and have a 10-year-old yellow lab of my own. I recently dog sat for a family with an Australian Cattle Dog/mixed breed. Her name was Annie and she was 10 years old. I let her out in the morning, took her...
Courtney can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet walking, daily feeding, boarding, pet sitting, pet transportation & more
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Mary L.


Des Moines, IA

$25-50/hr7 yrs exp

Attentive and Loving Critter Care

Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood

I provide pet-care to the Des Moines and surrounding areas, offering scheduled dog walking and pet-care visits, as well as overnight care for your pets and your home. I have experience with dogs, cats, fish, a variety of domestic pets, horses, and ponies. Whether your pets have fur, fins, feathers, or hoofs, I will provide the...
Mary can also help with: Pet walking, administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet transportation
Skills:

Bonded and insured

5.0
"Lisa (Mary) is amazing. She does home visits/walks during the day and has stayed at the house for us many times. She is incredibly thorough and trustworthy and sends these awesome pics of my dogs when I'm at work or out of town. She was the best when we had a...

Corrie R.

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Samantha H.


Des Moines, IA

$8-13/hr1 yrs exp

Animal Nanny Ready To Love Your Pet

I provide pet sitting in your own home. I can come let your animals out, give them love, play with them, go for walks, and if you need someone to stay with them while you go on vacation that is not a problem. I have experience in all different types of an animals: cats, dogs (small, large, so called aggressive pitbulls),...
Samantha can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
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Claudia L.


Des Moines, IA

$16-20/hr3 yrs exp

Why Hello There! How Can I Help? Pet Sitter Here!

Hello there! A little bit about my experience: I have house sat and taken care of pets for a couple of years now. Both in New Mexico and in Iowa. Over the past year and a half I have primarily worked for a family . While working for this family I would watch over 19 acres, care for two hunting dogs, water plants, and take...
Claudia can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
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Mollie K.


Des Moines, IA

$10-15/hr1 yrs exp

Part Time Pet Sitter

I have 2 cats and a dog of my own, I have always grown up around animals and I have a huge heart of gold when it comes to animals. If given the opportunity I will love them and care for them as if they were my own. I love animals of all sizes, breeds and ages. I can also perform baths, walks, light cleaning duties.
Mollie can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
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Xochil B.


Des Moines, IA

$14-20/hr

Patient And Loving Sitter

I have been caring for family and friend's dogs and cats since I was 15. More recently I've been working at a dog daycare and boarding facility professionally caring for dogs and cats including- feeding, potty breaks, walks, playtime, medicine administration, and baths
Xochil can also help with: Pet walking, dog training, pet transportation, pet sitting
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Kendra B.


Des Moines, IA

$15-20/hr

Pet Care Giver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I provide dog/cat sitting and walking. I have had pets my whole life including a black lab and several cats. I have no formal training but my sister is a vet tech assistant and has experience training dogs so she's always helping me out and answering questions for me and my friends with pets.
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Catherine C.


Des Moines, IA

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Pet Lover And Carer

I've been walking dogs since I was 12 years old! From drop-ins to housesitting, I have had a variety of experience working with individuals and their pets. I have experience walking, playing with, enriching, and cleaning up after dogs and cats of all ages. Picky dog needs someone to hand feed them, or sit with them while they...
Catherine can also help with: Daily feeding, pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet transportation, pet walking
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Cassandra B.


Des Moines, IA

$20-30/hr2 yrs exp

Pet Sitter

Hi! My name is Cassandra. I am currently a 3rd grade teacher. I can provide cat or dog sitting in your own home. I have had both of these pets growing up and have helped multiple families take care of their animals. I love dogs and cats of all sizes and ages!
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Naomi H.


Des Moines, IA

$15-25/hr6 yrs exp

Hi, My Name Is Naomi!

Hi, my name is Naomi. I am creative, enjoy painting, reading, traveling, hiking and exploring new places. I grew up on a farm with lots of interaction with animals from horses, goats, dogs, cats, fish and everything in between. I love animals, and they love me. I have experience with dog walking, pet sitting, and giving all the...
Naomi can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
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Kelly B.


Des Moines, IA

$5-10/hr2 yrs exp

Responsible Professional

I am currently a pet owner. And I have cared for pets throughout my life. I have sitted for different animals from caged to dogs/cats.
Kelly can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet walking, pet sitting
I grew up with cats, dogs, fish and hamsters. I usually have also cared for pets while nannying. The "years of paid experience" question is a little weird for me because I have years of nanny experience. I only have about a year of house and animal sitting exclusively. Availability is negotiable, since time frames are often...
Jennifer can also help with: Pet walking, boarding, pet sitting, administration of medicine, daily feeding
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Maureen B.


Des Moines, IA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

I Can Do Some Daily Care If East Side, North West Side Only Otherwise Daily Care Jobs Beyond 25 Miles

I have watched all the way from Situs to Labrador retrievers. Many of them require walks which I will do. I play outside with balls or Frisbees to give the dogs more exercise. On two occasions, I have transported two dogs to animal clinics or a animal hospitals, one had surgery later, and one was somewhat sick not requiring...
Maureen can also help with: Pet sitting, daily feeding, boarding, administration of medicine, pet walking
Skills:

Bonded and insured

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Kim W.


Des Moines, IA

$10-15/hr2 yrs exp

Pet And House Sitting

I am a true animal lover! I have three dogs and a cat of my own and I know how stressful it can be to find someone you trust to take care of your fur-baby or babies so you can enjoy your travels. Worry no more! I am dependable, honest and caring and will give your pets lots of TLC while you are away. I will send pictures and...
Kim can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet walking
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Bailey R.


Des Moines, IA

$10-20/hr3 yrs exp

Pet Sitter

I had two different black labs growing up and currently live with someone who has a mini golden doodle. I have always loved animals, especially dogs, no matter how big or small. I have dog sat for friends and family while they are on vacation or away from their homes. I have experience feeding, walking, bathing, giving...
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Mellissa A.


Des Moines, IA

$14-22/hr

Experienced Pet Sitter Who Loves Animals

I have sat for friends before as well as having cats and dogs of my own. I am a quiet kind person who takes a slow and easy approach to new animals who don't know me. I am especially adept with cats who tend to stand me even when they usually don't like people. I am warm compassionate and caring.
Mellissa can also help with: Pet sitting
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Savannah C.


Des Moines, IA

$8-13/hr2 yrs exp

Pet Sitter

I have been around many types of pets my whole life. I have cared for cats and dogs, fish, and reptiles. I am very comfortable with lizards and turtles.
Savannah can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation, boarding
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Natalie B.


Des Moines, IA

$8-15/hr1 yrs exp

Huge Animal Lover Searching For Summer Job Opportunities

Hi, my name is Natalie! I am a huge animal lover who has grown up with various animals. I have dog sat on several occasions, along with volunteering at several animal shelters. Growing up, I always helped my mom with fostering baby kittens and adult cats. Also, I have experience with taking care of fish both in my personal life...
Natalie can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
Hi I'm very socially awkward so I'll try my best at writing about myself. I have two cats that I love and spoil like they're my real children. I worked in a doggy daycare/boarding facility for a year and a half before switching to pet sitting independently for 2 years now.
Vivian can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
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Caitlyn S.


Des Moines, IA

$15-19/hr5 yrs exp

Part Time Pet Care

I have years of experience with dogs and cats, as I have my own pets. I provide dog sitting in your own home, and care giving time to time.

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Average Rating4.5 / 5

Cat Sitters in Des Moines, IA are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 12 reviews of the 50 listed cat sitters.