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Renae V.

Part-Time Caregiver

Grimes, IA

from
$10/hr
Pet sitting
administration of medicine
pet walking
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I love dogs of all ages, sizes, and breeds. My husband and I have a 5-year-old American Bulldog that we have raised together, and I have grown up having various pets. I'm looking forward to giving extra attention and love to your pet!
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Rachel A.'s Photo

Grimes, IA

from
$12/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
As a proud cat mom to two lovable kitties, I know how much pets mean to a family! I'd love to help care for your furry friends through pet sitting, dog walking, feeding, playtime, or just giving them extra love and attention while you're away. I'm reliable, patient, and treat every pet like my own--whether it's keeping them...
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Pet care

Grimes, IA

from
$25/hr
Pet sitting
boarding
I'm looking to do some pet sitting in our home! We recently became a pet free home with the loss of our dog due to kidney failure. I do have 3 children, who are between the ages of 5 and 13. We look forward to the company of your fur baby!!
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Pet Care Provider

Waukee, IA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
Pet walking
I am passionate about animals and their well being. I have owned and cared for pets all of my life. I now own 2 cats that are 11 years old and have an 11-year-old foster dog. I am available for part time pet sitting. I am honest, hard working, trustworthy, reliable, and I have references available.

Sue D. says "Shannon texted me every day and sent me pictures of the cats. It certainly Made me feel very Comfortable."

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Nurturing Pet Sitter!

Des Moines, IA

5.0(1)
from
$12/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
Hi! I am a 54-year-old mom and former teacher who's spent a lifetime taking care of animals. As a little girl, it was the bird with a broken wing, as an adult I leave those tricky things to the vet. I absolutely love animals of all kinds and have had many of my own. Cats, dogs, fish, bunnies, and hamsters, my own pets have been...

Care Member says "Bridget is a caring individual who took great care of my pets while I was away on vacation. She has a big heart and loves animals of all types."

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Pet Garegiver

West Des Moines, IA

5.0(0)
from
$10/hr
8 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hey there! I would make a fantastic pet sitter because I am responsible and love animals. I am currently a student studying marketing at TAMUCC. In my free time, I love baking, candle making, going on adventures with loved ones, and snuggling up with our pets. I have experience with a wide range of animals for working at a dog...
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Ankeny, IA

from
$18/hr
2 years experience
Dog training
pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
grooming
I have been dog sitting and taking care of pets for close family members for a few years now! My mom has three full sized dogs that I have walked, groomed, and trained, as well as my own dog, Nova. I would love a job on the weekends, recurring or a one-time gig!
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Loving & Reliable Pet Sitter With Experience You Can Trust!

Urbandale, IA

from
$10/hr
3 years experience
Pet transportation
pet sitting
boarding
pet walking
Hi, I'm Rachel! As a pet lover and experienced caregiver, I understand how important it is for your furry, scaly, and feathered family members to receive the same level of love and attention when you're away. Whether it's walking dogs, playing with cats, or caring for more exotic pets like snakes, bearded dragons, and fish, I'm...
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Animal Sitter And Dog Walker

Des Moines, IA

from
$16/hr
1 year experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
pet transportation
I would love to help take care of your pet! I love animals and personal have 2 Great Pyrenese dogs at home as well as a sweet kitty.
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Dog Walker And Sitter

Granger, IA

from
$15/hr
4 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I absolutely love animals, especially dogs. I have dog sat for people for multiple years. I love getting to meet new animals and care for them. I also enjoy walking and being outdoors. I am looking to walk dogs or watch your dogs. I also like other animals as well and will watch them!
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Love Dog Sitting And Walking

West Des Moines, IA

from
$8/hr
1 year experience
Pet transportation
boarding
administration of medicine
pet walking
Hello I love animals and have about 20 years of taking care of my own personal pets. I have owned three cats in the past 20 years. a few years ago my neighbor had an emergency and I babysat her Maltese for a few months. I loved taking him for walks and taking care of him while she was in the hospital with her son.
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Pet Lover!!

Waukee, IA

from
$13/hr
10 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I would like to help take care of your pet!! I have been a dog walker/pet sitter for a company in Virginia in the past. I am a stay at home mom & I spend my days taking care of my 3yr old Shorkie puppy. I also have a cat named vera. I absolutely love animals and caring for them!!
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Lauren R.'s Photo

West Des Moines, IA

from
$10/hr
10 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hi! I'm a senior at Iowa State majoring in Kinesiology. I've been pet sitting since I was 12 years old and worked at a vet clinic for 3 years. I have 2 dogs of my own and they are my babies so I take care of others as I know how important they are.
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Ankeny, IA

from
$16/hr
1 year experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
pet transportation
I've had my own dogs and cats for as longs as I can remember! I have my own two cats right now and have been told by everyone in my life that animals love me and I'm great with them! I love any living thing fur or scales and also love a good challenge. I'm open to dog walking pet sitting or transportation!
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West Des Moines, IA

from
$8/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
I am a nice loving sitter for any and every situation. I have most experience with dogs but with instructions I can carry out any job with ease.
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Samara C.'s Photo

Urbandale, IA

from
$10/hr
3 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
pet transportation
Hello!! My name is Samara, I'm 20 years old. For the last 3 years I've been working with animals in everything from a doggy daycare/boarding facilities to Animal Rescues! I've also previously been a pet sitter, but paused due to my work schedule at the time! I've gone through a lot of training and have seen the sides of pet care...
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Ankeny, IA

from
$15/hr
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
grooming
Hello! I am excited to offer comprehensive pet care services that include pet sitting, grooming, transportation, and walking. As a devoted pet lover with two dogs of my own, I understand how important it is to ensure pets are well taken care of, whether you need someone to walk your dog, groom them, or transport them to...
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Part-time Pet Care

Des Moines, IA

from
$20/hr
10 years experience
I have had dogs my entire life. When I was younger, my family had 4 Great Danes! Between my family and I, we have also owned: terrier breeds, shepherds (Australian and German), morkie, malamutes and even a wolf breed. I love dogs of all sizes, shapes and breeds and have pet sit for many people. I set healthy boundaries and...
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About Me!

West Des Moines, IA

from
$8/hr
5 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hello! My name is Amara and I am a full-time student at Drake University. I have about five years of pet sitting experience, and I both grew up with a dog and I have a dog currently. I also had a guinea pig growing up. I absolutely love animals and have had experience shadowing a veterinarian and shadowing a zookeeper.
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Professional Pet Sitter

Clive, IA

from
$8/hr
8 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
pet transportation
I have been a professional pet sitter for over 8 years and have worked for companies . I can provide references if necessary. I'm very loving and love all animals and would be available to walk dogs or stay in your home. I am an owner of four lovely felines named baxter, douglas, Jita and Cleo. I always keep in touch and send...
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  • 60 dog sitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $15.67/hr as of October 2025

FAQs for finding dog sitters near you in Grimes, IA

Dog sitters near you in Grimes, IA can provide a really valuable service to dog owners, especially ones with busy work, social, and travel schedules. A good dog sitter can not only take care of your dog when you can’t be home with them, they can also provide them with social engagement that can keep them feeling happy, entertained, and stimulated. Lots of dogs love playing with their dog sitters.

You can review a variety of Care.cm dog sitter profiles near you in Grimes, IA to learn more about what each individual dog sitter charges. To give you a more general idea of what to expect, the average hourly rate for dog sitters near you in Grimes, IA is $15.67.

Yes, you can hire a dog sitter near you in Grimes, IA. When you review dog sitter profiles on Care.com, look for profiles that highlight the fact that they offer overnight care services. Many dog parents don’t want their dogs to be home alone at night, so overnight care is a popular service that many dog sitters offer.

To safely hire a dog sitter near you in Grimes, IA we strongly recommend you do your own research to keep your dog safe. For example, you can interview multiple candidates, can request references from other clients, and can run an independent background check on any dog sitters you’re considering hiring. As a jumping off point, we do ask all dog sitters listed on Care.com to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. Look for profiles that include a badge sharing the date they completed this background check.

To quickly hire an in-home dog sitter near you in Grimes, IA, you can turn to Care.com for assistance. Care.com makes it easy to review the profiles of different dog sitters that are available to hire. You can learn more about the services they offer, their rates, and their experience working as a dog sitter.

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