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Angelina N.

Part Time Care Provider!

Urbandale, IA

from
$12/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dog training
administration of medicine
pet transportation
pet walking
grooming
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I'm an experienced animal vet tech ( in training) with great references and 10+ years of experience. I love dogs of all sizes and ages. Can also perform baths and light grooming. I am also fine with reptiles, bunnies, horses, goats, cows, and every other animal!
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Lily C.

I Have Two Years Of Pet Sitting, Including Walking, Feeding, Grooming, Etc.

Urbandale, IA

from
$15/hr
3 years experience
Boarding
pet sitting
I love animals and am interested in petsitting for any kinds of pets. I am dependable, compassionate, friendly, and caring. I have two years of pet sitting, including walking dogs, feeding them, grooming, etc.
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Amanda S.

Pet Garegiver

West Des Moines, IA

5.0(0)
from
$10/hr
8 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
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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Courtney E.

Fun Loving Dog And Cat Sitter

Des Moines, IA

5.0(0)
from
$10/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet sitting
administration of medicine
pet transportation
pet walking
boarding
+ 1 more
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...
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Rhini A.

Ankeny, IA

5.0(0)
from
$8/hr
1 year experience
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet walking
I love dogs of all sizes and ages; I am willing to care for all pet types too. I enjoy cuddling, walking and playing with all animals. I have experience dog sitting for neighborhood dogs and have two family dogs of my own.
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Bridget T.

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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Shannon R.

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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Mary L.

Attentive and Loving Critter Care

Des Moines, IA

4.9(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 12 families in your area
Pet transportation
administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet walking
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...

Corrie R. says "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...

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Rosalyn L.

Grimes, IA

from
$10/hr
7 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I love animals! I have 3 dogs and 3 cats! I have been petting sitting and dog walking for 8 years! I have pet sat for multiple families and would provide your animals with a loving environment while you are away!
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Amber M.

Des Moines, IA

from
$8/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
My fiancé and I have been dog sitting for two large breed dogs for years now, and we have personal experience with dogs, cats, and rabbits.
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Hannah F.

West Des Moines, IA

from
$8/hr
2 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hello! My name is Hannah, and I recently graduated from ISU. I was fortunate to get a full time job right away but still enjoy dog sitting when I have extra time. My parents have 2 dogs which I helped to train and care for through high school until I moved out, and I helped my college roommate care for and walk her dog as...
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Addison H.

West Des Moines, IA

from
$15/hr
2 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I am a highschool student in des moines. I babysit and dog sit in my free time. I love animals, specially dogs and am open to anything. need your dog let out, walked, fed, checked on, etc. or you're away for the week/weekend and need someone to look after them? i'm happy to help!
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Kiley M.

Johnston, IA

from
$8/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
Many years of dog sitting and walking experience. Would love to come hangout with your furry friends and offer them some exercise and attention throughout the day!
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Meagan W.

Ankeny, IA

from
$15/hr
5 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
Hello, I love all pets big and small. I have 5+ years experiencing in animal caretaking. I am open to any animal services/ assistance you may need. Dog walking, Pet sitting, Brushing, Transportation, Feedings etc. Please reach out with any questions or inquiries and I will do my best to assist.
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Eleanor P.

West Des Moines, IA

from
$20/hr
3 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I've always grown up with pets! I grew up on a farm in Iowa and have lived in Nashville for almost five years. I walk dogs regularly and sit in my home. I love hiking and taking the dogs along. When I'm with your pets they are part of the family!
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Breanna C.

Ankeny, IA

from
$14/hr
Boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
Hi, My name is Bre, and I'd love to introduce myself as a pet sitter and dog walker! I have experience caring for a variety of breeds, including bulldogs, goldendoodles, pugs, and huskies. I truly enjoy spending time with animals and making sure they feel safe, happy, and loved while their owners are away. I am CPR and first...
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Yatnia H.

Ankeny, IA

from
$8/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Former dog and cat owner and absolutely loved them until their final days!! I enjoy pet sitting, and I do have experience pet sitting.
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Emily R.

Ankeny, IA

from
$14/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hello! My name is Emily and I am an enthusiastic animal lover with a big heart for all creatures great and small. While I may not have any professional pet sitting experience, growing up my family almost always had pets and l currently have a pup of my own at home. I have personal experience with the following pets- fish,...
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Lauren H.

Trusted And Skilled Pet Sitter!

Ankeny, IA

from
$12/hr
3 years experience
Daily feeding
pet sitting
I'm patient, responsible, gentle, and ready to care for cats and dogs while their humans are away! I've always loved animals and showed it through volunteering at the ARL, cat sitting, and dog walking. I'm also trusted by many families and called upon frequently to care for their pets. I know each animal is different with...
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Laura D.

Cumming, IA

from
$8/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hi my name is Laura, and what can I say, I just love dogs. Growing up, we always had a dog who was not just a pet, but a member of the family. I am the proud owner of a shih zu/schnauzer who gets treated like the queen she is, and that is how I treat every dog, like the best friend and royalty they are. I can help with dog...
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  • 60 dog sitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $13.50/hr as of June 2025

Recent dog sitter reviews from local parents in Urbandale, IA

Dog Sitters in Urbandale, IA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed dog sitters

Bridget T.

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...

- Care member

Shannon R.

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

- Sue D.

Mary L.

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...

- Corrie R.

FAQs for finding dog sitters near you in Urbandale, IA

Dog sitters near you in Urbandale, 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 Urbandale, 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 Urbandale, IA is $13.50.

Yes, you can hire a dog sitter near you in Urbandale, 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 Urbandale, 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 Urbandale, 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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