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Jessica H.

West Des Moines, IA

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$10/hr
4 years experience
I provide dog sitting in your home, I have more than 4 years of experience and I own a big friendly Swiss Sherped.
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Part-time Caregiver

Des Moines, IA

from
$11/hr
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
I will provide dog sitting in your home. I have experience administering medicine. I learned how to care for an ailing dog when our 15 1/2-year-old schnauzer became ill. Our vet taught us how to administer intravenous fluids at home and medicine. I love animals and will provide wonderful care. I currently have a 3 1/2-year-old...
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West Des Moines, IA

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$14/hr
8 years experience
I am a lifelong pet owner and have had cats, dogs, and various reptiles in my care. I provide pet sitting within your own home (potential for within my home).
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Pet Sitter

Des Moines, IA

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$15/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
Hello! My name is Heaven and I'm 25 years old! I have been around animals my whole life, having dogs and birds when I was younger. I have had Shih Tzu's to American Staffies in my care. I currently have a French bulldog mix, 2 African dwarf frogs, and 2 mystery snails. I have a soft spot in my heart for all kitties as well.
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Part-time Caregiver

Waukee, IA

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$10/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I have a passion for animals! I'm currently a graduating senior and looking to take care of animals over the summer! I've grown up around animals and have experience dog sitting. I also can administer oral medication. I love animals of all types and sizes, especially dogs! I've worked with dogs exceeding 100 pounds and dogs as...
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Part-Time Caregiver

Grimes, IA

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$10/hr
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
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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Animal Sitter And Dog Walker

Des Moines, IA

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$16/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
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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Pet Care

Ankeny, IA

from
$8/hr
4 years experience
Pet sitting
I have been animal sitting for neighbors and family friends for many years! I have experience with cats dogs and fish!
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West Des Moines, IA

from
$8/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
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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Ankeny, IA

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$8/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hello! My name is Caitlyn. I am 24 years old. I have always been a huge animal lover. I do have experience caring for both dogs and cats as I have grown up my whole life with pets in my home. I would love to help families out by sitting or walking your furry friends. I hope to hear from you soon!
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Part Time Pet Sitter

Des Moines, IA

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$10/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
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.
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Cumming, IA

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I have 2 cats and 2 dogs of my own. I enjoy spending time with each of my pets and will work with my dogs with learning and practicing tricks. I can help with Pet Walking and Pet Sitting.
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Des Moines, IA

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$8/hr
2 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
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.
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West Des Moines, IA

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$8/hr
2 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
I have 10+ years working with kids of all ages in day cares, schools and summer camp. I also have 2+ years experience as a dog walker and dog sitter both through wag and privately!
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Fun Sitter And Smile Creator :)

West Des Moines, IA

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$8/hr
3 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hi there! I absolutely love animals and have experience with a variety of animals :) I have 3 cats of my own. I love walking dogs as well. My schedule is pretty flexible for weekdays and also weekends!
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Your Favorite Pet Sitter

Clive, IA

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$8/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
Hi! My name is Mattea and I love all things animals! I frequently dog sit a friends foster dogs typically on a monthly basis for long weekends. I've been doing this for over a year and am looking to continue this work with your fur babies. I'm willing to walk, play, feed and check in on them during your get always. Let me know...
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Des Moines, IA

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
My name is Lani. I'm 19 (almost 20!) and I'm a junior at Simpson college. My major is biochemistry and I plan to attend veterinarian school after graduation. I have two cats and 5 dogs at home of all sizes. I'm very comfortable around animals and love to play and spend time with them as much as possible. I've pet-sit many times...
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West Des Moines, IA

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$10/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
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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Hi! I'm Serenity :)

Ankeny, IA

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$8/hr
2 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
Hello! I've always been an animal lover. I've grown up with 4 dogs and 2 cats. I have my own baby girl, so I understand all the love and attention our pets deserve. I have 2 years of experience as a kennel attendant. I walked, fed, played, and administered medications to animals. Let me bet your next sitter ;)
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Part-time Pet Care

Des Moines, IA

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$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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  • 60 dog sitters are listed on Care.com

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

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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