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Nancy S.

Sitter With Friendly Poodle

Van Meter, IA

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$10/hr
1 year experience
Pet walking
boarding
administration of medicine
pet sitting
My name is Nancy. I'll be the person responsible for making sure your pet is cuddled, pampered, entertained, exercised and safe in our home. My teen (15) granddaughter, C, will be doing a lot of the cuddling and pampering. C has trained dogs, wrangled cats, groomed and cared for horses and, generally loved animals her whole...
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Emma S.

Future Vet Tech Pet Sitter

Winterset, IA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet transportation
boarding
Hello, I'm Emma. I've taken classes on animal behavior, training, and restraint through my vet tech college degree. I have taken care of friends and family's pets ranging from cats to horses and cattle. I have trained puppies and taken care of senior dogs and cats. Previously volunteered at North Iowa Humane Society and managed...

Care Member says "Emma was very good with our dogs. She clearly loves animals. She isn’t afraid of them. She treats them as one of her own."

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Colby T.

Winterset, IA

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$9/hr
2 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hello! II am a responsible and easy going person who loves working with and taking care of animals . I have 2 years experience of working at a dog daycare. I also have two dogs of my own that I love more than life itself. I have experience from puppies to senior dogs and small dogs to large dogs. I am easily adaptable to any...
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Laura G.

Winterset, IA

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$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet sitting
administration of medicine
pet walking
I provide dog sitting in your home, and drop ins. I have one dog and two cats of my own who I love and adore. Grown up taking care of animals my whole life.
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Tina R.

Cumming, IA

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
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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Laura D.

Cumming, IA

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$8/hr
1 year experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
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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Courtney E.

Fun Loving Dog And Cat Sitter

Des Moines, IA

5.0(0)
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$10/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet sitting
boarding
pet transportation
administration of medicine
daily feeding
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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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Amanda S.

Pet Garegiver

West Des Moines, IA

5.0(0)
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$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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Angelina N.

Part Time Care Provider!

Urbandale, IA

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$12/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dog training
pet walking
administration of medicine
grooming
pet transportation
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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Lisa D.

Professional Pet Sitter

Clive, IA

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$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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Hannah F.

West Des Moines, IA

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$8/hr
2 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
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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Rachel A.

Grimes, IA

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$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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Lisa C.

Part-time Caregiver

Des Moines, IA

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$11/hr
Pet sitting
administration of medicine
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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Heather B.

Animal Sitter And Dog Walker

Des Moines, IA

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$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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Jackie B.

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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Samara C.

Urbandale, IA

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$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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Afrah N.

Fun Sitter And Smile Creator :)

West Des Moines, IA

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$8/hr
3 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
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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Bailey D.

Upbeat Pet Sitter!

Des Moines, IA

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$11/hr
2 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
pet transportation
I've always loved animals, I've never lived in a home without one, I've owned 3 cats, two dogs, and two birds, plus lots of fish and hermit crabs. I currently live with my two cats who I adore and I'm excited to help you care for your pets too!
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Makayla W.

Waukee, IA

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$12/hr
Pet sitting
boarding
pet walking
Hey there! My name is Makayla, I am a freshman at Iowa State studying Elementary Education. I have two cats and a puppy, and have plenty of experience when it comes to taking care of animals. In the past I've had two other dogs and three additional cats. I am very familiar with the responsibility required for these animals. I am...
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Julia P.

Des Moines, IA

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$15/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
pet transportation
Hi there! My name is Julia and I am absolute pet-lover. I grew up with three dogs in my household (all doodles) and have had nothing but the best of experiences. With that, I do have experience with most situations and I'd be happy to care for your amazing pets!
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  • 52 dog sitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $10.00/hr as of October 2025

FAQs for finding dog sitters near you in Van Meter, IA

Dog sitters near you in Van Meter, 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 Van Meter, 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 Van Meter, IA is $10.00.

Yes, you can hire a dog sitter near you in Van Meter, 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 Van Meter, 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 Van Meter, 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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