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Renae V.

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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Lauren R.

West Des Moines, IA

from
$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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Jennifer L.

Pet Lover!!

Waukee, IA

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$13/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
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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Amara D.

About Me!

West Des Moines, IA

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$8/hr
5 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
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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Jacqueline H.

Norwalk, IA

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$8/hr
2 years experience
Boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
I have a 2. 5-year-old German Shepherd of my own and love helping other families with their pets if I am available. I can provide drop in care around my full-time job during the week and overnight care on weekends if needed. I have done multiple 5-7 day dog sitting for multiple family friends in the area.
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Addison H.

West Des Moines, IA

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$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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Jennifer S.

Des Moines, IA

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$8/hr
1 year experience
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
boarding
pet walking
daily feeding
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...
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Kelsey A.

I Love Animals

West Des Moines, IA

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$8/hr
3 years experience
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
boarding
pet walking
daily feeding
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I have a cat and a dog, so I am used to taking care of animals and knowing what they need. I also house sit during the summer when I am back in my home town and care for different kinds of animals and houses. I love dogs and cats and would love to take care of yours since I have an apartment and can't have any of my own.
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Kiyana F.

Kiyana F In Des Moines, IA

Des Moines, IA

from
$11/hr
Administration of medicine
pet transportation
pet sitting
pet walking
I can provide pet sitting in your home or mine. I have dog sat for a pug and we went for walks, and played outside. I also was in charge of feeding and cleaning up after this pet. I dog sat this pet for a week while his owners were out of town. I have pets of my own, 2 siamese cats and one small standard poodle puppy. Because of...
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Danielle G.

Norwalk, IA

from
$12/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hi! I'm a lifelong dog lover and proud dog owner to a Shiba Inu. I'm excited to offer dog walking and sitting services. With years of hands-on experience caring for dogs, I understand how important it is to make sure your pup feels safe, happy, and loved. I treat every dog like it's my own, with plenty of playtime, cuddles and...
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Joelle R.

Experienced And Compassionate Part-Time Caregiver

Des Moines, IA

from
$20/hr
6 years experience
Administration of medicine
pet transportation
pet sitting
pet walking
I have worked in the veterinary field for 6+ years as a receptionist, technician, kennel assistant, adoptions counselor. I will provide pet sitting in your home. I am comfortable dispensing medications, light grooming, dog walking, and scheduled feeding times. I currently have two pets, a Chihuahua named Tito, and a cat named...
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  • 51 dog sitters are listed on Care.com

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