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Bailey D.

Upbeat Pet Sitter!

Des Moines, IA

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$11/hr
2 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
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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Lisa C.

Part-time Caregiver

Des Moines, IA

from
$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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Lani C.

Des Moines, IA

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
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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Samantha H.

Animal Nanny Ready To Love Your Pet

Des Moines, IA

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$8/hr
1 year experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
I provide pet sitting in your own home. I can come let your animals out, give them love, play with them, go for walks, and if you need someone to stay with them while you go on vacation that is not a problem. I have experience in all different types of an animals: cats, dogs (small, large, so called aggressive pitbulls),...
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Heather B.

Animal Sitter And Dog Walker

Des Moines, IA

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$16/hr
1 year experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
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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Madison R.

Madison R

Des Moines, IA

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$20/hr
8 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
Hello! My name is Madison and I am a dedicated pet sitter who loves to provide exceptional care to your furry friend. I have had a lot of experience with boarding, overnight care or even stopping by a few times to ensure your furry friend gets some attention while you are away. I will ensure that I follow exactly what the client...
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Katie R.

Des Moines, IA

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$15/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hello! I'm a lifelong animal lover with a passion for caring for pets of all shapes and sizes. Currently, I share my home with four energetic dogs and two affectionate cats, so I understand the joys and challenges of pet ownership firsthand. My experience with pets spans my entire life, giving me a deep appreciation for their...
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Kiyana F.

Kiyana F In Des Moines, IA

Des Moines, IA

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$11/hr
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
administration of medicine
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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Joelle R.

Experienced And Compassionate Part-Time Caregiver

Des Moines, IA

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$20/hr
6 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
administration of medicine
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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Angelina N.

Part Time Care Provider!

Urbandale, IA

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$12/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet transportation
dog training
grooming
pet walking
administration of medicine
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 transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
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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Katie J.

Variety of services

Urbandale, IA

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$10/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
I am looking to make an extra $200 a month, providing a variety of services at your home including, house sitting, pet sitting, light housework, organizing, nanny services (children with special needs included), elderly care, personal assistant, and/or running errands (you provide transportation). It would be ideal to provide...
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Brooke O.

Part Time Caregiver With A Flexible Availability

Urbandale, IA

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$8/hr
1 year experience
Pet transportation
dog training
grooming
pet walking
pet sitting
I offer pet sitting from the convenience of your own home. I have had various pets throughout my life and would enjoy looking after your best friend! I can perform baths, light grooming, walks, and almost any other requirements.
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Breanna C.

Ankeny, IA

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$14/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
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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Caitlyn K.

Ankeny, IA

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$8/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
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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Nicole Z.

Sitting In Your Home (incl Overnights) & Walking

Ankeny, IA

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$8/hr
5 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
I'm a super happy dog mom with 5 years of experience caring for your dog(s). I do walks incl early morning, drop in visits with snuggles or playing ball, and daytime sitting. I'm available for advance bookings but also last minute. Hope to hear from you and meet your fur babe!
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Ashley D.

Grimes, IA

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$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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Renae V.

Part-Time Caregiver

Grimes, IA

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$10/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
administration of medicine
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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Jennifer L.

Pet Lover!!

Waukee, IA

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$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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Acacia B.

Pet Caregiver/dog Walker

Waukee, IA

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$10/hr
6 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
I can provide dog/pet sitting in your own home, dog walking, etc! I had been an active volunteer at my local animal shelter pre-covid and adore animals. Have had many opportunities to watch my friends, family members, and even former staff, faculty, and teacher's pets of former schools I've attended. My name got passed around...
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  • 21 home pet sitting are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $14.11/hr as of November 2025

FAQs for home pet sitting near you in Des Moines

Hiring a pet sitter to come to your home in Des Moines, IA will cost an average of $14.11 per hour as of November 2025. This pet sitting rate will vary depending on the services you need, the types of pets you have, how many pets you have, and how often you need the pet sitter to come to your house.

You can search for local in home pet sitters by distance from Des Moines, IA on Care.com. From there, you can filter candidates based on their experience, services they provide, and reviews from other pet parents they've worked for. There are currently 9 in home pet sitters in Des Moines, IA, although you can expand the radius of your search if you'd like to increase your options.

In home pet sitters in Des Moines, IA can offer different services when you can't be at home to care for your pet, but the most common providers are in home dog and cat sitters. However, you can easily find pet sitters that will come to your home to care for other animals. Just ask each candidate what their experience is in caring for the specific pets you have.

To safely hire a home pet sitting provider near you in Des Moines, IA, we strongly advise you to do your own research and run an independent background check. We do request that all providers on Care.com complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. Any home pet sitting providers who complete a CareCheck have a badge on their profile that displays the date it was run. However, we do recommend doing your own research before hiring someone to come into your home.

Yes, you can hire at home overnight pet sitting near you in Des Moines, IA. When you browse Care.com home pet sitting provider profiles, you can learn more about which pet caregivers near you offer overnight home pet sitting services.

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