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Renae V.

Part-Time Caregiver

Grimes, IA

from
$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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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 walking
pet sitting
administration of medicine
pet transportation
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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Madison R.

Madison R

Des Moines, IA

from
$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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Heather B.

Animal Sitter And Dog Walker

Des Moines, IA

from
$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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Caitlyn K.

Ankeny, IA

from
$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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Hannah F.

West Des Moines, IA

from
$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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Angelina N.

Part Time Care Provider!

Urbandale, IA

from
$12/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grooming
pet walking
pet transportation
administration of medicine
dog training
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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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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Della S.

West Des Moines, IA

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$26/hr
5 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
Hi there! I'm Della and I grew up on a working farm and am very comfortable with most all animals. I do not board, I sit for animals in their homes as I find that to be the least stressful for them. I have 4 families I pet/house sit for regularly and will be more than happy to provide them as references if you think I'm a good...
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Bailey D.

Upbeat Pet Sitter!

Des Moines, IA

from
$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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Jessica H.

West Des Moines, IA

from
$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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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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Katie J.

Variety of services

Urbandale, IA

from
$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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Eleanor P.

West Des Moines, IA

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
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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Emily R.

Ankeny, IA

from
$14/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
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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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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Kelsey A.

I Love Animals

West Des Moines, IA

from
$8/hr
3 years experience
Daily feeding
boarding
pet walking
dog training
administration of medicine
+ 1 more
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
Pet walking
pet sitting
administration of medicine
pet transportation
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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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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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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  • The average post rate is $10.00/hr as of June 2025

FAQs for home pet sitting near you in Grimes

Hiring a pet sitter to come to your home in Grimes, IA will cost an average of $10.00 per hour as of June 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 Grimes, 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 1 in home pet sitters in Grimes, IA, although you can expand the radius of your search if you'd like to increase your options.

In home pet sitters in Grimes, 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 Grimes, 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 Grimes, 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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