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Audrey L.

Des Moines, IA

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$15/hr
7 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
pet transportation
Hello! My name is Audrey and I'm currently home for Christmas Break until January 20th. I have a golden retriever, a Maltese, and a Persian cat. My family is a huge pet/ animal family. I've always loved growing up with pets and I would love to help with whatever pet care needs you might have. I'm very communicative and...
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Kendal H.'s Photo

Des Moines, IA

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$10/hr
Pet transportation
pet walking
daily feeding
administration of medicine
pet sitting
I've had pets all my life, and love animals ! I've dealt with big, small, young, and old dogs! I love to get exercise in, going on walks, playing, running around.
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Olivia D.'s Photo

Des Moines, IA

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$15/hr
9 years experience
Pet transportation
pet sitting
boarding
pet walking
With extensive experience in dog walking, pet boarding, and cat sitting, I provide reliable, compassionate care tailored to each pet's needs. Whether ensuring dogs get proper exercise, offering a safe environment during boarding, or maintaining a cat's routine, I prioritize their well-being. My goal is to build trust with both...
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Heather L.'s Photo

Des Moines, IA

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$15/hr
Pet sitting
boarding
pet walking
Hi there! I'm a lifelong animal lover with hands-on experience caring for a wide variety of pets. I have three small dogs, two cats, and both saltwater and freshwater aquariums--so I'm very comfortable with furry, finned, and everything in between! I have no allergies to animals and truly enjoy getting to know each pet's unique...
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Lani C.'s Photo

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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Kaille S.'s Photo

Des Moines, IA

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$8/hr
1 year experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hi! My name is Kaille, and I am currently in my third year at Drake University Law School. I am looking for a part time nanny position during this school year. I have babysat and nanny'd for family's through your high school and undergrad, and was a swim instructor and a CNA giving me valuable experience in caring for others....
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Gentle, Loving, And Patient Caregiver!

Des Moines, IA

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$10/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
pet transportation
I am a full-time nanny for a family that I have been with for over three years. I take care of three kids, one toddler and two school aged children. I also have 3 years of experience in preschool classrooms and enjoy working with young children of all ages, including infants! I am looking for some evenings/weekends work. I am...
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Hello!

Des Moines, IA

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$10/hr
Pet transportation
pet walking
Fellow animal lover just looking for an excuse to hang out and take care of pups and cats! I have a cat and have grown up with dogs. I love to go on walks and be outside! I am comfortable around all breeds of both cats and dogs.
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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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Vivian D.'s Photo

Des Moines, IA

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$8/hr
2 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
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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Natalie K.'s Photo

Des Moines, IA

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$12/hr
1 year experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hi my name is Natalie and I love animals! I've been a sitter for a few pets over the years and I love it!
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Kalie W.'s Photo

Des Moines, IA

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$12/hr
5 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I have lots of experience with animals and I love being around them! While living in Iowa City I would often pet-sit each weekend for various families in the area.
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Grace L.'s Photo

Des Moines, IA

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$8/hr
Pet transportation
pet sitting
I have always loved animals & have grown up my whole life around them. I have 2 cats under 2 a mainecoon named honey and a domestic shorthair named mr. b, I also have one dog that just turned one she's an aussie poo named nellie.
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About Me

Des Moines, IA

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hi! My name is Anya and I'm currently in school to get my RN. I love animals and thought the best part time job would be working with what I love! I have always had animals in the house as I grew up, and I've pet sat for family and friends for about 4 years now.
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Svea L.'s Photo

Des Moines, IA

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$8/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
boarding
pet walking
I grew up with dogs and personally owe a golden doodle who is 2years old. I have trained last dogs and my current dog. I would love to watch other dogs, boarding if needed or dog walking.
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Janyia B.'s Photo

Des Moines, IA

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$12/hr
1 year experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I have spent most of my life around animals and think they are the best things on this planet. I have 2 years of unpaid pet care experience and 1 year of paid pet care experience.
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Rebecca F.'s Photo

Dog Lover

Des Moines, IA

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$12/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
pet transportation
Hello, I have volunteered at the Humane Society walking dogs and would be happy to help with the care of your pet.
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Stacy M.'s Photo

Des Moines, IA

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$8/hr
Pet walking
I am a pet lover by nature and have grown up around both cats and dogs all my life. I currently have my own 13-month-old American Bulldog named Chance that weighs around 100 pounds. We love to go on walks, play fetch when the weather allows, and he loves to play in any water he can possibly find including the small amount of...
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Megan M.'s Photo

Des Moines, IA

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$8/hr
3 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I have at least three years of experience taking care of animals, not including my own. I would love to help out with any needs for a dog or cat.
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Angela C.'s Photo

Des Moines, IA

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$8/hr
Pet walking
boarding
I have no experience watching animals, but we own a very happy husky who loves to be around other dogs. We like to go on walks, we have a very nice, fenced-in backyard and your dog would get plenty of love and attention in our home!
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  • 88 pet care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $12.78/hr as of January 2026

  • The average star rating for rated pet care is 5.0

FAQs for finding pet care near you in Des Moines, IA

The average cost to hire a pet care provider near you on Care.com is $12.78 per hour as of January 2026. This rate will vary depending on the service you need, the number of pets you have, and how often you need care for your pet. Some pet care providers will charge a daily rate if they will be caring for your pet for multiple days at a time.

There are 88 pet care providers in Des Moines, IA offering a variety of services. You can compare your search results by the type of care you need for your pet. From there, you can identify the pet care providers with the most experience and positive feedback from previous pet parents they have worked with. You can also filter providers by distance from Des Moines or your zip code. Once you have narrowed down your list of candidates, you can contact them individually to get a sense of who will get along with your pet the best.

If you are looking for pet care, Care.com has a variety of pet care services in Des Moines, IA such as dog walkers, pet sitters, and boarding services that can provide the care you need for your pet. Some pet care providers even have medical backgrounds so they can provide specialized care if you need it. You just need to determine whether you want someone to come to your home to take care of your pet or if you want to take them to another home or facility around Des Moines, IA for the day. From there, it's easier to narrow down the type of pet care services that will work best for you and your pet.

If you are looking for pet care, Care.com has a variety of pet care services in Des Moines, IA such as dog walkers, pet sitters, and boarding services that can provide the care you need for your pet. Some pet care providers even have medical backgrounds so they can provide specialized care if you need it. You just need to determine whether you want someone to come to your home to take care of your pet or if you want to take them to another home or facility around Des Moines, IA for the day. From there, it's easier to narrow down the type of pet care services that will work best for you and your pet.

All pet care providers on Care.com are asked to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. When searching for a pet care provider near you in Des Moines, IA, look for providers who have a badge on their profile that displays the date their CareCheck was run. A CareCheck is a solid starting point, but we strongly advise that you do your own research to safely hire a pet care provider such as running your own background check.

To find out what pet care services are available near you in Des Moines, IA, you can search Care.com to get an idea of what types of services providers offer in your area. You can likely find pet sitters, dog walkers, and even advanced pet care providers who can take on more responsibilities such as administering medicine.

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