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Find home pet sitting in Ankeny, IA that you’ll love
28 home pet sitting are listed in Ankeny, IA
The average posted rate is $11/hr as of December 2024
The average experience for nearby home pet sitting is 4 years
Home pet sitting in Ankeny, IA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Matracea but I go by Macy. I graduated from Iowa State University with a degree in Early Childhood Education. Teaching was not always my first career choice. My whole life I wanted to be a vet, so pet care services allow me to get the best of both worlds.
I have grown up around animals and I am comfortable...
Matracea can also help with: Pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet walking, boarding
Meagan P.
Ankeny, IA
$10-15/hr • 2 yrs exp
I love animals and have had pets most of my life. I have experience with both dogs and cats, from being a pet owner as well as pet-sitting for clients and family and friends. I am physically fit, so I am able to walk and play with your dog, and I am capable in providing your pet quality care in your home during your vacation or...
Meagan can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Grace R.
Ankeny, IA
$10-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
I provide dog sitting in your own home, letting them out while at work, taking them for a walk, or simply hanging out with them. I have about 12 years of experience and I love dogs of all sizes and ages. I have a dog of my own and she is 10 years old. Can also perform baths and brushing if needed.
Emily R.
Ankeny, IA
$14-20/hr
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,...
Emily can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
4.9
(11)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
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...
Mary can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation, administration of medicine
Skills:
Bonded and insured
5.0
"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 trustworthy and sends these awesome pics of my dogs when I'm at work or out of town. She was the best when we had a...
Corrie R.
I provide animal care/sitting in the comfort of your home. I'm an experienced animal lover, from indoor animals, such as dogs, cats, birds, hamsters, ferrets and guinea pigs to outdoor animals such as horses, cows, rabbits, chickens, etc.
Alberta can also help with: 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.
Heather can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
Skye M.
Des Moines, IA
< $10/hr • 6 yrs exp
My Name Is Skye M, And I'm 23-years-old. I Live At Home And Have My Associate's Degree.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love pets of all kinds, not just cats and dogs! I grew up with a variety of different pets as a kid, and my life wouldn't be complete without animals. I am particularly in love with cats, but also love dogs to hamsters to snakes! All animals have souls and deserve the best care possible.(:
(Typically work my job anywhere from...
Skye can also help with: Pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet walking, daily feeding
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a passionate animal lover with three dogs, two cats, and 31 birds of my own. My background includes roles as a vet tech assistant, vet surgeon assistant, dog groomer, trainer, and animal behavior specialist/handler. I'm CPR/FIRST AIDE Animal certified, therefore I WILL know what to do in case of emergencies. I also...
Angie can also help with: Pet sitting, grooming, pet transportation, boarding, pet walking, dog training & more
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
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!
Bailey can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
Oriane G.
Des Moines, IA
$19-26/hr • 5 yrs exp
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I am an animal lover, I've had in my life taking care of hamster, rabbit, cats and dogs ! I have myself a little dog called Lexi, she's the most loving doggy. I am excited to love your pets as much as I love mine !
Della S.
West Des Moines, IA
$26-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
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...
Della can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking
Do you need your dog let out during the day, or just want sometime to sit with them for an hour? Look no further! I will come to your home, walk your baby, feed them, sit with them if needed. I am also I pen to all suggestions, so if you have something else in mind, don't hesitate to ask! I have a 6year old Dachshund named Jade....
Hannah can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
I have forever been an animal lover who understands that every pet has their own personality. If they love cuddles, I'll give them cuddles. If they like to be active, we will go on walks and adventure. I am responsible and organized, and would love to dog sit in my free time. Although I don't have a yard, I know of many dog...
Maren can also help with: Boarding, pet sitting, pet walking
Jessica H.
West Des Moines, IA
$10-15/hr • 4 yrs exp
I provide dog sitting in your home, I have more than 4 years of experience and I own a big friendly Swiss Sherped.
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...
Lisa can also help with: Pet sitting, administration of medicine
Molly R.
West Des Moines, IA
$15-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hello! I am an experienced pet owner and would love to help you with your needs for your fur family!
Growing up, we had one German Shepherd and one Great Dane & a couple of cats.
The services I provide are pet sitting, dog walking, medical appointments ( l own a cat carrier) & boarding.
Boarding! Going on vacation? Skip the...
Molly can also help with: Boarding, pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking
Laura D.
Cumming, IA
$8-13/hr • 1 yrs exp
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...
Laura can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
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!
Renae can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, administration of medicine
Sarah P.
Cumming, IA
$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Sarah and I am 26 years old living in WDM. I currently work for the State of Iowa as a Criminal Investigator. I attend a church on the east side and serve in many different capacities including our kids ministry program that has 25 plus children a week, ages K-5. During high school and college I babysat...
Sarah can also help with: Pet walking, boarding, pet sitting
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FAQs for home pet sitting near you in Ankeny
In 2024, how much does in-home pet sitting cost in Ankeny, IA?
Hiring a pet sitter to come to your home in Ankeny, IA will cost an average of $11.00 per hour as of December 2024. 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.
How can I find in-home pet sitters near me in Ankeny, IA?
You can search for local in home pet sitters by distance from Ankeny, 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 4 in home pet sitters in Ankeny, IA, although you can expand the radius of your search if you'd like to increase your options.
What types of local in-home pet sitting services can I find near me in Ankeny, IA?
In home pet sitters in Ankeny, 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.
How can I safely hire pet sitting in my home near me in Ankeny, IA?
To safely hire a home pet sitting provider near you in Ankeny, 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.
Can I hire overnight home pet sitting near me in Ankeny, IA?
Yes, you can hire at home overnight pet sitting near you in Ankeny, 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.