Find Trusted Home Pet Sitting Near Me in Grimes, IA
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Background-checked home pet sitting in Grimes, IA that you'll love
27 home pet sitting are listed in Grimes, IA
The average rate is $10/hr as of November 2024
The average years of experience for home pet sitting is 0 years
Home pet sitting in Grimes, IA
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
5.0
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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: Boarding, pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet walking
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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: Administration of medicine, pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
Skills:
Bonded and insured
5.0
"Lisa is an EXCELLENT caretaker for my cat, Saylor! I travel once a month and have no fear leaving Saylor's needs in Lisa's hands. She goes above and beyond with updates. She's been caring for Saylor since February, and even stopped in when my flight was delayed and...
Amanda M.
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
I'm an experienced dog and cat sitter. I can stay with your pet in your home, stop by and just check on them and feed them for a 30 minute visit, or even board them at my home. My dog clients include Sharpeis, Labs, Bassetts, Golden Retrievers, Min Pins and everything from puppies to 13 and 14-year-olds. I have three cats of my...
Jonnie can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine
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 walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
I'd describe my personality as laid back, thoughtful, happy.
I like working with animals because it makes everything better. You could have the worst day in the world and come home and see the smile on your dogs face and it just makes everything better. I would love to get to know your pets as well, because one pet is never...
Emily can also help with: Administration of medicine, daily feeding, pet sitting, pet walking
Alyssa M.
Ankeny, IA
$8-13/hr
I provide dog or cat sitting in your own home. I have had pets my entire life and am generally comfortable with all breeds, ages, and sizes. I'm happy to give walks, feed, give medication, and just generally spend time with your pet while you're away.
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 walking, pet sitting
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.
Brittany L.
Ankeny, IA
$12-20/hr
I provide dog sitting in your home. I have experience with both large and small dogs. I have grown up around dogs my whole life. I love to play with dogs, spoil, provide walks and brush them. I do not have any training or certifications, however we did rescue our dog whom had behavioral issues and worked with a trainer to...
Brittany can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Jackie B.
West Des Moines, IA
$14-35/hr • 8 yrs exp
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).
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: Administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet walking, daily feeding
Eleanor P.
West Des Moines, IA
$20/hr • 3 yrs exp
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!
Eleanor can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
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 sitting, pet walking
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.
Kelsey can also help with: Pet walking, administration of medicine, pet sitting, boarding, daily feeding, dog training & more
Skills:
Bonded and insured
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
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 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: Administration of medicine, pet sitting
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 sitting, pet walking, boarding
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FAQs for home pet sitting near you in Grimes
In 2024, how much does in-home pet sitting cost in Grimes, IA?
Hiring a pet sitter to come to your home in Grimes, IA will cost an average of $10.00 per hour as of November 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 Grimes, IA?
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.
What types of local in-home pet sitting services can I find near me in Grimes, IA?
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.
How can I safely hire pet sitting in my home near me in Grimes, IA?
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.
Can I hire overnight home pet sitting near me in Grimes, IA?
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.