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Hi there! a passionate animal lover with experience in pet sitting and walking.
I've always had a natural connection with animals, especially cats and dogs-I'm lucky enough to have a cat of my own. Growing up, I had the opportunity to work as a dog walker and assist with pet sitting through a family connection. This experience...
Annette can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation, boarding
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!!
Jennifer can also help with: 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
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: Pet walking, boarding, pet transportation, pet sitting
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
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).
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.
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: Boarding, pet sitting, pet walking
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!
Angelina can also help with: Grooming, administration of medicine, dog training, pet walking, pet transportation
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
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: Daily feeding, 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 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: Administration of medicine, pet walking, pet sitting
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 sitting, pet walking, administration of medicine, boarding, dog training, daily feeding & more
Skills:
Bonded and insured
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
4.9
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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 (Mary) is a fantastic pet sitter! We have hired her several times, and will continue to do so, to care for our dog and cat. She feeds, walks, plays with and loves on our boys and they really like her. She was even able to care for our furries on short notice...
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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
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),...
Samantha can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking
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
We have had a lot of experience with our own pets in our home over the course of having 6 children and 17 grand children. We have taken care of both dogs and cats and all kinds. I love animals of all kinds and would love to help you with yours!
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 transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
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FAQs for home pet sitting near you in Waukee
In 2025, how much does in-home pet sitting cost in Waukee, IA?
Hiring a pet sitter to come to your home in Waukee, IA will cost an average of $12.50 per hour as of March 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.
How can I find in-home pet sitters near me in Waukee, IA?
You can search for local in home pet sitters by distance from Waukee, 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 2 in home pet sitters in Waukee, 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 Waukee, IA?
In home pet sitters in Waukee, 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 Waukee, IA?
To safely hire a home pet sitting provider near you in Waukee, 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 Waukee, IA?
Yes, you can hire at home overnight pet sitting near you in Waukee, 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.