Dog Sitting in Mondamin Presidentia

My son had a medical emergency; I needed to arrange care for his cat. Aaron helped immediately, bought food for the cat and even made a special trip back to my son’s apartment to return his keys. Thank you for everything! I’m so fortunate to have found you.

Molly and Aaron are the best pet sitters we have ever had. I travel a lot for work and I feel really confident leaving my kitties and their care. They always send pictures of each of them when they visit which I appreciate so much. They have also helped me out when I’ve gotten stuck at airports and my travel plans have to changed. So thankful for them and I cannot recommend them enough!

We were looking for a new dog sitter and reached out to Molly. She canceled our meet and greet 3 hours before our scheduled time citing, “Aaron and I have decided to postpone meeting with new clients unless there is a scheduled trip.” Informed Molly that we have a trip scheduled for the first weekend in October and she still refused to meet with us. Offered to “meet” over Zoom and no response.

Aaron and Molly have taken care of our kitty for many years and have always given her the utmost attention. Our kitty is on many meds and special care is given to her eating issues. We love that they send us pictures of our kitty so we see how she is doing. If there is any issues they either call or text to see if there is any additional care is needed and if they should take our kitty to the vet. We are so glad that our kitty is in such great hands when we are traveling.

Aaron and Molly are great to work with even when we had elderly cats that required medications. They are so patient and our cat even hopped on Aaron’s shoulders the first time they came over, which is something she never even did with us. Aaron stayed the night with our dog who isn’t used to being without us, and our dog even slept in bed with him. Whenever we’re away, we get updates and photos of our pets, which makes us so happy! Aaron and Molly have truly become members of the family, and we would never use anyone else.

I have known Molly Baker for over 30 years and she was taking care of my cats even before she started CCDK. She and Aaron love my pets like their own and I think my cats like them better than me some days! They provide me daily updates with pics which I appreciate. I would recommend CCDK to anyone.

We have used their services twice this year and we couldn’t be happier! They are very responsive and great with providing updates. One of our cats is quite old and needs medication twice daily and they handled it with ease. Our flight home was delayed and they even offered to come an extra day without hesitation. 10/10 would recommend!

Have used them 3 times and cats seem fine when we return. Plus they send us daily updates often with pics. Last minute trips (family stuff) no problem. Would definitely recommend.

We love Second Home and more importantly, so does our senior dog, Angus (15 years old). Senior dogs often need a bit more patience and understanding and Second Home has always went above and beyond to ensure Angus is calm, well-cared for, and happy. They are the ONLY grooming service we have ever used that returns Angus perfectly groomed, calm, and with no anxiety. Even better, instead of keeping him for hours and hours (which stresses all dogs, seniors esp.), they only keep home for the length of time it takes to groom. We bring home a happy and calm dog. He may no longer let us cut his nails etc. but he has no issue with them grooming him. Their boarding is fabulous, even with Angus’s food, medication, and treat schedule. The recommended suite worked perfectly for him, as he does not like other dogs and stresses when away from home. We recommend them 100%!! Thank you for taking such good care of our grumpy old man! You are the only groomer and boarding facility we will ever use and truly are a second home for him. 🐾

We board our dog at second home. He likes the staff. He eats well, gets played with, and must sleep well. Drop offs are without drama. He comes home from a stay still clean and happy - maybe with better manners. I’m grateful for their services.

This is my second time boarding my dog for several days at Second Home and I'm consistently impressed with how great the service is. They make the experience so friendly and fun for my dog and he always comes home happily tired from playing and in such a good mood. They had fun updates for me about the friends he made and how well he ate and played. They're my go-to service for doggy daycare and long term boarding.

Boarded our two dogs for two weeks and they came home very happy. They were patient and kind especially with our little 17 year old. Will only take our dogs here. You can tell everyone there loves animals.

Took both our family dogs to get groomed today They both look great and were happy the whole time they were there. Very easy process professional friendly staff very clean place. Dogs were allowed to roam and check the place out safely. Worth the money will be back soon.Thanks for the cute corgi butt😍 …

Second Home provided excellent care for our cat when we were away, and was very accommodating when we had to reschedule our flight due to a family emergency. Staff also consistenly sent us updates and photos of our cat, and we can tell people working there are all very caring, responsible and they truly love animals. Thank you Second Home, I'll definitely come back in the future.

I was really nervous to board my dog for 8 days, but Second Home was great. Very responsive to questions and understanding. Being able to get my dog groomed while she was there was also a big benefit. I will definitely be using them again and recommend them whole heartedly.

Staff is fantastic! This was our first experience boarding a dog. My Corgi came home happy and exhausted from all the play time and personal attention. Appreciated the worry free weekend. We will definitely be back thank you!

I had my cat boarded here for one week and it went well. They give the cats plenty of space in their "catio" enclosures and they get to be out in the play room often. It made me feel better knowing they cared about my cat's well being and wanted her to have a nice time. Also well priced compared to other places that didn't offer as much space for the cats.

Best boarding place in DM Metro!! I can’t say enough about Second Home staff and beautiful facility. It’s brand new and spotlessly clean. It’s behind the The Dollar Tree off of Grand Ave. The staff is so caring and helpful. Their prices are super reasonable too. Your pets will love coming here! I wouldn’t take my dog anywhere else.

This place is owned by our veterinarian. That's how we found out about it. They are all absolutely wonderful people. My dogs seemed to genuinely enjoy it there. We will absolutely use them again when we need to leave town.

I’ve boarded both of my dogs as well as one of my cats at Wil-a-lo several times, and have always been absolutely satisfied with their customer service. My dogs enjoy their stay, so much so that the older one doesn’t want to leave with me when I pick her up. But most important is their attention to detail- my cat will ingest bedding, blankets, potty pads, toys, etc. when left to his own devices. So it is absolutely imperative that the boarding facility understands this caveat, and I’m so happy that Wil-a-lo does. Peace of mind while vacationing = worth every penny.

TLDR: Amazing service and prices. You’ll get more out of the experience and so will your pet if you request the play sessions and outdoor nature walks.

Great place and very welcoming, I was able to find the place easily as they had a sign jutted out for people to see before they enter the kennel area. *Note*- I parked in the first driveway as it might be hard to maneuver your car if you parked right next to the kennels area but it was a very short walk. The staff was welcoming and kind. I loved that they are open for two hours on Sunday for us to pick up our dogs instead of waiting the next day. They offer nature walks for a reasonable price ( I paid for one walk for 16 dollars- 8 dollars per dog) and the dog's kennels go out to the backyard. I was not able to see the backyard in whole- just briefly, and it looked fine from that brief moment. I would come back again. I posted 4/5 as I have to go back several times to give it a "in-depth" review but overall, a great first impression.

They took great care of my dogs

Upon picking up my dog, I was handed a misshapen, soiled dog bed. When I asked what happened the young girl first told me my dog was chewing on it so it was taken out of her cage. When I asked if my dog been without a bed for the entire weekend she changed her story to say that she had just now taken out the bed because I was coming to pick up the dog. When I asked why it was soiled, she said it was possible that my dog had stepped in her own poo and then laid down. When I asked how my dog would have been in a scenario that there was enough of her own poo to step in, she changed her story to say that it had been raining and it was mud, though the dog bed did not smell like mud. For food, I had filled up a pail with ~6cups of food for the weekend with instructions to feed her a half cup in the morning and evening. The pail was returned to me empty even though she should have only eaten 2 cups in the duration of her stay. Lastly, my dog had a scrape on her nose. When I asked the owner for an explanation he said this wasn't unusual for a first stay, he didn't know what the dog was supposed to be fed (despite the note in plain sight on the pail) and that if I got my dog back without any illnesses I should be satisfied. Needless to say, I was not. I would not recommend this kennel to anyone and don't know how they've managed to stay in business. A couple weeks after posting this my dog got a staph infection that I can only link to Wil a Lo. When I wrote to the kennel owner to ask for a refund for our stay, he replied that he would consider refunding me if I took down this review. Needless to say, the money is not as important to me as letting others know my experience so they can avoid this establishment.

We started boarding our mini aussie here just a month back. Our dog is extremely anxious and we have struggled boarding him due to his reactivity to fear. Morgan at Wil-A-Lo was completely understanding and patient of our situation. She didn't make me feel bad about our request to have him boarded and specific requirements due to his anxiety. She has been a life-saver and I would recommend their care to anyone boarding their furbaby

I'm VERY disappointed with Wil-A-Lo Kennels today. When i got there thd music was full blast! My husband asked if they could get our dog's nails trimmed and if they could feed him and they didn't. The bag with his stuff was put who knows where, they didn't even know. I've taken my dog there before and I NEVER get a report of how he did but today the lady there saw my disappointment and said he had sooooo much fun, etc... Yet she didn't know anything about what we had asked. All they had to say was No we can't do that or no we don't have room for your dog. Now I'm questioning the other times I've taken my dog there.

My fur babies are excited when we show up. They are very comfortable with the staff. The staff is great and I feel my fur babies are well cared for.

Really attuned to behavior and needs of animals. My pup is always excited when he arrives and he literally hugs staff goodbye when he leaves. They are excellent.

Shiloh, our pup had been attending doggie daycare there for several months and loves it. He goes two days a week and on the two days that he's goes regularly he knows it's time to play with his doggy friends. The price is fair and the service and caregiving to our dog and the others is outstanding.

I have called several times to schedule a tour or to get on a waitlist as a new customer. The girls that answer the phone are very nice but act like they have no idea how to process this request and always promise that a manager will call me back. A manager has never returned my call.

My dogs love going to daycare! The staff is wonderful here and play, love on and give lots of pets. Daycare also has fun posts on social media, contest and photo booths. We've also met some amazing dog parents through Downtown Doggy Daycare. I recommend them to everyone at the dog park!

Shiloh loves going to Downtown Doggy Daycare for his two full days of care and fun each week. He gets in the car happy and worn out. I'm grateful for his being tired. As a puppy, he eases into the evening relaxed. We appreciate the staff and how caring they are towards him. The Pawgress reports are fun to get. Highly recommend D. D. Daycare!

The staff at Downtown Doggy Daycare are all wonderful. Katelyn is over the top, so warm and welcoming. We love it and feel lucky to have found a spot for Lucy there. Outstanding 10 stars out of 5. :)

My 2 Australian Shepherds had the most amazing time at Downtown Doggy Daycare!! They did boarding for 3 days. I got text message updates on how they were doing each day, and pictures! The dogs came home very happy and very worn out. I felt at ease with them there, and am very appreciative of how well they were taken care of! Thank you Downtown Doggy Daycare for taking great care of our pups!! Skye and Elsie will definitely be back!

We love everything about downtown doggy daycare. Our dogs have been going there for about 3 years and we couldn’t imagine going anywhere else. The staff is always smiling and happy to greet every dog, they know every dog by name and most owners. We look forward to all the fun events they have every month! At downtown doggy your not just paying for dog sitting or boarding it’s like a big family! Bronx can’t wait for Friday’s so he can spend the day with his favorite people and friends!

Downtown doggy daycare is great! My GSP has been going there for years and he loves it. He always comes home tired from all the fun that he had. The boarding service is also awesome. It’s good to know that we can leave him somewhere safe that he also loves being at. Highly recommended!

I've been bringing my dachshund mix here ever since he was 3 months old. He loves it! He always gets so excited when he realizes where we are. They always greet him excitely by name and he just eats up the attention. You can check out your furry friend on the doggy cam. They take terrific pics of your dog having fun also! I have one of mine enjoying pool time. The staff is extremely knowledgable and very helpful. I will be boarding my dogs in the near future and I know they will be taken great care of so I will not have any worries. I rave to my family and friends how much we love Downtown Doggy Daycare and I highly recommend them to anyone.

Our Dog Tank has been going to DDD for almost 5 years. He goes once a week, it is the highlight of his week. He loves seeing all his friends. He especially loves the summer months when he gets play in the water. The staff is very friendly, we also use their boarding services a few times a year when we travel.

Tiffany is THE BEST she helped us last year and this year. Gave my kitty the meds he needed. We don't normally go on vacation but Tiffany gives us peace mind when we have to leave our babies.

Wow!!! Tiffany is the best pet care service I’ve ever had! I was in need of someone at various and last minute times because of my work schedule and I could not be happier with my service from Tiffany. My dog Oakley loves her! She was so caring and took her time to make sure he was well taken care of. It is always stressful meeting someone new for my fur baby, but Tiffany made it so smooth. I recommend her 100%!!!

Tiffany has cared for our pets on several occasions, the best thing about Tiffany is her passion for her work. She is always on time, professional and a great communicator. You always get a text or email explaining in detail how the visit and experience was. She is very trustworthy and best of all the pets love to see her!

Tiffany is great, all our animals love her! She is thoughtful, attentive and reliable, and gives them all individual attention. One of our dogs can be high energy and the other can be a little "high maintenance", and Tiffany also took a LOT of time and took a lot of notes on things to watch for with each one. It's good to know they are in good hands. She's not just there to walk your dogs, she's there to give them good experiences

We've had a few pet sitters in the past, all of whom were good, but Tiffany was exceptional. Her expertise, genuine love for animals, and regular updates gave us peace of mind while we were away from our dogs. She took terrific care of our diabetic senior pup and administered her insulin shots like a pro. She also worked with our 4 month old puppy, encouraging good manners and making sure he had plenty of walks and opportunities to play. We loved getting videos and pictures, and felt like Tiffany was treating our furry family members with the same love and care we do. She is incredibly trustworthy, thorough, knowledgeable, and eager to make pets as comfortable and happy as possible while in her care. We heartily recommend her!

Tiffany at Pet Caregiver checked in on my cat for 5 days while I was away on vacation. That she's a vet tech gave me so much peace of mind as my cat is 16 and I can be a worrier. She was great about sending me daily updates while I was gone, which was fantastic! My cat was well cared for and loved all the pets and attention from her. I'll definitely be using her services again and have already recommended her to a friend who has hired her too!

Tiffany has not watched my pets personally, as I don't have any currently, but I can speak to her great knowledge of caring for animals and her absolute love for animals. I would absolutely 100 percent trust Tiffany with my animals.

You will not be sorry. Tiffany is a caring and knowledgeable caregiver who goes the extra mile always. She took extra special care of our diabetic pup who became ill and had to be taken to emergency vet while we were out of town, making a very stressful situation so much easier. Cannot say enough nice things about her!!!

Hi this is Petey from Ankeny - I'm a 6 y/o chihuahua - Tiffany cared for me giving Subq fluids intravenously when I had Fanconi Syndrome due to chicken jerky treats - I was one day away from dying before going to vet med at ISU for 5 nights - Then Tiffany stepped in after my release and continued everything that was needed - She trimmed my nails, cleaned me up and helped me through a very tough time - Tiffany still comes to my home, trims my nails and let's my mom and dad know if she sees anything that needs attention - Tiffany is the best!

My dog bolt loves coming to this facility! After having issues with a previous daycare it was nice to know he could have some fun with other dogs and I wouldn’t have to worry about him being taken care of. They make sure each pet has had proper medical and vaccines before coming to join them for play. A wonderful place with nice friendly people. Bolt says thank you!

My best buddy Wrigley recently had a 10 day stay with them. When I picked him up he looked great and very happy. First time boarding him somewhere that he wasn’t mad at me afterwards. Can tell he had a great time with their staff and could tell from talking with them that they really care for him as if he was their own dog. Thanks to everyone there that made his stay so great.

Avondale Pet Resort and Avondale Vet is truly an amazing place!!!! I recommend it to anyone looking for a vet, for doggie daycare and grooming. I have been taking my dog here almost a year now and have never had an issue with anyone. Every employee is friendly and greets me with a smile each time I walk in. Anytime I have a question or need to come in with a checkup/emergency, they are always willing to answer my questions completely. The veterinarians are very caring and will even call you the next day to make sure your pet is doing okay! That to me is AMAZING service. I know that my dog is in wonderful hands when I leave her with them and after she gets home from daycare I know she had a blast during the day. Definitely check this place out, trust me its worth your time and money.

I just boarded my 7 month old Labradoodle at Avondale a few weeks ago and would not recommend this place in the least. This is our first dog and first time boarding so I made sure to call and ask questions and confirm our appointment. I should have done more research as the customer service for the most part was extremely poor. However, I was recommended by a friend and thought I would check it out as other options were limited. I was aware prior to drop off that she would need a kennel cough vaccine (by my regular vet, not Avondale) even though records were sent a week in advance. Avondale offered to do it during her stay to save a trip to the vet. Great! Everything seemed fine until the day of drop off. No one bothered to tell me that on Sunday's they do not open until 10 for drop off, even though I had mentioned I'd drop her off around 7:30 or 8 that morning. Here we are waiting....once we finally get in, they advise me that my puppy will need a laundry list of other vaccines as well and it will be around $80 to "get her caught up." I take my puppy regularly to a local vet and she is up to date. However, Avondale requires these same vaccines every 6 months instead of a year. I had no other option but to get her vaccinated again at this point. We luckily were only boarding her a few days, meanwhile I called routinely every day to check on my fur baby and was told she had limited appetite but nothing concerning. Typically she does get moody with one vaccine, let alone several. They gave her some wet food to my knowledge and things seemed fine after that per what they told me. Upon picking her up, they brought my dog out covered in feces and urine. I mean head to toe covered! The smell was something indescribable! My dog is very well potty trained and hates a dirty kennel at home, so this was absolutely unacceptable and shocking. Had they have advised me that she was covered in her own feces and urine I would have happily paid for her to be groomed and bathed. NOTHING was mentioned! This poor dog was just absolutely terrified and inconsolable for hours after picking her up. I've never seen her so scared and alert the whole time we've had her, so that in itself is concerning. I was told during the course of her board that I would receive pictures and updates but I was the one who had to call and never once received any notification. I had then requested for her veterinarian/vaccine records that were done at Avondale to be sent to our regular veterinarian and they still have not been two weeks later! I would not recommend this place to anyone!

They took great care of our two dogs when we boarded them which is why the 3 stars. Otherwise, they nickel and dime you for everything. We weren't informed that our dogs need a flu vaccination (maybe a handful of boarding places require it) so when we dropped our dogs off, it had to be done by them- $30 per dog for that. Plus, $30 per dog for a fecal test. Both of these could have been done through our vet at a much cheaper cost if we had been informed that these needed to be done! Also, $4 per medication that needs to be administered to our dog per day. $26 for that. We were quoted at $160 and ended up having to pay $300 for 2.5 day stay!!! Absolutely absurd. Will not be boarding here again.

They charge double what we typically pay for grooming and are unwilling to make accommodations for dogs with anxiety. My dog has terrible containment anxiety, needs to be medicated, and still will hyperventilate when kenneled and they couldn’t find a way to groom him without “extensive” kenneling (their words) and keeping him for 8+ hours. Kennel staff were rude and condescending. I would give zero stars if i could.

We have boarded our dog anytime we go out of town for the past two years. The staff is always friendly and helpful. Their facility is clean (they gave me a tour) and they make sure the dogs are all up to date on their vaccinations before they can stay, which gives an owner peace of mind. They also have scheduled play time for the dogs for an extra small fee. Plus they give her a bath everytime at no charge! We will continue to take our dog to Avondale everytime we need a boarder.

We have been bringing our dogs here for close to 5 years I think. They have always treated our dogs like family, calling them by name when they walk through the door and always happy to see them. Prior to Avondale, we had taken our lab to another boarding facility where she began having seizures, seemingly unrelated, however once we switched to Avondale the seizures tapered off and eventually stopped completely. When we added a pit bull to our family a couple years ago they didn't blink but loved on him just the same. We are proud to call Avondale our pup's home away from home.

We have been taking our Lab Bernie to Avondale pet resort for around a year now and we have had nothing but great things to say about the staff and how well they treat Bernie! Sarah has worked with Bernie and continues to go above and beyond her job description to ensure Bernie is happy while we are away. We are so thankful for the care that is given and recommend Avondale to everyone. Thank You!- Kyle, Stacey and Bernie

Won't go anywhere else. For real. Great vets, Great staff and every service you can think of for your pets big or small. Absolutely cannot express how much they've done to help out our little dog.

Aunt Abby’s is awesome! Lori, Bethany & Abby were so friendly and helpful throughout our initial meeting and while taking care of our two dogs while on vacation. We can’t thank them enough and would highly recommend them!

Auntie Abby’s Professional Pet Service is everything we were looking for and more in someone watching our fur family! We are very particular about our fur kids! Abby’s staff are professional and love doting on our crew. They go above and beyond to ensure your pets are safe and happy! I love that after each visit there is a detailed report and beautiful pictures of your fur buddies! When there was a concern about two of our dogs we received a call! We could not be happier with Auntie Abby’s Professional Pet Service!

We trusted our cats with Auntie Abby’s helpers Alissa and Amber over Thanksgiving break. They were kind, communicative, and detailed in their ability to cat sit for over a week! We came back to a clean home with the cats looking healthy and content. It was reassuring to get updates in the AM and PM while away that included photos and videos. Having dedicated pet sitters over the holidays in the same time frame each day felt like there were no “unknowns” in how our cats would adjust to us being gone so long. We will definitely use Auntie Abby’s again!

We cannot say enough good things about Auntie Abby’s and the wonderful sitters we’ve had for our dogs when we’ve been out of town. Traveling is difficult when your family members are left at home but with our wonderful sitters it makes it so much easier to leave them. Our dogs are treated like family by all of the sitters and all the wonderful photos and updates throughout the day are amazing to receive especially when you are missing them. From overnight stays to several weeks, each experience has been top notch and the communication is always excellent between sitters and we are always being updated on how each of our dogs are doing. We are so thankful for Auntie Abby’s!!!

We recently used Auntie Abby’s while out of the country & on a longer trip. They came highly recommended by some friends. Our sitter & Auntie Abby’s more than exceeded our expectations. The communication, attention to detail, & offer to help with a power outage was above & beyond. They sent messages, photos, & videos via an app. It is extremely easy to use & helps relieve any anxiety about being gone. We looked forward to those updates so much! Our sitter provided great detail in how our pet was behaving, eating, etc. We could tell by the photos & videos that our pet LOVED our sitter - constantly snuggling & playing for 5 hours a day. We will definitely be having her watch our fur baby in the future! This company is extremely professional & we highly recommend!

We were completely thrilled with the care Magoo received from Emily with Aunt Abby’s! The detailed updates and pictures put us at ease while we were away. We will entrust our favorite boy to Aunt Abby’s care again and again. THANK YOU!

We love Abby and crew (shoutout to Heather). They give our pup wonderful care when we are away. They always send lots of pictures, give a written update and clean/refill pup’s water dish.

It was so wonderful to have the peace of mind to know that our cat was well cared for while my family was away on vacation! Jennifer and Amber did a great job taking care of her and offered us lots of good communication during every time they visited her.

Auntie Abby’s pet sitting service has been a lifesaver for our family and golden retriever, Bella ! We trust Abby’s amazing staff ! Morgan and Brenda are Bella’s pet Nannie’s and she loves them. I know that Bella is in good hands when we leave her with them . Auntie Abby’s is great at communicating and the staff is so reliable . Morgan and Brenda send updates during and after the scheduled sitting time . They make sure that Bella has plenty of water and playtime while they stay with her. I recommend Auntie Abby’s pet sitting service to all of my family and friends😊

Best group of dog sitters/walkers in town. They do far more than just visit your dog, they try to understand it’s specific needs. Every member of their team is kind and professional. They have also been flexible and patient when I needed to book last minute appointments or change locations for visits. Plus they send you darling photos of your pups at play during the visit. Highly recommend.

I have been using Fetch! for about 2 months now and I absolutely love their services. The set up was thorough and everything was explained to me up front so there were no surprises or confusion. From there, I use their app to book services and get updates via photos and notes. The booking and communication could not be easier. My dog loves their weekly services and has received top notch care.

Thank you for your 5 Star review! - Fetch! Pet Care of Central Iowa