House Sitting in Ankeny
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1. Ashlee M.

“Thank you so much! The dogs were so happy when we got home. Ashlee communicated with us the whole time and sent pics of the pups and cat. She made sure they felt comfortable and safe with her. 10/10 !!!”


2. Taylor B.
“Taylor was very friendly and conscientious. She was also quite capable and was able to give one dog some meds. She communicated often. The dogs were happy and the house was clean when we came home. 😊”


3. Nancy P.

“Nancy stayed at our house for two nights and was great with our two cats! One needs liquid medicine administered twice a day and she handled it with no problem. Nancy was very communicative, and sent pics & videos for us to see how well our kitties were doing while we were away. We will feel perfectly comfortable using Nancy again!”




4. Kendra M.

“Kendra stayed with our two dogs for a weekend, and is so wonderful! I am typically a worry wart, but she made everything so easy and took great care of our boys! We will definitely book her again ??☺️”


5. Caleb V.

“Took great care of our pups.”


6. Nadine H.

“Nadine was absolutely professional, always sent me pictures and little notes about anything going on with my dog. Followed instructions to the letter.”


7. Maura W.
“I’ve known Maura W. for years, and I can honestly say she’s one of the most reliable and caring people I know. She’s incredibly active and loves being outside, so dog walking is a perfect fit for her. Long walks aren’t just a chore for Maura—they’re something she truly enjoys. She grew up on a farm, so she’s always been around animals and knows how to care for them. She’s also the proud owner of a cat named Kitty, who she absolutely adores. Whether it’s dogs, cats, or anything in between, Maura has a natural ability to connect with animals. I can’t recommend her enough!”


8. Kennedy M.

“Kennedy took great care of our dogs and our home while we were away for the weekend. We felt comfortable knowing our dogs were in good hands and would definitely book with her again in the future!”


9. Mackenzie W.

“Anthony was so good with our 2 pups. He took on the stages of our puppy with potty training and chewing things up with no problems. Very communicative and great with dogs!”


10. Ian T.

“Ian watched our two dogs for several days. They were well taken care of and all of our directions were followed. We received picture updates and Ian responded to any messages sent.”


11. Jodie E.

“Jodie and her kiddos took such good care of our golden retriever! She sent a lot of updates and photos. Our house was left in perfect shape and Jodie had great communication. Highly recommend! We will be using Jodie again… Gus will be so excited!”


12. Jennifer H.

“Jennifer was absolutely wonderful. Quick response, laid back, friendly, and absolutely great with our elderly pup!”


13. Angie M.

“Our two boys love Angie! She’s very attentive, and treats our boys like her own. Love the pics and updates she sends throughout the day! She’s very flexible and we highly recommend her. Will definitely continue booking with Angie!!”


14. Jenna R.

“Jenna is a genuine joy. Her immensely warm demeanor and professional presence made us feel incredibly comfortable leaving our crew of silly misfits in her care during our first partnership with Rover. Responsible, respectful and a real pleasure to work only begins to describe her and her gift of service. We are truly blessed to consider her to be a member of our pack. Thank you for you, Jenna! 💜”


15. Mal V.


“Did a great job sitting my dog and kept my place very clean! She was attentive to my dog’s needs and asked questions when needed. Highly recommended!”


16. Kayla G.
“Kayla is such a wonderful & reliable person! She's taken care of our 2 dogs on multiple occasions. She is so loving and caring towards the dogs! She spends her time actually interacting with them; it's not just a job to her. My dogs always get super excited when she comes over. I never have to worry about them getting lonely while we are out of town if Kayla is watching over them! She is great at verifying and asking questions if needed. I highly recommend Kayla!”


17. Lexi B.

“Lexi took great care of our older dog in our home this past weekend. On the house sitting side, she was a perfect house guest. We would definitely use her again in the future, and i would recommend her to anyone in need of pet sitting.”


18. Kiska D.
About: I have had dogs since I was but 8 years old and cared for them ever since. I have babysat friends’ dogs and take care of my own puppy daily, in addition to pet sitting for cats. I absolutely love animals and spending time around them. I am currently a full time online student at DMACC and nanny after school, with full weekend and daytime availability. Thus, I will usually have more than enough time to care for pets! I have my own puppy who is two, Nova, who loves other dogs, if you have a dog who does well with others, as well as access to a dog park. I am also comfortable taking care of pets in your home!


19. Rose K.
“Rose was a wonderful house/dog sitter while we were away! She was very responsive with our questions and sent daily pictures and videos of the pups. We could tell they were comfortable with her as they were acting like their usual goofy selves in the videos. She did an excellent job of keeping the house tidy, bringing in our mail and we especially appreciated that she brought in all our packages as we are getting married in a month and have wedding gifts delivered almost daily. We will certainly be hiring Rose again and she made us feel very comfortable being with our dogs in our house. Would highly recommend her to anyone who is in need of trustworthy, caring and reliable dog care!”


20. Cameron L.

“Cameron did a great job with our two large dogs that believe they are still puppies! The dogs were very well taken care of and loved. When Pookie and Belvedere had a rough first night, Cameron communicated with me and we found a way to help them both out. House was in great shape when we got home. We appreciated Cameron’s photos of our dogs and communication.”
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House Sitting FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Rover
House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Ankeny on Rover as of Apr 2025 was about $40 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A house sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your needs.
As of Apr 2025, there are 613 house sitters in Ankeny. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect house sitter near you. As a reminder, house sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your house’s safety.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple house sitters about your booking. Typically, 91% of Ankeny house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Ankeny have an average of 14 years of experience. House sitters with repeat customers have an average of 4 repeat clients. Experience can vary from house sitter to house sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare house sitters in Ankeny.
Heading out of town? It’s easy to book a 5-star house sitter to take care of your home. Book a house sitter to take care of your dog and cat, while keeping an eye on your property. And the best part? Your best friend gets to stay on their home turf. Ankeny house sitters are great for:
- Dogs who’d prefer to stay on their home turf
- Cats and caged pets
- Pet parents on a tight schedule
- Keeping an eye on your home and plants while you’re away
Yes! House sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your house sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your house sitter has access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals. In the rare event of any issues during a booking, rest easy knowing your pet is covered by the Rover Guarantee reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care.
Note: If your house sitter requested to cancel this booking, then they need to cancel from their account. Please contact them via Rover Messages.
We get it—sometimes plans change and you may need to cancel your house sitting service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your house sitter’s cancellation policy.
