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“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!”
“Kendra saved the day! After two pet sitters cancelled, she was available on short notice and was FANTASTIC! She went out of her way to make us comfortable with her and my pug LOVED her. They got along famously, and it was a wonderful experience. If I could give 6 stars, I would.”
“Allison was absolutely amazing for my dogs, Willie and Clementine! She sent pictures, texts, and let me know how they were doing every day. I had a lot of anxiety leaving them with a sitter, but she went above and beyond for them! I am excited for her to come back and watch them again soon!”
“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!”
“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.”
“We were so happy that Jessie was available to take care of our fur babies while we were visiting family out of state. This is the second time she has helped us out and we hope to have her back again someday. It's comforting to know our pets are in good hands when we are away. Jessie is awesome and we would highly recommend her.”
“Megan was a huge blessing to us! She came over prior to our trip to meet us, go over our house rules, and meet the dogs (German Shepherd and Pointer/Hound). While we were gone she sent daily updates with their activities and photos. They consistently looked happy and healthy. When we returned the house was clean and tidy, and the dogs were happy as could be. We will defintely be asking Megan to house/dog sit in the future!”
“Jodie took such great care of our dog Otis and our two kitties! This was my first time using Rover and it was a great experience. Jodie had great communication each day and walked my dog multiple times which he loved! Will definitely book her again!”
“This is the 3rd time we book Angie and she has been so great every single time. We have 3 pups and one of them was just diagnosed with diabetes and Angie did so good giving Zoey her insulin shot. We will definitely book with her for future travel. 😃”
“Yasmin is amazing! We are from out of town and needed care for our two dogs while we attended a family wedding. Yasmin patiently stayed for 8 hours at our rental walking, feeding, playing, and babying our fur babies. Our Sr. Lab has a multitude of phobias and can be challenging but Yasmin was patient and kind. All while dealing with our 1 year old Mini Aussi. I can’t wait to visit again and have her back. She is a life saver!”
About: I’ve had dogs my whole life, and I have always been a trustworthy, responsible individual. Dogs of all kinds bring me so much joy, and I would love to get to know your pets! I have experience caring for dogs of all ages. I also have a lot of experience with cats! I’m currently home visiting my family for the month of April so I have a completely open schedule. If you need me to watch your fur babies, I have nothing but time!! I will love your pets like they are mine! I will always keep them on a leash when we are out on walks, and I will be sure to watch them closely in their yard for home visits!
“Great communication and daily photos/videos. This was our first time leaving our dog, so she didn't eat for the first day we were gone. We collaborated on some problem solving, and she decided she could eat again with the help of some peanut butter. House was well cared for, as well.”
“Jennifer was great with our pups! She came over ahead of time to meet the dogs and learn about what they needed. Our house was kept clean and we were updated throughout the entire stay. Our pups were in good hands!!”
About: I have been around animals all throughout my life. I am recently new to the rover community and looking to get a step in the door. I am comfortable around any sort of animal and am willing to adapt and learn as I go. I am currently a student but have a lot of free time on my hands! I love to go on walks and would love to take your fur baby outside! I have a fenced in backyard and a friendly dog that loves to play. I take my dog on daily walks and am qualified to give her oral medication daily. She gets lots of pets and pup cups to know she feels loved.
Over 547 pet parents in Ankeny have booked house sitting
Ankeny pet parents share their Rover experiences
Allison was absolutely amazing for my dogs, Willie and Clementine! She sent pictures, texts, and let me know how they were doing every day. I had a lot of anxiety leaving them with a sitter, but she went above and beyond for them! I am excited for her to come back and watch them again soon!
Megan did a wonderful job of caring for our 2 dogs, cat, and home for 8 days. Our youngest dog is under a year and can be a handful at times and our other dog requires daily eye drops, but Megan managed their care without issue. Megan also took very good care of our home, even washed all the towels and linens used during her stay! She cared for our pets and home as of they were her own and we will use her services again.
We were so happy we could get Tia again on short notice. My dogs love Tia. She left my house very clean, as usual. She gives a good amount of updates & pictures, too. I have no stress when I am away because I know the pets & house will be taken care of excellently.
Travis watched our puppers over the Xmas holiday. He did so last minute and was great about adapting to changes (and a bit of a chaotic house) as Xmas plans shifted to include funeral plans. Our pups were happy and healthy looking when we returned and Travis was very responsive to communications while we were gone. Thanks again for everything, Travis!
Jennifer was amazing! She was timely with her responses, arrived exactly when she said she would, and provided great updates throughout the booking. We booked her last-minute over the Thanksgiving holiday, and it was so reassuring knowing our fur babies were being well cared for. We’re so grateful for her help, thank you so much, Jennifer!
It was our first (and definitely not our last) time having Alex dog sit our 4 dogs. He did an excellent job—we will absolutely book with him again! We received lots of updates and photos while we were away, and when we got back, the dogs were happy and the house was nice and clean. Highly recommend Alex’s services!
Elena was absolutely wonderful to work with! The meet and greet was great and she was very comfortable around my two Great Pyrenees dogs. She sent tons of updates and photos which I truly appreciated and asked questions if they came up. My dog had some unexpected health concerns come up right before her stay and she handled them with care and excellency! Definitely recommend and will book again!
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The median cost per night for house sitting in Ankeny is $40
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Sitters in Ankeny average 4 repeat house sitting clients
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 2026 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 2026, there are 643 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, 88% of Ankeny house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Ankeny have an average of 15 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.
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