House Sitting in Ankeny

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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
3 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Ankeny, IA, 50023

Zoe was an absolute blessing! My doggo (who adored zoe) had some extra care that he needed and Zoe was more than willing. Absolutely will use her again!

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Kendra H.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
50 reviews
14 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Ankeny, IA, 50023

Kenrda was fantastic! She offered to come by and meet the pups a few days before the booking to make sure all things were comfortable. We really appreciated that so the pups could meet her and we could get a feel for how they were with her and for my wife and I to meet her as well. When she was here she paid close attention to feeding instructions and other details etc. and took notes. Kendra is very professional, kind, a relaxed vibe, on-time and great with the pups. She sent us updates on potty breaks, food intake and pictures when the pups were chilling out, with great response times anytime we reached out to her to check in. We could not tell someone was at our house when we returned. We appreciated her being very clean and respectful of our home and of course our pups. Will will re-book with her again for sure. Thanks Kendra :-)

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Jessie W.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
25 reviews
8 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Ankeny, IA, 50023

Jessie was so patient with our high energy puppy. We booked her last minute after a rescheduled appointment. She has a super impressive resume, and was very polite and responsible. Kept me updated the entire trip.

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Kennedy M.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
31 reviews
10 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Ankeny, IA, 50021

Kennedy did an amazing job! She sent us numerous photos of our dogs throughout the house sitting process and gave detailed noted on how the dogs were doing. I really appreciated her communication and consistency

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Brooke M.
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Nancy P.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
54 reviews
8 repeat clients
53 years of experience
Ankeny, IA, 50021

Nancy was amazing!!!! She sent us pictures every day. Took them for walks and gave their meds. Our old ladies are a lot and she never once complained. We would definitely use her again!!!!

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Lexi B.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
25 reviews
6 repeat clients
13 years of experience
Ankeny, IA, 50023

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.

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Emma P.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
3 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Ankeny, IA, 50023

About: Hi! I’m Emma, a reliable and caring pet sitter who loves spending time with animals. I recently returned from a year of traveling in Australia, where I used TrustedHousesitters to care for cats and dogs while exploring new places. This gave me experience following different routines, keeping pets comfortable, and forming bonds with animals from all over. At home, I have two dogs and two cats that I adore. Growing up with pets taught me the basics of feeding, grooming, and giving plenty of love. I’ve also cared for pets for neighbors, friends, and family, including senior dogs and those with special needs. Now that I’m back in the U.S., I’m excited to continue pet sitting and helping local pet owners have peace of mind while they’re away. My weekends are typically very open, so I’m often available for additional bookings, and I’m always happy to help with holiday visits when pet owners need reliable care the most. I’m incredibly reliable and flexible—just let me know in advance if you need my services. I give pets the same care and attention as they would receive at home—following their feeding and medication schedules, keeping things clean, and providing plenty of love and play. I focus on each pet’s unique needs to make sure they feel safe, happy, and comfortable.

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Megan C.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
21 reviews
3 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Ankeny, IA, 50023

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.

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Sitter Profile Image: Emily B.
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Emily B.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
2 repeat clients
1 year of experience
Ankeny, IA, 50023

Emily was amazing with our pups! They were so relaxed with her and loved having here there ☺️ we will definitely use her for our pups sitter!

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Nadine H.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
26 reviews
11 repeat clients
45 years of experience
Johnston, IA, 50131

Nadine watched Bodhi for me while we were out of state, she was amazing! I got daily updates and pictures and was not worried about him at all while we were gone. She took such great care of him!

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Adrianne H.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
4 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Ankeny, IA, 50021

Adrianne took wonderful care of Oliver. She kept us updated and sent pictures throughout the weekend. Oliver has a happy pup when we returned, we will definitely be booking her again!

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Jodie E.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
55 reviews
15 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Ankeny, IA, 50023

Jodie and her girls offered outstanding care for our dog while we were out of the country for two weeks on vacation. She sent pictures and comments every day which showed how well he was doing. It was so nice having him cared for in his home as he gets anxious in other types of care. She is the best. We will continue to book Jodie!

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Sitter Profile Image: Allison G.
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Allison G.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
1 repeat client
10 years of experience
Ankeny, IA, 50021

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!

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Molly M.
Sitter Profile Image: Taylor D.
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Taylor D.
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$50
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2 years of experience
Ankeny, IA, 50023

About: Back in middle school and high school I up I used to watch and walk family friends dogs. I have experience in giving medication to animals. I’m moving back in with my parents for a few months. I don’t have a part time job or anything so I have a lot of free time on my hands. I provide care for dogs in the client’s home, including feeding, fresh water, exercise, companionship, and following any specific care instructions. I also offer dog walking to help keep pets active, happy, and on their regular routine.

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Abbie D.
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$30
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10 years of experience
Ankeny, IA, 50023

About: I provide dependable, attentive care and treat every pet like they’re my own. I’m comfortable caring for dogs and cats with different personalities, energy levels, and routines, and I understand how important consistency and patience are while owners are away. I can help with feeding schedules, walks, playtime, medication reminders, litter box care, and giving pets plenty of attention and companionship. I’m especially focused on making pets feel safe, comfortable, and stress-free in their home environment, while also keeping owners updated with photos and communication throughout the stay. Pet care fits naturally into my routine because I have a flexible schedule and genuinely enjoy spending time with animals. I’m able to plan my days around walks, feeding schedules, playtime, and check-ins to make sure pets get consistent attention and care. I’m also reliable with communication and updates, so owners can feel comfortable knowing their pets are being well cared for while they’re away. I focus on creating a safe, comfortable, and low-stress environment for every pet in my care. In a client’s home, I follow their pet’s normal routine as closely as possible, including feeding schedules, walks, playtime, medications if needed, and any household rules or instructions. I make sure pets always have fresh water, a clean space, and plenty of attention and supervision. I’m respectful of clients’ homes, keep communication open with regular updates and photos, and prioritize making pets feel secure and cared for while their owners are away.

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Abby D.
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$35
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4.9 out of 5 stars
16 reviews
5 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Altoona, IA, 50009

I always know my elderly cat is in good hands with Abby. She does a nice job of taking care of him, and he barely notices that I'm gone. Thanks Abby!

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Sitter Profile Image: Elizabeth F.
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Elizabeth F.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
22 reviews
7 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Ankeny, IA, 50021

Beth took great care of my pups while I was gone. I got pics and updates, as well. Very good with dogs. She also was a great house setter!

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Sitter Profile Image: Mackenzie W.
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Mackenzie W.
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$75
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5.0 out of 5 stars
126 reviews
32 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Union Park, Des Moines, IA, 50313

Anthony and Mackenzie were great! We loved getting all the photos and videos of our pups enjoying their sleepover with their new friends and the pups really seemed to enjoy their weekend. They are so relaxed and exhausted that we know they had a great time. Would definitely use these guys again!

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Jason C.
Sitter Profile Image: Alexa P.
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Alexa P.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
1 repeat client
20 years of experience
ANKENY, IA, 50023

Alexa did a fantastic job watching our 13 yo dog in our home. She even shoveled the deck so our girl could have some playtime in backyard after a heavy snow. I highly recommend her to anyone needing care for their pet.

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Sitter Profile Image: Yasmin M.
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Yasmin M.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
79 reviews
30 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Drake, Des Moines, IA, 50311

Yasmin took amazing care of our sweet girl for 5 days. She was meticulous and adjusted to exactly how we needed Juniper cared for. She sent updates every few hours and made me feel at ease being away.

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Pamela took wonderful care of our dog, Ozzy, while we were away for the weekend. From the start, she was communicative, reliable, and clearly cared about making sure he was comfortable and well cared for. We received updates and photos throughout his stay, which gave us great peace of mind while we were traveling. We would absolutely trust her to watch Ozzy again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a dependable and caring pet sitter. Thank you, Pamela, for taking such great care of our boy!

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Kelly R.
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We can't day enough good things about Kayla and how she is with our girls. Kayla is very respectful of our home while his sitting and takes great care of our girls! Thank you Kayla for being so great!

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Dottie S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Emily was absolutely fantastic! From the moment we connected, she was professional, communicative, and genuinely caring. She treated my pet like family and went above and beyond to make sure everything was taken care of while I was away. The updates, photos, and attention to detail gave me complete peace of mind. It was obvious that my pet was happy, comfortable, and receiving plenty of love and attention. Coming home to a well-cared-for, relaxed pet made all the difference. If you’re looking for someone trustworthy, responsible, and truly passionate about animals, I cannot recommend Emily highly enough. I would gladly book with her again and encourage anyone considering her services to do the same.

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Jonathan B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Longest trip away from our fur babies that we’ve done, Colleen took perfect care of them! She did everything we asked and the dogs were very happy doggies. You can tell Colleen is a pro, if she has availability she’s definitely who I’d book with. Thanks for taking great care of our fur babies!

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Haley B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

WOW! Missy was amazing. She took my puppy on several long walks. She even cleaned my apartment for me. Also had great communication. Definitely would ask her to sit again for me! :)

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Talon P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

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!

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Molly M.
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She was wonderful dog sitting for our French bulldog Luna. She stayed over, walked and feed the baby. I would highly recommend her again. Thank you

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Nate C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Zoe took excellent care of our dog and cat while we were away. She took the time to get to know both pets as they are both reserved. I highly recommend Zoe!

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Katie S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Jodi was wonderful with my dog. She is reliable and dependable. I went out of the country for 2 weeks and never worried at all about my dog and house!

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Nora W.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

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.

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Cindy G.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

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.

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Dayna P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Kennedy did an amazing job with our boy! She did a meet and greet, was on time, communicated very well! Did everything we asked! We will be using her again!

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Karly T.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Emilee is the best pet sitter we have had. She sent daily pictures and updates. My dogs loved her and missed her when she left. I would 100% have her pet sitter again. Very trustworthy and cares about how much we love our dogs.

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Jana C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

She did a wonderful job taking care of my dog!! She asked questions when needed and was very attentive! I will definitely be rebooking in the future!

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Molleigh R.
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Nancy was great with Josey & we would definitely use her again. Enjoyed the pictures & video of our fur baby while we were gone.

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Mary S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

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!

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Jason C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Ashlee was wonderful! Our dogs had a lot of fun with her, and we appreciated her frequent updates and pictures! Definitely would recommend.

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Emily W.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

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!

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Megan B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Our pups love Angeline and we do too! She's responsible, follows directions, is communicative, and spends time playing with and walking our dogs. Highly recommend!

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Julie S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

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!

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Debora M.
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House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Ankeny on Rover as of Jun 2026 was about $45 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.

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As of Jun 2026, there are 640 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, 90% 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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