Pet Sitting & Drop Ins in Arbor Peaks, Des Moines, IA
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Top rated Arbor Peaks pet sitters
“Monica showed up promptly for our drop in visit. She was awesome with both of our dogs. She gave plenty of belly rubs and we loved getting pictures of our babies! We will definitely be booking her to come back soon!”
“My dogs and cat were in such good hands. Highly recommend him. Will use again and again. Was in another country and he was so patient with my payment issue. I didn’t have to worry even at 3700 miles away.”
“Morgan was absolutely phenomenal! We have some older cats who require medication and she was a pro! Will definitely be reaching out again the next time we leave town.”
“Troy helped us out in a pinch today and was able to add an additional drop-in at the last minute. Our golden retriever has a mind of her own and he successfully navigated her routine. I will definitely contact Troy again.”
“Our pup LOVES Kassy! She has been amazing with her even as she goes through her teething phase, follows our routine and shows up on time. Our cat also loves Kassy which is big bonus points because he doesn’t like anyone but us!”
“Lisa is very caring and thorough. I had total peace of mind while on vacation that my cats were receiving proper care and attention. My cats and I couldn’t be happier with the service Lisa provides.”
“First time customer and it went perfect. PERFECT!!! Communication was great every day with pics of all our pets. We highly recommend Ash and we’re certain our cats and dogs do too. :-)”
“Daniel was so great with our dog! He took great care and updated us frequently with photos. We highly recommend Daniel for your dog sitting/walking needs as well! Thanks Daniel!!”
“This is my second time having Andrea and she is great! She remembered specifics about the kitties and always takes the best pictures of them so I don’t miss them too much. Thanks Andrea!”
“So happy we contacted Chelsie to watch our kitten! She put us at ease while we were away with updates, pictures and giving medicine to our kitten! We will definitely getting ahold of her again if we ever need a sitter and will let friends and family know about her! Thank you again Chelsie ?”
“Tori was truly amazing! Words can’t express how grateful we are for her and how helpful she was! Tori is very flexible and truly cares for your pet and their wellbeing. She took care of our Spaghettio and always sent us great updates. Will be booking Tori again when we need a cat sitter again!”
“Allison is reliable, communicative, and very caring! She’s my go-to sitter when I’m out of town, and she always takes great care of my home and kitties. 10/10 recommend, thanks Allison!”
“Allison was a fantastic sitter for our cat Millie! She was very attentive and communicative throughout our trip with daily updates. I knew that Millie was in good hands and she sure showed it once we returned home. Will book again!”
“Tanya was extremely attentive to our cats while we were gone and very attuned to their body language and (obviously) non-verbal communication. She was also great at communicating with us. Couldn’t recommend a better caretaker - would gladly hire her again!”
“Thank you so much Yuejia! You did an exceptional job with our senior cat. He loved spending time with you. Thanks for always sending updates and doing a few extra things for us. We would absolutely trust you with Milo again and love to have you look after him. I definitely recommend you to all the cat owners and really appreciate all that you did!”
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Hanna G.Star Sitter
“Amazing as always, great attention to detail, and very commutative!”
Monica D.Star Sitter
“Monica showed up promptly for our drop in visit. She was awesome with both of our dogs. She gave plenty of belly rubs and we loved getting pictures of our babies! We will definitely be booking her to come back soon!”
Cory G.Star Sitter
“My dogs and cat were in such good hands. Highly recommend him. Will use again and again. Was in another country and he was so patient with my payment issue. I didn’t have to worry even at 3700 miles away.”
Morgan H.Star Sitter
“Morgan was absolutely phenomenal! We have some older cats who require medication and she was a pro! Will definitely be reaching out again the next time we leave town.”
Troy D.Star Sitter
“Troy helped us out in a pinch today and was able to add an additional drop-in at the last minute. Our golden retriever has a mind of her own and he successfully navigated her routine. I will definitely contact Troy again.”
Kassy D.Star Sitter
“Our pup LOVES Kassy! She has been amazing with her even as she goes through her teething phase, follows our routine and shows up on time. Our cat also loves Kassy which is big bonus points because he doesn’t like anyone but us!”
Lisa W.Star Sitter
“Lisa is very caring and thorough. I had total peace of mind while on vacation that my cats were receiving proper care and attention. My cats and I couldn’t be happier with the service Lisa provides.”
Ash B.Star Sitter
“First time customer and it went perfect. PERFECT!!! Communication was great every day with pics of all our pets. We highly recommend Ash and we’re certain our cats and dogs do too. :-)”
Daniel F.Star Sitter
“Daniel was so great with our dog! He took great care and updated us frequently with photos. We highly recommend Daniel for your dog sitting/walking needs as well! Thanks Daniel!!”
Andrea M.Star Sitter
“This is my second time having Andrea and she is great! She remembered specifics about the kitties and always takes the best pictures of them so I don’t miss them too much. Thanks Andrea!”
Chelsie L.
“So happy we contacted Chelsie to watch our kitten! She put us at ease while we were away with updates, pictures and giving medicine to our kitten! We will definitely getting ahold of her again if we ever need a sitter and will let friends and family know about her! Thank you again Chelsie ?”
Torina G.
“Tori was truly amazing! Words can’t express how grateful we are for her and how helpful she was! Tori is very flexible and truly cares for your pet and their wellbeing. She took care of our Spaghettio and always sent us great updates. Will be booking Tori again when we need a cat sitter again!”
Javon L.Star Sitter
“Very considerate, consistent with communication, and attentive to care details. My Kittens were well taken care of, would definitely book again. Thank you!”
Allison M.
“Allison is reliable, communicative, and very caring! She’s my go-to sitter when I’m out of town, and she always takes great care of my home and kitties. 10/10 recommend, thanks Allison!”
Allison G.Star Sitter
“Allison was a fantastic sitter for our cat Millie! She was very attentive and communicative throughout our trip with daily updates. I knew that Millie was in good hands and she sure showed it once we returned home. Will book again!”
Tanya H.Star Sitter
“Tanya was extremely attentive to our cats while we were gone and very attuned to their body language and (obviously) non-verbal communication. She was also great at communicating with us. Couldn’t recommend a better caretaker - would gladly hire her again!”
Madison B.
“Everything taken care of.”
Yuejia G.
“Thank you so much Yuejia! You did an exceptional job with our senior cat. He loved spending time with you. Thanks for always sending updates and doing a few extra things for us. We would absolutely trust you with Milo again and love to have you look after him. I definitely recommend you to all the cat owners and really appreciate all that you did!”
Grace H.
“Grace is personable and took good care of my two cats while I was out of town. She’s prompt and gives good feedback for each visit, including photos. I hope to book her again!”
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Pet sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a pet sitter in Arbor Peaks on Rover as of Aug 2025 was about NOK 43 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A pet sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your and your pet’s needs.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple pet sitters about your booking. Typically, pet sitters on Rover respond in under an hour.
Experience can vary widely from pet sitter to pet sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing pet sitters available in Arbor Peaks.
Rover makes it easy to find Arbor Peaks pet sitters to provide loving care from their own home. The background-checked, 5-star pet sitters you can find on Rover will welcome your pet into their home when you’re away—whether it’s just for the weekend or longer. Pet sitting is great for:
- Pets of all ages and abilities, including puppies
- Pet parents looking for a safe, loving alternative to a kennel
- Pets who’d love to socialize with their pet sitter’s pets
Yes! Sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your pet sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your pet 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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