House Sitting in Cheatom Park, Des Moines, IA
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“Allison did a great job with our elderly, diabetic dog and our cat while we were away for a trip! Our animals were well cared for, and our house was taken care of for us while we were gone. Allison followed all of our instructions, and communicated well. We would definitely reach out to Allison for help again!”


“Daniel sat for our pups for the 2nd time last night. They were so happy to see him again! He is the best! I know they are in good hands with Daniel! :)”



“I wish I could give Megan more than 5 stars! Megan was absolutely wonderful with our dog, Benji! She came to our home to watch him, & I could tell right away she genuinely cared about making him comfortable and happy. She was punctual, kind, and so easy to communicate with. While we were out, she kept us updated with messages and adorable photos, which gave us total peace of mind. Megan treated him like her own, which made us feel so at ease! When we got home, he was relaxed, happy, and clearly had a great day. It’s rare to find someone so reliable, caring, and trustworthy, and I wouldn’t hesitate to book with her again. Highly recommend Megan to anyone who wants their pets cared for like family!”


“Thank you for taking such great care of our furry family members while we were away. And thank you again for extending the stay last minute. We really appreciate your care and professionalism.”


“Andrea did a great job sitting with our dog. Zoey was happy when we returned home. I appreciated the updates throughout the stay. Our house was clean and neat upon our return.”


“Emily was amazing with our two pets! We got lots of updates and photos and came home to two very happy and relaxed animals after a week away. We've already got Emily booked to come back!”


“We were so happy to have Monica sit our girls! She was super friendly, respectful and kept us updated throughout the sit. Loved receiving her pictures as well! Would book with her again and definitely recommend!!”


“Our dog is a little nervous and he seemed to do great with Molly staying with him for the weekend! We got periodic photo updates so we could see how he was doing. We’d definitely have Molly stay with him again!”


About: I live and work downtown (full-time remote). I can host your pet overnight in my home; stay overnight in your home if needed. Pop-in visits to provide breaks, walks, feeding if you live within a reasonable distance. I can also provide day care services if needed. I do not have a crate but bringing your own crate is optional but not required. House broken/trained is preferred. I prefer to host 1 dog at a time. 2 dogs from the same household would be possible but prefer not to mix dogs from multiple households. ***House-sitting notice - I do have an 11lb Havanese puppy that would accompany me for overnight house-sitting assignments. He's house-trained and does not shed and very friendly with other dogs.*** I usually reply to requests within 10-20 min. If it's after 11 then the next morning. I work remote full-time Mon to Fri 8-5. Can do pop-in visits, walks and feeding as needed or on a set schedule that works best for your pet's current routine. Condo here and unfortunately do not have a yard but there are lots of green spaces near my condo at 10th and Mulberry. Space is over 1200 sq ft so plenty of room for your pet. I do have an 11 lb Havanese puppy that loves attention but is very smart and picks up on queues from other dogs. Shy and timid upon introduction and will play only if the other dog engages. Loves people and attention.

“Sophia was great! She stayed with Tiffany while we Al were out of town for the holidays and when we got home Tiffany was so happy and calm. I’m always nervous leaving our senior girl with anyone, but Sophia sent us updates and pictures and made sure everything went smoothly.”


“Travis was exceptionally quick to respond and very attentive to my three dogs. Two of my dogs can be hyper and he never once seemed put off by their behaviors. I got photo updates from him without having to ask and he was on time to get to my house before we left out of state. If we needed a sitter again, we’d definitely book with Travis.”


About: I have been around dogs since I was a young child. In my family, I was often the go to person when needing the doggos to be watched for the day and to do the basic trainings, such as sit, lay down, come, around, and heel. As Ive gotten older, my mom and grandmother have continued to heavily lean on me to watch and help train their dogs monthly, which I have adored, as the poodles and aussies are so fun and goofy! I am new to Rover but I am so excited to get to work with some wonderful pups and owners! I’m currently available to dog sit any day or time of day/length of time per day! Weekdays work best but again, any time or day I have one standard poodle of my own, and I guardian home for my mom’s miniature poodle. I live on the 3rd floor apt lvl, so I am up and down the stairs with them tons. I take them for walks and late night dog park trips, to ensure that they’re the happiest of pups!

“Aaliyah watched my two cats while we were on vacation. She went above and beyond taking care of them & our home even though my boys put her in some tough & unexpected situations. There were late nights, early mornings, and lots of phone calls & texts messages. I'd definitely book her again if she'd accept me!”


About: Grew up with a Siberian Husky and two cats. Trained and primary caretaker of a Norfolk Terrier and a Corgi. Have taken care of four guinea pigs before while my friends were out of town. Mornings before 7am or Evening after 5pm, as I do still have a full time job at Iowa State University. I'm open to weekends and/or holidays as well though. I live in a 1B1B apartment until Oct 3rd when I move into my new house in Beaverdale! It has a fully fenced in yard and is in a lovely neighborhood for walking one's dog.
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Allison G.Star Sitter

“Allison did a great job with our elderly, diabetic dog and our cat while we were away for a trip! Our animals were well cared for, and our house was taken care of for us while we were gone. Allison followed all of our instructions, and communicated well. We would definitely reach out to Allison for help again!”


Kelli M.

“We really liked Keli, but more importantly, our dogs really liked Kelli! She was sweet and attentive and made them feel at ease. It was almost like we weren’t even gone.”


Daniel F.Star Sitter

“Daniel sat for our pups for the 2nd time last night. They were so happy to see him again! He is the best! I know they are in good hands with Daniel! :)”




Megan C.

“I wish I could give Megan more than 5 stars! Megan was absolutely wonderful with our dog, Benji! She came to our home to watch him, & I could tell right away she genuinely cared about making him comfortable and happy. She was punctual, kind, and so easy to communicate with. While we were out, she kept us updated with messages and adorable photos, which gave us total peace of mind. Megan treated him like her own, which made us feel so at ease! When we got home, he was relaxed, happy, and clearly had a great day. It’s rare to find someone so reliable, caring, and trustworthy, and I wouldn’t hesitate to book with her again. Highly recommend Megan to anyone who wants their pets cared for like family!”


Dawn B.Star Sitter

“Thank you Dawn for caring for Kirby so well. You have a gentle intuitive way to calm our senior dog, and we knew he was well cared for and loved.”


Nadine H.

“I felt very comfortable during my 6 days vacation, I was getting updated regularly. Definitely would recommend her to anyone looking for a good sitter.”


Mackenzie W.Star Sitter

“Thank you for taking such great care of our furry family members while we were away. And thank you again for extending the stay last minute. We really appreciate your care and professionalism.”


Yasmin M.Star Sitter

“Yasmin was amazing with my dog Susie! I had total peace of mind knowing she was being taken care of. Great communication and so kind! I’ll definitely use her again 😊”


Andrea M.Star Sitter

“Andrea did a great job sitting with our dog. Zoey was happy when we returned home. I appreciated the updates throughout the stay. Our house was clean and neat upon our return.”


Emily A.Star Sitter

“Emily was amazing with our two pets! We got lots of updates and photos and came home to two very happy and relaxed animals after a week away. We've already got Emily booked to come back!”


Monica P.

“We were so happy to have Monica sit our girls! She was super friendly, respectful and kept us updated throughout the sit. Loved receiving her pictures as well! Would book with her again and definitely recommend!!”


Cory W.Star Sitter

“Cory is awesome! Always communicates and is on time. One of the best dog sitters we have ever had! Thanks Cory we never worry when we leave Elvis with you!”


Molly B.


“Our dog is a little nervous and he seemed to do great with Molly staying with him for the weekend! We got periodic photo updates so we could see how he was doing. We’d definitely have Molly stay with him again!”


Kevin R.Star Sitter
“Kevin is trusting, independent and takes direction well. If you ask him to help you out he’s always loyal and generous. We found him to go above and beyond expectations. .”


Sophia W.

“Sophia was great! She stayed with Tiffany while we Al were out of town for the holidays and when we got home Tiffany was so happy and calm. I’m always nervous leaving our senior girl with anyone, but Sophia sent us updates and pictures and made sure everything went smoothly.”


Travis S.

“Travis was exceptionally quick to respond and very attentive to my three dogs. Two of my dogs can be hyper and he never once seemed put off by their behaviors. I got photo updates from him without having to ask and he was on time to get to my house before we left out of state. If we needed a sitter again, we’d definitely book with Travis.”


Victoria M.
“When I had to work overnights, my cat, Chip, would freak out but once Victoria started staying the night, Chip began to relax again. Victoria sends me videos of Chip throughout the night, which is reassuring.”


Aaliyah F.

“Aaliyah watched my two cats while we were on vacation. She went above and beyond taking care of them & our home even though my boys put her in some tough & unexpected situations. There were late nights, early mornings, and lots of phone calls & texts messages. I'd definitely book her again if she'd accept me!”


Karina A.
“Karina is truly exceptional when it comes to caring for pets. Her sense of responsibility, attentiveness, and genuine love for animals is evident in everything she does. Whether it's ensuring pets are safe, well-fed, and comfortable, or simply spending quality time with them, Karina goes above and beyond. She treats every pet as if they were her own—with patience, kindness, and unwavering dedication. She’s not just a caregiver—she’s a trusted companion to every animal she cares for.”


Rylee M.

“Rylee did a fantastic job helping us look after our 2 boys. She communicated well and kept us updated on everything. Would love to keep working with her in the future!”
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Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple house sitters about your booking. Typically, house sitters on Rover respond in under an hour.
Experience can vary widely from house sitter to house sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing house sitters available in Cheatom Park.
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. Cheatom Park 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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