Pet Sitting in Des Moines
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1. John M.
“John was able to help us out last minute with feeding the dogs dinner when I couldn’t make it home to do so and hubby was out of town. Very thankful! Definitely recommend John.”


2. Brittney & Megan M.


“Brittney was wonderful with Felix (again). This is our second time using Brittney and she is very caring and supportive of Felix when he was missing us so much. We will definitely continue to hire Brittney any time we need help with Felix. He loves her!”


3. Corina C.
“Corina is amazing. My cats hide from anyone they don't know and they SLEPT with her the first night!! She stayed in our Lake Sawyer home with my pets and took great care of our dog, cats and home! Highly recommend!!”


4. Larcy A.

“Larcy did a great job with our 2 cats while we were gone for 5 days. She sent multiple updates and pictures so that we knew they were all taken care of. Will be using her services again in the future!”


5. Mary R.

“Mary is a true cat lover. She also cares very much about the experience of both my cat and myself she went above and beyond several times as I tried to navigate my new cats habits. She will be my cat sitter from now on because I could tell she cares.”


6. Taylor B.

“Thank you, Taylor, for taking amazing care of our dogs for almost a week! We loved getting regular updates and they clearly had a great time with you. They can’t wait to hang out with you again!”


7. Eileen F. L.

“It's our first time with Rover and I couldn't be happier. Love how you get pictures and feedback with each visit. Eileen was great and I would ask for her again.”


8. Lauren D.
“Lauren is such an animal lover and has been for as long as I've known her. Her compassion and care she brings to animals, makes her a wonderful Rover care giver. I have trusted her with my pets for years, and wouldn't hesitate in the least about her ability, love of animals, and dedication she will give to each animal in her care. Additionally, she's wonderfully compassionate to humans too :) You won't be disappointed. And your pets will love her!”


9. Nicole G.

“Nicole was awesome in every aspect! She came over to meet our cat prior to the scheduled visits to make sure they were ok with each other. Nicole followed every instruction perfectly and was very communicative when things came up with our cat. Extremely grateful to have her care for our cat while we were away on holiday.”


10. Brandon C.
“I`ve known Brandon for quite a while, and he has dogs of his own , which are very well loved and taken care of. He is a responsible dog owner who gives them the love , care and attention they need. He is comfortable with all breeds of dog , large or small . I would not hesitate to recommend Brandon as a pet sitter and caregiver.”


11. Johnny P.
“Johnny is such an incredible find! When he's watched our dog, we know our pooch is in just the best hands--with someone who's genuinely delighted to be around him and who welcomes him in as part of the family. Every time he stays over at Johnny's place, we get the sweetest pictures of him enjoying his time with Scotti and Theo, Johnny's two dogs. He is attentive and active--they have a big back yard to play in and even get out and about in parks around them. I HIGHLY recommend Johnny as an excellent dogsitter!”


12. Tiana S.

“Tiana has been great with Artoo. I first booked and she responded very quickly asking if we could do a meet and greet. Easy to communicate with via text or the app. Tiana sends updates with each visit as well as a picture or 2. Makes me feel better knowing she is stopping by to check on Artoo while I’m at work. Won’t hesitate to book with her in the future.”


13. Kaylea W.

“Kaylea was so great helping us last minute with our precious Lulu communicating each and every walk and also with the details. Kaylea is amazing was so good to Lulu and gave her a lot of love and attention. Highly recommended!!”


14. Gino T.


“Gino was very nice and professional. Offered to do a quick meet and greet before the first visit in order to meet the dog and learn how to get in the house and everything. Took photos and kept us updated through the visit. Would recommend.”


15. Kayleigh F.


“Kayleigh always takes great care of our spoiled older cat.. and our outside squirrel friends :) It's nice to have someone that our cat likes and knows, so he's not spending the entire visit under the bed. She plays with him, gives him treats in his activity tray, and he even sits by her sometimes for pets.”


16. Cyndi O.

“Cyndi was always very considerate and went above and beyond to look after our kitties. Very grateful to know someone very caring was taking care of our pets.”


17. Melissa T.

“Melissa was great! She just did drop ins on my cat, but she kept me updated and sent plenty of photos. She was super communicative and kind, I really appreciated her!”


18. Joley W.


“Joley was great! My cats were happy and relaxed when I came home. Joley provided excellent and thorough updates on drop-in visits. I would definitely book again.”




19. Rainy G.
About: I grew up locally in Thousand Oaks. I have a BS in Animal Science from Cal-Poly Pomona in 2009 and Exotic Animal Management and Training program & Zoo management, wildlife education and animal behavior in 2012. My previous employment includes Reptacular Animals, Hollywood Animals, Barkworks, Playboy Mansion (zookeeping) and presently as an animal care officer at Seattle Animal Shelter. My hobbies include my basset Mr.Moo and taking care of my bird Draculina . I have an interest in birds through experience working with parrots in a previous position as a Zookeeper. I aspire to make the most learning medical companion animal care and providing at home care for animals; educating and finding solutions to client's behavioral and medical issues with their pet. =) I offer video and photo updates with each sitting, operant clicker training, walks complimentary and have the ability to administer medications both oral and injectables. I live by the Redondo Marina, Saltwater park and dog park of your dog is dog friendly and would like to explore the area. I have been in animal care whether large, exotic or companion animal care all of my career. I am an observant caregiver whom loves your own to be friendly in it's place away from home I have a separate room just for pet sitting and have one large crate if your pet likes it's den space. My dog is friendly with all creatures even my bird and loves everyone he meets


20. Elizabeth S.

“Can’t recommend Elizabeth enough! She was so amazing with our precious girl and was very attentive and always on time while giving so much love and affection to Lulu.”
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Pet Sitting FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Rover
Pet sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a pet sitter in Des Moines on Rover as of May 2025 was about $25 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.
As of May 2025, there are 2,143 pet sitters in Des Moines. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect pet sitter near you. As a reminder, pet sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your pet’s safety.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple pet sitters about your booking. Typically, 86% of Des Moines pet sitters respond in under an hour.
Pet sitters in Des Moines have an average of 14 years of experience. Pet sitters with repeat customers have an average of 8 repeat clients. Experience can vary from pet sitter to pet sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare pet sitters in Des Moines.
Rover makes it easy to find Des Moines 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
There are 2,143 pet sitters in Des Moines on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your pet! In Des Moines, 96% of pet sitters offer daily exercise, 96% offer medication administration, and 93% have experience with senior pets and pets with special needs. We know each pet is unique and may have specific care instructions. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect pet sitter near you. As a reminder, pet sitters joining Rover must pass background checks for you and your pet’s safety.
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.
Note: If your pet 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 pet service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your sitter’s cancellation policy.
