House Sitting in Gray's Woods, Des Moines, IA

“Allison took care of our two small dogs for a week. I can’t say enough how amazing she was. Our little Morkie jumped off the bed and injured his shoulder (of course when we were out of the country). Allison was right on it! She let me know what happened and kept me updated continuously. When he didn’t get better, Allison took him to our vet. She updated me several times per day and started him on his anti-inflammatory medication right away. I hated being away when our little buddy was injured but Allison took great care of him, updated me often and was so empathetic and made me feel confident that he was being taken care of so well. 10/10 recommend! Thanks Allison!”

Michelle K.

“Jane has watched our two kitties before and does an awesome job of taking care of them and communicating with us. We come home to happy, healthy cats 🙂”

Kristin B.

“Emily is the best! She has been a lifesaver for us as a dog sitter! Our dog has severe seperation anxiety and can't be left alone. This made it hard for us to find a sitter, but Emily has been so sweet and understanding of our situation! She even moved around her own work schedule to help us! She is so great with our dog Neva (who can be a bit of a handful) and you can tell she really loves animals. We are so grateful to have found Emily and would recommend her for any of your pet's needs!”

Lindsey L.

“Mackenzie and Anthony were great! We got lots of photos and videos of the pups having a blast and we returned home to three very tired and happy pups! Thanks, again!”

Jason C.

“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! :)”

Shari D.

“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!”

Charlene N.

“We had a pretty last minute trip come up and our usual sitter (my best friend) was unavailable. Victoria helped us out a ton with accepting my request and she went above and beyond caring for my pets. We have two large dogs and three active orange cats who are used to having someone home 24/7 so I hired her for house-sitting service. She took the dogs on multiple walks, brought in packages for me, and kept me extremely updated with pictures. I could not have asked for a better first experience on rover and would highly recommend Victoria to anyone! We sadly had to cut our trip short but the animals will be excited for us to go on another, and I feel happy knowing they will be taken great care of.”

Kendra R.

“Christina was extremely communicative and treated the dogs fantastic! She also left the house in great shape and followed my instruction sheet to the letter, which I truly appreciated. Highly recommend!”

David D.

“Stacey takes great care of our dogs. Whether it’s a drop-in visit or house sitting, I never have to worry about them. They always get plenty of pets, play time, and snuggles.”

Logan K.

“Absolutely! Here's a polished version tailored for a testimonial: I never once worried that my girls weren’t safe or being lovingly cared for. It takes a truly special person to look after someone else’s pets with the same devotion as their own—and that’s exactly what we experienced. The peace of mind and genuine care made all the difference.”

Robin S.

“Aaliyah was so sweet and took great care of our dog! She regularly sent updates and photos, and left our home cleaner than it was when she got there. I cannot recommend her enough!!”

Kennedy M.

“Hallen was great! Our little kitty Billy had a great time, with plenty of play time and pictures. Came home to a clean house We will be asking her to pet sit again. Highly recommend!”

Eric L.

“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!”

Kari J.

About: ***For boarding/house-sitting I have an 11lb Havanese in my home who will be with me for any bookings*** 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.*** ***Boarding / House-sitting requests please note that I have a 1yr old 11lb Havanese in my home. Very social, friendly and playful. He gets along w/all people and dogs. He will also be w/me for any house-sitting bookings. House-trained and not destructive.*** 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 feedings 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. My Havanese will be present for boardings and will accompany me for house-sitting bookings***

“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!!!!”

Michelle t.

About: I love animals very much and I would do anything to help. I have a dog of my own that is basically my child so I would do anything to help Gives me something to do when I am not busy or working during the week. also helps with extra cash that I might need for the week I walk my dog on a daily basis and make sure he has food and water all the time. Always rewarding for the positive things they do and let them know if they did something bad.

“Jessica was great! We were out of town 4 nights, and then our flight got delayed and she was able to adjust her schedule to stay a 5th night to take care of our dog. She sent photos and updates at least twice a day and I felt better knowing I had someone here at our house to care for our dog (instead of boarding him). Our dog has some anxiety and allergy issues and she took care of all his meds and gave him lots of love and cuddles. She also washed all the bedding, towels and took the trash out (which she didn't need to do but did it anyhow). Highly recommend! Thanks again, Jessica.”

Jennifer E.

“Millie loved spending time with Dawn. We didn’t worry at all while we were anway and the daily updates were very nice. She’s a great communicator and loves animals. Thanks for everything.”

Annette P.

“We've used Ashlee several times and she always does a fantastic job! We get regular communication, she accommodates our normal routine, and takes great care of our dogs and home while we're away.”

Jill E.

“Amazing! Monica is incredibly trustworthy, professional, reliable, and caring. She’s taken care of my guys multiple times and they love her. I highly recommend Monica.”

Amy V.