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Sitter Profile Image: Nejra V.
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Nejra V.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 143 reviews
41 repeat clients
2 years of experience
Johnston, IA, 50131

“Nejra is an excellent caretaker! She got my kitty that hides when people come over to come out and get petted. This eased my worries about Piccola. Thank you Nejra for taking such good care of my kitties!”

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Ashley L.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 169 reviews
46 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Johnston, IA, 50131

“Wonderful meet-n-greet before the initial drop-in visit. After that, she did an amazing job taking care of my two minion kitties Lilu & Ruby. Even got my sassy one to come out while she was there which is rare.”

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Christopher A.
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Jen C.
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$23
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 260 reviews
55 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Grimes, IA, 50111

“Jen communited very well and really put my wife and I at ease staying at our house while we were gone. We knew our cat was happy and our home was safe.”

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Sean G.
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Emmy D.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 9 reviews
3 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Grimes, IA, 50111

“Emmy went above & beyond for our sweet pup, and we appreciate her so much! Would highly recommend to all & we look forward to having her help with Leon again!”

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Jocelyn M.
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Sara O.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 54 reviews
18 repeat clients
37 years of experience
Johnston, IA, 50131

“Sara did a great job of checking our cats while we were gone and worked with what seemed to be an ever-changing schedule at the end. We look forward to having her come back and check on our cats again in the future!”

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Geni W.
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$14
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 6 reviews
1 repeat client
10 years of experience
Johnston, IA, 50131

“Geni was so accommodating with my last minute travel plans over Labor Day weekend + a life saver. She was very thorough with our meet and greet + did a great job with my babies! She helped care for my senior boy and his very young tortie sister this weekend. Thank you again!”

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Sarah K.
Sitter Profile Image: Grace L.
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Grace L.
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$10
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 6 reviews
2 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Johnston, IA, 50131

“Grace was great with my boy Murphy! She was very communicative and made sure I was aware of anything I needed to be made aware of. Murphy loved the visits and I will definitely rebook her in the near future!”

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Emily R.
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$18
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 65 reviews
29 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Meredith, Des Moines, IA, 50310

“Emily was awesome! She sent cute pictures and was very communicative. If there was anything she was unsure of she was not afraid to ask. I’m very pleased with my experience using Rover and I’m so glad I found Emily!”

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Katie G.
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Jennifer G.
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$12
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 4 reviews
1 repeat client
10 years of experience
Grimes, IA, 50111

“She did a fantastic job with the dogs. The last sitter I found on Rover pretended to let the dogs out and my puppy almost died. That was years ago, but I was very nervous about using the service again. I would definitely recommend her and will rebook with her in the future.”

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Julia R.
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$17
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 2 reviews
15 years of experience
Grimes, IA, 50111

“I felt very at ease having Julia care for my cat and be at my house when I was gone. She communicated well with updates and pictures! She left everything the way I left it. My cat was happy to have her. I would recommend Julia!”

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Jill V.
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corrine p.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 1 review
4 years of experience
Grimes, IA, 50111

About: I have worked with dogs for a long time, i worked at a doggy daycare for 3 years and now at a grooming salon. I have a lot of experience with small dogs, big dogs, young dogs, and old dogs. I also have experience administering meds, doing nail trims, etc. i’m currently working full time but can be available after 6 during the week. My weekends are pretty open and will continue to be open as the weather is getting warm. I am very cautious of my surroundings and care for everyone’s pets as much as I do my own and I am definitely a helicopter pet mom so your pup will be very well taken care of in my care.

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Summer R.
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$14
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4.7 out of 5 stars
• 7 reviews
1 repeat client
4 years of experience
Urbandale, IA, 50322

“Thank you for taking care of our babies!! You did a great job and a fantastic job keeping us up to date hiw Daisy and Kimo was doing!!! They were happy to see us back home. Daisy quickly came to the garage door when she heard us!! And yes you forgot the lunch bag. If you want you can still stop by and pick it up. The alligator Daisy had in the middle of the floor, we don’t recognize it. Where did it come from?”

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Georgette M.
Sitter Profile Image: Megan C.
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Megan C.
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$14
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 15 reviews
3 repeat clients
15 years of experience
West Des Moines, IA, 50265

“Have really appreciated working with Megan. She’s been really great with my puppy and provides me with great details of their time together. I just really appreciate the communication. He’s so young and I worry about him but know he’s been in good hands with Megan!”

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Julie B.
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Angie F.
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$13
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 8 reviews
3 repeat clients
3 years of experience
West Des Moines, IA, 50266

“Angie was very responsive and easy to work with! I would absolutely use again. I was unfortunately in a poor service area, creating some communication issues and Angie was very patient and helpful through the process!”

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Kendall C.
Sitter Profile Image: Jessica D.
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Jessica D.
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$17
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 123 reviews
44 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Des Moines, IA, 50322

“I’m traveling for a few weeks. Jessica has been popping by my place and checking on my kitty a couple times a week, feed, watering and scooping litter. She’s very sweet.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Mackenzie B.
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Mackenzie B.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 71 reviews
27 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Urbandale, IA, 50322

“Mackenzie is amazing! She sent photos and thorough updates -making me feel at ease while being away from my cats. I would recommend her to anyone and will definitely be booking her again!”

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Mary C.
Sitter Profile Image: Melissa S.
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Melissa S.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 18 reviews
3 repeat clients
1 year of experience
Grimes, IA, 50111

“Great communication. Really appreciate the extra attention and love she gave to our sweet boy! 🩷 Thanks Melissa!”

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Allissa S.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 17 reviews
4 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Urbandale, IA, 50323

“My pups looked so happy with every visit! Thank you so much for taking such great care of them and being so flexible!”

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Katie K.
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Emily A.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 143 reviews
68 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Urbandale, IA, 50322

“Did such a wonderful job with my cats! Was always on time, and was above and beyond! Made sure my cats were interacted with daily as well as fed and watered! Would definitely recommend her to be your sitter!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Ezequiel R.
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Ezequiel R.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 13 reviews
5 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Urbandale, IA, 50322

“Ezequiel did drop in visits for my two dogs while I was away for a few days. He has great communication. He was very punctual. He was willing to accommodate my dog who is quite skittish, using my special leash and gate set ups to ensure she did not escape. My Corgi enjoyed him right away. Ezequiel did a great job feeding my dogs who have sensitives, allergies, and not the easiest feeding routine. He offered to wipe the dogs off when they came inside as it was raining nearly the entire time. Would recommend!”

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Nejra was awesome with our quirky cats! The grey was very overexcited with Nejra, and the skittish black even approached her! Nejra did a great job with the reports and photos. And the food and litter boxes were well taken care of, too. We've already rebooked her!

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Denise W.
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Cheyenne did a great job checking in on Artie, available at late notice after our other plans fell through. So thankful for her! Would definitely book again.

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Jackson M.
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Madison did a really great job with my two timid cats. We had just had some floor work done on the house the day before our trip, and Madison did a great job of making them feel comfortable and keeping them on schedule. Both kitties usually don’t come out when company is over, so I wasn’t expecting any pictures or anything aside from updates on their feeding times. Instead, I received several lovely pictures of them playing and looking completely relaxed in her company! She also did a great job staying on top of the litter and keeping everything neat and tidy. I will definitely try to book her again the next time I’m traveling and would recommend her to anyone looking for a great cat sitter!

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Jody S.
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Jessica was wonderful! She sent lots of pictures and was very communicative. Our cats were well cared for while we were gone.

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Julia E.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Lynsey is amazing! 11/10 recommend her as a sitter - she will take good care of your fur baby! I have been lucky to be her client a few times now, and I will certainly continue to request her first when I am out of town and need a sitter to take care of my cats!

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Mitchell
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The average cost of Cat Sitting in Grimes on Rover is $17 per visit as of September 2026. Most bookings cost between $13 and $23 per visit. sitters set their own rates based on factors such as their experience, the length of care, the number of pets, and your pet’s specific needs. As long as your booking dates and pet profiles are accurate, the price shown before you confirm is the total, including any booking fee.

As of September 2026, there are 537 sitters on Rover offering Cat Sitting across Grimes. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.

Cat sitters on Rover care for your cats’ needs and can spend quality time with them, including activities like feeding, playing, and refreshing their water and litter boxes. Depending on your arrangement, you can schedule as many visits per day as your cat needs or find a sitter who can stay at your house overnight. Some sitters also board cats in their home.

House sitting can be ideal for cats who need socialization or care that lasts longer than a few hours. Your cat stays in their own home, on their own schedule, with care based on what you and your sitter agree on together.

Many pet parents provide a spare key or arrange a lockbox. You can also exchange keys during the Meet & Greet and show your walker how to use digital fobs or personalized codes. It helps to arrange access to your home, from spare keys to concierge introductions, before pet care begins.

If you live in an apartment or condo, don’t forget to discuss details like buzzer access, codes, or elevator etiquette. These details can help a pet sitter feel more comfortable going in and out of your building.

Every sitter on Rover is required to pass a background check before listing their services. This process confirms their identity and indicates they are not on the Department of Justice’s National Sex Offender Public Website or have any disqualifying offenses.

Beyond ID checks, you can review each sitter's star rating, read verified reviews from other pet parents, and see how many repeat clients they have. Every booking is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes up to 25,000 in eligible veterinary care. For more details, visit Rover's Trust & Safety page .

The Rover Guarantee is Rover’s commitment to your peace of mind every time you book. It includes 24/7 customer support, sitter access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals for diagnostic issues, and a reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care in the rare event something goes wrong.

All bookings are backed by the Rover Guarantee , which provides up to 25,000 in eligible veterinary care reimbursement.

A Meet & Greet is a casual meeting to vet potential sitters and communicate care needs for peace of mind before a booking begins. Only sitters who have never booked with you before can schedule a Meet & Greet on Rover; however, you are welcome to coordinate one in Rover messages with sitters you have previously booked. This can be helpful if you have a new pet or routine you want to go over with your sitter.

Meet & Greets can take place in person or virtually. If you are booking with a sitter for the first time, we recommend in-person Meet & Greets to get a clearer sense of how your sitter interacts with your pet or the new environment.

During the Meet & Greet, you will have a chance to walk through your pet's routine, medical needs, and unique quirks. Take the time to ask your sitter questions about their skills and expertise, and make sure the fit feels right for everyone. Meet & Greets are a great way to prepare your pet and sitter for longer stays or first-time bookings. Read our tips for your first Meet & Greet .

Yes, you can find sitters who have experience with handling special pet needs in Grimes. On Rover:

  • 90% of sitters can help with special care needs
  • 100% can help with giving oral medications or injections
  • 93% can help with daily exercise

You can also find pet sitters on Rover who accept only one pet at a time, which is ideal for anxious puppies, kittens, or senior pets who move at a gentler pace. Some sitters will also list availability for 24/7 care, also known as constant care, in their profiles.

Use the search filters to narrow down sitters whose specific experience or environment meets your pet's needs. When reaching out to your sitter, outline your pet's care routine and use the Meet & Greet to walk your sitter through your expectations.

sitters on Rover set their own cancellation policy , which you can find on their profile under their contact information. Sitters may set a same-day, one-, three-, or seven-day cancellation policy. Cancelling within your sitter’s cancellation policy qualifies you for a full refund.

Same-day cancellations for recurring services, which include walks, drop-ins, and day care, follow the full refund policy. Otherwise, for pet boarding and house sitting, if you cancel after 12 pm on the applicable cancellation deadline, you’ll receive a 50% refund for the first seven days of the booking and a 100% refund for any remaining days.

If your sitter needs to cancel within seven days of the booking's start date, then our reservation protection will kick in. This means you will get a full refund and our support team will work with you to find a replacement sitter.

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