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Sitter Profile Image: Jocelyn I.
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Jocelyn I.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
3 repeat clients
5 years of experience
West Des Moines, IA, 50266

About: I’ve grown up with dogs but more recently have been watching friends and families dogs (including a young lab puppy). Tell me everything about them so I can make them feel more comfortable! No detail is too small. My weekdays and weekends are very flexible for walks and/or check-ins. Please see my schedule for booking—multiple visits per day is no problem for me. I cannot provide home boarding, but I can be flexible enough to spend as much time as you want with your fur baby at your place!

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Ashley L.
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$12
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5.0 out of 5 stars
165 reviews
45 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Johnston, IA, 50131

Ashley is reliable and kind. She brings out the best in my shy cat, and she sends great pictures of him, so I know he is having a good time while I'm gone!

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Kathy H.
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Jen C.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
256 reviews
55 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Grimes, IA, 50111

We absolutely love Jen! We use her every time. She is so attentive and always sends the best pictures. We are so incredibly thankful for her ❤️

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Nejra V.
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$13
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5.0 out of 5 stars
138 reviews
40 repeat clients
2 years of experience
Johnston, IA, 50131

Great communicator and caregiver. Our dogs were well cared for and we were kept in the loop as the day unfolded. We appreciated her eye for detail & love for our elderly lab. We will request her again.

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Angela W.
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Alishea C.
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$13
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5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
2 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Grimes, IA, 50111

Alishea is so good with my pup! He is young and still a bit skiddish with new people. She is kind and patient with him and is so consistent - which he needs. Thank you for everything, Alishea!

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Chelcee C.
Sitter Profile Image: Alisa C.
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Alisa C.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
54 reviews
20 repeat clients
2 years of experience
Grimes, IA, 50111

Thank you for watching my princess while I was on my vacation. Because she is shy around strangers, it was such a relief to see her trust you and become more comfortable with you each day

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Sitter Profile Image: Sara O.
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Sara O.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
50 reviews
17 repeat clients
37 years of experience
Johnston, IA, 50131

While we debated having someone come check in on the cats while we were going for two nights, we are glad we had Sara come. We ended up having a water leak with water dripping through the ceiling. Sara let us know about this and put towels and bowls under the drips to lessen the damage from the water. Thank you, Sara! :)

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Sitter Profile Image: Summer R.
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Summer R.
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$15
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4.7 out of 5 stars
6 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.
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Mackenzie B.
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$22
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5.0 out of 5 stars
71 reviews
27 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Urbandale, IA, 50322

Mackenzie has watched my cat twice now and I know that I can trust her fully and she always does a great job! She goes above and beyond and even watered my plants when asked!

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Emmy D.
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$16
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5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
3 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Grimes, IA, 50111

Emmy was absolutely amazing with my two large pups. She was prompt to respond to my request and on time for all of the scheduled times. She was super great about sending pictures and a small note for every visit. I have nothing but praise for her care of my doggies. I will definitely use her again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Christina C.
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Christina C.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
20 reviews
8 repeat clients
5 years of experience
West Des Moines, IA, 50266

Christina is truly caring and patient with our cat Spaghettio. She was so kind and made even such a shy cat warm up to her right away. She replies right away and always has your pets interest in mind. I highly recommend Christina!

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Jessica D.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
122 reviews
44 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Des Moines, IA, 50322

Jessica did a great job with our dogs! They love to give kisses and play ball and she accommodated that well. Will definitely be using Jessica again!

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Emily R.
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$20
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4.9 out of 5 stars
63 reviews
28 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Meredith, Des Moines, IA, 50310

Emily is very dependable and leaves us completely satisfied with the service she provides while we are on vacation. We love the pictures she takes and how thorough she is taking care of our dog Bailey.

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Sitter Profile Image: Heidi G.
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Heidi G.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
52 reviews
18 repeat clients
25 years of experience
West Des Moines, IA, 50265

Heidi was so wonderful to work with! She was great at communicating and while we were gone, our heater breaker flipped off and she quickly helped identify it and fix it. Our cat Pearl was well cared for while we were away and we would gladly book Heidi again!

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Troy D.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
108 reviews
12 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA, 50311

Troy has been nothing but amazing, not only with our dog but with everything he does! Our pup is a bit people selective and moose was comfortable in no time due to Troy being patient and knowledgeable about how to handle a more reactive dog. My husband and I would 100% recommend him to take care of your furry friend too! He is always on time and makes sure he leaves the house cleaner then when he got there!

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corrine p.
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$20
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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.

Sitter Profile Image: Melissa S.
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Melissa S.
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$20
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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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Sitter Profile Image: Jennifer G.
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Jennifer G.
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$13
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5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
1 repeat client
10 years of experience
Grimes, IA, 50111

Jenn is amazing. Her high level of expertise with animals is a bonus but her care and love is unmatched. She communicated well, she was on time, and followed instructions. Will definitely be booking with her again and recommend you do too.

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Kendra S.
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$16
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1 repeat client
5 years of experience
Johnston, IA, 50131

About: I’ve been caring for pets for family and friends for much of my life and am excited to bring those skills to Rover. I have owned my own dog for 6 years now and have learned a ton about having a dog that requires boundaries and maintenance for triggers of his reactivity. I’ve learned patience and am happy to do that for your furry friends as well! I work from home on Mondays and Fridays which gives me the flexibility to leave for drop-in visits throughout the day and after work! Tuesday-Thursdays can also be arranged if your home is near my office - contact me for details! While I’m unable to care for others’ pets in my own home since my pup prefers human friends, I will care for your pet in any way you need in your own home. I prefer homes where I can let your pet out into a fenced yard but am happy to take pets out on a leash if they are leash trained and/or you prepare me for their behavior.

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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

Can’t recommend Nejra enough! We have a cat who hates when we are gone, and she handles it so well. Communication is great and we are so appreciative of her!

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Madi G.
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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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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 for Cat Sitting in Grimes on Rover is $16.65 per visit (as of September 2026). However, all sitters set their own rates based on experience, location, and availability.

Rover makes budgeting the cost of Cat Sitting easy. As long as your dates and pet profiles are correct, the price you see before you book is the same price you pay for Cat Sitting. For more information on service fees, click here .

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 short introductory meeting between you, your cat, and a sitter. It can take place in person or virtually, although we recommend in-person so that your pet can get to know your sitter 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. Most pet parents and sitters on Rover welcome Meet & Greets because the process can give confidence and peace of mind for service experiences, especially for longer stays or first-time bookings.

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 calendar availability.

Cancelling before a booking begins and before the sitter's cutoff time qualifies you for a full refund. Same-day cancellations for walks, day care, and drop-ins follow the full refund policy. Otherwise, for dog boarding and house sitting, you will receive a 50% refund for the first seven days of the booking and a 100% refund for the remaining days when you cancel the same day a booking should begin.

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

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