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Sitter Profile Image: Clare F.
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Clare F.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
22 reviews
6 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Waukee, IA, 50263

I came in from out of town to visit my parents and needed someone to watch my three pups at an Airbnb—and Claire was everything we could have needed and more. She was communicative, kind, and clearly experienced. The dogs took to her immediately, and I felt completely at ease knowing they were in great hands. I wouldn’t hesitate to book her again. Highly recommend!

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Jordana M.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
2 repeat clients
7 years of experience
West Des Moines, IA, 50266

Jordana has timely communications. She gave affectionate care and helped our cat stick to his routine while we were away.

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Lori G.
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$72
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5.0 out of 5 stars
220 reviews
71 repeat clients
35 years of experience
West Des Moines, IA, 50266

Lori was excellent to work with! During the meet and greet she was very patient with our dogs, and with us, as we covered the things we thought she needed to know while our dogs warmed up to a new person in the house. By the end of the meet and greet, all three dogs were wagging tails and happy! Lori arrived a little early the day we left and departed right on time the day we returned which told us she follows the times indicated on request, not her own schedule. She sent pictures of our fur babies throughout our absence which made us smile! Lori was very respectful and professional and we would love to have her watch our pups again!

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Lyndsey V.
Sitter Profile Image: Nadine H.
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Nadine H.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
26 reviews
11 repeat clients
45 years of experience
Johnston, IA, 50131

I appreciated Nadine sending me updates and pics of my dogs. One of my dogs is very skittish and scared, I know that couldn’t have been easy. But I know he was still well taken care of! I would book her again!

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Dawn B.
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Jen C.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
249 reviews
52 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Grimes, IA, 50111

Jen and her daughter were amazing with our boys! They took great care, spent a lot of time, and were very thoughtful during their stay at our house of everything. They gave our boys the attention they needed and sent pictures and updates throughout the weekend! Our dogs love them and can't wait to see them again!

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Alisa C.
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$26
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5.0 out of 5 stars
47 reviews
17 repeat clients
2 years of experience
Grimes, IA, 50111

Alisa does a fabulous job with taking care of our pup and house. She is very responsive, helpful, and friendly. We really enjoyed getting the regular updates and cute pictures!

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Sitter Profile Image: Barbara B.
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Barbara B.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews
2 repeat clients
35 years of experience
Johnston, IA, 50131

I appreciate your flexibility. Our plans were not set in stone and you adapted to us which was VERY helpful. Thank you. We will call again another time.

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Sitter Profile Image: Brianna M.
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Brianna M.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
3 repeat clients
15 years of experience
West Des Moines, IA, 50266

Great communication. Everything was awesome for our pups while we were gone.

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Sitter Profile Image: Jessica D.
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Jessica D.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
117 reviews
43 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Des Moines, IA, 50322

Jessica is amazing! She communicates with us regularly while on the job and keeps us at ease that our dog is in excellent hands. And our dog loves her!

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Sitter Profile Image: Sarah T.
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Sarah T.
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$80
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5.0 out of 5 stars
23 reviews
9 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Urbandale, IA, 50322

Sam was fantastic with my little old lady Tiffany. Due to an eye injury, Tiffany couldn’t be left home alone and I was very worried about working. Sam was able to stay with her all day while I was at work, navigated the cone and medicine schedule with ease, kept me informed on what Tiffany was up to and how she was feeling, and just generally took excellent care of her. Tiffany is very stubborn and reactive, Sam managed this really well. I felt no stress at all having to leave my sick dog at home because she was in such great hands. Tiffany was relaxed and happy each day when I got home. 10/10 recommend Sam!!

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Brittany M.
Sitter Profile Image: Nejra V.
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Nejra V.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
134 reviews
38 repeat clients
2 years of experience
Johnston, IA, 50131

This was our Winnie’s first ever stay with a sitter and I couldn’t have picked a better person! Nejra was absolutely fantastic! She provided photos throughout the day which were great. She was definitely approved by all the animals which was great!!

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Sitter Profile Image: Yasmin M.
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Yasmin M.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
79 reviews
30 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Drake, Des Moines, IA, 50311

Yasmin was very diligent about sending pictures and updates about our cat while we were away. It gave us such peace of mind and allowed us to enjoy our vacation without worrying about our cat. We will definitely be booking her again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Melissa S.
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Melissa S.
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$75
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5.0 out of 5 stars
17 reviews
3 repeat clients
1 year of experience
Grimes, IA, 50111

Melissa was awesome during her stay with my goldendoodle for the week. She sent pictures and videos, took him for walks, had a few play dates with other pups, and took great care of our home. I would recommend her to others, and I have already rebooked!

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Sitter Profile Image: Allison G.
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Allison G.
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$58
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5.0 out of 5 stars
122 reviews
36 repeat clients
36 years of experience
Des Moines, IA, 50309

We left for a full week. I was really nervous to leave my 2 dogs and cat with a “stranger” but Allison provided us with a visit before our trip to make sure that we felt comfortable with her as well as the puppies. The day we left she show up on time as scheduled and she make me feel really good before we left assuring me that everything will be okay. Every day she send me pictures of my puppies and she gave me constant updates. My dogs absolutely love her, and even the cat that really doesn’t like anybody, warm up to her. If you are looking on someone reliable and loving to take care of your best friends I should absolutely recommend Allison.

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Sitter Profile Image: Chloe P.
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Chloe P.
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$40
per night
1 repeat client
10 years of experience
Grimes, IA, 50111

About: I’ve taken care of cats and dogs since I was a small child, as I grew up with them in my house. I am open to all cats, and small or big dogs! I am a student, with only one in person class which gives me great availability to care for animals. I help take care of my roommates cat already, and it works great with my schedule. I will keep all dogs leashed unless directed otherwise. For big dogs, I have experience walking them as well. The dogs will stay in my line of sight at all times!

Sitter Profile Image: Megan C.
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Megan C.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
15 years of experience
West Des Moines, IA, 50265

Megan was fantastic! She was prompt and responsive. She provided pictures of our pups and gave them all the love! Would highly recommend Megan.

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Sitter Profile Image: Mckenna B.
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Mckenna B.
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$75
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5.0 out of 5 stars
17 reviews
5 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Waukee, IA, 50263

McKenna did great with my chihuahua Sassy who lives up to her name and can be quite Sassy! She was patient, caring, and attentive with our baby! Sent frequent updates on how she was doing and very trustworthy!

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Sitter Profile Image: Mackenzie W.
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Mackenzie W.
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$75
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5.0 out of 5 stars
126 reviews
32 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Union Park, Des Moines, IA, 50313

Anthony and Mackenzie were great! We loved getting all the photos and videos of our pups enjoying their sleepover with their new friends and the pups really seemed to enjoy their weekend. They are so relaxed and exhausted that we know they had a great time. Would definitely use these guys again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Megan C.
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Megan C.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
21 reviews
3 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Ankeny, IA, 50023

Meg is simply the best! This was her second time staying at our house with Benji, and we couldn’t be happier. She’s so kind, trustworthy, and clearly loves animals. Benji absolutely lights up when he sees her. She kept us updated with photos and check-ins, which made it so easy to relax while we were away. We came home to a happy pup, a tidy house, and zero stress. It honestly feels like leaving Benji with family. Meg, thank you for loving on our boy and taking such great care of him (and our home!). We’re so grateful for you and can’t wait to have you back!

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Sitter Profile Image: Raelyn W.
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Raelyn W.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
26 reviews
6 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Drake, Des moines, IA, 50311

Raelyn took excellent care of our Lab while we were out of town. She provided lots of updates with pictures and very communicative with us. We have already rebooked her!

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Jennifer W.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Alisha did an outstanding job watching our pups over the weekend. We have a unique situation with one our Huskies being blind and she handled the special requirements like a pro! Will definitely book her again!

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Kevin H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Jen was fantastic! This was our first time using Rover and it went so well. It was for a holiday weekend where she already had pups she just needed to let out but she was willing to do both to help us out in a pinch. She made time to come meet Rocco before staying with him and we all liked her right away! She left the house clean which is always nice to come home to. The real stand out was when we got hit with an ELEVEN hour delay. We were supposed to get home around 4pm so told her she could leave around noon, first delay came I asked if she could stay an extra hour, no problem. We continued getting delayed to a point we didn’t think we’d make it home at all so we reached out and she had no problem coming back to stay with him again. We ended up taking off close to midnight local time so I let her know we would be landing around 3am. She woke up to that text and headed out a couple of hours before we arrived to a clean house and happy pup! She was so willing to help us when the unpredictable happened we can’t thank her enough!!

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Kirsten I.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Our dogs were very content when we returned. They are older and needed special care. Medications, special food, etc. it was great to leave them and not worry!

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Lynn Y.
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Alisa was great with our pets. She kept me informed and sent pictures throughout the stay. They were very well taken care of and our house was just as we left it.

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Melissa F.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Sara is always an incredible pet and house sitter, going above and beyond to keep us in the loop and to make us feel completely at ease. Our cat absolutely loves her and we'll surely use her again in the future!

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Sean G.
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Lydia took such great care of our pets while we were away. She was communicative and sent regular updates and photos. We would absolutely book her again!

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Abbey K.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

I appreciate your flexibility. Our plans were not set in stone and you adapted to us which was VERY helpful. Thank you. We will call again another time.

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SCOTTIE J.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Nejra is amazing, will highly recommend for anyone needing pet setting. She kept us undated with pictures throughout the day which was a nice touch.

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Michelle M.
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The median cost per night for house sitting in Grimes is $45

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Sitters in Grimes average 4
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House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Grimes on Rover as of Jun 2026 was about $45 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A house sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your needs.

If you’re searching for a Grimes house sitter for the first time, visit the house sitter’s profile and select the Contact button.

If you have an active request or have booked a service with a house sitter before, learn more about how to do this in the Rover app or on your computer.

As of Jun 2026, there are 661 house sitters in Grimes. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect house sitter near you. As a reminder, house sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your house’s safety.

Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple house sitters about your booking. Typically, 90% of Grimes house sitters respond in under an hour.

House sitters in Grimes have an average of 15 years of experience. House sitters with repeat customers have an average of 4 repeat clients. Experience can vary from house sitter to house sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare house sitters in Grimes.

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. Grimes 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.

Note: If your house 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 house sitting service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your house sitter’s cancellation policy.