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Sitter Profile Image: Ashley L.
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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 did an outstanding job, above & beyond! My kitty Cheese forgave me right away for being gone which shows me he was a happy camper. Will definitely get her again on my next vacation :)

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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

Jen took very good care of our 2 cats with her drop in visits twice a day. One of our cats is diabetic so she has to be fed 12 hours a part and given an injection after the feedings each time. We asked her with very short lead time and she took the time to come to our house so we could meet her and she could meet our cats before the booking. We appreciated this very much.

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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!

Sitter Profile Image: Nejra V.
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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

Nejra was wonderful with Kai and gave so many updates and pictures which I so appreciated! Would highly recommended and will be using her again.

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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

Alisa did a great job with a drop in visit to feed and let our dog outside. She arrived timely, stayed the appropriate amount of time and took a couple photos for us.

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Salena C.
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$13
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15 years of experience
Grimes, IA, 50111

About: I have taken care of family and friends dogs since I was a kid and I now have my own pup that is beyond spoiled. My passion is dogs and helping them in any way, shape, or form! I have knowledge in basic dog training and dogs body languages and what they mean. My motto is to treat every pup as if they are my own! I am employed full time and have a pup of my own at home. I have availability on the weekends to come over and let your pup out and/or play with them! I do work occasional Saturdays meaning I may not be free from 8am-2pm on certain Saturdays. I am available for in home drop ins and walks. I can match you dogs energy level weather that's playing fetch or just laying down and cuddling!

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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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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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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

Sara is an amazing dog sitter and was a complete joy to work with. She was flexible in scheduling and prompt to all appointments. Our dog loved her. Sara is very trustworthy and would recommended to anyone who is scheduling for the first time.

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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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Sitter Profile Image: Emmy D.
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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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Sitter Profile Image: Emily R.
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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: Jessica D.
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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 was fantastic! She really listened to our concerns beforehand and took everything we said into account. She gave us detailed reviews for each visit and was friendly to both us and our pets. We will absolutely be hiring her for petsitting again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Moriah F.
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Moriah F.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
4 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Urbandale, IA, 50323

Moriah is caring, communicative, and dependable . She sends updates via text, sends the cutest pictures, and I live her video snippets. Being away for 12 hour shifts can be stressful and worrisome. Knowing Moriah is there to care for my boy helps alleviate that. I trust that he is in safe, capable hands. Thank you, Moriah for being there for Hershel.

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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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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: Kendra S.
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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.

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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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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This is our second time using Emmy! She provided pictures and gave us updates putting us at ease that our boys were well taken care of while we were gone!

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Mykayla D.
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Hannah has been great doing drop in visits for our senior dog. She is dependable and sends lots of updates.

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Meri M.
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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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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.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Alisha is AWESOME! She agreed to do a check in even though it was kinda last minute and took my pup for a walk and cleaned up his area! Highly recommend :)

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Maddie S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Karly is always amazing with our fur babies. She was able to adjust the schedule to accommodate a later shift for my husband and she stopped back to check on them so we didn’t have to worry. Love that she is so reliable and loves them like we do.

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Shelly M.
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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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Appreciated Alisa's ability to let them out every 8 hours as requested. Will definitely rebook in the future! Can't recommend her enough!

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

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Beka T.
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The average cost for Pet Sitting in Grimes on Rover is $18.87 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 Pet 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 Pet Sitting. For more information on service fees, click here .

As of September 2026, there are 1,179 sitters on Rover offering Pet Sitting across Grimes. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.

A pet sitter can provide focused care sessions, help your pet’s routine stay on track, or keep you updated on your pet’s mood and energy levels.

Whether you’re at the office for the day or traveling for a few nights, a pet sitter can offer potty breaks during a Grimes stroll, cleaning the litter box, or making sure your pet has on-time food or water refills. For daytime services like walking and drop-ins, you can also request sitters to send a report card with every visit.

Tip: You can discuss your specific arrangements with a pet sitter on Rover to what fits you, your pet, and your sitter’s needs. To find what their special skills are, look at the "Skills" and "Pet care experience" sections on their profile.

If you would like updates while you’re away, you can discuss with your sitter how many or how frequent you’d like those updates to be. The Rover app allows sitters to send photos, videos, and messages about your pet, including how many pee or poop breaks occurred. You can message your sitter at any time through the app and our support team is available 24/7 by email or chat if you have concerns.

The personalized, in-home nature of pet care through Rover can mean more individual attention for your pet.

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.

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

  • 89% of sitters can help with special care needs
  • 100% can help with giving oral medications or injections
  • 94% 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.

A Meet & Greet is a short introductory meeting between you, your pet, 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.

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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