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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
• 178 reviews
49 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Johnston, IA, 50131

“Ashley took great care of our two cats. She spent time playing with them and giving them some needed attention. We would definitely book Ashley again.”

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Sara O.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 58 reviews
19 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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Emily R.
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$20
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 69 reviews
29 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Meredith, Des Moines, IA, 50310

“Emily was excellent with my cat! She kept her very happy, checked in regularly, and sent wonderful pictures. Great attention to detail on all of my cat's needs 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

“Really appreciated Ezequiel being available on short notice! He made sure to keep me posted about the dogs and how his visits went. I would book with him again.”

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Megan C.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 25 reviews
7 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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Emily A.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 143 reviews
68 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Urbandale, IA, 50322

“Emily always takes such great care of my sunny and he adores her! She listens to concerns I have as a new puppy mom and always makes sure I stay informed as to how my little guy is doing while I’m at work and away . Her commitment to dogs shows and gives me peace of mind that my puppy is taken care of when I can’t be there .”

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Austin O.
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$17
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 60 reviews
10 repeat clients
2 years of experience
Ankeny, IA, 50023

“Austin is flexible and willing to work with us when changes have happened. Our kitties are happy to see home when we are gone and makes it less stressful for them.”

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Jamie C.
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$20
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50 years of experience
Johnston, IA, 50131

About: I grew up with multiple pets and have had one in my home my entire life. They are members of our family. I’ve done obedience training with my pupps! I have had numerous animals for their entire life, from new born through geriatrics. I’m well versed in all stages of life. I work from home and have a flexible schedule. I am available morning, midday and evening. My flexible schedule allows me the opportunity to meet the needs of your pet. I will stay with your pet during visits. Letting them, potty, exercise, eat, visit, whatever is needed. And of course giving them some lovin! Whatever is requested.

Sitter Profile Image: Morgan H.
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Morgan H.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 108 reviews
24 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Beaverdale, Des Moines, IA, 50310

“Morgan was absolutely phenomenal! We have some older cats who require medication and she was a pro! Will definitely be reaching out again the next time we leave town.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Hannah E.
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Hannah E.
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$14
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 6 reviews
1 repeat client
5 years of experience
Johnston, IA, 50131

“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.
Sitter Profile Image: Nadine H.
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Nadine H.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 28 reviews
11 repeat clients
45 years of experience
Johnston, IA, 50131

“Nadine came to let my two boys out on Thanksgiving day, I appreciated the fact that she was happy to do it and also said she would come a little earlier as she didn't want them to be too long with out being able to go outside. She was very reliable and made good with my one dog Lewie who is not friendly to strangers. Thank you Nadine and I do hope we can use your services again! Lewie & Tito say thank you for the treats and taking them out for their potty break! Take care, Gail”

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Sitter Profile Image: Ash B.
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Ash B.
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$22
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 105 reviews
28 repeat clients
21 years of experience
Des Moines, IA, 50312

“Ash has been amazing, from beginning to end!! Great communication, and my pup must love her, because he is way better behaved for her than us, LOL!! Highly recommend!!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Sue T.
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Sue T.
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$23
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4.8 out of 5 stars
• 10 reviews
1 repeat client
33 years of experience
Urbandale, IA, 50322

“Sue is wonderful! Our cats loved her, even our shy kitty played with her too. Sue is kind, prompt, and the perfect caregiver. Don’t hesitate to trust her with your pets!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Madison B.
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Madison B.
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$18
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4.4 out of 5 stars
• 9 reviews
6 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Drake, Des Moines, IA, 50312

“Everything in order.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Molly T.
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Molly T.
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$13
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 4 reviews
1 repeat client
30 years of experience
Windsor Heights, IA, 50324

About: Hi! I'm a teacher and a lifelong animal lover with a flexible summer schedule, which means I'm home and fully available to give your pets the time, attention, and care they deserve while you are away. I've owned and cared for dogs of all sizes and personalities, from small breeds to large dogs, and I'm comfortable with a wide variety of needs and personalities. Our current fur baby family members include Mya, a 13-year-old lab/hound mix, and Mercury, a 3-year old kitty (who thinks he is a dog). Mya is a lover of all dogs, and Mercury goes with the flow when we have pups visit. I have experience with special needs dogs, including giving medication and extra support. As a teacher, I'm dependable, attentive, patient,and organized. I truly love caring for animals, making them feel safe and loved. During the summer, I'm available to pet care, walks, drop-ins, boarding, and giving lots of love to your fur baby. I have been helping a friend care for dogs through Rover, so I understand how important communication, trust, and reliability is when caring for your pet. One additional bonus - my home is full of animal lovers. I have 3 teens home this summer who absolutely love dogs and cats and enjoy helping give pets extra love, play, walks, and attention. Whether your pet needs exercise, cuddles, special care, or a calm and loving environment, I would be honored to care for them like one of my own. I look forward to meeting you and your furry family members! I’m a teacher so I’m home this summer and available. I have 3 busy teens and am volunteering at the Des Moines Playhouse a few hours a week, but am home most of the time. We have a partially fenced in yard in our planning to completely fenced in in the next couple weeks. We live on a quiet street which is a great area to go on walks.

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Missy F.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 9 reviews
3 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Urbandale, IA, 50322

“Missy was great with the animals! My cat and dog really thought she was the bees knees! ? she was very friendly, and willing to listen to all of the details about how we do things. I plan on having her house sit in my home and hopefully do some drop in visits as well. I think she'll be a great addition to anyone's critter sitter team! ?”

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Sitter Profile Image: Kiska D.
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Kiska D.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 14 reviews
5 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Ankeny, IA, 50023

“Great job!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Jane A.
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Jane A.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 12 reviews
2 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Waukee, IA, 50263

“Jane was communicative, easy to coordinate with, and able to book on short notice. She was also upfront about her schedule, which made planning easy. Would happily recommend her!”

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Jennifer S.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 21 reviews
4 repeat clients
22 years of experience
Johnston, IA, 50131

About: I helped care for hundreds of dogs through fostering, vetting and transporting from Texas to Canada for years with a nonprofit organization. I miss seeing a variety of pets! I would love to help take care of your pets when you can’t be there. Caring for pets is my main job so I’m available most days. I do not have a desire to have a large volume of clients on a daily basis. I like to focus attention on the individual clients. Your pets safety is my highest priority. I am extremely safety conscious and take every job seriously. Pets are family. I understand the faith you have placed in me.

Sitter Profile Image: Cynthia A.
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Cynthia A.
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$20
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 19 reviews
5 repeat clients
20 years of experience
ankeny, IA, 50012

About: I’ve taken care of every kind of dog. I’ve been a foster mom for years. I’ve fostered puppies to senior hospice dogs. I have trained many dogs and can train yours on our visits. I work from home most days of the week and have an indoor camera setup for when I do have to leave, I can check in on your furbaby. I have a house with a fenced in yard for activities and bathroom breaks. I live in a residential neighborhood and can take your dog for walks during the day. I usually leave dog tv on at a low volume during the day while I’m working from home. I am currently fostering a hospice dog, he gets along with other dogs and cats. I work from home part time and have a flexible schedule. I’m able to schedule meetings around walks, sits and check ins without any issues. I’m offering all services. I make sure the pets in my care are safe and protected. I’m able to control large and small dogs. Walking large, strong dogs are not a problem.

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The median cost per visit for pet sitting in Herrold is $18

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Alisa does a fantastic job and has a clear love for animals. I highly recommend her and put my full trust in her ability to look after my pets.

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Ryan G.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

It was a last minute request and Sara didn’t hesitate to help us out! We were so thankful and she was great and very reliable. We will use her again!!

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Julie H.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Aubrie was great with our kitties while we were gone. She met them first, which gave us an idea how she interacted with them and gave us a chance to show her where supplies were. She was great about sharing 3 to 4 pictures every visit of them playing, eating, and just being cute. She made sure to send a good note each visit with the Rover Card and pictures. We would definitely use Aubrie again to take care of our cats when we leave town!!

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Vanessa M.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

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.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Luna and Milo just love when Sydney cares for them! She is always on time and an excellent commentator. We will continue to use her services when she’s available!

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Steph’s P.
Drop-In Visits
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.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Kelly was great with our dog! She was vert responsive, timely, and did a great job communicating with us during her drop-in visits. She also went above and beyond while taking our dog on a walk during one of her visits. I highly recommend Kelly!

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Jason W.
Drop-In Visits
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The average cost of Pet Sitting in Herrold is $17 per visit as of November 2026. Most bookings cost between $16 and $21 per visit. On Rover, 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 November 2026, there are 1,158 sitters on Rover offering Pet Sitting across Herrold. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.

You and your sitter can agree on a care schedule that fits your pet’s routine and the sitter’s availability. Pet Sitting can be booked as a one-time or recurring drop-in visit. If you need overnight care or dog walks, you may also be able to book House Sitting or Dog Walking through Rover with the same sitter, provided they offer those services.

Before booking, confirm:

  • the timing, length, and frequency of visits;
  • the care instructions the sitter should follow;
  • which parts of your pet’s usual routine should be prioritized;
  • how often you would like to receive messages, photos, or other updates.

Not every sitter offers the same services, availability, or booking options. Review their profile and discuss the care you need through Rover before booking each service.

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 Herrold. On Rover:

  • 90% of sitters can help with special care needs
  • 95% can help with giving oral medications or injections
  • 95% 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 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.

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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