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5.0 out of 5 stars
110 reviews
34 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Iowa City, IA, 52245

Madison was so great! Followed all instructions and took great care of my kitty. I can tell he loves her! Would definitely book again. Thanks Madison!😸

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Lucas R.
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2 reviews
3 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Iowa City, IA, 52245

Lucas is reliable and friendly! Visited my cat for mealtimes- she got plenty of treats, playtime, and pets. Will definitely book again!

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Audrey K.
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20 years of experience
Iowa City, IA, 52240

About: I grew up with both cats and dogs and have years of experience caring for pets of my own as well as those of friends, family, and neighbors. I have also volunteered at multiple animal shelters and zoos. I currently have two cats of my own, so I understand how important it is to find someone you can trust with your pets. I enjoy caring for animals and will treat yours with the same love and attention I give my own. I have a fairly flexible schedule and am currently working part-time, so I can easily accommodate the needs of you and your pets throughout the work week or over the weekend. I strive to provide a safe, calm, and reliable experience for every pet. I'll carefully follow your care instructions, keep your home secure, and make sure your pet receives plenty of attention, exercise, and affection while you're away.

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5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
1 repeat client
5 years of experience
Iowa City, IA, 52240

Always on time, dealt with minor issues without hesitation!

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Haley N.
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57 reviews
16 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Coralville, IA, 52241

Haley is a conscientious and kind pet sitter! It gave us great peace of mind to have Haley look in our cats. She She sent lots of updates and photos and was very communicative. And we know our little ones were in great hands!

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Jami S.
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4 years of experience
Iowa City, IA, 52240

About: I love meeting and hanging out with pets. I’ve always wanted a dog growing up but never got one. However, my sister has now gotten her own pup, and I’m the happiest aunt! Would be a lovely break during the day! Also, I prefer notice in advance, but sometimes my calendar has gaps and could possibly accept day of :) I can check their water and food. I can open/close shades, doors, etc. If they watch TV, I can make sure it’s playing or change it, etc. They can get play time!

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Sarah F.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
225 reviews
61 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Iowa city, IA, 52246

Sarah is absolute pleasure to work with as she do her job with total dedication and integrity. She has passion for taking care of animals/cats which shows in her care.

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Petri F.
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1 repeat client
14 years of experience
Iowa City, IA, 52240

About: I have had a special connection with animals my whole life! My family would call me "the animal whisperer" because of how much I love and connect with creatures. I grew up with many different kinds of animals such as dogs, cats, rabbits, fish, turtles, snails, and frogs. I love to get to know the neighborhood cats and dogs and frequently pet sit for my neighbors in the area and would absolutely love to expand my creature friend circle. It would truly be an honor to get to know and take care of your furry friend. I am currently job searching and am not in school so I have a lot of pet sitting time to offer. Spending quality time with your pet will be my top priority. My home isn't available for pet sitting due to me having two cats who would not enjoy the company of other creatures! I am happy to come to your home to take care of your pet(s). I can do overnights if needed as well.

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Jason W.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
573 reviews
183 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Iowa City, IA, 52240

We trust Jason with our two cats and he did a great job with our nervous dog too. He has done a great and thorough job watching them on multiple occasions. We highly recommend him!

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Bethany W.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
43 reviews
13 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Iowa City, IA, 52246

Bethany was amazing! She was reliable, caring, and kept me updated throughout the entire time. My dog was happy and well taken care of. I highly recommend her!

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Madison V.
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10 reviews
3 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Iowa City, IA, 52245

Im thankful that Madison replied quickly and was able to meet me and my pets. She dropped in on my 2 dogs while I had a long day away from home. The photos showed them playing and getting pets. Madison put my mind at ease with the knowledge that my dogs were taken care of.

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Iliana N.
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10 reviews
4 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Iowa City, IA, 52240

Iliana is an attentive pet walker and sitter that will take wonderful care of your pet. She'll remember all of your instructions perfectly and demonstrates impeccable flexibility to adapt to circumstances on the fly.

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Christian D.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
44 reviews
9 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Iowa City, IA, 52240

I needed help giving allergy shots to my wiggly dog and am not able to do them myself. Luckily I found Christian through this site! His experience was priceless! He was responsive, kind, helpful, and took time to show me how I can make shot giving with my dog the best possible experience. He was quick and my dog liked him after and tried following him out the door! That never happened at the vet or when others helped! Very accommodating. I can’t thank him enough for his help!

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Destiny F.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
34 reviews
11 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Coralville, IA, 52241

Destiny did a wonderful job looking after my Rudy. She was kind and attentive and adapted well to his temperament and minor shenanigans. Very responsible and provided excellent narratives in her daily reports along with great pictures so I was confident he was all right while I was away. Would highly recommend her!

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Meredith D.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
28 reviews
9 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Iowa City, IA, 52245

Meredith was great! Oreo warmed up to her right away and she was great at sending pictures and giving me great updates. I’d love to have her watch him again!

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Gina F.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
60 reviews
23 repeat clients
45 years of experience
Iowa City, IA, 52240

Gina did an amazing job with my cats! They were well taken care of, and she was even so nice to vacuum any scattered litter before we got home. Thank you, Gina!!!

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Sydney H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
38 reviews
15 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Iowa City, IA, 52245

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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Mikayla J.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
1 repeat client
2 years of experience
Iowa City, IA, 52240

About: Since the age of 10 I have been taking care of three cats in total at my parents house! This includes cleaning out the litter box, feeding, and playing/engaging with them all while in a loving and caring environment. Additionally, I have catsat for my neighbors adorable kitty for weeks at a time. My daily visits to her house consisted of me cleaning the litter box and feeding and playing with the kitty. Although my experience with dogs is more limited, I have a true affinity for any and all animals and I feel, along with my work ethic and adeptness, these many years of taking care of cats will translate over to the dog world! I am a full time college student with pockets of free time during most days of the week, primarily in the late afternoon and evening time, and on the weekends throughout the day. I care for pets in a clients home by providing a loving and caring environment for the animal, as well as matching the energy of the pet so their needs care be met. This could include playing with the pet or going on walks when their energy levels are high, or relaxing and enjoying each others company by just chilling on the couch. Additionally, when the animal signals that they need to relieve themselves I am quick to pick up on this and will provide the animal the opportunity to do this, cleaning up after them when they are finished.

Sitter Profile Image: Dakota R.
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Dakota R.
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$16
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5.0 out of 5 stars
27 reviews
8 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Iowa City, IA, 52240

Dakota did a great job with our cats and communicated well. It was reassuring to see the daily pictures, too. Will definitely use Dakota again in the future!

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Emely T.
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$19
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5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
10 years of experience
Iowa City, IA, 52245

About: I’m a certified animal lover with a fur baby of my own (Henry, 9lb of quiet sweetness) that I’ve been caring for over 10 years. I’m an MFA candidate at the Writers’ Workshop, which allows me to study from home most of the week. If I am busy on a specific day during your booking, I will let you know ahead of time so you can approve or deny the amount of hours I will be gone for that day (which usually ranges from 1-3h workshops). I have experience as a dog owner, but have also spent many of my years dog and cat sitting for my friends and family. I raised and trained my parents puppy, a Bichon Frise Shih Tzu mix who needed lots of care to control his barking and playful nature, now 6 years old and so loving. I’m experience with a range of ages and needs, including puppies and elder animals with special care needs. I love dogs, as you can tell, and have all the time in the world to watch and play with them! I prefer dogs and cats have been handled and are used to being cared for, with no history of lashing out or biting. Whether you need me to cuddle, feed, brush, walk, or play with your pup, I'm your gal. Note: while I take a combo of meds for my dander allergy and have a high tolerance, I ask that any animals/homes with animals with high shedding be appropriately groomed and cleaned before sitting. If I stay in your home, a vacuuming or light cleaning does wonders. If your fur baby is boarded in my home, a bath or deshedding session beforehand is much appreciated. I work from home, so pet care can be a day round activity for me. If I am sitting in your home or doing check ins, I can stay or come by as frequently as needed, given availability based on any events or sessions I have previously booked. I will always communicate with pet parents about the needs for their specific fur baby. I understand all needs are unique, so aside from common sense (walks, feedings, playing), I’ll make sure to tailor their care as needed.

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The median cost per visit for cat sitting in Iowa City is $18

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Meredith was great! Oreo warmed up to her right away and she was great at sending pictures and giving me great updates. I’d love to have her watch him again!

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Haley N.
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Tallie has been great watching my cat! She’s very thorough with pet care and attention. She asks great questions and keeps track of anything that may need to be done. This is the second time she’s been to our home and I will continue to use her!

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Stephanie Y.
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Once again Katie did such a great job with our cat Tilly! She does all of Tilly's favorite things and Tilly is always waiting at the door for her. Thanks again Katie!

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Kelly B.
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This is the second time Asha has sat for my cat and my cat loves her! Asha is responsive, responsible, reliable, sweet, and also pretty cool :) I will be requesting your services again sometime!

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Hannah L.
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Sarah knows a lot about cat behavior, and I've actually learned a couple of tricks from her! She takes good care of my cats. I highly recommend her!

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Yvonne B.
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As soon as I met Ashley, I knew my fur babies would be in great hands! It was my first time leaving them for so long and she did amazing and even won the heart over my cat, who is scared of everyone. Would rebook and recommend!

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Addison M.
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Gina did an amazing job with my cats! They were well taken care of, and she was even so nice to vacuum any scattered litter before we got home. Thank you, Gina!!!

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Paula H.
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I have booked Sidney several times to watch our cat and she’s lovely. She does a lovely job and communicates with us for each visit!

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Allison K.
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Lucas is reliable and friendly! Visited my cat for mealtimes- she got plenty of treats, playtime, and pets. Will definitely book again!

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Roxy S.
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Meagan has been such a great sitter every single time. I never have any worries leaving my cats when she comes to watch them. She’s been such a joy to have the last few years. Sad I’ll be moving away and unable to have her around to cat sit. I always love the detailed notes and all the pictures. Feels like I’m there with them when she is able to give so much detail paired with the pictures she sends over. If you’ve ever been weary of having someone come into your home to watch your cats, you most definitely do not need to worry. Meagan is great and the cats have really seemed to enjoy

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Alejandra C.
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Brianna was upper friendly with my cat and knew exactly what to do. She was in contact with me and gave my cat so many pets! I highly recommend her!

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Brittany F.
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Elyse was fantastic. She spent quality time with our cat, sent detailed updates and great photos. We definitely recommend having her look after your fur baby.

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Deb B.
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Shannon was really great with my boys!! she was reliable, communicative and took really good care of them while I was away. I would definitely book with her again!

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Gabriela M.
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Thank you Aastha for taking such good care of our fur babies. Appreciate your timely check ins and attentiveness!

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Gianna K.
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Irene did a great job checking in on Moe and making sure he was eating. I appreciated all the photos as well!

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Brooke C.
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Rebekah has been watching our two cats for almost two years and she has earned our trust over and over. She is great at communicating, managing the cats needs, and enrichment!

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Miranda Z.
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We have used Sarah a few times now to watch our two cats and she is wonderful! This last time she even changed our smoke detector battery so my boys didn’t have to listen to the chirping while we were gone. She goes above and beyond, thank you again Sarah!

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Alyssa J.
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Yutao was an exceptional cat sitter. Always sending timely updates and communicating if anything seemed concerning/needed clarification. Would absolutely book again.

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Sophia P.
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Ashley was wonderful as always. We trust her and she’ll remain our designated sitter as long as she’s available!

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Amy & Alek P.
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Brittany was so amazing!! Truly went above and beyond at each visit and even took my buddy on an emergency trip to the vet after getting into some trouble without any hesitation. Brittany was the best sitter Cannoli has had thus far and I plan to consider her as my first choice for future trips.

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Daniela D.
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The average cost for Cat Sitting in Iowa City on Rover is $18.87 per visit (as of August 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 August 2026, there are 269 sitters on Rover offering Cat Sitting across Iowa City. 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.

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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.

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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 Iowa City. On Rover:

  • 95% of sitters can help with special care needs
  • 95% can help with giving oral medications or injections
  • 97% 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.

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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.

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