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1. Daniel F.
“Daniel sat for our pups for the 2nd time last night. They were so happy to see him again! He is the best! I know they are in good hands with Daniel! :)”
2. Karla D.
“Karla was very attentive to my foster pup. We have a very specific regimen and there are certain details that are important to me regarding my foster’s training, specifically triggers for her. Karla was observant, respectful of my details, and asked questions to clarify as needed. This made my dog that sometimes isn’t too friendly, comfortable with her, making the transition as seamless as possible. I will use her again!”
3. Cassie K.
“Cassie has helped take out dogs out multiple times and has been very reliable and responsive!!! We appreciate Cassie’s flexibility and help last minute when we get in a bind!”
4. Bethany W.
“Bethany was a great dog sitter. She took care of our two pups for a weekend and kept them fed, walked and happy. I really appreciated that she paid attention to the heat and made an effort to take them on early walks. I’ll would hire her again no question!”
5. Karly M.
“Karly was AMAZING with our rescue dog who hasn’t stopped being scared & aggressive with strangers for almost a year. Shep loved & behaved well for Karly, which is a first. Not sure what her secret is but Karly will be Shep’s sitter as long as she wants to be. ❤️🐶 She was conscientious & respectful while house sitting overnight. An overall A+ experience.”
6. Meredith D.
“Meredith did an amazing job with my pets. She was very responsive and kept me updated. She was able to get my shy kitty to come out and be social. Mika my shy kitty normally stays hidden when ppl are over. Both my dogs loved her and got many cuddles. I am very grateful at what an amazing job she did and would def rebook again.”
7. Rachel E.
“We highly recommend Rachel for any dog-sitting needs. She was communicative throughout the process, loved our senior dog and left the house in the exact same condition as when we left, possibly even better. Very grateful for her time and efforts.”
8. Christian D.
“Twice Christian has looked after my senile, withered, and anxious 20-year-old cat, once while I was off the grid camping, and another time abroad. Both times, I came home to a cared for home, and a relaxed, present, exercised and stimulated cat indifferent to my absence; and for an easily confused and an affection needing cat, this is a tremendous credit to his skill and acuity for animals with involved needs and sensitive temperaments. Christian’s experience, affability, kindness, dependability and professionalism grant me the peace of mind I seek while away. I hope you have the good fortune of having your pet in Christian’s care too. My sincerest thanks Christian, for caring for Bella and looking after my house. Best, Jared B”
9. Mal L.
“Mal was an awesome house/dog/chicken sitter for us! Great communication and photos of our dogs while we were on vacation. Will definitely book again.”
10. Nelson G.
“Really great using Nelson to pet sit our two doggies. He was in good communication the whole time and everyone was well cared for and the house in good shape when we got home. I would definitely hire/recommend Nelson!”
11. Lindsey N.
“Lindsey is great! Wonderful with my pups. They absolutely adore her. Followed instructions perfectly, kept in contact with frequent messages and “pupdates” with photos. Highly recommend.”
12. Rose T.
“Rose was fabulous! She took care of our 3 dogs while we were on vacation. She had great communication the whole time and our boys absolutely loved her!”
13. Jaxson K.
“Jaxson takes care of my very high maintenance yet adorable dogs frequently. They like him more than me if that tells you anything about the care and attention he gives them both. He is kind and patient and loves my dogs! Thank you Jaxson for being the best pet sitter ever! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”
14. Renee G.
“Renee was able to help us out in a pinch with extremely short notice. She took great care of our three large and extra-large dogs with no problem and we came home to happy pooches. We'll definitely be reaching out to her again.”
15. Kristine P.
“Kristen did an excellent job staying with Daisy! I would recommend her in a heartbeat! She made leaving a little easier as I didn’t have to worry about a thing and got lots of updates and photos!”
16. Brooke M.
“Five plus stars!!! Brooke went above and beyond for us and our dogs! She stayed overnight and sent us pictures/videos to update us. Highly recommend!!!”
17. Jane K.
“Jane did a great job watching our dogs. Our normally shy dog took to her right away which is always a great sign. She got them out for walks and made sure they were well cared for. Will hire her again in the future!”
18. claudia s.
“Claudia was my first experience with Rover and I couldn’t have asked for a better introduction! Very friendly and got along well with my Norwegian Elkhound, Stella. She stayed the night with her while I was out of town, taking her on multiple walks and kept me updated with pictures. Next time I need a Rover, I will be messaging Claudia first!”
19. Jeanette R.
“Jeanette house sat for us while we were out of town. She took wonderful care of our dog and cat. She was respectful of our home and sent photos.”
20. Emily B.
“Emily was very responsive, and took great care our Harley! We’ll definitely have her stay again, and would highly recommend her! 😊”
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1. Search
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2. Meet & Greet
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3. Book & Pay
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Reservation protection
It doesn’t happen often, but if your house sitter has to cancel, we’ll work with you to find a new sitter.
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House Sitting FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Rover
House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Iowa City on Rover as of Jul 2024 was about $35 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.
As of Jul 2024, there are 308 house sitters in Iowa City. 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, 89% of Iowa City house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Iowa City have an average of 16 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 Iowa City.
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. Iowa City 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.
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