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Sitter Profile Image: Abby D.
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Abby D.
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$35
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4.9 out of 5 stars
16 reviews
5 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Altoona, IA, 50009

Abby was awesome and I highly recommend her. She was great with my dogs and she had great communication and sent pictures. She was a pro from start to finish.

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Brett C.
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Allison G.
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$58
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5.0 out of 5 stars
123 reviews
36 repeat clients
36 years of experience
Des Moines, IA, 50309

Allison was great!! We have an anxious large Retriever and we came home to a happy content boy! The house was cleaner then when we left and we got so many cute photos and updates. Very happy with Allison and highly recommend!

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Gwyneth C.
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Kayla B.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
10 years of experience
Bloomfield-Allen, Des Moines, IA, 50320

Kayla did amazing taking care of our house and pups! Her pics and updates gave us peace of mind leaving the dogs at home during our trip. We definitely would have her watch them again.

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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

We are really happy with the care provided! Mackenzie was very attentive, sent multiple pictures of our boys, and even made us aware of some water in our basement. We will definitely be using her again!

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Paul H.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
32 reviews
7 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Mingo, IA, 50168

Paul was amazing! He was quick to respond and sent several photos/updates. With it being 4th of July weekend, we were happy that Paul was willing to spend the night and ease the pups anxiety with the loud noises. Thank you Paul for watching our pups on short notice, especially on a holiday weekend!

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Daniel D.
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$26
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14 years of experience
Altoona, IA, 50009

About: My whole life I have been surrounded by Dogs. From taking care of my own and my Grandmother's furry companions, I love being with Dogs of all sizes and energy levels. From Dogs who bounce off the walls, to those who would rather take a nap, I am up for any Dog personality. I have experience caring for senior dogs as well as young ones. I am able to give medication to your furry friends, if they need it. I am available days and nights throughout the summer. I am also flexible to provide daily potty breaks for your dogs. I am able to stay overnight to keep your best friends safe! I'm used to having dogs in my bed, so they will always have someone to sleep with at night. If you have any questions please reach out. I would like to be given instructions on how the owners usually care for their pets. I don't want to disturb their feeding schedules. I also like to know how their pets like to play and what they're personality is like.

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 went above and beyond and took my kitten Sir Snuggles to the vet when he was not feeling well (with my approval) when I was on travel abroad. She even got the vet on the phone at the appointment to talk to me. She was fantastic - and Snuggs is all better now thanks to her help.

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Julia P.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
1 review
1 repeat client
15 years of experience
Des Moines, IA, 50317

Overall, it was a great fit for my self and all of the animals.

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Melissa B.
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Travis S.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
1 repeat client
25 years of experience
Des Moines, IA, 50314

Travis was exceptionally quick to respond and very attentive to my three dogs. Two of my dogs can be hyper and he never once seemed put off by their behaviors. I got photo updates from him without having to ask and he was on time to get to my house before we left out of state. If we needed a sitter again, we’d definitely book with Travis.

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Donna G.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
30 years of experience
Altoona, IA, 50009

Donna was nice and very easy to work with. She was reliable and on time for both the initial meeting and for the stay so we could leave on time. She did a great job and provided some good updates and pictures of the dogs. Thanks for taking good care of them!

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Sitter Profile Image: Aaliyah F.
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Aaliyah F.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
2 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Des Moines, IA, 50315

Aaliyah watched my two cats while we were on vacation. She went above and beyond taking care of them & our home even though my boys put her in some tough & unexpected situations. There were late nights, early mornings, and lots of phone calls & texts messages. I'd definitely book her again if she'd accept me!

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Molly B.
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$56
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5.0 out of 5 stars
182 reviews
78 repeat clients
9 years of experience
Greater South Side, Des Moines, IA, 50315

Molly was absolutely fabulous! While we were gone we received lots of pictures from her letting us know how things were going and that our babies were enjoying their time with her. I usually am anxious when we go out of town about how things are going but was completely relaxed during our entire trip! This was our first time using Rover and everything went very smoothly!

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Tammy M.
Sitter Profile Image: Adrianne H.
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Adrianne H.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
4 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Ankeny, IA, 50021

Adrianne watched my high maintenance Kit for a long weekend and he absolutely loved her! We received updates and photos often. I can tell he was very loved when we were gone and it was so nice not worrying about him all weekend! Will have Adrianna stay with Kit again!!

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Sitter Profile Image: Bella F.
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Bella F.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
2 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Des Moines, IA, 50320

Bella was so great with my two Doods. She loved on them and sent plenty of updates of all the adventure they were having

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Meg S.
Sitter Profile Image: Angie M.
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Angie M.
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$57
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4.9 out of 5 stars
140 reviews
24 repeat clients
14 years of experience
Bondurant, IA, 50035

Our two boys love Angie! She’s very attentive, and treats our boys like her own. Love the pics and updates she sends throughout the day! She’s very flexible and we highly recommend her. Will definitely continue booking with Angie!!

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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

Absolutely amazing house and dog sitter. She went above and beyond in every way and gave us complete peace of mind while we were away. Tiger was so loved, cared for, and spoiled the entire time — we could tell immediately when we got home. She kept us updated, treated our home with care, and truly cared for Tiger like he was her own. We are beyond grateful and would recommend her to anyone without hesitation! 🐾✨

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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 was great! We were out of town 4 nights, and then our flight got delayed and she was able to adjust her schedule to stay a 5th night to take care of our dog. She sent photos and updates at least twice a day and I felt better knowing I had someone here at our house to care for our dog (instead of boarding him). Our dog has some anxiety and allergy issues and she took care of all his meds and gave him lots of love and cuddles. She also washed all the bedding, towels and took the trash out (which she didn't need to do but did it anyhow). Highly recommend! Thanks again, Jessica.

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Mellissa Ann A.
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$26
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20 years of experience
Fairground, Des Moines, IA, 50317

About: I have had animals most of my life and regularly cat sit for friends and family. I am great in emergencies and a kind caring responsible person who will treat your pets like my own. I am calm quiet and gentle by nature and animals tend to pick up on that and like me. I’m always respectful of others homes. I am available 24/7 365 days a year I am happy to work around your schedule and available most hours of the day or night I follow whatever instructions are needed and I let my dogs out to potty every two hours along with cleaning litter boxes and plenty of playtime and snuggles. I also respect privacy and personal property and am not a person to mess with your stuff.

Sitter Profile Image: Kaylee P.
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Kaylee P.
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$30
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8 years of experience
Fairmont Park, Des Moines, IA, 50317

About: I have been around different animals my entire life and have done everything from raising to training. I currently work at a doggy daycare/lodging facility! Im currently working part time, so I’ll have plenty of time to play with your pups! As of now I work 1-8 and get off early most nights. I have a pet friendly dog who loves meeting new pals! If you have a dog who’s possessive over anything I have a ton of experience as my dog is food possessive!

Sitter Profile Image: Kira G.
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Kira G.
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$40
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10 years of experience
Altoona, IA, 50009

About: I've owned multiple senior dogs, and volunteered at the ARL dog shelter. I am more experienced with cats, but am willing to work with dogs as well, especially if they're easy going. I'm currently attending college, so for the summer my schedule is pretty much open! I can work anytime of day, and am able to work holidays. I have experience working with senior and sickly pets, as well as some experience with kittens. If you have a cat who is harness trained I would be happy to take them on walks.

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5.0 out of 5 stars

I always know my elderly cat is in good hands with Abby. She does a nice job of taking care of him, and he barely notices that I'm gone. Thanks Abby!

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Valerie W.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Abby came and met our dogs in advance and made sure it was going to be a good match. She sent pictures, was very responsive, and took really good care of them. She also kept our house clean! We will have her watch them again.

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Kelli K.
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4.0 out of 5 stars

We were grateful Ireland could help us out at the last minute with Belle. Belle had also gotten an open wound due to licking from anxiety so she had to deal with a cone collar and medication. Thanks.

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Marty Or Jennifer V.
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The median cost per night for house sitting in Ivy is $45

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House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Ivy 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 Ivy 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 638 house sitters in Ivy. 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 Ivy house sitters respond in under an hour.

House sitters in Ivy 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 Ivy.

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. Ivy 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.