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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
152 reviews
40 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Johnston, IA, 50131

This was our first time leaving our cat for an extended period of time at home, and all of our worries disappeared when we met Ashley! She took great care of our clingy kitty and we’ll definitely be booking again.

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Morgan H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
102 reviews
24 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Beaverdale, Des Moines, IA, 50310

Morgan was great! I appreciated the pictures and communication while I was away. She gave me peace of mind and took wonderful care of my animals! I’ll definitely rebook with her in the future.

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Monica D.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
365 reviews
74 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA, 50311

Monica was absolutely amazing! She sent so many great pictures of the dogs, so we knew they were good. She did so well with them, and our dogs are not exactly well trained. This was our first time, but I'm sure won't be our last. Would 100% recommend her to anyone!

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Emily R.
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4.9 out of 5 stars
58 reviews
26 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Meredith, Des Moines, IA, 50310

Emily was absolutely wonderful with my dogs! She was reliable, communicative, and gave me so much peace of mind while I was away. She kept me updated with photos and messages, and it was clear my pups were happy, comfortable, and well cared for. I could tell she genuinely loves animals and treated them like her own. I came home to happy dogs and a stress-free experience. I would highly recommend Emily to anyone looking for a trustworthy and caring pet sitter!

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Alisa C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
49 reviews
17 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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Sara O.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
42 reviews
17 repeat clients
37 years of experience
Johnston, IA, 50131

Sara did a great job of checking our cats while we were gone and worked with what seemed to be an ever-changing schedule at the end. We look forward to having her come back and check on our cats again in the future!

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Lisa W.
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$22
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5.0 out of 5 stars
207 reviews
68 repeat clients
33 years of experience
Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA, 50310

Lisa, was great with my three cats. I have a almost 15 yr old male cat that has been very skittish all his life. Most pet sitters have never even gotten him out to eat his can food but Lisa not only got him out to eat but also got his medicine on his ears that he has to have twice a day every day for hypothyroidism. Knowing that he was taken care while my husband and I were out of town attending our daughters wedding was a hugh blessing. Thanks again Lisa.

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Sitter Profile Image: Kassy D.
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Kassy D.
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$19
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5.0 out of 5 stars
43 reviews
19 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Salisbury Oaks, Des Moines, IA, 50312

Kassy is very gentle and quickly developed a good rapport with our anxious rescue, Rio. She’s easy to work with and very flexible. We’re grateful for her.

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Cory G.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
147 reviews
51 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Beaverdale, Des Moines, IA, 50310

We just returned from a 2 week trip, and Cory provided care for our 5 cats. He did a fabulous job! 3 of the cats were elusive, but the other 2 warmed up to him. He saw to all of their needs, and also fed the birds and squirrels for us. He did all we asked of him, and I was confident that they were in good hands. I highly recommend Cory, and will reach out to him for future needs. Thank you, Cory for the great job.

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Sitter Profile Image: Rachel R.
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Rachel R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
77 reviews
24 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Urbandale, IA, 50322

Rachel did a great job taking care of Remy and spoiling him while we were away. Our pup is very timid and he did great with her. She also hauled in quite a few packages that arrived earlier than expected before they could get soaked with snow!

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Sitter Profile Image: Kendra H.
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Kendra H.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
50 reviews
14 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Ankeny, IA, 50023

Kendra is so wonderful! She noticed that my cat was out of food and gave him more for me. And my dog really emits her visits too! We’ll be requesting her services again, I highly recommended her if you need any help with your fur babies!! and... She is always right on time

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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
120 reviews
44 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Des Moines, IA, 50322

Jessica did a great job with our dogs! They love to give kisses and play ball and she accommodated that well. Will definitely be using Jessica again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Austin O.
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Austin O.
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$17
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5.0 out of 5 stars
56 reviews
8 repeat clients
2 years of experience
Ankeny, IA, 50023

Austin is our go-to! He takes great care of our two cats and is super willing to adjust to their needs/wants to minimize stress and keep them as happy as they can be until we return home.

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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
39 repeat clients
2 years of experience
Johnston, IA, 50131

Nerja was fantastic with my two cats! She gave them all the loves, and care. She gave them their medications and sent me so many pictures while I was on vacation. I loved seeing pictures of my babies while I’m gone. She was also great with our shy cat. 100% recommend her!

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Sitter Profile Image: Erin S.
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Erin S.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews
3 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Urbandale, IA, 50322

About: I’ve grown up on a farm loving animals. I currently have two dogs myself and just love the opportunity to make a pet’s day part of my day. I do work a full time job currently but have plenty of time in the evening to drop in on your pet. Eventually, I’m hoping to make this more of a full time schedule. I can easily crate your dog if needed. I’m happy to let them out, take them for walks, spend time for snuggles or play and even feed them a meal if necessary.

Sitter Profile Image: Troy D.
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Troy D.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
106 reviews
11 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA, 50311

Troy has been nothing but amazing, not only with our dog but with everything he does! Our pup is a bit people selective and moose was comfortable in no time due to Troy being patient and knowledgeable about how to handle a more reactive dog. My husband and I would 100% recommend him to take care of your furry friend too! He is always on time and makes sure he leaves the house cleaner then when he got there!

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Renee N.
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$15
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50 years of experience
Johnston, IA, 50131

About: I grew up as a farm girl and worked hard! I've always been around farm animals and our dogs and cats as long as I can remember. I took care of family and neighbor pets and did so also in my adult life. right Right now I'm working a couple of part time jobs. I would be available over most weekends. Once and a while over a 5 day period. I can do drop in check ups and potty breaks in middle of day and after 6 evenings. ok I would mainly be doing the sitting in the clients home as well as just stopping in for just potty breaks and well check-ups. Once in awhile I could do care in my townhome for small pets over the weekend.

Sitter Profile Image: Sarah L.
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Sarah L.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
22 reviews
8 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Johnston, IA, 50131

Sarah we great and the girls loved her! My dog Gizzy has special needs (deaf and blind). She requires eye drops multiple times a day. Sarah did a wonderful job ensuring Gizzy received all the medications she needed. She did a great job with my other dog Meeko also. Meeko is a rescue and had some unpleasant experiences in her past. Sarah was great with her, knew just how to help Meeko learn to trust her and they became friends quickly. I would recommend Sarah for all you pets care and needs. Jenny D.

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Emily A.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
142 reviews
68 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Urbandale, IA, 50322

Emily was thorough and attentive while watching our two cats for the weekend. She checked in with us and sent photos for each visit, and even accommodated some specific medication needs for our older cat, Sweet Pea. We loved the attention she gave and felt very comfortable leaving our pets in her hands. We will definitely be reaching back out to her for future travel needs!

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Sitter Profile Image: Ezequiel R.
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Ezequiel R.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
11 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

Ali did a great job taking care of our cat Meeko while we were traveling out of state. She was able to accept a last minute drop in request and we appreciated her kindness, thoughtfulness and care she provided while we were away. She did an outstanding job.

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Sara S.
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Emily is so attentive with my cat, and takes excellent care of her! She's very easy to communicate with and super flexible.

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Aaron R.
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Sarah is always flexible with our timing, takes great care of our 3 animals & our home. We enjoy working with her!

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Dustin H.
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Sarah did an amazing job with my kitties! They are super shy and she managed to get them to get them to come out and feel safe. Will definitely book again!

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Michelle F.
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Allyson did an excellent job looking after my cat, Apollo! She visited on short notice to meet him beforehand and ask questions. She visited often and was very communicative, providing updates and photos throughout the duration. Even through the snowstorm she did her best to get here and make sure he was well taken care of! I would definitely recommend her!

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The average cost for Cat Sitting in Johnston on Rover is $16.65 per visit (as of July 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 July 2026, there are 527 sitters on Rover offering Cat Sitting across Johnston. 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.

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.

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 Johnston. On Rover:

  • 90% of sitters can help with special care needs
  • 99% 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.

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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