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Sitter Profile Image: Daniel F.
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Daniel F.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
113 reviews
25 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA, 50309

He was an amazing sitter. Was very attentive to what my dogs needed and took great care of them. Will definitely continue to book future visits with him!

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Rachel R.
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$48
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5.0 out of 5 stars
71 reviews
22 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Urbandale, IA, 50322

Good communication. Willingness to do a meet and greet and house sit on short notice was a life saver. Rachel and family seem to really love pets and get to know their personalities. Our animals were all happy when we came home.

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Sammie C.
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Monica P.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
26 reviews
5 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Waveland Park, Des Moines, IA, 50311

Monica was great. Very professional, communicated well, and took great care of the house and our dog. Will definitely be on my list for future sitter or dog walker needs.

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Jenna R.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
39 reviews
13 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Des Moines, IA, 50310

Jenna is a genuine joy. Her immensely warm demeanor and professional presence made us feel incredibly comfortable leaving our crew of silly misfits in her care during our first partnership with Rover. Responsible, respectful and a real pleasure to work only begins to describe her and her gift of service. We are truly blessed to consider her to be a member of our pack. Thank you for you, Jenna! 💜

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Nadine H.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
26 reviews
11 repeat clients
45 years of experience
Johnston, IA, 50131

I felt very comfortable during my 6 days vacation, I was getting updated regularly. Definitely would recommend her to anyone looking for a good sitter.

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Sarah T.
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$80
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5.0 out of 5 stars
23 reviews
9 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Urbandale, IA, 50322

Sam was fantastic! We had a very last minute request, with special needs. The communication was great and we always felt that our pup was in great hands. We came home to a very happy dog!

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Sitter Profile Image: Krystal H.
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Krystal H.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
24 reviews
7 repeat clients
9 years of experience
Urbandale, IA, 50322

Krystal was amazing with our anxious, high-energy pup. He warmed up to her right away, and didn't seem to have any issues while we were gone. Highly recommend!

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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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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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Sitter Profile Image: Calle U.
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Calle U.
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$36
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5.0 out of 5 stars
23 reviews
8 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Des Moines, IA, 50310

Calle made this trip worry free! My cats were well taken care of including specific dietary/medicine needs. She communicated daily and responded to all my inquiries during her stay. This was the first time I felt comfortable leaving my cats in someone else’s care, and will definitely seek her out again if the opportunity arises.

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Sitter Profile Image: Zoe V.
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Zoe V.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
3 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Ankeny, IA, 50023

Zoe was an absolute blessing! My doggo (who adored zoe) had some extra care that he needed and Zoe was more than willing. Absolutely will use her again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Kendra H.
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Kendra H.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
50 reviews
14 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Ankeny, IA, 50023

Kendra was great! Excellent communication, responsed quickly, and took great care of our girl and house! When she was gone I could barely tell anyone had been here. Got some great pictures too. We would happily book with her again

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Sitter Profile Image: Mackenzie W.
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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

Great communication and daily photos/videos. This was our first time leaving our dog, so she didn't eat for the first day we were gone. We collaborated on some problem solving, and she decided she could eat again with the help of some peanut butter. House was well cared for, as well.

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Sitter Profile Image: Lori G.
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Lori G.
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$72
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5.0 out of 5 stars
220 reviews
71 repeat clients
35 years of experience
West Des Moines, IA, 50266

Lori took very good care of our 2 very different dogs. One has anxiety issues and one is so little and hates being alone. We had to be away for 8 days, and since this was our 1st time using this service we were a bit nervous...but it all turned out fantastic and I feel so much better about leaving my girls. I will be using Lori again and highly recommend her to care for your 4 legged fur babies.

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Lexi B.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
25 reviews
6 repeat clients
13 years of experience
Ankeny, IA, 50023

Lexi took great care of our older dog in our home this past weekend. On the house sitting side, she was a perfect house guest. We would definitely use her again in the future, and i would recommend her to anyone in need of pet sitting.

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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: Megan C.
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Megan C.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
21 reviews
3 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Ankeny, IA, 50023

Meg is simply the best! This was her second time staying at our house with Benji, and we couldn’t be happier. She’s so kind, trustworthy, and clearly loves animals. Benji absolutely lights up when he sees her. She kept us updated with photos and check-ins, which made it so easy to relax while we were away. We came home to a happy pup, a tidy house, and zero stress. It honestly feels like leaving Benji with family. Meg, thank you for loving on our boy and taking such great care of him (and our home!). We’re so grateful for you and can’t wait to have you back!

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Sarah L.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
19 reviews
6 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Johnston, IA, 50131

Sarah did a great job with Bernie. He's a rescue and still a little skittish around people he doesn't know, but he warmed up to Sarah in no time. She did a great job with him.

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Sitter Profile Image: Angela M.
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Angela M.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
1 repeat client
10 years of experience
Johnston, IA, 50131

Angie was truly phenomenal—we couldn’t have asked for a better sitter. She was so kind, responsive, and incredibly accommodating, especially with our puppy. Her communication was excellent and gave us total peace of mind knowing our dogs were so well cared for. It was so clear how much love and attention she gave them. We would trust Angie again in a heartbeat and cannot recommend her highly enough. She’s an absolute gem!

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Barbara B.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews
2 repeat clients
35 years of experience
Johnston, IA, 50131

I appreciate your flexibility. Our plans were not set in stone and you adapted to us which was VERY helpful. Thank you. We will call again another time.

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Nadine was great! She stayed with our dogs while we were away and made sure they felt comfortable. She sent updates every couple of hours, including pictures, so we could see how relaxed and happy they were. It gave us real peace of mind knowing they were in good hands. We would definitely recommend her!

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MD K.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Emily was lovely! Came the day before to learn the feeding and medications. Sent pictures as well as texts letting me know how the girls were doing. It was all such a comfort since it was the first time having someone care for them in my home.

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Jenifer M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Angie did a terrific job taking care of our dog Teddy. She kept in contact with us and sent photos daily. Teddy is a senior dog who requires medication and is a very picky eater. She was able to met all his needs and took the extra time to make him steak and other food to add to his kibble. When we came home from our trip our dog was happy and healthy and our house was very clean. Angie went above and beyond and cleaned the house and took out our trash! She even offered to throw the bed sheets in the washer before she left. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a house sitter.

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Alissa F.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Once again an excellent experience with Sam! A much shorter time away this time, but Tiffany was happy and calm when we got home.

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Brittany M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Amethyst was a huge help for us - stepping up when our other sitter had to cancel on short notice. She took great care of the pups while we were gone. We got several updates throughout the day, along with several pictures of the kiddos. We will definitely keep her in mind for the next time!

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Kevin H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Hannah was amazing! The dogs were very well taken care of, took the dogs for walks. She made is feel very comfortable being gone for a long time, knowing they were loved. Definitely recommend!

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Corey J.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Krystal is amazing! First time user of this service and now she is going to be our only dog watcher moving forward! Thank you so much again, Krystal!

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Kelly K.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Sarah did a wonderful job with my senior dogs. She did great managing their meds, quirks, belly bands, and a couple accidents, and I think she left our house cleaner than when we left. I felt comfortable knowing my pups were in good hands while we were away.

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Emily H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

More than adequate updates and great attention to details. Very considerate house guest, appropriately inquiring about house rules as needed. Our cat obviously enjoyed her care.

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Mike B.
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The median cost per night for house sitting in Johnston 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 Johnston 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 Johnston 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 639 house sitters in Johnston. 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 Johnston house sitters respond in under an hour.

House sitters in Johnston 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 Johnston.

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. Johnston 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.