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Sitter Profile Image: Timothy A.
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Timothy A.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
2 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Norwalk, IA, 50211

Our kitties loved Tim, and they were very happy and calm when we returned home. He provided lots of play time for the younger cats, and lots of photos while we were away. I think they were disappointed it wasn't Tim when we walked in the door!

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Sitter Profile Image: Jocelyn I.
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Jocelyn I.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
3 repeat clients
5 years of experience
West Des Moines, IA, 50266

About: I’ve grown up with dogs but more recently have been watching friends and families dogs (including a young lab puppy). Tell me everything about them so I can make them feel more comfortable! No detail is too small. My weekdays and weekends are very flexible for walks and/or check-ins. Please see my schedule for booking—multiple visits per day is no problem for me. I cannot provide home boarding, but I can be flexible enough to spend as much time as you want with your fur baby at your place!

Sitter Profile Image: Sarah B.
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Sarah B.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
9 years of experience
Indianola, IA, 50125

Sarah took great care of our animals during her drop-in visits. She was always prompt, provided pictures and detailed Rover cards that kept me informed about how everything was going. I really appreciated her thorough communication and attention to their needs. Knowing they were in such capable hands gave me peace of mind while we were away. I will definitely book with Sarah again and highly recommend her services. Thank you Sarah!!

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Allison G.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
135 reviews
38 repeat clients
42 years of experience
Des Moines, IA, 50309

Allison is always super flexible with my last minutes bookings & changes. It’s a huge weight off of my shoulders to know that my pup is checked in on when she’s alone at home all day!

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Justus R.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
17 reviews
1 repeat client
12 years of experience
Carlisle, IA, 50047

Justus was AMAZING! She did drop-in visits for our cat for a week and when we came back, he was happy and well taken care of! Justus responds quickly and was very easy to work with. She sent pictures every time she stopped by to spend time with our cat. Highly recommended!!

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Sitter Profile Image: Kaylee S.
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Kaylee S.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
2 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Sherman Hill, Des Moines, IA, 50314

Thank you so much Kaylee! Forgot to tell you I left some lights on and the TV. Hope everything was situated enough for you! Will reach out again sometime

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Rachael W.
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43 reviews
19 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Des Moines, IA, 50320

We absolutely love Rachel! She kept us up to date on our fur babies, sending cute photos and kind notes with each rover card. Our dog and cat were well loved while we were out of town.

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Sitter Profile Image: Christina C.
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Christina C.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
20 reviews
8 repeat clients
5 years of experience
West Des Moines, IA, 50266

Christina is truly caring and patient with our cat Spaghettio. She was so kind and made even such a shy cat warm up to her right away. She replies right away and always has your pets interest in mind. I highly recommend Christina!

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Jen F.
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$18
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4.7 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
1 repeat client
10 years of experience
Cumming, IA, 50061

About: I’ve taken care of dogs for the past 10 years. Most of my experience comes from small to medium size dogs, but I’m also open to caring for dogs of any size. Additionally, I have experience with senior dogs that may take an extra amount of care/support (I.e., administering medicine, helping them get around, etc.). Im currently unemployed, so id be able to drop in at any time necessary. I won’t be available during the first couple weeks of December, but other than that I am free. I will make sure to clean any messes or wash dishes while you are away. I like to keep the house clean while I pet sit.

Sitter Profile Image: William F.
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William F.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
15 years of experience
Greater South Side, Des Moines, IA, 50315

William is a wonderful and very friendly pet sitter. He came to visit prior to the job and do a meet and greet. I was impressed with all his zoo background work and you can tell he loves animals. My cats were happy and he sent me a picture to update how they were doing. He followed instructions, and was prompt. I will be using his services again for sure. Highly recommend.

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Sitter Profile Image: Isabel V.
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Isabel V.
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$13
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5.0 out of 5 stars
18 reviews
6 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Indianola, IA, 50125

Isabel was so easy on o work with! We had her do a drop in visit and she took the time to meet our pets prior. I hope to work with Isabel again in the future.

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Jessica D.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
122 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: Vanessa L.
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Vanessa L.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
4 years of experience
West Des Moines, IA, 50265

Simply the best! Vanessa went above and beyond to make sure the first time I ever needed a sitter was stress free for both my cat and myself. She updated me with pics, videos, and information about him using the potty and their activity time together. I booked with quite a late notice and she came in to save the day regardless! Highly recommend for exceptional care when needing to leave your furry friends at home.

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Sitter Profile Image: Tara W.
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Tara W.
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$13
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20 years of experience
Indianola, IA, 50125

About: My own furry family consists of 3 wolverines (chihuahuas), 1 pit/boxer mix, 3 horses, 2 cats and a gaggle of happy, laying hens. As a lover of ALL animals, you can trust your furry family members to my care. I currently work in healthcare, and I am very blessed to work three days per week, leaving me with abundant free time to enjoy the outdoors. With a wide variety of animals, caring for them is of utmost importance. I remain knowledgeable in animal behaviors, wound management, illnesses and preventative vet care.

Sitter Profile Image: Natalie S.
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Natalie S.
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$14
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5.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews
8 years of experience
Downtown Des Moines, West Des Moines, IA, 50265

About: I grew up around dogs & cats of all kinds! I have been a solo pet owner for 8+ years & have 2 dogs, a cat, and 2 birds in my home. I am able to care for reactive dogs, diabetic cats/dogs, and know how to operate an E/Collar. I work for Rover because being around animals is a passion of mine & I am always open to helping out! I have flexible hours during my work week (between 7AM-11AM and 2PM-9PM specifically) and I am available on weekends! Anytime after 6pm, I can be there for your pets. I live in a central enough location, so travel to different parts of the metro easy! If I come to your home to care for your pets, I am an avid runner & am sure to get those pups out & active. I am comfortable using treats as incentive & have worked with my own dog through reactivity, so ensuring your pet feels safe is important to me! If your pet stays in my home, I live close to Gray's Lake & Waterworks Park.. making it easy for us to get out and explore. For cats that may come stay with me, we've got large windows & a cat hammock for lounging!

Sitter Profile Image: Molly B.
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Molly B.
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$22
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5.0 out of 5 stars
184 reviews
78 repeat clients
9 years of experience
Greater South Side, Des Moines, IA, 50315

Molly has been awesome! I really appreciate her flexibility when I needed her to arrive a little early at the last minute one day. We'll definitely be keeping Molly on our list of sitters!

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Sitter Profile Image: Lexie E.
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Lexie E.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
20 reviews
5 repeat clients
11 years of experience
Norwalk, IA, 50211

Lexie is great! She always responds to messages right away, arrives on time to check on my pets, and keeps me updated with pictures. She took the time to get to know my shy cat and make sure she ate her food while she was there. I definitely trust her to take good care of my animals when I’m gone!

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Sitter Profile Image: Kristin B.
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Kristin B.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
12 reviews
1 repeat client
12 years of experience
Saint Charles, IA, 50240

Kristin did an outstanding job taking care of my two dogs and two cats while I was away for five days. The true measure of that is how relaxed they were when I returned. I highly recommend her and will certainly be using her again.

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Sitter Profile Image: Kori D.
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Kori D.
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$18
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4.7 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
6 years of experience
Norwalk, IA, 50211

Kori is wonderful! She took great care of Berkley! Will definitely use her again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Aly B.
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Aly B.
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$15
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20 years of experience
Norwalk, IA, 50211

About: We have been pet sitting for friends and colleagues for 2 years so thought why not join Rover and do more! Our clients love my family and we love their pets so it makes perfect sense. I have 4 kids, a small dog and two cats and my small pets just hide if a visiting pet is too much for them otherwise they don't get bothered or bother anyone else, human or pet! I work from home and I have 4 kids who love cats and dogs and love to help out with the dogs that we already provide services for. We are trusted with hideaway keys to homes to let dogs out and we run them in fenced in yards to burn energy. Then we make sure they have food and water and kennel them if applicable before we leave. In our house, visiting pets are watched over by all members of the family. Sometimes we buy them their own special toy to play with. We make sure they eat and get any meds they might need.

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The median cost per visit for cat sitting in Martensdale is $20

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As of September 2026, there are 426 sitters on Rover offering Cat Sitting across Martensdale. 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 Martensdale. On Rover:

  • 89% of sitters can help with special care needs
  • 100% can help with giving oral medications or injections
  • 92% 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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