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Sitter Profile Image: Roswell L.
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Roswell L.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
2 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Newton, IA, 50208

Very responsive and communicative. Roswell clearly loves dogs and is very good at caring for them. I would definitely book 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 a fantastic pet sitter for our family this past week while we were out of town. He gave our dog, cat, and fish more love and attention than they typically get with our busy schedules. Our dog has struggled with sleeping when being boarded and having her normal environment kept her very relaxed and happy. Paul sent photos everyday with updates to let us know their status. A small bonus was Paul kept an eye on the house and grabbed our mail and packages and kept them put of the weather. Paul was reliable and trustworthy. Will definitely be using him in the future!

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Amy D.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
27 reviews
5 repeat clients
35 years of experience
State Center, IA, 50247

Amy is absolutely amazing - she consistently goes above and beyond; is always punctual, responsible, and communicative. Our dogs and guinea pigs adore her, and it’s clear how much love and care she puts into every stay. It gives me total peace of mind knowing our fur crew is in such great hands; plus she’s incredibly respectful of our home and is a very tidy guest. I highly recommend Amy to anyone looking for reliable, loving care for their pets. Thank you for everything you do!

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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 is fantastic! Easy to work with, great communicator, and a thoughtful house sitter. Our dogs were happy and healthy when we came home.

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Sitter Profile Image: Janna D.
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Janna D.
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$60
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3.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
30 years of experience
Colfax, IA, 50054

About: I grew up with animals and as an adult i have had cats and dogs my whole life. I have also enjoyed caring for friends and family pets when needed. I have volunteered at the ARL and received some training. I have an open schedule with lots of flexibility that allows for plenty of time to take care of or hang out with my furrbabies. I prefer to keep dogs leashed when a fence is not available. My cat stays indoors. I treat my pets as my children. For outdoor cats, it depends on the owner. I have seen GPS used to keep track of their location outside.

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

This is the 3rd time we book Angie and she has been so great every single time. We have 3 pups and one of them was just diagnosed with diabetes and Angie did so good giving Zoey her insulin shot. We will definitely book with her for future travel. 😃

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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: 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

Our pups seem to love Anthony. They are always so tired, relaxed and happy when we get home. Definitely would recommend Anthony and Mackenzie!

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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 was very diligent about sending pictures and updates about our cat while we were away. It gave us such peace of mind and allowed us to enjoy our vacation without worrying about our cat. We will definitely be booking her again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Donna G.
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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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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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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.

Sitter Profile Image: Sam M.
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Sam M.
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$100
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5.0 out of 5 stars
478 reviews
145 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Arbor Peaks, Des Moines, IA, 50312

Sam was awesome. She stayed in our home and took care of our very needy 14 year old puggle for 8 days. Sam also got thrown a few curve balls by our dog during the stay and she handled them all like the pro she is! Highly recommend. Felt lucky and extremely grateful to have her take care our dog and our home. Great communication!

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Sitter Profile Image: Rachael W.
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Rachael W.
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$150
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5.0 out of 5 stars
30 reviews
15 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Des Moines, IA, 50320

About: I have worked with cats and dogs of all sizes and ages, I strive to provide the best experience for not only the pet but the pet parent as well! I have experience working at the Animal Rescue League alongside my own animals and friends and families animals I’m an open availability sitter I will always put the needs of someone’s animals at the forefront of anything! I have all the time and attention in the world to give your babies I love taking my boys on walks, to the park, and love giving them a variety of enrichment throughout the day! We love exploring and trying new things at a comfortable pace for the animal! I can also follow a schedule and I’m flexible with whatever the pet parent needs to give the most ful filling service

Sitter Profile Image: Jolynne T.
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Jolynne T.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
2 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Fairground, DesMoines, IA, 50613

Vader really enjoyed his time JoLynne. :-)

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Sitter Profile Image: Myra L.
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Myra L.
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$50
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20 years of experience
Altoona, IA, 50009

About: Spending time and interacting with animals has always been a passion of mine. Over the years I helped my grandma run her dog sitting service, taking the dogs for walks and cleaning up the kennels. I also enjoy being outside and taking my own dog for long walks and fun trips to the dog park. My dog is a family member and I intend on treating yours the same way. Your dog will have a great time exploring the city and playing with others at the dog park. I hope to someday have my own place where I can board dogs just like grandma did!!! I spend 90% of my time with dogs and we enjoy playing with other pups at the dog parks, we are traveling nomads and look forward to meeting you My dogs live in my van with me Both are crate trained. I feed my dogs twice a day. They enjoy laying around the house being lazy. Going to the dog park to play with others is always fun too!!! We also enjoy walking

Sitter Profile Image: Mackenzie B.
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Mackenzie B.
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$38
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5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
18 years of experience
Highland Park, Des Moines, IA, 50316

Mackenzie did great taking care of my two dogs and my house for 8 days. One of my dogs had just had surgery before Mackenzie started watching them and she did great with post op instructions for my healing puppy. I would recommend her to anyone!

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Chloe C.
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$80
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5.0 out of 5 stars
12 reviews
4 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Ames, IA, 50010

Chloe stayed at my apartment with my fearful rescue while I was at work for two days. They got along famously and she was quite adept at reading him! The regular updates soothed my worry about leaving him. I returned to a joyous dog both times- could not have asked for anyone better.

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Sitter Profile Image: Kaitlyn J.
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Kaitlyn J.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
17 reviews
5 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Johnston, IA, 50131

We couldn’t be happier with the care our two bulldogs received! Kaitlyn was attentive, communicative, and clearly experienced with dogs. From the daily updates and photos to how relaxed our dogs were when we got home, we could tell they were in great hands. One of our bulldogs can be a bit stubborn, but Kaitlyn handled them both with patience and affection. We’ll definitely be booking again—highly recommend!

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Sitter Profile Image: Abigail N.
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Abigail N.
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$26
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5.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews
4 years of experience
West Des Moines, IA, 50266

About: I have dog sat my friend’s dog, her aunt’s dog, and my sister’s dog. Dog sizes range from small to large. I love taking dogs for walks. I also love snuggles just as much. :) I would be available Thursday night after 5:30 to Sunday evenings. I currently work all day Monday, Tuesday/Thursday afternoons (12:30-5:30), and Wednesday mornings (7-12). I am off on Fridays. I live in a secure condominium. The front and side doors are both locked on the building at all times. Only homeowners have keys. I have stayed in other people’s houses as well. I always make sure to leave the house looking clean when I’m done dog sitting. That way you don’t have to worry about cleaning up after me upon returning home.

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Very responsive and communicative. Roswell clearly loves dogs and is very good at caring for them. I would definitely book again.

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House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Newton 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.

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As of Jun 2026, there are 401 house sitters in Newton. 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, 88% of Newton house sitters respond in under an hour.

House sitters in Newton have an average of 14 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 Newton.

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. Newton 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.