House Sitting in Oak Park, Des Moines, IA
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“Daniel was amazing! He agreed to watch Jc last minute which was a huge blessing! I would 100% recommend Daniel as he made sure Jc felt safe and loved!”
“We were apprehensive leaving Joey with someone we didn’t know due to some special needs but felt at ease when connecting with Dawn during our meet and greet. Dawn was great and Joey was well cared for. She provided us with updates and we didn’t worry about him one bit. We’ll definitely ask Dawn to care for Joey again!! Thank you Dawn!!”
“I wish I could give Megan more than 5 stars! Megan was absolutely wonderful with our dog, Benji! She came to our home to watch him, & I could tell right away she genuinely cared about making him comfortable and happy. She was punctual, kind, and so easy to communicate with. While we were out, she kept us updated with messages and adorable photos, which gave us total peace of mind. Megan treated him like her own, which made us feel so at ease! When we got home, he was relaxed, happy, and clearly had a great day. It’s rare to find someone so reliable, caring, and trustworthy, and I wouldn’t hesitate to book with her again. Highly recommend Megan to anyone who wants their pets cared for like family!”
“Anthony was so good with our 2 pups. He took on the stages of our puppy with potty training and chewing things up with no problems. Very communicative and great with dogs!”
“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”
“Selena was great to work with. She took the dogs out to play in the yard with her even during a snow storm. We got pictures and videos at least once a day. We will definitely have her back for our next vacation.”
“Emily was amazing with our two pets! We got lots of updates and photos and came home to two very happy and relaxed animals after a week away. We've already got Emily booked to come back!”
“We were so happy to have Monica sit our girls! She was super friendly, respectful and kept us updated throughout the sit. Loved receiving her pictures as well! Would book with her again and definitely recommend!!”
“Andrea did a great job sitting with our dog. Zoey was happy when we returned home. I appreciated the updates throughout the stay. Our house was clean and neat upon our return.”
“Jessica was an amazing house sitter. The boys got spoiled with her and she was so loving to them. Hey miss her already. She was very prompt with communication. We plan on using her again in the future. Thank you Jessica!!”
“Katlin did a wonderful job taking care of our 5 pets while we were out of town for Thanksgiving. She was reliable, friendly and great at communicating with us. Our pets were healthy and happy upon our return!”
About: I live and work downtown (full-time remote). I can host your pet overnight in my home; stay overnight in your home if needed. Pop-in visits to provide breaks, walks, feeding if you live within a reasonable distance. I can also provide day care services if needed. I do not have a crate but bringing your own crate is optional but not required. House broken/trained is preferred. I prefer to host 1 dog at a time. 2 dogs from the same household would be possible but prefer not to mix dogs from multiple households. ***House-sitting notice - I do have an 11lb Havanese puppy that would accompany me for overnight house-sitting assignments. He's house-trained and does not shed and very friendly with other dogs.*** I usually reply to requests within 10-20 min. If it's after 11 then the next morning. I work remote full-time Mon to Fri 8-5. Can do pop-in visits, walks and feeding as needed or on a set schedule that works best for your pet's current routine. Condo here and unfortunately do not have a yard but there are lots of green spaces near my condo at 10th and Mulberry. Space is over 1200 sq ft so plenty of room for your pet. I do have an 11 lb Havanese puppy that loves attention but is very smart and picks up on queues from other dogs. Shy and timid upon introduction and will play only if the other dog engages. Loves people and attention.
“Sophia was great! She stayed with Tiffany while we Al were out of town for the holidays and when we got home Tiffany was so happy and calm. I’m always nervous leaving our senior girl with anyone, but Sophia sent us updates and pictures and made sure everything went smoothly.”
“Javon was wonderful! We were in town for a wedding and she was very accommodating to our schedule and working through numerous changes to our needs. We would highly recommend her.”
About: I have been around dogs since I was a young child. In my family, I was often the go to person when needing the doggos to be watched for the day and to do the basic trainings, such as sit, lay down, come, around, and heel. As Ive gotten older, my mom and grandmother have continued to heavily lean on me to watch and help train their dogs monthly, which I have adored, as the poodles and aussies are so fun and goofy! I am new to Rover but I am so excited to get to work with some wonderful pups and owners! I’m currently available to dog sit any day or time of day/length of time per day! Weekdays work best but again, any time or day I have one standard poodle of my own, and I guardian home for my mom’s miniature poodle. I live on the 3rd floor apt lvl, so I am up and down the stairs with them tons. I take them for walks and late night dog park trips, to ensure that they’re the happiest of pups!
“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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Kelli M.
“We really liked Keli, but more importantly, our dogs really liked Kelli! She was sweet and attentive and made them feel at ease. It was almost like we weren’t even gone.”
Ashlee M.
“Our pets loved Ashlee and I felt confident leaving them with her. She sent me regular updates and pictures, which I really appreciated. We will definitely book her again!”
Allison G.Star Sitter
“Allison is a great sitter for my dog Maisie. Very communicative during her time here and leaves my home in much better shape than when I left. Definitely a keeper!”
Daniel F.Star Sitter
“Daniel was amazing! He agreed to watch Jc last minute which was a huge blessing! I would 100% recommend Daniel as he made sure Jc felt safe and loved!”
Dawn B.Star Sitter
“We were apprehensive leaving Joey with someone we didn’t know due to some special needs but felt at ease when connecting with Dawn during our meet and greet. Dawn was great and Joey was well cared for. She provided us with updates and we didn’t worry about him one bit. We’ll definitely ask Dawn to care for Joey again!! Thank you Dawn!!”
Megan C.
“I wish I could give Megan more than 5 stars! Megan was absolutely wonderful with our dog, Benji! She came to our home to watch him, & I could tell right away she genuinely cared about making him comfortable and happy. She was punctual, kind, and so easy to communicate with. While we were out, she kept us updated with messages and adorable photos, which gave us total peace of mind. Megan treated him like her own, which made us feel so at ease! When we got home, he was relaxed, happy, and clearly had a great day. It’s rare to find someone so reliable, caring, and trustworthy, and I wouldn’t hesitate to book with her again. Highly recommend Megan to anyone who wants their pets cared for like family!”
Nadine H.
“We booked Nadine last minute for a trip for our dog. She was great about sending updates and pictures while we were gone. Definitely would use again!”
Mackenzie W.Star Sitter
“Anthony was so good with our 2 pups. He took on the stages of our puppy with potty training and chewing things up with no problems. Very communicative and great with dogs!”
Kendra M.Star Sitter
“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”
Selena J.
“Selena was great to work with. She took the dogs out to play in the yard with her even during a snow storm. We got pictures and videos at least once a day. We will definitely have her back for our next vacation.”
Emily A.Star Sitter
“Emily was amazing with our two pets! We got lots of updates and photos and came home to two very happy and relaxed animals after a week away. We've already got Emily booked to come back!”
Monica P.
“We were so happy to have Monica sit our girls! She was super friendly, respectful and kept us updated throughout the sit. Loved receiving her pictures as well! Would book with her again and definitely recommend!!”
Andrea M.Star Sitter
“Andrea did a great job sitting with our dog. Zoey was happy when we returned home. I appreciated the updates throughout the stay. Our house was clean and neat upon our return.”
Jessica D.
“Jessica was an amazing house sitter. The boys got spoiled with her and she was so loving to them. Hey miss her already. She was very prompt with communication. We plan on using her again in the future. Thank you Jessica!!”
Katlin S.
“Katlin did a wonderful job taking care of our 5 pets while we were out of town for Thanksgiving. She was reliable, friendly and great at communicating with us. Our pets were healthy and happy upon our return!”
Kevin R.Star Sitter
“Kevin is trusting, independent and takes direction well. If you ask him to help you out he’s always loyal and generous. We found him to go above and beyond expectations. .”
Sophia W.
“Sophia was great! She stayed with Tiffany while we Al were out of town for the holidays and when we got home Tiffany was so happy and calm. I’m always nervous leaving our senior girl with anyone, but Sophia sent us updates and pictures and made sure everything went smoothly.”
Javon L.Star Sitter
“Javon was wonderful! We were in town for a wedding and she was very accommodating to our schedule and working through numerous changes to our needs. We would highly recommend her.”
Victoria M.
“Victoria, is absolutely fantastic at watching dogs of all shapes, sizes, and temperaments. She personally has 2 dogs of her own that she takes WELL care of whether that's walks with them, dog park visits, treats, and just playing with them. As well she has acclimated and worked with many other pups in the past 12 in fact. All in all. Your pup is gonna be a happy pup if you're in her hands.”
Travis S.
“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.”
Oak Park pet parents share their Rover experiences
Gabby was amazing! We were visiting Des Moines for the day and had to get a sitter on a really short notice. Gabby responded immediately and came to spend the day with our Effie while we were away. Effie loved her and was really relaxed with her, even though she's not used to being away from us. Tons of thanks Gabby, you really saved us!
Our dog, Marlee, was left in good hands with Yasmin. She sent us daily photos and videos throughout our trip. Our house was being remodeled in a couple of rooms and she was willing to allow them to continue to work while we were gone. That was above and beyond. We will definitely use Yasmine again for our future trips.
Baby told me Mikah is the Best! She plays ball with her, cuddles, feeds her, ensures she stays hydrated, & even brings her Toys to share! And on top of Cat care, Mikah cleans the home, towels, bedding! 5 Stars Every Stay! If you can book Mikah, don’t miss your chance. She even sends the cutest cat pics.
Hassannah was great to work with! I know that my 4 dogs (from 10 years to a puppy) can be a handful and she did it perfectly. She was on time with the booking times. She even was responding to text before she even had to be at my house. When we got home the house was just how we left it!! She was the perfect person for the job. We will be using her again!
Camille did a great job watching Worm. He is an energetic guy and she did a wonderful job making sure he was enriched and well cared for during our weekend away. He seemed sufficiently tired out when we came home and happy. Camille was responsive and easy to communicate with.
Adriana was amazing; not only with the animals but with our home as well. She was incredibly respectful when it came to the type of care I wanted and went above and beyond with communicating everything with me. She will definitely be our number 1 Rover gal now!:)
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Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple house sitters about your booking. Typically, house sitters on Rover respond in under an hour.
Experience can vary widely from house sitter to house sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing house sitters available in Oak Park.
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. Oak Park 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.
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