Pet Sitting & Drop Ins in Oak Park, Des Moines, IA
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Top rated Oak Park pet sitters
“We highly recommend Austin! He is very flexible and accommodating with our schedule. He performed multiple visits a day while we were out of town watching our black lab Orion. Orion doesn’t meet new people often but he gets along great with Austin now and he has so much fun playing with him! We appreciate all of the great photos while we’re gone as we will definitely schedule Austin again in the future! Thank you!”
“The best dog sitter I have ever had. She offered to do more than what was needed by leaps and bounds! And her care for the dogs were nothing less than amazing. I would recommend her above ever other sitter on rover! Book now!!!”
“Monica did a great job taking care of my two kitties! She gave them plenty of attention and sent me lots of pics. I will keep her in mind for the future.”
“My dogs and cat were in such good hands. Highly recommend him. Will use again and again. Was in another country and he was so patient with my payment issue. I didn’t have to worry even at 3700 miles away.”
“Brad does a great job for us. He is always prompt and sends us pictures during every visit. Our two 75 lb rowdies were very happy and well cared for. We will definitely continue to use Brad to care for our dogs when we're out of town.”
“Lisa, I was so glad to find you and to be able to count on you = I just returned home and everyone seems fine == and I'm sure they'll miss you greatly = thanks so much. Vickt”
“I can't recommend Kassy highly enough! She did an exceptional job taking care of Bella. Kassy was incredibly detailed in her updates, providing thorough reports and sending plenty of pictures, which really put our minds at ease. Bella was clearly well taken care of, and we're so grateful for Kassy's attentive care”
“Absolutely wonderful. Never had to worry about what my girls were up to to or how they were doing. Rachael kept me well informed while I was out of town. Definitely, I will schedule again.”
“We are so grateful for Chelsie and the amazing care she provided for Lacy! From the updates and photos to the extra love and attention, it was clear she was in great hands. We came home to a happy and well cared for furbaby! I highly recommend and will definitely book again!”
“Andrea was on time for each visit and went above and beyond with the communication and photos! Looking forward to having her back for any future needs. Thank you!!!!”
“Daniel always does such a great job taking care of our girl! The photos he sends while we’re away make it clear that our pup is getting love and having a blast. We’re so glad to have Daniel close by to help us out!”
“Javon is always so great with my pups! I am confident they are being cared for and loved while I’m out and there are always wonderful pictures at the end of the day. Highly recommend!”
“We booked with Natasha for the second time. She is wonderful! Our dogs are so happy to see her and she sends great updates and we love the pictures. She’s the perfect sitter for our two pups!”
“Mackenzie is super reliable and I trust them to give my dog the care she needs and be in my home while I’m at work! I love getting the videos and pictures that they send me”
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Hanna G.Star Sitter
“Hannah took my last-minute request and provided great care for our kitty. So grateful!!”
Austin O.Star Sitter
“We highly recommend Austin! He is very flexible and accommodating with our schedule. He performed multiple visits a day while we were out of town watching our black lab Orion. Orion doesn’t meet new people often but he gets along great with Austin now and he has so much fun playing with him! We appreciate all of the great photos while we’re gone as we will definitely schedule Austin again in the future! Thank you!”
Jenevieve Y.Star Sitter
“The best dog sitter I have ever had. She offered to do more than what was needed by leaps and bounds! And her care for the dogs were nothing less than amazing. I would recommend her above ever other sitter on rover! Book now!!!”
Monica D.Star Sitter
“Monica did a great job taking care of my two kitties! She gave them plenty of attention and sent me lots of pics. I will keep her in mind for the future.”
Cory G.Star Sitter
“My dogs and cat were in such good hands. Highly recommend him. Will use again and again. Was in another country and he was so patient with my payment issue. I didn’t have to worry even at 3700 miles away.”
Brad C.
“Brad does a great job for us. He is always prompt and sends us pictures during every visit. Our two 75 lb rowdies were very happy and well cared for. We will definitely continue to use Brad to care for our dogs when we're out of town.”
Lisa W.Star Sitter
“Lisa, I was so glad to find you and to be able to count on you = I just returned home and everyone seems fine == and I'm sure they'll miss you greatly = thanks so much. Vickt”
Kassy D.Star Sitter
“I can't recommend Kassy highly enough! She did an exceptional job taking care of Bella. Kassy was incredibly detailed in her updates, providing thorough reports and sending plenty of pictures, which really put our minds at ease. Bella was clearly well taken care of, and we're so grateful for Kassy's attentive care”
Morgan H.Star Sitter
“Morgan has been great with our pup! Will definitely be using her again for drop ins. Quick and easy bookings when we need someone last minute :)”
Rachael W.Star Sitter
“Absolutely wonderful. Never had to worry about what my girls were up to to or how they were doing. Rachael kept me well informed while I was out of town. Definitely, I will schedule again.”
Ash B.Star Sitter
“Ash was great with our pups! She was great at communicating and very reliable. We felt at ease knowing they were taken care of. Will book with her again!”
Chelsie L.
“We are so grateful for Chelsie and the amazing care she provided for Lacy! From the updates and photos to the extra love and attention, it was clear she was in great hands. We came home to a happy and well cared for furbaby! I highly recommend and will definitely book again!”
Andrea M.Star Sitter
“Andrea was on time for each visit and went above and beyond with the communication and photos! Looking forward to having her back for any future needs. Thank you!!!!”
Daniel F.Star Sitter
“Daniel always does such a great job taking care of our girl! The photos he sends while we’re away make it clear that our pup is getting love and having a blast. We’re so glad to have Daniel close by to help us out!”
Javon L.Star Sitter
“Javon is always so great with my pups! I am confident they are being cared for and loved while I’m out and there are always wonderful pictures at the end of the day. Highly recommend!”
Natasha A.
“We booked with Natasha for the second time. She is wonderful! Our dogs are so happy to see her and she sends great updates and we love the pictures. She’s the perfect sitter for our two pups!”
Austyn E.
“I needed someone last minute after my first booking was canceled 2 hours before I had to leave. Thankfully, Austyn came through and was very helpful. I will book again.”
Anna B.
“Anna is Amazing! She does a great job communicating with me, keeps us updated, and our furbabies love her!!!”
Mackenzie W.Star Sitter
“Mackenzie is super reliable and I trust them to give my dog the care she needs and be in my home while I’m at work! I love getting the videos and pictures that they send me”
Madelynn D.
“Maddie is so attentive and engaging with our pets. Eddie was well exercised and happy when we got home.”
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Frequently asked questions about Rover
Pet sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a pet sitter in Oak Park on Rover as of Aug 2025 was about $20 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A pet sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your and your pet’s needs.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple pet sitters about your booking. Typically, pet sitters on Rover respond in under an hour.
Experience can vary widely from pet sitter to pet sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing pet sitters available in Oak Park.
Rover makes it easy to find Oak Park pet sitters to provide loving care from their own home. The background-checked, 5-star pet sitters you can find on Rover will welcome your pet into their home when you’re away—whether it’s just for the weekend or longer. Pet sitting is great for:
- Pets of all ages and abilities, including puppies
- Pet parents looking for a safe, loving alternative to a kennel
- Pets who’d love to socialize with their pet sitter’s pets
Yes! Sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your pet sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your pet 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 pet 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 pet service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your sitter’s cancellation policy.
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