Cat Sitting in Polk City

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Sitter Profile Image: Ashley L.
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Ashley L.
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$12
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 115 reviews
29 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Johnston, IA, 50131

“Ashley is the BEST! Always so responsive, attentive, trustworthy, and takes such good care of my babies! Thank you Ashley so thankful for you!!!😻🙌🙏”

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Marymargaret A.
Sitter Profile Image: Nejra V.
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Nejra V.
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$12
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 114 reviews
31 repeat clients
2 years of experience
Johnston, IA, 50131

“Nejra was great at communicating with us and very patient with our cat with social anxiety, and even spent 45 minutes with her the Saturday before our trip and was also patient with my 4-year-old human child who chose that time to be a chaotic preschooler. She took lots of photos during our trip and provided a detailed Rover card after each drop-in. Our extroverted kitty absolutely adored her.”

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Nicole K.
Sitter Profile Image: Jaron B.
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Jaron B.
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$12
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 187 reviews
50 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Ankeny, IA, 50023

“Jaron was excellent with our cat. He paid her a lot of attention and was able to accommodate her medication schedule, as well as adapt to some of her behavior changes. We felt very comfortable leaving her in his care, and will gladly request his help in the future.”

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Cassandra C.
Sitter Profile Image: Alyssa B.
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Alyssa B.
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$12
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 67 reviews
17 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Ankeny, IA, 50023

“This was my first time using a pet sitting service to care for my cat while away for 2 weeks. Alyssa was a God send! The meet and greet was great and Alyssa was on time every day and sent me details on my cat's eating, drinking and use of the litter box. She also sent me daily photos. I promise you will be 100% satisfied and your fur baby(s) will always be taken care of!!!”

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Michelle K.
Sitter Profile Image: Grace H.
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Grace H.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 27 reviews
6 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Ankeny, IA, 50023

“Grace was great to work with! She let us know how her visit went with our cat and he posed for pictures for her. It’s so nice to know Axl is well cared for when we’re gone for a while!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Sara O.
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Sara O.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 34 reviews
16 repeat clients
37 years of experience
Johnston, IA, 50131

“I couldn’t have asked for a better drop-in sitter for my cats. She truly went above and beyond, especially for my oldest cat who had matted fur. After asking for permission, she removed the matted areas and educated me on maintenance. I can tell how much she loves cats and how knowledgeable she is about them. I am so glad I found Rover and Sara.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Heather H.
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Heather H.
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$14
per visit
20 years of experience
Polk City, IA, 50226

About: I will care for your loved by meeting both their physical and emotional needs. We will play, exercise, relax and all around have a great time. I will follow all of your directions as well as send pictures and videos. I will always be available by text. I have a flexible schedule that allows me to spend time having fun caring for others pet(s). I can tend to pets any time of the day. Safety is my number one priority. Listening carefully and taking notes on what your pets needs and what they like/dislike. I respect moms/dads needs and wants for their loved ones. I love to play and have fun. I will send videos and be available for calls.

Sitter Profile Image: Alisa C.
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Alisa C.
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$14
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 40 reviews
14 repeat clients
2 years of experience
Grimes, IA, 50111

“Alisa was great! She went above & beyond in her care. I had no worries, esp after my cat had been ill, I knew she was taking good care & of them & if I needed an update, she was quick to respond! We will continue to use Alisa for further needs if she is willing!!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Morgan H.
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Morgan H.
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$16
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 89 reviews
20 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Beaverdale, Des Moines, IA, 50310

“This was my first time using Morgan and I would definitely use her again! I had a last-minute request and she was prompt and had great communication. She made time for a meet and greet and I trusted her with the care of my babies! She sent me pictures and notes while I was gone. Thank you, Morgan!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Katie V.
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Katie V.
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$12
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 11 reviews
3 repeat clients
16 years of experience
Ankeny, IA, 50023

“Katie is AMAZING! We have a disabled cat, a senior cat and an easily spooked cat and she handled them all with such care and love! We have complex routines with each cat and she did it all beautifully! She is very accommodating and patient with working around schedules. She took lots of pictures and wrote detailed descriptions after each night of dropping in. I am 100% a returning client for her services. Book her, you will not regret it!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Lexi B.
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Lexi B.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 21 reviews
5 repeat clients
13 years of experience
Ankeny, IA, 50023

About: I’ve had dogs all of my life. I grew up with an Australian Shepard and now I have a Shiba Inu which I worked with him on agility training. I’ve dog sat for some family friends previously. I have a cat around 8 years old, which I rescued from being abandoned when she was a kitten. She is now a happy house cat with a lot of love. I just graduated from college and taking the summer off before I start my career. I will have a lot of free time for your fur baby since I am not working. I make sure that my pets get a lot of love and play time. I love walking pups and letting them use their nose outside. When watching your pet, I will make sure they get a lot of attention.

Sitter Profile Image: Austin O.
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Austin O.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 47 reviews
6 repeat clients
2 years of experience
Ankeny, IA, 50023

“Austin went above and beyond caring for our kitties, including a senior cat needing some medications. He was great at communicating, asking clarifying questions, and following up with any observations. Would recommend him to anyone needing a trustworthy sitter for your pets!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Andrea T.
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Andrea T.
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$18
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 59 reviews
25 repeat clients
34 years of experience
Waukee, IA, 50263

“We'll definitely book Andrea again! We love that she has her own questionnaire to get to know your pets, and she was great with communication. Her car wouldn't start one day, and she was prepared to hire an Uber/Lyft to ensure she got to our house to take care of our kitties.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Jen C.
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Jen C.
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$23
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 229 reviews
49 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Grimes, IA, 50111

“Thank you so much for looking after my cats this weekend! I’m traveling and Jen went to my RV to make sure my cats were safe and got some attention while I was working crazy longs days, during a hot weekend! She was a joy to communicate with, and took great care of my babies! I would definitely book Jen again, if I were local!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Caitlyn S.
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Caitlyn S.
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$14
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 54 reviews
22 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Ankeny, IA, 50021

“Caitlyn was communicative, kind, and cares a lot about animals. She took great care of our cats over the holiday.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Molly M.
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Molly M.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 8 reviews
1 repeat client
30 years of experience
Polk City, IA, 50226

“Molly went above and beyond for us, especially when our trip was last minute and having a German Shepherd. A lot of people are hesitant and don’t feel comfortable with that breed if they don’t personally know the dog and agreeing to come to into their territory as a stranger. And I get it 100%. I only expected her to let Millie out and make sure her and our cat had food(because sometimes Millie steals his food). Not only did she do that, but she took Millie on a walk each time, gave them fresh water and treats. She even cleaned up a hairball on my couch and checked to make sure our cats litter was cleaned. She was only there for Millie but took care of ‘Ol Wizboy too! Thanks again, Molly! I will highly recommend you and will most definitely reach out again! ❤️🐈🐕”

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Sitter Profile Image: Emily A.
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Emily A.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 142 reviews
68 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Urbandale, IA, 50322

“Emily is a fantastic pet sitter. She communicated regularly, sent reassuring photos and was helpful when anything unexpected came up. Your pets will be in good hands with her.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Kendra H.
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Kendra H.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 49 reviews
14 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Ankeny, IA, 50023

“Kendra was absolutely perfect! We had her check on our cat while we were gone for a week. Kendra sent daily photos, as well as an update on her food, water, and demeanor that day! She even watered my plants for me! Highly recommend, and we'll definitely use her again in the future!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Kristin M.
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Kristin M.
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$18
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3 years of experience
Ankeny, IA, 50023

About: Hi there! My name is Kristin! Thank you for skimming my profile and considering me to care for your pets! Since I was young, I have been involved in the care of a variety of animals. My family had two hundred chinchillas growing up as well as a salamander, fish, and a dog, and I now have my own wonderful dog. I also have experience caring for more exotic animals like otters, dolphins, and sea lions! I love animals of all varieties, and can't wait to meet your pets! I know that to you, they are a part of the family, and my philosophy is to treat them as if they were part of my family, because your pets deserve the best! I am a stay at home mom, so I appreciate the flexibility that pet care gives me to be present with my family and be with my children Safety and comfort are my top priorities. Please tell me what routines and tools you use with your pet, and I will be happy to keep their care routine and consistent

Sitter Profile Image: Haylee M.
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Haylee M.
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$18
per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 24 reviews
8 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Johnson, IA, 50131

“Punctual and easy to work with, happy kitties when we got home.”

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Cat sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a cat sitter in Polk City on Rover as of Feb 2026 was about $20 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A cat sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your and your cat’s needs.

If you’re searching for a Polk City cat sitter for the first time, visit the cat sitter’s profile and select the Contact button.

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As of Feb 2026, there are 281 cat sitters in Polk City. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect cat sitter near you. As a reminder, cat sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your cat’s safety.

Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple cat sitters about your booking. Typically, 89% of Polk City cat sitters respond in under an hour.

Cat sitters in Polk City have an average of 14 years of experience. Cat sitters with repeat customers have an average of 7 repeat clients. Experience can vary from cat sitter to cat sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare cat sitters in Polk City.

Do you simply need someone to stop by and play, feed, and scoop? Polk City cat sitters are happy to take care of your cat while you’re at work, on vacation, or unavailable for the day, even if all you need is a quick drop-in! Your cat sitter will stop by to feed, play with, and snuggle your cat as many times a day as you like. And the best part? Your cat gets to stay on their home turf.

There are 281 cat sitters in Polk City on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your cat! In Polk City, 94% of cat sitters offer daily exercise, 98% offer medication administration, and 89% have experience with senior cats and cats with special needs. We know each cat is unique and may have specific care instructions. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect cat sitter near you. As a reminder, cat sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your cat’s safety.

Yes! Cat sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your cat sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your cat sitter has access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals. In the rare event of any issues during a booking, rest easy knowing your cat is covered by the Rover Guarantee reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care.

Note: If your cat 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 cat sitting service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your cat sitter’s cancellation policy.