House Sitting in Polk City

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Sitter Profile Image: Alisa C.
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Alisa C.
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$26
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5.0 out of 5 stars
47 reviews
17 repeat clients
2 years of experience
Grimes, IA, 50111

Alisa does a fabulous job with taking care of our pup and house. She is very responsive, helpful, and friendly. We really enjoyed getting the regular updates and cute pictures!

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Audrey R.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
2 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Granger, IA, 50109

I would book Aubrey again and again because she’s so attentive and observant! Kane loves going on walks with her! Sends tons of photos and a description everyday!

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Nancy P.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
54 reviews
8 repeat clients
53 years of experience
Ankeny, IA, 50021

Nancy was amazing!!!! She sent us pictures every day. Took them for walks and gave their meds. Our old ladies are a lot and she never once complained. We would definitely use her again!!!!

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Jen C.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
249 reviews
52 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Grimes, IA, 50111

Jen and her daughter were amazing with our boys! They took great care, spent a lot of time, and were very thoughtful during their stay at our house of everything. They gave our boys the attention they needed and sent pictures and updates throughout the weekend! Our dogs love them and can't wait to see them again!

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Emily B.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
2 repeat clients
1 year of experience
Ankeny, IA, 50023

Emily was amazing with our pups! They were so relaxed with her and loved having here there ☺️ we will definitely use her for our pups sitter!

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Sarah T.
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$80
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5.0 out of 5 stars
23 reviews
9 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Urbandale, IA, 50322

Sam was fantastic! We had a very last minute request, with special needs. The communication was great and we always felt that our pup was in great hands. We came home to a very happy dog!

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Emily C.
Sitter Profile Image: Kennedy M.
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Kennedy M.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
31 reviews
10 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Ankeny, IA, 50021

Kennedy did an amazing job! She sent us numerous photos of our dogs throughout the house sitting process and gave detailed noted on how the dogs were doing. I really appreciated her communication and consistency

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Sitter Profile Image: Zoe V.
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Zoe V.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
3 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Ankeny, IA, 50023

Zoe was an absolute blessing! My doggo (who adored zoe) had some extra care that he needed and Zoe was more than willing. Absolutely will use her again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Jessie W.
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Jessie W.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
25 reviews
8 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Ankeny, IA, 50023

We were so happy that Jessie was available to take care of our fur babies while we were visiting family out of state. This is the second time she has helped us out and we hope to have her back again someday. It's comforting to know our pets are in good hands when we are away. Jessie is awesome and we would highly recommend her.

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Sitter Profile Image: Lexi B.
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Lexi B.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
25 reviews
6 repeat clients
13 years of experience
Ankeny, IA, 50023

Lexi took great care of our older dog in our home this past weekend. On the house sitting side, she was a perfect house guest. We would definitely use her again in the future, and i would recommend her to anyone in need of pet sitting.

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Sitter Profile Image: Yasmin M.
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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 took amazing care of our sweet girl for 5 days. She was meticulous and adjusted to exactly how we needed Juniper cared for. She sent updates every few hours and made me feel at ease being away.

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Sitter Profile Image: Kendra H.
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Kendra H.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
50 reviews
14 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Ankeny, IA, 50023

Kenrda was fantastic! She offered to come by and meet the pups a few days before the booking to make sure all things were comfortable. We really appreciated that so the pups could meet her and we could get a feel for how they were with her and for my wife and I to meet her as well. When she was here she paid close attention to feeding instructions and other details etc. and took notes. Kendra is very professional, kind, a relaxed vibe, on-time and great with the pups. She sent us updates on potty breaks, food intake and pictures when the pups were chilling out, with great response times anytime we reached out to her to check in. We could not tell someone was at our house when we returned. We appreciated her being very clean and respectful of our home and of course our pups. Will will re-book with her again for sure. Thanks Kendra :-)

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Sitter Profile Image: Heather H.
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Heather H.
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$100
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5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
1 repeat client
20 years of experience
Polk City, IA, 50226

Heather took such great care of our Melvin. It's such a releif knowing he's in such great hands while we are away

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Sitter Profile Image: Taylor D.
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Taylor D.
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$30
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2 years of experience
Ankeny, IA, 50023

About: Back in middle school and high school I up I used to watch and walk family friends dogs. I have experience in giving medication to animals. I’m moving back in with my parents for a few months. I don’t have a part time job or anything so I have a lot of free time on my hands. I provide care for dogs in the client’s home, including feeding, fresh water, exercise, companionship, and following any specific care instructions. I also offer dog walking to help keep pets active, happy, and on their regular routine.

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Megan C.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
21 reviews
3 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Ankeny, IA, 50023

Megan did a wonderful job of caring for our 2 dogs, cat, and home for 8 days. Our youngest dog is under a year and can be a handful at times and our other dog requires daily eye drops, but Megan managed their care without issue. Megan also took very good care of our home, even washed all the towels and linens used during her stay! She cared for our pets and home as of they were her own and we will use her services 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

Anthony and Mackenzie were great! We loved getting all the photos and videos of our pups enjoying their sleepover with their new friends and the pups really seemed to enjoy their weekend. They are so relaxed and exhausted that we know they had a great time. Would definitely use these guys again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Clare F.
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Clare F.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
22 reviews
6 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Waukee, IA, 50263

I came in from out of town to visit my parents and needed someone to watch my three pups at an Airbnb—and Claire was everything we could have needed and more. She was communicative, kind, and clearly experienced. The dogs took to her immediately, and I felt completely at ease knowing they were in great hands. I wouldn’t hesitate to book her again. Highly recommend!

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Sitter Profile Image: Molly M.
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Molly M.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
12 reviews
1 repeat client
30 years of experience
Polk City, IA, 50226

Molly’s wonderful! She set up a meet and greet before sitting for us, she’s very nice and trustworthy. She kept in touch with updates and photos through the whole stay, and our dog was relaxed when we returned home, like we never left!

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Sitter Profile Image: Barbara B.
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Barbara B.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews
2 repeat clients
35 years of experience
Johnston, IA, 50131

I appreciate your flexibility. Our plans were not set in stone and you adapted to us which was VERY helpful. Thank you. We will call again another time.

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Sitter Profile Image: Thi N.
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Thi N.
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$26
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13 years of experience
Polk City, IA, 50226

About: I've been dropping in to aid family and friends with their dogs, cats, and other pets since I was in high school, and have been online doing general pet services for the last 3 or so years now. I myself have 3 cats and a snake. I have experience with giving cats eye medication, oral pills, medication mixed with treats/food, and creams. For dogs I've given creams and medication mixed with food/treats. I'm currently doing freelance work so my schedule is pretty flexible. Other than my own pet's schedule, I'm happy to find time for your pet's needs. I always make sure to check in with my clients to ensure they feel comfortable with me in their house. Things like where they're comfortable with me going and doing, where the pet(s) are allow to be, any routines that need to be done, and anything else they'd like to precaution or worry about.

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Heather took such great care of our Melvin. It's such a releif knowing he's in such great hands while we are away

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Sam R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Sydney took wonderful care of our Cooper and he seemed to really bond with her quickly. I would highly recommend her for anyone looking for a pet sitter.

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Sarah U.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Molly’s wonderful! She set up a meet and greet before sitting for us, she’s very nice and trustworthy. She kept in touch with updates and photos through the whole stay, and our dog was relaxed when we returned home, like we never left!

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Alexis B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Meredith took great care of our two older dogs while we were on a five day vacation. She was very good at communicating with us about the dogs and answered any questions within a reasonable time. She kept the house picked up and we came home to two happy dogs. Would highly recommend her!

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Julie S.
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The median cost per night for house sitting in Polk City is $45

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Sitters in Polk City average 4
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House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Polk City 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.

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

If you have an active request or have booked a service with a house sitter before, learn more about how to do this in the Rover app or on your computer.

As of Jun 2026, there are 642 house sitters in Polk City. 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, 90% of Polk City house sitters respond in under an hour.

House sitters in Polk City have an average of 15 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 Polk City.

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. Polk City 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.