House Sitting in Prairie City
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“Great communication and daily photos/videos. This was our first time leaving our dog, so she didn't eat for the first day we were gone. We collaborated on some problem solving, and she decided she could eat again with the help of some peanut butter. House was well cared for, as well.”
“Allison was absolutely amazing! Our dog loved her. She kept us updated while we were away with pictures and we could tell our pets were well cared for. She even went above and beyond to clean the puppy nose prints off our windows before we came home! Will definitely be hiring her again!”
“We would highly recommend Angie for anyone’s pet sitting needs! She didn’t experience any issues with our elderly, special needs dog who requires medication and a Bailey chair to eat in twice a day, who also can be dog reactive on walks. Nor with our senior cat who requires medication daily as well. Our other senior cat who is very skittish even came out to say hi, which I think shows a lot about Angie’s character. We loved the occasional check ins and photos of our pets we received from Angie. On top of all of that, we came home to a clean house. After being gone 10 days. With 3 shedding pets in the house! We feel very fortunate to have found Angie. She will be our top choice for all future pet sitting needs.”
“Yasmin is WONDERFUL!!! We were so appreciative of her quick and thorough communication, cute photos, and flexibility. Most importantly she took such great care of our fur babies and they absolutely love her! Would definitely recommend Yasmin to anyone looking for a responsible and caring sitter who will treat your babies like her own.”
“Lisa did a great job. She looked after my cat and two dogs. She stayed at my home while we were gone. First vacation we have been on in a few years. I don't think my dogs missed us. Trustworthy and did as she promised. Would use her again”
“Jessica is amazing! She communicates with us regularly while on the job and keeps us at ease that our dog is in excellent hands. And our dog loves her!”
“Christina was able to come through in a pinch for me and Cora! She was so understanding and accommodating. She made sure to communicate about how she was doing and was extra sensitive to Cora’s extra needs, making sure to get her medication on time! I would definitely have her come stay with Cora again.”
“Raelyn took excellent care of our Lab while we were out of town. She provided lots of updates with pictures and very communicative with us. We have already rebooked her!”
“Sam was nothing but amazing while we were gone! She had great communication skills, and was very professional. She sent us photos of the boys and kept us in the loop of everything going on. I would 1000% recommend her again!”
“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!”
About: I have had dogs since I was but 8 years old and cared for them ever since. I have babysat friends’ dogs and take care of my own puppy daily, in addition to pet sitting for cats. I absolutely love animals and spending time around them. I am currently a full time online student at DMACC and nanny after school, with full weekend and daytime availability. Thus, I will usually have more than enough time to care for pets! I have my own puppy who is two, Nova, who loves other dogs, if you have a dog who does well with others, as well as access to a dog park. I am also comfortable taking care of pets in your home!
“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!”
“Abby was awesome and I highly recommend her. She was great with my dogs and she had great communication and sent pictures. She was a pro from start to finish.”
About: I have taken care of my own dogs as well as in a professional setting. I took care of their everyday needs including administering medicine. I am currently free most days as I only work a part time job right now. Any day with an adequate notice could work for me. I make it a priority to take the best care of any animal. Through my experience as a caretaker for animals in a professional setting, I have learned to treat each and every animal as my own.
About: Any animal we adopt into our family we treat them as such, family. Growing up I always volunteered to watch over friends dogs and family pets. Growing up our family had a couple days but once we got Jobe, our families first boxer I understood what they meant about him being part of our family. I'll treat any creature hairy or not as my own under my care. Have 2 terrors twins that we had to potty train and train which was difficult but successful. Pretty open schedule pretty flexible and willing to compromise. Looking for a long term career at the moment so my schedule is open until then. Large fenced in yard. Daily walks if required. Two polite puppers that will treated any other dog as a little brother or sister, which as anyone with siblings knows they need their space some times. Live with the love of my life who will be able to give extra love to any furry friend we invite over.
About: Hi, I’m Ireland! Growing up with dogs, I have years of firsthand experience in caring for them, from feeding and grooming to basic training, and being CPR & FIRST AID Certified making me the perfect fit for any medical emergency that might occur. My passion for animals extends beyond my own pets—I am dedicated to ensuring every animal in my care feels safe, loved, and well-attended to. I prioritize meeting each pet’s needs, including feeding, providing fresh water, regular potty breaks, and plenty of playtime. I understand that every pet has its own personality and requirements, and I take the time to ensure they are comfortable, happy, and treated with kindness. I’m majoring in Animal Ecology and this summer I have online classes so I will be more available than I am in fall, winter, and spring. On weekends, I travel home to care for my family’s animals, further reinforcing my commitment to animal welfare. I love to make sure that your pet feels at home even when away from home, I can mimic your daily schedule as best as possible and provide as many or as little updates as you wish! Whether it's every other day or every hour, I'll make it happen. There's no smoking or any sort of paraphernalia allowed in my home, as my family has a history of health issues.
“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!”
About: I've had pets all my life and would love to care for yours too, on a temporary basis. I love to vacation and often struggle with finding a solution for my babies while I'm gone. For me my favorite choice is to have someone I know and trust stay in my home but there's hardly ever anyone available for that kind of commitment! I thought it would be awesome to be able to provide that kind of care for someone else: house/pet sitting, drop-in, or just walks/exercise. I want you to know your pets are loved and treated with gentle kindness. I recognize that I'm kind of a stranger to your babies and I'll treat them like my own and earn their trust! They'll be loved and cared for in a way that will make your absence less stressful for them and as much like their normal days as it can be while you're away. I take my responsibilities to others extremely seriously and won't be satisfied unless you are! I'm retired so my schedule is very flexible! I have availability on weekdays and weekends both. Mornings, afternoons, and evenings are fine by mutual agreement. I enjoy taking find for walks or just playing outside in the yard. On days where weather is bad, I'm happy to get the dogs outside to do their business and then play a bit indoors!
About: I have grown up with dogs ever since I was born. I love playing with them and loving them! I have a Doberman and a poodle/cavalier/yorkie mix! Pet care fits in anywhere. I am a senior in high school and have exceeded the credits needed to graduate so I am only at school for an hour in the morning every other day. I have plenty of time in the morning to help out and I currently have a job in town but am always free after 2 o’clock. I would love to help you out with any of your animals! I have a fenced in yard and love being outside with my dogs! And love playing with my cat! All cats and dogs and all animals deserve love to!
About: I've grown up around dogs and cats and I've always loved being around them. Dogs always seem to come up to me and I've always enjoyed taking care of them. I would like to create a business working with dogs especially but I am using this app to gain reputation and to start out small. Eventually I will expand to doing some of the others such as house sitting. I love working with people and helping to meet everyone's needs. I have worked as a library page for two and a half years and so I see people on a daily basis. I am currently also working as a stable hand and a dog Walker at the ankeny pet salon. I've only just started working there however, but I am in it for the long run. I look forward to meeting some new dogs and cats! I can also do these same services for other types of animals, but please directly message me or call me to discuss this. Have a wonderful day!
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1. Mackenzie W.
“Great communication and daily photos/videos. This was our first time leaving our dog, so she didn't eat for the first day we were gone. We collaborated on some problem solving, and she decided she could eat again with the help of some peanut butter. House was well cared for, as well.”
2. Allison G.
“Allison was absolutely amazing! Our dog loved her. She kept us updated while we were away with pictures and we could tell our pets were well cared for. She even went above and beyond to clean the puppy nose prints off our windows before we came home! Will definitely be hiring her again!”
3. Angie M.
“We would highly recommend Angie for anyone’s pet sitting needs! She didn’t experience any issues with our elderly, special needs dog who requires medication and a Bailey chair to eat in twice a day, who also can be dog reactive on walks. Nor with our senior cat who requires medication daily as well. Our other senior cat who is very skittish even came out to say hi, which I think shows a lot about Angie’s character. We loved the occasional check ins and photos of our pets we received from Angie. On top of all of that, we came home to a clean house. After being gone 10 days. With 3 shedding pets in the house! We feel very fortunate to have found Angie. She will be our top choice for all future pet sitting needs.”
4. Yasmin M.
“Yasmin is WONDERFUL!!! We were so appreciative of her quick and thorough communication, cute photos, and flexibility. Most importantly she took such great care of our fur babies and they absolutely love her! Would definitely recommend Yasmin to anyone looking for a responsible and caring sitter who will treat your babies like her own.”
5. Lisa D.
“Lisa did a great job. She looked after my cat and two dogs. She stayed at my home while we were gone. First vacation we have been on in a few years. I don't think my dogs missed us. Trustworthy and did as she promised. Would use her again”
6. Jessica D.
“Jessica is amazing! She communicates with us regularly while on the job and keeps us at ease that our dog is in excellent hands. And our dog loves her!”
7. Christina U.
“Christina was able to come through in a pinch for me and Cora! She was so understanding and accommodating. She made sure to communicate about how she was doing and was extra sensitive to Cora’s extra needs, making sure to get her medication on time! I would definitely have her come stay with Cora again.”
8. Raelyn W.
“Raelyn took excellent care of our Lab while we were out of town. She provided lots of updates with pictures and very communicative with us. We have already rebooked her!”
9. Samantha B.
“Sam was nothing but amazing while we were gone! She had great communication skills, and was very professional. She sent us photos of the boys and kept us in the loop of everything going on. I would 1000% recommend her again!”
10. Sam M.
“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!”
11. Kiska D.
About: I have had dogs since I was but 8 years old and cared for them ever since. I have babysat friends’ dogs and take care of my own puppy daily, in addition to pet sitting for cats. I absolutely love animals and spending time around them. I am currently a full time online student at DMACC and nanny after school, with full weekend and daytime availability. Thus, I will usually have more than enough time to care for pets! I have my own puppy who is two, Nova, who loves other dogs, if you have a dog who does well with others, as well as access to a dog park. I am also comfortable taking care of pets in your home!
12. Donna G.
“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!”
13. Abby D.
“Abby was awesome and I highly recommend her. She was great with my dogs and she had great communication and sent pictures. She was a pro from start to finish.”
14. Taylor N.
“I have seen Taylor not just at home being a caring a loving pet owner, but has seen her at her jobs as well knowing every animals name and giving them attention as if it was her own.”
15. Christopher H.
“Chris LOVES dogs. He’s watched many dogs for multiple friends and loved each one the same. He’s responsible with animals and I’d trust him any day to watch my pets !”
16. Ireland B.
About: Hi, I’m Ireland! Growing up with dogs, I have years of firsthand experience in caring for them, from feeding and grooming to basic training, and being CPR & FIRST AID Certified making me the perfect fit for any medical emergency that might occur. My passion for animals extends beyond my own pets—I am dedicated to ensuring every animal in my care feels safe, loved, and well-attended to. I prioritize meeting each pet’s needs, including feeding, providing fresh water, regular potty breaks, and plenty of playtime. I understand that every pet has its own personality and requirements, and I take the time to ensure they are comfortable, happy, and treated with kindness. I’m majoring in Animal Ecology and this summer I have online classes so I will be more available than I am in fall, winter, and spring. On weekends, I travel home to care for my family’s animals, further reinforcing my commitment to animal welfare. I love to make sure that your pet feels at home even when away from home, I can mimic your daily schedule as best as possible and provide as many or as little updates as you wish! Whether it's every other day or every hour, I'll make it happen. There's no smoking or any sort of paraphernalia allowed in my home, as my family has a history of health issues.
17. Paul H.
“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!”
18. Dawn F.
“Dawn has been a personal friend of mine for over 15 years and cared for my pets on many occassions while I've been gone. I've always been very happy with her care she has provided for my pets. She provided me with updates while I was gone sending me daily pictures of my pets to let me know they wre okay. Dawn is a very loving pet owner herself who provides exceptional care for my pets in my home and I would highly recommend her as a living pet caregiver.”
19. Samantha D.
About: I have grown up with dogs ever since I was born. I love playing with them and loving them! I have a Doberman and a poodle/cavalier/yorkie mix! Pet care fits in anywhere. I am a senior in high school and have exceeded the credits needed to graduate so I am only at school for an hour in the morning every other day. I have plenty of time in the morning to help out and I currently have a job in town but am always free after 2 o’clock. I would love to help you out with any of your animals! I have a fenced in yard and love being outside with my dogs! And love playing with my cat! All cats and dogs and all animals deserve love to!
20. Maya F.
“In all the time I have known miss maya, she has always been very careing and loving to all the people shes met. I see her all the time with the stray cats around her house and careing for her dogs. Maya has always been very careful and willing to help with anything possible. Maya has always been able to care for animals and will do her best to treat all animals as well as possibly possible.”
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House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Prairie City on Rover as of May 2025 was about $40 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.
As of May 2025, there are 283 house sitters in Prairie 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, 91% of Prairie City house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Prairie City have an average of 16 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 Prairie 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. Prairie 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
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