House Sitting in Prairie City

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Sitter Profile Image: Roswell L.
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Roswell L.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
2 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Newton, IA, 50208

Very responsive and communicative. Roswell clearly loves dogs and is very good at caring for them. I would definitely book again.

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Julian R.
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Paul H.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
32 reviews
7 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Mingo, IA, 50168

Paul was able to watch Honey and Frankie on short notice and as always he was flexible and responsive. We already have him booked for our next trip.

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Sitter Profile Image: Abby D.
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Abby D.
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$35
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4.9 out of 5 stars
16 reviews
5 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Altoona, IA, 50009

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.

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Sitter Profile Image: Allison G.
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Allison G.
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$58
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5.0 out of 5 stars
121 reviews
35 repeat clients
36 years of experience
Des Moines, IA, 50309

Second time using Allison and I absolutely trust that my dogs are happy and safe in her care. She truly goes above and beyond, which gives me real peace of mind while I’m away on vacation. I will definitely be booking with her again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Amy D.
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Amy D.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
27 reviews
5 repeat clients
35 years of experience
State Center, IA, 50247

This was our first pet sitting experience with Amy - she house sat our two pups for 8 days and did an amazing job. Detailed breakdown below: - Communication: We've booked multiple sitters through Rover during various family trips and have a good amount of experience being able to compare several pet sitters. When Amy came to the meet & greet she asked so many detailed questions and took copious notes to ensure she had everything covered. She had a very caring demeanor and our pups liked her right away. Prior to the scheduled pet sitting, we had multiple exchanges over messaging and she was always extremely prompt to respond & provided super thorough responses/details. She was great at communicating during our trip and kept us in the loop on everything going on. She also provided fantastic detailed wrap-up notes to let us know about anything she had observed and things for us to be aware of. We definitely appreciated her communication style as some pet sitters have not always been the most reliable when providing updates or responding to our questions. -During the Stay: We had an incident that occurred with one of our dogs during the booking where our pup ingested something toxic, started throwing up continuously along with shaking. Amy was extremely proactive in reaching out to our main vet multiple times, giving us a full breakdown of the situation with constant updates, reaching out to a second vet on our list for a second opinion, and then taking our dog to animal emergency hospital for treatment & overnight stay. During all this time she constantly kept communication going with us and the emergency clinic. It was a very stressful situation for us as we were out of the country & far away from our where we felt helpless while this was happening. However, Amy did everything in her power to make us feel so much more at ease with how diligently she handled the situation while providing constant monitoring, compassionate care, & attention to our dog during the situation as well as for the remainder of her house sitting that week. Besides, taking care of our pups, Amy also offered and took care of a few things for us including watering our plants, brining in packages, and also proactively doing a load of laundry to wash our towels. She also offered to wash the bedding on the guest bed but we let her know that we appreciated it and didn't want her to do additional extra work. Overall, this was one of the best experiences we have had with a pet sitter. We would definitely book Amy for pet sitting in the future and would highly recommend her! Thank you for taking such great care of our pups! We are grateful for all of your hard work, loving care, take-charge approach in handling an emergency situation, great transparent communication, and true attention to detail! We look forward to working with Amy again in the future. :)

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Sitter Profile Image: Angie M.
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Angie M.
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$57
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4.9 out of 5 stars
136 reviews
24 repeat clients
14 years of experience
Bondurant, IA, 50035

Angie was amazing. She came over and met my dogs previously so they would know her prior to her watching them. She was professional and great throughout the entire process. She was prompt and I knew my fur babies were in great hands. She sent pictures and I would definitely book with her again.

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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
78 reviews
30 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Drake, Des Moines, IA, 50311

Great job by Yasmin. Cyrus the dog got to run in the yard and play tug, and Frank the cat was safely fed in the privacy of his bedroom. Well done and we appreciate Yasmin's pet care.

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Sitter Profile Image: Jessica D.
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Jessica D.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
117 reviews
43 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Des Moines, IA, 50322

We really love Jessica and she takes good care of our fur babies! We have a 7 year old foxhound a 7 month old new lab/beagle mix puppy at our house and she took on both last week, and they just loved having her here! She always sends us updates and photos and I feel very at ease when we are out of town and she is here. Highly recommend.

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Jennifer E.
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
124 reviews
32 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Union Park, Des Moines, IA, 50313

We are really happy with the care provided! Mackenzie was very attentive, sent multiple pictures of our boys, and even made us aware of some water in our basement. We will definitely be using her again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Raelyn W.
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Raelyn W.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
25 reviews
6 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Drake, Des moines, IA, 50311

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!

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Sitter Profile Image: Donna G.
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Donna G.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
30 years of experience
Altoona, IA, 50009

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!

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Sitter Profile Image: Daniel D.
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Daniel D.
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$26
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14 years of experience
Altoona, IA, 50009

About: My whole life I have been surrounded by Dogs. From taking care of my own and my Grandmother's furry companions, I love being with Dogs of all sizes and energy levels. From Dogs who bounce off the walls, to those who would rather take a nap, I am up for any Dog personality. I have experience caring for senior dogs as well as young ones. I am able to give medication to your furry friends, if they need it. I am available days and nights throughout the summer. I am also flexible to provide daily potty breaks for your dogs. I am able to stay overnight to keep your best friends safe! I'm used to having dogs in my bed, so they will always have someone to sleep with at night. If you have any questions please reach out. I would like to be given instructions on how the owners usually care for their pets. I don't want to disturb their feeding schedules. I also like to know how their pets like to play and what they're personality is like.

Sitter Profile Image: Adrianne H.
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Adrianne H.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
4 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Ankeny, IA, 50021

Adrianne took wonderful care of Oliver. She kept us updated and sent pictures throughout the weekend. Oliver has a happy pup when we returned, we will definitely be booking her again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Kira G.
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Kira G.
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$40
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10 years of experience
Altoona, IA, 50009

About: I've owned multiple senior dogs, and volunteered at the ARL dog shelter. I am more experienced with cats, but am willing to work with dogs as well, especially if they're easy going. I'm currently attending college, so for the summer my schedule is pretty much open! I can work anytime of day, and am able to work holidays. I have experience working with senior and sickly pets, as well as some experience with kittens. If you have a cat who is harness trained I would be happy to take them on walks.

Sitter Profile Image: Megan C.
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Megan C.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
15 years of experience
West Des Moines, IA, 50265

About: I have taken care of dogs of all sizes small to extra large as well as cats and even some exotic pets. I have been the go to sitter for my friends and family every time they go on vacation. I love caring for animals and can’t wait to help you with yours. I am experienced with animals- puppies to elderly dogs, kittens to elderly cats. I homeschool my kids so I have a very flexible schedule and can work with what you need. I mostly have open afternoons and Friday through the weekend. While I’m taking care of your pet I will do all I can to assure they are taken care of physically as well as emotionally offering love, play and exercise, whatever it is they need that day. Every pet is different and I will work with you to ensure they are getting what they need from me, walks, pets or play.

Sitter Profile Image: Julia P.
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Julia P.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
1 review
1 repeat client
15 years of experience
Des Moines, IA, 50317

Overall, it was a great fit for my self and all of the animals.

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Sitter Profile Image: Jolynne T.
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Jolynne T.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
2 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Fairground, DesMoines, IA, 50613

Vader really enjoyed his time JoLynne. :-)

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Sitter Profile Image: Bella F.
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Bella F.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
2 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Des Moines, IA, 50320

Bella is absolutely fantastic. Responsible, great with my dogs and a good human being.

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Sitter Profile Image: Rachael W.
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Rachael W.
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$150
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5.0 out of 5 stars
27 reviews
14 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Fairmont Park, Des Moines, IA, 50317

About: I have worked with cats and dogs of all sizes and ages, I strive to provide the best experience for not only the pet but the pet parent as well! I have experience working at the Animal Rescue League alongside my own animals and friends and families animals I’m an open availability sitter I will always put the needs of someone’s animals at the forefront of anything! I have all the time and attention in the world to give your babies I love taking my boys on walks, to the park, and love giving them a variety of enrichment throughout the day! We love exploring and trying new things at a comfortable pace for the animal! I can also follow a schedule and I’m flexible with whatever the pet parent needs to give the most ful filling service

Sitter Profile Image: Dawn F.
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Dawn F.
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$100
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5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
2 repeat clients
45 years of experience
Swan, IA, 50252

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!

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The median cost per night for house sitting in Prairie City is $45

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Sitters in Prairie 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 Prairie 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.

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As of Jun 2026, there are 269 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, 87% of Prairie City house sitters respond in under an hour.

House sitters in Prairie 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 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

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.