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Sitter Profile Image: Jason W.
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Jason W.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 592 reviews
187 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Iowa City, IA, 52240

“Meatball is always happy to see Jason and the other dogs, he always seems to be having a good time in the pictures we get and tired when he gets home. Very happy with Jason and will recommend him to anyone who needs his services.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Sherry Plath O.
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Sherry Plath O.
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$35
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 65 reviews
40 repeat clients
50 years of experience
Blue Grass, IA, 52726

“Our babies loved hanging out with Sherry and her dogs! She responded to any questions quickly, sent us pictures, and made the whole process easy!”

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Sara S.
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Darcie M.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 119 reviews
39 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Eldridge, IA, 52748

“My girl always gets excited when I mention to her she's going to Darcie house to play, and I am at ease knowing she gets loved on by the family”

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Sitter Profile Image: Ali N.
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Ali N.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 55 reviews
23 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Swisher, IA, 52338

“This was our first time using Rovr and Ali couldn’t have been better to work with. She was very flexible and took great care of our dog. She sent plenty of photos so we knew he was doing okay. I would highly recommend her and know that if we use Rovr again, we will gladly use Ali’s service again.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Kathryn F.
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Kathryn F.
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$27
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 5 reviews
10 years of experience
Iowa City, IA, 52240

“Kathryn was amazing! Everly is very skittish and she did great with her and was very patient. She loved the fenced in yard and got to run around! We will definitely be using Kathryn again!”

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Janaya B.
Sitter Profile Image: Mal L.
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Mal L.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 11 reviews
2 repeat clients
14 years of experience
Iowa city, IA, 52246

“Mal is great and very accommodating!! My dog had a great time with her!”

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Yueyi G.
Sitter Profile Image: Laylah D.
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Laylah D.
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$30
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4.8 out of 5 stars
• 19 reviews
5 repeat clients
13 years of experience
Iowa City, IA, 52240

“Excellent communication with daily photo updates. Left our elderly mutt with Laylah for a few days while we went out of town. She's great to work with.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Jake M.
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Jake M.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 79 reviews
41 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Iowa City, IA, 52240

“Jake was fantastic with Stewie and Oscar - he made various accommodations for our cat who took some time adjusting to a new environment. Our dog, Stewie, made himself at home and had a great time hanging with Walter, Scout, and Jake. Highly recommend! Thank you so much ?”

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Thelma T.
Sitter Profile Image: becca w.
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becca w.
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$29
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 1 review
1 repeat client
16 years of experience
Iowa City, IA, 52245

“Becca did a wonderful job caring for Brownie and helped her feel very welcome while we were gone!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Robert S.
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Robert S.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 38 reviews
7 repeat clients
22 years of experience
Tiffin, IA, 52340

“Robert was so helpful with Braxton! We had a last minute cancellation, and needed help with almost no notice. He replied quickly and was happy to work with us for drop off and pick up. Brax had a great time and we definitely will be reaching out again!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Emily Q.
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Emily Q.
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$40
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 32 reviews
9 repeat clients
15 years of experience
North Liberty, IA, 52317

“Sky loved having a backyard for the weekend with Emily! I loved being able to see her have fun for the weekend with videos and pictures. Super flexible with drop-off and pick-up times which was much appreciated!!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Josie D.
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Josie D.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 7 reviews
1 repeat client
5 years of experience
Iowa City, IA, 52246

About: I have taken care of cats and dogs since I was five. I grew up on a farm and understand the anxiety that a pet owner has when going on vacation and finding someone to love their pet as they love them. Well, have no fear! I am here to save the day! I am a school teacher by day and dog caregiver by night! I am happy to spend all my afternoons with your pupper or kitty cat! School is starting so availability unfortunately has become a bit more limited, but I will do everything to work with you and to care for your dear sweet fur baby regardless! I will travel to your home to ensure that your pet is in a familiar space. I will give them daily snuggles, walks and attention. I will treat your pet as if they were my own loving on them and treating them. I am happy to take them on daily walks, to the park and to stay the night at your place.

Sitter Profile Image: Lakin T.
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Lakin T.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 5 reviews
2 repeat clients
11 years of experience
Muscatine, IA, 52761

“Lakin was amazing at letting us know how our little fur baby was coping away from home. She sent us picture and videos and always responded pretty quickly to any message we sent. Our booking was last minute and we are very grateful that Lakin was able to accommodate for us. Would book again!!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Sarah S.
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Sarah S.
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$27
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10 years of experience
Iowa city, IA, 52245

About: I love dogs of all size and breed I have a very calm voice which makes dogs always feel my safe with me. I love to go for as many walks as possible. Treats are a must! I work typically 8 hour days but always get to come home for a lunch to go for potty breaks and a couple walks before bed time. Caring for pets in someone else’s home I would make sure to clean up after the pet and honor their home as much as possible. In my home dogs are welcome to be on the couch or the bed. I have a huge yard not fenced but I would make sure to take them out as much as they want too.

Sitter Profile Image: Brianna O.
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Brianna O.
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$27
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10 years of experience
Tiffin, IA, 52340

About: I always knew I had this nature since I was little, on taking care of animals. I always want to protect them and make sure they are well, because I love them very much and I get upset when an animal is not okay. Been taking care of animals since I was 5 years old. I currently do not have a full time job but I do have offers around and I want to experience with this app too. My availability depends if I have an interview or I have to do an orientation. I currently have to go to Chicago every week starting on the 16 but I can do weekends. I am very exited, can’t wait to meet all these animals :) My house it is pretty big, and is very safe, there is no kids around and we can always place something on the side for them to stay put into one place !

Sitter Profile Image: Elise P.
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Elise P.
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$50
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 17 reviews
4 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Iowa City, IA, 52245

“Elise did a fantastic job with my dog! I could tell that she cared for him and spent a great deal of quality time with him. I’m really impressed!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Emily H.
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Emily H.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 7 reviews
2 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Coralville, IA, 52241

About: I am a responsible college student athlete who is very active and loves to be around pets. I have grown up with 1-3 pets in the house my whole life, and I have learned to take care of them to the best of my abilities. I have gotten used to doing the many duties involved with taking care of a pet, including picking up waste. My summer is busy enough to create a schedule to keep me organized, but I have more than enough free time to take care of your pet(s)! I have always been a lover of bigger dogs, which is the size of dog I have the most experience with, but I have been a dog-sitter for small dogs too. I am open and comfortable with a variety!

Sitter Profile Image: Gabi G.
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Gabi G.
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$45
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1 repeat client
8 years of experience
Coralville, IA, 52241

About: Work training ESA animals for 1+ yr. I love working with dogs of all sizes. I follow a (direction, correction, praise method) of training. Cat are also welcome I currently have open availability. Please reach out and we can make plans that fit your routine and schedule. Open to making multiple visits a day. I make sure water is always available and trust my pets to be out of the kennel most of the day. I potty at least once every 4-6hrs. And feed after first potty in the morning and in the evening.

Sitter Profile Image: Katelyn S.
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Katelyn S.
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$50
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21 years of experience
Nichols, IA, 52766

About: Grew up with all kinds of animals. Tons of experience babysitting animals for family, friends, and neighbors. Open to care for any pet any size/age! I’m currently working part time over night so I’m usually always available and have always had a passion working with all types of animals any age/size! I provide a safe space for your pet in a pet free and smoke free home. With years of experience there hasn’t been an animal I couldn’t handle!

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Rover is the largest marketplace for local pet care. Whether you're looking for pet sitters, dog walkers, or house sitters who specialize in pet sitting, you can narrow your search by entering your ZIP code to find sitters within walking distance in your neighborhood.

Every sitter on Rover has their own routine. Depending on the arrangements you agree on before the stay, a sitter can follow your dog’s regular feeding schedule, provide a comfortable place to sleep, offer companionship, and support their usual exercise and play needs.

Depending on the sitter, their home environment, and your dog’s needs, daily exercise may include walks, outdoor play, indoor enrichment activities, or supervised play with compatible dogs. These activities are not automatically included with every booking, so ask the sitter what a typical day looks like.

During the Meet & Greet, discuss your dog’s usual exercise and play routine, whether they can safely interact with other dogs, and any activities or restrictions the sitter should follow. You can also ask the sitter to send photo and message updates during the stay so you can see how your dog is spending their time.

Preparing for drop-off is easy when you have a checklist! To help your dog settle into their Rochester home-away-from-home, packing:

  • Health and safety essentials such as their ID tags, vaccination records, medication, and emergency vet or secondary caregiver contacts.
  • Food and gear such as harnesses, collars, food (portioned by day), and an item that smells like you.
  • Special instructions such as a list of training cues, medical administration needs, or favorite hang-out spots in your Rochester.

<b>Tip:</b> You can upload your dog’s routine and medical info directly onto their profile so your sitter always has the details at their fingertips.

You and your Rochester sitter can schedule drop-off and pick-up in a way that works best for the both of you—and your dog. Most sitters offer flexible times for drop-off and pick-up but the easiest way to confirm those times will be through in-app messaging. Confirm your arrival time the day of pick-up and drop-off can also help keep the process smooth and organized.

The Rover Guarantee is Rover’s commitment to your peace of mind every time you book. It includes 24/7 customer support, sitter access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals for diagnostic issues, and a reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care in the rare event something goes wrong.

All bookings are backed by the , which provides up to 25,000 in eligible veterinary care reimbursement.

Every sitter on Rover is required to pass a background check before listing their services. This process confirms their identity and indicates they are not on the Department of Justice’s National Sex Offender Public Website or have any disqualifying offenses.

Beyond ID checks, you can review each sitter's star rating, read verified reviews from other pet parents, and see how many repeat clients they have. Every booking is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes up to 25,000 in eligible veterinary care. For more details, visit .

While each sitter sets their own vaccine requirements, staying up-to-date on your dog’s vaccines is the best way to be "boarding ready". Vaccinations help create a safe environment for all pets under a sitter’s care.

Many sitters in IA ask that dogs be up to date on core vaccines like the Canine Parvovirus, Canine Distemper, Canine Adenovirus, Bordetella, and Rabies.

By discussing your pet's health history early, you’re adding a layer of confidence for you and your sitter before the booking begins.

If a health concern arises during a stay, your sitter is instructed to contact you and our Trust & Safety team immediately and, if needed, take your dog to the closest veterinarian. Through our Trust & Safety support team, sitters can ask for diagnostic advice from a qualified veterinary professional if your dog is showing signs of possible illness.

For extra peace of mind, you can also prepare an authorization form for your regular vet. An authorization form outlines your preferred method of care and allows your sitter to bring your pet into their regular clinic.

Every qualified booking made on Rover is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes reimbursement for eligible emergency vet care.

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