House Sitting in Somerset, Des Moines, IA
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1. Victoria B.

“Victoria is the utmost professional when it comes to the quality of care for your fur babies. She is attentive and responsive. Sends lots of pics. Most importantly, she relieves any stress you may have leaving your pets for any amount of time. Will gladly use her services again.”


2. Yasmin M.

“Yasmin went above and beyond and took my kitten Sir Snuggles to the vet when he was not feeling well (with my approval) when I was on travel abroad. She even got the vet on the phone at the appointment to talk to me. She was fantastic - and Snuggs is all better now thanks to her help.”


3. Mackenzie W.

“Our senior dogs tend to get really scared with new people and are high anxiety when we get home. This time was different - they were happy, calm and went right back to their normal routine when we got home. We had daily photo/video updates which was so appreciated. Highly recommend!!”


4. Allison G.

“We left for a full week. I was really nervous to leave my 2 dogs and cat with a “stranger” but Allison provided us with a visit before our trip to make sure that we felt comfortable with her as well as the puppies. The day we left she show up on time as scheduled and she make me feel really good before we left assuring me that everything will be okay. Every day she send me pictures of my puppies and she gave me constant updates. My dogs absolutely love her, and even the cat that really doesn’t like anybody, warm up to her. If you are looking on someone reliable and loving to take care of your best friends I should absolutely recommend Allison.”


5. Brenda E.


“Brenda was amazing with our boys! She also sent pictures so we could see them daily. She also took care of our fish and our house. Even changed the sheets! Definitely would book again. Thanks again Brenda!”


6. Jessica D.

“Jessica was an amazing house sitter. The boys got spoiled with her and she was so loving to them. Hey miss her already. She was very prompt with communication. We plan on using her again in the future. Thank you Jessica!!”


7. Jess P.

“Jess has always performed at a high level. Great communication. We trust her to be in our home and care for our pets.”


8. Cory W.

“Cory is awesome! Always communicates and is on time. One of the best dog sitters we have ever had! Thanks Cory we never worry when we leave Elvis with you!”


9. Molly B.


“Our dog is a little nervous and he seemed to do great with Molly staying with him for the weekend! We got periodic photo updates so we could see how he was doing. We’d definitely have Molly stay with him again!”


10. Andrea M.

“Andrea is fantastic! She left our house extremely clean, sent lots of updates, & overall we felt so secure in leaving our dog with her for a long weekend :)”


11. Tatum M.
“Our Chewy adores Tatum and her snuggles while we are away! We know he is in good hands when we’re not at home and that is a huge relief for us. Tatum is very responsible, responsive, and communicates well! We highly recommend Tatum for all of your pet sitting needs!”


12. Tiffany D.

“Tiffany was responsive, communicative, and great with our two dogs and cat. One of our dogs has higher medical needs and she kept us informed on how he was doing, which was much appreciated!”


13. Cassidy W.

“Cassidy was great! Sent lots of pictures through the time I was gone. Definitely recommend.”


14. Tristan C.
“Very few dog sitters love dogs more than Tristan. I have found him to be very reliable, giving me frequent updates and sending photos of how she is doing. Tristan has done both “stop-by” walks/check ins for us and also spent more than a week at a time caring for our dog and our house. He enjoys taking the dog on walks to the park and on the trails. He is trustworthy, wise, responsible, and conscientious. Your dog or cat could not be in better hands.”


15. Jane O.


“Jane was great with our two cats, who are not best friends so their cat politics can be a challenge sometimes. They were happy and calm when we got home, and they really enjoyed enrichment and having human and puppy company around. She took great care of our home and made sure to ask for clarification on any household things to check on as well. Thank you, Jane. Being gone is so much easier when you know your fur buddies are well taken care of.”


16. Natalie S.
“Natalie was great with my 2 dogs! She handles their energy so well and just rolls with it! She’s able to come when I need her and is always on time. We started with her as just a drop in but quickly trusted her and used her for walks and overnights.”


17. Travis S.

“Travis was exceptionally quick to respond and very attentive to my three dogs. Two of my dogs can be hyper and he never once seemed put off by their behaviors. I got photo updates from him without having to ask and he was on time to get to my house before we left out of state. If we needed a sitter again, we’d definitely book with Travis.”


18. Brooks G.

“Brooks was easy to communicate with, sent updates with pictures, and followed our care instructions! Oliver had a good weekend with him and we look forward to booking with him again.”


19. Sandra D.

“Sandy was amazing! She was on time, was a great communicator sending updates and photos and took great care of our two small dogs. The dogs and house were well cared for.”


20. 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.”
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House Sitting FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Rover
House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Somerset on Rover as of Jul 2024 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 Jul 2024, there are 445 house sitters in Somerset. 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 Somerset house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Somerset 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 Somerset.
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. Somerset 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.
