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Sitter Profile Image: Daniel F.
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Daniel F.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
113 reviews
26 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA, 50309

Daniel was amazing! He agreed to watch Jc last minute which was a huge blessing! I would 100% recommend Daniel as he made sure Jc felt safe and loved!

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Sidney R.
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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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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

Our pups seem to love Anthony. They are always so tired, relaxed and happy when we get home. Definitely would recommend Anthony and Mackenzie!

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Allison G.
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$58
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5.0 out of 5 stars
123 reviews
36 repeat clients
36 years of experience
Des Moines, IA, 50309

We had such a great experience with Allison! She is absolutely amazing and took such great care of our pups while we were away. We got regular updates and photos, which gave us total peace of mind. It is clear our dogs were happy, loved, and in great hands. Highly recommend and will definitely be booking again! 🐾

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Amber B.
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Aaliyah F.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
2 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Des Moines, IA, 50315

Aaliyah was so sweet and took great care of our dog! She regularly sent updates and photos, and left our home cleaner than it was when she got there. I cannot recommend her enough!!

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Sitter Profile Image: Ian T.
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Ian T.
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$40
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4.9 out of 5 stars
19 reviews
5 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Ankeny, IA, 50023

My dog was happy and well taken care of. Ian is quick to respond and willing to help ease your mind. Will definitely book again!

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Amy F.
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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: Nadine H.
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Nadine H.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
26 reviews
11 repeat clients
45 years of experience
Johnston, IA, 50131

My rather large and silly 5 month old sheepadoodle puppy jumped in her lap when she noticed Nadine. She has never done that with any other person. So this is now the second person from rover.com that has been absolutely excellent with my dog and her quirky personality and sometimes odd behaviors. I am so pleased to have found another person to sit with my sweet dog.

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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 excellent care of my dog during a week-long trip and I would definitely book with her again! Ranger gets anxious sometimes, especially when his routine is disrupted, but he seemed happy and content in all of the picture/video updates (and I appreciated her sending those regularly). Thank you for keeping my best friend happy and healthy while we were gone, Yasmin!

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Sitter Profile Image: Nancy P.
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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

I left my dog for the first time ever and I was nervous. Nancy put me at ease sending me videos and reassuring me the dog was fine. Nancy was really good with my dog and allowed me to really enjoy my trip. She is dependable and reliable. I highly recommend her.

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Sitter Profile Image: Monica P.
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Monica P.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
26 reviews
5 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Waveland Park, Des Moines, IA, 50311

She was so awesome and very good with our babies kept in touch sent pics and videos each day , very respectful and kind really cared about the animals and there care and even volunteered to stay little extra time when she knew we were flying home and there was cokd and snow back here incase we were delayed 100 percent will have her watch again

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Sitter Profile Image: Megan C.
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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

We loved having Megan stay with our three kitties. She sent texts, pics, and videos every day, and I could tell our boys were well cared for. We have a senior cat who needs meds daily, and she kept a daily record of his meds. I enjoyed meeting Megan, highly recommend her, and wouldn't hesitate to reach out to have her stay with our kitties next time we take a trip.

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Beth J.
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 a fantastic sitter for our elderly cat, Bob, who has some pretty high snuggle needs. She went out of her way to introduce herself in person before our trip, asking thoughtful questions to make sure she understood Bob's routine and personality. While we were away, she was easy to reach and quick to respond to any questions, giving us regular updates that made us feel so at ease. Bob seemed to warm up to Abby quickly, and it was clear he was well cared for while we were gone. Knowing he was in such good hands gave us true peace of mind. We’d absolutely recommend Abby to anyone looking for a caring, communicative, and reliable pet sitter!

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Sitter Profile Image: Christina U.
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Christina U.
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$31
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5.0 out of 5 stars
37 reviews
11 repeat clients
8 years of experience
South Park, Des Moines, IA, 50315

Christina was great! Communicated very well and kept us updated on the pets! Returned to a clean house with happy dogs! Will use her again in the future!

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Sitter Profile Image: Travis S.
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Travis S.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
1 repeat client
25 years of experience
Des Moines, IA, 50314

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.

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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

Jessica was great! We were out of town 4 nights, and then our flight got delayed and she was able to adjust her schedule to stay a 5th night to take care of our dog. She sent photos and updates at least twice a day and I felt better knowing I had someone here at our house to care for our dog (instead of boarding him). Our dog has some anxiety and allergy issues and she took care of all his meds and gave him lots of love and cuddles. She also washed all the bedding, towels and took the trash out (which she didn't need to do but did it anyhow). Highly recommend! Thanks again, Jessica.

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Sitter Profile Image: Sarah T.
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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

We rebooked Sam to watch our senior frenchie Tiffany while we went out of town for a week. Sam was amazing! They reached out with any questions and sent lots of updates and pictures. We just got home and Tiffany is chill as a cucumber, no stress at all. Sam was wonderful giving Tiffany her meds (there are so many) on schedule and without any issue. We were able to relax and enjoy our trip because Sam was here taking the best care of our Tiffany. Sam is also very friendly and chats with us in the app and in person so this whole situation is even more comfortable because we have a super cool person dog sitting, someone we would want to hang out with and who is competent, funny, and so caring. I cannot recommend Sam enough!

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Brittany M.
Sitter Profile Image: Kayla B.
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Kayla B.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
10 years of experience
Bloomfield-Allen, Des Moines, IA, 50320

Kayla did amazing taking care of our house and pups! Her pics and updates gave us peace of mind leaving the dogs at home during our trip. We definitely would have her watch them again.

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Sitter Profile Image: Stacey W.
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Stacey W.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
24 reviews
8 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Sherman Hill, Des Moines, IA, 50309

Stacey did so great with my dogs. One of my dogs is extremely afraid of strangers but instantly approached Stacey during or initial meet and greet. Will definitely be using Stacey again!

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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
11 reviews
4 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Ankeny, IA, 50021

Adrianne watched my high maintenance Kit for a long weekend and he absolutely loved her! We received updates and photos often. I can tell he was very loved when we were gone and it was so nice not worrying about him all weekend! Will have Adrianna stay with Kit again!!

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Milly always loves having Kendra watch her. Kendra plays with her, takes her for walks, and cuddles with Milly!!

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Gail N.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

We are so lucky to find Mackenzie. No issues, no drama. She sends lots of photos and videos. She’s great

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Sarah W.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

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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Cindy G.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Claudia was excellent! She stayed with our crazy pups for a week and they loved her. We have two 50+ lb pit mixes. She sent lots of updates with pictures and videos. Great communication. Everything went smoothly and I’d highly recommend booking with her! We’ll definitely be back for future travels.

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Sarah V.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

It was our first (and definitely not our last) time having Alex dog sit our 4 dogs. He did an excellent job—we will absolutely book with him again! We received lots of updates and photos while we were away, and when we got back, the dogs were happy and the house was nice and clean. Highly recommend Alex’s services!

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Debora M.
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The median cost per night for house sitting in Swanwood is $45

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Sitters in Swanwood average 4
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House Sitting FAQs

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House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Swanwood 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 Swanwood 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 654 house sitters in Swanwood. 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 Swanwood house sitters respond in under an hour.

House sitters in Swanwood 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 Swanwood.

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. Swanwood 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.