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“We are so pleased with the care Allison took of our dogs! She provided regular communication and photos. She also went above and beyond with taking care of our home without being asked. That level of care and service is unmatched and we are so grateful to have found her!!”
“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!”
“I wish I could give Megan more than 5 stars! Megan was absolutely wonderful with our dog, Benji! She came to our home to watch him, & I could tell right away she genuinely cared about making him comfortable and happy. She was punctual, kind, and so easy to communicate with. While we were out, she kept us updated with messages and adorable photos, which gave us total peace of mind. Megan treated him like her own, which made us feel so at ease! When we got home, he was relaxed, happy, and clearly had a great day. It’s rare to find someone so reliable, caring, and trustworthy, and I wouldn’t hesitate to book with her again. Highly recommend Megan to anyone who wants their pets cared for like family!”
“Anthony and Mackenzie were great! We loved getting all the photos and videos of our pups enjoying their sleepover with their new friends and the pups really seemed to enjoy their weekend. They are so relaxed and exhausted that we know they had a great time. Would definitely use these guys again!”
“Amazing! Monica is incredibly trustworthy, professional, reliable, and caring. She’s taken care of my guys multiple times and they love her. I highly recommend Monica.”
“Deborah was great! And our Golden Retriever Frankie loved her. She took great care of him, and our house, while we were gone. We'll definitely reach out to her again when we need great care for Frankie!”
“Abby is outstanding. I can’t say enough good things about her. She took care of our cats and dog for a week and kept us so updated with photos and info, took in my millions of packages, and left our house clean and in great shape. Highly recommend.”
“We love Lisa! And more importantly our furbabies love Lisa! She is always extremely communicative, respectful, and kind. The absolute best sitter we’ve had and truly cannot express how grateful we are to her!”
“Alisha is the best! We were looking for someone very last minute and she happened to be available. Not only did she make a meet and greet happen right away. I was at ease as soon as I met her. Such a sweet person. She took notes and genuinely cared about the pets needa. She stayed with our 2 dogs, cat, and gecko while we were gone for 4 days. She sent regular updates and communicated really well. We came home to a spotless home, a nice note, and very happy pets. I can’t say enough good things about this experience. She is wonderful and 100% recommend her. Unless I need her then back off she’s mine :)”
“This was our Winnie’s first ever stay with a sitter and I couldn’t have picked a better person! Nejra was absolutely fantastic! She provided photos throughout the day which were great. She was definitely approved by all the animals which was great!!”
“Rachel provided care for our two dogs in our home for 3 days and 2 nights. She went above and beyond to befriend and bond with our shy pups. Rachel was a considerate and responsible houseguest as well. We highly recommend her and will definitely ask for her the next time we need a sitter for our dogs. -Nancy V”
“Sophia took excellent care of Tiffany while I was out of town for a few days. I keep rebooking her because when I come home, Tiffany is happy and stress free. Sophia follows the instructions I leave for Tiffany’s medicine and routine perfectly and I know I can trust her with Tiffany and my home.”
“Heidi was great with Willow! Willow has some anxiety with new people and Heidi's experience with dogs really helped. Willow settled pretty quickly and made a new friend! We look forward to using Heidi again.”
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Ashlee M.
“Our pets loved Ashlee and I felt confident leaving them with her. She sent me regular updates and pictures, which I really appreciated. We will definitely book her again!”
Allison G.Star Sitter
“We are so pleased with the care Allison took of our dogs! She provided regular communication and photos. She also went above and beyond with taking care of our home without being asked. That level of care and service is unmatched and we are so grateful to have found her!!”
Andrea T.
“Andrea did a wonderful job house sitting and taking care of my 2 girls! They were well taken care of and she even left my home cleaner than when we left!”
Lori G.Star Sitter
“Thanks again for taking great care of my fur babies. I know Tommie can be difficult with her deafness and craziness. You do a fantastic job every time.”
Daniel F.Star Sitter
“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!”
Dawn B.Star Sitter
“Thank you Dawn for caring for Kirby so well. You have a gentle intuitive way to calm our senior dog, and we knew he was well cared for and loved.”
Megan C.
“I wish I could give Megan more than 5 stars! Megan was absolutely wonderful with our dog, Benji! She came to our home to watch him, & I could tell right away she genuinely cared about making him comfortable and happy. She was punctual, kind, and so easy to communicate with. While we were out, she kept us updated with messages and adorable photos, which gave us total peace of mind. Megan treated him like her own, which made us feel so at ease! When we got home, he was relaxed, happy, and clearly had a great day. It’s rare to find someone so reliable, caring, and trustworthy, and I wouldn’t hesitate to book with her again. Highly recommend Megan to anyone who wants their pets cared for like family!”
Nadine H.
“We booked Nadine last minute for a trip for our dog. She was great about sending updates and pictures while we were gone. Definitely would use again!”
Mackenzie W.Star Sitter
“Anthony and Mackenzie were great! We loved getting all the photos and videos of our pups enjoying their sleepover with their new friends and the pups really seemed to enjoy their weekend. They are so relaxed and exhausted that we know they had a great time. Would definitely use these guys again!”
Monica P.
“Amazing! Monica is incredibly trustworthy, professional, reliable, and caring. She’s taken care of my guys multiple times and they love her. I highly recommend Monica.”
Deborah N.
“Deborah was great! And our Golden Retriever Frankie loved her. She took great care of him, and our house, while we were gone. We'll definitely reach out to her again when we need great care for Frankie!”
Abby S.Star Sitter
“Abby is outstanding. I can’t say enough good things about her. She took care of our cats and dog for a week and kept us so updated with photos and info, took in my millions of packages, and left our house clean and in great shape. Highly recommend.”
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!”
Lisa D.
“We love Lisa! And more importantly our furbabies love Lisa! She is always extremely communicative, respectful, and kind. The absolute best sitter we’ve had and truly cannot express how grateful we are to her!”
Alisha J.
“Alisha is the best! We were looking for someone very last minute and she happened to be available. Not only did she make a meet and greet happen right away. I was at ease as soon as I met her. Such a sweet person. She took notes and genuinely cared about the pets needa. She stayed with our 2 dogs, cat, and gecko while we were gone for 4 days. She sent regular updates and communicated really well. We came home to a spotless home, a nice note, and very happy pets. I can’t say enough good things about this experience. She is wonderful and 100% recommend her. Unless I need her then back off she’s mine :)”
Katlin S.
“Katlin is a saint and great with my dogs! We usually use her for house and dog sitter, she's responsible and respectful of our home. Gladly schedule her again.”
Nejra V.Star Sitter
“This was our Winnie’s first ever stay with a sitter and I couldn’t have picked a better person! Nejra was absolutely fantastic! She provided photos throughout the day which were great. She was definitely approved by all the animals which was great!!”
Rachel S.
“Rachel provided care for our two dogs in our home for 3 days and 2 nights. She went above and beyond to befriend and bond with our shy pups. Rachel was a considerate and responsible houseguest as well. We highly recommend her and will definitely ask for her the next time we need a sitter for our dogs. -Nancy V”
Sophia W.
“Sophia took excellent care of Tiffany while I was out of town for a few days. I keep rebooking her because when I come home, Tiffany is happy and stress free. Sophia follows the instructions I leave for Tiffany’s medicine and routine perfectly and I know I can trust her with Tiffany and my home.”
Heidi S.
“Heidi was great with Willow! Willow has some anxiety with new people and Heidi's experience with dogs really helped. Willow settled pretty quickly and made a new friend! We look forward to using Heidi again.”
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Frequently asked questions about Rover
House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Urbandale on Rover as of Aug 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 Aug 2025, there are 593 house sitters in Urbandale. 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, 89% of Urbandale house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Urbandale 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 Urbandale.
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. Urbandale 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.
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