House Sitting in Urbandale

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Sitter Profile Image: Rachel R.
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Rachel R.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
39 reviews
10 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Urbandale, IA, 50322

Good communication. Willingness to do a meet and greet and house sit on short notice was a life saver. Rachel and family seem to really love pets and get to know their personalities. Our animals were all happy when we came home.

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Sammie C.
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Jessica D.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
114 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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Jennifer E.
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Nadine H.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
24 reviews
10 repeat clients
45 years of experience
Johnston, IA, 50131

I felt very comfortable during my 6 days vacation, I was getting updated regularly. Definitely would recommend her to anyone looking for a good sitter.

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Yasmin M.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
67 reviews
27 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Drake, Des Moines, IA, 50311

Yasmin took amazing care of our sweet girl for 5 days. She was meticulous and adjusted to exactly how we needed Juniper cared for. She sent updates every few hours and made me feel at ease being away.

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Sitter Profile Image: Sarah T.
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Sarah T.
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$60
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4.9 out of 5 stars
13 reviews
4 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Urbandale, IA, 50322

Sam was fantastic with my little old lady Tiffany. Due to an eye injury, Tiffany couldn’t be left home alone and I was very worried about working. Sam was able to stay with her all day while I was at work, navigated the cone and medicine schedule with ease, kept me informed on what Tiffany was up to and how she was feeling, and just generally took excellent care of her. Tiffany is very stubborn and reactive, Sam managed this really well. I felt no stress at all having to leave my sick dog at home because she was in such great hands. Tiffany was relaxed and happy each day when I got home. 10/10 recommend Sam!!

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Brittany M.
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Lenaya A.
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$38
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5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
3 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Urbandale, IA, 50322

Lenaya is great at this. Her communication is top notch, the pups love her, and she takes care of the home while you’re gone. Great pet, house sitter.

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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
23 reviews
4 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Waveland Park, Des Moines, IA, 50311

Monica was great. Very professional, communicated well, and took great care of the house and our dog. Will definitely be on my list for future sitter or dog walker needs.

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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
18 reviews
4 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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Andrea T.
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$55
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4.9 out of 5 stars
60 reviews
26 repeat clients
34 years of experience
Waukee, IA, 50263

Andrea did a wonderful job caring for our two golden retrievers and elderly calico! She was very conscientious and didn’t miss a beat administering medication, cleaning up our cat’s mess and picking up after the dog’s outside. We came home to a very clean home! I would absolutely ask Andrea to sit for us again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Dawn B.
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Dawn B.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
28 reviews
12 repeat clients
60 years of experience
Windsor Heights, IA, 50324

We were apprehensive leaving Joey with someone we didn’t know due to some special needs but felt at ease when connecting with Dawn during our meet and greet. Dawn was great and Joey was well cared for. She provided us with updates and we didn’t worry about him one bit. We’ll definitely ask Dawn to care for Joey again!! Thank you Dawn!!

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Sitter Profile Image: Allison G.
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Allison G.
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$56
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5.0 out of 5 stars
99 reviews
32 repeat clients
36 years of experience
Des Moines, IA, 50309

I can’t say enough about Allison. She is personable, timely, responsible, a great communicator, clean and dependable. Allison took great care of our 2 small dogs, took care of our plants and our house was in tip top condition when we came home. She went above and beyond. Highly recommend her!

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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
100 reviews
24 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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Sitter Profile Image: Lori G.
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Lori G.
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$72
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5.0 out of 5 stars
209 reviews
69 repeat clients
35 years of experience
West Des Moines, IA, 50266

Lori took very good care of our 2 very different dogs. One has anxiety issues and one is so little and hates being alone. We had to be away for 8 days, and since this was our 1st time using this service we were a bit nervous...but it all turned out fantastic and I feel so much better about leaving my girls. I will be using Lori again and highly recommend her to care for your 4 legged fur babies.

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Sitter Profile Image: Katlin S.
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Katlin S.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
65 reviews
20 repeat clients
14 years of experience
Urbandale, IA, 50322

Katlin did a wonderful job taking care of our 5 pets while we were out of town for Thanksgiving. She was reliable, friendly and great at communicating with us. Our pets were healthy and happy upon our return!

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Kristin L.
Sitter Profile Image: Stacey W.
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Stacey W.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
21 reviews
6 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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Brittney B.
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$38
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4 years of experience
Des Moines, IA, 50312

About: I’ve owned and cared for three big dogs for years, so I understand the energy, strength, and love that come with larger breeds. I’m patient, confident, and comfortable with dogs of all sizes and personalities — from playful puppies to calm seniors. I pay close attention to each pet’s routine and body language to make sure they feel safe, comfortable, and loved while you’re away. I’m currently in college, so my schedule is flexible and allows me plenty of time for pet care throughout the week. Spending time with animals is something I truly enjoy — it’s a great balance to my classes and daily routine. Whether it’s early morning walks, mid-day check-ins, or evening playtime, I make sure each pet gets my full attention and care. When I care for pets in their own home, I focus on keeping them comfortable and sticking to their normal routine. I make sure they’re fed on time, get plenty of play and walks, and always have fresh water. I also keep their space clean and cozy, and give them lots of attention and affection so they feel safe while their owners are away. I respect each home and follow any specific instructions to make sure everything stays just how you like it.

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Katherine P.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
34 reviews
15 repeat clients
2 years of experience
Waveland Park, Des Moines, IA, 50265

Katherine did a great job watching all of our animals. She was able to handle multiple days and nights with multiple pets and could handle complex instructions and gave them the best care. Would definately use again

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Sitter Profile Image: Meghan S.
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Meghan S.
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$70
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5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
3 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Drake, Des Moines, IA, 50311

Fabulous! Meghan went above and beyond caring for our spoiled pups.

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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
26 reviews
9 repeat clients
8 years of experience
South Park, Des Moines, IA, 50315

Christina was extremely communicative and treated the dogs fantastic! She also left the house in great shape and followed my instruction sheet to the letter, which I truly appreciated. Highly recommend!

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Sitter Profile Image: Zainab P.
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Zainab P.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
1 review
1 repeat client
10 years of experience
Urbandale, IA, 50322

About: When it comes to cats and dogs, I care for them as I would for a child. I grew up in a home where we had 5 cats and a lot of other animals. I loved them and I always making sure they had their food and if they needs to go out I took them out. I’m working part time and I have a lot of time to take care of your cats and dogs. I have free time in the morning and evening. I am living in an apartment with two roommates so I prefer to care for your pets in your house. I would stay with them all the time and make sure if they need anything. I have a strong sense of understanding what an animals especially cats and dogs want.

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Sarah did a wonderful job with my senior dogs. She did great managing their meds, quirks, belly bands, and a couple accidents, and I think she left our house cleaner than when we left. I felt comfortable knowing my pups were in good hands while we were away.

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Emily H.
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Emily was the best! She kept me updated, followed my desired timeline for visits, and the dogs were well cared for.

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Kennedy P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Rachel was amazing for her first stay with Oscar (dog) & Mimi (cat). Excellent, consistent communication and very caring service for my babies. Oscar is a shy little boy, and she took lots of time allowing him to feel comfortable and showed great patience and understanding. Left the house clean and well cared for, I would welcome her back anytime to care for my pets!

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Emily S.
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Jess is always amazing! Takes great care of my dogs and has great communication. Highly recommend!!!

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Kelley E.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Trustworthy and honest, you can tell she really cares for dogs. We would use her services again without hesitation.

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Janet B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Katherine did a great job watching all of our animals. She was able to handle multiple days and nights with multiple pets and could handle complex instructions and gave them the best care. Would definately use again

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Dana G.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Sophia was great with our 2 dogs and cat. She sent us photos daily which helped ease our stress of leaving our girls with someone new for the first time. House looked great when we got home! Would highly recommend her services.

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Steffanie J.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

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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Debbie H.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Abby is the best. Took great care of our dogs and house while we were gone for a week. Great communication.

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Janee M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

More than adequate updates and great attention to details. Very considerate house guest, appropriately inquiring about house rules as needed. Our cat obviously enjoyed her care.

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Mike B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Ashley was great with my cats. She sent me pictures often and updates. She was also very flexible with least minute schedule changes.

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Sonia R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Erin did a great job caring for my four pack. Her pictures and videos showed me relaxed dogs comfortably snuggled onto her lap just like they like it. It’s nice to be able to leave them in their home environment and know they’re being cared for and loved on by someone who truly loves and enjoys pets.

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Willie S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Lydia is outstanding. Our senior dog can often get anxious when we are away, but he was visibly calm and relaxed with Lydia. She gave us frequent updates and kept us well informed. And while he was very happy to have us home it wasn't the manic greeting we have experienced before, it was clear he was well cared for and experienced a calm and relaxing environment while we were away.

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Lisa B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Krystal sends tons of updates, is clean and gives our pups lots of attention and love. We will continue to use Krystal for walks and house sitting!

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Kelsey S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Krista was great with our 3 dogs and 2 cats. She was attentive to our special needs dog and with our golden retriever’s unexpected medical condition. Krista was exactly what our family needed: easy-going, caring, and responsible. We will definitely book again!

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Caryn N.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Heidi was fantastic! Wore my doggies out playing with them and sent me great pics to reassure me on their happiness!

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Sara B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Louis left detailed notes at end summarizing everything and went above and beyond taking care of my dog and cats. Very patient and reliable!

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Declan F.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Brianna did an amazing job taking care of our 4 dogs on such a short notice. She went above what I ever expected she kept me informed on how it was going and also sent pictures through out the stay. I would highly recommend her to anyone that is looking for a sitter!

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Presha M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

My animals were well taken care of under Meghan’s care! I can tell she spoiled them with lots of attention and some treats!

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Hayley M.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Melinda was great! She sent photos while we were gone and offered to stop back over to let him out if we were going to be later than planned arriving home. We would definitely rebook with her in the future.

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Scott Y.
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House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Urbandale on Rover as of Mar 2026 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.

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As of Mar 2026, there are 626 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, 88% 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.

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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.