House Sitting in Urbandale

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Katherine P.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
46 reviews
19 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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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

Nadine watched Bodhi for me while we were out of state, she was amazing! I got daily updates and pictures and was not worried about him at all while we were gone. She took such great care of him!

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Emily M.
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Daniel F.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
113 reviews
25 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA, 50309

Daniel sat for our pups for the 2nd time last night. They were so happy to see him again! He is the best! I know they are in good hands with Daniel! :)

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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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Isabella F.
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$26
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5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
1 repeat client
4 years of experience
Clive, IA, 50325

About: Ive dog sit for friends and family at their home. Taking care of them in their own personal environment. Clients home care would to be following their rules/routines for their pet. Rather that be a walk or playing with their toys, feeding schedule..etc. ive sat older dogs, younger dogs and even taken a blind pup out for a day from the shelter! I work a full time job but i am able to leave once or twice during my shift to take care of the animals in your home! I will stop by and let them outside and play with them for a bit during my shift. I would stop by before my shift and immediately after, i always make sure they have enough time to play and go to the bathroom before i leave. I have dogs at home that arent dog friendly so i do have experience with reactive dogs! I cant keep other pets in my own home while you are not home but i am more than happy to hangout at your home and care for them!

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Jordana M.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
2 repeat clients
7 years of experience
West Des Moines, IA, 50266

Jordana has timely communications. She gave affectionate care and helped our cat stick to his routine while we were away.

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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

Sam was fantastic! We had a very last minute request, with special needs. The communication was great and we always felt that our pup was in great hands. We came home to a very happy dog!

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

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.

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Rachel R.
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$48
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5.0 out of 5 stars
71 reviews
22 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Urbandale, IA, 50322

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

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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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Lori G.
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$72
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5.0 out of 5 stars
220 reviews
71 repeat clients
35 years of experience
West Des Moines, IA, 50266

Lori you did a wonderful job with my crazy crew of fur babies. I can't thank you enough. I feel very comfortable leaving them in your hands while I vaca. Thanks again ❤️

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Sitter Profile Image: Jenna R.
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Jenna R.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
39 reviews
13 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Des Moines, IA, 50310

This is the second time we have used Jenna and she did another fabulous job! Our dogs are always happy when we come home. She treats them as if they were her own! Will continue to book in the future!

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Sitter Profile Image: Krystal H.
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Krystal H.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
24 reviews
7 repeat clients
9 years of experience
Urbandale, IA, 50322

Krystal was amazing with our anxious, high-energy pup. He warmed up to her right away, and didn't seem to have any issues while we were gone. Highly recommend!

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Brianna M.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
2 repeat clients
15 years of experience
West Des Moines, IA, 50266

Great communication. Everything was awesome for our pups while we were gone.

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

Allison is a great sitter for my dog Maisie. Very communicative during her time here and leaves my home in much better shape than when I left. Definitely a keeper!

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Lisa C.
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
16 reviews
6 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Drake, Des Moines, IA, 50311

Meghan was amazing with our boy. Followed instructions very well and made our baby so happy! Worked with us on a missed connecting flight, I appreciate her so much! Will be booking again next time we travel!

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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 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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Sophia W.
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$75
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5.0 out of 5 stars
33 reviews
6 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Waveland Park, Des Moines, IA, 50311

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.

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Brittany M.
Sitter Profile Image: Megan C.
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Megan C.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
15 years of experience
West Des Moines, IA, 50265

Megan was fantastic! She was prompt and responsive. She provided pictures of our pups and gave them all the love! Would highly recommend Megan.

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Sitter Profile Image: Clare F.
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Clare F.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
22 reviews
6 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Waukee, IA, 50263

I came in from out of town to visit my parents and needed someone to watch my three pups at an Airbnb—and Claire was everything we could have needed and more. She was communicative, kind, and clearly experienced. The dogs took to her immediately, and I felt completely at ease knowing they were in great hands. I wouldn’t hesitate to book her again. Highly recommend!

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Robin R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Nadine was great! She stayed with our dogs while we were away and made sure they felt comfortable. She sent updates every couple of hours, including pictures, so we could see how relaxed and happy they were. It gave us real peace of mind knowing they were in good hands. We would definitely recommend her!

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MD K.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Emily was lovely! Came the day before to learn the feeding and medications. Sent pictures as well as texts letting me know how the girls were doing. It was all such a comfort since it was the first time having someone care for them in my home.

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Jenifer M.
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Hannah was wonderful with our 10 month old puppy! She was very communicative, friendly, and helpful.

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Jayme C.
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Words cannot express the appreciation I have for Eric. I have high needs animals, and I am pretty sensitive about the way they are worked with. Eric took the time to come and make sure my dogs were comfortable with him and that I was comfortable. He recommended setting up a google drive file for he and I to communicate as the days approached. I will continue to use him as I need support and I would recommend him to anyone!

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Melanie L.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Zaira was amazing! She was so attentive and communicative, taking great care of my dog while I was out of town! I would highly recommend!

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Tess S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Sophia was wonderful! She understood our older dog and took wonderful care of her and the house. She even placed her used towel in our laundry area which was such a thoughtful move. Couldn’t be happier with care Sophia took or our little dog and house. Will welcome her back again!

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Sarah E.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

She arrived on time and paid close attention to the puppy. The puppy likes her and that is a good sign. We are having her back for sure

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Sara W.
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Isabella did a great job caring for my pups for a week! She was great with following their schedule and giving meds! Will definitely book her again

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Erica J.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

This is the second time we have used Rover.com and the second time we have used Rachel R. Rachel is an awesome house sitter and our dogs Hershey & Cinnamon absolutely love her. Rachel sends us numerous pictures & funny videos while we are away. Frequently, she goes above and beyond the dog sitting service to take care of our house and our dogs. For example, the 1st time Rachel watched our dogs, she DeScaled my coffee pot and other things that Cathy & I wouldn't have even thought of. On her second time, there was a tornado warning and severe thunderstorm warning. While we hadn't left any instructions for bad weather, she contacted us immediately to let us know and to see how we wanted her to handle the dogs for severe weather. Then, Rachel kept us informed about the progression of the storms. Also, Rachel is very flexible and accommodating to our needs and last minute requests. With Rachel, we never have to worry about our dogs and can just relax and enjoy our time away. I have recommended Rachel to our neighbors and friends.

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Scott D.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Angie did a terrific job taking care of our dog Teddy. She kept in contact with us and sent photos daily. Teddy is a senior dog who requires medication and is a very picky eater. She was able to met all his needs and took the extra time to make him steak and other food to add to his kibble. When we came home from our trip our dog was happy and healthy and our house was very clean. Angie went above and beyond and cleaned the house and took out our trash! She even offered to throw the bed sheets in the washer before she left. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a house sitter.

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Alissa F.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Another excellent stay for our girl Sandy by April. She is one of the best. Treats our home with respect and our dog with love. HIGHLY RECOMMEND if you need reliable sitting.

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James T.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Once again an excellent experience with Sam! A much shorter time away this time, but Tiffany was happy and calm when we got home.

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Brittany M.
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Sara is always an incredible pet and house sitter, going above and beyond to keep us in the loop and to make us feel completely at ease. Our cat absolutely loves her and we'll surely use her again in the future!

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Sean G.
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Dawn is tremendously responsible, thorough and caring. Our dog loved her from the minute they met. We never had any concerns for our dog while she was in Dawn’s care.

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Janet B.
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Abby is the best. Our pets were very well cared for, we got lots of communication and pictures and our house was immaculate when we returned.

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Melissa F.
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Krystal is amazing! First time user of this service and now she is going to be our only dog watcher moving forward! Thank you so much again, Krystal!

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Kelly K.
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Monica, was amazing and took very good care of my animals while I was out of town. She also send a lot of updates which was awesome!

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Kailee B.
House Sitting
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Aaliyah was absolutely amazing staying with Paisley for a weekend! She kept me updated with lots of pictures and updates while I was out of town! Paisley can’t wait for another weekend with Aaliyah!

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Andrew M.
House Sitting
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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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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House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Urbandale 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.

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As of Jun 2026, there are 623 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, 90% 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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