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1. Victoria B.
“Victoria did an amazing job taking care of my 3 dogs. Could not have asked for better care while I was away. She made a special trip back to my house to let them out again due to my flight not getting in until midnight. Appreciated her communication while I was gone.”
2. Lori G.
“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 ❤️”
3. Allison G.
“Allison was amazing! She stayed at our house with our two big dogs over the weekend while we were getting married. We had a lot going on, but she provided updates to ease our minds to know our boys were being cared for. When we got home, our house was cleaner than we left it. She is so great, and we would recommend her to anyone!”
4. Mackenzie W.
“Anthony was so good with our 2 pups. He took on the stages of our puppy with potty training and chewing things up with no problems. Very communicative and great with dogs!”
5. Andrea T.
“Andrea did a great job with Ilse. Ilse was very comfortable with Andrea and it put us at ease knowing that she was in great care. Will definitely use Andrea in the future.”
6. Jessica D.
“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.”
7. Dawn B.
“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!!”
8. Mikayla B.
“Mikayla was great!! We were able to book with her on short notice. She sent photos with an update everyday and is always quick to respond. Our pups seemed very relaxed and content with her. Would highly recommend Mikayla & will definitely be reaching out to her again in the future!”
9. Dominique S.
“Dominique was great, house sat and took care of my older dog. She was very responsible, conscientious, and he seemed happy and well taken care of!”
10. Nejra V.
“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!!”
11. Sarah Beth C.
“Sarah took such good care of dog for the week we were gone. Great communication and even checked in with us if there was anything she could do for the house as there were severe storms rolling thru.”
12. 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!”
13. Jen C.
“Jen and her daughter were so so great. She completely removed the guilt I had for leaving my two dogs. I have two vizslas and they have a very very high ‘affection needs’. every picture jen sent me was of 2 blissfully happy girls.”
14. Kara P.
“Kara was excellent!! She had excellent communication with us. And Lacey, our golden retriever, was her priority for the day! It’s great to hire someone who loves your dog as much as you do!! Thank you Kara”
15. Addie R.
“Addie was so accommodating with our schedule. She was great to work with. Our pups loved her and she sent us photos of the kids doing pup things. We will definitely use her again.”
16. Clare F.
“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!”
17. Grace S.
“Grace stayed for 2 nights at our place with our dogs. She sent beautiful pictures of them, played with them, and stayed with them! In the morning before she left she even put our bedsheets in the washer for us ❤️ such a sweet and kind girl! Highly recommend!”
18. Makaylin P.
“Makaylin has been absolutely amazing with my dog, Trice! She's incredibly compassionate, patient, and attentive, and it’s clear she genuinely loves animals. Trice gets so excited every time he sees her, and I always feel at ease knowing he's in such caring hands. I highly recommend Makaylin to anyone looking for a trustworthy and loving dog walker!”
19. Abigail T.
“Abigail did a wonderful job watching over our fellas. Her communication is top notch and the boys were comfortable and happy with her. Would recommend her to everyone I know. Thank you!”
20. Ben J.
About: I love caring for all types of pets. I am dependable and would love to meet your special friend and help with care however needed. Someone is always taking care of animals and your pet will get loads of attention. We have great routine with plenty of play time and activity. We have a fenced in big playyard that is split into several sections with almost our entire property is dedicated to animals and we know how to care for them.
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House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Van Meter on Rover as of Jun 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 Jun 2025, there are 478 house sitters in Van Meter. 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 Van Meter house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Van Meter 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 Van Meter.
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. Van Meter 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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