House Sitting in Waukee

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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
23 reviews
7 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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Jordana M.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
13 reviews
3 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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Lori G.
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$72
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5.0 out of 5 stars
221 reviews
71 repeat clients
35 years of experience
West Des Moines, IA, 50266

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.

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Brianna M.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
3 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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Jeff H.
Sitter Profile Image: Mckenna B.
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Mckenna B.
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$75
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5.0 out of 5 stars
17 reviews
5 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Waukee, IA, 50263

McKenna did great with my chihuahua Sassy who lives up to her name and can be quite Sassy! She was patient, caring, and attentive with our baby! Sent frequent updates on how she was doing and very trustworthy!

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Dolly S.
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Sarah C.
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$51
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5.0 out of 5 stars
306 reviews
83 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Clive, IA, 50325

Sarah took care of our 7 y/o Teddy Bear overnight and they got along just great! This was the first time we had someone other than a family member take care of our dog. She sent pictures and kept me up to date regarding her eating and walking excursions. I will definitely have her back in the future!

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Sitter Profile Image: Samantha D.
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Samantha D.
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$38
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5.0 out of 5 stars
570 reviews
195 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Adel, IA, 50003

Sam went above and beyond for Hazel, my high-anxiety dog. I received so many great pics and check-ins and knew she was well-cared for, and tired when I got back. I can't recommend her enough!

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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 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!

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Sitter Profile Image: Traci T.
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Traci T.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
31 reviews
10 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Waukee, IA, 50263

Traci is so amazing! Our pets loved her so much. She is very attentive and detailed which i really appreciate. She stayed with our pets for 7 days and everything went very smooth. She is very kind and easy to work with. Highly recommend.

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Sitter Profile Image: Abigail T.
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Abigail T.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
87 reviews
21 repeat clients
14 years of experience
West Des Moines, IA, 50266

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!

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Jen C.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
249 reviews
52 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Grimes, IA, 50111

Jen house sat for a long weekend and she was great. I was nervous to leave our dog Barry but she came over for a meet and greet and he loved her immediately. She was very responsive and sent cute pics everyday. Barry seemed well cared for and Jen left our house in great shape. We will definitely call Jen again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Andrea S.
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Andrea S.
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$27
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
19 years of experience
Waukee, IA, 50263

About: I grew up on a farm, so taking care of animals was a part of my daily routine. I have had pets my whole life, including: cats, dogs, and bunnies! My friends and family have trusted me to take care their pets when they’re away from home. I help my great aunt and uncle with their collie puppies every year too! I am currently a student at Iowa State University entering my senior year! This summer I am looking to help people out and fill up my schedule with your fur babies! I currently live in an apartment, so I won’t be able to house any pets. I will be able to keep your pets company when you’re away or even check on them throughout the day.

Sitter Profile Image: Isabella R.
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Isabella R.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
5 repeat clients
10 years of experience
West Des Moines, IA, 50266

Isabella was fantastic with my boys! From the moment she arrived, it was clear that she genuinely loves dogs. She communicated with me regularly, providing updates and making sure I felt at ease while I was away. I was especially grateful when she stepped in at the last minute to administer eye drops to one of my boys….her willingness to go the extra mile was truly impressive. I came home to happy, well-cared-for dogs, and I couldn't be more pleased. I highly recommend Isabella for any pet sitting needs!

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Sitter Profile Image: Allison G.
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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

Allison recently stayed with Maisie again for 4 days. I say “again” because we are repeat customers of Allison’s. she is such a great dog/housesitter. I know I can travel without worrying about Maisie’s care and without the hassle of taking Maisie someplace else. And the condo is spotless when I return. Thank you Allison!

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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: Yasmin M.
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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: Jenna K.
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Jenna K.
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$30
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4 years of experience
West Des Moines, IA, 50266

About: Growing up, my family didn’t have pets, so I love my friends and family’s pets like they are my own! I am intentional and ask questions when learning from owners how to best interact with their pet(s). I’ve taken care of both dogs and cats, up to two of each at the same time. I prioritize playtime and being active with any pet I’m responsible for. I’m comfortable with both cats and dogs, and can adapt my skills and schedule based on their unique needs. My schedule is extremely flexible as I continue the job search post graduate school. I am able to support pet owners with short-term drop ins, frequent walks for high energy pets, and extended stays. I am available to care for pets in their own home. I aim to ease any stress by keeping their environment familiar and maintaining their usual schedule as much as possible.

Sitter Profile Image: Avery J.
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Avery J.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
1 review
4 years of experience
Urbandale, IA, 50323

Avery did a house sit with our two dogs over a long weekend and took great care of our dogs and home! She sent us daily updates and photos and was always responsive when we checked in.

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Sitter Profile Image: Elliana C.
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Elliana C.
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$70
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5.0 out of 5 stars
42 reviews
13 repeat clients
9 years of experience
Waukee, IA, 50263

Elliana did a great job with our 5 month old golden. She was very responsive and sent pics throughout her stay with him. I was so worried about how he’d do his first time away from us and was quickly at ease once I saw all the cuddle pics. Will definitely book with Elliana again!

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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.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Traci was excellent! She kept me informed about how the pets were doing and took great care of them while we were away! The house looks very clean and tidy upon coming home. I would definitely recommend her and use her again in the future!

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Margaret A. G.
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Clare was a great house sitter! She provided regular updates, pictures, and took good care of our dogs. Would book again!

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Matt S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

We found Elliana because our previous Rover sitter cancelled, and Elliana showed up immediately for the meet and greet and really saved us a lot of headache. We can tell she’s great with dogs! Regular updates and no issues with giving Emma her meds, on top of accommodating Emma’s potty break schedule. She also took good care of the house, even went above and beyond to clean Emma’s bed before leaving. We’re very happy with Elliana, definitely will come back to her!

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Noel N.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Lauren was just fabulous with both of our dogs. She stayed with them for 5 nights, took them on daily walks and made sure they had lots of playtime during their day. Lauren sent daily updates and lots of cute pics! We knew our dogs were being well taken care of so we could enjoy our time away. Will definitely book with Lauren again and highly recommend her to care for your fur babies!

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Jean P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Karley was amazing with our golden retriever, Dierks, and he seemed very happy and relaxed when we returned! I especially appreciated how accommodating Karley was with schedule changes that happened last minute. We would definitely recommend Karley and will be booking with her again!🤩

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Stephanie F.
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The median cost per night for house sitting in Waukee is $45

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Sitters in Waukee average 4
repeat house sitting clients

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 Waukee 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 Waukee 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 634 house sitters in Waukee. 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 Waukee house sitters respond in under an hour.

House sitters in Waukee 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 Waukee.

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. Waukee 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.