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1. Lori G.
“Lori was absolutely wonderful with my 2 difficult 4 legged babies. She played with them, cuddled them. We have used her in the past and will continue as she is great.”
2. 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.”
3. Jessica D.
“Jessica was an amazing house sitter. The boys got spoiled with her and she was so loving to them. Hey miss her already. She was very prompt with communication. We plan on using her again in the future. Thank you Jessica!!”
4. 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!!”
5. Sarah Beth C.
“Sarah Beth took such great care of our pups. She sends daily updates that are detail oriented and straightforward. She is sweet, professional, and easy to communicate with. We have boarded or had dog sitters before in the past, but they were by far the happiest we’ve ever seen them this time around. Our home was also in great condition upon return. Really, we would give her a 6/5 if we could. We will definitely be using her in the future and if you’re a natural worrier like me, you will be able to rest assured with Sarah Beth.”
6. Kara P.
“Kara was very prompt, caring and dependable when taking care of our older cat & energetic puppy. We were happy to receive pics & texts of our pets through the day. Would highly recommend Kara.”
7. 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!”
8. Elliana C.
“Elliana was great! We had never used Rover before and it’s hard to leave your fur babies! She was responsive and dependable. She sent updates and pictures throughout the night and our dogs got to remain comfortable in the familiarity of their own home. We will definitely have Elliana come back again!”
9. Lisa D.
“Lisa did a great job. She looked after my cat and two dogs. She stayed at my home while we were gone. First vacation we have been on in a few years. I don't think my dogs missed us. Trustworthy and did as she promised. Would use her again”
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. 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!”
12. Tyler S.
“Tyler did a wonderful job taking care of our fur babies. He was polite, sent pictures and updates, and was a pleasure to have as our sitter.”
13. 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!”
14. 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!”
15. Lauren T.
“We have booked with Lauren a couple times now and she is just absolutely amazing! We wouldn’t trust anyone else with our dog, definitely recommend her!”
16. 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.”
17. Sarah C.
“Sarah is great! She was very responsive and took great care of my babies. Stayed overnight with my dogs, took them for a few walks and fed them. She kept in contact the whole time, sent pictures and I had happy pups when I got home. I will definitely use Sarah going forward!”
18. Isabel J.
“Isabel has extensive experience with caring for pets, including dogs, cats, and guinea pigs. She loves animals! She is very responsible and well-educated about pets, due to her research and many years caring for dogs/cats at the Animal Rescue League, a veterinary clinic, dog-sitting jobs, and dog groomer. Some people have called her the “dog-whisperer” because of her calming presence.”
19. Eric W.
“Eric W is a respected teacher and coach and also a dog lover. He has his own rescue dog that he and his family take great care of. She has had some special needs, and they go above and beyond to care for her. He is responsible and caring, and would take great care of your dog. I can recommend him without hesitation.”
20. Madison H.
“She was very communicative, polite, and the animals were very content when we got home. She was a huge help and took care of our 2 pets on a last minute notice which really saved us! She sent us pictures and Juno looked so happy!”
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3. Book & Pay
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Reservation protection
It doesn’t happen often, but if your house sitter has to cancel, we’ll work with you to find a new sitter.
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House Sitting FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Rover
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 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 522 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, 88% 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.
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