Pet Sitting in Waukee

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Sitter Profile Image: Melissa F.
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Melissa F.
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$17
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5.0 out of 5 stars
32 reviews
13 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Waukee, IA, 50263

Melissa did a great job watching my kitties again! She gives great pictures and updates while I am away and makes me feel so comfortable leaving my cats in her care!

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Caroline P.
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Audrey P.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
124 reviews
43 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Waukee, IA, 50263

This is the second time Audrey has taken care of my cat Trix. Finding her through Rover has been a huge relief, as I never wanted to go through the boarding process. Audrey has been amazing with Trix, who has a little separation anxiety. She is very reliable and I’m confident that she is in the right hands. I can tell she genuinely cares for every animal she takes care of. I highly recommend that anybody looking for a caring and dependable pet sitter, should book with Audrey.

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Caroline P.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
64 reviews
20 repeat clients
17 years of experience
Waukee, IA, 50263

Caroline took excellent care of my kitties while I was on vacation. Great communication throughout! She’s always my go-to sitter when we’re out of town.

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Kara J.
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Lauren H.
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$16
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5.0 out of 5 stars
12 reviews
7 repeat clients
13 years of experience
Waukee, IA, 50263

Lauren has been an absolute doll to work with! She is so kind and thoughtful! She’s super communicative and respectful of hour home and always sends the best updates & pics of our pup! He looks so happy in every one of them and I know he’s being well taken care of! I would 100% recommend Lauren to anyone who is looking for a pup sitter! She is so flexible and even does last minute drop ins! Will definitely continue to work with her in the future :)

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Jacqueline J.
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$23
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5.0 out of 5 stars
141 reviews
31 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Waukee, IA, 50263

As always, Jacqueline took better than the best care of our dog and cat while we were away along with the extra (garbage, packages, etc). Can’t wait to have her back! Thank you!

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Sitter Profile Image: Kiran B.
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Kiran B.
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$19
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5.0 out of 5 stars
27 reviews
5 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Waukee, IA, 50266

Kiran was great with our fur babies! She kept us very informed the whole time and left several photos of them as well! Will be seeing if can book her again! 10/10!!!!

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Samantha D.
Sitter Profile Image: Laurna A.
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Laurna A.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
3 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Waukee, IA, 50263

Laurna is great with my dog Keira. She is very dependable and I trust her. It is good knowing that she is willing and able to handle my very high energy girl who is still learning manners, and the challenges that come with her breed and age. Her communication with me provides the information I need about how my dog is doing while I'm away.

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Mary S.
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Brett & Jessica C.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
27 reviews
7 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Waukee, IA, 50263

Brett & Jessica are premier pet "parents". They are caring, intuitive and people we wish were the standard. Their professional care is what we all aspire to. Well done.

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Olivia E.
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$15
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4.9 out of 5 stars
66 reviews
34 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Waukee, IA, 50263

Olivia was the BEST!!! This was our first time using Rover and we couldn’t have had a better experience!! Thank you Olivia for taking such good care of Maizy! We will definitely call on you again!

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Neva O.
Sitter Profile Image: Abigail T.
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Abigail T.
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$16
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5.0 out of 5 stars
71 reviews
19 repeat clients
14 years of experience
West Des Moines, IA, 50266

Abigail did such a great job with our hyper boy! Loved the pics and updates. She’s always right on time is very dependable. We’ll definitely be reaching out for more visits!

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Sitter Profile Image: Madison S.
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Madison S.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
54 reviews
2 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Waukee, IA, 50263

First time asking Madison to drop in and walk our puppy. It was such a great experience! We will definitely request her help in the future!

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Kris R.
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Jessica T.
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$22
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5.0 out of 5 stars
131 reviews
17 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Urbandale, IA, 50323

Jessica was an excellent choice to catsit while we were away for Christmas. She was very communicative and sent tons of pictures each visit. She was also kind enough to take out our trash, bring in the mail, and she kept the litterbox spotless. I would hire her again in a heartbeat!

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Sitter Profile Image: Elliana C.
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Elliana C.
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$22
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5.0 out of 5 stars
41 reviews
13 repeat clients
9 years of experience
Waukee, IA, 50263

Elliana was very responsive, professional, and reliable dog sitting my 2 dogs. She provided updates regularly and kept me in the loop while I was away. My dogs loved her and enjoyed her company.

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Sitter Profile Image: Hallie S.
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Hallie S.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
14 reviews
5 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Waukee, IA, 50263

So happy with Hallie’s drop-in visits! She does such an amazing job at taking care of my dogs, always keeping me posted and sending photos! My dogs fully enjoy their time with her, too! Highly recommend Hallie for any of your dog’s needs! ❤️❤️❤️

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Kayla A.
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Kira F.
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$14
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10 years of experience
Southwestern Hills, Waukee, IA, 50263

About: Been a life long pet lover for years. Have taken care of family and friends pets since I was little. Pets deserve more than just a sitter I am currently looking for a part time job!! I have enough time too take your dogs for walks. And also too make sure your animals are feed and happy!! My family has 4 dogs that I take care of when they are gone. They also have 2 cats that I care for. They always ask me too take care of them!!

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Traci T.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
30 reviews
10 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Waukee, IA, 50263

Our boys love Traci…plan to request her again!

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Casey H.
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$18
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8 years of experience
Waukee, IA, 50263

About: My mother runs my hometown's animal shelter; I built it with her from the ground up when I was eight. Ever since then I have continued to help when I visit home. I have worked with all personality types, breeds, and exceptional cases. I've done hands-on work with elderly pets to newborn puppies and kittens. In addition, I have house-sat for owners with many cats to one, a variety of dogs, and many with specific needs throughout the day. I myself have a dog and it's my top priority to give your pet everything it needs to be happy and healthy as if it were my own. I work weekdays from 9-5:30 pm but my calendar will be updated biweekly on weekends I’m available at this time. Feel free to reach out with any questions regarding scheduling! I always ask for a very detailed list of where the food and treats are kept, special medication, things they can and cannot have, etc. I also want to know their favorite toys, what their personality is like, do they like to play fetch, go on walks, or just to have some company indoors. If the animal has any health conditions I ask if I should be aware of anything other than medication when it comes to their health. If you pet is shy around strangers I ask to be shown the best way to approach them in your experience during the first meeting to ensure your pet feels safe.

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Nejra V.
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$13
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5.0 out of 5 stars
124 reviews
33 repeat clients
2 years of experience
Johnston, IA, 50131

Nejra is amazing. She came and met Bear and was very loving. She cared for my boy and gave him all the love he deserves! I would definitely rebook with her with no doubt in my mind!

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Katie S.
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$17
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5.0 out of 5 stars
15 reviews
3 repeat clients
16 years of experience
Waukee, IA, 50263

Katie did a great job checking in on our three pugs! She was punctual and maintained their routines, providing us with great updates and pictures with each visit! We will absolutely book with Katie again! :)

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Ren W.
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$13
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5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
4 repeat clients
5 years of experience
West Des Moines, IA, 50266

Ren was AMAZING!!!! We have found our forever friend for our fur baby! She went above and beyond and definitely reassured us every step of the way! We will be booking Ren anytime we are going out of town! She was the best and so so truth worthy! Thank you a million

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Jackson N.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Absolutely amazing pet sitter. Respected out home and took such amazing care of our cat and dog. Will ask again for future pet sitting

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Paul P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Samantha did an awesome job hanging out with our two dogs while we were out for a birthday dinner. She sent pictures and was very communicative even though we were only gone for a couple hours. It made our night stress-free, knowing our dogs were being well taken care of.

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Shelbie S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Jacqueline is wonderful! She takes great care of our cats, including one with asthma, and is responsive, reliable, and willing to help with things like plant watering. I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a fantastic pet sitter!

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Lisa S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Lauren was the absolute sweetest. She took amazing care of our 3 kittys and made sure that they had fresh food and water as well as treats. She is a very kind person and is excellent at communication. We absolutely loved the daily updates and photos of our babies. We would definitely book with Lauren again.

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Ashley M.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Kiran did a great job with our two dogs! They aren’t left alone much without someone from the family taking care of them but based on the pictures and updates Kiran provided i could tell they did good!

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Amanda A.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

This was our 2nd time having Isabella sit for our cats and she was just as caring and attentive as the first time. Very thankful we can relax and enjoy our getaway knowing our cats are in great hands!!! Thank you so much Isabella!

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Summer W.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Audrey is amazing. I received regular updates throughout the day. She has a wonderful personality. Even my cat liked her, and she is not a fan of strangers. Will definitely be asking for her services again!

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Alexis L.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

From the moment, Amina walked into my home, AJ immediately bonded with her. I knew that she was the perfect one to watch over my kitty, while I was gone. Good communicator. This was my first experience w Rover, so I didn’t know what to expect between my pet sitter & the Rover system.

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Allyson M.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Olivia was available for a last minute booking and I’m glad we found her! She was great with our pup who is very shy and timid. She was patient and accommodating. Will definitely be booking with Olivia again!

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Katie B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

As always Niko had the best time and so well taken care of. Best around for your fur babies for sure!

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Heather C.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

This was my 2nd time having Elliana watch my two cats and she did perfectly again! She followed all my care instructions and my cats were very happy whenever she visited :)

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Alex S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Reliable and great at sending updates! Nala loves playing with the kids - they always care so well for her!

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Laura R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Brett & Jessica are premier pet "parents". They are caring, intuitive and people we wish were the standard. Their professional care is what we all aspire to. Well done.

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Charles C.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Eileen did a great job with our dog! She was attentive, timely, and a great communicator. Would recommend!!

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Kylie E.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Loved all the photos and notes in the updates each day. Came home to a well cared for and happy pet.

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Jenessa K.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Rain has been an absolute star taking care of my two cat. Rain was fully engaged in all the communications and proceedings from the start to the end, and beyond. Both cats have complex medical needs, Momo are more challenging, requiring a specific type of care, equaling to vet nurse treatment, which is not for the faint hearted. Especially since momo had pills and syringe med to take. And yumi is extremely picky at the litter box. Rain didn’t bat an eyelid at this at all, and took superb care of both of them. On top of that, Chris provided a detailed update after each visit, accompanied by the most beautiful photos of my furbabies. You are an amazing cat/dog nanny anyone can ask for :). I am so grateful for your help, Rain! Thank you!

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Angel T.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Took my animal reactive pup on a walk & made sure she was well cared for. Came to meet our pup before the drop in, helped ease my nerves of leaving our dog with a sitter!

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Zowie B.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Hannah did a fantastic job of taking care of my 13 year old dog. My report back was well done. I would have her again for sure. Thanks so much.

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Nancy B.
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Pet sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a pet sitter in Waukee on Rover as of Apr 2026 was about $20 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A pet sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your and your pet’s needs.

If you’re searching for a Waukee pet sitter for the first time, visit the pet sitter’s profile and select the Contact button.

If you have an active request or have booked a service with a pet sitter before, learn more about how to do this in the Rover app or on your computer.

As of Apr 2026, there are 268 pet sitters in Waukee. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect pet sitter near you. As a reminder, pet sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your pet’s safety.

Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple pet sitters about your booking. Typically, 85% of Waukee pet sitters respond in under an hour.

Pet sitters in Waukee have an average of 15 years of experience. Pet sitters with repeat customers have an average of 6 repeat clients. Experience can vary from pet sitter to pet sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare pet sitters in Waukee.

Rover makes it easy to find Waukee pet sitters to provide loving care from their own home. The background-checked, 5-star pet sitters you can find on Rover will welcome your pet into their home when you’re away—whether it’s just for the weekend or longer. Pet sitting is great for:

  • Pets of all ages and abilities, including puppies
  • Pet parents looking for a safe, loving alternative to a kennel
  • Pets who’d love to socialize with their pet sitter’s pets

There are 268 pet sitters in Waukee on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your pet! In Waukee, 100% of pet sitters offer daily exercise, 100% offer medication administration, and 93% have experience with senior pets and pets with special needs. We know each pet is unique and may have specific care instructions. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect pet sitter near you. As a reminder, pet sitters joining Rover must pass background checks for you and your pet’s safety.

Yes! Sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your pet sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your pet 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 pet 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 pet service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your sitter’s cancellation policy.