House Sitting in Waveland Park, Des Moines, IA
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1. Victoria B.


“Victoria went above and beyond for our girls! She kept the schedule she indicated, followed all of our (many) instructions and kept us informed of medical emergencies when needed. I would recommend her for any pet sitting!!”


2. Mackenzie W.

“Our senior dogs tend to get really scared with new people and are high anxiety when we get home. This time was different - they were happy, calm and went right back to their normal routine when we got home. We had daily photo/video updates which was so appreciated. Highly recommend!!”


3. Yasmin M.

“Great job by Yasmin. Cyrus the dog got to run in the yard and play tug, and Frank the cat was safely fed in the privacy of his bedroom. Well done and we appreciate Yasmin's pet care.”


4. Nadine H.

“Nadine was absolutely professional, always sent me pictures and little notes about anything going on with my dog. Followed instructions to the letter.”


5. Allison G.

“We had Allison watch our two tiny dogs for over a week. She checked in with us everyday to give us updates. She was very easy to get a hold of and responded immediately. Our pups were happy and looked very well cared for when we returned. Our condo looked like we hadn’t even left. I would highly recommend her!”


6. Jenna R.

“Jenna was such a wonderful sitter for our 2 dogs for a 3 day vacation. House was very clean and she took out the trash and stripped the beds, even though we didn’t tell her to do so. The dogs were so comfortable with her and it was like we weren’t even gone! We will definitely be booking again in the future!!”


7. Summer M.

“Summer was an outstanding sitter. Our dog Pickle loved spending the days with her. He was well taken care of and we could enjoy our trip knowing he was in excellent hands!”


8. Andrea M.

“Andrea was a great communicator and took great care of our dog, cat and house. The house was also spotless when we can home. We will definitely have her help again if we can!”


9. Jess P.

“We would highly recommend Jess to anyone who needs a pet sitter. She was easy to communicate with. She sent us daily updates and pictures like we requested. She was respectful of our home and kept it nice and tidy. We didn't have any worries leaving town with her watching our house and dog. We met her prior to hiring her which put our minds at ease. She bonded with our dog and I would say my dog misses having her here. We will definitely hire her again the next time we leave town.”


10. 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!!”


11. Javon L.

“I was very pleased with the loving care Jovan gave my dog. She gave me updates, and my dog was very happy when I returned home. Jovan also took excellent care of my home. I appreciate all she did.”


12. Katlin S.

“Katlin is great with our two greyhounds! She was flexible with our changing schedule and consistently on time. Our old boy tripped on the patio step and got a bad scrape; Katlin handled the emergency well and kept us up to date with the situation. She'll be my first ask next time we use Rover!”


13. Travis S.

“Travis was exceptionally quick to respond and very attentive to my three dogs. Two of my dogs can be hyper and he never once seemed put off by their behaviors. I got photo updates from him without having to ask and he was on time to get to my house before we left out of state. If we needed a sitter again, we’d definitely book with Travis.”


14. Tatum M.

“Tatum was very responsive and took care of everything we asked. The doodles were very happy and well cared for. Tatum would be a great sitter for your dogs.”


15. Ian T.

“Ian watched our two dogs for several days. They were well taken care of and all of our directions were followed. We received picture updates and Ian responded to any messages sent.”


16. Madi B.


“Madi was fantastic! Wrigley is a high energy dog and he got daily trips to the dog park and even a trip to the pet store. We really appreciated the daily updates and photos. The house was spotless when we got home and Wrigley seemed very happy! This was our first time with a sitter and we were pretty nervous since our dog has separation anxiety, however with Madi here I don’t think he even realized we were gone. We’re already adding Madi to the calendar for next time, and would recommend them again and again!!!”


17. Fiona M.
“Fiona has never met a pet she didn’t love. She has cared for many pets over the years, including her own beloved dogs and her friend’s and family’s pets. She routinely house sat for a family with four beagles! I always feel so confident leaving my two somewhat high-maintenance dogs with her when we travel. She goes above and beyond to ensure their needs are met and to make them feel loved. She is also a great communicator and sends updates and pictures. Her experience working in emergency rooms makes her level-headed and calm in emergency situations. When one of my dogs was seriously injured, she kept him (and me!) calm while we sought medical care. I highly recommend Fiona as an excellent pet caregiver.”


18. Sydney S.

“Sydney was so great with our two large dogs! Sydney was already working a full day interning for BPZ, but she modified her schedule so she could help us out. She was easy to work with and asked questions when needed. I believe she's very trustworthy and has a genuine love for animals. She sent several updates during the day (even a couple pics), which brightened my day and assured me the boys were in good hands. I would definitely have Sydney back, and would consider longer stays in the future. Thanks, Sydney!”


19. Alexis J.


“Alexis and Tay are great! They took great care of our babes while we were gone. We received plenty of pictures and updates and regular chats from them. It was a huge relief to know our dogs were in good hands and we will absolutely use them again.”


20. Melanie L.
“Melanie takes amazing care of my dog Juneau when I am traveling or doing an overnight. Juneau absolutely loves going over to stay with her! She is the best!!”
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Frequently asked questions about Rover
House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Waveland Park on Rover as of Jul 2024 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 Jul 2024, there are 522 house sitters in Waveland Park. 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, 91% of Waveland Park house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Waveland Park 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 Waveland Park.
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. Waveland Park 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.
