Pet Sitting & Drop Ins in Waveland Woods, Des Moines, IA
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Top rated Waveland Woods pet sitters
“10/10 recommend allowing Monica to care for your fur babies! Very accommodating and so easy easy to communicate with! She uploaded tons of pictures and left great notes for each drop in so we knew how the animals were doing. We will be inviting her back again!”
“Shelly was absolutely wonderful with my cat, Cupcake. She was a quick learner and was able to do her subcutaneous fluids while I was away. Shelly is definitely an animal lover and has a friendly presence. My grumpy old lady Cupcake really enjoyed her coming by! Her communication is awesome and she gave me thorough updates. I highly recommend her to watch your fur babies!”
“My animals love Cory. He goes above and beyond, even taking my ten year old Pom Lily home with him during tornado warnings. I never have to worry with Cory taking care of my animals. He’s very responsible and kind.”
“Morgan was absolutely phenomenal! We have some older cats who require medication and she was a pro! Will definitely be reaching out again the next time we leave town.”
“Troy helped us out in a pinch today and was able to add an additional drop-in at the last minute. Our golden retriever has a mind of her own and he successfully navigated her routine. I will definitely contact Troy again.”
“Arielle is an amazing cat sitter! She agreed to watch our kitties last minute and is so responsive and nice! She sent detailed updates from her visits and great pictures of our cats! We didn’t have to worry about our cats at all while we were gone because we knew they were well cared for. We will definitely rebook with Arielle in the future!”
“I can't recommend Kassy highly enough! She did an exceptional job taking care of Bella. Kassy was incredibly detailed in her updates, providing thorough reports and sending plenty of pictures, which really put our minds at ease. Bella was clearly well taken care of, and we're so grateful for Kassy's attentive care”
“Brad was top notch, we’re so happy we found him! Our dogs were happy and healthy when we got back home from vacation. Brad was punctual and we didn’t have to worry at all with our dogs in his hands. In fact, we immediately booked again with Brad and look forward to having him back. Thank you so much, Brad!”
“Ali did a wonderful job with drop-in sessions for my senior dog. He loved her visits and was always happy and tired afterwards. Ali’s communication is prompt and clear. A member of my household is immunocompromised so we take precautions around illness, and Ali was flexible and very respectful.”
“Lisa was wonderful! This was my first time using Rover and she made it so easy to work with her. She went above and beyond what I asked her to do and made me feel very comfortable leaving my cat. Will definitely be using her again :)”
“Krystal took really good care of Kesha, played with her and fed based on my asks. She was easy to communicate with and was super quick to respond to any questions before and during visits! I felt like my cat was in great hands and had no worries! Thank you again!”
“Dawn is outstanding! We were nervous to let someone into our home to check on our two kitties each day during our two-week vacation. Dawn made the entire process easy and comforting from beginning to end. After the meet and great, we knew our kitties were in good hands. She provided detailed and personalized updates each day and sent photos. While our cats are typically apprehensive of strangers, Dawn took the time to develop a connection with both of them, adjusting food requirements, brushing and playing with them. She even watered the house plants for us. We never worried for a minute while away. We feel very fortunate to have found Dawn and will certainly recommend her to our family and friends, Thank you, Dawn!!”
“We booked with Natasha for the second time. She is wonderful! Our dogs are so happy to see her and she sends great updates and we love the pictures. She’s the perfect sitter for our two pups!”
“Stacey is the best! My dogs loved her from the second they met her. She's very prompt and I don't have to worry about my girls being well taken care of while I can't be home with them! Thank you Stacey!!”
“Tanya has been caring for my Jazzy cat for months now, and I always know she gets the care she needs! I never have to worry when I’m out of town. Tanya’s the best!”
“Molly was amazing! She is very detail oriented and did an amazing job at keeping me updated throughout the stay. I would highly recommend Molly to anyone who is looking for a loving sitter!”
“Stacy took really good care of my cat, Lily while I was away! I always hate leaving my cat when I'm away, but it was good to know that someone was taking such good care of her! I got updates everyday and Stacy would stay even longer than I asked her to play with Lily and make sure Lily was happy =)”
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Hanna G.Star Sitter
“Hannah took my last-minute request and provided great care for our kitty. So grateful!!”
Monica D.Star Sitter
“10/10 recommend allowing Monica to care for your fur babies! Very accommodating and so easy easy to communicate with! She uploaded tons of pictures and left great notes for each drop in so we knew how the animals were doing. We will be inviting her back again!”
Shelly E.Star Sitter
“Shelly was absolutely wonderful with my cat, Cupcake. She was a quick learner and was able to do her subcutaneous fluids while I was away. Shelly is definitely an animal lover and has a friendly presence. My grumpy old lady Cupcake really enjoyed her coming by! Her communication is awesome and she gave me thorough updates. I highly recommend her to watch your fur babies!”
Cory G.Star Sitter
“My animals love Cory. He goes above and beyond, even taking my ten year old Pom Lily home with him during tornado warnings. I never have to worry with Cory taking care of my animals. He’s very responsible and kind.”
Morgan H.Star Sitter
“Morgan was absolutely phenomenal! We have some older cats who require medication and she was a pro! Will definitely be reaching out again the next time we leave town.”
Troy D.Star Sitter
“Troy helped us out in a pinch today and was able to add an additional drop-in at the last minute. Our golden retriever has a mind of her own and he successfully navigated her routine. I will definitely contact Troy again.”
Arielle I.Star Sitter
“Arielle is an amazing cat sitter! She agreed to watch our kitties last minute and is so responsive and nice! She sent detailed updates from her visits and great pictures of our cats! We didn’t have to worry about our cats at all while we were gone because we knew they were well cared for. We will definitely rebook with Arielle in the future!”
Kassy D.Star Sitter
“I can't recommend Kassy highly enough! She did an exceptional job taking care of Bella. Kassy was incredibly detailed in her updates, providing thorough reports and sending plenty of pictures, which really put our minds at ease. Bella was clearly well taken care of, and we're so grateful for Kassy's attentive care”
Brad C.
“Brad was top notch, we’re so happy we found him! Our dogs were happy and healthy when we got back home from vacation. Brad was punctual and we didn’t have to worry at all with our dogs in his hands. In fact, we immediately booked again with Brad and look forward to having him back. Thank you so much, Brad!”
Alexandra H.Star Sitter
“Ali did a wonderful job with drop-in sessions for my senior dog. He loved her visits and was always happy and tired afterwards. Ali’s communication is prompt and clear. A member of my household is immunocompromised so we take precautions around illness, and Ali was flexible and very respectful.”
Lisa W.Star Sitter
“Lisa was wonderful! This was my first time using Rover and she made it so easy to work with her. She went above and beyond what I asked her to do and made me feel very comfortable leaving my cat. Will definitely be using her again :)”
Krystal H.
“Krystal took really good care of Kesha, played with her and fed based on my asks. She was easy to communicate with and was super quick to respond to any questions before and during visits! I felt like my cat was in great hands and had no worries! Thank you again!”
Dawn B.Star Sitter
“Dawn is outstanding! We were nervous to let someone into our home to check on our two kitties each day during our two-week vacation. Dawn made the entire process easy and comforting from beginning to end. After the meet and great, we knew our kitties were in good hands. She provided detailed and personalized updates each day and sent photos. While our cats are typically apprehensive of strangers, Dawn took the time to develop a connection with both of them, adjusting food requirements, brushing and playing with them. She even watered the house plants for us. We never worried for a minute while away. We feel very fortunate to have found Dawn and will certainly recommend her to our family and friends, Thank you, Dawn!!”
Natasha A.
“We booked with Natasha for the second time. She is wonderful! Our dogs are so happy to see her and she sends great updates and we love the pictures. She’s the perfect sitter for our two pups!”
Stacey C.
“Stacey is the best! My dogs loved her from the second they met her. She's very prompt and I don't have to worry about my girls being well taken care of while I can't be home with them! Thank you Stacey!!”
Tanya H.Star Sitter
“Tanya has been caring for my Jazzy cat for months now, and I always know she gets the care she needs! I never have to worry when I’m out of town. Tanya’s the best!”
Jessica D.
“Jessica did a great job with our dogs! They love to give kisses and play ball and she accommodated that well. Will definitely be using Jessica again!”
Madison B.
“Everything handled.”
Molly T.
“Molly was amazing! She is very detail oriented and did an amazing job at keeping me updated throughout the stay. I would highly recommend Molly to anyone who is looking for a loving sitter!”
Stacy A.
“Stacy took really good care of my cat, Lily while I was away! I always hate leaving my cat when I'm away, but it was good to know that someone was taking such good care of her! I got updates everyday and Stacy would stay even longer than I asked her to play with Lily and make sure Lily was happy =)”
Waveland Woods pet parents share their Rover experiences
I can’t say enough good things about Jenea. I had a health emergency and was admitted to the hospital. I contacted her very short notice and she stepped right in to help me out with my kitty. Not only did she take care of my kitty while I was in the hospital, she brought my trash can in from the curb and brought my mail in. She was a godsend in my time of need. I highly recommend her to take care of your fur baby!
This was our first time using Rover. The entire process was simple, easy and the match with Jackson and our girls was great. Normally, I worry when they go to the kennel for the weekend and wondering if they get the outside time. Jackson sent pictures of our girls each visit and gave amazing updates. We will absolutely be having Jackson come back.
Sam did mid-day drop-in visits for my dog who was recovery from a bit of surgery, to check that he was doing okay and give him an extra bathroom break and meal. I appreciated that she was reliable, communicated about my pup’s post-surgery tummy troubles so I could get in touch with his vet about it right away, and sent pictures of him lounging happily in the sunshine to put me at ease about how he was coping with his humans back at work. And I know Ranger enjoyed the visits! Thanks, Sam!
We were so happy to have Cindy take care of our two kitties! This was the first time we were away from them, and she made us feel very at ease because she was so kind, thorough, and communicative. We loved the report after each visit along with the cute photos she shared. We would without hesitation have Cindy look after our kitties again!
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The median cost per night for pet sitting in Waveland Woods is $20
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Sitters in Waveland Woods average 9 repeat pet sitting clients
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Pet sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a pet sitter in Waveland Woods on Rover as of Aug 2025 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.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple pet sitters about your booking. Typically, 92% of Waveland Woods pet sitters respond in under an hour.
Pet sitters with repeat customers have an average of 9 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 Waveland Woods.
Rover makes it easy to find Waveland Woods 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
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.
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