Cat Sitting in West Des Moines

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Sitter Profile Image: Shelly E.
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Shelly E.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars
209 reviews
42 repeat clients
40 years of experience
West Des Moines, IA, 50266

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!

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Olga B.
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars
15 reviews
3 repeat clients
5 years of experience
West Des Moines, IA, 50266

Olga was the best with our cats! We have 2 cats with very strong and opposite personalities and she provided the perfect individualized care to each of them. So many pictures and great updates. She went above and beyond. Will absolutely use again!

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Heidi G.
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars
48 reviews
16 repeat clients
25 years of experience
West Des Moines, IA, 50265

Heidi was so wonderful to work with! She was great at communicating and while we were gone, our heater breaker flipped off and she quickly helped identify it and fix it. Our cat Pearl was well cared for while we were away and we would gladly book Heidi again!

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Mary C.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars
30 reviews
15 repeat clients
25 years of experience
West Des Moines, IA, 50265

Mary always does an amazing job taking care of my demanding little cat! Great communication, high-quality care and a true rapport with animals

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Lisa W.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars
167 reviews
54 repeat clients
33 years of experience
Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA, 50310

Lisa was great with Pemi and Maple! Thank you so much for dropping in and spending time with them over Thanksgiving. I would happily work with Lisa again in the future. Happy Thanksgiving!

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Talia T.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars
18 reviews
3 repeat clients
7 years of experience
West Des Moines, IA, 50265

Talia has been super great with our kitties. Taro and Yuki were so happy to see Talia. I would definitely recommend to have Talia take care of our cats again. She’s really patient and followed everything we wanted. Truly appreciate her help! Great communication.

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Sitter Profile Image: Monica D.
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Monica D.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars
345 reviews
71 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA, 50311

Monica watched our two cats while we were on vacation. She did an amazing job and we would definitely use her again. She provided updates and pictures each day.

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Katherine P.
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars
32 reviews
13 repeat clients
2 years of experience
Waveland Park, Des Moines, IA, 50265

Omg Katherine is so awesome...we found her on Rover and based on her profile I knew she would be a great fit for our fur babies (Cats) once we booked she wanted to do a meet/greet 😁 based on that I just knew this was going to go great...When we did the meet/greet we gave her specific instructions and she asked questions to make sure she didn't miss nothing and that was awesome. We gave her 2 slots to come by everyday and she showed up everyday with no problem and did everything that was asked...she even sent us pictures...again Awesome...I accidentally put in the wrong dates and she modified it with no problems and gave us a refund...we really appreciate that because that was an error on my part...Overall she is an awesome person, very sweet and very attentive and she gets the job done...I highly recommend ☺️

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Sarah C.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars
291 reviews
82 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Clive, IA, 50325

Sarah has watched our cats for well over two years. She always does a great job, early spending time with them during the visits and providing regular updates.

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Sitter Profile Image: Dawn B.
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Dawn B.
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$22
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars
27 reviews
11 repeat clients
60 years of experience
Windsor Heights, IA, 50324

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!!

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Sitter Profile Image: Kassy D.
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Kassy D.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars
34 reviews
17 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Salisbury Oaks, Des Moines, IA, 50312

Kassy was great!! Attentive to my kitties and did everything they needed done for them :) She kept great communication which made me feel at ease! I will be reaching out to her again whenever we need another sitter!

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Sitter Profile Image: Morgan H.
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Morgan H.
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars
89 reviews
19 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Beaverdale, Des Moines, IA, 50310

This was my first time using Morgan and I would definitely use her again! I had a last-minute request and she was prompt and had great communication. She made time for a meet and greet and I trusted her with the care of my babies! She sent me pictures and notes while I was gone. Thank you, Morgan!

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Sitter Profile Image: Sue T.
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Sue T.
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$18
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4.8 out of 5.0 stars
10 reviews
1 repeat client
33 years of experience
West Des Moines, IA, 50266

Sue is wonderful! Our cats loved her, even our shy kitty played with her too. Sue is kind, prompt, and the perfect caregiver. Don’t hesitate to trust her with your pets!

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Jessica D.
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$17
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars
107 reviews
43 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Des Moines, IA, 50322

Jessica was a lifesaver on short notice. She took great care of our babies and sent photos. We got a super cute letter from the kitties :) It was nice to know they were loved on in our absence!

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Sitter Profile Image: Abby S.
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Abby S.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars
149 reviews
44 repeat clients
8 years of experience
West Des Moines, IA, 50266

Abby did a great job caring for our 3 cats while we were on vacation for 2 weeks. She sent us photos and let us know how they were doing each day.

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Sitter Profile Image: Noel L.
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Noel L.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars
16 reviews
4 repeat clients
22 years of experience
West Des Moines, IA, 50265

Noel did a great job and followed all the instructions for our little old man cat and was very respectful of his shyness. We greatly appreciate the care towards our senior cat.

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Ashley L.
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$12
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars
112 reviews
27 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Urbandale, IA, 50322

Ashley got my shy cat to warm up to her and she took great care of him. The great pictures she emailed said a lot. I will definitely want to rebook with her! Thanks Ashley!

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Arielle I.
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars
88 reviews
23 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Urbandale, IA, 50322

Arielle was wonderful. I’m so thankful she was available to take care of my kitties while I was away. This was the first time I had ever used a pet sitter. I was nervous to leave my babies. But Arielle was very detailed in her daily updates and sent lots of pictures. She was very responsive to texts as well. Unfortunately two out of the three kitties hid whenever she came over, but she assured me they were most likely just fine based on the food consumption and litter boxes. I really appreciated that. Arielle is very friendly and she did a great job! I will definitely book her again.

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Sitter Profile Image: Troy D.
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Troy D.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars
104 reviews
9 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA, 50311

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.

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Libby M.
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars
11 reviews
3 repeat clients
23 years of experience
West Des Moines, IA, 50266

Our pup absolutely loved Libby! It was our first time leaving our dog and Libby was the best! She made us feel so much better during our trip to know that someone was there taking such good care of our dog. Libby followed care instructions perfectly and gave so much love and playtime to our dog. She was prompt and gave the best updates with the cutest pictures! Highly recommend her! Thank you Libby!

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Courtney C.
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars

Second time having Shelly check in on my cats! I was gone for 5 days and it was amazing to know they were in good hands. Scott and steve love her!! Thanks Shelly

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Samantha D.
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars

Jeremy has been fantastic for my cats many times! He takes accurate pictures of one of my cats (she's cute and dorky) and also the most beautiful pictures of my other cat, who is the least photogenic creature on this earth for me so i treasure each one.

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Vernie V.
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars

Dawn was so wonderful! She was super responsive and kind. She treated my cat like one of her own and took such good care of her

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Natalie S.
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars

Zoe was genuinely concerned about my furbabies and took the time to offer them particular attention. Zoe went above and beyond to provide food, drink, and a clean litter box.

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Mary N.
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars

Sarah was very helpful in accepting our last minute need for pet care! We needed someone to drop in and feed our sweet cat- Sarah went above and beyond and played with him and gave him lots of attention which I know he loved and needed. Plus, she sent lots of photos which we appreciate!

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Olivia H.
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars

Simply the best! Vanessa went above and beyond to make sure the first time I ever needed a sitter was stress free for both my cat and myself. She updated me with pics, videos, and information about him using the potty and their activity time together. I booked with quite a late notice and she came in to save the day regardless! Highly recommend for exceptional care when needing to leave your furry friends at home.

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Wyatt V.
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars

Jaden took wonderful care of our 10-year-old cat! She was reliable, on time, and sent daily photos, which gave me great peace of mind while I was away. I’d definitely ask her to help again the next time I travel.

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Elle Y.
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars

Adrienne, as always, brings so much comfort when I have to leave my voids, especially when I’m going off the grid. She’s very communicative and gives me the silliest pictures of my cats! She’s my go to gal, always going above and beyond.

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CeCe L.
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars

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!

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Lori F.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5.0 stars

Abby is the best! She checked on my cat while I was out of the country for almost four weeks. I received pictures & knew that Abby was taking good care of him. Abby clearly has a huge heart for animals! Would definitely recommend her.

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Aryaa R.
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Cat sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a cat sitter in West Des Moines on Rover as of Jan 2026 was about $20 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A cat sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your and your cat’s needs.

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As of Jan 2026, there are 232 cat sitters in West Des Moines. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect cat sitter near you. As a reminder, cat sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your cat’s safety.

Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple cat sitters about your booking. Typically, 91% of West Des Moines cat sitters respond in under an hour.

Cat sitters in West Des Moines have an average of 15 years of experience. Cat sitters with repeat customers have an average of 7 repeat clients. Experience can vary from cat sitter to cat sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare cat sitters in West Des Moines.

Do you simply need someone to stop by and play, feed, and scoop? West Des Moines cat sitters are happy to take care of your cat while you’re at work, on vacation, or unavailable for the day, even if all you need is a quick drop-in! Your cat sitter will stop by to feed, play with, and snuggle your cat as many times a day as you like. And the best part? Your cat gets to stay on their home turf.

There are 232 cat sitters in West Des Moines on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your cat! In West Des Moines, 93% of cat sitters offer daily exercise, 98% offer medication administration, and 89% have experience with senior cats and cats with special needs. We know each cat is unique and may have specific care instructions. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect cat sitter near you. As a reminder, cat sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your cat’s safety.

Yes! Cat sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your cat sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your cat sitter has access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals. In the rare event of any issues during a booking, rest easy knowing your cat is covered by the Rover Guarantee reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care.

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We get it—sometimes plans change and you may need to cancel your cat sitting service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your cat sitter’s cancellation policy.