House Sitting in West Des Moines
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“We left for a full week. I was really nervous to leave my 2 dogs and cat with a “stranger” but Allison provided us with a visit before our trip to make sure that we felt comfortable with her as well as the puppies. The day we left she show up on time as scheduled and she make me feel really good before we left assuring me that everything will be okay. Every day she send me pictures of my puppies and she gave me constant updates. My dogs absolutely love her, and even the cat that really doesn’t like anybody, warm up to her. If you are looking on someone reliable and loving to take care of your best friends I should absolutely recommend Allison.”
“Daniel was amazing! He agreed to watch Jc last minute which was a huge blessing! I would 100% recommend Daniel as he made sure Jc felt safe and loved!”
“Nadine watched Bodhi for me while we were out of state, she was amazing! I got daily updates and pictures and was not worried about him at all while we were gone. She took such great care of him!”
“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!!”
“Mackenzie and Anthony were great! We got lots of photos and videos of the pups having a blast and we returned home to three very tired and happy pups! Thanks, again!”
“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!”
“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!”
“Sarah Beth was so great with my Susie! She has incredible experience and is great at making her new clients feel comfortable leaving their pups in her care! I’ll definitely contact her again 🙂”
“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!!”
“Abby was great watching our Harper while we worked at the Iowa State Fair for 11 days. We knew she would not be lonely and would be loved. I received pictures daily. Harper loves her Abby.”
“Of course! Here's the revised version using "she": --- I can’t recommend her enough! She stepped in on such short notice and was incredibly flexible, even meeting with me last minute before the booking. She took amazing care of both my dogs and kept me updated the entire time, which gave me so much peace of mind. I really appreciated how communicative and kind she was throughout. I would absolutely book with her again. Thank you so much!”
“Lisa did a great job for us. She is a clear communicator making sure we both had common understanding of schedules etc. Asked questions when needed. She kept us updated on the pets with frequent pictures. Everything was in order on our return home. Evident the pets enjoyed her company.”
“We were so happy to have Monica sit our girls! She was super friendly, respectful and kept us updated throughout the sit. Loved receiving her pictures as well! Would book with her again and definitely recommend!!”
About: I’ve taken care of dogs my whole life. I have had two dogs growing up that I always took care of. I continue to take care of friends and families dogs. I currently work remote full time which gives me the availability to work anywhere. I am free in the morning and afternoons before and after work. I always make sure the animals will stick to their routine if they have one. I always try to play with the animals and entertain them as well.
“Emani is the person you are looking for! We met Emani for the first time last week and I knew she would be perfect for us when, during the meet & greet, my dog Robbie fell asleep with his head on her leg . I am just home from several days out-of-town. While I was gone Emani texted regularly with cheerful updates and pictures for Robbie. I returned to find Robbie happy, healthy, and very well looked after and the house is as tidy as I left it. Emani is responsible, and trust-worthy. She made mature decisions and treated my home with respect and by dog with affection. I can't say enough in praise of the great job she did for us.”
About: -Have been talking care of dogs since I was 12 -Have experience handling multiple dogs at a time -Grew up with a dog in the home -Have previous experience pet and house sitting -I have cat allergies thus am unable to house sit for families with cats I work between 8:30 and 5 Monday through Friday. I am unable to leave work during the day however, I have full availability after 5 and on weekends. While I am unable to care for pets in my home due to my lease agreement I am able to care for pets in theirs
“Amina did a great job watching my two pups and my daughter’s dog. She sent updates daily along with pictures. The dogs were cuddled in right by her side, so I know they loved her. I will be contacting Amina in the future for dog sitting needs. :)”
“Tierney does a great job with our slightly neurotic and needy dog! Whether it’s housesitting or a drop-in, she provides updates and pictures and is always responsive to changes and concerns. We’ve cycled through a lot of petsitters over the years, and it’s been such a relief to have someone we can consistently count on.”
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Allison G.Star Sitter
“We left for a full week. I was really nervous to leave my 2 dogs and cat with a “stranger” but Allison provided us with a visit before our trip to make sure that we felt comfortable with her as well as the puppies. The day we left she show up on time as scheduled and she make me feel really good before we left assuring me that everything will be okay. Every day she send me pictures of my puppies and she gave me constant updates. My dogs absolutely love her, and even the cat that really doesn’t like anybody, warm up to her. If you are looking on someone reliable and loving to take care of your best friends I should absolutely recommend Allison.”
Lori G.Star Sitter
“Thanks again for taking great care of my fur babies. I know Tommie can be difficult with her deafness and craziness. You do a fantastic job every time.”
Daniel F.Star Sitter
“Daniel was amazing! He agreed to watch Jc last minute which was a huge blessing! I would 100% recommend Daniel as he made sure Jc felt safe and loved!”
Andrea T.
“Andrea did a wonderful job house sitting and taking care of my 2 girls! They were well taken care of and she even left my home cleaner than when we left!”
Nadine H.
“Nadine watched Bodhi for me while we were out of state, she was amazing! I got daily updates and pictures and was not worried about him at all while we were gone. She took such great care of him!”
Dawn B.Star Sitter
“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!!”
Mackenzie W.Star Sitter
“Mackenzie and Anthony were great! We got lots of photos and videos of the pups having a blast and we returned home to three very tired and happy pups! Thanks, again!”
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!”
Clare F.Star Sitter
“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!”
Sarah Beth C.Star Sitter
“Sarah Beth was so great with my Susie! She has incredible experience and is great at making her new clients feel comfortable leaving their pups in her care! I’ll definitely contact her again 🙂”
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!!”
Abby S.Star Sitter
“Abby was great watching our Harper while we worked at the Iowa State Fair for 11 days. We knew she would not be lonely and would be loved. I received pictures daily. Harper loves her Abby.”
Dominique S.Star Sitter
“Of course! Here's the revised version using "she": --- I can’t recommend her enough! She stepped in on such short notice and was incredibly flexible, even meeting with me last minute before the booking. She took amazing care of both my dogs and kept me updated the entire time, which gave me so much peace of mind. I really appreciated how communicative and kind she was throughout. I would absolutely book with her again. Thank you so much!”
Lisa D.
“Lisa did a great job for us. She is a clear communicator making sure we both had common understanding of schedules etc. Asked questions when needed. She kept us updated on the pets with frequent pictures. Everything was in order on our return home. Evident the pets enjoyed her company.”
Monica P.
“We were so happy to have Monica sit our girls! She was super friendly, respectful and kept us updated throughout the sit. Loved receiving her pictures as well! Would book with her again and definitely recommend!!”
Shaunna S.
About: I’ve taken care of dogs my whole life. I have had two dogs growing up that I always took care of. I continue to take care of friends and families dogs. I currently work remote full time which gives me the availability to work anywhere. I am free in the morning and afternoons before and after work. I always make sure the animals will stick to their routine if they have one. I always try to play with the animals and entertain them as well.
Emani B.
“Emani is the person you are looking for! We met Emani for the first time last week and I knew she would be perfect for us when, during the meet & greet, my dog Robbie fell asleep with his head on her leg . I am just home from several days out-of-town. While I was gone Emani texted regularly with cheerful updates and pictures for Robbie. I returned to find Robbie happy, healthy, and very well looked after and the house is as tidy as I left it. Emani is responsible, and trust-worthy. She made mature decisions and treated my home with respect and by dog with affection. I can't say enough in praise of the great job she did for us.”
Quinn K.
“Quinn is fantastic with animals. She gives full attention to our dog and makes him her priority when she's responsible for Scout's needs. Quinn is fantastic at providing walks but also interacting with the dog, giving snuggles and playing. We never have any concerns when Quinn and Scout are together.”
Amina B.
“Amina did a great job watching my two pups and my daughter’s dog. She sent updates daily along with pictures. The dogs were cuddled in right by her side, so I know they loved her. I will be contacting Amina in the future for dog sitting needs. :)”
Tierney S.
“Tierney does a great job with our slightly neurotic and needy dog! Whether it’s housesitting or a drop-in, she provides updates and pictures and is always responsive to changes and concerns. We’ve cycled through a lot of petsitters over the years, and it’s been such a relief to have someone we can consistently count on.”
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House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in West Des Moines on Rover as of Aug 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 Aug 2025, there are 507 house sitters in West Des Moines. 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 West Des Moines house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in West Des Moines have an average of 16 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 West Des Moines.
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. West Des Moines 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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