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Daniel F.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
113 reviews
25 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA, 50309

Daniel sat for our pups for the 2nd time last night. They were so happy to see him again! He is the best! I know they are in good hands with Daniel! :)

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Sarah C.
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$51
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5.0 out of 5 stars
304 reviews
83 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Clive, IA, 50325

Sarah did a great job staying with our dogs for the week while we were out of town! We really appreciated that she was able to stay over night with them and keep them on their routine while we were away. I even think they are sad she wasn't the one who walked through the door when we came home... ringing endorsement from our pups! Thank you again Sarah! You're the best!

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Christina U.
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$31
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5.0 out of 5 stars
37 reviews
11 repeat clients
8 years of experience
South Park, Des Moines, IA, 50315

Christina was great! Communicated very well and kept us updated on the pets! Returned to a clean house with happy dogs! Will use her again in the future!

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Isabella F.
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$26
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5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
1 repeat client
4 years of experience
Clive, IA, 50325

About: Ive dog sit for friends and family at their home. Taking care of them in their own personal environment. Clients home care would to be following their rules/routines for their pet. Rather that be a walk or playing with their toys, feeding schedule..etc. ive sat older dogs, younger dogs and even taken a blind pup out for a day from the shelter! I work a full time job but i am able to leave once or twice during my shift to take care of the animals in your home! I will stop by and let them outside and play with them for a bit during my shift. I would stop by before my shift and immediately after, i always make sure they have enough time to play and go to the bathroom before i leave. I have dogs at home that arent dog friendly so i do have experience with reactive dogs! I cant keep other pets in my own home while you are not home but i am more than happy to hangout at your home and care for them!

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Katlin S.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
68 reviews
20 repeat clients
14 years of experience
Urbandale, IA, 50322

Katlin did a wonderful job taking care of our 5 pets while we were out of town for Thanksgiving. She was reliable, friendly and great at communicating with us. Our pets were healthy and happy upon our return!

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Jordana M.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
2 repeat clients
7 years of experience
West Des Moines, IA, 50266

Jordana has timely communications. She gave affectionate care and helped our cat stick to his routine while we were away.

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Monica P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
26 reviews
5 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Waveland Park, Des Moines, IA, 50311

She was so awesome and very good with our babies kept in touch sent pics and videos each day , very respectful and kind really cared about the animals and there care and even volunteered to stay little extra time when she knew we were flying home and there was cokd and snow back here incase we were delayed 100 percent will have her watch again

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Brianna M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
3 repeat clients
15 years of experience
West Des Moines, IA, 50266

Great communication. Everything was awesome for our pups while we were gone.

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Lori G.
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$72
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5.0 out of 5 stars
220 reviews
71 repeat clients
35 years of experience
West Des Moines, IA, 50266

Lori took very good care of our 2 very different dogs. One has anxiety issues and one is so little and hates being alone. We had to be away for 8 days, and since this was our 1st time using this service we were a bit nervous...but it all turned out fantastic and I feel so much better about leaving my girls. I will be using Lori again and highly recommend her to care for your 4 legged fur babies.

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Nadine H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
26 reviews
11 repeat clients
45 years of experience
Johnston, IA, 50131

I felt very comfortable during my 6 days vacation, I was getting updated regularly. Definitely would recommend her to anyone looking for a good sitter.

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Jenna R.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
39 reviews
13 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Des Moines, IA, 50310

Jenna is awesome and very professional! Great communication, above and beyond in general and my pets loved her. They were relaxed when we got home from our 4 day long trip. 10/10 recommend!!

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Jessica D.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
117 reviews
43 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Des Moines, IA, 50322

Jessica is amazing! She communicates with us regularly while on the job and keeps us at ease that our dog is in excellent hands. And our dog loves her!

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Yasmin M.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
79 reviews
30 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Drake, Des Moines, IA, 50311

Yasmin went above and beyond and took my kitten Sir Snuggles to the vet when he was not feeling well (with my approval) when I was on travel abroad. She even got the vet on the phone at the appointment to talk to me. She was fantastic - and Snuggs is all better now thanks to her help.

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Allison G.
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$58
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5.0 out of 5 stars
122 reviews
36 repeat clients
36 years of experience
Des Moines, IA, 50309

Allison recently stayed with Maisie again for 4 days. I say “again” because we are repeat customers of Allison’s. she is such a great dog/housesitter. I know I can travel without worrying about Maisie’s care and without the hassle of taking Maisie someplace else. And the condo is spotless when I return. Thank you Allison!

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Lisa C.
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Calle U.
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$36
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5.0 out of 5 stars
23 reviews
8 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Des Moines, IA, 50310

Calle made this trip worry free! My cats were well taken care of including specific dietary/medicine needs. She communicated daily and responded to all my inquiries during her stay. This was the first time I felt comfortable leaving my cats in someone else’s care, and will definitely seek her out again if the opportunity arises.

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Abby S.
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$70
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5.0 out of 5 stars
159 reviews
47 repeat clients
8 years of experience
West Des Moines, IA, 50266

Abby was fabulous! Our pup was well cared for and we had updates and pictures through our time away. I was thrilled with the amount of time she spent with her so she was not alone in the house much... we recently lost her sister and she's still adjusting. I can't say enough about the great care. Thank you Abby!

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Melissa F.
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Raelyn W.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
26 reviews
6 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Drake, Des moines, IA, 50311

Absolutely amazing house and dog sitter. She went above and beyond in every way and gave us complete peace of mind while we were away. Tiger was so loved, cared for, and spoiled the entire time — we could tell immediately when we got home. She kept us updated, treated our home with care, and truly cared for Tiger like he was her own. We are beyond grateful and would recommend her to anyone without hesitation! 🐾✨

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Sitter Profile Image: Megan C.
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Megan C.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
15 years of experience
West Des Moines, IA, 50265

Megan was fantastic! She was prompt and responsive. She provided pictures of our pups and gave them all the love! Would highly recommend Megan.

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Clare F.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
22 reviews
6 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Waukee, IA, 50263

Claire was amazing with our two (somewhat high-maintenance) French Bulldogs, one of which is still a puppy. She cared for them and our home and sent us several updates and pictures each day. We’ll definitely be having her dog sit again!

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Sophia W.
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$75
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5.0 out of 5 stars
33 reviews
6 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Waveland Park, Des Moines, IA, 50311

Sophia is so good with our older cat and dog. When we added our older cat to our family she didn’t blink and just cared for and loved our old boy. She is very accommodating to our travel schedules as well.

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Megan was fantastic! She was prompt and responsive. She provided pictures of our pups and gave them all the love! Would highly recommend Megan.

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Keaton S.
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Natalie agreed to an overnight stay with only 2 days notice and she was wonderful. She is attentive to the pups and shared detailed updates and photos. She was very considerate of the house and cleaned up better than expected. Would definitely use her again.

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Erin S.
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Sarah did a great job with our boys. She contacted us if there was a question and was very responsive. The house was left in great condition as well. She also sent photos. Will use her again.

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Kip M.
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Isabella did a great job caring for my pups for a week! She was great with following their schedule and giving meds! Will definitely book her again

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Erica J.
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Hailey was amazing! Sent us great updates and gave us complete peace of mind. Thanks for taking such great care of our dog! Will definitely be using her dog-sitting services more!

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Mitchell B.
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Another excellent stay for our girl Sandy by April. She is one of the best. Treats our home with respect and our dog with love. HIGHLY RECOMMEND if you need reliable sitting.

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James T.
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Dawn is tremendously responsible, thorough and caring. Our dog loved her from the minute they met. We never had any concerns for our dog while she was in Dawn’s care.

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Janet B.
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Lenaya is a super star when it comes to pup sitting. Peace of mind is everything when it comes to finding the right person for your pups and she’ll give you that.

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John C.
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Jessica was so great to work with. She was communicative, sent daily pics and updates of my dog, and my dog absolutely loved her. In addition, when she had a long shift at work, she had her boyfriend hang out with Rory so she wouldn't be locked up all day (we agreed on this before even booking.) Will absolutely book again!

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Ashley S.
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Abby is the best. Our pets were very well cared for, we got lots of communication and pictures and our house was immaculate when we returned.

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Melissa F.
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I enjoyed having Brianna stay at house to take care of my do and cat. She answered my messages and sent photos. Will hire her again.

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Vicki S.
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Aaliyah was absolutely amazing staying with Paisley for a weekend! She kept me updated with lots of pictures and updates while I was out of town! Paisley can’t wait for another weekend with Aaliyah!

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Andrew M.
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I was truly impressed by how our 1yr old mini dachshund who hasn't been around strangers a lot actually warmed up to her in the span of 7 hours. We didn't have much instructions to leave as Carl doesn't really require much effort to care for. Our only concern was that Carl might be anxious the whole time and may not try to socialize. She walked him around the neighborhood multiple times and reassured that she's chill. Towards the end, he ended up being cuddly and even slept laying down on her lap. It was so cute. We were so proud of Carl. All thanks to Shannon! <3

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Haz M.
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This is the second time we’ve had Summer house sit and she’s been great every time. The house was tidy and she even stayed a little later to feed our dog which was so nice and much appreciated!

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Leighton
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Anna went above and beyond for our sweet boy Tiger! 10 out of 10 would highly recommend! She did everything we asked for and more. She sent updates, pictures, and Tiger absolutely loved her! We will definitely be using her again! We are very thankful for Anna!

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Karly T.
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Annalise was absolutely wonderful with our pups! She sent updates and pictures throughout the booking! It was so clear our pups were in great hands and well loved! We will absolutely be rebooking with Annalise in the future!!

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Jacqueline J.
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Jenny was great to work with for our dog sitting needs. She was responsive and very accommodating for what our dog needs. We will definitely book with her again!

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Erin V.
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Noel was very communicative during a long 3 week trip. We received pictures everyday and came back to a tidy home. Thank you, Noel!

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Grace C.
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Shaunna did a great job with Remi & Evie. She kept in touch and sent photos. Will have back again for sure.

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Kim D.
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Sydney watched our dog Sage for 5 days and everything went very smoothly! She was a great communicator and made us feel good about leaving our baby with her, would definitely hire again!

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Bailey K.
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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 Jun 2026 was about $45 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.

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As of Jun 2026, there are 532 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.

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House sitters in West Des Moines 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 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
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