House Sitting in West Des Moines
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“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! :)”

“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!”

“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!”


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!
“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!”
“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”

“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.”

“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!!”

“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.”

“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!”

“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.”

“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!”

“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! 🐾✨”

“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!”

“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.”

Over 862 pet parents in West Des Moines have booked house sitting
West Des Moines pet parents share their Rover experiences
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!

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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The median cost per night for house sitting in West Des Moines is $45
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Sitters in West Des Moines average 4 repeat house sitting clients
House Sitting FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Rover
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.
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.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple house sitters about your booking. Typically, 89% of West Des Moines house sitters respond in under an hour.
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
- 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.





















