Pet Sitting in West Des Moines
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About: I've taken care of dogs of many different breeds ever since I was 7. I have had dogs my whole life and take good care of them. I have watched many family members dogs and friends dogs. I have summers off so I will have plenty of time to play with and care for your dog. I'm available for boarding on weekends and weekdays! I have a fenced in yard and a friendly dog to keep your dog company. I will accommodate to your dog's needs, whether they need to be separated from other dogs or if they need extra attention, I will make sure that they are cared for.
“Shelly did an AMAZING job with our kitties. She was timely and made sure they got all the loving they needed! She was flexible all the way up to the dates we needed and even learned how to take a cats blood sugar for our chonky monkey that’s diabetic! 100% would use her again and recommend for anyone else ☺️”
“As expected Monica was great taking care of Ney during my vacations providing daily updates and many pictures. It makes me feel relaxed and confident on Ney’s wellbeing. Will book again for any upcoming time away without doubt.”
“Troy was awesome with Asher!! Left very detailed feedback, and got him some much needed exercise during the day while I'm gone. Asher was very tired after, which is the goal! I have no complaints and would recommend to anyone looking to supplement some socialization and exercise for their pets.”
“Dominque was fantastic. Was incredibly responsive and engaged from the first reach out. Came out before our trip to walk through everything and meet our cat. Was great about updates and making sure everything went smooth. So thankful we were able to get Dominque’s help.”
“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!”
“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”
“My cat is usually shy and hates strangers, but Lisa took the time to get to know him during drop-in visits. By the end of the week, he was sitting in her lap getting plenty of cuddles! Lisa's Rover Cards were also well-detailed and had lots of pictures. Will be booking again!”
“Sarah was wonderful! She took amazing care of our cats! She sent pictures everyday and I was not worried at all! Highly recommend Sarah to anyone needing a cat sitter!”
“Thank you so much for taking such great care of Harvey! Ali was wonderful to work with! She was on time and sent a picture of our fur baby during drop in.”
“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!!”
“Prompt and very attentive to my 1 year old Maine Coon mix. Went above and beyond basic care by actively playing with her, brushing her, and taking pictures. Would book with Olga again!”
“Abby was awesome! It made me feel so good to know my cat was well taken care of. My cat liked her immediately. She sent multiple pictures and my place was in great shape upon getting back! Thank you Abby, I hope to use you in the future!!!”
“Charisse has been a pleasure to work with! She is prompt, friendly, thorough, and has a way of putting your pet at ease immediately. I can tell she really cares. I will definitely utilize for services again!!!”
“Tyren watched my 1 year old chocolate lab while I was out of town for a week. Excellent communication with multiple pictures included after each visit. I usually get worried when I am away from my dog but Tyren exceeded my expectations and made sure that my dog Odin got walked, fed, and exercised. I definitely recommend Tyren and his services to anyone who is looking for a pet sitter.”
About: I’ve taken care of dogs since I was 14. I have helped with my friends’ dogs, my families dogs growing up, and now my own! I have done puppy classes and have experience with shy, timid dogs, senior dogs, and dogs that require a little extra patience. I am available on the weekends, and weeknights after 4:00 once my teaching job is done for the day. I have a lot of availability and flexibility during the summer months, and holiday breaks! I have a fenced in backyard with room to play. I ensure my dog meets any other dogs prior to ensure they meet in a neutral zone to familiarize. We have carpeted stairs and rugs around the home to avoid slipping. We ensure all dogs can alert us by one of our two sliding doors to access the backyard for play, and for using the bathroom. We supervise when dogs are outside to avoid any accidents. Walks require leashes and harness if applicable to help with control and comfort.
“Mary is a friendly pet lover who took great care of my 3 year old English Bulldog and 13 year old cat. She was a great communicator and sent pictures during her time with my pets.”
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
“Alexis was quick to respond upon me reaching out to book for her and helped me walk through the Rover process. When the drop in time (let them out in backyard) came, she sent many pictures and let me know how they were doing. She even made time for two drop ins on a holiday, so we could go out of town and be with family and friends. I would definitely book with Alexis again!”
“Tierney was amazing! She was very flexible and offered great updates and communication. Willow has unique needs, and Tierney was able to meet those and make her feel safe and comfortable. Will definitely be booking her again in the future!!”
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Melanie R.Star Sitter
“Melanie is an amazing pet caregiver. I've seen firsthand how attentive and loving she is with animals. She is responsible, reliable, and truly cares about the well-being of every pet that she looks after. I highly recommend her!”
Shelly E.Star Sitter
“Shelly did an AMAZING job with our kitties. She was timely and made sure they got all the loving they needed! She was flexible all the way up to the dates we needed and even learned how to take a cats blood sugar for our chonky monkey that’s diabetic! 100% would use her again and recommend for anyone else ☺️”
Monica D.Star Sitter
“As expected Monica was great taking care of Ney during my vacations providing daily updates and many pictures. It makes me feel relaxed and confident on Ney’s wellbeing. Will book again for any upcoming time away without doubt.”
Troy D.Star Sitter
“Troy was awesome with Asher!! Left very detailed feedback, and got him some much needed exercise during the day while I'm gone. Asher was very tired after, which is the goal! I have no complaints and would recommend to anyone looking to supplement some socialization and exercise for their pets.”
Dominique S.Star Sitter
“Dominque was fantastic. Was incredibly responsive and engaged from the first reach out. Came out before our trip to walk through everything and meet our cat. Was great about updates and making sure everything went smooth. So thankful we were able to get Dominque’s help.”
Heidi G.Star Sitter
“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!”
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”
Lisa W.Star Sitter
“My cat is usually shy and hates strangers, but Lisa took the time to get to know him during drop-in visits. By the end of the week, he was sitting in her lap getting plenty of cuddles! Lisa's Rover Cards were also well-detailed and had lots of pictures. Will be booking again!”
Sarah C.
Star Sitter
“Sarah was wonderful! She took amazing care of our cats! She sent pictures everyday and I was not worried at all! Highly recommend Sarah to anyone needing a cat sitter!”
Alexandra H.Star Sitter
“Thank you so much for taking such great care of Harvey! Ali was wonderful to work with! She was on time and sent a picture of our fur baby during drop in.”
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!!”
Olga B.
“Prompt and very attentive to my 1 year old Maine Coon mix. Went above and beyond basic care by actively playing with her, brushing her, and taking pictures. Would book with Olga again!”
Abby S.Star Sitter
“Abby was awesome! It made me feel so good to know my cat was well taken care of. My cat liked her immediately. She sent multiple pictures and my place was in great shape upon getting back! Thank you Abby, I hope to use you in the future!!!”
Charisse H.
“Charisse has been a pleasure to work with! She is prompt, friendly, thorough, and has a way of putting your pet at ease immediately. I can tell she really cares. I will definitely utilize for services again!!!”
Tyren B.
“Tyren watched my 1 year old chocolate lab while I was out of town for a week. Excellent communication with multiple pictures included after each visit. I usually get worried when I am away from my dog but Tyren exceeded my expectations and made sure that my dog Odin got walked, fed, and exercised. I definitely recommend Tyren and his services to anyone who is looking for a pet sitter.”
Joshua A.
“Josh is a great care taker of my two elderly dogs. He walks them, gives them treats and cuddles them for sure. He sends daily pics so I know my old pups are being truly cared for.”
Mary C.
“Mary is a friendly pet lover who took great care of my 3 year old English Bulldog and 13 year old cat. She was a great communicator and sent pictures during her time with my pets.”
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.”
Alexis G.
“Alexis was quick to respond upon me reaching out to book for her and helped me walk through the Rover process. When the drop in time (let them out in backyard) came, she sent many pictures and let me know how they were doing. She even made time for two drop ins on a holiday, so we could go out of town and be with family and friends. I would definitely book with Alexis again!”
Tierney S.
“Tierney was amazing! She was very flexible and offered great updates and communication. Willow has unique needs, and Tierney was able to meet those and make her feel safe and comfortable. Will definitely be booking her again in the future!!”
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Pet sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a pet sitter in West Des Moines 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.
As of Aug 2025, there are 255 pet sitters in West Des Moines. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect pet sitter near you. As a reminder, pet sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your pet’s safety.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple pet sitters about your booking. Typically, 86% of West Des Moines pet sitters respond in under an hour.
Pet sitters in West Des Moines have an average of 15 years of experience. Pet sitters with repeat customers have an average of 6 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 West Des Moines.
Rover makes it easy to find West Des Moines 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
There are 255 pet sitters in West Des Moines on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your pet! In West Des Moines, 100% of pet sitters offer daily exercise, 100% offer medication administration, and 94% have experience with senior pets and pets with special needs. We know each pet is unique and may have specific care instructions. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect pet sitter near you. As a reminder, pet sitters joining Rover must pass background checks for you and your pet’s safety.
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.
Note: If your pet 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 pet service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your sitter’s cancellation policy.
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