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Sitter Profile Image: Ali N.
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Ali N.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 55 reviews
23 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Swisher, IA, 52338

“This was our first time using Rovr and Ali couldn’t have been better to work with. She was very flexible and took great care of our dog. She sent plenty of photos so we knew he was doing okay. I would highly recommend her and know that if we use Rovr again, we will gladly use Ali’s service again.”

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Douglas S.
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Tiffany S.
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$30
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 87 reviews
38 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Cedar rapids, IA, 52404

“Tiffany, thank you so much for the wonderful care you gave Windsir as always!! It truly means a lot to know he is in such kind and attentive hands. Your patience, compassion, and genuine love for animals really shows, and it makes all the difference. Windsor was happy, comfortable, and clearly well looked after. I’m so grateful. Thank you again for treating him like one of your own! 🐾”

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Josh N.
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$34
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 81 reviews
19 repeat clients
32 years of experience
Cedar Rapids, IA, 52404

“Josh was great with our dog. We appreciated the opportunity for a meet and greet before our trip. While we were away, Josh sent us daily updates and nade sure our dog was comfortable and cared for. When our flight was cancelled and we couldn't get home at the planned time, Josh was flexible and helpful in extending our dog's syay by a day.”

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Ashley D.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 258 reviews
96 repeat clients
15 years of experience
North Liberty, IA, 52317

“My pup loves going over to Ashley’s and I feel very comfortable leaving Shiloh under her care. I have used her services multiple times and definitely recommend!”

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DL & Libby R.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 27 reviews
14 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Swisher, IA, 52338

“They took wonderful care of my new puppy and senior dog that is fearful of storms. My senior dog was given meds as instructed and I was told DL stayed up with him til midnight to comfort him during the storms. I so loved the pictures they sent.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Ashley B.
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Ashley B.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 236 reviews
87 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Cedar Rapids, IA, 52403

“Ashley is a wonderful sitter. Guinn had a great time playing with her dogs. Definitely recommend Ashley and will have her watch my dog again.”

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Myle D.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 43 reviews
14 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Hiawatha, IA, 52233

“Alex really enjoyed his stay with Myle. She gave the right amount of pictures to show how he is doing. He be came friend with her dogs. We will ask for more dog stays in the future. Thank you for taking care of Alex. Gave us comfort knowing he is doing good. 😀”

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Adela H.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 50 reviews
23 repeat clients
15 years of experience
North Liberty, IA, 52317

“Adela was wonderful with our boys. She communicated often, sent photos and kept us up to date on how they were doing. She was very calm and caring when one of them seemed to have caught a bug. We felt horrible about it, but she assured it was ok and he was getting better. Thank you Adela!”

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Nathan N.
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$32
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 87 reviews
22 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Cedar Rapids, IA, 52405

“We highly recommend Nate! His heart for dogs is deep and he created a great experience for our dog and for us! Nate went above and beyond and we are planning our next visit to see grandkids with our dog safely with Nate! Well done!”

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Trish C.
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$49
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 78 reviews
29 repeat clients
56 years of experience
North Liberty, IA, 52317

“Trish is awesome!!! She provides regular updates and is such a big help and so friendly with our golden retriever. We were worried he was not going to want to come home since it looked like he was having such a good time! We will be sure to have her help any time we need a dog sitter going forward!”

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Michaela P.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 133 reviews
36 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Cedar Rapids, IA, 52402

“Lulu once again had a wonderful stay with Michaela! She’s always so flexible with pick-up and drop off and Lulu just loves going to her house!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Stacy T.
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Stacy T.
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$29
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 15 reviews
2 repeat clients
22 years of experience
North Liberty, IA, 52317

“Stacy did an AWESOME job with my 1 year old (LARGE) dog, Jemma. She worked with her on commands that we'd been working on and gave her lots of love! She sent pictures every day and was very easy to work with. She is great with animals and was able to watch Jemma for a week while I was travelling - what a life saver she is!!!!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Amanda B.
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Amanda B.
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$30
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 12 reviews
5 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Marion, IA, 52302

“Amanda’s communication was excellent and we discussed my dog’s feeding schedule and needs and she made sure to accommodate. I also received several cute photos during his stay. I could tell he was happy when I went to pick him up. Definitely recommend!”

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Jason W.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 589 reviews
186 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Iowa City, IA, 52240

“Being a new fur mom I was super nervous leaving him away over night but Jason was awesome. Always keep me updated with things and love the ability for Theo do get social interaction with other dogs. They know their stuff.”

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Emily E.
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$35
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 24 reviews
9 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Cedar Rapids, IA, 52401

“Emily did an excellent job watching our two dogs! We needed someone last minute and she certainly delivered. We will definitely use her again in the future.”

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Steve C.
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$28
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 39 reviews
15 repeat clients
18 years of experience
Hiawatha, IA, 52233

“We had a fantastic experience with Steve! He watched our dog for 3 nights and went above & beyond to make sure he was happy and safe; playing fetch, taking him on regular walks, exploring different parks, fun car rides and even stopping for a pup cup. Steve was kind, reliable, maintained excellent communication, clearly showing he is great with dogs. We especially appreciated the daily updates and pictures-it gave us so much peace of mind seeing how much fun our dog was having. We would highly recommend Steve to anyone looking for a trustworthy and caring dog sitter. Thank you Steve! 🐶🐾”

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Jessica D.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 5 reviews
1 repeat client
30 years of experience
Solon, IA, 52333

“Jessica was phenomenal. She kept me updated with messages and pictures. Big dog seemed so happy and relaxed”

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Paul A.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 21 reviews
6 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Cedar Rapids, IA, 52404

“Paul and his son did a 10 star job of watching my Rowdy, a Golden Retriever. Rowdy is over 10 years old in human years which makes him over 70 in dog years. In all that time, this is actually the first time I’ve ever boarded Rowdy. That alone tells you how protected he is-rarely is he out of my sight. I am so thankful that I chose Paul to watch over Rowdy. I hit a home run for sure! Paul was so thorough and heartfelt in his care of Rowdy, for he kept me in the loop, he touched base with me through the app consistently, and sent me pictures of Rowdy, at play and during movie time. I could not have been paired up with anybody more well equipped than Paul and his family. It touched my heart when Paul mentioned that he recently lost his pet companion of many years, and that this time with Rowdy helped fill the void and gave him that sense of companionship once again. Paul is the real deal and he went above and beyond in his caretaking of my best friend, and he did it with compassion and a whole lot of heart. One couldn’t ask for a more genuine caretaker for their pet! Thank you Paul for helping me in this situation, you are most appreciated!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Lori P.
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Lori P.
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$35
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 62 reviews
20 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Iowa City, IA, 52246

“Lori was so accommodating to us and after meeting for the first time, we knew our dog would be in wonderful hands. We appreciated the photos and updates along the way!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Sana R.
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Sana R.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 31 reviews
9 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Cedar Rapids, IA, 52401

“Our little Ronnie was comfortable with Sana the first time he met her. She gave him her undivided attention the entire time he stayed with her. She walked him over 2 1/2 miles during the day and we believe he loved every minute of it. She even got up at 3 am with Ronnie to make sure he got outside to go potty. She sent photos of Ronnie so we could see how good he was doing while we were away from him. We highly recommend Sana and we will be looking for Sana, first, every time we need a dog sitter for Ronnie. Thank you Sana!”

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Robert & Fayetta S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Ali was fantastic with our fur babies, keeping us plenty updated on how they were during their stay. We greatly appreciated her willingness to take them at last minute. We will certainly use her again.

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Heather S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Such a sweet family who took such great care of our pup and loved on him so well! He slept great on our 5 hour drive home after running around with Ali’s family! 💚🐶💚 We will be hitting them up again in the future!

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Rover is the largest marketplace for local pet care. Whether you're looking for pet sitters, dog walkers, or house sitters who specialize in pet sitting, you can narrow your search by entering your ZIP code to find sitters within walking distance in your neighborhood.

Every sitter on Rover has their own routine. Depending on the arrangements you agree on before the stay, a sitter can follow your dog’s regular feeding schedule, provide a comfortable place to sleep, offer companionship, and support their usual exercise and play needs.

Depending on the sitter, their home environment, and your dog’s needs, daily exercise may include walks, outdoor play, indoor enrichment activities, or supervised play with compatible dogs. These activities are not automatically included with every booking, so ask the sitter what a typical day looks like.

During the Meet & Greet, discuss your dog’s usual exercise and play routine, whether they can safely interact with other dogs, and any activities or restrictions the sitter should follow. You can also ask the sitter to send photo and message updates during the stay so you can see how your dog is spending their time.

Preparing for drop-off is easy when you have a checklist! To help your dog settle into their Western home-away-from-home, packing:

  • Health and safety essentials such as their ID tags, vaccination records, medication, and emergency vet or secondary caregiver contacts.
  • Food and gear such as harnesses, collars, food (portioned by day), and an item that smells like you.
  • Special instructions such as a list of training cues, medical administration needs, or favorite hang-out spots in your Western.

<b>Tip:</b> You can upload your dog’s routine and medical info directly onto their profile so your sitter always has the details at their fingertips.

You and your Western sitter can schedule drop-off and pick-up in a way that works best for the both of you—and your dog. Most sitters offer flexible times for drop-off and pick-up but the easiest way to confirm those times will be through in-app messaging. Confirm your arrival time the day of pick-up and drop-off can also help keep the process smooth and organized.

The Rover Guarantee is Rover’s commitment to your peace of mind every time you book. It includes 24/7 customer support, sitter access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals for diagnostic issues, and a reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care in the rare event something goes wrong.

All bookings are backed by the , which provides up to 25,000 in eligible veterinary care reimbursement.

Every sitter on Rover is required to pass a background check before listing their services. This process confirms their identity and indicates they are not on the Department of Justice’s National Sex Offender Public Website or have any disqualifying offenses.

Beyond ID checks, you can review each sitter's star rating, read verified reviews from other pet parents, and see how many repeat clients they have. Every booking is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes up to 25,000 in eligible veterinary care. For more details, visit .

While each sitter sets their own vaccine requirements, staying up-to-date on your dog’s vaccines is the best way to be "boarding ready". Vaccinations help create a safe environment for all pets under a sitter’s care.

Many sitters in IA ask that dogs be up to date on core vaccines like the Canine Parvovirus, Canine Distemper, Canine Adenovirus, Bordetella, and Rabies.

By discussing your pet's health history early, you’re adding a layer of confidence for you and your sitter before the booking begins.

If a health concern arises during a stay, your sitter is instructed to contact you and our Trust & Safety team immediately and, if needed, take your dog to the closest veterinarian. Through our Trust & Safety support team, sitters can ask for diagnostic advice from a qualified veterinary professional if your dog is showing signs of possible illness.

For extra peace of mind, you can also prepare an authorization form for your regular vet. An authorization form outlines your preferred method of care and allows your sitter to bring your pet into their regular clinic.

Every qualified booking made on Rover is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes reimbursement for eligible emergency vet care.

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