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Sitter Profile Image: Rachel R.
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Rachel R.
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$48
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5.0 out of 5 stars
71 reviews
22 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Urbandale, IA, 50322

Rachel provided care for our two dogs in our home for 3 days and 2 nights. She went above and beyond to befriend and bond with our shy pups. Rachel was a considerate and responsible houseguest as well. We highly recommend her and will definitely ask for her the next time we need a sitter for our dogs. -Nancy V

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

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!

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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 was such a wonderful sitter for our 2 dogs for a 3 day vacation. House was very clean and she took out the trash and stripped the beds, even though we didn’t tell her to do so. The dogs were so comfortable with her and it was like we weren’t even gone! We will definitely be booking again in the future!!

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

Allison saved the day when my plans fell through for my watching my dogs. I was super nervous to leave them with an unkown. After meeting with Allison i knew everything would be great. My dogs were comfortable and happy. I will definately book with Allison again!

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Michelle N.
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Aaliyah F.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
2 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Des Moines, IA, 50315

Aaliyah was so sweet and took great care of our dog! She regularly sent updates and photos, and left our home cleaner than it was when she got there. I cannot recommend her enough!!

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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 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!!

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Lacey M.
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Jordana M.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
12 reviews
3 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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Roger and Shannon P.
Sitter Profile Image: Yasmin M.
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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 was very studious with my puppies. She was not afraid to communicate with me. She did a great job letting me know the dogs were being taken care of. highly recommend her.

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Meghan S.
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$70
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5.0 out of 5 stars
16 reviews
6 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Drake, Des Moines, IA, 50311

Meghan was amazing with our boy. Followed instructions very well and made our baby so happy! Worked with us on a missed connecting flight, I appreciate her so much! Will be booking again next time we travel!

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Sitter Profile Image: Sophia W.
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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 took excellent care of Tiffany while I was out of town for a few days. I keep rebooking her because when I come home, Tiffany is happy and stress free. Sophia follows the instructions I leave for Tiffany’s medicine and routine perfectly and I know I can trust her with Tiffany and my home.

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Brittany M.
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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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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 did a fantastic job watching the house and dogs! The dogs were well taken care of, all the instructions were followed, and she was very conscientious with respect to watching the house. Highly recommend!

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Sitter Profile Image: Lori G.
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Lori G.
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$72
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5.0 out of 5 stars
221 reviews
71 repeat clients
35 years of experience
West Des Moines, IA, 50266

Lori is great with our two cats and two dogs, and they all love her. We’ve had her over for check-ins, and she recently stayed with the pets at our house for a week - we came home to four happy pets. Having someone like Lori to rely on gives us great peace of mind!

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Sitter Profile Image: Brianna M.
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Brianna M.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
8 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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Brittney B.
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$41
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5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
5 years of experience
Des Moines, IA, 50312

Brittney did a great job with the pets while we were away. She sent multiple pictures and updates and made us feel comfortable that our pets were in good hands. We would definitely book Brittney again in the future.

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Sitter Profile Image: Katherine P.
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Katherine P.
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$35
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4.9 out of 5 stars
48 reviews
19 repeat clients
2 years of experience
Waveland Park, Des Moines, IA, 50265

Katherine did a great job watching all of our animals. She was able to handle multiple days and nights with multiple pets and could handle complex instructions and gave them the best care. Would definately use again

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Nadine H.
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$40
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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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Sitter Profile Image: Hannah H.
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Hannah H.
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$50
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1 repeat client
15 years of experience
Waterbury, Des Moines, IA, 50312

About: I’ve taken care of all pets for my family, immediate and extended, for the past 15 years! Within the last 2, I’ve adopted my own border collie, Pebble. I’ve gone through multiple training centers with a high energy, high anxiety herding dog to give her a job and help me understand her needs better. I grew up with breeds that were family oriented, and hadn’t realized the special world of working dogs. On this journey I’ve come to sympathize with the frustrations we face trying to find care for our very, very particular fur-babies. I have come to be a resource for those within my community that have dogs just like my own, and need a different level of care when finding a sitter. I hope that my experience with outgoing family dogs, and those with higher maintenance can be a resource for you as well. I’ve just completed a Bachelors of Science in Biology, and I’m interviewing for Doctorate of Pharmacy programs currently. I am looking for purpose this summer, and knew that being a trustworthy resource for fellow pet owners would benefit both parties. In this heat, I currently walk my own dog three times daily and play frisbee morning and evening when it cools off a bit to work out that energy. I have dog training every Thursday at 6:00 PM to continue to do better for her and the pets I watch. I am mostly open throughout the day to be available as needed. I provide a calm, structured, and attentive environment tailored to each pet’s routine and personality. I prioritize safety by closely monitoring pets during walks, feeding, play, and rest, while following all owner instructions regarding medications, training, and behavioral needs. I keep spaces clean, secure, and free of hazards, and I pay close attention to stress signals or changes in behavior. My continued training classes for my own dog has strengthened my ability to remain patient, detail-oriented, and responsive to each animal’s individual needs.

Sitter Profile Image: Stacey W.
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Stacey W.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
24 reviews
8 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Sherman Hill, Des Moines, IA, 50309

Stacey did so great with my dogs. One of my dogs is extremely afraid of strangers but instantly approached Stacey during or initial meet and greet. Will definitely be using Stacey again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Mackenzie W.
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Mackenzie W.
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$75
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5.0 out of 5 stars
126 reviews
32 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Union Park, Des Moines, IA, 50313

Mckenzie and Anthony were a great duo. This was the first time our puppy had anyone watch him and our dog is a little shy and nervous. They did great with him. They spent the night with my dogs and sent videos and photos multiple times a day. Anthony even took our garbage out to the curb on garbage day and we never would have even asked him to do that! Fantastic experience. Definitely, will hire them again!

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Catherine M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Rachel and Leigh are truly a gift to me and my pets. I was able to take the longest vacation I ever have, and was completely stress-free, knowing that they were in such great hands. Excellent, consistent communication, and tons of photos. They understand the quirky personalities of my cat and dog and are always attentive to meeting their specific needs.

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Emily S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Sam was excellent with our one year old puppy Wallace! She provided consistent updates throughout our trip and was very attentive to his needs. It made our trip so much easier knowing he was in good hands. I would absolutely recommend Sam and will be rebooking her in the future.

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Nikkie D.
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Hannah was wonderful with our 10 month old puppy! She was very communicative, friendly, and helpful.

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Jayme C.
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Words cannot express the appreciation I have for Eric. I have high needs animals, and I am pretty sensitive about the way they are worked with. Eric took the time to come and make sure my dogs were comfortable with him and that I was comfortable. He recommended setting up a google drive file for he and I to communicate as the days approached. I will continue to use him as I need support and I would recommend him to anyone!

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Melanie L.
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Zaira was amazing! She was so attentive and communicative, taking great care of my dog while I was out of town! I would highly recommend!

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Tess S.
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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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Very caring. Asked great questions. Great with our senior dog. Good communication and responsiveness. Will definitely hire Amani again!!!

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Kathy B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Sophia was wonderful! She understood our older dog and took wonderful care of her and the house. She even placed her used towel in our laundry area which was such a thoughtful move. Couldn’t be happier with care Sophia took or our little dog and house. Will welcome her back again!

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Sarah E.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Madi is the best. We don’t leave our pups very often. Madi was communicative and the dogs were super excited to see but it was clear they were loved on while we were away. Would 100% book Madi again. Felt totally comfy with Madi in our home!!

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Virginia T.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

She arrived on time and paid close attention to the puppy. The puppy likes her and that is a good sign. We are having her back for sure

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Sara W.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

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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Karly T.
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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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5.0 out of 5 stars

Yasmin stayed with our fur babies for 2 whole weeks! She did an amazing job sending us pics everyday of the 2 of them and kept our place nice and orderly. So happy to find someone trustworthy!

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Jamie K.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Absolutely amazing. Pups received so much loving attention. Senior dogs needed lots of guidance, medications and peculiarities.

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Samantha A.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

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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She was very patient with my anxious dog. I could tell she's been around dogs a lot in her life based off the meet and greet. My dog seemed happy when I got him back

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Nicholas L.
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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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Adriana goes above and beyond our expectations! We feel so comfortable leaving our dogs in her care.

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Alyssa I.
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Monica, was amazing and took very good care of my animals while I was out of town. She also send a lot of updates which was awesome!

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Kailee B.
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House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Westwood 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 649 house sitters in Westwood. 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, 90% of Westwood house sitters respond in under an hour.

House sitters in Westwood 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 Westwood.

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. Westwood house sitters are great for:

  • Dogs who’d prefer to stay on their home turf
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  • Pet parents on a tight schedule
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