House Sitting in Westwood, Des Moines, IA
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“Victoria is the utmost professional when it comes to the quality of care for your fur babies. She is attentive and responsive. Sends lots of pics. Most importantly, she relieves any stress you may have leaving your pets for any amount of time. Will gladly use her services again.”
“Our pups seem to love Anthony. They are always so tired, relaxed and happy when we get home. Definitely would recommend Anthony and Mackenzie!”
“We booked Nadine last minute for a trip for our dog. She was great about sending updates and pictures while we were gone. Definitely would use again!”
“Allison is a great sitter for my dog Maisie. Very communicative during her time here and leaves my home in much better shape than when I left. Definitely a keeper!”
“Thank you Dawn for caring for Kirby so well. You have a gentle intuitive way to calm our senior dog, and we knew he was well cared for and loved.”
“Our dog is a little nervous and he seemed to do great with Molly staying with him for the weekend! We got periodic photo updates so we could see how he was doing. We’d definitely have Molly stay with him again!”
“Christina was able to come through in a pinch for me and Cora! She was so understanding and accommodating. She made sure to communicate about how she was doing and was extra sensitive to Cora’s extra needs, making sure to get her medication on time! I would definitely have her come stay with Cora again.”
“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!”
“Andrea is fantastic! She left our house extremely clean, sent lots of updates, & overall we felt so secure in leaving our dog with her for a long weekend :)”
“Zaira was wonderful with my pups! She stopped by earlier in the day to meet the pups and get the lay of the land and I really appreciated that. She was very professional and courteous and cared for my pups in a very loving way. Making them relaxed and comfortable. Zaira has great communication skills and kept my piece of mind with pictures and kept me informed while I was away. I would re-book with her without hesitation.”
“We would highly recommend Jess to anyone who needs a pet sitter. She was easy to communicate with. She sent us daily updates and pictures like we requested. She was respectful of our home and kept it nice and tidy. We didn't have any worries leaving town with her watching our house and dog. We met her prior to hiring her which put our minds at ease. She bonded with our dog and I would say my dog misses having her here. We will definitely hire her again the next time we leave town.”
“I am definitely a helicopter parent when it comes to Pickles, but Javon was the best sitter ever. Can’t wait to have them back to hang out with our little cream puff.”
“Katlin was able to help me out in a pinch. She was great with the dogs and communication. I was able to enjoy the quick trip knowing she was there for them. Will definitely use again!”
“Pete did an excellent job with our fur babies while we were away! Even our bashful cat Petunia succumbed to his charms. Pete sent us photos multiple times while we were gone. It was reassuring to see our fur-kids doing well. The house was well maintained upon our return. We will be reaching out again to book with Pete.”
“Charisse was the best! Super communicative and sent lots of pictures! Came around the same times each day to keep your dog on a normal schedule!”
“Lisa did a great job keeping in touch and sending pictures. Our house was clean and the dogs were in good order when we got home. We were very happy with the experience. Thank you Lisa!”
“Sophia was great! She stayed with Tiffany while we Al were out of town for the holidays and when we got home Tiffany was so happy and calm. I’m always nervous leaving our senior girl with anyone, but Sophia sent us updates and pictures and made sure everything went smoothly.”
“Great communication, both during and following. Gemma was obviously happy and well cared for.”
About: 1 year of professional dog and cat daycare and boarding experience. 2 years of dog and cat fostering including disabled kittens. Current loving home of 2 cats and a dog. I'm currently living at home after high-school and am unemployed. I used to work at a dog and cat daycare and boarding facility, but decided I wanted to make my own schedule. I'm not very social besides with animals so my schedule is open and flexible. I own 2 cats and a dog so I'm unable to board or pet sit at my own house, but I can travel to your house and look after your furry friend in an environment I'm sure they're more comfortable in anyway.
“Raelyn took excellent care of our Lab while we were out of town. She provided lots of updates with pictures and very communicative with us. We have already rebooked her!”
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Victoria B.
Star Sitter
“Victoria is the utmost professional when it comes to the quality of care for your fur babies. She is attentive and responsive. Sends lots of pics. Most importantly, she relieves any stress you may have leaving your pets for any amount of time. Will gladly use her services again.”
Mackenzie W.Star Sitter
“Our pups seem to love Anthony. They are always so tired, relaxed and happy when we get home. Definitely would recommend Anthony and Mackenzie!”
Nadine H.
“We booked Nadine last minute for a trip for our dog. She was great about sending updates and pictures while we were gone. Definitely would use again!”
Allison G.Star Sitter
“Allison is a great sitter for my dog Maisie. Very communicative during her time here and leaves my home in much better shape than when I left. Definitely a keeper!”
Dawn B.
“Thank you Dawn for caring for Kirby so well. You have a gentle intuitive way to calm our senior dog, and we knew he was well cared for and loved.”
Molly B.
“Our dog is a little nervous and he seemed to do great with Molly staying with him for the weekend! We got periodic photo updates so we could see how he was doing. We’d definitely have Molly stay with him again!”
Christina U.Star Sitter
“Christina was able to come through in a pinch for me and Cora! She was so understanding and accommodating. She made sure to communicate about how she was doing and was extra sensitive to Cora’s extra needs, making sure to get her medication on time! I would definitely have her come stay with Cora again.”
Jessica D.Star Sitter
“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!”
Andrea M.Star Sitter
“Andrea is fantastic! She left our house extremely clean, sent lots of updates, & overall we felt so secure in leaving our dog with her for a long weekend :)”
Zaira C.
“Zaira was wonderful with my pups! She stopped by earlier in the day to meet the pups and get the lay of the land and I really appreciated that. She was very professional and courteous and cared for my pups in a very loving way. Making them relaxed and comfortable. Zaira has great communication skills and kept my piece of mind with pictures and kept me informed while I was away. I would re-book with her without hesitation.”
Jess P.Star Sitter
“We would highly recommend Jess to anyone who needs a pet sitter. She was easy to communicate with. She sent us daily updates and pictures like we requested. She was respectful of our home and kept it nice and tidy. We didn't have any worries leaving town with her watching our house and dog. We met her prior to hiring her which put our minds at ease. She bonded with our dog and I would say my dog misses having her here. We will definitely hire her again the next time we leave town.”
Javon L.Star Sitter
“I am definitely a helicopter parent when it comes to Pickles, but Javon was the best sitter ever. Can’t wait to have them back to hang out with our little cream puff.”
Katlin S.Star Sitter
“Katlin was able to help me out in a pinch. She was great with the dogs and communication. I was able to enjoy the quick trip knowing she was there for them. Will definitely use again!”
Pete L.
“Pete did an excellent job with our fur babies while we were away! Even our bashful cat Petunia succumbed to his charms. Pete sent us photos multiple times while we were gone. It was reassuring to see our fur-kids doing well. The house was well maintained upon our return. We will be reaching out again to book with Pete.”
Charisse H.
“Charisse was the best! Super communicative and sent lots of pictures! Came around the same times each day to keep your dog on a normal schedule!”
Lisa D.
“Lisa did a great job keeping in touch and sending pictures. Our house was clean and the dogs were in good order when we got home. We were very happy with the experience. Thank you Lisa!”
Sophia W.
“Sophia was great! She stayed with Tiffany while we Al were out of town for the holidays and when we got home Tiffany was so happy and calm. I’m always nervous leaving our senior girl with anyone, but Sophia sent us updates and pictures and made sure everything went smoothly.”
Rachel S.
“Great communication, both during and following. Gemma was obviously happy and well cared for.”
Katherine P.Star Sitter
About: 1 year of professional dog and cat daycare and boarding experience. 2 years of dog and cat fostering including disabled kittens. Current loving home of 2 cats and a dog. I'm currently living at home after high-school and am unemployed. I used to work at a dog and cat daycare and boarding facility, but decided I wanted to make my own schedule. I'm not very social besides with animals so my schedule is open and flexible. I own 2 cats and a dog so I'm unable to board or pet sit at my own house, but I can travel to your house and look after your furry friend in an environment I'm sure they're more comfortable in anyway.
Raelyn W.
“Raelyn took excellent care of our Lab while we were out of town. She provided lots of updates with pictures and very communicative with us. We have already rebooked her!”
Westwood pet parents share their Rover experiences
My previous Rover moved out of state, so I found Dawn and am so pleased! She understood my situation with my old ARL adoptee and didn't make me seem like a crazy cat lady :) She stayed over-nights with him and was able to also bring him out of his shell (and hiding) after just one visit. We met a few weeks before for the arrangement and I found her to be very conscientious and easy to communicate with. I'd definitely recommend and will be seeing about another vacation for me!
Charisse was the best! Super communicative and sent lots of pictures! Came around the same times each day to keep your dog on a normal schedule!
Sophia did an amazing job of taking care of our dogs and our house while I was out of town. Sophia was very attentive and accommodating. I highly recommend using Sophia’s services!
Libby did great at checking in with us while we were out of town. She was very accommodating and attentive and made our time away from our boys stress free. Highly recommend and we will definitely be booking again soon!
Lisa is super sweet and was very diligent about sending pics of my sweet babies! I know my dogs (especially one in particular) can be kind of a shy guy and she was able to coax him out and by the end of the stay he was sitting in close proximity to her. I’d definitely recommend Lisa and will be using her again!
Samm and my dogs got to be best friends during the housesit! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Definitely only using Samm in the future!
Gretchen did such a great job of helping us be at ease while we were out of town. We had never used River, and she was great about sending updates and letting us know how our pup was doing. Would absolutely book again!
Melinda was great! She sent photos while we were gone and offered to stop back over to let him out if we were going to be later than planned arriving home. We would definitely rebook with her in the future.
Hassannah was great to work with! I know that my 4 dogs (from 10 years to a puppy) can be a handful and she did it perfectly. She was on time with the booking times. She even was responding to text before she even had to be at my house. When we got home the house was just how we left it!! She was the perfect person for the job. We will be using her again!
Kelli was so great with my pups! We loved the updates and pictures! She was thorough and it was clear that the pups and our house were well cared for while we were away!
Camille did a great job watching Worm. He is an energetic guy and she did a wonderful job making sure he was enriched and well cared for during our weekend away. He seemed sufficiently tired out when we came home and happy. Camille was responsive and easy to communicate with.
Another great stay for our Sandy. April is our favorite rover sitter. Highly recommend her. Responsible, respectful, loves our Sandy. Goes the extra mile.
Adriana was amazing; not only with the animals but with our home as well. She was incredibly respectful when it came to the type of care I wanted and went above and beyond with communicating everything with me. She will definitely be our number 1 Rover gal now!:)
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Frequently asked questions about Rover
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple house sitters about your booking. Typically, house sitters on Rover respond in under an hour.
Experience can vary widely from house sitter to house sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing house sitters available 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
- 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.
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