Pet Sitting & Drop Ins in Westwood, Des Moines, IA
Book a pet sitter to stop by your home a few times a day to feed and play with your dog.
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1. Monica D.
“As always, Monica was so great with our dogs while we were away on our honeymoon. She went above and beyond for us—even watering an indoor plant for us, and offering to add on an impromptu drop in visit because of an impending tornado warning/thunder storm! Her notes were specific and in depth. Our dogs clearly love her. We have two rovers we sincerely trust, and she is one of them! Thanks Monica!”
2. Shelly E.
“Shelly was absolutely wonderful with my cat, Cupcake. She was a quick learner and was able to do her subcutaneous fluids while I was away. Shelly is definitely an animal lover and has a friendly presence. My grumpy old lady Cupcake really enjoyed her coming by! Her communication is awesome and she gave me thorough updates. I highly recommend her to watch your fur babies!”
3. Lori G.
“Laurie did a great job with the girls. I love all the pictures she sent to us while we were gone. I will definitely call her again for my next trip.”
4. Troy D.
“Troy has been nothing but amazing, not only with our dog but with everything he does! Our pup is a bit people selective and moose was comfortable in no time due to Troy being patient and knowledgeable about how to handle a more reactive dog. My husband and I would 100% recommend him to take care of your furry friend too! He is always on time and makes sure he leaves the house cleaner then when he got there!”
5. Cory W.
“Cory is an exceptional dog sitter! He took wonderful care of our energetic Aussie, keeping us informed every step of the way. He even handled a small accident in the house with professionalism and ease. Highly recommend!”
6. Javon L.
“Javon is always so great with my pups! I am confident they are being cared for and loved while I’m out and there are always wonderful pictures at the end of the day. Highly recommend!”
7. Jeremy G.
“Jeremy is outstanding! He went above and beyond to ensure that Ernie was taken care of while I was out of town. His communication and timeliness was much appreciated. I felt at ease knowing Ernie was in good hands! A+++”
8. Lisa W.
“Lisa was wonderful! This was my first time using Rover and she made it so easy to work with her. She went above and beyond what I asked her to do and made me feel very comfortable leaving my cat. Will definitely be using her again :)”
9. Ky R.
“We love Ky!! She is very communicative, thoughtful, timely, polite, and amazing with our (crazy) puppy! Our pup loves when she comes over, she spends good quality time with her, and communicates very well with us throughout her visits. We will continue to book with Ky as long as she’s available! Highly recommend ⭐️”
10. Andrea M.
“Andrea was on time for each visit and went above and beyond with the communication and photos! Looking forward to having her back for any future needs. Thank you!!!!”
11. Aleasha B.
“Aleasha is the best! She was able to do a next day check-in on my pup Milo! I appreciate the last minute help when I had to go out of town! Thank you again!”
12. Morgan H.
“Morgan has been great with our pup! Will definitely be using her again for drop ins. Quick and easy bookings when we need someone last minute :)”
13. Jessica D.
“Jessica is amazing. I had flight troubles and had to add trips. she covered for me without any problems and played with my pup even in sub freezing temps. If I have to go on a trip without my pup again I will be calling Jessica right up”
14. Cory G.
“We just returned from a 2 week trip, and Cory provided care for our 5 cats. He did a fabulous job! 3 of the cats were elusive, but the other 2 warmed up to him. He saw to all of their needs, and also fed the birds and squirrels for us. He did all we asked of him, and I was confident that they were in good hands. I highly recommend Cory, and will reach out to him for future needs. Thank you, Cory for the great job.”
15. Christina B.
“christina was awesome!! she put so many cute pictures of my cats and was great at responding :) she also spent so much time with them and kept me in the loop with everything! i really appreciate her and would definitely book again!!”
16. Nichole H.
“Nichole was great with our cats and put extra effort into making sure our cats were taken of despite our cat offering some challenges. She was awesome at communicating with us too!”
17. Alexandra H.
“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.”
18. Courtney C.
“Courtney was very quick to reply to my booking request, and was able to accommodate my need for a same-day drop in. She was a great communicator, and took some fun pictures of my pup for the Rover Card. I will definitely book with her again!”
19. Jenea V.
“Jenea was awesome! We were on vacation for over a week and Jenea did drop in visits twice a day for us! Her communication was great! She sent us updates throughout the day and lots of pictures my kids loved looking at! She went above and beyond and we will definitely use her services again!”
20. Cady S.
About: I've raised three of my own dogs and many cats. I used to work with barn cats and cattle dogs as well. I also keep and love fish and will take care of them. I'm currently unemployed but looking for a job. I just graduated high school. I spend almost all my time taking care of my own pets. Half of my yard is fenced and has a pond that my dogs play in at times. Dogs will likely spend most of the time inside the house if they are unable to swim for safety reasons but they will be taken for walks and able to play outside under supervision. Dogs will be given lots of options of toys to play with and will be able to play with my dogs as well.
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Frequently asked questions about Rover
Pet sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a pet sitter in Westwood on Rover as of Jul 2024 was about $18 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 Jul 2024, there are 149 pet sitters in Westwood. 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, 88% of Westwood pet sitters respond in under an hour.
Pet sitters in Westwood have an average of 17 years of experience. Pet sitters with repeat customers have an average of 5 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 Westwood.
Rover makes it easy to find Westwood 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 149 pet sitters in Westwood on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your pet! We understand that each pet is unique and may require specific instructions. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect pet sitter near you. As a reminder, all pet sitters on Rover have been background checked and screened 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.
