Dog Boarding in Ames
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1. Nicole S.
“Nicole and her family took great care of my dog. I received lots of pictures and even a video of him. I will definitely use them again! Knowing he's getting attention really eases my mind since he is the baby of our family. Thank you Nicole!”
2. Brooke & Brent B.
“Im very happy with the care Joey received during his stay, Brooke gave Joey amazing care! I highly recommend Brooke and Brent. I’m so thankful to find someone I can trust. I will use them again!”
3. Carson D.
“These guys are the greatest pet sitters ever!!! My Mia had a most excellent time staying with Carson & her husband!!! Super nice, down to earth care givers!!! Sent us many photos including one with Mia sitting on one of their laps & another one with Mia & there dog Sissy!!! Super nice to make pet friends while we are away!!! We will definitely have them watch Mia, the next time we are out of town!!! THANK YOU!!!!!”
4. Samantha M.
“Samantha was amazing! She send me photos and updates of Carl and was so helpful to do a late pickup because of my flight delay. I would definitely feel safe and happy if I get to board Carl with her.”
5. Kelly O.
“It’s our first time, our dog, Ty was staying with Kelly. Kelly is so great in taking care of Ty, she took Ty for walk and watched what he needed, also sending us updates and pictures of Ty. We feel very comfortable living Ty in Kelly’s care. We will definitely using Kelly’s service again in our future needs.”
6. Steve & Tilaine G.
“We were nervous leaving our semi-newly adopted puppy anywhere, but also wanted to visit family for the holidays that we had not seen in awhile. We couldn't have chosen a better family! The whole family took such great care of our Mango with lots of love, runs, and snuggles. Thank you for all the pics! Helped my kids make it through our trip!”
7. Lewis C.
“Lewis was an absolute sweetheart that cared for our 4 month old pup. Being from out of town, he was kind enough to set up a virtual meet and greet beforehand. He sent updates with pictures every couple of hours and made sure our pup had the best time! Overall we would highly recommend Lewis as a trustworthy caretaker!”
8. Paige N.
“Paige is kind and sweet, she won my Java's heart. He is slow to warm to people and he took to her very quickly. It because she is patient and caring. She was very communicative, while I was away I was very relaxed about Java, even during a tornado warning she kept me informed and he trusted her to take shelter. I would recommend her without question. She's amazing.”
9. Mallory C.
“Mallory is a game changer for us. I boarded my recently adopted pup with her for two days. I have struggled with this sweet and wonderful pooch and I shared my woes with Mallory. She was empathetic and put up with the accidents that I hoped would never happen during my pups stay. Not only that, Mallory gave me better advice and help with training than anywhere I have gotten with my referrals for help with several unexpected behavioral issues. When I picked my dog up, after I vented about the situation with her behavior, Mallory had us go for a walk together with my dog so we could work on some behavior issues that have caused me a lot of stress since adopting my baby a month ago. This is above and beyond. My dog is so content and behaving so well since she has been home. This was only for boarding. Mallory has been key in making Echo a part of our home. She truly went above and beyond for us. Thank you, Mal!”
10. Sherrie M.
“Sherrie took great care of Piper while we were away. She thought of every possible need for Piper’s stay and we received regular updates throughout the week. It was clear Piper was in good hands, and enjoyed her time with Sherrie.”
11. Gina G.
“Gina was the perfect person to leave our dog with! She sent updates and some pictures throughout his stay! She has a beautiful back yard that he could run around in, and she even took him for walks! Even though he was happy to see us and come home, I think he loved being spoiled with attention all weekend! Highly recommend Gina to anyone, and we will definitely use her again!!!”
12. Alex H.
“Alex was wonderful! I needed to make a last minute booking and Alex was able to fit Penny in for the night! Alex was also very communicative and kept me up to date on Penny.”
13. Jalyn C.
“Jalyn was great with Charlie. He was happy when I picked him up after two days with Jalyn and her boyfriend. And, he was tired - which is always good. Would definitely take Charlie to Jalyn again. Thank you!”
14. Jacquelyn D.
“We absolutely loved having our Weimaraner, Hollis stay with Jacquelyn and her family! We felt so comfortable leaving her and Hollis enjoyed her time with them as well! There was never a doubt that she was safe and in excellent hands with them. We will definitely be rebooking with Jacquelyn every time we need to leave our Hollis.”
15. Lindsey R.
“Lindsey and family took excellent care of our pups and welcomed them like their own! Sweet family! Highly recommend! We will be requesting them again”
16. Cody C.
About: I grew up watching and pet sitting for friends and family, I have watched snakes up to pit bulls and chickens, if you need help with getting you're baby out for walks while at work or a day night sitter I can help! I work part time so in the evenings I am free to check in on ur fur child/ children! Treats kisses and snuggles are a must! I ask that you leave me a list of what ur baby would need or speak to me about it before I arrive. Thank you!
17. Nicole W.
“Nicole and her family were so great with our 6 month old cavachon. They loved on her like she was their own. We knew from our first visit to their home, that they were a perfect fit! Piper was so worn out from all the love and attention she received, she fell asleep on our 5 minute drive home. We will definitely be back!”
18. Briana M.
“This was our first time using Rover, and Briana was wonderful from start to finish! Our dog Wrangler was very well taken care of by her and her family for 4 days. She sent daily progress reports and photos and he came home with artwork he made for us and a new ball and dog toy. ❤️. She’s very quick to respond. I would highly recommend her!”
19. Manuel R.
“Manuel and Magdalena took such care of our cats!! I got pictures and videos to show how they were doing and it looks like they had a great time :) I would absolutely recommend them!”
20. Amy & Casey S.
“Our fur baby had a wonderful time while we were gone. He clearly got his exercise with Duke because he slept hard when we brought him home. Flyer was well cared for and very happy.”
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Sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a sitter for dog boarding in Ames on Rover as of Jul 2024 was about $35 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your and your dog’s needs.
As of Jul 2024, 233 sitters provided dog boarding in Ames. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect sitter near you. As a reminder, dog boarding sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your dog’s safety.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple sitters about your booking. Typically, 88% of Ames dog boarding sitters respond in under an hour.
Sitters who provide dog boarding in Ames have an average of 17 years of experience. Dog boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 10 repeat clients. Experience can vary from sitter to sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare sitters in Ames.
Rover makes it easy to find Ames dog boarding sitters to provide loving care from their own home. The background-checked, 5-star sitters you can find on Rover will welcome your dog into their home when you’re away—whether it’s just for the weekend or longer. Dog boarding is great for:
- Dogs of all ages and abilities, including puppies
- Pet parents looking for a safe, loving alternative to a kennel
- Dogs who’d love to socialize with their sitter’s pets
There are 233 dog boarding sitters in Ames on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In Ames, 100% of sitters offer daily exercise, 92% offer medication administration, and 88% have experience with senior dogs and dogs with special needs. We know each dog is unique and may have specific care instructions. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect dog boarding sitter near you. As a reminder, sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your dog’s safety.
Yes! Sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your dog boarding sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your 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 dog boarding sitter requested to cancel this booking, then they need to cancel from their account. Please contact them via Rover Messages.
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