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“Hailey was very sweet and professional. She stayed with our dog for a very last minute weekend booking. She was immediately warm and friendly with my dog who had a great weekend! Thanks Hailey!”


“Allyson is absolutely fantastic and took such incredible care of our pups! She was comfortable with their food and medication schedule and sent great updates with photos! We are so grateful for her willingness to watch out furbabies while we are out of town.”


“Izabelle went above and beyond for us. We needed a dogsitter for our wedding day, and she brought our dog to our venue and watched him the rest of the night. Harvey absolutely loves her and it was comforting to know he was well taken care of. I can’t recommend Izabelle enough!”


“Courtney was great! Communicated well, sent lots of pictures and videos, and made sure our dogs were well taken care of. Our dogs were happy and excited and the house looks as we left it. Will definitely use Courtney again in the future.”


“Kylee is an exceptional dog sitter! She was incredibly patient and communicative, keeping us updated with lots of pictures. Even though our dog was a bit of a handful and rowdy during her visit, Kylee went above and beyond. She was honest and respectful throughout the entire process. I highly recommend her services to anyone looking for a reliable and caring dog sitter.”


“Jessica is now our go to for our dogs and is great with them, even with our somewhat difficult Emmy😬 Her communication is top notch and she is very proactive in making sure every detail is coordinated.”


About: I currently work as a vet assistant. I love training dogs and worked at the Minnesota Guide Dog Breeding Center. Dogs make my heart full! I’m working part time, so I do have plenty of time to put towards caring for your pets! I am available most of the time for early mornings, mid day, afternoons, and evenings. I have a 2 nervous and shy dogs at home. I learned how to read dogs’ and cats’ body language. I will alway gauge a dogs/cats body language before interacting with them. Of course I still love to have fun and play with both cats and dogs!

“Kenna exceeded all of our expectations for the care of our dog. We will never be able to choose another sitter because they will never top the care Kenna provided for us. She was diligent with several daily walks throughout the day as well as recording his meds being administered. If anyone deserves a Top Sitter badge, it’s Kenna.”


“Treva is one of the best dog/house sitters we’ve had and we have used multiple Rover sitters in the past. We have an elderly dog with mobility issues that I was concerned about and she kept me posted and sent multiple pictures frequently which I requested. She spent the most time with our dogs than any other sitters we’ve had. She also went above and beyond with our house. The only downside is one of my dogs won’t even look at me she’s so mad I’m not Treva 🤣! Highly, highly recommend. We will definitely be using her again! Thank you from Kim, Bart, Ebony, Yoda and especially Bree ❤️!”


“Jeanette did a fantastic job taking care of our old girl! She was very communicative, open to last minute adjustments, and kept us apprised on how our pup was doing! Highly recommend and will absolutely book with her again.”

“We really appreciated Maya’s consistent communication and pictures of our pups! When she ran into a hiccup, she remained calm, flexible, and persistent. She made us feel so much better about leaving our dogs for a week.”


About: At the age 16 I got my first job at a doggie daycare connected to a vet clinic. At the location I was apart of the doggie day care as well as their boarding services. After just over a year at that location, I decided to move on a different doggie day care and stayed there for 6 months doing about the same thing. I am currently a senior studying at Iowa state university. I am majoring in animal ecology. I have a fairly relaxed schedule and try to fit walks/visits in where I can! I have dog sat for plenty of my family friends and listen very well to instructions. I know how important a schedule and structure can be for an animal so I do my best to make sure things are just like they are when the parents are home.

About: I’m certified in Fear Free Animal Handling, providing safe and comfortable care for pets! I also work as an intern in a Veterinary clinic and currently am studying for Vet School. I’ve also worked with feral to domesticated pets, large and small, so I’ve got experience in almost pet! I’m hoping to have some extra cash on the side from school and work, and can make most situations work, I just need a sizeable notice. My most free days are Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and sometimes weekends! For now I cannot board any pets, however, I’m more than happy to do feeding for many pets, help with medication administration, litter cleaning, and overall provide a few hours of attention and play time either in home or outside, though this depends on my current workload, however again, with enough notice I can make it work!

“Erin was so sweet, caring and energetic. She was amazing with my cat and dog while we were out of town. She came over for a meet and greet a few days before and my dog was obsessed with her. We were so pleased with her care and she went above and beyond for them, she sent us updates and photos throughout the day. I definitely recommend Erin if you are looking for someone to be reliable and care for your pets when you’re away!”


“Beth is amazing, trustworthy, and our dogs had such a great time with her. She has excellent communication and can do it all when it comes to dogs. Both our senior dog and younger dog loved spending time with her. We would definitely book again!”


About: I’ve been taking care of dogs since I was eight years old.. I helped work on my grandfathers farm. My grandfather, and my stepfather both had hunting dogs. My grandfather also raised greyhounds, and I was responsible for caring for them.. I have Pet care and grooming experience . ( We groom our Dogs at home) experience with Training puppies ,and senior Dogs . I have a doodle , and my Stepdaughter has a pitbull at home. I will do my best to take care of your dogs needs. I am available 3-4 days a week, and some weekends. I have plenty of time for walks and Drop in visits. I would love to play with your pups and spend quality time with them. I live in a duplex. We don’t have much of a yard. I live very close to a park. When I’m walking dogs, I like to change up the routine as far as where we are walking to.
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Hailey C.

“Hailey was very sweet and professional. She stayed with our dog for a very last minute weekend booking. She was immediately warm and friendly with my dog who had a great weekend! Thanks Hailey!”


Allyson R.Star Sitter

“Allyson is absolutely fantastic and took such incredible care of our pups! She was comfortable with their food and medication schedule and sent great updates with photos! We are so grateful for her willingness to watch out furbabies while we are out of town.”


Izabelle D.

“Izabelle went above and beyond for us. We needed a dogsitter for our wedding day, and she brought our dog to our venue and watched him the rest of the night. Harvey absolutely loves her and it was comforting to know he was well taken care of. I can’t recommend Izabelle enough!”


Courtney D.

“Courtney was great! Communicated well, sent lots of pictures and videos, and made sure our dogs were well taken care of. Our dogs were happy and excited and the house looks as we left it. Will definitely use Courtney again in the future.”


Kylee S.Star Sitter

“Kylee is an exceptional dog sitter! She was incredibly patient and communicative, keeping us updated with lots of pictures. Even though our dog was a bit of a handful and rowdy during her visit, Kylee went above and beyond. She was honest and respectful throughout the entire process. I highly recommend her services to anyone looking for a reliable and caring dog sitter.”


Teagan W.

“Teagan did great with our dog Millie. Sent occasional pictures so we could see her and know she was okay.”


Sophia S.

“Sophia was so kinda and took such good care of my anxious pup while i was away for a few days! Would 100%percent recommend her to take care of your furry friend!”


Mackenzie B.

“Thanks for taking such great care of our pack! 🐕🐕🐕”


Jessica M.Star Sitter

“Jessica is now our go to for our dogs and is great with them, even with our somewhat difficult Emmy😬 Her communication is top notch and she is very proactive in making sure every detail is coordinated.”


Grace N.
“Grace is my absolute first choice for any and all pet care!! She’s extremely knowledgeable about basic care procedures and veterinary practices, and I know my dog, Junie, is in excellent hands with her. She’s loving and compassionate, and definitely one of Junie’s favorite people!”


Kenna H.

“Kenna exceeded all of our expectations for the care of our dog. We will never be able to choose another sitter because they will never top the care Kenna provided for us. She was diligent with several daily walks throughout the day as well as recording his meds being administered. If anyone deserves a Top Sitter badge, it’s Kenna.”


Olivia O.

“Olivia was wonderful. Excellent communication and updates while I was gone. Very conscientious, responsible and reliable. I would/will hire her again in a minute!”


Treva S.

“Treva is one of the best dog/house sitters we’ve had and we have used multiple Rover sitters in the past. We have an elderly dog with mobility issues that I was concerned about and she kept me posted and sent multiple pictures frequently which I requested. She spent the most time with our dogs than any other sitters we’ve had. She also went above and beyond with our house. The only downside is one of my dogs won’t even look at me she’s so mad I’m not Treva 🤣! Highly, highly recommend. We will definitely be using her again! Thank you from Kim, Bart, Ebony, Yoda and especially Bree ❤️!”


Jeanette V.
“Jeanette did a fantastic job taking care of our old girl! She was very communicative, open to last minute adjustments, and kept us apprised on how our pup was doing! Highly recommend and will absolutely book with her again.”


Maya M.

“We really appreciated Maya’s consistent communication and pictures of our pups! When she ran into a hiccup, she remained calm, flexible, and persistent. She made us feel so much better about leaving our dogs for a week.”


Cassidy L.
“Cassidy was our go to girl every time we could get her for our dog Fin. She is truly one of a kind and will do a fantastic job watching your pets.”


Rebecca L.
About: I’m certified in Fear Free Animal Handling, providing safe and comfortable care for pets! I also work as an intern in a Veterinary clinic and currently am studying for Vet School. I’ve also worked with feral to domesticated pets, large and small, so I’ve got experience in almost pet! I’m hoping to have some extra cash on the side from school and work, and can make most situations work, I just need a sizeable notice. My most free days are Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and sometimes weekends! For now I cannot board any pets, however, I’m more than happy to do feeding for many pets, help with medication administration, litter cleaning, and overall provide a few hours of attention and play time either in home or outside, though this depends on my current workload, however again, with enough notice I can make it work!


Erin H.Star Sitter

“Erin was so sweet, caring and energetic. She was amazing with my cat and dog while we were out of town. She came over for a meet and greet a few days before and my dog was obsessed with her. We were so pleased with her care and she went above and beyond for them, she sent us updates and photos throughout the day. I definitely recommend Erin if you are looking for someone to be reliable and care for your pets when you’re away!”


Bethany V.

“Beth is amazing, trustworthy, and our dogs had such a great time with her. She has excellent communication and can do it all when it comes to dogs. Both our senior dog and younger dog loved spending time with her. We would definitely book again!”


Samantha R.
About: I’ve been taking care of dogs since I was eight years old.. I helped work on my grandfathers farm. My grandfather, and my stepfather both had hunting dogs. My grandfather also raised greyhounds, and I was responsible for caring for them.. I have Pet care and grooming experience . ( We groom our Dogs at home) experience with Training puppies ,and senior Dogs . I have a doodle , and my Stepdaughter has a pitbull at home. I will do my best to take care of your dogs needs. I am available 3-4 days a week, and some weekends. I have plenty of time for walks and Drop in visits. I would love to play with your pups and spend quality time with them. I live in a duplex. We don’t have much of a yard. I live very close to a park. When I’m walking dogs, I like to change up the routine as far as where we are walking to.
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House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Ames on Rover as of Aug 2025 was about $40 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 Aug 2025, there are 338 house sitters in Ames. 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, 88% of Ames house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Ames have an average of 15 years of experience. House sitters with repeat customers have an average of 3 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 Ames.
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. Ames 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.
