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“We had a wonderful experience with Brianna! She kept us consistently updated with messages and photos, which gave us real peace of mind while we were away. What really stood out was her attentiveness and compassion, especially when Mochi was a little sick. She went above and beyond to make sure he was comfortable and kept us informed. We're super grateful and we would absolutely trust her with Mochi again. Highly recommend!”
“Belle was very kind and I felt comfortable leaving Capone & Leo with her. When we came home, the boys were very happy and I could tell they liked having Belle with them as they were calm & comtent. Very quick to respond!”
“Paulina did a fabulous job taking care of our dog and senior cat. We are so grateful for her patience while our dog adjusted to her. 10/10 recommend her as a sitter for anxious animals! :)”
“Another great time for our pups with Jessica, this time for over a week. The house was spotless when we returned to happy dogs. And we appreciate the pictures when we are traveling, highly recommend!”
“I have had Hailey dog and house sit a few times, and I cannot recommend her enough. She’s wonderful with my pups and very responsible. Her care for my babies gives me the peace of mind I need to enjoy my vacation or complete my work. If you want the same peace of mind, consider Hailey to sit for you!”
“We cannot thank Allyson enough for taking such wonderful care of our Veera! She followed all our care instructions meticulously and went above and beyond when an unexpected water leak occurred in our ceiling, handling the situation promptly and responsibly. Throughout our trip, she kept us updated with daily messages and adorable pictures, giving us peace of mind knowing Veera was in great hands. We truly appreciate her attentiveness and dedication—highly recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable and caring sitter!”
“Ashlee did a wonderful job house sitting for us for a weekend! Our dogs were well taken care of, she sent us photo/video updates, and kept our home very neat and tidy. We couldn't ask for anything more!”
“Quinn was absolutely amazing with our pups! We had a last minute trip that required someone to stay with our dogs at our house for 7 days and Quinn went over and beyond. She took our dogs to the apartment dog park daily and played with them for hours. Would recommend Quinn to anyone needing a loyal pet sitter who will treat your animals like her own. When we returned she washed all the bed sheets and tidy up the house so we returned to a clean home.”
About: I have taken care of animals, in and outside of vet clinics, since I was 14 years old. I’ve cared for a variety of animals such as dogs, cats, rabbits, goats, chickens, and sheep. I’ve had many housesitting experiences outside of Rover and I’ve handled many responsibilities like monitoring and administering medications. My main goal is to keep the owner’s pets stress free and allow owners to leave their pets knowing they are being cared for. I am an Iowa state student. I have many days where I’m free or breaks in my schedule to allow me to check on animals or take them on walks. In the clients home I follow whatever works best for the owner and their pet. If that means crating when being left alone that is what I do. If that means taking them on walks at a certain time or not allowing them in certain rooms or on furniture I make sure to always follow the rules set by the owner.
“Kiana truly went above and beyond in caring for my pup. She was incredibly patient and made the whole experience stress free, and she was wonderfully accommodating with scheduling, working around my timings without any hassle. My pup was happy and well cared for the entire time, she sent pictures throughout the day. I would highly recommend Kiana to anyone looking for someone reliable and caring.”
About: I have owned a dog since I was 7, along with helped local families by watching their dogs while on vacation. Along with during college, helping a breeder with her pups and personal dogs ranging from 1 day old to 12 years old. I am currently working an internship 3 days a week. I am completely free on my days off with just trips to the gym and local coffee shops. I am willing to spends time playing with dogs and going for walks on my days off due to having an open schedule. I am comfortable coming to other houses to make sure their dogs stay less stressed and feel for comfortable in their surroundings. I take them for walks in the neighborhood on leashes.
About: I have grown up and still have cats and dogs of my own. As well as cared for many other peoples cats and dogs so they could be out of town. I ensure you that I am experienced in the pet sitting field and will make your feline and K- Nine as happy as possible. I am currently a student at Iowa State university so my schedule is very flexible. I will be able to take care of all your pets and homes as much as need or as much as you would like me to! I am willing to commute to homes to care for pets and any thing else in your homes that need a little TLC! I am unable to board pets at my own home but am more than willing to come to yours!
“I rarely leave my pets with non-family members, and it was such a relief finding Devin and Kelsey to stay with them for an extended stay. They were more than willing to come over for multiple drop-in visits prior to my trip to spend time with me personally, learn the pets’ routines, and let my dog and cat get to know and enjoy them. They’re kind, responsible people with a definite way with animals and commitment to their care. We communicated daily and the pictures of obviously happy pets were very much appreciated. I fully anticipate having them back for future visits! Thanks so much you two!!”
About: I have been taking care of dogs of all sizes and cats for 5 years now. I have worked with dogs that have many triggers and also have experience with puppies. I am currently a student at Iowa State. I don’t have too many classes so my schedule is pretty open! I will have plenty of time to play with and hangout with your pups! I am not able to watch pets outside of your home as I live in an apartment that does not allow pets but if you need me to stay with your pets, I will respect all of your rules for your pets and your house.
Over 408 pet parents in Ames have booked house sitting
Ames pet parents share their Rover experiences
We were gone for a week and Hailey did a great job taking care of our dog. She is a nervous dog and was very comfortable with Hailey. Hailey was very attentive and sent lots of updates which was great. She even made sure to be there with our dog during a long storm so that she wouldn't be scared. Overall we are very happy with Hailey's care of our pet and definitely would recommend her.
Amiree was an amazing pet sitter for two weeks at our home. Our dog is a bit neurotic (and probably was a bit more than she bargained for) but Amiree was kind and understanding, and tried to keep her routine as close as normal - despite thunderstorms making everything infinitely more difficult. She gave twice daily updates with pictures and left our home exactly as she found it. We would highly recommend her to anyone looking for an overnight pet sitter.
Erin was amazing and went above and beyond for our dog! We knew he was well cared for and was getting all the cuddles while we were gone. She even helped clean up some storm debris and other house chores we didn’t even ask her to. We will definitely be using her again!!
Quinn was great with Pluto! Pluto is very high energy and is working on learning her manners. Quinn did a great job managing her excitement and was happy to keep up with Pluto. She had excellent communication the whole time and I was super comfortable having her take care of Pluto and be in our home.
MEGAN did a great job with our doggo. She kept in communication when she had questions and shared some fun photos of her time with our doggo. We came home to a happy and relaxed pup! Would recommend her to anyone looking for detailed oriented dogsitter and caring for your pet like it's her own.
Truly a loving and caring couple of people. They provided constant updates about our pets, went above and beyond by cleaning up accidents, and made sure both our dog and cats experienced as little stress as possible while we were away. They also took some great photos and stayed in close touch throughout, which really helped ease the separation anxiety for both our pets and us. We came home to happy, well cared for animals. We couldn’t be more grateful for the attention and compassion they showed and wouldn't hesitate to schedule with them again or recommend them to others looking to travel for extended periods.
Trinity did an amazing job pet sitting! She was very responsive and quick to communicate, which gave me a lot of peace of mind. I really appreciated the regular picture updates—it was so nice to see my pet happy and well cared for while I was away. I would definitely trust her again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable and caring pet sitter.
Breanna took amazing care of our dogs! We have a wild puppy and a geriatric dog who is almost blind and requires meds and eye drops twice/day. Breanna was very patient, compassionate, and she understood the unique needs of both dogs. She even taught our puppy new tricks and provided lots of snuggle time. We received frequent updates and pictures of the dogs and their activities. We highly recommend Breanna!
We are beyond grateful for Olivia! She took such amazing care of our cat, Mochi, and truly went above and beyond. Her communication was wonderful, she sent frequent photo updates that made us smile every time, and it was so reassuring to see how happy and relaxed Mochi looked with her. When a snowstorm hit, Olivia even stayed overnight to make sure he was safe and could be fed! We felt completely at ease on our trip knowing Mochi was in such loving, capable hands. Olivia is the best, and we cannot recommend her enough, 10/10! We will absolutely be booking with her again :)
Erin was amazing! She was super easy to communicate with, followed all our rules, and took such great care of Mochi. She sent tons of updates and pictures, which made us feel so at ease while we were away. The best part was that she spent lots of time hanging out with him, Mochi absolutely loved it! He can be a little shy with new people, but he warmed up to Erin right away and cuddled on her lap. We couldn't be happier. 10/10 will definitely book again!
Due to a last minute trip, we were scrambling to find a sitter for our two dogs. Ceondra was responsive, accommodating to our needs, and scheduled to meet with us quickly. From our first encounter I could tell our dogs were going to be in good hands. Ceondra did a wonderful job caring for our boys. She updated us after each visit and sent us pictures of our dogs, which means the world to me. Ceondra communicated well and followed our care instructions, washing our minds while we were away. We will definitely rebook with Ceondra again!
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The median cost per night for house sitting in Ames is $45
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Sitters in Ames average 4 repeat house sitting clients
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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 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 622 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, 91% 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 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 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.
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