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Top rated Ames house sitters
“I was in need of 'in my home' doggy care three consecutive times within a two month span and didn't really want to "train" multiple sitters. Brianna was able to take the first and third times but offered to show her college age sister how to take care of Lacie. Sister Alyssa took good care of Lacie most recently. Thank you so much for caring for my spoiled fur baby!”
“Allyson did a wonderful job of taking care of our pups! Lots of updates and pictures made us feel comfortable and able to enjoy our weekend. We will gladly have her as our sitter in the future!”
“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!”
“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! :)”
“Hailey is awesome and so great with our pups. She is great at quick communication and provided us flexibility during the first snowfall of the year. We rest easy knowing Hailey is taking care of our furbabies!”
“Jessica stayed at our home when she watched both our dog and cat. She sent me photos while we were gone and she left the house neat and clean. We would definitely use her again!”
“Ashlee is amazing! This is the second time we have hired her to watch our animals and I couldn’t be happier. She sent regular updates and I knew my pets were happy with her being with them. We will continue to ask Ashlee to stay with them.”
“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.”
“Grace was fantastic. She stayed with my three dogs for ten days and sent pictures and updates on everyone. Great at communicating and left the home in great order. Will definitely use her services in the future!”
“Alisha followed our dog caring instructions expertly. She was very communicative and sent pictures. And left our house in excellent condition. Felt very comfortable leaving our two dogs with her. Would book her again. 10 out of 10.”
“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 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 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.
“Chloe took amazing care of our rescue dog, Moxi! She was very patient with Moxi, who is anxious and takes a long time to get comfortable with new people, and we came home to a happy pup. I especially appreciated how communicative Chloe was throughout the stay, sending pictures and updates daily. She went above and beyond with the house too (taking the sheets off the bed, running the dishwasher), which was nice to come home to. We will definitely hire Chloe again!”
“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.”
“As first time Rover clients, we couldn't be happier with the service and Jenna in particular! She was kind and compassionate and helped our old boy feel safe and comfortable.”
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.
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