House Sitting in Ames
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1. Hailey C.
“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!”
2. Izabelle D.
“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!”
3. Yutana H.
“Yutana was great! We were very nervous about leaving our dogs with some one we didn’t know but she really set our minds at ease. The meet and greet went very well and so we decided to book with her. She was pleasant and very professional. She kept us updated and sent lots of pictures while we were away. Came home to healthy happy dogs! Would recommend her and book with her again.”
4. Olivia O.
“Olivia did a great job with my guinea pigs and dog. She treats animals like her own, ensuring they feel loved and happy. She even washed the guinea pig laundry for me which was a huge help!”
5. Kylee S.
“Kylee was excellent! She was willing to spot over before the scheduled sitting to meet the pets and learn their routines. She sent us pictures and updates on our pets, which ensured us of their wellbeing. I can't recommened Kylee enough!”
6. Allyson R.
“I cannot say enough good things about Allyson. She stayed at our house for a few nights to watch our animals, and I can truly say that we felt completely relaxed and stress free on our vacation because we knew they were getting the best care at home. She was so kind. She really went above and beyond to love them and keep them happy while their parents were away. Thank you for everything, Allyson.”
7. Danielle T.
“Danielle did a fabulous job taking care of our animals! We were very impressed that she heard the sump pump warning go off and recognized that it had been tripped and was able to reset it! We will definitely use her again!”
8. Arlyn W.
“Arlyn took care of my dog Rudy while my husband and I were on vacation for a week. Rudy really enjoyed the walks and snuggles he got that week! Arlyn kept me updated with daily notes on how he was doing along with cute pictures. Rudy and I were happy with his care.”
9. Jessica M.
“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!”
10. Gabriel R.
“Gabriel is an amazing sitter. I had a last minute booking and he was very responsive helped make it go smoothly. Newton is always excited to see him and I know it is because of the care and attention he gets in Gabriel's care.”
11. 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!”
12. Cecelia B.
“She’s been great, she loves to be active with the dogs, going on walks and playing. She also balances it out well taking naps and nurturing them.”
13. Avery G.
“Avery is a great pet sitter and walker. She has had dogs all her life, and is incredibly passionate about animals. She has great attention to detail, and loves to walk and exercise with dogs!”
14. Andi W.
“Andi was great! Very chill with our dog pack and took great care of the house. Would recommend and rebook!”
15. Kristen H.
“Kristen is an animal lover and a very responsible young lady. Her compassion and kindness for our furry friends makes her a great pet sitter.”
16. Grace O.
“Grace has watched my pets several times, and has taken great care of them. She pays attention to all the details, like making sure they are eating ok, and acting themselves. She is attentive to making sure feeding times and let out times are consistent and gives them the individual time they each require daily. They never miss me when I leave them with her.”
17. Annie D.
“Thank you so much for taking care of Maverick!!”
18. Ellie M.
“Ellie was phenomenal! We are new to Rover and were worried about leaving our dogs with a new person, but she was very communicative and sent lots of updates which put our minds at ease. The dogs seemed to enjoy her and her energy. We would definitely recommend Ellie and work with her again!”
19. Lori D.
“Lori is a very responsible and reliable pet lover. I’ve personally seen her take care of two lovely cats and an energetic dog. This would be a great opportunity for her to still be around animals but not to where it’s obstructing her college life.”
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House Sitting FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Rover
House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Ames on Rover as of Mar 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 Mar 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, 90% of Ames house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Ames have an average of 14 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.
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