House Sitting Ames
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“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!”
“We couldn't have asked for a better pet sitter! Our dog was hospitalized for pneumonia the week before our trip, which made us quite nervous about leaving on a long vacation. Fortunately, Hailey made us feel completely comfortable before we left - she was confident she could care for our sick pup and it showed. Hailey seamlessly handled our dog's complicated medication schedule and provided tons of extra cuddles to help with her recovery. We were able to enjoy our trip stress-free because we knew our dog was in such capable, loving hands. Throughout our time away, Hailey kept us well-updated on our pup's recovery and sent lots of pictures of our pets cuddled up with her. These photos were everything - they showed us that our fur babies were not just being cared for, but were genuinely happy and comfortable. We had booked Hailey before for a shorter trip and were thrilled we chose her again for this longer stay. She's reliable, trustworthy, and genuinely loves our pets like her own. The peace of mind she provides is invaluable, especially when dealing with a pet's medical needs. We will definitely reach out to Hailey in the future!”
“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!”
“Ashlee took such great care of my pets while I was away! She was very accommodating to my dog and her needs, and she remembered every detail we discussed in the meet and greet. She is an experienced, thoughtful, attentive, and reliable pet sitter, and she is truly amazing in every regard!”
“Allyson has taken care of our fur kids a number of times! We are more than pleased with how well she takes care of them! Very responsible, asks questions, sends pictures and updates. We highly recommend Allyson!!”
“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! :)”
“Alisha took great care of our home and our two pups! They warmed up to her immediately and she sent plenty of photos and updates. Looking forward to having Alisha sit again and would recommend her to anyone.”
“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: Responsible college student and animal lover providing reliable pet care. I offer attentive supervision, playtime, cuddles, routine care, regular owner updates. Continuing my 4th year I have a lot of time for pet care plus a roommate so your pet will never be alone! I make animals a #1 priority! I provide safe, attentive care by following each pet’s routine, including feeding, walks, playtime, bathroom breaks, and lots of affection. I keep pets comfortable, supervised, and update owners regularly.
About: From keeping care of my family pets in the absence of my parents at a young age to spending late nights as a sitter for neighbors’ dogs, I have taken careful care of dogs in all shapes and sizes since I was twelve. I love snuggling and bonding with dogs, and I adore being there for them when their furball parents are unable to be with them. I’m a part-time worker at a hotel on Tuesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. I work the evening shifts from 3-11pm. On Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, I’m available to spend time with your pups all day! I love walking, and I would love to take your dog on my daily five mile walk with me as a fluffy partner in crime. I strive to create a friendly and loving environment for the doggies I watch. By providing them with quality time such as walking, playing with toys, or simply lying on the couch together, I will give your pup a space of peace and care while you’re away.
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.
“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.”
“Hailey was communicative and sent lots of pictures! Our pups enjoyed hanging out with her for the weekend! She walked them and made sure they got lots of attention and love. Thanks Hailey!!”
About: I helped take care of my family’s two senior cats. I assisted in giving them medications, cleaning their ears, and grooming their matted fur. I have cat and dog sat for friends and family (both young and old animals). I ensure they have plenty of food and water, clean litter boxes, go on walks, and spend time with them playing/cuddling. I am back from college for the summer and have plenty of free time on my hands! I am free to dog or cat sit until the end of August. I plan to be attentive to your animals and enthusiastic to spend time with them. I have no specific requirements but would love to chat more after booking the appointment.
“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 am a veterinary student at ISU with experience pet sitting, caring for shelter animals, and clinical care. I am comfortable caring for pets with special diets and administration of oral medicine. I have experience with puppies and senior dogs, and I have flexibility in caring for pets of varying activity levels. I can't wait to meet your fur baby! I have school during the days, but im available during the lunch hours from 11-1 for walks. Im free after 5pm Monday-Friday and i have full availability on the weekends. Your pets comfortable is my number 1 concern so I have no problem coming to you or taking your pet to their favorite park. I'm comfortable walking larger dogs that pull the leash and explore and older dogs with limited mobility. My dog has vestibular issue, so I'm comfortable lifting pets to help them up and down stairs or getting into cars. I'm also comfortable giving oral medication, clipping/shaving nail, and shampooing.
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.
The median cost per night for house sitting in Ames is $45
Pet parents share their Rover experiences - Ames
Jessica was great with our dogs!! She sent pictures and updates. Was very respectful of everything we asked her to do. We will definitely request her to house and pet sit again! Our dogs were so happy! They were well taken care of and our minds were at ease to know they were in such good hands. 😊
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.
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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FAQs for House Sitting - Ames
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The average cost for House Sitting in Ames on Rover is $33.3 per night (as of July 2026). However, all sitters set their own rates based on experience, location, and availability.
Rover makes budgeting the cost of House Sitting easy. As long as your dates and pet profiles are correct, the price you see before you book is the same price you pay for House Sitting. For more information on service fees, click here .
As of July 2026, there are 607 sitters on Rover offering House Sitting across Ames. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.
Beyond belly rubs and feeding schedules, a house sitter’s presence may provide an additional layer of security for your home. However, you will need to arrange overnight stays and other household tasks with your sitter when reaching out to them. Not all sitters offer the same services. Common household tasks you can negotiate include:
- Mail & deliveries: Collecting letters and packages so they don't pile up.
- Plant care: Keeping your indoor or outdoor garden hydrated.
- Trash & recycling: Taking trash cans to the curb on scheduled pickup days.
- Home security: Sitters can stay overnight to keep your home occupied.
The best way to align on expectations is during your free Meet & Greet. Use this time to provide a "home cheat sheet" that includes your preferred Ames walking routes, the location of your favorite pet store, and any specific quirks about your home’s security or appliances.
It’s helpful to think of house sitting as a "home base" service. Most sitters in Ames maintain their normal daily routines, like running errands or heading to the office, meaning your pet should be comfortable being alone for a few hours at a time. If your pet needs a little extra company, here is how to find the perfect match:
- Look for "WFH" sitters: Many sitters mention "Work from Home" on their profile to indicate they’ll be present for the majority of the day.
- Update your pet’s profile: Write down how long your pet can comfortably be left alone. This helps sitters quickly determine if their schedule aligns with your needs.
- Communicate 24/7 needs: Standard house sitting usually doesn't include constant supervision. If your pet requires round-the-clock care, be sure to discuss this upfront.
Tip: Use the Meet & Greet to confirm a sitter's typical "away" windows. Transparency ensures your pet stays happy and your sitter can plan their day effectively!
Key handling is entirely up to you and your sitter to agree on during the Meet & Greet or in the Rover app. Most pet parents in Ames choose to hand over a spare key or digital fob in person, while others arrange a lockbox or unique access code. Don't forget to discuss key returns as well!
The Rover Guarantee is Rover’s commitment to your peace of mind every time you book. It includes 24/7 customer support, sitter access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals for diagnostic issues, and a reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care in the rare event something goes wrong.
All bookings are backed by the Rover Guarantee , which provides up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care reimbursement.
Every sitter on Rover is required to pass a background check before listing their services. This process confirms their identity and indicates they are not on the Department of Justice’s National Sex Offender Public Website or have any disqualifying offenses.
Beyond ID checks, you can review each sitter's star rating, read verified reviews from other pet parents, and see how many repeat clients they have. Every booking is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care. For more details, visit Rover's Trust & Safety page .
If a health concern arises during a stay, your sitter is instructed to contact you and our Trust & Safety team immediately and, if needed, take your pet to the closest veterinarian. Through our Trust & Safety support team, sitters can ask for diagnostic advice from a qualified veterinary professional if your pet is showing signs of possible illness.
For extra peace of mind, you can also prepare an authorization form for your regular vet. An authorization form outlines your preferred method of care and allows your sitter to bring your pet into their regular clinic.
Every qualified booking made on Rover is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes reimbursement for eligible emergency vet care.
A Meet & Greet is a short introductory meeting between you, your pet, and a sitter. It can take place in person or virtually, although we recommend in-person so that your pet can get to know your sitter or the new environment. During the Meet & Greet, you will have a chance to walk through your pet's routine, medical needs, and unique quirks. Take the time to ask your sitter questions about their skills and expertise, and make sure the fit feels right for everyone. Most pet parents and sitters on Rover welcome Meet & Greets because the process can give confidence and peace of mind for service experiences, especially for longer stays or first-time bookings.
Sitters on Rover set their own cancellation policy, which you can find on their profile under their calendar availability.
Cancelling before a booking begins and before the sitter's cutoff time qualifies you for a full refund. Same-day cancellations for walks, day care, and drop-ins follow the full refund policy. Otherwise, for dog boarding and house sitting, you will receive a 50% refund for the first seven days of the booking and a 100% refund for the remaining days when you cancel the same day a booking should begin.
If your sitter needs to cancel within seven days of the booking's start date, then our reservation protection will kick in. This means our support team works with you to find a replacement sitter.
Yes, you can find sitters who have experience with handling special pet needs in Ames. On Rover:
- 91% of sitters can help with special care needs
- 98% can help with giving oral medications or injections
- 94% can help with daily exercise
You can also find pet sitters on Rover who accept only one pet at a time, which is ideal for anxious puppies, kittens, or senior pets who move at a gentler pace. Some sitters will also list availability for 24/7 care, also known as constant care, in their profiles.
Use the search filters to narrow down sitters whose specific experience or environment meets your pet's needs. When reaching out to your sitter, outline your pet's care routine and use the Meet & Greet to walk your sitter through your expectations.
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