Pet Boarding in Ames
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Top rated Ames pet boarders
“Jessica was wonderful with our 2 dogs as we moved back to the state! She was flexible, provided us with photos and videos while also treating our pets as her own.”
“I was very happy with Jenevieve taking care of my puppy. She has lots of energy and she seemed to handle that very well. She came home at ease. I will use her again for Zippy.”
“I could not be more happy with my puppy”s stay with Cliff. He took my puppy at the last minute and after talking with him on the phone for a few minutes I had a good sense that he would be great. My puppy was taken multiple times a day to run in the dog park next to his apartment. Cliff had an organized, well thought out plan for how he cared for my puppy. He asks good questions and communicates very well, so I felt good leaving my puppy with him for a few days.”
“Cassandra was great with our often anxious dog. She sent plenty of photos during the stay so we felt comfortable. Cassandra has a lovely backyard that is perfect for pets to explore.”
“Amazing!! Samantha took great care of my dog and was always interested in learning more ways she could show him love while boarding him! Even though my dog tends to be shy and have a hard time warming up around new people, he LOVED spending time with her and her dogs. Every picture and video she sent was filled with lots of tail wags and smiles. Definitely would book with her 100 more times.”
“If I could give Jessica 10 stars, I absolutely would! She was incredibly accommodating and easy to work with. Jessica made both Cleo and our entire family feel at ease. We had never left Cleo with anyone before, but from the photos, it was clear she felt right at home. We received daily updates, pictures, and walks, which reassured us that Cleo was in great hands. So grateful for Jessica and her husband!”
“Amazing last minute care for my dog! Very grateful for the thorough care for my dog while we were in town for the Iowa State fair. We live in California and just came for a short trip to Iowa and they were very accommodating and great with my dog who tends to be little anxious as she is still a puppy. I highly recommend!”
“We had the best experience with Nicole and her family! Wonderful people and Andi was more than well cared for! We got lots of pictures and videos and updates! We will definitely book with Nicole next time we need a Rover! Thank you so much!! 😊”
“Our dog sitter canceled on us last minute before we left the country. Amy and Casey were very accommodating, took our dog in the next day and sent us many pictures, updates and even bathed our dog when he got into the mud. Would definitely use them again.”
“Amanda spoiled our dog all weekend! Played catch and cuddled and let him take a nap in her lap (he's almost 100 lbs so that was above and beyond the call of duty)! Another plus is there were 4-5 large dogs for Osborne to play with in Amanda's fenced in backyard so he came home happily exhausted. Amanda was extremely flexible in drop off/pick up times which was greatly appreciated as we were heading out of town for the weekend. She also carefully monitored his food so he only ate his food and didn't sneak other dog food and get an upset stomach. Highly recommend Amanda!”
“AMAZING experience! It couldn't have been any better. Sarah was accommodating with both the pickup and drop off dates and times, as I had to make some changes. I asked if I could pick Max up a day early (on Christmas), and she made it happen and even offered to refund 1 of the days of our original booking without me even asking. She was so good with the communication, flexibility, pictures, etc. that I told her to keep it. She was worth every bit of what we paid for Max to stay with her. She will be our go-to from this point forward!”
“Stephanie did an amazing job caring for our dog! She sent messages and pictures every day, and kept us informed of how things were going. We will definitely have her watch our pup again!”
“We absolutely loved having our Weimaraner, Hollis stay with Jacquelyn and her family! We felt so comfortable leaving her and Hollis enjoyed her time with them as well! There was never a doubt that she was safe and in excellent hands with them. We will definitely be rebooking with Jacquelyn every time we need to leave our Hollis.”
“Rachel and Milo did an excellent job of watching Kiba for me. The daily walks and pictures were appreciated and the fenced yard was perfect for Kiba. Will definitely use again for other extended trips.”
“This was our first time using Rover and oh boy were we nervous but i talked with Christy for a a little bit before booking and felt 100% more comfortable. We have a 6 month old husky mix and she loved her stay. She had so much fun. Our dog will 100% being staying again. I know for a fact Harley was well taken care of no questions asked.”
“Leo had a great time with Johanna! It was kind of a late notice trip and she was able to accommodate having Leo for 4 days. So nice having someone local and right here in town. She sent a pic each day and let me know how he was doing. He will be very excited to go back when we need to board him again! Leo gives a 5 paw rating! ??”
“Sherrie took great care of Piper while we were away. She thought of every possible need for Piper’s stay and we received regular updates throughout the week. It was clear Piper was in good hands, and enjoyed her time with Sherrie.”
“Madison is a professional, kind and loving pet sitter. Your dog and cat took an immediate looking to Madison Madison provided walks for the dog, sent super cute photos to us while we were away. I HIGHLY recommend Madison to take care of your pets while you are away.”
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Jessica V.Star Sitter
“Jessica was wonderful with our 2 dogs as we moved back to the state! She was flexible, provided us with photos and videos while also treating our pets as her own.”
Jenevieve Y.Star Sitter
“I was very happy with Jenevieve taking care of my puppy. She has lots of energy and she seemed to handle that very well. She came home at ease. I will use her again for Zippy.”
Cliff C.Star Sitter
“I could not be more happy with my puppy”s stay with Cliff. He took my puppy at the last minute and after talking with him on the phone for a few minutes I had a good sense that he would be great. My puppy was taken multiple times a day to run in the dog park next to his apartment. Cliff had an organized, well thought out plan for how he cared for my puppy. He asks good questions and communicates very well, so I felt good leaving my puppy with him for a few days.”
Casandra L.
Star Sitter
“Cassandra was great with our often anxious dog. She sent plenty of photos during the stay so we felt comfortable. Cassandra has a lovely backyard that is perfect for pets to explore.”
Meagan N.Star Sitter
“Meagan was so wonderful with our dog, Jemma! We didn't worry about a thing while we were out of town. Meagan was organized, kind and thoughtful!”
Samantha P.Star Sitter
“Amazing!! Samantha took great care of my dog and was always interested in learning more ways she could show him love while boarding him! Even though my dog tends to be shy and have a hard time warming up around new people, he LOVED spending time with her and her dogs. Every picture and video she sent was filled with lots of tail wags and smiles. Definitely would book with her 100 more times.”
Jessica T.Star Sitter
“If I could give Jessica 10 stars, I absolutely would! She was incredibly accommodating and easy to work with. Jessica made both Cleo and our entire family feel at ease. We had never left Cleo with anyone before, but from the photos, it was clear she felt right at home. We received daily updates, pictures, and walks, which reassured us that Cleo was in great hands. So grateful for Jessica and her husband!”
Graeme C.
“Amazing last minute care for my dog! Very grateful for the thorough care for my dog while we were in town for the Iowa State fair. We live in California and just came for a short trip to Iowa and they were very accommodating and great with my dog who tends to be little anxious as she is still a puppy. I highly recommend!”
Nicole W.Star Sitter
“We had the best experience with Nicole and her family! Wonderful people and Andi was more than well cared for! We got lots of pictures and videos and updates! We will definitely book with Nicole next time we need a Rover! Thank you so much!! 😊”
Amy & Casey S.Star Sitter
“Our dog sitter canceled on us last minute before we left the country. Amy and Casey were very accommodating, took our dog in the next day and sent us many pictures, updates and even bathed our dog when he got into the mud. Would definitely use them again.”
Amanda J.
“Amanda spoiled our dog all weekend! Played catch and cuddled and let him take a nap in her lap (he's almost 100 lbs so that was above and beyond the call of duty)! Another plus is there were 4-5 large dogs for Osborne to play with in Amanda's fenced in backyard so he came home happily exhausted. Amanda was extremely flexible in drop off/pick up times which was greatly appreciated as we were heading out of town for the weekend. She also carefully monitored his food so he only ate his food and didn't sneak other dog food and get an upset stomach. Highly recommend Amanda!”
Sarah F.Star Sitter
“AMAZING experience! It couldn't have been any better. Sarah was accommodating with both the pickup and drop off dates and times, as I had to make some changes. I asked if I could pick Max up a day early (on Christmas), and she made it happen and even offered to refund 1 of the days of our original booking without me even asking. She was so good with the communication, flexibility, pictures, etc. that I told her to keep it. She was worth every bit of what we paid for Max to stay with her. She will be our go-to from this point forward!”
Stephanie & Shawn E.Star Sitter
“Stephanie did an amazing job caring for our dog! She sent messages and pictures every day, and kept us informed of how things were going. We will definitely have her watch our pup again!”
Jacquelyn D.
“We absolutely loved having our Weimaraner, Hollis stay with Jacquelyn and her family! We felt so comfortable leaving her and Hollis enjoyed her time with them as well! There was never a doubt that she was safe and in excellent hands with them. We will definitely be rebooking with Jacquelyn every time we need to leave our Hollis.”
Rachel B.
“Rachel and Milo did an excellent job of watching Kiba for me. The daily walks and pictures were appreciated and the fenced yard was perfect for Kiba. Will definitely use again for other extended trips.”
Christy H.
“This was our first time using Rover and oh boy were we nervous but i talked with Christy for a a little bit before booking and felt 100% more comfortable. We have a 6 month old husky mix and she loved her stay. She had so much fun. Our dog will 100% being staying again. I know for a fact Harley was well taken care of no questions asked.”
Lindsey R.
“Lindsey and family took excellent care of our pups and welcomed them like their own! Sweet family! Highly recommend! We will be requesting them again”
Johanna S.
“Leo had a great time with Johanna! It was kind of a late notice trip and she was able to accommodate having Leo for 4 days. So nice having someone local and right here in town. She sent a pic each day and let me know how he was doing. He will be very excited to go back when we need to board him again! Leo gives a 5 paw rating! ??”
Sherrie M.
“Sherrie took great care of Piper while we were away. She thought of every possible need for Piper’s stay and we received regular updates throughout the week. It was clear Piper was in good hands, and enjoyed her time with Sherrie.”
Madison F.
“Madison is a professional, kind and loving pet sitter. Your dog and cat took an immediate looking to Madison Madison provided walks for the dog, sent super cute photos to us while we were away. I HIGHLY recommend Madison to take care of your pets while you are away.”
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Typically, pet boarding sitters on Rover respond in under an hour, so you should be matched with the perfect sitter for you and your pet in no time!
Experience can vary widely from sitter to sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing sitters available in Ames.
Rover makes it easy to find Ames pet boarding sitters to provide loving care from their own home. The background-checked, 5-star sitters you can find on Rover will welcome your pet into their home when you’re away—whether it’s just for the weekend or longer. Pet boarding is great for:
- Dogs and cats of all ages and abilities, including puppies and kittens
- Pet parents looking for a safe, loving alternative to a kennel or hotel
- Pets who’d love to socialize with their sitter’s pets
Yes! Sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your pet boarding sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your 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 pet boarding 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 pet boarding service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your sitter’s cancellation policy.
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