Pet Boarding in Ames

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Sitter Profile Image: Alex H.
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Alex H.
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$52
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5.0 out of 5 stars
48 reviews
13 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Ames, IA, 50010

Alex was wonderful! I needed to make a last minute booking and Alex was able to fit Penny in for the night! Alex was also very communicative and kept me up to date on Penny.

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Graham H.
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$40
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6 years of experience
Ames, IA, 50014

About: I am a student at Iowa State University, eager to get some good puppy love. After moving from northern Illinois, I miss my family dogs dearly and want to help others with their dogs and give them the attention they deserve. Growing up, I had many dogs and cats, ranging from small to very large dogs. I am also experienced handling less friendly dogs, and am good at making connections with them. I’m currently working part time as a customer services representative at Iowa State’s Recreation Services and do research remotely in a lab at the university. I tend to be able to do early mornings or afternoons! My apartment is safe, secured by multiple locked doors and is regularly cleaned and uncluttered. At a clients house, I am sure to respect your pet’s way of life and the house rules as well.

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Stephanie & Shawn E.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
25 reviews
7 repeat clients
16 years of experience
Ankeny, IA, 50023

My pup Tucker had a great time with Stephanie & Shawn! They provided a good amount of updates and Tucker was worn out when he got back home! Will definitely stay in the future!

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Erin & Chris R.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
95 reviews
32 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Urbandale, IA, 50322

Erin & Chris are great & took care of our doodles like they were their own. Tons of pictures all weekend to keep us updated! Will definitely be using them again in the future!

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Amy & Casey S.
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$42
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5.0 out of 5 stars
62 reviews
30 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Polk City, IA, 50226

Amy and Casey have lovingly cared for Lily several times! This last time they kept her an extra day bc we missed our flight. We appreciate them very much.

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Sitter Profile Image: Kimberlee & Mitchell W.
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Kimberlee & Mitchell W.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
13 reviews
9 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Grimes, IA, 50111

They took great care of our pup! We loved receiving the photo updates and it was clear he was happy, comfortable, and well loved the whole time. It gave us so much peace of mind knowing he was in such good hands. We would absolutely trust them again and highly recommend them to anyone looking for someone reliable to care for their pet.

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Elizabeth "Libby" K.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
21 reviews
5 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Ames, IA, 50010

I was nervous leaving my baby with a stranger, but I was ecstatic to find Libby!! My boy absolutely loved all the attention showered upon him! I don’t think he even missed me (haha!). Absolutely recommend Libby, and she will be my first call if I need to board my dog again.

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Jennifer P.
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Alysha O.
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$32
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5.0 out of 5 stars
29 reviews
12 repeat clients
14 years of experience
Polk city, IA, 50226

Angus received All-Star treatment from the whole family! I appreciated the pictures, up-dates, and the meet-and-greet we scheduled a few days before we left. I look forward to returning when we go on vacation this summer!

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Jacquelyn D.
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$35
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4.8 out of 5 stars
32 reviews
12 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Polk City, IA, 50226

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.

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Sitter Profile Image: Colleen D.
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Colleen D.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
27 reviews
6 repeat clients
18 years of experience
ANKENY, IA, 50023

Colleen was great and Peppa loved her! She kept in touch with pictures and video and took Peppa for rides and walks and snuggled with her when fireworks were going off for the 4th of July. She is super kind and thoughtful and also has a fenced in yard, which Peppa loved. We loved Colleen’s vibe and wish she would be our personal dog sitter. Peppa is probably thinking she wants to go back and that she had a fun vacation and a welcome break from us. 😛

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Robbie H.
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$27
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5.0 out of 5 stars
37 reviews
11 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Fairmont Park, Des Moines, IA, 50317

Robbie and her family were amazing with Tripper! They took excellent care of him while we were away and he was so comfortable with them. We are looking forward to more playdates and sleepovers with Buttercup in the future.

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Jenevieve Y.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
268 reviews
81 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Fairmont Park, Des Moines, IA, 50317

Jenevieve was everything you could want in a pet sitter! We left our dog and cat with her while we were gone for a week. They both thrived and got loved on by the whole family. She followed feeding instructions to a “T” and gave them so much loving and attention. We will definitely book with her again! Can’t recommend enough.

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Sitter Profile Image: Jessica V.
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Jessica V.
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$33
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5.0 out of 5 stars
132 reviews
35 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Urbandale, IA, 50322

We love taking our dog to Jessica for dog sitting. Our dog loves playing with her dog. She sends me videos of the dogs playing, which eases the anxiety of being away from her.

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Sitter Profile Image: Jodi S.
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Jodi S.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
2 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Ankeny, IA, 50023

I had to leave my dog for a week while I was on vacation, and Jodi did an amazing job making sure she felt comfortable, safe, and loved while I was away. I came home to a happy and relaxed dog, and I truly appreciated the updates/pictures she provided throughout the week!

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Sitter Profile Image: Casandra L.
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Casandra L.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
100 reviews
41 repeat clients
56 years of experience
Beaverdale, Des Moines, IA, 50310

It was like Molly had been to Cassandra's before. She went right inside. I think animals get a vibe from people, and Molly just knew. I think Molly had a very good time at Cassandra's. I was afraid since there weren't any other dogs there, Molly would be bored. But from the pics and video Cassandra sent, Molly was having a fine time. Won't be anxious at all to drop Molly off next time.

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Sitter Profile Image: Ana H.
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Ana H.
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$25
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3 years of experience
Ames, IA, 50010

About: I love all types of pets. I’m very affectionate, attentive to details, responsible, high energy. Pets make me feel less anxious and I love them in my lap I am available any after before 8 am and after 4 pm for a walk or feed the pets. All day during the weekends to watch them. Any day during the week for overnight care I take them everyday once a day and let them go outside to pee and poo because I have a danced yard. I feed my dog twice a day, and give a bath every 2 weeks. I these her every other day. Control fleas and worm every month, and take her for nail trim every 3 weeks.

Sitter Profile Image: Kelly V.
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Kelly V.
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$35
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4.5 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
1 repeat client
7 years of experience
Johnston, IA, 50131

Kelly is lovely! She will be our new go-to for dogsitting and training! Riggs had a fun weekend!

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Sitter Profile Image: Cliff C.
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Cliff C.
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$39
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5.0 out of 5 stars
129 reviews
34 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Urbandale, IA, 50323

Cliff did such a great job with our dog. You can tell he really loves dogs and taking great care of them. Cliff even helped us with potty training our puppy along with buying her a gift to play with. Really cared about and cared for our dog. We so appreciate you.

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Sitter Profile Image: Nicole W.
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Nicole W.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
31 reviews
11 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Ankeny, IA, 50023

Nicole and Barney were awesome! Ash seemed very relaxed and comfortable. They provided regular updates and took great care of our pup! Will definitely book with them again. 😀

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Sitter Profile Image: Savannah H.
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Savannah H.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
29 reviews
9 repeat clients
14 years of experience
Ankeny, IA, 50021

Savannah was an amazing caretaker for my sweet little pup!! She showered her with love and care and kept me updated on how she was doing throughout her stay. Will definitely be booking our stays with her from now on! :)

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Elizabeth K.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Katrina kept our two boys in her home for several days while were out of the country and we cannot recommend her highly enough. We visited her home twice before our trip and felt very reassured. While we were away, she was in regular communication and sent lots of photos. One of our guys has a recurring eye issue and it flared up badly while we were away. Katrina took great care of him. She took him to our vet and administered his medications. We were very worried about him and are so grateful to Katrina's family for taking such great care of him. I'd booked the incorrect dates and Katrina was flexible, making arrangements to extend our reservation. Katrina provided us (and our boys) an exceptional experience. We would not hesitate to book her again and recommend her unequivocally!

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Mark B.
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Kindra took great care of our pup! Good communication and pictures. He returned home safe and happy!

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Stephen H.
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Sarah was flexible and gracious, and she went out of her way to make our dog feel calm and welcome in her home. Our Havanese had a great stay with her over the long weekend!

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Adrienne A.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Steve & his family did a wonderful job with Ollie. They accommodated all his senior needs and even took him downstairs when the thunder was making him anxious. I would highly recommend their pet sitting!

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Nancy D.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Angela and her family were wonderful with my two babies. They look great, supplies were returned nice and clean, and the pictures Angela sent from their stay made me feel a lot better about leaving them

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DinahandBob K.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

This is the second time we left Stormy with Samantha, and we did so with great peace of mind. He seems to enjoy going to her house, and Samantha and her family did a great job taking care of him, including all his medications and dietary needs. Will definitely hire her again next time we travel.

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Felicitas A.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

We love Libby! She is truly family to us. She is so caring, kind, and personable and my animals are always so content and happy in her presence. It is wild and so fun to see their faces completely light up whenever they see that they get to spend time with Libby!

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Jill H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Excellent sitter! Our dog was well-taken care of and received lots of attention. I appreciated the photo updates, too!

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Colleen K.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

This sitter was an excellent communicator, shared lots of information and pictures with me throughout the stay, and was very flexible with my and my dog's needs. Would highly recommend, especially if your dog needs a play mate!

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Kim K.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Sam watched my dog Milo for two nights. We did a meet and greet the week prior so Milo and her dog could get acquainted. Sam was flexible with drop off and pick up times and kept me updated throughout the weekend with notes and pictures. She worked through Milo's first night anxiousness and he settled in well by the next day. Milo loved the long walks and puzzles.

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Lydia S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

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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Liz M.
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The median cost per night for pet boarding in Ames is $40

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Sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a sitter for pet boarding in Ames on Rover as of Jun 2026 was about $40 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your and your pet’s needs.

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If you have an active request or have booked a service with a sitter before, learn more about how to do this in the Rover app or on your computer.

As of Jun 2026, 382 sitters provided pet boarding in Ames. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect sitter near you. As a reminder, pet boarding sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your pet’s safety.

Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple sitters about your booking. Typically, 92% of Ames pet boarding sitters respond in under an hour.

Sitters who provide pet boarding in Ames have an average of 17 years of experience. Pet boarding sitters with repeat customers have an average of 11 repeat clients. Experience can vary from sitter to sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare sitters 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

There are 382 pet boarding sitters in Ames on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your pet! In Ames, 93% of sitters offer daily exercise, 93% offer medication administration, and 91% have experience with senior pets and pets with special needs. We know each pet is unique and may have specific care instructions. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect pet boarding sitter near you. As a reminder, sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your pet’s safety.

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.