Pet Sitting in Ames

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Brianna O.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
28 reviews
14 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Ames, IA, 50010

Brianna is great! This was our first time using Rover and we were a little worried about leaving our cat with someone new. Brianna was great at communication and was so patient with all our follow ups and questions that we had along the way! 10/10 would recommend

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Angela P.
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$19
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5.0 out of 5 stars
78 reviews
33 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Ames, IA, 50010

Angela is just who we needed to help out our mother by taking care of her cat while she gets better. She is so pleasant and we love the pics she sends.

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Jennifer T.
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Allyson N.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
14 reviews
4 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Ames, IA, 50013

We were so happy with the care, love and attention Allyson gave our Artie. She was our first non-family sitter, and it couldn't have gone any better. We really appreciated her updates and pictures. The pics showed a very happy Artie, enjoying walks, frisbee and other play time. Outstanding care and communication!

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Janis A.
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Allyson R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
71 reviews
15 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Ames, IA, 50010

Allyson did a great job caring for our pets. She was a huge help with all our animals and extra requests. We could tell she cared about them and that our cat liked seeing her too. She kept us updated with notes and pictures, which was very nice to see and hear about how our animals were doing. We will definitely hire her again and I would recommend her to anyone looking for a pet sitter.

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Olivia O.
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Izabelle D.
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$13
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5.0 out of 5 stars
112 reviews
35 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Ames, IA, 50010

Izabelle was wonderful! She came over before to meet my girls. They loved her! She sent me photos of them and they appeared to be enjoying themselves. I would hire Belle again for sure!

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Stella M.
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Jessica & Eliott M.
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$15
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4.9 out of 5 stars
36 reviews
7 repeat clients
14 years of experience
Ames, IA, 50010

Jessica was punctual and provided thorough updates during check-ins. The care and enrichment she provided made Holstein’s sitter experience stress-free!

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Samantha M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
142 reviews
36 repeat clients
13 years of experience
Ames, IA, 50010

Samantha provided drop-in visits and dog walking for our English Springer Spaniel, Francis. She was timely and professional in her care for our pup while we were away on a 5-day vacation. We are so very grateful for her prompt responsiveness to our booking request, and her excellent service. She will definitely be our "go-to" in the future!

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Alexandra W.
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$17
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5.0 out of 5 stars
140 reviews
50 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Ames, IA, 50010

Alex was amazing! It was such a comfort to have someone spend time w our cat who is such a people cat. The daily reports and pictures just meant the world to us. She also made sure we didn’t have packages sitting by our doors while we were gone! And we got delayed on our trips back and she was able to extend our booking to cover. It made such a difference being gone to know all was well here.I can’t say enough about how great she is!

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Renee L.
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Brooke & Brent B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
34 reviews
7 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Ames, IA, 50010

Brooke was so great to work with. She was able to help in super short notice, and went above and beyond to make Moey feel comfortable. Will definitely be reaching out to her in the future.

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Mars H.
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$12
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5.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews
1 repeat client
7 years of experience
Ames, IA, 50010

About: hoping to go to college for veterinarian schooling. love dogs of all breeds and have never let a breed stop me from loving an animal. i have a leopard gecko, a kitten and a Havanese. currently out of school and i would love to spend more time with fluffy friends during my free time. walks are part of my daily routine. i have a fenced-in yard and a friendly havanese, he is slightly territorial but would never hurt another animal. lots of toys and treats in my home for dogs.

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Kevin K.
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$12
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5.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews
1 repeat client
12 years of experience
Ames, IA, 50010

Kevin has been helping us with my aunt's cat who needs daily medication. He is professional, friendly, quick to respond, and most importantly, Cleo is getting her pills. He also sends us a photo of her after each visit which we find funny (she doesn't look too happy after being pilled but she does have a lot of attitude!) and also comforting to know she is being taken care of by someone who knows what he is doing and enjoys it.

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Michelle C.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
15 reviews
5 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Ames, IA, 50014

Michelle did a fantastic job for us during our trip. Our cats are shy around new people, and she really worked to make them feel comfortable and happy. Michelle went above and beyond to help our pets and check on our house as well. The pet photos she sent us daily meant a great deal to our family. I will definitely ask Michelle to take care of our two cats anytime we need to be away. She is wonderful!!

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Linda N.
Sitter Profile Image: Katrina M.
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Katrina M.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
41 reviews
12 repeat clients
16 years of experience
Ames, IA, 50010

Katrina sent me a lot of cute pics of Glenn, my cat! Glenn looked like he was very happy!

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Dianne F.
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Victoria S.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
2 repeat clients
33 years of experience
Ames, IA, 50014

Victoria is wonderful to work with. She's a great communicator and is very observant with our dogs behavior. Penny has definitely taken a liking to her and we always feel confident knowing Penny's in good hands with Victoria.

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Debora B.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
107 reviews
39 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Ames, IA, 50014

Debora was great with a very anxious pet parent and also took great care of our kitties even when they sneaked where they were not supposed to.

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Sarah D.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
1 repeat client
20 years of experience
Ames, IA, 50010

About: I’ve been taking care of pets my whole life - my own growing up on the family farm, as well as for family, friends and neighbors. I’m currently working full-time during the week but have a flexible schedule that allows for regular drop in visits. Boarding services available on weekends and weekdays after 3 pm. I have a very friendly, large dog and we enjoy taking multiple walks every day and playing in the yard (not fenced in). I can easily adapt to your pet’s needs and schedule as well.

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Karen U.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
74 reviews
13 repeat clients
50 years of experience
Ames, IA, 50014

Karen was amazing as always! She takes great care of our kitty and was very amenable to a last minute schedule change. I would highly recommend her to anyone who needs a sitter!

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Emily M.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
73 reviews
23 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Ames, IA, 50010

For as long as I live here, and Emily is on Rover I will be having her take care of my boys. She is so thorough and responsive. I think she may take better care of them than we do lol

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Jessica S.
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Faith G.
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$13
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3 years of experience
Ames, IA, 50010

About: I have had a lot of experience with dogs over the years and am just getting started with pet sitting. My priority is providing a safe and caring home for your pup while they are in my care. I currently have a yellow lab mix who loves other dogs. I have some experience with high energy dogs, nervous dogs, giving medicines, and helping finicky dogs eat. I work full time, but have a flexible job that will allow me to let your dog out as needed. Our routine includes three walks a day so I will make sure your pup is exercised. I am home evenings to spend with your dog. Weekends are the best times for me to board and your pup will be sure to get a lovely walk or hike! I have a comfortable and dog friendly apartment and access to a fenced yard/private dog park to play in. My yellow lab will love to keep your dog company, play, or show your dog the best places to nap. I can be flexible with whatever care instructions you need.

Sitter Profile Image: Hailey B.
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Hailey B.
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$16
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5.0 out of 5 stars
28 reviews
9 repeat clients
13 years of experience
Ames, IA, 50010

She did a very great job taking care of my babies. She actually made another visit in between times so they wasn't inside to long. Highly recommend her. I'd definitely have her do it again if she is available. Great job

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Dustin Z.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Josie was very responsible and attentive to our cats. She paid attention to details that many sitters miss. She was very professional.

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Angela Z.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Angela came everyday and gave my cat lots of attention and pets as well as his food and litter-box care. I appreciate all that she and her kids did for him.

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Janet A.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Michelle did a fantastic job for us! She really went above and beyond to care for our two cats and check on our house. She is very pleasant and personable, and our cats love her. I will use Michelle every time we need pet care. I highly recommend her!!

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Linda N.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

This was the first time I hired a sitter for my feline companion, Abby. Brianna fulfilled all my expectations for a sitter. She was considerate, caring and professional. I came home and found Abby settled and calm. Thank you, Brianna. Much gratitude from myself and Abby.

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Janus H.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Miranda is a trustworthy, informed, and caring pet sitter. I’ve had her help me a few times now, and she is absolutely the person I will first go to if I need to have someone look in on my dog.

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Brooke K.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Absolutely amazing! She went above and beyond while caring for my pets and is very understanding. Her communication is fantastic and she followed care instructions perfectly. 10/10!!! We will definitely book with Sam again for any future pet care.

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Sairuh M.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Absolutely so comforting to have Alex checking on our sweet cat while we are away. We just don’t worry about a thing. She’s very dependable and Simon loves her too. She’s terrific!

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Renee L.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

First time using rover and Jessica and Elliot were great! They sent me so many updates and photos it made me feel so much more comfortable!

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Kya H.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Bella was so wonderful and kind to work with, and did a wonderful job looking after my two cats! Can't recommend her services enough!

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Hannah D.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Kevin has been helping us with my aunt's cat who needs daily medication. He is professional, friendly, quick to respond, and most importantly, Cleo is getting her pills. He also sends us a photo of her after each visit which we find funny (she doesn't look too happy after being pilled but she does have a lot of attitude!) and also comforting to know she is being taken care of by someone who knows what he is doing and enjoys it.

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Alyssa S.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Courtney is always great with our girls. Her being able to stop in and help out was amazing. Cant recommend her enough.

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Chris G.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Libby was a stellar pick for us! She was great with our Bernadoodle and really flexible as well when weather changed our travel plans. Highly recommend!

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Susan W.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Deborah had done drop-in visits for us a few times, she’s communicative, reliable, and our grumpy cat likes her, which is amazing! We feel safe knowing g she’s keeping an eye on him when we’re gone!

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Keely D.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Carley is so sweet and caring. She takes great care of our pups and is super diligent about sending photos and updates.

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Moira K.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

She was very quick to respond to my last minute request and was awesome at communicating the whole time she watched my pup! My puppy loved hanging out with her for a few hours.

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Courtney H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Hailey was wonderful to work with! She was reliable and flexible- I felt very comfortable leaving my kitties in her care. She even cleaned up some kitty messes.

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Connie B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Manuel was absolutely wonderful!! Sent pictures of our cats while we were gone and was very thorough with communicating :)

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Kenedy P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Paige is awesome! She has excellent communication skills. She did great with my dog, Remi! I definitely recommend her to take care of your pets.

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Samantha R.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Teagan came over and met Bella this week, our large 14 month old pup that we just rescued 3 months ago. Bella still gets anxious when we leave. We went to a wedding and Teagan came over to feed Bella. Bella was a little too nervous to eat, so Teagan played fetch with her in the backyard to get her more comfortable, then she proceeded to eat her whole dinner. Teagan communicated with us when she was there which reassured us. She did a great job and we will be hiring her again!

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Jeanette B.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Ashley was wonderful! She was able to take care of our pups on short notice and sent tons of pictures! Our dogs loved her and she took great care and played lots of fetch! I absolutely recommend her and will be using her again!

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Emily H.
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Pet sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a pet sitter in Ames on Rover as of Jun 2026 was about $18 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A pet sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your and your pet’s needs.

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As of Jun 2026, there are 1,112 pet sitters in Ames. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect pet sitter near you. As a reminder, pet sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your pet’s safety.

Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple pet sitters about your booking. Typically, 85% of Ames pet sitters respond in under an hour.

Pet sitters in Ames have an average of 15 years of experience. Pet sitters with repeat customers have an average of 6 repeat clients. Experience can vary from pet sitter to pet sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare pet sitters in Ames.

Rover makes it easy to find Ames pet sitters to provide loving care from their own home. The background-checked, 5-star pet 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 sitting is great for:

  • Pets of all ages and abilities, including puppies
  • Pet parents looking for a safe, loving alternative to a kennel
  • Pets who’d love to socialize with their pet sitter’s pets

There are 1,112 pet sitters in Ames on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your pet! In Ames, 94% of pet sitters offer daily exercise, 99% offer medication administration, and 90% 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 sitter near you. As a reminder, pet sitters joining Rover must pass background checks 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 sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your pet 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.

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