Dog Boarding in Ames, NE
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1. Jaclyn C.
“Highly recommend Jaclyn! Although I’d kind of like to keep her a secret! You can tell she is dog lover! My dog had fun running with their dogs! Would definitely use her again!”
2. Annur K.
“We loved receiving updates on how much Hazel was enjoying her stay! Hazel got lots of walks and attention. We are so grateful to Ann for taking such great care of her.”
3. Jill P.
“Jill and family took great care of our Maya. We were leaving her for 10 days and she had never spent more than one night away from us, so we were a little nervous about how she would do. No need to worry though, Jill and family made her part of the family. We received texts and pics everyday telling and showing us that she was doing great. We will definitely continue to use Jill in the future.”
4. Allyson W.
“Allyson and her family took such good care of my dogs. She sent plenty of pictures, and I could tell that my dogs felt right at home and were happy staying with them. They went above and beyond to make my dogs feel comfortable and part of their family, especially when my dogs were scared during a thunderstorm. I gladly recommend her, and I will definitely try to use her again if/when I need another sitter!”
5. Janet G.
“Janet was awesome! She was so good to my pup. She took him on walks, sent daily pics and updates, and even went and bought toys for him to play with while there. I will definitely be using her again!”
6. Kylie & Landon K.
“Kylie and Landon took such great care of our boy Fletcher for 10 days. They communicated and sent photos several times a day. This was our first time using Rover instead of a kennel, and we are so happy with everything. We will definitely ask Kylie and Landon to care for Fletcher again.”
7. Jill B.
“Jill made me feel very at ease leaving my sweet pup (who is terrified by fireworks and thunder) at her house during the week of 4th of July. She communicated every time she gave my dog an anxiety pill and also sent lots of nice updates and pictures of my dog having the time of her life with Jill’s dogs and family.”
8. Charles E.
“Charles and his family were wonderful with Bailey. He provided me a daily update and photo, which put this helicopter dog mom at ease! I know she is in good hands and got lots of love and attention. We will use Charles again!”
9. Kelsey D.
“great communication, took great care of the dog and made sure he stayed active! beyond exceeded my expectation, and her dog got along great with him! he didn’t want to leave lol.”
10. Melissa H.
“My dog (Maltipoo) was happy when I picked him up. Melissa sent several texts/pics while I was out of town. Really eased my mind as this was the first time I left him with someone since I rescued him.”
11. Natalie L.
“Natalie was great with our dog Moony! I was worried about Moony as she tends to be very shy around other people but Natalie was always sending pictures where Moony looked happy and that gave me peace of mind! When we picked up Moony she was very happy and seemed well taken care of! Highly recommend Natalie and will definitely use her sitting services in the future!”
12. Sarah & Jason M.
“Sarah and Jason took Maggie in last minute and did great! They took great care of her and made sure she wasn't too anxious. Mag got lots of pets and outside time, her two favorite things! Definitely would book again.”
13. Derricca K.
“This was my first time using the river app. Had a last minute trip and Derrica was so accommodating and responding so quickly. She sent pictures to update how Molly was doing. My golden retriever Molly came home so happy. Will definitely use her again.”
14. Stephanie N.
“Chief had a blast at his first sleep away with this wonderful family. He can’t wait to return! Stephanie sent pictures and updated us throughout his stay. It was wonderful!”
15. Andrea T.
“Definitely will use again. Great family that loves dogs!”
16. Torey C.
“Torey is amazing ❤️? The pics she sent of my gentle giants looking so content told me they were comfy and happy! Plus my Bella takes a lot of meds and eye drops and Torey had no problems handling that tricky issue. I would DEFINITELY book with her again!”
17. Patricia M.
“Absolutely wonderful!! My baby girl Lola was so well taken care of in Patricia’s care. This was my first time using Rover and she made sure she sent lots of photos every day which really eased my worry of being away for so long! I cannot thank her enough for such a great job! Lola can’t wait to be back next, thank you again! <3”
18. Keeley & Ethen R.
“Keely and Ethen were able to take Lady last minute when she was having issues with another boarder. They sent daily updates and were also accommodating in keeping her a little longer when my travel arrangements had to be altered. They took great care of Lady and I will definitely go to them again for boarding needs!”
19. Ravi S.
“Ravi, Ravi and family provide a wonderful, safe and professional environment for your pet. They watched two dogs for us while we were gone to Florida for several days. They have lots of spades to run and play and other kind dogs to play with. All along, they were given good care, lots of love and attention. We are so glad we used to RHO instead of going to a kennel where they would’ve just been locked up with a bunch of barking dogs. Thanks so much, RHO! We will be back. Kindly, Mitch.”
20. Elisabeth & J.C. B.
“This was our first time using Rover. Needless to say Elisabeth and J.C. were amazing with our dog!! They treated him as one of their own. We received updates along with several photos twice a day. They have a huge fenced-in yard which provided lots of room to run and play. I will definitely be using them for all our future boarding needs!!”
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Typically, dog boarding sitters on Rover respond in under an hour, so you should be matched with the perfect sitter for you and your dog 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 dog boarding sitters to provide loving care from their own home. The background-checked, 5-star sitters you can find on Rover will welcome your dog into their home when you’re away—whether it’s just for the weekend or longer. Dog boarding is great for:
- Dogs of all ages and abilities, including puppies
- Pet parents looking for a safe, loving alternative to a kennel
- Dogs 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 dog 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 dog 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 dog 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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