Pet Boarding in Ankeny
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21. Amy & Casey S.

“Amy and Casey were great. They took great care of our lab and were very active with her during her stay. They had great communication and shared updates/pictures with us while we were away. I would definitely recommend them to care for your dog!”


22. Ava M.
“Ava loves, loves pets!! She is a caring, concerned and very responsible pet caregiver. I highly recommend Ava to care for your pet. She will make sure your pet is taken care of and well loved!”


23. Elena H.

“Elena was delightful. Took the time to meet Rascal before caring for him and sent pictures and updates during our time away. I Intend on reaching out should we need a puppy sitter again when we are out of town!”


24. Mackenzie W.

“It was our dogs' first time staying with someone other than family, so we were a bit nervous at first... but upon meeting, we were immediately put at ease. Our dogs had a blast and were absolutely treated with the same love and snuggles our family gives. We loved the updates, and both dogs came home ready for a long nap from lots of playtime with their new friends. We are grateful and will definitely use Mackenzie and Anthony again!! Thank you, thank you!!”


25. Alexandra H.

“Alexandra went above and beyond to give our beagle puppy a great stay from agreeing to a meet and greet beforehand, helping him settle in, and providing lots of snuggles and play time with her pup. She has a great set up at her home and is clearly skilled in caring for dogs. We look forward to booking with her again soon!”


26. Robbie H.

“Amazing and very understanding family. They took care of Maxim very well and he likes playing well with his new friends. It seems our baby had a great time and we got all timely updates! Would definitely recommend this family for sure and we would definitely look forward to come back to Robbie for future. Thanks again!”


27. Cynthia A.

“Cynthia did a great job of making Ollie feel welcome and accommodating his needs! She communicated promptly and sent a video. I would recommend her services!”


28. Kevin R.

“Kevin was incredibly responsive in scheduling a somewhat last-minute booking, shared photos of Monte throughout his stay and provided consistent updates, and treated Monte like his own. Will absolutrly be using Kevin again and would highly recommend him.”


29. Elizabeth W.


“Elizabeth was a very attentive and compassionate care giving to my dog while I was out of town. She was an effective communicator and provided daily updates on Sidney’s well being. She totally eased my mind while I was gone!”




30. Cory G.

“Cory was very responsive and had great communication before and during Moose’s stay! When we picked up Moose after his stay he was happy and tired. He even got to meet new friends! Cory was easy going and handled my high energy dog well!”


31. kristy h.


“This is our first time using the service. Kristy took our dogs on short notice and we had a great experience. The dogs got to cuddle with the family at night in bed and she provided updates regularly. Great service!”


32. Alice b.

“I always book Alice to look after my Frenchie. She is so communicative and loves my dog like her own. I know he is in the best hands whenever I drop him off.”




33. Lucia R.


“Had a great experience booking with Lucia! She took great care of our dog for 3 days and sent pictures/updates. She brought him to the dog park and he got lots of play time. Lucia was a great communicator too!”


34. Amber J.

“Amber made us feel very comfortable with leaving our dog. She sent us videos and pictures daily with updates to let us know he was doing well. It was evident. If needed, we will definitely book with her again in the future.”


35. Jen C.


“Jen was very responsive and flexible with pickup and drop off! She kept me up to date on my guys activities and sent many photos and videos daily. Jen loved on Hooch as if he was her own which makes it so much easier to leave him for a few days. Hooch came home completely worn out which is a bonus for our super high energy boy. I will definitely be booking with Jen in the future.”


36. Kim S.

“Kim was very loving of our Ruby! She sent us pictures and let us know how things were going while we were away. Ruby had a great vacation playing on Kim’s farm and being loved on by her family. We very much appreciated that we didn’t need to worry about Ruby while we were gone! Will use Kim again and again, every time.”


37. Katie H.

“Our kitty sisters (Pearl & Luna) had a great time staying with Katie and her pups! She made sure they were comfortable, well fed and had fun exploring. We loved the photos and daily updates. We will hire Katie again for sure!”


38. Jessica T.

“Jessica took excellent care of our senior dog while we were on an out of the country trip! Darcy seemed very happy in her care! We definitely plan to use Jessica's services again in the future.”


39. Maricela V.

“Maricela was awesome with easing in Sami into her home, giving her space to get used to the new environment. She sent pictures daily and was always incredibly responsive in both the inquiry and once booked. She accommodated our requests and was incredibly friendly. Definitely recommend Maricela if you are looking for someone that will treat your pet as their own!”


40. Megan M.

“Megan was great kept me updated with pics/videos over the weekend. Coco had a blast in the yard with her pups! I will most definitely continue to use her as needed! Also I was running an hour behind of our arranged pick up time and she was able to accommodate me.”
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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 Ankeny.
Rover makes it easy to find Ankeny 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.
