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Olivia O.

Ames, IA

5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
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Services

Olivia can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old

Availability

I am currently a student at Iowa state but am available all day Tuesdays and Thursdays and weekends. I’m available in the afternoon on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

Available
Not available
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Drop-In Visits Cancellation Policy:

About Olivia O.

Communication

1 repeat pet parent
96% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
50% bookings with photo updates

Dog skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I cannot provide boarding because of the pets I have at home, but I can visit pets or stay overnight with them at their homes. I’ve stayed in ankeny overnight a few times but prefer to stay in Ames due to my classes being in the morning.

Information Olivia O. would like to know about your pet

I would like to know what kind of dog you have, how big it is, and if they jump a lot. I was attacked by a dog when I was younger and get a little nervous around some hyper and bigger dogs, but it doesn’t stop me from loving them. I just would like to know in advance. I also need to know if they have any medical problems or need medicine. I have experience with giving pets medicine and special care but like to know in advance as well.

A typical day

I love to play fetch with dogs that enjoy playing that kind of game. I will throw little treats around the house for them to find and keep them busy for a while. I can take dogs for walks and let them sniff around but can’t handle huge aggressive dogs.

Location

Ames, IA

Olivia O.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Animal lover

Pet care experience

I have always loved animals and caring for them. I grew up taking care of mostly dogs, but I have experience with other animals like cats, goats, guinea pigs, and hamsters. I love meeting new animals and helping care for them.

Cat care experience

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Cat lover

Olivia also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Reviews

Ella S.
House Sitting • Dec 02, 2025
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We are beyond grateful for Olivia! She took such amazing care of our cat, Mochi, and truly went above and beyond. Her communication was wonderful, she sent frequent photo updates that made us smile every time, and it was so reassuring to see how happy and relaxed Mochi looked with her. When a snowstorm hit, Olivia even stayed overnight to make sure he was safe and could be fed! We felt completely at ease on our trip knowing Mochi was in such loving, capable hands. Olivia is the best, and we cannot recommend her enough, 10/10! We will absolutely be booking with her again :)

Kristen A.
House Sitting • Oct 15, 2025
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Great communication! Sent photos and updates everyday and my pets were very obviously cared for and happy when I returned! Would definitely rebook!

Dwayne K.
House Sitting • Jul 07, 2025
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Olivia did a wonderful job pet sitting for 4 days, Highly recommend her. She went out of her way to help out when our plane was delayed.

Julie D.
House Sitting • Mar 22, 2025
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Olivia was wonderful. Excellent communication and updates while I was gone. Very conscientious, responsible and reliable. I would/will hire her again in a minute!

About Olivia O.

Communication

1 repeat pet parent
96% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
50% bookings with photo updates

Dog skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I cannot provide boarding because of the pets I have at home, but I can visit pets or stay overnight with them at their homes. I’ve stayed in ankeny overnight a few times but prefer to stay in Ames due to my classes being in the morning.

Information Olivia O. would like to know about your pet

I would like to know what kind of dog you have, how big it is, and if they jump a lot. I was attacked by a dog when I was younger and get a little nervous around some hyper and bigger dogs, but it doesn’t stop me from loving them. I just would like to know in advance. I also need to know if they have any medical problems or need medicine. I have experience with giving pets medicine and special care but like to know in advance as well.

A typical day

I love to play fetch with dogs that enjoy playing that kind of game. I will throw little treats around the house for them to find and keep them busy for a while. I can take dogs for walks and let them sniff around but can’t handle huge aggressive dogs.

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Olivia O.

Ames, IA

5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews