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Home pet sitting in Ames, IA
Ashley L.
Ames, IA
$10-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
My dedication to dogs goes beyond mere affection; it's a way of life. My family often jokes that I love dogs "too much," but I believe there's no such thing when it comes to these loyal companions. My own dog is my constant sidekick, accompanying me everywhere from cross-country flights to social gatherings. This firsthand...
Ashley can also help with: Pet sitting, boarding, pet walking
I don't have any paid experience but I own a dog of my own and have grown up with two dogs at home. I also currently live with a cat and have taken care of my neighbors cats on several different occasions. I can help with Pet Transportation and Pet Sitting. I love animals and would love to pet sit!
Erin can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
Hi! My name is Lily! I love animals and I myself have a puppy back home that I miss very much. I would love to care of your fur babies while I am up here for college to earn some extra money and get my animal fix! I have experience house sitting/pet sitting, everything from small dogs to big dogs as well as cats. Your fur babies...
Lily can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
Elizabeth W.
Ames, IA
$10-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi! I have been pet sitting around my hometown for 5+ years now. I have had experience with dogs, cats, birds, and even snakes. I love any animal and live caring for them. I'm not afraid of messes, and willing to help wherever you need!
Elizabeth can also help with: Boarding, pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking
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In 2025, how much does in-home pet sitting cost in Ames, IA?
Hiring a pet sitter to come to your home in Ames, IA will cost an average of $11.50 per hour as of February 2025. This pet sitting rate will vary depending on the services you need, the types of pets you have, how many pets you have, and how often you need the pet sitter to come to your house.
How can I find in-home pet sitters near me in Ames, IA?
You can search for local in home pet sitters by distance from Ames, IA on Care.com. From there, you can filter candidates based on their experience, services they provide, and reviews from other pet parents they've worked for. There are currently 4 in home pet sitters in Ames, IA, although you can expand the radius of your search if you'd like to increase your options.
What types of local in-home pet sitting services can I find near me in Ames, IA?
In home pet sitters in Ames, IA can offer different services when you can't be at home to care for your pet, but the most common providers are in home dog and cat sitters. However, you can easily find pet sitters that will come to your home to care for other animals. Just ask each candidate what their experience is in caring for the specific pets you have.
How can I safely hire pet sitting in my home near me in Ames, IA?
To safely hire a home pet sitting provider near you in Ames, IA, we strongly advise you to do your own research and run an independent background check. We do request that all providers on Care.com complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. Any home pet sitting providers who complete a CareCheck have a badge on their profile that displays the date it was run. However, we do recommend doing your own research before hiring someone to come into your home.
Can I hire overnight home pet sitting near me in Ames, IA?
Yes, you can hire at home overnight pet sitting near you in Ames, IA. When you browse Care.com home pet sitting provider profiles, you can learn more about which pet caregivers near you offer overnight home pet sitting services.