Dog Boarding in Ames

Our Murphy had the BEST time at Brooke’s place! He fit right in with her crew and had so much fun playing and snuggling. We will absolutely keep their family in mind next time we need care for him and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for care for their pups!

i am so glad i chose Hope to watch my dog (Rika) while I was out of town. It was my first time being away from Rika (11 month old), since I got her. I was extremely anxious about leaving her, but I was able to get quick responses from Hope about how she was doing throughout the stay. When we picked Rika up once her stay was over, she almost didn’t want to leave.. lol. I know she was in good hands the whole entire stay, and I would recommend Hope to anyone looking for a place to board their dog.

Steve and Tilaine and their kids were terrific hosts and caregivers for our Matcha. She was immediately comfortable at their place, and their sweet dog Leena was the perfect, low-key companion for her while she was there. We would absolutely board Matcha with them again.

Katrina was amazing. All 3 of my dogs were boarded and she accepted them and made them feel so comfortable in her home. She sent daily updates and was so patient with them as they adjust. I can’t thank her and her family enough for loving my dogs like her own.

Samantha was wonderful with quick and thorough communication. She also accommodated our travel delays, etc. Our pup was happy and well cared for. Samatha is an A++++ dog boarder!

This is our second time boarding with Nicole. She is an amazing sitter for our Tina. She takes great care of her like she is family. She sends great photos. And, most importantly, we drop off and pickup a really happy dog. Nicole is a great sitter!

Tiffany was super. She responded quickly and was very helpful. She accommodated a few special needs and really worked to make me feel comfortable leaving Lucy with her!

J provided us with a great experience for it being our first time using rover! He is very friendly and reassuring. By the time we left our pups we knew they were in great hands. We are especially thankful for the constant updates and the open line of communication. We would give J 100 stars if we could.

Alex did a great job working with our last minute schedule and accommodating us. I'm sure Mango loved playing with other dogs and running laps in the backyard. Thanks again.

My dog was happy to be home but she made the most of her stay with Nadia. She, apparently, didn't sleep well while she was there but then she never does when she's not home. I say that because she went straight to bed and slept through the night.

Lindsey did great with our pups! She let us know how they were doing twice during the 5 day stay. We appreciated the pictures and updates! We also had to drop off earlier than we expected so she accommodated the changes.

sarah was super accommodating and great to work with! she sent a ton of pictures and made my dog feel right at home!

I contacted Mallory last minute to watch Leo for a weekend. Leo was a little scared and overwhelmed at being in a new spot, but Mallory did a really good job of helping him get settled. She’s really good with dogs and did a great job keeping me updated with pictures and messages. We will definitely use her again - very convenient and accommodating and Leo really liked her. Plus we will get a very tired dog!

Megan was AMAZING with my Bella, sending consistent updates and adorable pictures. I was nervous as this was Bella’s first time being boarded but Megan was wonderful with her, will definitely be rebooking!!

Jacquelyn and family were wonderful. We were in the midst of last-minute travel and needed a sitter for a few days when passing through the Des Moines area. We also dealt with last-minute, unexpected circumstances both before we dropped our dogs off, and right before we were supposed to pick them up. Jacquelyn was so kind and flexible in adjusting to and accommodating our situation. We also received updates during our two dogs' time there, and both dogs were obviously having the time of their lives! I would highly recommend Jacquelyn. Also, we periodically pass through Des Moines, and can't always take our dogs to our destination...during those times we will definitely have Jacquelyn take care of our dogs. Thanks, Jacquelyn and family, for caring so well for Hobbes and Lucy!

Our dog had a great day and loved his stay with Briana. He had a backyard to run around in and a couch to snuggle on. Much better than the kennel. We will use her again! Thanks again. She also was very responsive and flexible when we had to last minute change plans.