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Merica R.

5.0 out of 5 stars
21 repeat clients
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Merica R.

5.0 out of 5 stars
21 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $50 per night

Highlights

Enhanced background check
Home full time
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Pet care experience

Love dogs of all kind!

I've been taking care of my neighbors' dogs since they were puppies. Helping with training, baths, grooming and walking for the last 5 years. When on long vacations, owners will ask me first before anyone else and I make sure I take care of each of their dogs' needs. If there's anything that seems alarming, I will call owners or if they have a vet listed. I have experiences with small to large dogs and can take care of more than 1 dog at a time. I will be available as much as I can and if something comes up, I will notify the owners in advance. The first thing on my list of responsibilities for dog care is what is best for the dog.

Qualifications

21 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
5 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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76 ratings
Jordin G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • may. 15, 2026

Merica was great! Super responsive, friendly and reliable, and Moose was very happy during his time with her. Will be happy to book her again!

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Nicolas R.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • nov. 09, 2025

Thank you, Merica, for taking such great care of Dante! He looked so happy and well taken care of. I really appreciate your kindness and attention.

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Amanda C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • ago. 07, 2025

I can’t say enough good things about Merica. she’s truly amazing with my dogs. She sends thoughtful updates and photos daily, which always puts my mind at ease. My dogs absolutely love her!

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Amanda C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • jun. 30, 2025

Merica is truly the best! She takes such great care of my dogs every time — I always feel at ease knowing they’re in her hands. She sends the sweetest photo updates, and it’s clear my pups absolutely adore her. Reliable, loving, and communicative — I couldn’t ask for a better sitter. Highly recommend her to anyone looking for peace of mind and a happy tail-wagging crew!

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Devyn S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • jun. 25, 2025

Merica is wonderful! She looked after our senior pup with such care. Now she looks after the newest member of our family - our 5 month old puppy. We don’t trust our dogs with just anyone but we trust them with Merica and are so grateful to have her care for them.

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Amy P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • feb. 26, 2025

Very caring and responsive!

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Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Pets

A typical day

Chelsea Pier is close by as well as a Dog park. That will be where I take the more active dogs. Older and or smaller dogs that tire faster will be walked around a few blocks. The amount of walking will depend on the owner's preference. At home, I like to play fetch with dogs and repeat tricks with them. Otherwise, will have them relax and take naps.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Crate-trained dogs only
Merica can host up to 3 pets per night
I prefer Hypoallergenic dogs. Some breeds already have personally traits that are genetic but would still like to know how each dog is. Anything I need to watch out for, such as if the dog does not like other dogs, strangers and such. How often and how much to feed and walk them.
Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass a background check. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support, and reimbursement for eligible vet care.