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Merrily L.

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Merrily L.

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Jamaica Plain, Salem, MA

Contact for Boarding

$35 total per night

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all fees.

Highlights

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

Pet care experience

Loving & Attentive Care 🐾

Hi! I’m a lifelong animal lover and dog parent who understands how important it is to know your pup is safe, comfortable, and genuinely cared for while you’re away. I have experience with daily walks, enrichment, feeding routines, medication, and caring for dogs with different personalities and needs. I’m patient, attentive, and very tuned in to canine behavior and body language. I’m happy to follow your dog’s established routine, whether that means an energetic adventure, plenty of sniffing and enrichment, or simply some company and affection at home. I’ll treat your dog with the same care and attention I’d want for my own and I’m always happy to provide plenty of updates and photos along the way!

Qualifications

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

Ratings and reviews

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Nikki W.
Sep 29, 2026

I’ve been a Rover sitter for many years, and the pets and families I work with truly mean so much to me. When I’m unable to take a request, Merrily is the person I feel genuinely happy and comfortable recommending. She is warm, thoughtful, and wonderfully attentive, and I know she will care for every pet as if they were her own. It means a lot to me to be able to refer families to someone I trust so deeply. That trust is personal, too—Merrily is one of the very few people I would leave my own two dogs with without hesitation. Knowing they are with her allows me to relax because I know they will be safe, loved, and given plenty of care and affection. I couldn’t recommend Merrily more highly to anyone looking for a kind, dependable, and truly caring sitter on Rover.

Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I have a flexible schedule that allows me to make pet care a consistent part of my day. I’m available for regular weekly walks as well as occasional or last-minute visits, and I’m happy to work with your dog’s established routine. I genuinely enjoy being outside and walking, so giving pups the exercise, enrichment, and attention they need fits naturally into my day.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in an apartment
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

Safety and trust are my top priorities. I take time to learn each dog’s personality, routine, comfort level, and any specific needs before heading out. I pay close attention to body language and surroundings on walks and am mindful of other dogs, traffic, weather, and potential stressors. In a client’s home, I respect their space and follow instructions carefully, including feeding, medications, harnesses, gates, and any safety routines. I treat every dog with the same patience, attentiveness, and care I expect for my own.

Pets

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Merrily can host up to 3 pets per night
These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all fees.

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.

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all fees.