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Merritt R.

4.9 out of 5 stars
15 repeat clients
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Merritt R.

4.9 out of 5 stars
15 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $45 per night

Highlights

Enhanced background check
38 years of experience
Has a fenced yard

Pet care experience

A dog's joy brings me joy

I have taken care of many dogs in my lifetime. I enjoy walking and playing with them. They are such special souls that only deserve love and patience.

Cat care experience

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The cat whisperer, I love felines

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

Qualifications

15 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour
90% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
38 years of experience

Ratings and reviews

4.9
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60 ratings
Arielle G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Aug 01, 2026

She is awesome! Was flexible during a difficult trip and was able to pick up extra days. My cats really liked her and were well taken care of. I'd definitely recommend her or rebook with her in the future!

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Arielle G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Aug 01, 2026

She was awesome! Very flexible, attentive, and my cats loved her.

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Amber O.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 17, 2026

Merritt is the best! My dog Lyla didn’t want to leave when I went to pick her up haha will definitely use Merritt again thank you!!

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Meg S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jul 16, 2026

Merritt was amazing for both my high anxiety pup and our cat. She gave them lots of attention and kept me updated on how everything was going. Definitely will be rebooking!

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Amy H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jul 12, 2026

Merritt is wonderful. Our cat is very shy and she went the extra mile to connect with him. I so appreciate being able to relax on vacation knowing that she is there.

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Bria I.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • May 28, 2026

Our girl loves Merritt and we are so happy to have found her. We know she is being taken care of well!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I work full time, but I am free evenings and weekends. I love animals so much, and having them in my life is needed. I just lost my cat of 15 years and taking care of other people's animals would be so healing for me. 🥺❤️‍🩹

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 4-8 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I live in a duplex with a fenced in yard. I do not have other animals at this time. I work Monday through Friday, but spend most of my time at home in the evenings and would love to spend time caring for animals.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Unspayed females accepted, neutered males only
Merritt can host up to 3 pets per night
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.