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“Great to work with, very confident and helpful, even during a tornado coming through town she stayed with our pets in the basement keeping them safe! Kept us updated and sent pics to show us how they were doing. Thanks so much for the help!”

“Robin was so nice and sent a lot of pictures and was very communicative during her short stay with Hammy! I really appreciated her attentiveness with him and also her willingness to help us in a pinch.”

“We are thankful to have found Linda who helped us when our scheduled sitter fell through. She helped us , came to the hotel and loved on our two pups . Our dogs were very comfortable with Linda which gave us a piece of mind. Grateful !”

“Erin was just wonderful! She has a very calming presence that our doggies appreciated. They hardly missed us while we were gone! She took excellent care of our home as well. We really loved the daily updates and photos that she sent. 11/10; highly recommended!”

“Emily was extremely patient with our anxious and cautious dog. She kept me updated on how he was doing throughout our time away and made sure we knew he was in good hands. Would highly reccomend!”

“Reed was very professional and kind. He visited with us 2x before the scheduled dates for our trip. During our trip he kept us informed on our pups and sent pictures daily. He left our home just as it was when he arrived. We were very happy with his service and will be rebooking with him for future dates.”

“Bree was awesome! She sent pictures of Abbey while we were away. Came home to a well taken care of home! I would highly recommend Bree! It was our first time leaving our pet and home to someone! But loved it! Abbey was happy and our home was taken care of. Bree was so respectful of our home!”

“Casey did a wonderful job watching Bella and Brutus. He had great communication and when we got back home the dogs were so happy. He also stayed at our house and it looked great when we got home. I would recommend him for your dog/house sitting needs.”

“Maryn is a superstar! My little girl was sick the entire time I was on vacation. Maryn gave her every medication needed and extra snuggles to help her feel better.”


“Lori did a great job staying with our pups! We had a last minute need to go out of town and decided to try Rover. Sure glad Lori was available! She kept us informed and provided pictures so we knew things were going well. We have already used her since to provide check-ins for the pups. Thank you Lori!”

About: I have cared for my friend’s dogs while they are away many times. I enjoy providing animals with enrichment and making sure they get ample exercise. I am careful around new dogs to let them show me what kind of care they prefer, and strive to make my time with them as enjoyable as possible for both of us. I currently work 9-5 Monday through Friday. I can provide morning and afternoon care visits as well as overnight care when needed. Morning visits would be early morning around 7am for breakfast and afternoon visits anywhere from 6-8pm for play time and dinner. Weekends I am available all day. I have lots of experience with sneaky animals who love eating things they are not supposed to eat or hiding in places they should not be. I am diligent with putting away foodstuffs and making sure doors/ screens are shut.
“Abby took time to get to know my pack before we left. It was apparent she has a big heart for animals. My pets were well taken care of as evidenced by the pictures she sent. We have a skiddish kitty who was not only seen, but comfortable in all the pictures! I will use Abby again.”

“Rachel was great with our two babies and took great care of our home while we were out of town! Highly recommend her for any pet sitting needs and will be hiring her again!”

About: I've been pet-sitting for neighbors for years and I love the opportunity to spend time with different pets while offering peace of mind to their owners as they travel, at a more affordable price than a boarding kennel and with the ability to stay in their own home environments and accommodate their unique needs. I have plenty of experience with both dogs and cats, and I don't have a job outside the home so I am available to provide frequent care. I'm currently not working outside of the house, so I have plenty of availability to provide frequent care to any pets who may benefit from it. I don't care for pets in my own home, so there's no need to worry about any outside factors or unfamiliar situations for your pets. I will carefully follow your instructions to keep your pets happy and safe and your home in good condition, while making sure to respect your privacy and property at all times.
“Evelyn was great! She was super flexible with both having a meet & greet and also during the job start and end time, and excellent with administering medication for our diabetic cat. We would definitely use her services again in the future. Our fur kids seem happy and we got a ton of cute photo updates along the way.”

Merriam pet parents share their Rover experiences
Casey took care of our home and menagerie of pets while we were away. He kept in touch about how everyone was doing and the house was just as we left it upon our return. We have an older dog who suffered an back injury in December, so we were worried about leaving her. Meeting Casey before our trip, and his texts during the trip put our minds at ease as we knew she was being well cared for. Highly recommend Casey for dogs and cats alike!

Aspen was incredible. This was my first time leaving my dog with someone who wasn’t family, and I’m generally a worrier about everything, but she gave me complete peace of mind while I was away. It was clear how much she genuinely cares about the dogs she watches. She treated my dog with the same care and attention I would, and the photos and updates were so appreciated. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience and would trust Aspen again in a heartbeat! I know my pup will be excited to see her again in the future.

Lily did an amazing job with my dog, Maverick. He was super anxious about the bad weather, and Lily was incredibly patient and understanding of his anxiety. She was very communicative, my place was well taken care of, and I came home to a happy dog. I would highly recommend booking Lily!

Hannah was great!! She came twice before our trip for meet and greets to make us and the dogs more comfortable. She was fantastic with our reactive/nervous dog, Monty. I felt so confident and reassured that our babies were well cared for while we were away. She also sent tons of photos (which I loved!!) and went above and beyond asking about trash pickup, plant care, etc. Would definitely recommend and trust her with our babies again!

Sarah was AMAZING! She took excellent care of the dogs and loved them and was in contact with us daily with pictures and videos. She also left the house looking great, had food made for when we got home, and even had the dogs do an art project for us! We will be using her again!
A close friend recommended Kiera to us when we were trying to find someone to watch our fur babies while we went on a cruise. She is awesome! When we left, our cat was still having side effects from her vaccinations she got at the vet the previous day. She got our cat to eat again and even helped us in experimenting to find new mixtures of foods that she loves! Kiera loved on our dog as well and gave us prompt updates and photos to reassure us that everything was ok, as I worry about them when we are away. We also appreciated her timeliness and how well she kept up with our pets’ routines (as our dog can be high-maintenance and is high-energy). I highly recommend Kiera!

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The median cost per night for house sitting in Merriam is $45
Why Choose Rover?
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Reservation protection
It doesn’t happen often, but if your house sitter has to cancel, we’ll work with you to find a new sitter.
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Sitters in Merriam average 4 repeat house sitting clients
House Sitting FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Rover
House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Merriam on Rover as of Apr 2026 was about $45 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A house sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your needs.
As of Apr 2026, there are 1,581 house sitters in Merriam. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect house sitter near you. As a reminder, house sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your house’s safety.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple house sitters about your booking. Typically, 92% of Merriam house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Merriam have an average of 16 years of experience. House sitters with repeat customers have an average of 4 repeat clients. Experience can vary from house sitter to house sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare house sitters in Merriam.
Heading out of town? It’s easy to book a 5-star house sitter to take care of your home. Book a house sitter to take care of your dog and cat, while keeping an eye on your property. And the best part? Your best friend gets to stay on their home turf. Merriam house sitters are great for:
- Dogs who’d prefer to stay on their home turf
- Cats and caged pets
- Pet parents on a tight schedule
- Keeping an eye on your home and plants while you’re away
Yes! House sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your house sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your house sitter has access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals. In the rare event of any issues during a booking, rest easy knowing your pet is covered by the Rover Guarantee reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care.
Note: If your house sitter requested to cancel this booking, then they need to cancel from their account. Please contact them via Rover Messages.
We get it—sometimes plans change and you may need to cancel your house sitting service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your house sitter’s cancellation policy.
















