House Sitting in Merriam

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Mikayla R.
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$27
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5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
3 repeat clients
10 years of experience
shawnee, KS, 66203

Our second stay with Mikayla was just like the first, perfect. She took great care of our three poms, including giving medication to one, and the house was just as we left it!

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Emma K.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
21 reviews
5 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Kansas City, KS, 66103

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!

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Hannah B.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
35 reviews
3 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Kansas City, KS, 66106

Hannah was absolutely amazing again! May loves when she comes and is so well taken care of! Hannah is an absolute blessing to our family. Thank you!

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Robin C.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
14 reviews
3 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Shawnee, KS, 66213

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.

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Kelly J.
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$56
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5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
3 repeat clients
35 years of experience
Overland Park, KS, 66212

Kelly was awesome.!!! My dog Randall was taken care of in the best way possible. I would highly recommend her anytime. I will definitely use her again!!

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Linda K.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
69 reviews
18 repeat clients
35 years of experience
Overland Park, KS, 66212

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 !

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Erin S.
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$49
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5.0 out of 5 stars
108 reviews
29 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Merriam, KS, 66203

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!

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Emily J.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
33 reviews
11 repeat clients
16 years of experience
Lenexa, KS, 66215

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!

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Reed W.
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$60
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4.9 out of 5 stars
70 reviews
19 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Prairie Village, KS, 66208

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.

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Bree M.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
20 reviews
5 repeat clients
13 years of experience
Kansas City, KS, 66103

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!

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Sitter Profile Image: Ava K.
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Ava K.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
97 reviews
23 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Kansas City, KS, 66103

Ava has watched our boys several times and she is always awesome! She is always attentive, caring, and communicative. You can’t go wrong with having Ava watch your pets.

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Casey M.
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$42
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5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
5 years of experience
Mission, KS, 66202

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.

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Maryn L.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
45 reviews
13 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Old Westport, Kansas City, MO, 64111

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.

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Lori B.
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$34
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5.0 out of 5 stars
543 reviews
170 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Roeland Park, KS, 66205

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!

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Monica S.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
1 repeat client
3 years of experience
Hanover Place, Kansas City, MO, 64111

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.

Sitter Profile Image: Abby M.
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Abby M.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
44 reviews
9 repeat clients
50 years of experience
West Plaza, Kansas City, MO, 64111

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.

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Rachel G.
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$50
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4.8 out of 5 stars
58 reviews
16 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Prairie Village, KS, 66208

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!

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William B.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
2 repeat clients
36 years of experience
Shawnee, KS, 66203

Bill did an amazing job! He sent us many pics! Aarnie and him got along! Bill even dropped off Aarnie’s stuff and dropped him off to daycare! Truly a gem and he was great!

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Sitter Profile Image: Lucie P.
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Lucie P.
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$48
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4 years of experience
Shawnee, KS, 66203

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.

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Evelyn P.
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$90
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5.0 out of 5 stars
27 reviews
14 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Roeland Park, KS, 66205

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.

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5.0 out of 5 stars

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!

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Jennifer B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Philipp and Megan took great care of our dogs! They sent pictures daily and communicated well. We felt very comfortable leaving our dogs in their care. We would absolutely book with them again!

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Courtney D.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Lisa is wonderful!! She took very good care of my 2 dogs for a week. Even had to give one of my dogs antibiotics 2 times a day. Kept in touch with me and sent me pictures. I would highly recommend Lisa if you need dog or any animal care!!

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Debbie C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

My pets love Felicia! Great communication, intentional, clearly gave a lot of affection, house in great shape. Highly recommend.

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Molly F.
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Leslie was a great help! She took good care of Hugo and communicated well while we were out of town.

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Jessi M.
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Tristan was great. Our flight back got canceled and she was able to stay an extra day. Will definitely be back.

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Derek S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

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.

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Meghan K.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

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!

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Taylor M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Stacey was great! She sent pictures nearly every day and my dogs looked happy and quite content. She is very responsive and went out of her way to make sure everything was good while I was gone.

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Karen N.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Our second stay with Mikayla was just like the first, perfect. She took great care of our three poms, including giving medication to one, and the house was just as we left it!

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Courtney S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Amber was great with Henry! Henry can be a bit of a challenge, but she took excellent care of him and he was the most relaxed he's ever been after I've been away. Would recommend!

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Sarah V.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Erin was great. Excellent communication before and during her stay. My dog enjoyed being with her and I appreciated the updates and her being a reliable caregiver. Looking forward to next time. Thank you.

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Anne B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

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!

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Emily D.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Pamela was great taking care of Sophie and my home. What a relief! She knows poodles and completely understood her need for almost constant attention. I will definitely call upon her again.

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Connie D.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

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!

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Jennifer S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Ellie did a great job. Our dog gets anxious and stressed when we leave but she did fantastic in Ellie’s care.

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Melody R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

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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Allison M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Nicholas was great! Out dog responded so well to him and, while confused, he appreciated the quality time

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Kornelle K.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Was there on time . Took care of the dogs very well. Great with comment. Would definitely use her again.

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Richard M.
House Sitting
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Jen was great! Very communicative despite having had a nervous nelly of a pup on her hands with GI upset.

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Gillian C.
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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.

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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.