Pet Sitting in Merriam

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Sitter Profile Image: Erin S.
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Erin S.
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$19
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5.0 out of 5 stars
126 reviews
33 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Merriam, KS, 66203

Our boys were happy and well taken care of. Erin was prompt which helped keep the dogs on their normal feeding schedule and she is very easy to work with!

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Valerie W.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
66 reviews
19 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Merriam, KS, 66202

Valerie is an awesome pet sitter! She takes excellent care during her check ins with our cat, and even went above and beyond to care for our gecko. She’s great.

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Jennifer A.
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$11
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5.0 out of 5 stars
67 reviews
17 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Overland Park, KS, 66202

Jennifer did such a good job. Followed all instructions for caring for my cat Maggie making my trip that much easier. I appreciate the reliability that she displayed with her daily visits and online reports.

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Debbie J.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
198 reviews
42 repeat clients
60 years of experience
Shawnee, KS, 66216

Debbie did a drop-in on my ~3 month puppy while I was at work and took great care of my doggo. She left lots of good details after the visit, and was thoughtful enough to note specific things she knew I was worried about (no crate messes, pup was good about not jumping, etc.). Will definitely book Debbie again in the future!!

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Evelyn F.
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$18
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4.9 out of 5 stars
64 reviews
16 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Shawnee, KS, 66214

Evelyn did great with my pups, will be booking again in the future.

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Sitter Profile Image: Grace W.
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Grace W.
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$22
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5.0 out of 5 stars
103 reviews
33 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Mission, KS, 66202

We’ve used grace before and she is so wonderful. She is on time and if she is running slightly behind she lets you know. I can’t say enough wonderful things about her

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Sitter Profile Image: Sarah W.
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Sarah W.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
150 reviews
32 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Mission, KS, 66202

Sarah is so easy to work with and my two golden girls love her! I've used her for drop-in visits a few times now and she's been great. Would definitely recommend! :)

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Sofia P.
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$17
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5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
6 repeat clients
2 years of experience
Overland Park, KS, 66202

About: I have two years of experience pet sitting small, medium and large dogs pet sitting experience with cats. During my visits, I have walked, fed, had playtime with, and have fed any medications or vitamins the owner has requested I give their pet to them. In my daily and weekly routine, I would be available for visits/walks during: Monday/Wednesday/Fri: 6-10am and/or 1-8pm Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday: available at any time Sunday: 3-8pm These times do differ for overnight stays! When caring for pets in my clients home, I always make sure to follow any instructions or specific requests the client has left for me. I also make sure the client has informed me of certain behaviors of their pet and has told me about the pets personality to ensure I watch them in a way that makes them the most comfortable to ensure a safe and fun visit!

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Emily B.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
46 reviews
4 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Mission, KS, 66202

My dogs love Emily and it always shows in the photos. I very much appreciate her help and detailed report from the visits. Very grateful for her!

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Stephanie R.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
3 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Plaza Westport, Prairie Village, KS, 66208

Stephanie was so helpful and kind with our two dogs! This was a first time using Rover and Stephanie exceeded all needs and eased our worry. With a senior dog who needs extra care and a younger dog who has much more energy, she was able to accommodate both of our boys to keep them happy and safe!

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Sitter Profile Image: Mackenzie P.
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Mackenzie P.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
3 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Shawnee, KS, 66216

Mackenzie was so amazing! She stayed right on schedule and made sure to communicate with me each day and even helped me recognize that i incorrectly scheduled her assistance plan and got it all squared away for me. Will definitely be requesting her services again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Alison L.
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Alison L.
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$17
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5.0 out of 5 stars
30 reviews
12 repeat clients
16 years of experience
Overland Park, KS, 66212

Alison was wonderful with our two kitties! She took great care of them and clearly enjoyed giving them lots of attention, pets, and snuggles. Graham, who usually hides from new people, warmed up to her very quickly. Loved getting her updates and pictures. Knowing they were in such great hands allowed us to really enjoy our trip. Highly recommend Alison as your go-to pet sitter!

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Brittany O.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
177 reviews
57 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Shawnee, KS, 66203

Brittany was the best sitter we ever had , especially with our 15 year old dog!!

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Jane E.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
111 reviews
24 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Lenexa, KS, 66216

Jane was so amazing with my two bunnies Buzz and Coco and they absolutely loved her! She was always on time, paid close attention to detail and all of my instructions, and left me detailed descriptions and photos of each visit! I would recommend Jane to anyone and will definitely be using her services in the future!

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Sitter Profile Image: Joann F.
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Joann F.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
80 reviews
19 repeat clients
19 years of experience
Mission, KS, 66202

Joann was amazing with our dog, Willie. She took great care of him, sent fun photos/videos, and shared good written notes on how things were going. We are so grateful and will definitely be return customers!

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Sitter Profile Image: William B.
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William B.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
2 repeat clients
36 years of experience
Shawnee, KS, 66203

About: I grew up with dogs and all of my kids have dogs, so not only am I a grandpa, I was a dog grandpa first! I also sit and love cats. They always find me. Had four dogs in my house for many times watching when my kids traveled, but now they moved so I have more time to get my fur feed. I take walks and would love to walk your pups but also can follow your guidelines doing the best to keep their routine. I work from home but occasionally have appointments outside of the home, so I am very available to work with your schedule. I will share my schedule with you when booking. I have a fenced yard and a great neighborhood for walking. Friendly home environment with access to fresh food/water and sunshine. Your dog/cat will be well-loved.

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Lucie P.
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$18
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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, 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 and stay with your pets day and night. 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.

Sitter Profile Image: Alledra P.
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Alledra P.
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$13
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20 years of experience
Shawnee, KS, 66203

About: I work from home full-time. This means your pet will receive frequent supervision, companionship, potty & play breaks and lots of attention throughout the day! Ive always had animals in my home and have experience caring for my own as well as friends and families. I will provide a safe and loving environment where your pet will be comfortable and cared for like they are part of the family. I've cared for animals in every stage of life. I have extensive experience with cats including bottle-feeding orphaned kittens, caring for senior cats, and supporting pets with age related needs. I also have experience with puppies, adult dogs, and senior dogs, and I understand that each pet requires individualized care, patience, and attention. Open to hosting dogs in home and drop ins for your cats. I work from home full-time, allowing me to provide frequent supervision and attention throughout the day. Work is flexible allowing for lots of time love and activities. I have a large, fully fenced backyard for supervised outdoor play with my dog. When not outdoors our house guest will primarily stay with me in my home office as my co-worker and side kick. With lots of breaks for tummy rubs and head scritches of course!

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Michael M.
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$18
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4.9 out of 5 stars
139 reviews
63 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Overland Park, KS, 66204

Michael is wonderful! Our cat has to be pilled manually every day and is very attention hungry. Michael spent quality time with her and pilled her daily while we were out of town. He also took lots of pictures.

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Sitter Profile Image: Shayna A.
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Shayna A.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
2 repeat clients
11 years of experience
Merriam, KS, 66203

About: Hi I'm Shayna and I have two dogs of my own . Ive been passionate about dogs since I was four yrs old. I have ten years of experience . With the experience I have I will treat your pets like family. Also I will start providing some boarding on the weekends . But I would prefer pets that do good in a crate at night or in bed room for bed time . I also have a bathing certificate so I can do exit baths or bath and brush and do nail trims as well . I'm currently taking care of my own pups and I currently have a part time job . But when I have some free time I will be giving your pet lots of love and care they deserve . I give my client pets lots of love and effection . They get alot of exercise in the back yard and can walk them once a day or more . Just let me know their routine and I will make sure they get all they need 😁

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Rachel has been outstanding! She has been very good about communicating and very diligent about meeting Jiro’s needs. I would recommend her to everyone and will definitely book her again!

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Claire F.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

We had a last minute request and Sarah was able to accommodate us. Our dogs were well cared for and happy when we returned home. We’ll definitely use her again in the future!

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Erin S.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Mackenzie was so amazing! She stayed right on schedule and made sure to communicate with me each day and even helped me recognize that i incorrectly scheduled her assistance plan and got it all squared away for me. Will definitely be requesting her services again!

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Dylan A.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Stephanie was so helpful and kind with our two dogs! This was a first time using Rover and Stephanie exceeded all needs and eased our worry. With a senior dog who needs extra care and a younger dog who has much more energy, she was able to accommodate both of our boys to keep them happy and safe!

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Reilly K.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Once again, Jennifer has taken great care of our cats and house while we were out of town. Thank you!

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Katie P.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Aspen did amazing. She followed instructions and made Zeus feel safe and very happy! We will be using her again in the future.

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Lauren S.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Grace! You are so wonderful! Thank you so much for watching our boys! We were out of town for an extended holiday and it was so relieving seeing how much fun the boys had with Grace. We anxiously waited for photos and the report card and were never disappointed. She took amazing care of them and we can not thank her enough!

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Chay D.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Erin has been great. Both of my dogs like her and my cat who is normally skittish has stayed out when Erin has been over. I’ve had to reach out short notice a couple of times, and she has been able to accommodate. I’m very pleased and I would highly recommend her!

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Trent
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

He was very polite and accommodating to last minute schedule changes. Moreover, he was quick to initially respond to a last-minute booking! On that note, Jeffrey does respond quite fast. His reports are nicely detailed as well!

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Ashton D.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Joann was amazing with Watson. He loved their walks together and is looking forward to the next visit!

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Jaime W.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

We’ve used Valerie numerous times for both short and long trips. She is currently the only sitter we use and have been more than satisfied with every booking! Would highly recommend her!!

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Brittney H.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Kirin is the best! She’s one of the few people our nervous little Bean trusts. She’s helped us out numerous times over the past 5 years & has always been kind to our pups & respectful of our space.

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Izzie N.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Paige was responsive, attentive, sent pictures with each visit and my dog was well-cared for while I was gone.

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Lindsey M.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

You’re the best!!! Thank you so much for taking care of my pups! You make traveling easier knowing that I have someone to care for my dogs.

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Olivia P.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Evelyn goes above and beyond when she takes care of our cat. We appreciate her work!!!! And so does our cat, Foxy.

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Cary S.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Deanna is my go-to person on Rover when I need care for my dogs. She has a wonderful rapport with them and they are completely comfortable with her. Its such a relief to have this kind of help when you need it. Deanna is a gem!

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Lesa M.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Molly is wonderful with my kitties and does a great job making sure they are taken care of while I’m out of town!

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Sandy M.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Lauren was very understanding of our anxious pup and worked well with her. She communicated clearly with us and provided a detailed update with pictures. We would happily work with her again.

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Margaret K.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Lisa took great care of my dog during drop-ins and was so easy to work with throughout the process. I feel better leaving knowing my dog is in good hands and would book again!

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Lindsey M.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Reece was AMAZING! She was timely, responsive, and I know our dog and cat loved her. We would absolutely ask her to watch them again!

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Brooke S.
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Pet sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a pet sitter in Merriam on Rover as of Jun 2026 was about $20 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A pet sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your and your pet’s needs.

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As of Jun 2026, there are 2,872 pet sitters in Merriam. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect pet sitter near you. As a reminder, pet sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your pet’s safety.

Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple pet sitters about your booking. Typically, 87% of Merriam pet sitters respond in under an hour.

Pet sitters in Merriam have an average of 15 years of experience. Pet sitters with repeat customers have an average of 6 repeat clients. Experience can vary from pet sitter to pet sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare pet sitters in Merriam.

Rover makes it easy to find Merriam pet sitters to provide loving care from their own home. The background-checked, 5-star pet sitters you can find on Rover will welcome your pet into their home when you’re away—whether it’s just for the weekend or longer. Pet sitting is great for:

  • Pets of all ages and abilities, including puppies
  • Pet parents looking for a safe, loving alternative to a kennel
  • Pets who’d love to socialize with their pet sitter’s pets

There are 2,872 pet sitters in Merriam on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your pet! In Merriam, 94% of pet sitters offer daily exercise, 97% offer medication administration, and 92% have experience with senior pets and pets with special needs. We know each pet is unique and may have specific care instructions. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect pet sitter near you. As a reminder, pet sitters joining Rover must pass background checks for you and your pet’s safety.

Yes! Sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your pet sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your pet 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 pet 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 pet service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your sitter’s cancellation policy.