Cat Sitting in Merrifield
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“Kaitlin was awesome with our cats. She provided great details and pictures with every visit, which made being away so much easier. Would definitely use her services again.”
“We are very grateful to Amy for the joyful care she provided to our kittens on our recent short trip. When she came to visit and meet our pets, we immediately felt comfortable with her and confident that our four-footed family members would be in good hands. Upon our return our home was neat and tidy, and the kittens were happy and healthy. The kitten playroom showed that she had spent time in play with our very active felines. We give Amy a five-star review and recommend her without reservation.”
“Elizabeth is an incredible petsitter and we would recommend her services again and again. Our 2 cats were well cared for throughout the entire time we were gone and we received detailed updates and photos after each of her visits. I typically get major anxiety leaving our cats when we go on vacation, but hearing from Elizabeth with daily updates gave me total peace of mind. She followed all of our instructions and gave the cats lots of attention and stimulus, even visiting for longer than we requested each day. One of our cats is very cautious of strangers and typically hides for petsitter, but she took an immediate liking to Elizabeth. She must be a great judge of character because we agree that Elizabeth is the best!”
“Amber did an excellent job taking care of our cat Olive. Amber did drop-in visits everyday and spent some quality time with our cat. We were glad to see Olive content and taken care of. We highly recommend Amber as a cat sitter.”
“Ruby was great with our dogs! She brought her young kids along (after checking with us to make sure it was ok) and our dogs had a great time with them!”
“Grace looked in on our cat Chester while we were away and did a great job. We especially loved the photos of him she took and it gave us great peace of mind knowing she was there to check in on him. Will definitely book again! Thanks so much, Grace!”
“Thank you for being amazing!”
“Erin was great! We felt very comfortable having her drop in on our cat. Nice pictures and updates, we would definitely book again!🙂”
“This was my second time booking with Sonya, and I am never dissatisfied with her ability to care for my cat. She is fantastic with animals and made my antisocial cat actually warm up to her! Sonya goes above and beyond every time, book with her, you won’t be disappointed. :)”
“Naomi took great care of my kitty, Beauford, while I was gone for a vacation. I had no worries at all and she provided detailed updates and photos of him. I would definitely book with her again!”
“Natalia always takes the best care of my cat! Very reliable and responsible. I have used her multiple times for vacations and will continue to do so. Highly recommend!”
About: With five years of experience, I've developed a deep understanding of dog care, gained from working at various doggie daycare and boarding facilities. I also provide home visits, walks, and host dogs in my own home. I foster for a rescue, ensuring that my personal fosters and client dogs are kept separate. I live with two cats, one of whom is very dog-friendly, and two female dogs who are more reserved, preferring interactions on their own terms. My male Pitbull, however, is very playful. All my dogs are comfortable crating overnight and when I'm at work. I can only board male dogs, or smaller, submissive female dogs under 30 pounds. I work part time I’m the summer with a varying schedule. During the school year I am a teacher. I am gone from 7:30-4 daily. When dogs visit my home they are leashed in the yard, and will probably keep a drag leash on them while they learn the boundaries of the home. I will crate and rotate if needed to give the dogs time to settle in. I can provide mealtime enrichment in the forms of snuffle mats, frozen meals fillable treat toys, puzzle treats, snuffle games etc. I have boundaries in my home when it comes to behavior and dogs will get breaks in their kennel as needed for cool down time or an overstimulation break. If a dog has structural needs or some behavioral concerns, I am happy to talk about how/if I can accommodate them in my home. We have an abundance of chew toys, stuffies, and balls for dogs to play with but we can also remove them if your dog has some resource guarding tendencies with new dogs. When doing drop ins in a client home I make sure to be non threatening when arriving and giving the dogs lots of space and time to get used to me before expecting to take them out of their crate. I would need a breakdown of the house rules and can hold the boundaries needed. For walks, I don’t want to be tugged around, so I can provide alternate tools to help the dog walk better, including but limited to; head halters, front clip harnesses, slip leads, prong collars(I am trained in how to fit and use them properly). This can all be a discussion before services are scheduled. I also prefer to meet all my clients beforehand to ensure a proper fit for my home. All of my dogs are utd on their Rabies & Distemper/Parvo vaccines as well as spayed and neutered. They receive flea and tick preventatives monthly. Any dog I take into my care will need to be utd on distemper/Parvo and rabies vaccines at a minimum. No UNspayed females. UNneutered males will be a case by case basis. They will also need to be on flea and tick preventatives as well. Preferably oral. Over the counter topicals don’t work well.
About: There has always been at least one dog in my house to take care of. I can assure you that your pet will be loved and cared for with the same amount I give my own at home. I am pretty flexible and can make time for you and your pet. I work part time and weekends would work better if boarding is requested. I take my dogs for walks or run around with them outside, I feed them when it’s time, and give them their medication if prescribed any. They also get lots of treats and cuddles!
“Abby is AMAZING! She took such great care of our fur baby cat while we were on vacation. Highly recommend her! Thanks again Abby, we so appreciated everything you did! 5 STARS!”
“Goes above and beyond for your pet. Patient, caring and Kind. Recommend 100%!”
About: Flexible schedule, lots of trails in my area for your puppies to explore, trustworthy, dependable and easily contacted. I’ve had pets of my own in the past that I loved and adored, and currently have a 3 year old eskimo/chihuahua that I adopted from the local shelter who loves to play w other dogs. I work three 12 hour shifts a week, meaning those 4 days off are great opportunities for me to walk your dog(s), stop in and check on them or stay with them. I understand the value of daily exercise and mental stimulation for a dog, so I will ensure they are getting their steps in. I also understand not everyone has the time or ability to ensure their pets receive daily exercise/time outside, and with my flexible schedule I would love to give you some peace of mind that your pet is having all of their needs met.
About: As a child we had cats until I moved away to college. After college my husband and I adopted 2 cats, Mitten and Mimi, that have become the best part of our small family Everyday we take care of our 2 cats litter boxes and feed them 2x a day and check their water fountain to ensure everything is always fresh for them I love playing with pets and giving them the stimulation they need with their toys. When someone’s pet chooses to cuddle with me it is such a heart warming feeling
About: Hey, I'm Olivia! When I was 10, I created a business where I would petsit for neighbors when they would go out of town and have been doing it occasionally ever since, but I would love to get back to doing it more often. So I thought Rover would be a good way of going about it and meeting new faces and animals:) I volunteered at the Animal Humane Society in high school and loved it so much. I helped out with cat adoption and helping with questions people have about a certain cat or about adoption. I have experience with pet sitting and also dog walking. I am very responsible, independent and reliable so no need to worry about your pets, they would be in great hands with me! I would love to help out and accommodate you and your pets to make it as easy and stress free as possible. If you are interested and need a petsitter, let me know. I would love to meet you and your pet and figure things out from there! I am pretty flexible with my work schedule so I am able to petsit (both cats, dogs and any other animals) and walk dogs most days of the week currently I've only every watched pets in the owners home which makes the pets feel more comfortable in my opinion. I always follow the instructions especially when there are specific details to note. I am respectful of their homes and take great care of their pets:)
About: Growing up my neighbors always had dogs and we often took care of them while they were away, which is where my love for dogs began. In college my roommate bought a puppy and I helped her raise it for the first 2 years until we graduated. During this time, my responsibilities were being the first one to take her out to the bathroom in the morning, being that I was always the first one awake! Also because I enjoy going for runs, I was the one who brought Finn on daily walk/runs, while also helping train her to live inside our house. Also, in college, the family I nannied bought a puppy and I helped them through the first steps of training her. During this process I really learned the steps of how to care for dogs being that I was the one taking care of her from 7-5 each day. I am looking into adopting a puppy of my own now, but I wish to be more financially stable before I get one. So to satisfy my puppy fever, for now I hope to dog sit and dog walk until I can afford one of my own!
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Kaitlin C.Star Sitter
“Kaitlin was awesome with our cats. She provided great details and pictures with every visit, which made being away so much easier. Would definitely use her services again.”
Amy H.
“We are very grateful to Amy for the joyful care she provided to our kittens on our recent short trip. When she came to visit and meet our pets, we immediately felt comfortable with her and confident that our four-footed family members would be in good hands. Upon our return our home was neat and tidy, and the kittens were happy and healthy. The kitten playroom showed that she had spent time in play with our very active felines. We give Amy a five-star review and recommend her without reservation.”
Elizabeth G.
“Elizabeth is an incredible petsitter and we would recommend her services again and again. Our 2 cats were well cared for throughout the entire time we were gone and we received detailed updates and photos after each of her visits. I typically get major anxiety leaving our cats when we go on vacation, but hearing from Elizabeth with daily updates gave me total peace of mind. She followed all of our instructions and gave the cats lots of attention and stimulus, even visiting for longer than we requested each day. One of our cats is very cautious of strangers and typically hides for petsitter, but she took an immediate liking to Elizabeth. She must be a great judge of character because we agree that Elizabeth is the best!”
Dawn W.
“Amber did an excellent job taking care of our cat Olive. Amber did drop-in visits everyday and spent some quality time with our cat. We were glad to see Olive content and taken care of. We highly recommend Amber as a cat sitter.”
Ruby H.
“Ruby was great with our dogs! She brought her young kids along (after checking with us to make sure it was ok) and our dogs had a great time with them!”
grace s.Star Sitter
“Grace looked in on our cat Chester while we were away and did a great job. We especially loved the photos of him she took and it gave us great peace of mind knowing she was there to check in on him. Will definitely book again! Thanks so much, Grace!”
Emily F.
“Thank you for being amazing!”
Erin H.
“Erin was great! We felt very comfortable having her drop in on our cat. Nice pictures and updates, we would definitely book again!🙂”
Sonya B.
“This was my second time booking with Sonya, and I am never dissatisfied with her ability to care for my cat. She is fantastic with animals and made my antisocial cat actually warm up to her! Sonya goes above and beyond every time, book with her, you won’t be disappointed. :)”
Naomi B.
“Naomi took great care of my kitty, Beauford, while I was gone for a vacation. I had no worries at all and she provided detailed updates and photos of him. I would definitely book with her again!”
Natalia C.
“Natalia always takes the best care of my cat! Very reliable and responsible. I have used her multiple times for vacations and will continue to do so. Highly recommend!”
Kelsey L.
About: With five years of experience, I've developed a deep understanding of dog care, gained from working at various doggie daycare and boarding facilities. I also provide home visits, walks, and host dogs in my own home. I foster for a rescue, ensuring that my personal fosters and client dogs are kept separate. I live with two cats, one of whom is very dog-friendly, and two female dogs who are more reserved, preferring interactions on their own terms. My male Pitbull, however, is very playful. All my dogs are comfortable crating overnight and when I'm at work. I can only board male dogs, or smaller, submissive female dogs under 30 pounds. I work part time I’m the summer with a varying schedule. During the school year I am a teacher. I am gone from 7:30-4 daily. When dogs visit my home they are leashed in the yard, and will probably keep a drag leash on them while they learn the boundaries of the home. I will crate and rotate if needed to give the dogs time to settle in. I can provide mealtime enrichment in the forms of snuffle mats, frozen meals fillable treat toys, puzzle treats, snuffle games etc. I have boundaries in my home when it comes to behavior and dogs will get breaks in their kennel as needed for cool down time or an overstimulation break. If a dog has structural needs or some behavioral concerns, I am happy to talk about how/if I can accommodate them in my home. We have an abundance of chew toys, stuffies, and balls for dogs to play with but we can also remove them if your dog has some resource guarding tendencies with new dogs. When doing drop ins in a client home I make sure to be non threatening when arriving and giving the dogs lots of space and time to get used to me before expecting to take them out of their crate. I would need a breakdown of the house rules and can hold the boundaries needed. For walks, I don’t want to be tugged around, so I can provide alternate tools to help the dog walk better, including but limited to; head halters, front clip harnesses, slip leads, prong collars(I am trained in how to fit and use them properly). This can all be a discussion before services are scheduled. I also prefer to meet all my clients beforehand to ensure a proper fit for my home. All of my dogs are utd on their Rabies & Distemper/Parvo vaccines as well as spayed and neutered. They receive flea and tick preventatives monthly. Any dog I take into my care will need to be utd on distemper/Parvo and rabies vaccines at a minimum. No UNspayed females. UNneutered males will be a case by case basis. They will also need to be on flea and tick preventatives as well. Preferably oral. Over the counter topicals don’t work well.
Jasmine P.
“Jasmine is a very responsible, respectful, kind young lady with experience caring for dogs, cats, chickens, rabbits, hedgehogs, fish and who knows what else! I would highly recommend her and also 100% recommend her!”
Abby S.
“Abby is AMAZING! She took such great care of our fur baby cat while we were on vacation. Highly recommend her! Thanks again Abby, we so appreciated everything you did! 5 STARS!”
Louissa D.
“Goes above and beyond for your pet. Patient, caring and Kind. Recommend 100%!”
Grace G.
About: Flexible schedule, lots of trails in my area for your puppies to explore, trustworthy, dependable and easily contacted. I’ve had pets of my own in the past that I loved and adored, and currently have a 3 year old eskimo/chihuahua that I adopted from the local shelter who loves to play w other dogs. I work three 12 hour shifts a week, meaning those 4 days off are great opportunities for me to walk your dog(s), stop in and check on them or stay with them. I understand the value of daily exercise and mental stimulation for a dog, so I will ensure they are getting their steps in. I also understand not everyone has the time or ability to ensure their pets receive daily exercise/time outside, and with my flexible schedule I would love to give you some peace of mind that your pet is having all of their needs met.
Kaleigh K.
“Kaleigh is an amazing caretaker for pets. She does especially well with playing and cuddling with cats when they want attention. She is responsible about feeding them on time and taking care of litter boxes as needed”
Olivia G.
“Olivia has been caring for our dogs for probably about 8 years now. Whenever we leave town, Olivia is the first person we call. We like to think our dogs love us, but we know they look forward to us leaving because then they get to see Olivia! She doesn't just do the minimum of feeding, watering and exercising them. She gives them lots of love! I've got huge amounts of confidence in Olivia and strongly recommend her to take care of your dogs, cats, fish, turtles, frogs, toads, iguanas, hamsters, etc., etc.”
Ashli M.
“As a kindergarten teacher, Ashli knows all about balancing discipline with fun. This is clearly evident in her interactions with dogs and she knows how to play well with them while making sure they obey their rules. She is an avid puppy-lover and would make a great sitter as she saves up to get a dog of her own.”
Eric F.Star Sitter
“Excellent with cats Very Dependable Highly recommend Eric!”
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Cat sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a cat sitter in Merrifield on Rover as of Jul 2025 was about $25 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A cat sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your and your cat’s needs.
As of Jul 2025, there are 15 cat sitters in Merrifield. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect cat sitter near you. As a reminder, cat sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your cat’s safety.
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Experience can vary widely from cat sitter to cat sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing cat sitters available in Merrifield.
Do you simply need someone to stop by and play, feed, and scoop? Merrifield cat sitters are happy to take care of your cat while you’re at work, on vacation, or unavailable for the day, even if all you need is a quick drop-in! Your cat sitter will stop by to feed, play with, and snuggle your cat as many times a day as you like. And the best part? Your cat gets to stay on their home turf.
There are 15 cat sitters in Merrifield on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your cat! We understand that each cat is unique and may require specific instructions. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect cat sitter near you. As a reminder, cat sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your cat’s safety.
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