Cat Sitting in Merrifield
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“We will always ask Elizabeth to watch our cats. She does such a great job with them and clearly loves it too. Super communicative and flexible when our travel plans change. Would recommend to anyone looking for a petsitter to care for their precious fur babies.”
“It’s our first time to use Rover and we’re a little bit worried first but Dawn was super easy to communicate and responsible. Our kitten was hiding from her first but already got started to grow on her at the third day. We strongly recommend Dawn and will definitely ask her again when we’ll be gone next time.”
“Grace was kind and generous with our cat Patches. He appreciated the extra pets and human contact while his favorite person was away. Being able to stay in his home to look out his favorite window and sit on his favorite blanket has been a nice change from his traditional boarding. The stay home option would not be available without our cat sitter! We appreciate you, Grace!”
About: We have had dogs our entire life. We have two black labs of our own that love to play with other dogs. We have a spacious back yard and home for the dogs to play and get exercise. We have taken part in fostering dogs for pet rescues for years while waiting on a permanent home for the dogs. Our black labs both were adopted from a pet rescue. I work from home and have the freedom to give plenty of attentions to dogs in our home. Our dogs and dogs staying at our home will get plenty of attention and play time - including walks, outdoor playtime and free range of our entire home while inside. Pets have free range of our home. We have a Large back yard with plenty of toys for dogs to play with! We also take dogs on plenty of walks to get quality exercise. I work from home full time and have the flexibility to care for dogs throughout the day. Dogs at our home get a great amount of attention and play time all day! Pets have free range of our home. We treats all dogs as family. Our two black labs love to play with other dogs as well. We spoil all dogs staying at our home and strive to make their stay as comfortable as possible.
About: I have always loved animals and always had animals in my life. I will send photos/videos of your fur babies per request and can promise you will not have to worry about them while you’re away! I know how it feels to have others care for my pets so I will do everything I can to make you and your pets comfortable! I have the ability to be flexible when it comes to your pets specific needs. I am a travel nurse and have several weeks off between contracts that I would love to spend caring for animals! I do not children which makes my schedule flexible and open when I’m not working. I will treat your pet as my own along with following the rules they are used to. I know it is important to stick to a routine.
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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The median cost per night for cat sitting in Merrifield is $30
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Cat Sitting FAQs
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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 May 2026 was about $30 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 May 2026, there are 17 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.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple cat sitters about your booking. Typically, cat sitters on Rover respond in under an hour.
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 17 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.
Yes! Cat sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your cat sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your cat sitter has access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals. In the rare event of any issues during a booking, rest easy knowing your cat is covered by the Rover Guarantee reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care.
Note: If your cat 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 cat sitting service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your cat sitter’s cancellation policy.
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