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1. Amy H.
“Great sitter, trustworthy and kind”
2. Erin H.
“Erin took such great care of our girl while we were away! We could relax knowing she was in good hands & being well taken care of in our home, where she was familiar & comfortable!”
3. Ruby H.
“Ruby was great! We’ve never been away from our dog for more than two days but he seemed very happy when we got back! She was quick to respond to our messages and keep us updated on how he was doing.”
4. Hanna T.
“Hanna did great with our pup!”
5. Kaitlin C.
“Kaitlin is so fantastic with our dog Brewtus!!! She's very experienced!”
6. Elizabeth G.
“One of the best pet care providers out there. Elizabeth is loving, caring, and responsible. If you consider your pets like family-you can be reassured that Elizabeth will treat them like they were her own. Highly recommended.”
7. Harley C.
“Harley takes great care of my dog when needed. She gives my dog regular potty breaks, plays with her, gives her her medicine, and follows all instructions I have for her. Will be bringing my dog back to her.”
8. Rachel H.
“Rachel took great care of my cats and dog. They all seemed content when I got him from a long trip.”
9. Jenna S.
“Jenna took excellent care of our dogs! Her replies to our messages were quick and she sent us a few updates & photos while we were away. I will definitely request Jenna for all our future dog-sitting needs!”
10. Emily F.
“Emily is very personable and did real well with the dogs providing a lot of updates. The real test — the dogs were dead tired and are busy taking a nap right after she left. Thank you for taking care kid our kids. We appreciate it very much. Will use again when we are in need for someone to watch our fur babies.”
11. Kryston W.
“Kryston did an excellent job. She went over and above to help us when we had a flight delay and couldn’t make it home. We will definitely ask her to watch Buddy again!”
12. 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!”
13. Louissa D.
“I have known Louissa my whole life. She shows animals kindness, patience, and understanding. She has always cared for her own pups and kitties, making sure they are shown love and given ample attention. She is an amazing caregiver and would always be quick to work with animals of all shapes and sizes, with different temperaments and needs. I could see her being an amazing Rover with her experience. You animals will be well taken care of and shown love and attention while you are away. From using Rover several times with my own dog and cat, I would positively trust Louissa to watch both of them if she lived near.”
14. Andrea H.
“Thanks for taking care of Jazzy Belle and Karl. You are probably an expert at putting in eye drops and giving meds now. Jazzy is a handful. Thanks for all the pictures too.”
15. Barton R.
“Bart is a wonderful, caring person. He puts the pets first in taking care of their needs and strives to make sure they are happy the whole time. I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Bart for two years and worked with him as he took care of his own pets and pets of others while we transported them to their new homes. You will not find a better pet sitter than Bart!”
16. Hailey V.
About: I have owned 4 dogs in my lifetime, one being a 7 month old puppy currently. Therefore, I have over 10 years of experience caring for dogs of all kinds, and would love nothing more than to take care of them for a job! Your pet will be in great, loving hands when you trust me to take care of them. I am currently working full time mornings, only every other weekend. I am open to working on holidays, and will make whatever hours you need care for work into my schedule no doubt. I will not be boarding dogs in my home at this time. I am in a small apartment that doesn’t allow pets. Sorry for the inconvenience!
17. Emma S.
About: I've taken care of dogs since I was about 10, my dad is a hunter so I grew up with dogs - puppies all the way to seniors. We've had 3 litters of puppies so I have experience with the youngsters! Currently, we have 4 English Setters ranging from age 2-11. My schedule is currently pretty flexible during the summer! I work at a cafe about 4 days a week but free most nights. You can message me with any questions! I care for pets in the way that I am affectionate, yet also know to let the pet know they aren't in charge. Otherwise, I love cuddles, playing outside, and going for walks!
18. Eric F.
“Eric was a great sitter for our two dogs at our home. He was very responsive, sent pictures while we were away and flexible with our requests. I look forward to using Eric again!”
19. 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.”
20. Andrew B.
“Thank you for touching base - Andrew and I have known each other for over 15 years and I clearly remember the day he was surprised with the cutest little rescue puppy - it was instant love between the two of them. I have never seen a pet and parent as connected and in tune as they are. They are inseparable, understanding and patient with each other. I am honored to be a part of both of their lives for the past decade since Jaxon has come into his life; honestly they both got the best end of the deal in my opinion and they’re the cutest! My best, Kim”
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House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Merrifield on Rover as of Jun 2025 was about $40 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 Jun 2025, there are 38 house sitters in Merrifield. 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, 86% of Merrifield house sitters respond in under an hour.
Experience can vary widely from house sitter to house sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing house sitters available in Merrifield.
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. Merrifield 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.
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