Pet Sitting in Merrifield
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Top rated Merrifield pet sitters
“Sonya is always amazing, my third time booking with her and I will never book with anyone else as long as she’s available. My cat warms up to few people, but Sonya has worked with her so hard that she has warmed up to her! Cannot recommend her highly enough!!”
“Naomi did a great job communicating and making me feel reassured my pet was in good hands!”
“Highly recommend Kaitlin for caring for your pet(s)! She is very prompt to respond to requests, very dependable, very interactive with our dogs when she is at the house! They love the attention they get when she is with them!”
“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!”
“Erin rocks! She was so patient with me even through my own communication faults. She left great notes on how my dogs were. I would definitely hire her again and would recommend to my friends! Thanks Erin!”
About: Since I was young, I have always loved dogs. Big dogs have always been my dream to own, but no matter the size, I have enough room to love all breeds. I have trained my own two fur babies and helped friends and other families with training tips. Just like us, each dog has a personality and I love to learn and grow with those personalities. I am a proud Yoga Teacher 🧘 My hours may vary but I will keep my calendar updated to make sure your four-legged friends can receive the proper amount of time and care they need! As long as we communicate about what is to be done in your home, I know I will get it done. I am very good with instructions and will make sure your babies feel comfortable around me and when I am in their space as well. If they have a routine, I will try my best to keep to it. I know when your dog is comfortable and feels safe then you as a fur parent will be as well.
“Did great with our pups and was available the day of!”
“Eric did a great job with our two labs. They are high energy dogs, but were properly worn out when I got home. Great communication, regular updates throughout the visit.”
“Thank You so much Emily! We appreciate your flexibility with our additional visit requests and look forward to see Bruce on your Facebook page! Our son is so proud of his “kitty star”!”
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
“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!”
About: I stay with my furry granddaughter, Holly, when they have to go out of town. I have a neighbor's dog that stay with me occasionally. I am currently working part-time. My schedule changes from week to week. My shifts are 6 hrs. Retired USPS and TSA officer. Reliable and trustworthy. I own a cabin on a small private lake. I feel the pets are more comfortable in their own home but, always welcome in mine.
“We met with Grace to house sit for us. We had to cancel our trip but plan to use her in the future. She’s a very nice person and seems interested in taking the best possible care of our dogs. We had some scheduling issues online and she was very patient working that out.”
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: I have owned and taken care of cats and dogs for my whole life. I love all of the animals big and small! I have also taken care of family and friends pets many times! I am currently a stay at home mom with a flexible schedule! I saw this as a great opportunity to do something I really enjoy doing! I have a cat myself! I have great energy. And have had a lot of experience with cats and dogs alike! I will always make sure that your pets feel safe and secure!
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!
“Karen was great with my fur baby. Took him for a couple walks and spent time giving attention. She was great sending photos and letting me know how it went. I'm glad you enjoyed your time with him Karen. I'm know he loved you. Guessing you found out how much he loves to give and receive attention. He thinks everyone and everything loves him as much as he loves them. My sweet boy 🥰🐕🧸🐾💙”
About: Hello, bark, woof! My name is Andrew, I’m a 31 year old professional business owner who works from home - I am a dog dad to a now senior rescue pup; his name is Sir Jaxon Pants and we have been inseparable for the past 11 years. I am looking for an excuse to get out of the house more and interact with other friendly pups being that Jaxon has started to slow down a bit more in his older years. He is still an active companion but loves his rest now more than ever. I am kind, courteous and a lover of all animals. I have always had one if not more pets to care for my entire life and nothing brings me more joy then a wet puppy kiss when you walk in the door! Thanks for taking the time to check out my profile and please let me know any questions that you may have! As an avid animal lover and pet parent I understand that care is necessary around the clock with our furry family - life gets busy at times and we all can use some help in ensuring the health, happiness and safety of our pets. Each animal is unique just like we are and adaptive care is necessary in ensuring a trusting and a caring bond between handler and pet. Patience and understanding is most important in establishing a bond.
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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1. Sonya B.
“Sonya is always amazing, my third time booking with her and I will never book with anyone else as long as she’s available. My cat warms up to few people, but Sonya has worked with her so hard that she has warmed up to her! Cannot recommend her highly enough!!”
2. Naomi B.
“Naomi did a great job communicating and making me feel reassured my pet was in good hands!”
3. Kaitlin C.
“Highly recommend Kaitlin for caring for your pet(s)! She is very prompt to respond to requests, very dependable, very interactive with our dogs when she is at the house! They love the attention they get when she is with them!”
4. 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!”
5. Erin H.
“Erin rocks! She was so patient with me even through my own communication faults. She left great notes on how my dogs were. I would definitely hire her again and would recommend to my friends! Thanks Erin!”
6. Lindy S.
“Lindy loves animals. Especially Dogs. She owns 2 dogs, that are very well trained. Lindy is prompted and respectful. You can trust her with your pets.”
7. Amy H.
“Did great with our pups and was available the day of!”
8. Eric F.
“Eric did a great job with our two labs. They are high energy dogs, but were properly worn out when I got home. Great communication, regular updates throughout the visit.”
9. Emily F.
“Thank You so much Emily! We appreciate your flexibility with our additional visit requests and look forward to see Bruce on your Facebook page! Our son is so proud of his “kitty star”!”
10. 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”
11. 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!”
12. Jenna S.
“My dog Holly loves when Jenna comes to stay with her. We are able to travel with no anxiety around if our pet is being cared for properly while we are away. Holly is a high anxiety dog and she shows no signs of anxiety or stress when Jenna has been there.”
13. grace s.
“We met with Grace to house sit for us. We had to cancel our trip but plan to use her in the future. She’s a very nice person and seems interested in taking the best possible care of our dogs. We had some scheduling issues online and she was very patient working that out.”
14. 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.”
15. 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.”
16. 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!”
17. Karen K.
“Karen was great with my fur baby. Took him for a couple walks and spent time giving attention. She was great sending photos and letting me know how it went. I'm glad you enjoyed your time with him Karen. I'm know he loved you. Guessing you found out how much he loves to give and receive attention. He thinks everyone and everything loves him as much as he loves them. My sweet boy 🥰🐕🧸🐾💙”
18. 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”
19. 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.”
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Pet sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a pet sitter in Merrifield on Rover as of May 2025 was about $25 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.
As of May 2025, there are 11 pet sitters in Merrifield. 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, pet sitters on Rover respond in under an hour.
Experience can vary widely from pet sitter to pet sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing pet sitters available in Merrifield.
Rover makes it easy to find Merrifield 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 11 pet sitters in Merrifield on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your pet! We understand that each pet is unique and may require specific instructions. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect pet sitter near you. As a reminder, all pet sitters on Rover have been background checked and screened 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.
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