Dog Sitting in Merrillville
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21. Taryn M.
“We used Taryn for a drop-in visit for a weekend trip; we have an older dog who doesn't like boarding at our vet. She is a little particular and Taryn was very patient with her and sent us photos. We will be using her for a longer vacation later this summer. Thanks for everything, Taryn!”
22. Savannah W.
“She was extremely kind and patient with the dogs! Our dog had a few accidents but she was super nice and understanding and cleaned it up for us! We would recommend her!”
23. Andrew H.
“Andrew did an amazing job helping to care for my furry friend! He was reliable and dependable and my pet just loved having him there!”
24. Crystal L.
“Crystal did an amazing job taking care of our two cats! She did a spectacular job cleaning the litter boxes and making sure the food and water was replenished every visit. Crystal communicated really well with us each visit and sent photos. I will be sure to have Crystal help us out in the future!”
25. Kay W.
“Katherin is an outstanding pet sitter! Our dogs, Barkley and Pearl, absolutely adore them. Katherin is always punctual, incredibly attentive, and goes above and beyond to ensure our pets are happy and well cared for.”
26. Kimberly K.
“We started using Kim early this year as a dog sitter for our 14-year-old Morkie. We had her over to meet us and our pup and we all clicked instantly. Kim is such a kind and caring person that takes care of our pup as if it was her own. The peace of mind, knowing that our dog is so well taken care of all allows us to travel without that burden. In a very short period of time, she went from being our Dog Sitter to being a part of our family!”
27. Jaseantaruth H.
“I feel JaSeantaRuth would be an excellent caregiver due to her nurturing love and care she has for animals. I've witnessed the care she has when she helped with the care of my mother's cat and dog. She treated them with abundance of love as if they were children. You can actually see the joy in her eyes when she's around them, and the love the animals reciprocate back speaks for itself.”
28. Kiesha B.
“We booked at last minute with Kiesha after just finding out about this website. We scheduled several drop in visits over a two day period. Kiesha was there at every scheduled visit and gave great feedback each time with pictures. I will absolutely be using her again.”
29. Elizabeth M.
“Elizabeth has loved animals as long as I have known her. The care and love that she gives my pets when she watches them is how I treat them, and that is very hard to find. I would trust all of my "babies" anytime with them in her care. We have had her watch our dogs many times and never had an ounce of worry. She treats them like her own.”
30. isabella p.
“Isabella was so kind and was sure to check in with us while she watched our dog! 🙂”
31. Jen C.
“Dakota is a dependable dog sitter, he has watched my dogs for over 2 years now. He comes over at set times to walk, exercise and feed them. I would highly recommend him, he has went out of his way when we had to leave town on an emergency and with no notice he came to our rescue to watch our dogs .”
32. Elizabeth R.
“Elizabeth is wonderful with our fur baby?♥️”
33. Samuel M.
About: I’ve grown up with a dog in my household since I was 13 and have loved every second. Taken care of and experienced with early life till senior years. Your best friends deserve the best care. I will be working part time in the near future, but I’ll have very flexible hours to play with your fur babies for as much as you need. Flexible hours and we can coordinate the best times to meet! I have 2 very friendly and happy kitties at home with plenty of room in areas around the house to keep them active, healthy, and happy.
34. Hannah B.
“I can't imagine a better guardian and companion for your furry family member than Hannah. As a firefighter, Hannah's first instinct is to protect. As the owner of a "special needs" dog, her patience and dedication are never ending.”
35. Ruth P.
About: Hi! I’m, Ruth & would love to make our home your pups home away from home! We’re located just minutes from the highway & the Merrillville hub for convenient drop off/pickups. Our goal is to integrate your pup into our family and give them a home away from home feeling! We adopted a two year old cat, Ozzy, who was bitten by a coyote. Despite this trauma he is the best boy and loves hanging with the pups in our home! We are home a majority of the day with the exception of occasional drs appointments, school drop off/pickup or the occasional grocery pickup order. Dogs must be able to be crated as needed when we aren’t home but will not be crated for long periods of time/ most never are. We are outside often and dogs will be on a 50 ft swivel tie out stake when playing outside. Dogs will be taken out at the least every 3 hrs for potty/play time but will usually be more often & as needed.
36. Madison B.
“Madison was great with my cats. So glad I chose her to care for them while we were away. She did everything perfect. Definitely will choose her again. Love the picture updates as well.”
37. Erin G.
“I’m happy Cesar got the love and the attention he deserved! Erin was very patient with an excited dog!”
38. Sabrina A.
“We were very pleased with how Sabrina showed great patience with our pets. She communicated very well throughout the entire visit 👏 with text and pictures. Thanks Sabrina 😊. We hope you will be available in the near future because of your professionalism.”
39. Bethany L.
“Bethany took great care of my 5 month old puppy while I was away for the day . She sent a many updates and photos . Would highly recommend !”
40. Mohamed A.
“I highly recommend Mohamed for Rover, as he has years of experience with dogs as a pet owner himself. Mohamed has the skills needed to perform this job. He is knowledgeable in dog behavior, highly responsible. Great organization skills which are important when handling more than one dog and multi tasking.”
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Dog Sitting FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Rover
Dog sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a dog sitter in Merrillville on Rover as of Dec 2024 was about $23 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A dog sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your and your dog’s needs.
As of Dec 2024, there are 127 dog sitters in Merrillville. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect dog sitter near you. As a reminder, dog sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your dog’s safety.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple dog sitters about your booking. Typically, 84% of Merrillville dog sitters respond in under an hour.
Dog sitters with repeat customers have an average of 5 repeat clients. Experience can vary from dog sitter to dog sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare dog sitters in Merrillville.
Rover makes it easy to find Merrillville dog sitters to provide loving care from their own home. The background-checked, 5-star dog sitters you can find on Rover will welcome your dog into their home when you’re away—whether it’s just for the weekend or longer. Dog sitting is great for:
- Dogs of all ages and abilities, including puppies
- Dog parents looking for a safe, loving alternative to a kennel
- Dogs who’d love to socialize with their dog sitter’s pets
There are 127 pet sitters in Merrillville on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! We understand that each dog is unique and may require specific instructions. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect dog sitter near you. As a reminder, all dog sitters on Rover have been background checked and screened for you and your dog’s safety.
Yes! Sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your dog sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your dog sitter has access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals. In the rare event of any issues during a booking, rest easy knowing your dog is covered by the Rover Guarantee reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care.
Note: If your dog 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 dog sitting service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your dog sitter’s cancellation policy.
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