Pet Sitting & Drop Ins in Merritt, Oakland

“Madeline was fantastic with my dear old dog. The photos she sent during her time taking care of him were very thoughtful. He was very relaxed when I returned home, clear evidence that he was well cared for.”

“Christine was amazing! Communication and updates were stellar, and she was super-helpful in our meet-and-greet explaining all the ins and outs of Rover. Thank you so much!!!”

“Thank you for being so attentive and loving with blue! The pics and videos were amazing and I felt a lot of trust- I didnt have to worry about a thing :)”

“Shanley was great with my dog Shane. Wonderful attentive care! He was very relaxed when I got home thanks to her making him so comfortable.”

“Grace is amazing! Bowie and Georgiana love her. Her reports are detailed and she takes excellent care of them. She’s consistent, reliable, and a lovely person.”

“Second time working with Shelly and it was awesome! She was quick to respond, very accommodating and we'll gladly work with her again! We're very happy that we found Shelly to watch our cats while we're traveling.”

“Natalie has watched my dog and cat multiple times. My dog is a difficult puppy and normally doesn't like people, but seeing Natalie is exciting for her. It's like having a friend come over! She cares for all of her needs and takes special time to make sure she's safe on walks around other dogs. She medicates her when she needs it too!”

“These two are amazing. I’ll certainly be a returning customer. I was kept up to date daily with pictures and notes and they went above and beyond. 10/10 !!”

“Alex and I have had doggy play dates together and Alex possesses strong intuition and experience with caring for canines. When it comes to pups in a public setting, Alex recognizes play boundaries and is able to deescalate issues as they arise. I trust Alex with my dog or any other animal!”

“Hans is an excellent, trustworthy caregiver! We volunteered together at an animal shelter walking dogs and he was always patient, calm, and happy to see the dogs. He handled leash reactivity well. He's also one of the best cat-dads I know and will take just as great care of your fur babies as he does his own!”

“Melina is WONDERFUL! She came in 3 days this week and each day did an INCREDIBLE JOB! She keeps me and my boyfriend super up to date with communication, videos, and pictures ❤️ If I have any questions, Melina responds immediately. And she follows any requests for Ivy (our pup) closely. Looking forward to having Melina come back to watch Ivy soon☺️”

“Lisa is a great pet caregiver. She has watched my dog who has reactivity issues on multiple occasions and she’s very attentive and loving towards him. She’s responsible and clearly just loves dogs. I highly recommend Lisa for dog caregiving of all kinds!”

“Karin is amazing with dogs! Karin watched my large, 4yr old German Shepherd-mix over four days and did a wonderful job taking the dog to the park, playing, walking. Karin was also very communicative, sending lots of text and photo updates. I've also witnessed Karin train two young puppies, and train/look after an older dog who previously had very little training which was very impressive. Karin can handle dogs of various personalities and life stages and is very responsible, I would highly recommend as a pet sitter!”

About: I work remotely, full time, so I am super available for dog walks, and over-night stays. I have experience caring for dogs and cats under the same roof as well, and am versed in doing so even in situations when the dogs & cats might be new to living together and are not fully acclimated. I’m great with keeping care schedules and detailed feeding/medication needs maintained. I don’t currently live in an apartment where I can have pets of my own, so you don’t have to worry about your pets being alarmed by the smell of other animals on me. In truth, working with rover allows me to work/meet other furry friends to care for, to help me fill the void of not currently having a pet of my own in my daily life, right now. I am super flexible Monday to Friday and on weekends, as I currently work a full-time job that is completely remote. I will definitely be able to honor your pet’s scheduling needs. Although I cannot host pets of my own in my living space, I am super familiar with all of the cute parks and dog-friendly scenic walks, to venture. I have a car of my own, and can travel with ease. I’m super available to maintain the space and routine that your pets will need while you are away from them!

“Thanks for all of your help! Emma was great with my dog, lots of funny pictures sent during the check ins. Emma suggested meeting up to go over the plan of care before and I really appreciate that time spent. Moose loved the attention & im happy to establish this relationship.”

“Zara does a great job and is very communicative. She documents each visit. Our older cat is not too friendly but seems to be very comfortable around Zara!”

“Cydney was awesome! She took care of my dogs for five days on the very last minute because someone cancelled on me the day before my trip, I was so greatful! She gave me updates on my dogs everyday and sent me pictures!!”

“I have known Anais for almost 20 years since we met working at a vet clinic. She takes amazing care of her own pets as well as other people's pets. She has years of veterinary and petsitting experience and is good with all pets, including pets who have special needs or medications.”

“Cindy is awesome! Kept us updated on our kitty’s condition and kept us updated on her health. We love the cute photos she sent. Would hire again and thank you!”

“I have relied on Alli's services many times over the last three years, and always know my pitbull is in good hands. Her experience with animals made me completely secure, even though my dog lunges, likes to get into food, and can be aggressive toward other dogs. Alli has always handled my pitbull with extreme care, and has ensured the safety of other dogs and communities while doing so. I appreciate the balance Alli maintains between caring deeply for my sweet pitbull, while maintaining healthy structures for him. I recommend Alli's services wholeheartedly.”