House Sitting in Waverly, Oakland

“This was my first time using Rover and I was a little nervous because I didn’t know what to expect, and Madeline was phenomenal. My dog, Swiffy, loved her immediately and she sent me thorough updates of their time together which really helped put me at ease and I was able to enjoy my event knowing my dog was being well taken care of. I would highly recommend her.”

“Thanks for taking such great care of Sofia!”

“Wow, what to say about Grace? Nothing but good things! My partner and I went on a 9 day trip to Europe and, before we went, I was extremely nervous. Like most people, our 2 dogs (and 1 cat) have a very particular schedule and I was so worried that no one would be able to take care of them the way WE did. I’m so happy to say that Grace immediately put those fears to rest. At my request, she sent twice daily updates, along with photos, showing her adherence to the pets’ routines. We still retained our dog walker and he had nothing to report but positive things about Grace and her care of the animals. We even had a friend stop by (did I mention how nervous I was???) and she had nothing but good things to say about Grace. Grace took all of my instructions and nerves with aplomb, and, dare I say it, grace. We’re so happy with her services and hope she will sit for us again soon!”

“Katie was amazing with my dogs. One had had a dental 24 hours before and needed supervision and meds. She was also with them over 4th of July, and as you other dog pawrents know, it’s a scary time to be away from your pups. After meeting Katie briefly prior to the visit I felt so safe leaving them in her care. She left the place clean and well taken care of. Kind, conscientious, trustworthy and fabulous with dogs!”

“Melina has watched our puppies (and cat) several times now, and she is always such a joy to work with! Prompt, professional, kind, and most importantly-the animals are so happy to see her! Makes it much easier to be away when we have to travel.”

“Hans has walked my dog and done occasional house-sitting for my dog and two cats over the past two years. I am disabled so cannot walk my dog as often as she needs and Hans has been an amazing help. My dog, Sadie, loves him and is always happy to see him. The cats love him too and enjoy playing and cuddling when he has pet-sat for us. Hans is punctual, a great listener, and kind. I highly recommend him for any/all of our pet care needs.”

“We were so happy that Alyssa was available to watch our cat and house sit! She is super friendly and she clearly communicated with us during our time away. We got regular updates on our kitty and when we returned to our house it was neat and tidy. We would definitely book her again!”

“We would give Tanitsha a million stars if we could! Tanitsha took care of our sweet Finn for 16 days (!) and very quickly became Finn's favorite!! Finn went on so many adventures, car rides, hikes to the beach! We received a million photos everyday and saw how happy Finn was. She handled his anxiety so well - even managed for Finn to make dog friends which we thought previously impossible! There is literally no one we'd trust more with our sweet Finn than Tanitsha, and we can't recommend her enough!”

“We felt so comfortable leaving our dogs with Korin! She kept us updated and was super communicative. We came home to happy dogs and a clean home”

“Evangelina is wonderful with our dog, Coach. She is attentive and responsive. We appreciate that she sends frequent updates and photos!”

“maddie is AWESOME. she arrived on time for our pre-sitting meet and greet, and was very attentive and asked all the questions why i gave her the run down on the cats, dog and home. i came home to happy animals and a home exactly as i left it. highly recommend booking maddie, she’s a super star”

“Emily did such an amazing job with Kona. He experienced some pretty severe separation anxiety while she was with him and she handled the situation with so much kindness. Emily, we are so grateful for you!!”

“Iris is a dream cat- and house-sitter! I had an incredible experience with her from our first meet and greet to key drop-off at the end of her stay. She is quick to communicate and provides multiple updates each day, including pics. Based on the pics, I could tell that my cat felt at ease and that she had a ton of fun. Iris stayed at my home as well, and she left everything exactly as it was when I took off. I would love to have Iris as my go-to sitter from here on out! Your animal companion(s) and home are in the best of hands with her.”

“Hyazinth was fantastic with our two cats - even our shyer one took to Hyazinth quickly. Hyazinth was super communicative with updates and photos of our cats, and was clearly cuddling and playing with them frequently. We have searched for a long time for a cat sitter we feel totally comfortable leaving our babies with and finally think we have found them!”

“Rachel is amazing. I am usually a bit of a worrier about my animals when I am away, but I did not have even a moment of trepidation when Rachel was watching the puppies and kitties. She took great care of them. Watching the videos she dutifully sent, it was clear my babies were in good hands. I highly recommend Rachel.”

“Elena took such excellent care of our little chihuahua, Wally! Elena took Wally on a hike and took excellent care of our home. Somehow our house was cleaner than we had left it. Thank you for all the love and care you showed our dog and home, Elena! I highly recommend Elena!”

About: -I work full time at a pet food/supply store (5 years) so I'm around dogs of all sizes on a daily. I'm pretty comfortable around all breeds & good at noticing body language. -I've also worked at a Dog Daycare/Boarding facility (1.5 years) with dogs of many different temperaments providing hands on care (bathing, feeding, playing). -No issue with administering any medications, feeding or cleaning any pet related messes (with notice). -9 years personal dog handling experience with my Chihuahua mix. -Currently working 5 days a week, with a fluctuating schedule, (may be able to schedule 2 weeks in advance). -Available some early mornings & evening walks (On days where I work currently.) -Walks will be moderately close to home. Ultimately just an all around dog Lover :)

“Victoria is an amazing pet parent, pet caregiver and critical care veterinary nurse. I absolutely trust Victoria with all of my pets. She is my go to pet sitter when I go out of town. She is incredibly caring, easy to communicate with, and always has your fur babies best intentions at heart. I feel extra safe with Victoria looking after my babies because of her medical knowledge as a veterinary nurse. 100% recommend!!!”

“I trust Rayschell immensely with the care of my dog Happy, I know she will love and care for your dogs just as well as she has for mine.”

About: I have been pet sitting and house sitting for over 10 years - from daily walks, mail collection, plant care, overnight stays - anything you need to make sure your fur baby is happy and healthy! dogs, cats, rabbits - any furry friend you have in your home, I am ready to provide all the love, snuggles, and routine needed to make your pet feel safe and secure! Sticking to your pet’s routine and training is my priority. I emphasize good communication with pet parents, regular updates, and all the love and care for your furry family members! I work remotely as a professor, so my schedule is quite open and flexible! I am a part time college professor, leaving me all the time in the world for house and pet care! I am able to work anywhere I want, making me the most flexible sitter you've ever had! The care of your fur baby is my number one priority! Its really important to me to follow client's instructions when pet sitting. Leaving a pet while traveling can be really anxiety-provoking! My goal is to make sure all routines are followed. I believe in open communication with clients, making sure to ask all the right questions about client preferences. I love providing clients with regular updates to help calm those nerves.