House Sitting Bartlett

“Kasey is incredibly knowledgeable, attentive, and genuinely cares about animals. She cared for our 3 cats and stayed at our home while we were overseas for a couple weeks. We felt comfortable the entire time, honestly the most relaxed we’ve ever been leaving our cats. This was hands down the best catsitting experience we’ve had. Highly recommend! We will be booking her for future sits.”

Kaila B.

“Alejandra was great. My dog instantly loved her. She was easy to work with, communicative, and I knew my dog was safe with her. I hired her back again the same week.”

Heather B.

“Christina saved the day with a last-minute change in request for dog sitting - she went out of her way to do a meet and greet the day before and to ensure that she had all the information needed to give Odelia the best care. So grateful!”

Colette G.

About: Peace of mind, clear communication, and absolute reliability for your pets. As a lifelong animal lover with over 40 years of pet care experience, I offer mature, accountable, and dependable care focused on neighborhood dog walks and drop-in visits throughout Oakland. My background in structured animal handling began decades ago in Norway, where I trained my first working dog alongside handlers from the Air Force Dog School long before positive reinforcement became the industry standard. Whether your dog needs a calming mid-day outdoor break or your pets need attentive drop-in feeding, my priority is keeping them happy, safe, and comfortable in their familiar environment. What sets my care apart: • Mature & Accountable: Punctual, highly responsible, and strictly respectful of your home, privacy, and care routines. Perfect for professionals wanting flawless communication. • Calming, Specialized Approach: Patient, positive reinforcement handling specifically tailored to adult dogs, shy pets, or gentle seniors who thrive on a steady, reassuring routine. • Advanced Pet Care: Fully experienced in administering oral medications and managing complex senior care schedules. • Local Oakland Focus: Dedicated entirely to Ivy Hill, Lake Merritt, Grand Lake, and immediate surrounding neighborhoods. (Please note: For walks and drop-in visits, I focus primarily on adult and senior pets to ensure the highest quality of focused, low-stress care. I look forward to meeting you and your pet for a free initial Meet & Greet!) As an independent professional, my schedule offers generous flexibility for pet care throughout the day and evening. I am readily available for morning, mid-day, afternoon, and evening neighborhood walks, as well as flexible drop-in visits for feeding, walks, and evening companionship. My open schedule allows me to dedicate my full, focused attention to your pet’s routine without feeling rushed. Safety and trust are my absolute highest priorities when caring for your pets and respecting your home. During neighborhood walks, I use secure leashes, maintain active situational awareness, and keep a calm, positive demeanor tailored to your dog’s comfort. For in-home drop-in visits, I follow your exact feeding, care, and home security instructions to ensure your pets feel completely safe and secure in their familiar environment.

“Ava did an outstanding job caring for my dog, Gemma, who has special needs. She followed my instructions carefully and asked thoughtful questions to ensure Gemma received the best possible care. When a health issue arose during my absence, she handled it exceptionally well by keeping me informed, sending photos, and communicating promptly. Fortunately, everything worked out fine. When I returned, Gemma was happy, relaxed, and clearly well cared for. Ava also took excellent care of my home and followed all of the condo rules. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience and would absolutely hire her again. I highly recommend her!”

Jack F.

“Camille was a life saver! She helped us with our brand new puppy while we were out of the country. Our pup was very happy when we got home and it was evident that Camille had devoted a lot of time to her. We will be calling Camille again if we ever need help.”

Ellie B.

“Lisette is our go-to sitter! She is always prompt with her responses, sends great photos, asks good questions and adapts as requested. My pup and I are so grateful for her!”

Shana K.

“Trustworthy sitter that was super flexible with our schedule and attentive to our pup’s needs! House was spotless and dog was happy upon our arrival home. Will definitely plan to invite again!”

Carmen C.

“Brenna was great with our 2-yr old doggie and looking after our house while we were gone for the weekend. Would definitely want to hire her again!”

Adam L.

About: Hi, my name is Andy, I absolutely love taking care of pets, and have experience with dogs, cats, bunnies, and reptiles. I have worked with a lot of older dogs and have a ton of experience working with many different breeds of dogs and cats. I have a 13 year old Lhasa Apso that I have had since I was 12 years old who I care for so much especially as she is getting older. I have taken care of all my families pets and always do well with friends pets and I love playing with and caring for them. I currently work from home which allows me to work from anywhere and watch your pets during the day while providing them the utmost attention. My availability is really flexible and I can definitely accommodate any of your requests to my best ability! I want your pet to feel at home when they are with me, so I always like to request a quick meet and greet to ensure we are all comfortable. I know that meeting someone new and possibly having a change of environment can be stressful on some pets, but I assure you I will do everything I can to make sure they feel safe and comfortable in any environment with me.

“I was so grateful that Cassandra and her daughter (who’s also on Rover) watched my dog, Shaya, after a very last minute cancellation from another sitter. Shaya can be nervous and a bit reactive, but was immediately comfortable with both, and they each clearly have a lot of experience with dogs. They sent regular photos and videos and took beautiful care of my home. I wouldn’t hesitate to hire them again.”

Stephanie P.

“Danielle was communicative and trustworthy. She took great care of Brooklyn and left my home very tidy.”

Maria B.

“Emily was great with our 7 month old puppy. She arrived right on time, communicated great before and during the booking. Emily was respectful with the place and was so nice to us and Tango. Happy to request Emily to take care of our dog again.”

Kyle M.

“We had to find a sitter on very short notice, and Jisselle was a godsend. She was prompt, communicative, and took wonderful care of our dog. She also sent lots of adorable photos. Would absolutely book again!”

Kara W.

About: Through having dogs myself, dog walking, and taking care of friends dogs for the past 9 years I have experience sitting, walking, and playing with dogs. In the past year I have adopted the sweetest dog named Cariño, a 35 pound terrier mix, and have cared for them through their puppy stages and now into adulthood! I primarily have experience with dogs weighing 10-60 pounds and dogs of all ages. I'm good at taking control of a situation and can also understand when a dog is scared, upset, or just needs a break. I have a car so I can come to you and live walking distance from Lake Merritt. I'm currently working part-time and have plenty of time to go on hikes, walks, or check in on your pup! I am flexible during weekdays and am unavailable on weekends currently. I have experience raising my own currently one and a half year dog. I can easily crate your dog and leave them well-rested. I do not let dogs go outside unleashed unless there are specific instructions to do so. I work part-time and have a flexible schedule so I am happy to make things work with your pet needs whether it's morning, middle of the day, or early evenings. I am not accepting pets in my home because we have a dog and a cat who are a bit sensitive to other pet friends.

“Naomi did a great job watching our home and dog for the weekend. She came over for a meet&greet prior to our booking and was friendly, asked good questions, and took notes. She arrived on time, provided updates and photos of our dog, and left our home very clean. Our dog seemed comfortable with her and was well cared for. Thank you, Naomi!”

Kelsey L.

“Linett was very communicative and professional from the very beginning. My dog, Goose, has a little bit of separation anxiety and from the 1st meet and greet I could tell he felt comfortable with her. During the booking, she kept Goose company for a few hours while I was out, took him to play and was flexible with her time. She provided updates and pictures of Goose during her stay with him which put me at ease. Will definitely book with Linett again!”

Danielle G.

“Dennis did a wonderful job watching my 13 month old Collie puppy. My dog is large and somewhat high energy and needs many miles of walks and Dennis did a wonderful job making sure that he got all of the mental and physical stimulation he needed. I got lots of picture updates, and felt very relaxed while leaving my dog while I was on vacation. Dennis also took great care of my home and was super responsive whenever I had questions. We did one meeting before I booked Dennis for the weekend, and then I booked him for one dog walk session before the Dog Sitting time because he was going to arrive after I had left. He was super open to everything and he reviewed my dog care instructions before I left. I felt like we had really clear really good communication. I’ve used several Rover pet sitters and Dennis is by far the best one that I’ve booked. I cannot recommend him enough! (unless you want him on the same weekend that I do and then I would still recommend him but I call dibs!)”

Ashley L.

“Ashley was a great dog & house sitter! She deeply understands animals, especially large dogs. Great communication, updates, and care for our dog over our wedding weekend which gave us peace of mind to enjoy our time away. Ashley took great care of our place and went above and beyond with a couple house tasks and nice notes to welcome us home. Would absolutely recommend her to watch your pets and place!!”

Dan & Zoe

About: I’ve loved cats all my life, and I love meeting new ones! I’m trained and experienced in cat care, body language, and behavior from kittens as young as 8 weeks to senior cats as old as 18 years. I volunteer with under socialized cats, sick and special needs cats, and cats with behavior quirks at Cat Town - a cat rescue in Oakland. Through my experiences with pet-sitting, volunteering, and fostering, I’ve learned to administer oral, topical, and injected medications (and an asthma inhaler!) and meet cats where they’re at to provide love, attention, and playtime! I’m looking forward to the chance to meet your cat and spend time with them :) My job has flexible start times, so I can visit your pet in the mornings and evenings as needed on weekdays. I am also available for weekend stays or visits! I am dedicated to not only your pet's safety, but also their health and well-being! I will do my best to stick to the routine you've developed with your pet, from meals to playing and lots of pets! I also give thorough updates, since I want you to feel at ease while you’re away from your pet!