House Sitting in Columbia Gardens, Oakland, CA
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Prices are estimates per night for 1 dog. Pricing may vary based on your search and includes a booking fee of 11%.
“Angelique was flexible, communicative, and super loving with our dogs. She was willing to come walk/meet the dogs prior and get to know them and our house. Her messages during the trip were informative, reassuring and had pics to make it easy to know our pups were doing well. We’ll definitely be adding her to who we reach out to for future trips. Thank you!”
“Jessikah is an incredible pet sitter! She spent a long weekend house- and pet-sitting for me, from a Thursday evening through Sunday evening, staying overnights. She kept my house very clean, watered my front garden, and - most importantly - was super attentive to both of my pets. My cat is not particularly fond of new people, and Jessikah really put on the effort to put Angrboda at ease and try to get her to play, despite being hissed at. My dog is easier, but Jessikah went the extra mile cuddling with him loads and walking him (he pulls; walks are optional) during her stay. I got incredible photos of both pets every day. When I got home from my trip, my pets were not stressed and anxious that I'd been away, which is extremely important to me. I cannot recommend Jessikah enough, and I am so happy to have found another pet sitter I can rely on and call back for future travel.”
“Excellent service. Dane has great communication. He updates me everytime he comes and check on the pups. He takes cute pictures of them and spent time with each one, make sure they get all the attention they need. One of my dogs is reactive and difficult to handle, while most people turn him away, Dane makes sure he gets the care that he needs. I’m for sure will be a returning customer.”
“Stephanie sent regular updates and was very easy to maintain contact with. When I came home from my long weekend away, both of my babies (Charlie Barker, 10yo pibble mix; Angrboda, 2yo longhair housecat) were very comfortable and happy. Stephanie stayed over while I was away, and left the house tidy for when I got back. I really appreciated the care she gave my pets, and I loved working with her!”
“Daria did an amazing job taking care of our senior pup Franklin. She followed all his crazy complicated food / supplements / medication schedule to a T. We appreciated Daria's regular pup pic updates. She also kept our home nice and tidy. Thank you, Daria! Franklin looks forward to your visit ;)”
About: I love the companionship of pets & have a natural great bond while caring for them. I will take the best care for the pets & home as if they were my own. I have cared for a huge variety of dogs the last few years. From 18 weeks old puppy to 18 year old dog. I am comfortable with both. Now Booking Bay Area, Full-Time Petsitter. Looking for Overnight, including weekends. Your pets schedule is first priority! I am an entrepreneur & work in online marketing & promotions. I work my life & schedule in-between caring for your pet. I will keep the pets feeding, walking & general daily schedule. Your pets schedule is first priority. I maintain the pets schedule they are used to. I will follow the guidelines from the pet owner. I enjoy playing with pets indoors & outdoors. I will take the dogs out on their regular walking & exercise schedule. Keep them secured and safe. I will keep them clean & clean up after them as needed. I love the companionship of pets & have a natural great bond while caring for them.
About: I have over 5 years of dog care under my care, I am pet loving, tummy scratching, treat giver type of girl. Going in walks and cuddles are my favorite I work from home three days out of the week my availability is pretty flexible with my employer, I can move my days and work schedule around to accommodate your schedule. I like go through security mesures at twice before leaving making sure no doors or windows that didn’t need to be open are closed and secured for any unexpected escapes.
“Alyssa stayed in our home and watched our two dogs, cat and guinea pigs for three nights. She was very communicative and always very quick to respond to any texts or questions. She was also very accommodating, in regards to our schedule that ended up changing a bit. She was tidy and thorough. We will definitely love to rebook her in the future. Thanks Alyssa!”
“Salina was very punctual and communicative. She stayed at our house and took care of our senior dog and outdoor cats for 2 days and we felt totally comfortable with her making sure everyone was well taken care of!”
“Amazing, start to finish! Leo's communication with me was thorough and professional, and his time with Vivi was so caring and loving. As an older pup, she just needs lots of love, attention, and a few walks...and Leo goes above and beyond to accommodate her. He absolutely loves animals and it shows! Leo is my #1 go-to pet caregiver. Thank you, Leo!”
About: hi there! we are a young couple that grew up with lots of dogs and love having them around. we have been pet sitting since we moved to the bay area (we left our pets back home) and it has been a great way to make extra money and keep dogs around until we can have our own (we travel a lot, so we have not been able to adopt our very own just yet) we are used to host the pets we watch and love having them sharing our space. we are very responsible, very respectful and very caring. we have flexible schedules and are very active so we will make sure your dog gets his energy out. we have lots of references and will be happy to share it with you. my work schedule is from 9am-4pm and my husband has every other week off. During his week off he is free to walk/stop by/watch at our home anytime of the day. We both can be flexible. if I am not available, he probably is available as we have different schedules. we follow the client’s directions on how to take care of their pet. we do not disrespect client rules/directions as we would not like it to be done with us. we are mindful about poisoning food/plants to pets and rearrange what needs to be rearranged before pets' arrival.
“Anthony was great with our special girl while we were visiting family over the holidays. He stayed at our home and was very flexible and extremely accommodating for our baby. He sent lots of photos and updates and even took her to the pet store a few times to pick out treats and get a much needed rain coat. She even tried to go home with him when he was leaving when we got home. 😂 I can’t recommend Anthony enough. We already have requested a few re-bookings.”
“Tiana was great with our dogs and it was such a relief to know they were in capable and loving hands. We have an anxious pittie, and Tiana was wonderful with him. We would definitely book her again!”
About: I’ve cared for dogs and cats since I was a kid. I’m strong, responsible, and love walking dogs of all sizes, keeping them safe, happy, and healthy. I have a flexible schedule and like to plan ahead. I can adjust my time to care for pets and make sure they are happy I always focus on safety and comfort. I follow each pet’s routine, respect the home, and give pets the care, love, and attention they need.
About: I’ve grown up around animals my whole life, and I currently have three dogs and one cat who I love like family. I’ve also cared for several of my aunt’s pets over the years, so I’m very comfortable with different personalities, routines, and needs. I care deeply about animals and their wellbeing, and I always make sure they feel safe, comfortable, and loved. Whether it’s walks, playtime, or just keeping them company, I treat every pet as if they were my own. I’d be happy to give your pets the same level of care and attention! As a senior in high school, I keep a consistent routine that makes it easy to fit in pet care. I’m home before the late afternoon most days, which gives me plenty of time for walks, feeding, playtime, and check-ins. On weekends, my schedule is very open, so I am able to spend even more time with pets and be flexible for longer visits or multiple walks. Since I already care for my own pets daily, adding additional pet care fits naturally into my regular routine. If needed, I can adjust my schedule to make sure every pet gets reliable attention and care. When I care for pets in my home, I focus on creating a comfortable environment. I make sure they have all their necessities like water, food, and plenty of play and attention. Since I have three dogs and a cat, I’m used to managing different personalities and making sure everyone gets the type of interaction they need. In a clients home, I’ll ensure to follow their routines closely so the pets feels secure and consistent. I’ll make sure to follow any rules and schedules, and especially make sure to bond with the pet so they feel relaxed while their owner is away!
“Korin is always great, loves what she does, super reliable, very communicative while I’m away, and Jake loves her. Such a comfort knowing he and the house are in good hands.”
About: Thank you for considering me to take care of your baby! 🐕Growing up taking care of 7 large dogs taught me how to multitask the needs of multiple pets. 🦎I have also had the opportunity to sit for a bearded dragon and understand their needs with heating, UV lighting, feeding and supplements, bathing and femoral pore maintenance, enrichment, etc. 💬 Communication is very important to me! Please give me as much info as you can about your pet's needs, and I will do my best to check in as much as possible including facilitating video call. Feel free to reach out with any questions! I am fully available this month to take care of your fur babies! Feel free to reach out to me with questions at any time. I try to create a safe environment for myself and pets by ensuring I have all necessary medical information and am familiar with diet and exercise needs.
“Nicole went beyond our hopes! Nicole regularly sent pictures and updates. We could see how happy our guy was. When we came home be was relaxed and not at all stressed from us being away (as he had been after other sitters). Nicole followed all instructions to care for our guy was is a little high maintenance due to back trouble. Nicole discovered his favorite games and even gave him a nice brushing at the end of their time together. We were so pleased and would love to have Nicole come back!”
“G’la was great with our two dogs! We loved all of the wonderful pictures she sent and our dogs clearly had a good time. She even went above and beyond to coordinate visits with our landlord while we were away. Thanks, G’la!”
Columbia Gardens pet parents share their Rover experiences
We are so happy to have connected with Jamie who provided house-sitting care for our daughter’s husky-malamute mix, Kazami. Jaime was caring and attentive to Kazami, who at 2.5 years old is energetic and loves the attention! Jamie walked, fed, and played with her, and was an absolute pleasure to work with. Our family can wholeheartedly recommend Jaime!
Devon was a great dog sitter! She did a wonderful job following all of Bailey’s care instructions and had her snuggling with him within a couple of hours of arriving! She was great at giving me updates about how things were going while I was gone, including photos, and I felt totally at ease the whole week I was gone. She took great care of my place and everything was neat and tidy when I came back and I will absolutely be working with Devon again! You should too!
Huston was AMAZING! We booked him very last minute because our typical caregivers were unavailable last minute and I can't even believe he had an opening for us given how stellar he was. Prior to our trip, we had a video call to go over all the details (no time for an in person visit because it was the night before) and it was clear from the start that our furry family member would be in good hands. Throughout our trip, Huston sent updates and checked in about anything that was semi-important -- sometimes to ask for futher details or instructions from us, and sometimes it was just to keep us in the loop. He sent pics and was so gracious the one time in two weeks he asked to see if we might get a neighbor to give our dog his dinner (which Huston made sure was completely ready to go in the fridge and the only thing our neighbor needed to do was put the food on the ground). Our dog is elderly and has some mobility challenges, but he was moving pretty good when we returned and so happy to see us but clearly had been taken great care of. Also, our home was in better shape than we left it plus he was amazingly thoughtful to wash the bedding he slept in and put the sheets back on the bed so we wouldn't have to worry about that after our long day of travel home (wow!). We're close with our neighbors and they commented when we returned from our trip how great Huston seemed with our dog and how kind of a person he was. I was a little nervous about handing our home and our beloved dog over to someone we didn't know, but Huston was awesome, trustworthy and kind, and I plan to ask him to help us every trip we go on.
Destiny provided house-sitting care for my daughter’s 2 year old Malamute-Husky mix, Kazami, on Thanksgiving day, and we so appreciated her availability on short notice. Kazami is an energetic girl and Destiny made sure she was exercised and had lots of play time. We’re so glad we found Destiny and look forward to working with her again!
Kimberly is an amazing dog sitter and house sitter!! She is great with communication and providing multiple daily updates to make us feel comfortable knowing our dogs are being taken great care of. She has watched our pups a couple times now and we’ve been very happy with her services! She also takes great care of the home too!
Jessikah is an all-star. She tries really hard with my antisocial cat, spends loads of time with my extremely social dog, and even made an effort to (successfully!) protect the pumpkin patch on my front porch from nibbling critters! I'm so happy I found her to watch my home and my pets when I travel.
Gizelle was a great communicator and in tune with our dogs needs. Our pets were in great spirits when we returned from our trip. We would definitely recommend her to anyone and will be reaching out again when we need someone to take care of our house and pets with attention and genuine care.
Alison is absolutely wonderful! She took such loving care of our two dogs, and we could tell they were happy and comfortable while we were away. She was reliable, attentive, and trustworthy. We came home to happy pups. I live in the San Diego area and I am sad that Alison doesn’t live closer to us, but will definitely ask her to sit for our pups next time we’re in San Francisco! We would recommend Alison to anyone looking for a caring sitter—she’s the best!”
Aisha is an amazing dog sitter, she’s very responsive, kind and competent when it comes to watching our two dogs. We have one dog who requires a higher level of care and I felt confident leaving him in Aisha’s care for the weekend. I will continue to use Aisha as a reliable dog sitter.
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Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple house sitters about your booking. Typically, house sitters on Rover respond in under an hour.
Experience can vary widely from house sitter to house sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing house sitters available in Columbia Gardens.
Heading out of town? It’s easy to book a 5-star house sitter to take care of your home. Book a house sitter to take care of your dog and cat, while keeping an eye on your property. And the best part? Your best friend gets to stay on their home turf. Columbia Gardens house sitters are great for:
- Dogs who’d prefer to stay on their home turf
- Cats and caged pets
- Pet parents on a tight schedule
- Keeping an eye on your home and plants while you’re away
Yes! House sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your house sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your house 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.
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