Pet Sitting Fairview Park

About: Upcoming Dog Sitting Availability: Nov 28–Dec 21 · Dec 30–Jan 4 · Jan 18–Feb 9 · Feb 15–20 · Mar 8–Apr 30 · May 9–Jul 20 · For four and a half years I shared a home with Rhodesian Ridgebacks, ranging from a 13-year-old senior to a young puppy. That span taught me to tune in to each dog's needs by age and personality: the gentleness a senior needs, the structure a young dog needs, the patience a puppy needs. I walk, play, and cuddle; I also handle medications, feeding, and even home-cooked meals when needed. It means I tend to click with new dogs fast. These days I don't have animals of my own, which makes the time I get with clients' pets feel like a gift. This is also my full-time work — no day job pulling me away. I feel really lucky. I'd love to chat about what your family needs. When I'm house sitting, your pet is my home base. I may step out for a walk or two with another client during the day, but your baby's routine comes first and they get the bulk of my time, love, and care. When I'm not house sitting, I'm available every day after 11am for walks and drop-ins from Oakland up to the El Cerrito areas. To keep things safe and comfortable, I never walk dogs from different households together. I am available to spend time with your pet(s) in their home where they will be the most comfortable. I’ll come to you for walks.

“Lydia took amazing care of our cat, Steve! It made our time away so much more relaxing to know he was being looked after by such a sweet and caring person :)”

Timmory J.

About: I’ve been caring for dogs for the past 3 years and absolutely love spending time with them. A family member owns a farm, and when their dog had puppies, I helped care for the litter and learned how important patience, love, and attention are. I treat every dog like my own and always make sure they feel safe, happy, and cared for. As a college student, I have free gaps between classes that allow me to provide reliable pet care, walks, playtime, and attention throughout the day. I follow each pet’s routine carefully, provide food and water, give plenty of attention, ensure safety, and keep their environment clean and comfortable for the pets and owners.

“Jes is such a great pet sitter. This is our second time using him and hope to have him care for our cat whenever we are out of town. Totally reliable, responsive and really good with animals. He clearly likes his job!”

Catherine C.

“Sophia was so amazing! She did a great job of keeping me updated and taking care of my dog. I will definitely use her again!”

Ashleigh W.

About: My experience caring for animals goes back to childhood. At 13, I had my own horse in the Oakland Hills, and my first job was caring for horses at the stable to help pay for his board. Animals have been an important part of my life ever since. Years later, my Australian Cattle Dog, Taz, became one of my greatest teachers. He came to me as a highly reactive rescue, and I developed a structured behavior-modification plan using positive reinforcement, consistency, exercise, and careful attention to his triggers. With patience and years of dedicated training, he made tremendous progress and went on to live a long, happy, and deeply loved life. That experience gave me a strong understanding of canine body language, behavior, enrichment, and the importance of structure and trust. I’m comfortable with senior dogs, rescue dogs, high-energy breeds, and dogs who may need some extra patience. I know that every dog is an individual, and I take the time to understand their personality, routines, boundaries, and quirks. I’m also a professional artist, and animals are a big part of my creative work—I especially love drawing pet portraits and caricatures. Working independently gives me flexibility in my schedule and allows me to give the animals in my care focused attention. Whether it’s a walk, drop-in visit, or pet sitting, I want your pet to feel safe, comfortable, engaged, and genuinely cared for. I take the responsibility of looking after someone else’s animal seriously, while making sure we have some fun along the way. I work independently as an artist, which gives me a flexible schedule and plenty of time to provide attentive pet care. I can accommodate walks, drop-in visits, and pet sitting throughout the week and will work with you to maintain your pet’s normal routine. I believe pets do best when their normal routines and boundaries are respected. I pay close attention to each pet’s behavior, body language, comfort level, and individual needs. I use patience and positive reinforcement and prioritize safety on walks and during visits. I’ll follow your instructions carefully and keep you updated so you know how your pet is doing.

“Kimmy was amazing. We met beforehand and she was super thorough in asking questions and learning about my cat. She was on time and so caring. I HIGHLY recommend her! She is awesome!!”

Mary Beth G.

“Laura is an amazing communicator. She was super understanding when our cat threw up and sent pictures which sounds gross but was super nice so we could see what was potentially wrong (he was eating his toy feathers). Sent lots of photos in general too, which we love 😸”

Alexis R.

“Rachel (Yeon Soo) did a wonderful job caring for my senior cat who requires daily medication. She took the time to give her lots of love and sent great photos and updates. I won't hesitate to hire her again!”

Nicole K.

“Beth was awesome!! We needed a drop in sitter very last minute. Beth was super communicative and sent photo updates which we loved. Would definitely book again!”

Haley D.

“Sarah’s amazing! My dog Jack was immediately obsessed with her (he likes everyone but LOVED Sarah). Sarah’s extremely easy to work with, super kind, communicative and knows animals extremely well. Jack has animal reactivity and she was extremely well-versed in this and equipped on how to handle that. Separately, she even deep cleans!!! I don’t know a better combo than someone who’s a dog whisperer and enjoys deep cleaning, but I’m really grateful to have met Sarah”

Amanda L.

About: I would love to care for your pet and provide them as much walks, runs, or scritches. I have taken care of cats and my rambunctious dog Kona as well as several rover friends when I was in college. I am prepared for all sorts of personalities and super excited to help out. I work from home most days so am happy to go on many walks and feed them on whatever schedule that they are accustomed to. We live near parks so the neighborhood is a convenient area to walk around. Our household has no pets and I only want to care for one pet at a time, so the home will be private and they will have our undivided attention. I live in the temescal Piedmont area and would love to take your pet out on frequent walks.

About: Hey there! I'm Matt. pleasure to make your acquaintance. I love taking care of and making dogs feel extra special. I’ve had plenty of experience with special needs dogs, senior dogs, and disabled dogs. I weight about 220lbs and I lift regularly so pullers don’t usually faze me much. I have my two husky mix girls, and I’ve always had dogs. I love taking care of dogs. My girls seem to especially love boy dogs. Of course I love taking care of peoples dogs. I prefer if you give me your guidance on how you’d like me to care for your baby. Dogs usually like routines. Some dogs only pee four times a day and other needs five or six times, so you tell me.

About: I have been taking care of my two dogs since I was 15 years old, a small Yorkshire poodle and a medium-sized schnauzer mix. Neighbors in my hometown of Los Angeles have also relied on me to care for their dogs and cats when they are away for holiday vacations. My experience includes taking care of a 16-year-old dog named Pasha for several days, as well as caring for multiple cats in different households. This included looking after a pair of cats in one home and administering anxiety medication to another cat over a five-day period. I am a student at UC Berkeley and have a flexible schedule between classes and extracurricular activities, which allows me to spend plenty of time caring for pets. I am available throughout the day for walks, feeding, and check-ins, and I am also happy to help after classes, including longer visits or overnight stays if needed. I always ask clients for a list of responsibilities, so I know exactly what their pets need. I make sure to follow feeding schedules, spend time playing with and giving attention to the pets, and provide any care they require. I’m also happy to help keep the home tidy, like sweeping up leftover kitty litter, to make things easier for the owners.

About: Hi everyone! For over 15 years, I've had the privilege of caring for a diverse range of animals, from dogs and cats to birds, reptiles, and even farm animals like horses and chickens. As a dedicated animal lover, I've honed my skills in providing compassionate and attentive care to pets of all ages and temperaments. In the past 8 years, I've consistently provided reliable house and pet sitting services for families, friends, and neighbors. My experience includes caring for senior dogs requiring medications and specialized diets, as well as highly active dogs that need daily walks up to 6 miles. As a cat mom to two Sphynx cats, I'm well-versed in the specific care needs of feline companions, including grooming, nail trims, and ear cleanings. I am also open to care for other animals and reptiles! I'm eager to connect with you and learn more about your beloved pets! I currently make my own schedule, so I have a very flexible schedule for caring for your furry companions, playing or dog walking! I am open most weekends/holidays I just prefer to have a weeks notice. My background as a Registered Nurse has instilled in me with a strong emphasis on communication, trust, and providing the highest quality care. I'm detail-oriented, organized, and passionate about creating a safe and loving environment for your pets while you're away. When at a client's home I will always keep an eye on pets when they are in fenced yards. If the yard is unfenced, the pet will be on a leash outside and for walks. I also love to take pictures and will always send you updates! Unfortunately, I cannot hosts pets in my own home at the moment.

“Lisa was amazing. We left our older cat, Muji, who was just diagnosed with diabetes and requiring medication and extra affection and our younger cat Miel. Aside from being professional, punctual and communicative, Lisa was so sweet to our cats and our oldest really loved her. I trusted her with the care of both my cats and have no regrets. She spent time with them, giving them lots of love, feeding them, helping with the litter robot etc. Don’t hesitate and hire Lisa.”

Nicolette L.

About: Hey I’m Izzy! I’m here to treat your fur babies as if they’re mine. When I’m with your dog I like to stimulate their mind by bringing treats and toys and have fun with some training (of course with your permission first!). I am currently a self employed dog trainer so I do know how to handle different types of dogs. My main experience is training and I frequently work with service dogs. I have experience with all kinds of temperaments so don’t be shy to let me know if your dog has an anxiety issue or is overly excited. My upmost important priority is making your dog feel as comfortable as possible when he or she is under my care. I can’t wait to meet all these beautiful faces! I am also a student and still new to the bay area. Luckily at the moment my schedule is rather flexible, I can potentially adjust my schedule for your pet on certain occasions! I will follow whatever instructions you give me when I stay over at your home. There will be constant supervision when let outside or on a walk. Your dog will have a warm bed (or crate) to sleep in and their mental + physical needs will be met everyday!

“Thanks so much Hong, Mac had a great time meeting you! I appreciate your quick communication as we made arrangements and how well you handled Mac on the walk (letting him think he is in charge!). Looking forward to booking with you again soon 😻”

Beverly I.

About: I have taken care of pets almost my whole life. We always had 2 dogs growing up and were consistently surrounded by more regularly. I house sat and dog sat regularly since middle school and now into adulthood. I am working part time and have a very flexible schedule currently. Can accommodate changes and am willing to make your pets a priority when needed. I always treat pets as if they were my own with care and affection. There is nothing better than a house critter to come home to and feel their unconditional love, and it’s important to me to make them feel comforted and loved back.

“Kylie did a wonderful looking after our kitty! :) I would absolutely work with her again!”

Nick B.