Pet Sitting & Drop Ins in Golden Gate, Oakland
Book a pet sitter to stop by your home a few times a day to feed and play with your pet.
Every sitter passes an enhanced background check. Learn about RoverProtect
Top rated Golden Gate pet sitters
Prices are estimates per visit for 1 pet. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
“Danielle is amazing!!! She is so attentive to our puppy that we consider our furry kiddo. I have confidence that when we arrange for her to come by while my husband and I are at work that our puppy is well cared for with love and close attention to his needs! ”
About: As a cat and dog owner myself, I aim to keep your pet happy and healthy under my care, leaving you worry-free. I’m also great with tiny, seniors and nervous pets. I work from home so my schedule is usually pretty flexible for your convenience. I also don’t mind late night appointments. I may be unavailable during mornings, inquire when making reservation. I’m very respectful to your pets home environment and give close attention to all rules and needs. I’ll make sure to keep your pet and your home secure and safe.
About: What sets me apart is my lifelong experience and calm, confident approach to pet care. I grew up caring for a German Shepherd and, starting at 16, three bulldogs—so I’m comfortable with big personalities, strong breeds, and all the drool that comes with them! I’ve also dog-sat for friends and taken their pups on regular walks, including those with anxiety or special routines. I’m patient, observant, and always make sure pets feel safe and loved while their humans are away. Whether your dog needs a running buddy, your senior cat needs a quiet companion, or your anxious pup just needs someone who understands—I’m here. I’m a morning person with a flexible schedule. Avid runner so can work with high energy dogs. I’m also available for evening walks and check-ins—perfect for pets with routines or extra energy. I’m able to provide more schedule details. I prioritize comfort, safety, and trust. I take time to get to know each pet’s personality and routine—whether that’s quiet companionship for cats or daily walks and play for dogs. On walks, I stay alert and avoid unfamiliar dogs unless I have permission to interact, always keeping your pet’s safety first. For cats, I create a calm, low-stress environment, keep their space tidy, and respect their boundaries.
“I highly, highly recommend Samantha to care for your pets! She took amazing care of my dog, Percy, and I am so grateful for the peace of mind I had knowing he was in her care. Excellent communication and such conscientious and loving pet care!”
“Yena was very communicative before the drop in to make sure she could provide the best care for our dog, who can sometimes be hard to win over. It is clear that she has lots of experience with many different types of dogs, and ours felt comfortable right away. We hope to book with Yena in the future!”
“Jiayi was very communicative and professional. She was great with our cats and she got our normally shy kitties to warm up fairly quickly! We could tell she gave our cats a lot of love and attention. Would recommend her to other fellow cat owners!”
“Norah was fantastic taking care of my cat! She did a great job keeping her fed, liter clean, and playing with her. I loved the photos she sent to me too. My fur baby was left in great hands. I look forward to working with Norah again.”
“Jes was a great drop-in visitor for our cat, Moby. There was prompt and helpful communication throughout and we felt like Moby was in good hands. He also takes awesome pictures during his visits.”
“Shirley was super efficient and kind- appreciate her coming through pretty last minute for a drop in for our senior rescue pitbull mix who is also deaf :) would definitely hire again”
About: With over a decades worth of experience as a professional animal trainer, I have specialized in training service dogs, police k-9s, and behavior modification for both dogs and cats with behavioral issues. As a lifelong animal enthusiast and pet owner myself, I have had the privilege of caring for a variety of exotic animals, including bunnies, rats, guinea pigs, hedgehogs, jellyfish, and reptiles. I hold both my AKC Canine Good Citizen Certification along with my Pet First Aid and CPR Certification. I am passionate about providing personalized care and training for pets of all kinds. Whether you're looking for professional dog training, walking, or boarding services - or reliable care for your exotic pets - I'm here to help ensure your animals thrive in a safe, nurturing environment. I'm currently working full time as an animal trainer and caregiver, providing an open and flexible schedule that allows me to fully commit to your pet's individual needs! I take detailed notes to learn everything about caring for your pet while you're away. This ensures that the care I provide is entirely consistent to the care you provide your own pets. As a trainer, I understand how crucial it is to provide consistency and structure to your animal's routine. While you're away during your pet's stay, we send photo and video updates daily, so that you can see that while you're on vacation, they're enjoying their own vacation too!
“Yvonne has great energy and is an excellent communicator. She took care of my two cats for four days and it was obvious when I returned that they were well taken care of. She even helped me out with some packages that arrived while we were away which brought me a lot of peace of mind. She’s a true animal whisperer.”
“Debra did an amazing job watching over my small, senior, angel dog. She was very communicative, thoughtful, and kind. I was able to go on vacation without worrying about my dog at all knowing he was under her care. I would absolutely book again.”
About: I am a dog walker and trainer based in Emeryville. I am currently working towards my CTC to improve my training skills. I have experience training dogs big and small in single and multi dog homes. I use positive reinforcement (usually food) in my training and do not use aversive tools for training. I love teaching all sorts of behaviors, but especially love training good manners and leash walking skills. I offer regular dog walking for enrichment and exercise as well as training walks that work on walking and public behaviors. For pet sitting: I have owned large and small dogs, cats, insects, rats, fish, and other birds. I have owned a diabetic dog who requires insulin twice a day and a cat who received pills every day for her thyroid. I have experience giving medicine both orally and via shot using positive reinforcement. I’m am currently taking classes learning to be a dog trainer, I am looking for walking clients to get more experience with all types of dogs. I have an amazing friendly dog who is a Guide Dogs for the Blind career change. He is a working service dog, so he may come to sits or on walks if it’s appropriate.
“Joelle is a very kind and attentive sitter who looked after our two cats. They're super shy and took extra care to make sure they were well fed and comfortable. Highly recommend!”
About: I’ve had animals all of my life and have taken care of many friends and families pets along the way. I’m reliable, attentive and communicative and happy to work with your animals needs. Excited to spend time with your pups and get those paws a steppin! I have mornings and early afternoons available most days and sometimes evenings as well. I can take your dog(s) for neighborhood walks or hikes nearby if needed. I have 2 cats at home who are so spoiled and well loved. I’m a dog lover and would be so excited to have more time with some dogs! I’m happy to let them out, take them for walks, feed them and give them water, play with them around the house etc. I cannot take dogs to my home but will spend time with them at yours!
About: I've taken care of dogs and cats for over 12 years. I've grown up with 4 pitbulls whom I love and adorn all equally (and trained!). They're still living with my family but currently, I have a King Shepherd and a kitten. I'm very big on positive reinforcement training and making sure they get all the love and attention needed + exercise! I will be very attentive to any of your pets needs, and I am also very detail oriented. So no matter what your buddy needs, I've got you covered. Walking your dog or visiting your cat would be a pleasure and a chance for some more fresh air and exercise. I do this during my free time as my schedule has recently opened up (fully remote). I will love and care for your pet as if it were my own. Walks, feeding, playtime, hugging and potty breaks. Cats or dogs. I love them both. I will be very open and attentive in terms of communication so please let me know what you need/want!
Loving pet sitters in your neighborhood
Search Results
Prices are estimates per night for 1 dog. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
Danielle T.
“Danielle is amazing!!! She is so attentive to our puppy that we consider our furry kiddo. I have confidence that when we arrange for her to come by while my husband and I are at work that our puppy is well cared for with love and close attention to his needs! ”
David K.
“David is an amazing caretaker and really has a lot of patience and enthusiasm towards any pet he meets. He’s been so gentle and understanding with my senior Yorkie and my timid cat that I really feel safe knowing my pets are well taken care of.”
Alishba S.
“She is a very good pet sitter. She has taken care of my bearded dragon Chica a couple of times. Alishba treats Chica with so much love and care, I don’t trust anyone else. She’s the perfect pet sitter, punctual, respectful, caring, and kind. Giver her a chance and I promise you’ll never go back!”
Samantha P.
“I highly, highly recommend Samantha to care for your pets! She took amazing care of my dog, Percy, and I am so grateful for the peace of mind I had knowing he was in her care. Excellent communication and such conscientious and loving pet care!”
Yena O.
“Yena was very communicative before the drop in to make sure she could provide the best care for our dog, who can sometimes be hard to win over. It is clear that she has lots of experience with many different types of dogs, and ours felt comfortable right away. We hope to book with Yena in the future!”
Jiayi Z.
“Jiayi was very communicative and professional. She was great with our cats and she got our normally shy kitties to warm up fairly quickly! We could tell she gave our cats a lot of love and attention. Would recommend her to other fellow cat owners!”
Norah M.
“Norah was fantastic taking care of my cat! She did a great job keeping her fed, liter clean, and playing with her. I loved the photos she sent to me too. My fur baby was left in great hands. I look forward to working with Norah again.”
Jes K.
“Jes was a great drop-in visitor for our cat, Moby. There was prompt and helpful communication throughout and we felt like Moby was in good hands. He also takes awesome pictures during his visits.”
Nevaeh A.
“Neveah did a great job taking care of our pets! When we got home from our trip our pets were happy everything looked great. I would highly recommend Neveah!”
Shirley T.
“Shirley was super efficient and kind- appreciate her coming through pretty last minute for a drop in for our senior rescue pitbull mix who is also deaf :) would definitely hire again”
Heather S.
“Our family has been absolutely thrilled with Heather Simpson’s exceptional training and boarding services. During his one-week board and train, Coltrane, our sweet 3-year-old goldendoodle, made remarkable progress under Heather’s guidance, learning skills that we’ve been able to build on ever since. Her expertise and genuine care laid a solid foundation for his continued improvement, and we couldn’t be happier with the results. Beyond training, the personalized attention and love Coltrane receives when boarding with Heather make her our trusted choice whenever we need to travel. To Coltrane, Heather feels like part of the family, and it’s obvious he absolutely loves his time with her. One of the things we appreciate most is how thoughtful Heather is in keeping us updated with photos and videos while we’re away—it’s often the highlight of our trip! Her kindness and thoughtfulness in doing this means so much to us. We wholeheartedly recommend Heather for both dog training and boarding—she’s simply the best!”
Kaliyah D.
“You were great thank you”
Louis G.
“Louis is the best! He was highly communicative, reliable, and attentive to the needs of our cats. I’d love to have him watch our fur babies any time!”
Camphuong P.
“Yvonne has great energy and is an excellent communicator. She took care of my two cats for four days and it was obvious when I returned that they were well taken care of. She even helped me out with some packages that arrived while we were away which brought me a lot of peace of mind. She’s a true animal whisperer.”
Debra I.
“Debra did an amazing job watching over my small, senior, angel dog. She was very communicative, thoughtful, and kind. I was able to go on vacation without worrying about my dog at all knowing he was under her care. I would absolutely book again.”
Veronica R.
“Veronica took great care of our kitties and gave us great regular updates. She got both the cats to play too which isn't all that common for a new face in the house!”
Zosha A.
About: I am a dog walker and trainer based in Emeryville. I am currently working towards my CTC to improve my training skills. I have experience training dogs big and small in single and multi dog homes. I use positive reinforcement (usually food) in my training and do not use aversive tools for training. I love teaching all sorts of behaviors, but especially love training good manners and leash walking skills. I offer regular dog walking for enrichment and exercise as well as training walks that work on walking and public behaviors. For pet sitting: I have owned large and small dogs, cats, insects, rats, fish, and other birds. I have owned a diabetic dog who requires insulin twice a day and a cat who received pills every day for her thyroid. I have experience giving medicine both orally and via shot using positive reinforcement. I’m am currently taking classes learning to be a dog trainer, I am looking for walking clients to get more experience with all types of dogs. I have an amazing friendly dog who is a Guide Dogs for the Blind career change. He is a working service dog, so he may come to sits or on walks if it’s appropriate.
Joelle G.
“Joelle is a very kind and attentive sitter who looked after our two cats. They're super shy and took extra care to make sure they were well fed and comfortable. Highly recommend!”
Sophie F.
“Sophie has been walking our dog a few times a week for the past couple months, and she’s been amazing. She’s super reliable, always on time, and communicates clearly. We get a quick update after every walk with a photo and any notes we should know. Our dog isn’t always the easiest…he pulls a bit and can be reactive around other dogs - but sophie handles it really calmly and confidently. He clearly trusts her, and he gets excited when she shows up, which tells me a lot. Sophie is a kind, dependable person who really cares about animals. We’re grateful to have found her.”
Calvin K.
About: I've taken care of dogs and cats for over 12 years. I've grown up with 4 pitbulls whom I love and adorn all equally (and trained!). They're still living with my family but currently, I have a King Shepherd and a kitten. I'm very big on positive reinforcement training and making sure they get all the love and attention needed + exercise! I will be very attentive to any of your pets needs, and I am also very detail oriented. So no matter what your buddy needs, I've got you covered. Walking your dog or visiting your cat would be a pleasure and a chance for some more fresh air and exercise. I do this during my free time as my schedule has recently opened up (fully remote). I will love and care for your pet as if it were my own. Walks, feeding, playtime, hugging and potty breaks. Cats or dogs. I love them both. I will be very open and attentive in terms of communication so please let me know what you need/want!
Golden Gate pet parents share their Rover experiences
Yena was absolutely wonderful! 100/100 would book her again! This was my first time using Rover or any dog watching service/platform for Emmy and I couldn't have asked for a better experience or person. From the start, Yena was very kind, professional, and helpful in the booking and meet&greet process. She was flexible and accommodating with my last minute request as my original plan for the weekend fell through. The meet & greet went really well with Emmy, and Yena asked all the questions that make a pet owner feel comfortable and confident leaving their loved one in her hands. During the booking, Yena sent thorough and fun updates along with several photos of each drop by and tracked her routines even reaching out a day where Emmy didn't finish her food but noted that she was still excited about treats. Reassuring me that she cared about Emmy, wanted to know if I felt anything was off, and understood the stress some animals can experience when their owners are away. She even washed her food and water bowls that were getting a little grimy! I felt 100% comfortable, confident, and at ease that Emmy was in good hands with Yena. 10/10 would recommend her for your pet! THANK YOU YENA!!!
Another fun trip where I had zero worries about my old kitties - about one getting his meds and one getting all his pets. Laura is patient and loving with my little family and effortlessly low-drama to do business with. I feel very grateful to be able to count on her caring for my beloveds. Thanks, Laura!!
Emily was absolutely wonderful with my cat, Lou. Lou is an older kitty who can be a little particular, but Emily was so kind, patient, and attentive with her. She took the time to make sure Lou was comfortable, kept me updated with photos and messages, and gave her lots of love and care while I was away. I came home to a happy, relaxed cat, which is the best feeling.
Artemis has been an incredibly cat sitter for the last two trips I’ve had. I appreciated their warm energy and thorough attention to detail during the meet and greet. My second trip I was off grid without knowing. What could have been an exit inducing situation was made easier because I was confident my fur babies would be well taken care of by Artemis. I would definitely recommend Artemis to anyone looking for an experienced, thoughtful, and well attuned cat sitter!
Cara was so caring, responsive, and also very responsible. I was initially worried about leaving my cat for two weeks but I left him in very good hands with Cara. I especially appreciated all the photos she sent and the little daily updates! My cat loved her. I was able to relax knowing that I had a very sweet and reliable sitter.
Kimberly is truly exceptional! From the moment we connected, her communication has been clear, prompt, and professional. She is incredibly reliable and goes above and beyond to make sure our pup, Baci, is well cared for and happy. Baci absolutely adores her — it’s clear she has a natural way with dogs and brings a calm, confident energy to every walk. As a dog owner, it’s such a relief to know my pup is in such capable and caring hands. I can’t recommend Kimberly highly enough!
Tina was very communicative and took great care of our cats while we were away. She even brought them a new toy which they love. She was very accommodating about following our absurdly detailed feeding instructions and even helped us bring in mail / take out our trash recycling on pick up day. We really, extremely appreciate it, thank you!!
Popular requests near you
Select a filter and find qualifying Golden Gate sitters!How Rover works
1. Search
Read verified reviews by pet parents like you and choose a sitter who’s a great match for you and your pets
2. Meet & Greet
Meet either virtually or in-person with a sitter to discuss the level of care needed for your pets while you’re away
3. Book & Pay
All payments are processed through Rover’s secured platform and your booking is backed by 24/7 support. It’s that easy!
Why Choose Rover?
Cashless payments
Book and pay through Rover’s secured platform—no cash or checks required.
Reservation protection
It doesn’t happen often, but if your pet sitter has to cancel, we’ll work with you to find a new sitter.
World-class support
We’re friendly, knowledgable, and total pet fanatics. You can get in touch with us anytime.
Pet Sitting FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Rover
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple pet sitters about your booking. Typically, pet sitters on Rover respond in under an hour.
Experience can vary widely from pet sitter to pet sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing pet sitters available in Golden Gate.
Rover makes it easy to find Golden Gate pet sitters to provide loving care from their own home. The background-checked, 5-star pet sitters you can find on Rover will welcome your pet into their home when you’re away—whether it’s just for the weekend or longer. Pet sitting is great for:
- Pets of all ages and abilities, including puppies
- Pet parents looking for a safe, loving alternative to a kennel
- Pets who’d love to socialize with their pet sitter’s pets
Yes! Sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your pet sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your pet 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.
Note: If your pet sitter requested to cancel this booking, then they need to cancel from their account. Please contact them via Rover Messages.
We get it—sometimes plans change and you may need to cancel your pet service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your sitter’s cancellation policy.
Connect anywhere with the Rover app
