House Sitting in Lake Merritt, Oakland

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Sitter Profile Image: Melina B.
Sitter Profile Image: Melina B.
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Pets are my favorite people!
Alameda, CA, 94501
Boarding, House Sitting

Melina was incredible, and we are so excited to work with them again!!! 10/10 experience and made us feel so comfortable being away from our pup because he was … (more)

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$90

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Sitter Profile Image: Jill O.
Sitter Profile Image: Jill O.
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4 the Love of Paws
Alameda, CA, 94501
House Sitting

Jill went above and beyond. She clearly knows and loves dogs, and she made me and and my dog feel so comfortable. She was also incredibly gracious when my alrea… (more)

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$81

per night
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Sitter Profile Image: Gabrielle D.
Sitter Profile Image: Gabrielle D.
Lover of all animals! 💗
Oakland, CA, 94611
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking

Gabrielle really helped me out with a last minute dog sitting need and immediately put my anxious chihuahua mix at ease. Tons of updates and photos and let me k… (more)

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$63

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Sitter Profile Image: Gillian F.
Sitter Profile Image: Gillian F.
Dog/Cat lover
Grand Lake, Oakland, CA, 94610
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking

I came home to such a happy cat, I can tell she barely missed me thanks to Gillian’s excellent care. She came over in advance to review anything she needed to k… (more)

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$90

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Sitter Profile Image: Kelly G.
Sitter Profile Image: Kelly G.
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The dog days are about to begin!
Grand Lake, Oakland, CA, 94611
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking

Kelly was great with our Little Dog and we appreciated her help so much! She sent us a couple of photos everyday that reassured us that LD was peaceful and hap… (more)

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$56

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Sitter Profile Image: Sandy T.
Sitter Profile Image: Sandy T.
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Friendly pet lover ❤️🐶🐱
Temescal, Oakland, CA, 94609
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking

Sandy is great with the animals! My animals and Sandy have a good time, and I know that Sandy will treat them like they were their own! Sandy is great with dogs… (more)

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$60

per night
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Sitter Profile Image: Jiyeon C.
Sitter Profile Image: Jiyeon C.
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Your local Wag sitter now on Rover
San Pablo Gateway, Oakland, CA, 94612
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking

Jiyeon did a great job watching my dog, Yarra for the weekend. She was courteous, responsive and reliable. I highly recommend! (more)

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$56

per night
Confirmed availability: Juneteenth Weekend
Sitter Profile Image: Victoria C.
Sitter Profile Image: Victoria C.
Neighborhood cat and dog whisperer
Glenview, Oakland, CA, 94602
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking

Victoria has been watching my furbaby Ziggy for several months now, and I really appreciate how attentive she is to his specific needs. Ziggy is 10months and an… (more)

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$40

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Sitter Profile Image: Cate C.
Sitter Profile Image: Cate C.
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Merry pop-in pet care magic + Love
Lakewide, Oakland, CA, 94612
House Sitting

Cate was a fantastic cat sitter—we could not ask for someone more attentive and loving toward our two kittens! I highly recommend her services and will definite… (more)

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$95

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Sitter Profile Image: Christopher A.
Sitter Profile Image: Christopher A.
Intuitive & Respectful Animal Care
Oakland, CA, 94609
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking

Chris took care of our high energy Brittany while we were on vacation for two weeks. Chris took wonderful care of Beau and also took great care of our home. He … (more)

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$75

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Sitter Profile Image: Alyssa S.
Sitter Profile Image: Alyssa S.
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I’m your paw-fect match!
Oakland, CA, 94610
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking

Alyssa is a wonderfully pleasant sitter to work with. She is always willing to help us out and has great availability. She cares for our mini dachshund like it … (more)

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$100

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Sitter Profile Image: Lauren R.
Sitter Profile Image: Lauren R.
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kind, recent graduate ready to help
Oakland, CA, 94610
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking

Lauren is A+++ excellent. Highly recommended. She is great with the dog. He is happy when I get home and can tell he’s had a great walk. 👏👏 (more)

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$100

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Sitter Profile Image: Abigail F.
Sitter Profile Image: Abigail F.
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Love your fur babies like my own!
Downtown, Oakland, CA, 94607
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits

Abby dog-sat for my pug-chihuahua mix Milo, and she was fantastic! She was communicative and shared lots of photos of Milo throughout her time with him. (more)

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$50

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Sitter Profile Image: Rachel I.
Sitter Profile Image: Rachel I.
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Love to love your fur babies! 🥰
Oakland, CA, 94610
Boarding, House Sitting, Drop-In Visits

This was our second time working with Rachel and again it was a great experience. She communicates well and took great care of our pup and home. (more)

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$69

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Sitter Profile Image: Robert M.
Sitter Profile Image: Robert M.
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You relax, leave the paws to me!
Grand Lake, Oakland, CA, 94611
Boarding, House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Doggy Day Care, Dog Walking

I normally don’t do reviews but Robert did such a great job, I had to lol. I recently had Robert dog sit my Yorkshire Terrier Mimi while I attended a work trip.… (more)

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$75

per night
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Sitter Profile Image: Jay T.
Sitter Profile Image: Jay T.
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Certified dog and cat first aid!
Oakland, CA, 94612
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Doggy Day Care, Dog Walking

Jay was so wonderful with my dog Lolo. They truly went above and beyond to take care of him when he had a hot spot, and he was so calm and happy when I got back… (more)

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$81

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Sitter Profile Image: Iris G.
Sitter Profile Image: Iris G.
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Best Animal Lover In The Bay Area
Downtown, Oakland, CA, 94612
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking

Iris took good care of the animals. She was responsive and reliable as a house sitter. And I appreciated that she sent me photos and updates which made me fee… (more)

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$81

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Sitter Profile Image: Elsa R.
Sitter Profile Image: Elsa R.
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Trustworthy cat 🐱 & dog 🐶 sitter
Oakland, CA, 94606
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking

Elsa was absolutely fantastic and I would recommend her to absolutely everyone! Elsa came and stayed at my home while my Fiancé and I were getting married to wa… (more)

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$80

per night
Confirmed availability: Juneteenth Weekend
Sitter Profile Image: Eric W.
Sitter Profile Image: Eric W.
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Eric “The Dog” Walker PCS
Adams Point, Oakland, CA, 94607
Boarding, House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking

Eric did an amazing job watching our dog, Rey, and our apartment while we were away for the holidays! He was communicative with questions and updates and respon… (more)

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$81

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Sitter Profile Image: Elise C.
Sitter Profile Image: Elise C.
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Because Your Dog Deserves The Best!
Oakland, CA, 94612
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking

Elise was so great!! I needed someone last minute, and she was incredibly responsive and attentive. She was very communicative with updates and photos and I cou… (more)

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$44

per night

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As dog lovers, we understand how difficult it can be to leave your dog when you have to head out of town. Luckily, you can find the perfect Lake Merritt house sitter in seconds on Rover.com. If you're looking for trusted dog sitters while you're away, whether it's for one night or a whole month, you can find a house sitter in Lake Merritt, Oakland, CA who meets your and your dog's needs. We manually review and approve every profile on our site, and we offer tools to help you make the right decision for your dog, including background checks, sitter testimonials, community reviews. We also offer educational opportunities and extra safety tools, such as the Protection Package. And we always recommend an in-person Meet & Greet so you can see that your sitter is the perfect fit for your dog. Rover is proud to be the nation's largest network of dog lovers pet sitters and dog walkers.

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