House Sitting in Lake Merritt, Oakland
Find a loving dog sitter to watch your dog overnight in your home.

Dogs love me & I love them! :)
Mountain View Cemetery, Oakland, CA, 94611
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
"Jeremy is a terrific young man with a great sense of humor, infinite patience and a kind demeanor. He is responsible, a great communicator and easy-going. I ... (more)"


Athletic dog lover w/flex schedule
Prescott, Oakland, CA, 94607
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Doggy Day Care, Dog Walking

"Adam was wonderful with our two dogs. He walked them, he sent us pictures, he kept us updated. He's very easy to work with, and clearly he cares about animal... (more)"

I'll pet and love on your dog!
San Pablo Gateway, Oakland, CA, 94612
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
About: A year ago, my girlfriend started training me to be aware of how pets behave and act, providing a new possibility for me to coexist with animals. O... (more)


Happiness is a Warm Puppy
Fruitvale Station, Oakland, CA, 94601
Dog Boarding, House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking

"Thank you so much, An Duc, for being such an excellent dog sitter for our 12week old puppy! An Duc not only watched our very active puppy in our home the ful... (more)"

I know about a doggone good time!
Hoover-Foster, oakland, CA, 94608
Dog Boarding, House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Doggy Day Care, Dog Walking
"After having a terrible experience with another walker with my new rescue pup, I was a little nervous about starting the search for a new walker. Luckily, I ... (more)"

Cesar Millan has nothing on me!
Mosswood, Oakland, CA, 94609
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking

"Rachel was great to work with! Super communicative with great pictures of all my fur babes. I look forward to working with her moving forward. Welcome to the... (more)"

Sweet Animal Loving Family
Hoover-Foster, Oakland, CA, 94608
Dog Boarding, House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Doggy Day Care
"Nancy is a reliable and caring dog sitter. She has watched my dog many times and always seems genuinely excited to hang out with my high energy boxer. I am s... (more)"

I'll take your dog on hiking trips!
San Pablo Gateway, Oakland, CA, 94612
Dog Boarding, House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
"Kitty is a really friendly dog walker. She arrives on time and has a great attitude with my puppy. She's always there to dog sit when I go on vacations. She ... (more)"
Rover also offers house sitting in these other Oakland neighborhoods:
Eastmont Hills | Frick | Golden Gate | McClymonds | Mountain View Cemetery |
Oak Center | Sequoyah | Shafter | Temescal | Woodminster |
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.
A Daily Treat: A Blog by Rover
Rover's got you covered, even when you don't need a pet sitter or dog walker. Check out our blog for pictures of adorable dogs, help on your biggest dog-related questions, and more:
- Top 100 Dog Names and Unique Dog Names, depending on your preference
- A Step-by-Step Guide to Becoming a Service Dog
- Breed Comparison: Labrador Retriever vs. Golden Retriever
Book a Stay, Donate to a Cause
Sit a Dog, Save a Life lets you raise money for local dogs-in-need by doing something you do already: asking your neighbors to watch your dog instead of leaving them in a kennel. Many Rover sitters in Lake Merritt, Oakland donate a percentage of their earnings to nonprofits through Sit a Dog, Save a Life. When you book with a sitter who has the Rover Donation Badge on their profile, you're helping dogs in need, right here in Oakland.
We're proud to support over 200 organizations across the nation, including: