Pet Sitting & Drop Ins in Lakeshore, Oakland
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Top rated Lakeshore 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.
“I had an excellent experience with Shanley as my cat sitter. Communication was clear and timely throughout, which made me feel at ease while I was away. Shanley went above and beyond by not only taking great care of my cat but also cleaning up and even doing some dishes. Highly recommended!”
“Lauren took absolutely wonderful care of my cat Theo for the weekend! She sent detailed updates after every visit with lots of great photos and gave my cat lots of snuggles and love. Absolutely looking forward to booking with her again!”
“Becky cared for our 2-year old Calico cat during a weeklong trip and did a wonderful job! She was timely, diligent, and communicative. It is clear she has a love for animals. Our cat took to her very quickly and expressed lots of affection and purring. Becky sent thorough updates during each visit which = gave us peace of mind while traveling. I would be delighted to work with Becky again.”
“Jacob provided exceptional care for our cats while we were away. His communication was great, with regular updates and photos, giving us peace of mind. Highly recommend for anyone needing a reliable and caring cat sitter!”
“Melina is great with all of our pets! She kept us updated and sent photos of all four pets for each drop in. My dog loves her and even the shyest cat comes out to see her during her visits.”
“Hannah is legitimately a dog whisperer. My pitbull is fearful and reactive toward people, but within a few minutes of their first meeting, Hannah had Maisie taking treats from her hand and playing fetch. Once she started playing fetch with Maisie, my dog completely ignored me and kept bringing the ball back to Hannah instead of me. Maisie has never done that with other people. I've had Hannah come to the house 3x and it's been great every time. Maisie loves her. Hannah is really easy to communicate with, is always on time and has great ideas about how to work with my dogs. I trust her and her instincts completely.”
“Jessica is wonderful! She sends great photos with the Rover card. To my surprise, I received a photo of my normally shy, skittish cat cuddling up in her lap - it made me so happy! Will certainly rebook. Great communication & I can tell that my cats are well taken care of when I’m away.”
About: I’ve been surrounded by dogs my whole life, and now I’m lucky enough to be a dog parent myself. I know how much our pups mean to us - they’re family - and that’s exactly how I treat every dog I care for. Whether it’s keeping up with a playful puppy or taking it slow with a senior who just wants some fresh air and company, I’m here to meet them where they are. I’m comfortable giving meds, sticking to specific routines, and picking up on each dog’s unique quirks and needs. Your dog will be safe, loved, and genuinely cared for while they’re with me. I do freelance work from home, which gives me a flexible schedule and plenty of time to fit in regular walks throughout the day. I love getting outside, and having a dog by my side makes it even better. Whether your pup needs a quick potty break or a longer walk to burn off energy, I can easily build it into my day and give them the attention and exercise they need. Whether I’m caring for pets in my home or yours, I focus on creating a safe, comfortable, and loving environment that feels familiar and stress-free. I stick closely to your pet’s usual routine so they feel secure and cared for. I’m respectful of your home, clean up after pets, and always keep you updated with messages and photos. Your dog’s well-being is my top priority, and I treat every pet like they’re my own.
About: Friends and family call me their go-to dog walker and pet sitter, whether it be a quick walk down the block, or a 2-week overnight stay. My experience includes volunteering at the humane society, walking pups with harnesses or gentle leaders, administering oral medication, and training with lots of affection and treats! Usually, pet sitting happens in the pet’s home where they feel most comfortable and secure. I have cared for puppies, kittens, and senior pets - some with dementia 🙃. I have flexible availability during the weekdays when your pet needs some extra attention 😊. I’m hoping to build a consistent schedule with the same pets. Generally, pet sitting includes feeding, walking, pet cleanup, play time and chill time. I feel most pets like routine and stability, so it’s beneficial to see what the pet’s typical daily schedule looks like.
About: Ciao! My name is Matt and I'm very excited to have the opportunity to meet you and some of the amazing pets we have here in the city. I currently live near the rose garden/Piedmont. I live close to several other parks, and I always enjoy meeting new pet friends that come my way. I really don't have many restrictions, but all I ask is that if you are interested in meeting to discuss my services that we have great communication (whether it's email, call/text, etc.) I work from home during the week and actively get outside myself, so I'm sure we could work something out if you need help with your pet! Comfort and exercise go hand-in-hand in my experience. Play time and treats are always possible. Companionship is a must and routine is our next best friend.
“Kevin and Anna were absolutely fabulous caring for her our two challenging cats. One of our cats is aggressive towards the other, and Anna worked patiently with the situation. We received twice daily updates and photos, and clearly our cats received top notch tender loving care. I highly recommend Anna and Kevin for their reliability, kindness and expertise.”
About: I have been a Pet-Auntie for years! I'm the go-to pet sitter for many of my friends, family, and extended community. From cats and dogs to lizards and birds, I'm engaged with the animals and there to love on your babies when you can't. I work part time and on my own schedule. I can easily make morning, afternoon, and evening visits most days of the week and have flexibility for making overnight visits. I'm a pet-owner myself, with two bengal-mix kitties, so at this time my home is not available for pet-sitting. Happy to come to you and keep your animals in their home-routine.
About: Hi! I’m a passionate animal lover with a Bull Terrier of my own, plus experience caring for Beagles, Dobermans, and Chihuahuas. I offer dog sitting, walking, and horse care with plenty of love and attention. Whether your pup needs a fun walk, some quality company while you’re away, or your horse needs grooming and care, I’m here to help. I treat every animal like family and can’t wait to meet your furry and hoofed friends! I only work three days a week so I have plenty of extra time to care for your pets while you’re away or tied up at work. I keep pets safe and comfy at your place, follow your instructions, and stay alert on walks. You’ll always get updates so you can relax and know they’re in good hands.
About: Former show dog handler, dog, cat, long term parrot sitting, and kindergarten class hamster, snake. Therapy dog training. Former horse and pony owner as a girl. I like to walk my dog and take him to the dog park. He likes to go for rides in the car and watch cartoons. Our backyard is fenced and large. We are taking care of a rescue cat, my roommate’s late father’s pitbull, and my darling rescue chihuahua mix.
About: I’m new to Rover but not new to dog care! I grew up with LOTS of dogs. Golden retrievers, a Bernese Mountain Dog, a small Beagle/Border Collie Mix, a Rodesian Ridgeback mix... and as an adult, I've sat for friends and family many times (sometimes for up to a month) and also have some experience fostering! I love building trust and a bond with a pup and I'm excited to spend more quality time with new dog friends as a sitter/walker. As a bonus, I worked as an assistant Veterinary Technician when I was in college, so I have some additional experience and skills in things like delivering meds, behavioral challenges and training, wound/post surgery care, and basic grooming (a lot of practice in nail trims!). Can’t wait to meet your loved one 💓 I work full time, mostly from home, supporting local government social services planning. I’ve cared for animals for free for many years and I’m adding pet sitting as a paid gig to my life right now because I’m saving up to start grad school in the fall for mental health counseling. I’m currently available for daycare and overnight sitting or boarding at my home most weeknights and weekends. I'm also often available on weekend days for hikes or long walks or adventures to give your dog a nice break when you're busy! I look forward to adding more weekday walks/visits this fall when I shift from FT work to school. I live alone and work from home and am happy to keep your pup company during the day. I live near Lake Merritt and in a nice, residential neighborhood so lots of options for local walks. I also have a car and I love to take pups out for hikes or other adventures if they need some extra exercise. If staying in your home, I can work from there to spend more time with the pup if the space is reasonably set up for that!
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Prices are estimates per night for 1 dog. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
Shanley J.
“I had an excellent experience with Shanley as my cat sitter. Communication was clear and timely throughout, which made me feel at ease while I was away. Shanley went above and beyond by not only taking great care of my cat but also cleaning up and even doing some dishes. Highly recommended!”
Lauren H.
“Lauren took absolutely wonderful care of my cat Theo for the weekend! She sent detailed updates after every visit with lots of great photos and gave my cat lots of snuggles and love. Absolutely looking forward to booking with her again!”
Becky H.
“Becky cared for our 2-year old Calico cat during a weeklong trip and did a wonderful job! She was timely, diligent, and communicative. It is clear she has a love for animals. Our cat took to her very quickly and expressed lots of affection and purring. Becky sent thorough updates during each visit which = gave us peace of mind while traveling. I would be delighted to work with Becky again.”
Jacob W.
“Jacob provided exceptional care for our cats while we were away. His communication was great, with regular updates and photos, giving us peace of mind. Highly recommend for anyone needing a reliable and caring cat sitter!”
Melina B.
“Melina is great with all of our pets! She kept us updated and sent photos of all four pets for each drop in. My dog loves her and even the shyest cat comes out to see her during her visits.”
Hannah Y.
“Hannah is legitimately a dog whisperer. My pitbull is fearful and reactive toward people, but within a few minutes of their first meeting, Hannah had Maisie taking treats from her hand and playing fetch. Once she started playing fetch with Maisie, my dog completely ignored me and kept bringing the ball back to Hannah instead of me. Maisie has never done that with other people. I've had Hannah come to the house 3x and it's been great every time. Maisie loves her. Hannah is really easy to communicate with, is always on time and has great ideas about how to work with my dogs. I trust her and her instincts completely.”
Jessica F.
“Jessica is wonderful! She sends great photos with the Rover card. To my surprise, I received a photo of my normally shy, skittish cat cuddling up in her lap - it made me so happy! Will certainly rebook. Great communication & I can tell that my cats are well taken care of when I’m away.”
Bella M.
“Bella is a wonderful dog walker! They cared for my dog with love, affection and playfulness. Bella was always highly dependable and pleasant to interact with. My pup sure missed Bella after we moved!”
Christine L.
“Christine is the absolute best with my kitty Mystery. She is so caring and sends such detailed and thoughtful updates. Very much appreciated her!”
Ashlyn P.
“Ashlyn house sat for us for several nights while taking care of 2 cats and one xl dog. She was very communicative and sent us cute pictures of our pets daily. We felt very at ease knowing our house and animals were being well cared for. We will definitely book with Ashlyn the next time we go out of town. I can't recommend her enough! 😀”
Matt E.
“Matt has come over to take care of my kitty several times and has done a wonderful job! He tells me she meows like crazy when he feeds and plays with her. Definitely more than satisfied with his care!”
Marina M.
“Marina is amazing! Very trustworthy, attentive and loving.”
Stephanie A.
“Stephanie is the best! My dog loves her and she is very reliable and punctual!”
Kevin & Anna N.
“Kevin and Anna were absolutely fabulous caring for her our two challenging cats. One of our cats is aggressive towards the other, and Anna worked patiently with the situation. We received twice daily updates and photos, and clearly our cats received top notch tender loving care. I highly recommend Anna and Kevin for their reliability, kindness and expertise.”
Artemis L.
“Artemis was super organized, communicative, professional, and friendly. And our kitty was immediately comfortable upon meeting Artemis. Would recommend for cat care!”
Inertia D.
About: I have been a Pet-Auntie for years! I'm the go-to pet sitter for many of my friends, family, and extended community. From cats and dogs to lizards and birds, I'm engaged with the animals and there to love on your babies when you can't. I work part time and on my own schedule. I can easily make morning, afternoon, and evening visits most days of the week and have flexibility for making overnight visits. I'm a pet-owner myself, with two bengal-mix kitties, so at this time my home is not available for pet-sitting. Happy to come to you and keep your animals in their home-routine.
Francesca S.
“I can’t recommend Francesca highly enough! From the moment we met, it was clear she had a natural connection with animals. Our dog, Cali is usually shy around new people, not an issue with Francesca, they bonded right away. Cali wasn’t just well taken care of, she was genuinely happy, which we could see from the daily updates, photos, and videos Francesca sent. Francesca truly goes above and beyond, treating every pet like her own. She’s reliable, attentive, and clearly has a deep love for animals. Knowing Cali was in such capable and loving hands gave us so much peace of mind. We’ll absolutely be booking with her again! She also takes care of and rides horses, so you know she's excellent with all pet sensibilities and can handle dogs no matter where they are on the aggression spectrum.”
Erin S.
“Erin has been amazing watching my two cats while I am away for both long and short trips. Super reliable and loved by the cats! Highly recommend!”
Penny S.
About: Former show dog handler, dog, cat, long term parrot sitting, and kindergarten class hamster, snake. Therapy dog training. Former horse and pony owner as a girl. I like to walk my dog and take him to the dog park. He likes to go for rides in the car and watch cartoons. Our backyard is fenced and large. We are taking care of a rescue cat, my roommate’s late father’s pitbull, and my darling rescue chihuahua mix.
Christine S.
“Christy cared for our new dog Joni for almost two weeks while my husband and I were on vacation. She was very communicative throughout the whole process, and sent us fun updates on how things were going while we were gone. Our dog Joni *loves* Christy and was sad to leave her when we came back home and picked her up. I highly recommend Christy as a dog sitter, and we will for sure use her as a sitter again!”
Lakeshore pet parents share their Rover experiences
Zsa-Zsa is communicative and was so thoughtful in her approach to the process—offering a pre-sit meet-and-greet and to learn how to care for my cat. I got pictures and a really-fun-to-read note everyday about the visit that made me feel super reassured! Would absolutely love to work with her again in the future.
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!!
Jesse is so lovely. He is warm and caring and instantly bonded with our four cats! We have used him in the past, and we feel very safe leaving our darlings with him. He is communicative, responsible, and even during short visits he stays in contact with photos and updates. I cannot recommend him highly enough!
Jacob is amazing! Very thorough notes and took some amazing photos of my cats. He even got my shy cat out to play. Getting notes and pics from Jacob was a highlight of my day while I was away and it's great to know my cats are receiving excellent care and play time.
Thomas has stepped in to help me after my dog suffered a surprise bout of IVDD. When I come home my puppers seem happy and well cared just as if they had been with me all day. I appreciate Thomas's experience with senior dogs and bladder expression. That was really important to me in my search for support. You can't go wrong with this Rover, friends. 12 stars!
This is our first time using Rover and we are grateful that Hannah responded on such short notice! We just adopted our dog and he’s still apprehensive and not quite used to his new environment yet. Hannah was so sweet and gentle with him and earned his trust right away. Hannah communicates well and adjusted to our needs and our pup’s needs extremely well! Thank you Hannah!
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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 Lakeshore.
Rover makes it easy to find Lakeshore 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
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