Pet Sitting & Drop Ins in Lakeshore, Oakland, CA

“Charlotte is a wonderful pet sitter!! She was communicative, responsible, and very thoughtful in taking care of my cat. It was supposed to be hotter than I expected while I was away, and she was great about checking in and offering to help keep my apartment cool for my cat's comfort. He also was so happy to get some lap time and company with her! She's awesome and reliable, and I will absolutely be booking her again for future sitting needs.”

Lillian S.

“Maia was communicative and dependable, and sent us photos of Oona playing! She asked all the right questions and did a fabulous job taking care of our sweet kitty! 😻”

Colleen H.

“Jennifer is the best! She took care of my rowdy boys for the 9 days I was away; from gently distracting a food-motivated catto from eating his brothers’ food to cleaning up broken pots and replanting plants, and to watering the herb garden outside. She took great photos of the boys and sent detailed notes about her visits. I looked forward to her daily updates. Highly recommend!”

Becky H.

“Laura was absolutely amazing watching our two kitties while we were traveling over the holidays! She sent great pictures every day and nice updates about how they were doing, and I know they were well taken care of because they seemed less mad than usual when we got back home :-P She also offered to water our plants and Christmas tree, which was super helpful as well! Overall communication and professionalism were 10/10, would definitely ask her to pet sit again in the future. Thanks Laura!!”

Cory P.

“Christine took care of our cat's needs while we were away. It was nice to see photos of him enjoying his favorite games (chasing paper balls and ribbon toys). We returned to a happy cat!”

Susan W.

About: I've taken care of dogs my whole life - but my favorite part is and always will be taking them on walks! I am a dog lover at heart and love to see how happy it makes them to be taken out. I work from home and and am extremely diligent about walking every day. Whether it's alone, walking with a friend, or walking my own dog - I will be found walking no matter what. I'd love to take your pup out with me! I will keep your pet safe by paying attention to their cues, paying attention to my surroundings, and giving detailed observations of anything concerning that I observe so that their owners can stay in the know.

“Jessica was communicative and friendly! I have one scaredy cat with special needs, & she handled him wonderfully. Both of my kitties were happy and well-taken care of while I was away. Knowing that Jessica was watching my pets helped me feel comfortable & relaxed. Will certainly book again!”

Seneca K.

About: I've cared for pets my whole life and can’t imagine a home without them! I currently have a pitbull and a dachshund, and I’ve always had cats too. I believe every animal deserves respect, patience, and understanding. I’m great at reading animal body language, respecting their boundaries, and making them feel safe and happy. I use lots of positive reinforcement—like treats you approve of—to build trust and comfort. I also have experience safely administering medications, whether it's pills, liquids, or topical treatments. If needed, I can gently and safely correct bad behavior to help reinforce good habits. Your pets will be treated like family. :) I recently lost my job due to federal cuts, so I'm available all week days! Please let me know your schedule and we can try to find something that works. Safety is important. Please let me know of any precautions I should take when visiting. I'll be sure to do whatever is necessary to make you and your pet comfortable and safe during the visit.

About: Hello! I have had dogs since I was young, specifically hounds. My family dog was a Beagle growing up and I am now the proud dog mom of a 9 year old Treeing Walker Coonhound. I love dogs of all sizes and truly enjoy spending time with them and taking care of their needs. Especially walks and playtime! I work four days a week in healthcare as a Travel Physical Therapist so I am currently available on weekends and Mondays for drop in visits and dog walks! I love my dog like he is a member of the family and will give your pet the exact same care and consideration. You can expect frequent updates with photos and a description of the day’s events!

“Anna and Kevin took great care of our 2 cats. We were new to rover and they helped us through the process and made us feel more at ease. We particularly appreciated their daily updates and efforts to engage our cautious boys. We will definitely be using them again!”

Sydney M.

About: I’ve been lucky to grow up surrounded by both dogs and cats, and I can’t remember a time when there wasn’t at least one furry friend in my home. My pup, Ray Charles, and I truly enjoy the company of dogs of all sizes and personalities and foster on the side as well. I personally used Rover for my pup when I traveled for work so I treat every sitting as if it were my own pup. From outdoor exercise, park playtime, and lots of frequent updates, I will ensure your pup is having a lovely time and you have peace of mind! To make sure everyone is comfortable, I like to arrange a friendly meet-and-greet before we set anything in stone! I work remote and have a lot of flexibility of schedule. Ray Charles and I spend our days exploring the beautiful parks and trails of the East Bay—and we’d be thrilled to have your pup join us for some fun walks and fresh air! Ray and I live in a cozy but spacious one-bedroom with a backyard, perched at the top of a hill in a safe, peaceful neighborhood that’s perfect for walks and outdoor play.

“Shivani was an awesome sitter for my two cats. She was very attentive during the previsit and offered to take out the garbage cans since it was garbage day. Since it is ant season, the ants got in the cat feeding area during the cat sitting period, and Shivani helped deal with them since the cats do not like them! She gives detailed updates and is very considerate. I trust her in my home with my cats and will be definitely be booking her again. Thanks Shivani!!!”

Katie G.

“Wow! We are extremely impressed with Annah. If you are looking for someone who is on top and trustworthy of watching your pet this is the girl for you. Responsible, kind and attentive. Annah responded to me immediately with text messages. She arrived 10 minutes early to watch our puppy. Sent us pictures while she watched him! Your pet will be in good hands with Annah!!!”

Donna P.

“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.”

Celina A.

“Shelly took care of our cat for about a week while we were out of town, and was a wonderful sitter! We'd gladly book with her again, thanks for all your help Shelly!”

Sam G.

“Melina did such a great job drooping in and feeding my elderly cat, Momo. She was prompt with timing and sent lots of pictures and updates. I could tell that Momo really liked her 🥰 would definitely recommend Melina to anyone!!”

Bridgette P.

“Elisabeth is punctual, communicative, experienced and my pets loved her! Will book again”

Laura J.

About: I was a dog walker in Philadelphia for a year, and I grew up with dogs of all sizes, from miniature schnauzers to great danes. I also worked as a kennel assistant at a veterinary hospital for 4 years, caring for dogs and administering meds, and at a wildlife rehabilitation center for 2 years. Additionally, I used to be a wildlife biologist, but switched careers; now I'm an environmental journalist. I'm also a big-time runner, and would be happy to take your dog out on awesome running adventures or walks on lovely trails across this beautiful city.

About: I have had cats since I was born! I am highly experienced in caring for cats and currently have three of my own, in addition to caring for friends and neighbors’ cats at least once a month. I enjoy getting to know cats’ unique personalities, and feel an intuitive connection to them due to my lifelong history of living with and caring for cats. I’ve been called a “cat whisperer” before, and have been known to get even the most skittish cats to warm up to me! I also have experience caring for multiple small dogs, (including my “nephew”, the small white dog in my photo gallery!) and have experience regularly dogsitting for a good friend. I can provide walks, playtime, company, and cuddles (if your pet is the snuggly type!) I’m available to visit and care for your pets on weekends, evenings, and able to stop by during the day on most weekdays—I have a flexible work schedule with the option to work from home, so if we schedule with advance notice, I am also available for house sitting or longer visits! I am experienced with cat care and have cared for several small dogs. I am able to provide consistent visits, including feeding, play time, litter box cleaning, and/or 1-2 walks per day on weekdays and more on weekends or during housesitting stays. I will get to know your pet’s unique particularities and preferences, and genuinely enjoy connecting and playing with animals.

“This was our second time with Shanley, and would absolutely recommend her again. Very thorough, good communication and knows how to approach/work with our nervous kitty. She's also very helpful with other household tasks if needed. We won't hesitate to hire Shanley again in the future if availability works out!”

Alana P.