House Sitting in Laurel, Oakland, CA
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Prices are estimates per night for 1 dog. Pricing may vary based on your search and includes a booking fee of 11%.
“Book her without hesitation! It was the first time that my husband and I were having a dog sitter over our house so we were a little anxious, but Melina was extremely kind and helpful. She was sending a lot of pictures and updates of our puppy while my partner and I were out. Our little Sansa loved her! Plus she gave us a lot of advices about training and puppy behavior! THANK YOU SO MUCH!”
“Dane agreed to dog sit for me at the last minute when my dog was having some health issues and I was worried about leaving him alone. Dane was so positive, friendly, and attentive! I will definitely seek him out in the future with any dog sitting needs.”
“Paola was great with little Beau 🐶 he loves her already! She had to be at our house crazy early in the morning, she got here a few minutes early & was wide awake and joyful…. Beau & I will invite Paola back whenever possible!!! 🐶💕”
“Salina was very punctual and communicative. She stayed at our house and took care of our senior dog and outdoor cats for 2 days and we felt totally comfortable with her making sure everyone was well taken care of!”
“Charlie and Angrboda are always very calm and comfy when Jessikah has watched them while I'm away. She always leaves my home clean and tidy, and is the BEST communicator I've had watching my pets. This time, she dealt with two complications: (1) Charlie's old man knee acting up and making him lethargic and uncomfortable, which I'm so thankful she was attentive to; (2) fielding a tree service that was rescheduled to the last day of my trip, which really did me a solid - rescheduling would have been a pain. When Charlie was feeling unwell, she sent videos and called me to make sure I knew what his symptoms were and could give her an informed recommendation for his care. I panicked a little, but her videos helped me identify the issue and decide it was not an emergency. He's doing great, now 🥰”
“Angie was great. She was very responsive and kept us updated throughout the entire time she took care of both our pups. The pups were healthy and happy and our home was kept clean. We would have her house sit for us again.”
“Madeline was amazing and took really great care of our pups and kitty, providing regular updates and pictures. We had such peace of mind while we were away and we owe it all to her. She is the best and we look forward to working with her in the future!”
“We were so happy that Alyssa was available to watch our cat and house sit! She is super friendly and she clearly communicated with us during our time away. We got regular updates on our kitty and when we returned to our house it was neat and tidy. We would definitely book her again!”
“Ashley is absolutely excellent. She's a wonderful communicator, professional and expert in every way, and she is kind and thoughtful. Her considerateness and attentiveness was so evident in how she cared for our dog and our home. We feel so lucky to have her in our community!”
“Dennis came highly regarded- and now we know why! He followed our instructions perfectly, was super communicative, insightful, and kind. Our pets were happy and content for the full 7 day house-sitting stay and we are so grateful. I think our dog is going to miss him! 😂 Thank you, Dennis!!”
“Qishu was fantastic! She was so communicative and easy to work with, she made the time to meet me/our puppy first so we all felt good about the set up, she sent great updates that showed he clearly had the best time hanging out with her!”
“Christina was a wonderful care taker for our pets and house. She provided timely updates and communications. The pets where very happy and well cared for when we got home. I could not recommend her enough for anyones furry friends.”
“Shivani was incredible and the best sitter we’ve had! She took such great care of our pup, our two cats, and our home. Our pup is fairly reactive and has some big feelings about the world, so it can be hard to find people she is comfortable with. She seemed to be quite at ease with Shivani and enjoyed her time with her! Our shy cat also loved Shivani! Shivani also sent a lot of updates about our pets, which was soooo incredibly helpful and really put us at ease while we were away! Truly can’t say enough positive things about her and we will definitely ask her to sit for us in the future!”
“Kate was a stellar dog sitter for our large energetic rescue pup during our 10 day trip. She is clearly a dog lover and put at us at ease with leaving our gal for the first time. She sent us daily updates with cute pics and and cared for our home well. We would highly recommend her and will definitely be booking her again in the future.”
“Rebecca has so far sat for both of my dogs twice, and I can confidently say she did a wonderful job. I have a 4-year-old dog and an 8-week-old puppy, and she came in really open minded to them both being at such different stages in life and not being used to many other people. She's really patient and was willing to help me out during an overnight work shift, which I really appreciate. I felt at ease knowing Rebecca was going to be there which allowed me to not stress over the pups while at work which is a wonderful feeling. I really trust her, and I look forward to working with her again in the future!”
“Mary was a great fit for our dog and cat, Poppy and Lola! She stayed in the home with them while we were out of town and sent us photos daily (so we would miss them a little less!). Mary has a calm and centered demeanor and quickly gained our trust. We will definitely call on her again!”
Laurel pet parents share their Rover experiences
Charlie and Angrboda are always very calm and comfy when Jessikah has watched them while I'm away. She always leaves my home clean and tidy, and is the BEST communicator I've had watching my pets. This time, she dealt with two complications: (1) Charlie's old man knee acting up and making him lethargic and uncomfortable, which I'm so thankful she was attentive to; (2) fielding a tree service that was rescheduled to the last day of my trip, which really did me a solid - rescheduling would have been a pain. When Charlie was feeling unwell, she sent videos and called me to make sure I knew what his symptoms were and could give her an informed recommendation for his care. I panicked a little, but her videos helped me identify the issue and decide it was not an emergency. He's doing great, now 🥰
Leo was awesome with our pets. It was our first time leaving our pup Milo who is a 10 month pit with him along with 2 cats. And he took such good care of them and sent us the best pics (professional photography levels) we felt at so much ease knowing Leo is taking care of them. We trusted Leo completely thanks to his amazing communication and care. We most definitely will be using Leo again for caring for our babies and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for utmost care and love for your pets. Thank you so much Leo. You rock !!
Dennis was without a doubt the best dog sitter we have ever had. He came highly recommended from some friends of ours. It felt so reassuring to have someone so trustworthy, responsible, and skilled with our dog, Rosie. We appreciate his reliability and communication throughout his care for Rosie and he left our home in fantastic condition. We have had different dog sitters over the years and Dennis is in a league of his own! We hope we can work with him again in the future!
Kerri was amazing with our aging pup. She went out of her way to make sure our dog had what she needed to be comfortable, and sent plenty of photos and updates. She gave our pup and us everything needed. Would absolutely have Kerri look after our dog and home again.
Bola is just lovely. She is considerate, thoughtful, and took amazing care of our dogs (on short notice no less!) We had never hired a house sitter before and are now wondering why we never did, when there are people like Bola in the world. I feel like I owe them a ride to the airport. Like not even OAK. I owe them a ride to SFO or San Jose. Thank you Bola. We’ll be hoping you’re available every time.
Alisa is an exceptional caretaker. It can be difficult to find a trustworthy dog sitter when you’re new to the area, so I feel very fortunate to have found her. She was respectful of my home and left everything in perfect condition. Most importantly, my Cavalier was well cared for and happy. I would highly recommend Alisa without hesitation.
Rover review - Feb 14-15, 2026 Responsible, trustworthy, tidy, conscientious, funny, accommodating, and highly communicative, I would absolutely book Qishu again in future. Our kitties took to her right away (even our skittish one). We were only away for 1 night but Qishu sent frequent text updates throughout the day, which put us at ease so we could enjoy our time away. She takes great pics and videos, in which we could tell our girls were being very well taken care of and appreciated, and not missing us in the least. In less than 24 hours Qishu managed to play with our high-energy 8-month old to the point of getting her tired enough to pant (as requested), and to gain the trust of our skittish 1-year old, enough to be petted until she was purring and rolling around on the floor, showing belly. This was not requested nor expected; even our closest friends (who our cats have known since they were kittens) haven’t been able to get that close to her! Qishu went the extra mile without our asking, and the results were incredible. When we got home, Cricket and Jiji were happy and relaxed, as if we had never left at all. The house was clean and in order. We have some more travel dates later this year and are crossing our fingers that we will be able to have Qishu look after our girls again. 🤞🏼 Thanks Qishu! You rock! 🤘🏼🎸🤘🏼
Kate is now one of my go-to people to care for my special needs senior pup! He is always calm and happy when I return, in spite of his constant state of senior anxiety, so I know she is super sweet with him which is just what he expects and needs :) Thanks Kate!
Our whole family loves Victoria, especially Harlow and Aspen! She has been so helpful, communicative, professional, and loving with our boys. Even Harlow who can be a bit shy warmed up to her and loves when she visits. From walks, to indoor games, cuddles, training, and plenty of enrichment, Victoria was an incredible sitter. Seriously, you will not find a better person to take care of your fur babies. She’s THE BEST.
Kaiya helped us last minute with a drop in over the holidays for our 2 medium sized rescue dogs. She was very kind and patient with them. She was easy to communicate with and asked good questions which helped me feel reassured. We will be working with her again.
Erin was a delight to work with—she handled dog/housesitting (2 senior rescues, one rambunctious Aussie shepherd) during an atmospheric river with grace and aplomb. Communicative, punctual, and left the house in great shape. Would not hesitate to have her return.
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The median cost per night for house sitting in Laurel is $63
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House Sitting FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Rover
House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Laurel on Rover as of Mar 2026 was about $63 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A house sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your needs.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple house sitters about your booking. Typically, house sitters on Rover respond in under an hour.
Experience can vary widely from house sitter to house sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing house sitters available in Laurel.
Heading out of town? It’s easy to book a 5-star house sitter to take care of your home. Book a house sitter to take care of your dog and cat, while keeping an eye on your property. And the best part? Your best friend gets to stay on their home turf. Laurel house sitters are great for:
- Dogs who’d prefer to stay on their home turf
- Cats and caged pets
- Pet parents on a tight schedule
- Keeping an eye on your home and plants while you’re away
Yes! House sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your house sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your house 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.
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