House Sitting Longfellow

“Hollie was very flexible about my return timing and did a good job of keeping Sheba on schedule for food and walks. She also shared updates to keep me informed while I was gone, which I really appreciated.”

Naina K.

“Alejandra did a wonderful job on short notice! Asked plenty of questions that showed she cared a lot for the pups. House and dogs were in good hands. Thanks!”

Aaron L.

“Michelle was absolutely fabulous! She was able to watch my two dogs on very short notice while I was in Oakland to visit family. My dogs loved her! She took great care of them, taking them on multiple walks throughout the day and providing attention when needed. She we be the first person I reach out to when I am in the Oakland area again. Thank you Michelle!”

Steven G.

“Angela was amazing! She offered to do a meet and greet before sitting, which was perfect for my dog who is a little wary of new people. I also got plenty of updates and pictures. And I was able to enjoy my time away worry free because she was in such good hands.”

Nina F.

About: While I'm new to Rover, I have over 10 years experience taking care of my friends and family's cats, dogs, insects, and plants. I'm excited to start this business on Rover and extend that pet/plant care to the people in my East Bay community! I'm a landscape horticulture student in Oakland, so when I'm not in class, working in my garden, or spending time with my own kitties, I love taking care of my friends, neighbors, and families' pets. They bring so much silliness and happiness into my routine! When walking your dogs or taking care of your pets in your home, respect, safety, and trust are my top priorities. The pet parents I work with know their pets best, and I take their guidance and wishes very seriously. When I'm housesitting, I treat clients' homes with even more respect than I treat my own.

“Kendra was amazing with our pups!!! She was super responsive and made sure my babies were very comfortable. She sent plenty of updates and was very clean and respectful. We know our pups really enjoyed her company! I would 100% recommend Kendra and will use her services again😊”

Samantha

“Wow! What an incredible sitter Hong was. This is the first time I have ever been away from my fur babies and not worried once. She was so communicative the entire time and I came back to happy dogs and a pristine house. If I could give her 10 stars I would! Thank you again Hong. ❤️”

Brittany S.

“Matthew was able to watch Charlie last minute and was great to work with. Matthew kept me updated, sent pictures, and Charlie seemed very happy and well cared for. Will definitely book again!”

Renata N.

“Josie is an absolute angel! Not only did Josie take great care of Bowie, but also went above and beyond by picking him up from the previous sitter that gave her the wrong pickup instructions, persevered to find and pick up Bowie, and took him to the vet to make sure Bowie is okay due to our worries with the previous sitter, all with amazing communication and accommodating last minute requests. We later found out that Josie‘s perseverance and undeterred help might have saved Bowie‘s life. She even nursed Bowie back to health by encouraging him to eat and giving lots of love. Josie was also super respectful and tidy with our apartment while sitting Bowie at our place. She even stayed with Bowie for 8 hours every day to make sure that Bowie gets enough play, attention, and love. She even made a great effort to clean the little accident Bowie had when he wasn’t feeling well. She sent plenty of updates with Bowie and took great care of our dog. We are eternally grateful to Josie and would recommend her to everyone.”

Hande T.

“John did an excellent job watching our cat! He kept the place clean and communicated frequently and promptly. We highly recommend John for your pet care needs and we’re happy to have him back in the future.”

Daisy C.

“Abigail was communicative, kind, and sent lots of pictures. It is clear her heart is full of love for dogs. We would hire her again in a heartbeat.”

Claire P.

“Noel was truly our dream Cat sitter. She was super responsive and great with communication. She sent lovely photos. She was excellent with our complicated medication and meal routine that our cat needed. I was nervous about leaving our fur baby and she kept us reassured the whole time that our cat was being well taken care of and loved. Also, our cat was on her lap immediately! Although our cat is generally friendly getting on someone’s lap immediately. Noel helped us relax on our vacation since we knew that our kitty was in such good hands. She is wonderful with animals and with their pet parents! Thank you so much, Noel for giving us peace of mind.”

Anna L.

“Sophia did a great job caring for our dog and cat while we were out of town for a couple nights. We appreciated her proactive and thorough communication and the updates she sent! She bonded quickly with our dog who is not always great with new people. She also gave a lot of tlc to our cat. Our house was spotless when we got home which was so nice to return to! Would definitely recommend Sophia and work with her again!”

Jessie B.

“Belinda took excellent care of our dog and home for over a week. We would wholeheartedly recommend her! We were new to Rover and nervous about leaving our very elderly dog. Belinda helped us to feel so at ease. She was attentive, kind, and patient with our dog who was experiencing many age-related changes, including loss of vision. She took the time to get to know her, gently encouraged her on many more walks than we have been able to, and handled all of her quirks, including anxiety and occasional accidents with grace. Belinda was also a reliable communicator, sent great updates and pictures, and left the house in excellent shape! We feel so, so grateful to have found her.”

Serena C.

“Ollie took to Samantha right away. Judging from all of the great pictures Samantha shared when sending her daily updates, he looked like he was having a really good time while we were away. We would most definitely ask Samantha to dog- and housesit again if and when the need arises. 😊”

Lisa P.

About: Hiya, I'm Peter! I've cared for dogs for as long as I can remember, and have since provided countless hours of pet-care of friends, family, friends of the family, and families of friends! I have years of experience doing walks, play, feeding, bathing, clean-up and more. I have experience with excitable breeds like a neighbor's golden doodle to my family's mellowed-out portugese water doggies, along with senior care. I see animal care as a privilege. Our pets are no less than little bundles of feelings and life that we are given the opportunity to cherish. I have been told on multiple occasions that I am able to calm animals unusually quickly, and I feel that I am attuned to the emotions of animals I care for. I would love to opportunity to provide care to your pet! I work from home in a low-speed position, so I have a flexible schedule for your pets' needs. Normally, I would do a morning and afternoon walk, with potty breaks peppered whenever they need. I can also step away from my work at a moment's notice if anything arises, from entertaining a bored doggie to foiling attempted counter surfing! I have a paved yard for sunbathing and potty breaks, the door to which I work right next to. I live near Lake Merritt, the Morcom Rose Garden, and a dog park, so I can provide walks of all lengths. My home is very cozy and has multiple spaces where an animal can detox from any overstimulation. I can provide a dog crate, scheduled meals, supervision, and play.

“Barbara was fantastic. She took excellent care of our dog and our house. She sent us pictures everyday and let us know how things were going. She took our doggie on regular walks and cared for him as if he were hers. He was a very happy dog when we got home. I highly recommend Barbara!!”

Penny R.

“Lucas is very kind and gentle, and made an immediate connection with Rico. He is knowledgeable about senior dogs, and was very attentive to the care Rico needs. He was on time, responsible, and left our house immaculate. We would happily hire him again.”

Ava C.

“Laura’s first time dog sitting for us went smoothly. This was an overnight trip. She sent us photo updates and was responsive when we texted to check in. When we got home, the house was tidy, their water bowls were filled, and Cannoli and Da Vinci were in good spirits. We’ve booked Laura for an extended stay while we’re on an international trip. Thanks, Laura!”

Aisha B.

“Agnes is friendly attentive responsible and communicative. Our pets and our home were respected, very well cared, for during our week away. We would be happy to have Agnes in our home and caring for our pets again!”

Kaya S.