House Sitting McClymonds

“Akiko was incredible! She watched our senior pup for over 10 days in our home over the holidays. She kept us updated daily and took good care of our home. She was attentive to our senior dogs needs including slow walks, feeding schedule, and even carrying up stairs. We can’t thank her and recommend her enough!”

Felipe C.

“Kasey took wonderful care of my two corgis. Luna is usually cautious with new people, but she was comfortable right away. I received lots of photos and videos of happy walks and fun runs at the dog park. The house was in excellent condition, and I got updates several times a day. Highly recommend!”

Iryn L.

About: Hi! I’m a lifelong dog lover with over 20 years of hands-on experience caring for dogs. I currently have a dog of my own and understand just how much our pets mean to us—they’re family. When I moved my dad to California so I could become his full-time caregiver, bringing his dog with us was never a question. He’s an important part of our family and daily life. I previously had another beloved dog from the age of 13 through 27, giving me experience with puppies, adult dogs, and seniors. I’m comfortable providing patient, attentive care and making sure each dog feels safe, loved, and well cared for while their owners are away. As someone who genuinely loves animals, I know how important it is to trust the person caring for your pet. Whether your dog needs a walk, playtime, or simply some extra companionship, I’ll treat them with the same care and attention I give my own. Pet care is already a natural part of my daily routine. I currently care for my own dog, so daily walks, feeding, playtime, and making sure he gets plenty of attention are already built into my schedule. Because I have a flexible schedule right now, I’m able to provide pets with extra attention, companionship, and care throughout the day rather than just fitting them in between other commitments. Whether it’s a walk, a drop-in visit, or keeping a pet company while their owner is away, I enjoy making sure they feel comfortable, safe, and loved. I believe every pet is happiest when their routine stays as consistent as possible. In a client’s home, I follow all care instructions closely, including feeding schedules, walks, medications (if needed), playtime, and any household rules. I also make sure pets receive plenty of attention, affection, and exercise while their owners are away. For walks and drop-in visits, I prioritize safety, communication, and making sure each pet’s individual needs are met. I understand that every animal has a different personality and comfort level, so I take the time to build trust and help them feel secure. As a pet owner myself, I know how important it is to have peace of mind when someone else is caring for your pet, and I treat every animal as if they were my own.

“Agnes was taking care of my cat Fritz for a week and it was the first time I booked them. I was very happy with them and my cat too. Agnes is very responsive and they gave me every day feedback. Definitely can recommend them.”

Helge P.

About: I’ve cared for pups for friends, family, and neighbors, and have also had the joy of fostering dogs. I love getting to know each dog’s personality and giving them plenty of love, attention, and cuddles. I will send all of my clients high-quality (and cute!) daily photo/video updates 🎞️ My schedule is pretty flexible! I’m available for walks, drop-in visits, boarding, and house sitting throughout the week, and most weekends as well. I’m in class Wednesday evenings from 6–9pm and one weekend a month, but otherwise I have plenty of availability to spend time with your pup. I live in a dog-friendly apartment with my 6-year-old Frenchie, who gets along great with other dogs. In order to ensure the comfort and safety of all parties, I have a strict policy of only boarding ONE dog at a time. Your pup will get lots of individual attention while also getting plenty of doggy playtime with my super-friendly pup.

About: Hello! My name is Shanna (like banana) a non-profit consultant based in the Bay Area. I love animals and have lots of experience caring for pets (cats and dogs) either in your home or at my house. I'm interested in helping you feel peace of mind knowing that your fur friend is taken care of. Please ask me any questions. I'm looking for opportunities that make sense with my schedule, and I'm happy to accommodate your needs. Thank you for your consideration. I'm currently working on a contract basis and primarily remote so I have time to stop by your home or house-sit as long as there is reliable Wi-Fi. Typically, when pet-sitting for friends, I will feed, walk, or change out litter boxes as often as needed. If I am not staying at the owner's home full-time, I will make sure the animal gets sufficient interaction and love daily. If an animal is staying in my home during the day, I have a fenced-in, locked yard (though I generally wouldn't have an animal outside without me) and there is also a dog-friendly park less than two blocks from my home.

“Cesar did an awesome job sitting our dog Ember. He was very communicative and sent us lots of fun updates and pictures, and left the house in perfect condition. Highly recommend his services!”

Cyndi M.

“Meshaal took great care of our 55 lb pup and our cat in our home while we were on vacation! They were thorough in preparing for the job, very communicative while we were away, and followed all of our feeding and exercise instructions. We would definitely have Meshaal sit for us again!”

Marcus V.

About: I’ve taken care of of dogs since I was about 7, I’ve owned two as a child growing up. As an adult I spent most of my years as a single soldier as a mechanic and many of my coworkers need it sitters for a variety of dogs that I was always happy to assist with. Currently I’m a full time student working on my degree in audio design. I typically have classes twice a week with one online. On the weekends I dj Saturday nights 9-1am. I’m a very active person I run 2 miles to the gym at 6am 5 times a week and walk back after my workout. I’m a 16 year military veteran and have a lot of past experience with helping raise, walk and watch a variety of different animals while I was single and on active duty so now that I have more time on my hands it would be a great way to stay active throughout the week! I typically don’t keep animals at my home, but in other people’s home I always like to be introduced to the pet by the owner and have a very in depth overview of the things their animals absolutely do not like. After that I really like to know the owners worries and what things they need in terms of communication to keep them comfortable. As for the interaction I definitely want to be slow with the pet has any sort of anxiety but I love to give them lots of attention weather that’s to play with them talk to them or let them get comfortable by sitting on my lap or holding them.

“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!”

Gracia H.

“I am so happy that Ilgas took care of our dog for 9 days She sent photos throughout the week and always kept in touch. Really couldn't ask for a better dogsitter!”

Lisa M.

About: I've been working with dogs of a variety of ages and breeds to add to my income, providing house sitting and dogwalking. I'm happy to help with routine duties and can discuss your pet's needs. I have a part-time remote schedule and am interested in discussing drop-ins or walks from 10-2 on weekdays. I can rearrange work to provide flexible support on request. I can provide drop-ins or walks, according to client instructions. I am not providing care in my own home currently, but I can travel to clients.

About: i’ve cared for pets since i was young! what u like most is to have fun and make sure the animals feel happy and cared for! i love teaching new skills to pets that dont have training aswell! i’m working on gathering loyal customers to help me make this full time, i enjoy fresh air walks just as much as them. turning this into a full time job for me is amazing because it allows me to have a clear free mind, and will make my days go by easier i am very aware of everything that’s happening around me. its helps me stay conscious of what the pets are doing. in home care is fun because the pet is already in a space they know and are comfortable with and i try and make it know to them that im here to help them through our time together.

“Laura took fantastic care of our dog Athena! She sent lots of fun pictures of Athena while she was house sitting and left our house spotless. She was friendly and easy to communicate with throughout the booking process and during her stay. I highly recommend Laura and will definitely ask her to take care of Athena again!”

Genevieve P.

“Ty loves Maya and she is reliable and flexible!”

Lauren T.

“Nicole was absolutely amazing with our pup, Scarlett. Our pup was so comfortable with her as soon as she came in like they were old friends. We received daily updates and pictures to reassure us that all was going smoothly for the four days we were away.”

Esther F.

About: I grew up with all kinds of family pets-cats, dogs, horses-and got the real crash course in pet parent responsibility when I adopted my own puppy at 17. Since moving to Oakland 10 years ago, I’ve been lucky to live with several cats and dogs of roommates of all dispositions (both the roommates and their pets) and now my fiancée and I have a perfect baby angel cat son. Sadly, my lease does not allow dogs, but I spent the last six years working at a brewery-which meant getting to spend time with lots of dog regulars. Since taking a break from the industry I have to get my four-legged fix somewhere! Big, dopey floofs and sweet Pitties speak to my heart the most, but I'm charmed by all breeds, especially the lil scrappy guys. Having wrestled kegs for many years, I am physically capable of managing most large breed dogs. I’m comfortable with puppies and I don’t mind them being mouthy or jumpy and am happy to discourage unwanted behaviors according to their training. I’ve got a soft spot for seniors, having had experience with palliative care for two beloved senior dogs that required extra care and physical assistance. I am happy to show your old buddy patience and TLC. I’m currently on a long break from full time work and have open week day availability for walks and visits, and can be available weekends with extended notice I have a keen attention to detail and an above average ability to follow instructions, and I’m happy to do things your way. Knowing it can be a source of worry to have a sitter in your personal space, I take extra care to treat not only pets but folks' homes the way I would want mine to be treated and cared for. My general rule of thumb is "how would I want someone to treat my dog?" and "what if their mom/dad was watching us right now?!" with pet-safety as my number one priority. On walks I am vigilant in keeping an eye out for off leash dogs, careless drivers and general hazards. I carry water and stick to the shady side of the streets to keep everyone cool and comfortable, and have pepper spray on my walking pack as an additional safety measure for both myself and your pet. Understanding every dog is unique, my default is to practice loose leash walking techniques, avoid yanking collars/harnesses and give lots of verbal affirmations and encouragement to employ corrective actions.

About: Hey there! I'm Matt. pleasure to make your acquaintance. I love taking care of and making dogs feel extra special. I’ve had plenty of experience with special needs dogs, senior dogs, and disabled dogs. I weight about 220lbs and I lift regularly so pullers don’t usually faze me much. I have my two husky mix girls, and I’ve always had dogs. I love taking care of dogs. My girls seem to especially love boy dogs. Of course I love taking care of peoples dogs. I prefer if you give me your guidance on how you’d like me to care for your baby. Dogs usually like routines. Some dogs only pee four times a day and other needs five or six times, so you tell me.

“Charlii is an awesome pet sitter! She has taken care of my two pups and one kitty many times now, and I can leave with confidence that they will be cared for with lots of love. She takes the dogs on nice long walks, reliably gives medication to my aging kitty, and looks after my home with care and consideration. All of the pets and I just LOVE her!”

Anne M.

About: i love animals!! i previously had 2 dogs and 4 cats, which i had to bottle feed as kittens. i have also owned other furry pets! pets are like family to me, and of course will be treated as such. id love to get to know you and your fur baby! <3 i am currently taking time off work, so my schedule is open for the most part! i am very much looking forward to anything the client needs, as i am flexible with accommodating for any needs care in my clients home will be done with respect. cleanliness will be maintained, id love to try to keep it as easy on the pet as if their owner never left!