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Athena C.

Old City-Produce And Waterfront, Oakland, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
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These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.

Services

Athena can host

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Takes only one pet owner at a time

Athena can look after

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs

Availability

Scheduling: I work as a FT freelancer, so please respond in a timely manner and communicate as much in advance, so I can best fit you and your pet into my schedule/space! — Some things I’d like to know from you: When is your best availability for an initial Meet & Greet? What is the size, breed, and temperament of your animal(s)? Are you ok with me posting pics of your pets? — Thank you! + Please note I will always value you and your fur babies’ comfortability first. …

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About Athena C.

Communication

4 repeat pet owners
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

4 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

Your pet(s) and their personalities are the Star of the show! — Please let me know about your pet’s personal likes/dislikes, favorite toys, treats, any allergies, and/or particular preferences for comfort & joy. I also have experience administering medication, if needed and have experience (for both dogs and cats) with preparing supplements / added medicine to be mixed in with their meals. A personal side interest of mine is also doing training for dogs. So if your dog has any particular behaviors, you’d like to be worked on, let me know and we can work on tackling an issue together.

Home

Lives in a flat
Does not have a garden
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Pets allowed on furniture
Toilet breaks every 4-8 hours

Information Athena C. would like to know about your pet

Your dog’s happiness & health is a top priority if mine’s. — I always like to make sure that dogs get their potty time in and ample need for exercise. I can take dogs out for a regular walk (in rain or shine) or to a nearby dog park to get in their outdoor adventure time and socialization in. (with the suitability for each dog). — For cats, I understand that shy and timid kitts can take time before warming up to someone new. Let me know if they are predominantly an indoors or outdoors cat, so I can be attentive upon arrival to make sure they stay within the necessary home bounds. If they have a favorite sun bathing / play / or sleeping spot, I am happy to take note!

A typical day

I like to give dogs enrichment through healthy treats, fun games, or bringing them out to nearby dog parks or around nature sites. If your dog tends to be on the reactive side— please let me know, and I can be sure to keep interactions with other dogs minimal. For Cat, I love bringing out wand toys, lasers, treats, and cat nip.

Location

Oakland, CA

Athena C.'s Local Area

Pet Adorer by the Waterfront

Pet care experience

Looking for a personal oasis for your pet? 💛 —- Look no further in having a responsible animal lover dote on your pet. —- ** Only Taking Pet Sitting Requests 1-2 weeks in Advance Notice ** —- **with Pet and Owner Profiles Fully Filled Out* + **an Initial Phone or Video Call, then Meet and Greet in Person** - Thank you! — I grew up around two chihuahas, a german shepard, and two friendly pomeranians at my aunt and uncle’s house. Playing, giving them treats, and making sure they stayed within neighborhood bounds were a regular for my brother and me. I’ve also had the honor to house sit for a variety of dogs and cats. I’ve cared for the needs of senior cats to playful pups to independent rescues, to mischievous kittens. With this experience, I am happy to care for and get to know more of your beloved furred ones! … It is also a special interest of mine to do training for dogs. I believe in using Positive Reinforcement and loving gentleness when it comes time to handling animals. I’m currently working towards getting my CBATI-KA through Grisha Stewart’s Academy and becoming Fear Free certified. I love continually learning through different trainers and educators under the CCPDT’s guidelines of LIMA (Least Intrusive Minimal Aversive). —- I also was certified with Pet CPR Aid with ProHero Training. —- Let’s book a Meet & Greet!

Cat care experience

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Feline Lover *+ Playmate

Athena also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Reviews

David E.
House Sitting • Sep 23, 2025
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Very caring and considerate. Thanks for taking such good care of our best friend

Grace H.
Doggy Day Care • Jun 11, 2025
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Athena is great! Rockee is always excited to see her in the morning, and I appreciate her flexibility with my work schedule and open communication. She’s also been helping with Rockee’s reactivity and I’ve noticed a calmer demeanor when he’s around other dogs. Thank you Athena!

Griffin D.
Feb 28, 2024

Athena is a very caring sitter, she will always take note of your little loved one's needs and will go the extra mile to secure medicine/essentials if needed while you are away. She always impresses with the lengths she will go to to find the most affordable and expedient route. I always feel at ease with her taking care of pets!

Nikki R.
Feb 28, 2024

Athena watched my kitten Luke and did a fantastic job! She fed him on schedule, kept his litterbox clean, and played with him a lot and kept him very happy while I was travelling for a week!!! Definitely hire this very caring person!

About Athena C.

Communication

4 repeat pet owners
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

4 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

Your pet(s) and their personalities are the Star of the show! — Please let me know about your pet’s personal likes/dislikes, favorite toys, treats, any allergies, and/or particular preferences for comfort & joy. I also have experience administering medication, if needed and have experience (for both dogs and cats) with preparing supplements / added medicine to be mixed in with their meals. A personal side interest of mine is also doing training for dogs. So if your dog has any particular behaviors, you’d like to be worked on, let me know and we can work on tackling an issue together.

Home

Lives in a flat
Does not have a garden
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Pets allowed on furniture
Toilet breaks every 4-8 hours

Information Athena C. would like to know about your pet

Your dog’s happiness & health is a top priority if mine’s. — I always like to make sure that dogs get their potty time in and ample need for exercise. I can take dogs out for a regular walk (in rain or shine) or to a nearby dog park to get in their outdoor adventure time and socialization in. (with the suitability for each dog). — For cats, I understand that shy and timid kitts can take time before warming up to someone new. Let me know if they are predominantly an indoors or outdoors cat, so I can be attentive upon arrival to make sure they stay within the necessary home bounds. If they have a favorite sun bathing / play / or sleeping spot, I am happy to take note!

A typical day

I like to give dogs enrichment through healthy treats, fun games, or bringing them out to nearby dog parks or around nature sites. If your dog tends to be on the reactive side— please let me know, and I can be sure to keep interactions with other dogs minimal. For Cat, I love bringing out wand toys, lasers, treats, and cat nip.

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Athena C.

Old City-Produce And Waterfront, Oakland, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews