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Emily L.

Lakeshore, Oakland, CA

4.8 out of 5 stars
18 reviews
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Services

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all fees.

Emily can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time

Emily can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Boarding Cancellation Policy:

About Emily L.

Communication

9 repeat pet parents
72% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

15 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Can provide daily exercise

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has cats
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Location

Oakland, CA

Emily L.'s Neighborhood

Animal lover at your service

Pet care experience

I love having animals in my life! Being able to spend time with your pet, walk your dog or take them to the beach is such a joy and medicine for me. I just moved here from Sonoma county, where I had many long-term petsitting clients. A little about me personally: I have a strong meditation practice, have lived residentially as a zen student and at Insight Retreat Center in Santa Cruz as the landscape manager. I'm a wilderness and plant lover, guide contemplative backpacking trips, and currently keep a small private practice as a nature-based psychotherapist. I'm happy to look after the garden, too! I am very active and am happy to go for a walks or runs with your dog or to study in the company of a furry friend.

Cat care experience

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

Reviews

Adam C.
House Sitting • Jun 23, 2026
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We had a very stressful experience leaving our dogs with Emily. We cannot recommend Emily for any dog sitting that requires a high degree of supervision. We have a very smart, high-energy dog - a point we emphasized repeatedly. Despite a prior meet-and-greet and detailed instructions about our dog, multiple safety failures occurred. Our dog managed to access food and overeat on at least three occasions during the stay - which led to vomiting and diarrhea. We found out our dog also ate an entire container of multivitamins, and even escaped the house, running unattended in the middle of a highway for 13 minutes. Emily only communicated these incidents post-hoc: notifying us several hours later or the next day rather than when they occurred. While our dog thankfully didn't need emergency medical care, the delayed communication meant we couldn't make that decision when it counted. Emily may be fine for low-maintenance pets, but she lacked the necessary attention and vigilance for ours. We have used Rover for years and worked with many sitters, but we have never experienced this level of negligence before.

Sam M.
House Sitting • Feb 12, 2023
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Emily is so great! She took wonderful care of our pup as always with lots of walks, took good care of our house, sent us updates with photos and communicated well. Always happy to rebook with her!

Robin R.
Dog Walking • Jul 31, 2022
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Emily was great! Can't wait to book again for our pup

Jim I.
House Sitting • Jun 23, 2022
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Emily did a great job with my 11 year old pointer mix. He's a little grumpy in old age but he fell for Emily and he actually looked disappointed when I returned. I will definitely rebook with Emily.

About Emily L.

Communication

9 repeat pet parents
72% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

15 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Can provide daily exercise

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has cats
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours
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Emily L.

Lakeshore, Oakland, CA

4.8 out of 5 stars
18 reviews