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Sidney F.

Alameda, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
77 reviews
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Services

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all fees.

Sidney can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old

Availability

I'm a part-time college student (working on a computer science degree), but most of the time my classes are partially, if not fully, online. As such, I'm usually available in the early afternoon through early evening.

Available
Not available
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House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Sidney F.

Communication

8 repeat pet parents
92% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

12 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience

Cat skills

Oral medication administration
Injectable medication administration

Safety, trust & environment

I really care about the safety of your pet, and would be happy to take into account any concerns you may have regarding anything that comes up. I will send you photo and video updates of your pet, and can send more or less depending on your preference.

Information Sidney F. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if your pet has special medical needs. I am very flexible when caring for high-need pets, but I appreciate a short explanation that summarizes what they require. I can do oral medications and injectable medications, you would only need to let me know what your pet's routine is.

A typical day

I enjoy playing and relaxing with small and medium dogs in their home, yard, or nearby park. I am happy to play fetch, tug-of-war, or just sit down and hang out. For cats, I love playing with them using toy wands, lasers, or whatever else they may like (I know cats sometimes choose strange toys, lol). I'm also happy to cuddle with them, or just sit near them if that's what they prefer.

Location

Alameda, CA

Sidney F.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Loving animals since 2003

Pet care experience

Hello! My name is Sidney, but you can call me Sid if you prefer. My pronouns are he/they, and I'm 22. I have cared for many different types of animals, and would love to care for your pet! Here are some important points I think you should know if you would like me to watch your pet: •I have physical limitations that require me to use mobility aids; as such, I cannot care for large dogs or dogs that require long walks. Walks shorter than 20 minutes are okay. •I cannot care for pets who live in homes with many stairs. If your home has 10 stairs or less, or an elevator that works reliably, that will be fine. •I live in Alameda and use the bus system for transportation, thus, I cannot accept requests further than 5-10 miles out from the island. Thank you for reading! I hope you will reach out if you think we'd be compatible. :)

Cat care experience

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Loving cats since 2003

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

Reviews

Randy C.
Drop-In Visits • Jun 29, 2026
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Thanks for watching my girls. I just wish they were friendlier.

Mariah I.
Drop-In Visits • Jun 10, 2026
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Sidney did a great job taking care of my cats. I would definitely book again! :)

Santhosh M.
House Sitting • May 05, 2026
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Very reliable and on time as always! Will rebook

Jess L.
Drop-In Visits • Jan 20, 2026
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Sidney is great with my kitties! We received photos and updates every time while we were away. Sidney also went above and beyond when our automatic feeder was unexpectedly empty and refilled right away. Thanks again! ☺️🙏🏾

About Sidney F.

Communication

8 repeat pet parents
92% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

12 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience

Cat skills

Oral medication administration
Injectable medication administration

Safety, trust & environment

I really care about the safety of your pet, and would be happy to take into account any concerns you may have regarding anything that comes up. I will send you photo and video updates of your pet, and can send more or less depending on your preference.

Information Sidney F. would like to know about your pet

Please let me know if your pet has special medical needs. I am very flexible when caring for high-need pets, but I appreciate a short explanation that summarizes what they require. I can do oral medications and injectable medications, you would only need to let me know what your pet's routine is.

A typical day

I enjoy playing and relaxing with small and medium dogs in their home, yard, or nearby park. I am happy to play fetch, tug-of-war, or just sit down and hang out. For cats, I love playing with them using toy wands, lasers, or whatever else they may like (I know cats sometimes choose strange toys, lol). I'm also happy to cuddle with them, or just sit near them if that's what they prefer.

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Sidney F.

Alameda, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
77 reviews