House Sitting Oak Center

About: I’ve been housesitting and taking care of pets for about 10 years. I work remotely full-time so this allows me to spend time with the fur babies and be present. I’m comfortable with anything thrown my way. I have taken care of big and small dogs, cats, bunnies, hamsters, etc. I also have experience administering medicine if needed. I work remotely so I am able to spend loads of time with your fur babies. I’m available every day and any time. I teach dance classes as well but that usually is only twice a week for an hour or so. I will make sure your pets are safe with me and follow any instructions you may leave. I treat your pet as if they were mine and will make sure to check in with you to give you peace of mind, if you wish.

“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.

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.

About: Looking for a pet sitter who will meet your pet with the amount of love and fondness you do while you’re away? Look no further! I am a loving pet-sitter with years of experience with both cats and dogs. I specialize in regular play-visits, check-in’s, and overnights. I bring toys and treats to keep your friend mental active and engaged, while also prioritizing reading their cues to see what they’d most like to, whether that be brushing, playing, having some time for ear rubs and pets, or spending time in the same room quietly. A hobby of mine is learning about how animals tick, so I’ll often find myself researching how to read cues and make the most of my communication with animals, so I love this job because I get to make so many new friends that I get to see regularly. Whether you need one-time care or ongoing check-ins, I’d love to work with you and your furry friend to best meet your needs, especially during what can be an uncertain time for pets I run a weekly meal prep program and have regular sessions with pet-sitting clients weekly! Happy to find time that works for both of us! I try to create a relaxed and warm environment for pets to feel safe while their guardians are away. Happy to help with plant care as well while I care for your pets!

“We lucked out having Dennis take care of our pup and home over a weekend. Dennis spoiled us with extra time to get to know our dog and care routine. Dennis was kind, thoughtful and loving to our kiddo, was extremely communicative, provided lots of updates and doted on our pup with lots of love and attention. We look forward to having Dennis again!”

Teak W.

“Bryanna was great! Ready to jump in and help in anyway possible. Took a last minute booking that REALLY helped us. Bryanna was more than happy to go over details with us before the sitting. All the questions Bryanna asked us about our dog and his needs made it apparent that our dog would be cared for while we were gone. We came back to a happy, tired, and well-cared for dog! Would absolutely book again 😊”

Ashley L.

“Josie was a great house-sitter! Very appreciative of her flexibility with scheduling, and she took great care of my dog, who’s still learning how to meet new people and be away from me.”

Nicolas B.

“Hyazinth is the cat sitting we’ve been searching for since moving to Oakland!! So kind & caring with our cats and home and so friendly & easy to communicate with.”

Lily A.

“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.

“Dawnly was awesome! Made sure to send us pictures and videos, so responsive! Would absolute recommend to anyone!”

Joon L.

“Shivani was incredible and the best sitter we’ve had! She took such great care of our pup, our two cats, and our home. Our pup is fairly reactive and has some big feelings about the world, so it can be hard to find people she is comfortable with. She seemed to be quite at ease with Shivani and enjoyed her time with her! Our shy cat also loved Shivani! Shivani also sent a lot of updates about our pets, which was soooo incredibly helpful and really put us at ease while we were away! Truly can’t say enough positive things about her and we will definitely ask her to sit for us in the future!”

Kat T.

“Tami was so great with our little guy! She was very communicative and sent awesome photos along the way so we could see how happy and at ease our pup was. Our pup had lots of attention, walks and snuggles! We will definitely hire Tami for future dog sitting! Thanks Tami!!”

Carrie K.

“We have used Lexa several times for waking, house & dog sitting and she is the BEST! We always know our babies are in good hands with her. Whenever we come home from trips out of town they’re so tired from their activities with her. Lexa is great at communicating while we’re gone and very respectful of our home. We will continue to use her, I can’t recommend her enough!”

Jerrica Z.

“Skyler has house/dog sat for us twice now. He asks lots of good questions and always follows any special instructions for our dogs, one being old and needing various medications, and one being very high energy and sometimes reactive. He gives updates and responds readily to messages. I trust him with our dogs and our house, and will request him again!”

Maggie M.

“Hollie is the best. She's thoughtful, attentive, and communicative. She truly went above and beyond when some big challenges arose during her stay -- and our dog was still so well cared for. Thank you Hollie!”

Shannon C.

“Shareese did a great job with our 2 large dogs. She sent plenty of updates and they were very happy when I got home. Would def book with her again!”

Briana B.

“Trina was absolutely amazing! We couldn’t have asked for a better experience. She went above and beyond to make sure Bear was not only cared for, but truly loved while we were away getting married. It gave us such peace of mind knowing he was in such thoughtful and capable hands. On top of that, Trina was so respectful and considerate of our home, treating it as if it were her own. Coming back to a happy pup and a well-cared-for space meant the world to us. We would 100% work with her again and feel so grateful to have found her!”

Emily G.

“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.

“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.

“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.