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“Adela is fantastic! Adela follows all my instructions and cares for my dog (Bowie) as if he was her own. Adela stays overnight at my home and she is super respectful, clean and kind. Highly recommend!”
“I had Esteban house sit to look after my big, rambunctious dog Sable for 6 days. Not only did Esteban take amazing care of my dog, he left the house in incredible condition. All my dog’s needs were met, and he sent regular pupdates. I’m a very anxious person and it was my first time using Rover, but Esteban put me at ease and I am so glad I decided to go with him. I would 100% use Esteban again if I ever leave town. I believe it’s safer and easier on my dog than boarding her at a dog hotel. You da man, Esteban!”
“Barbara has taken excellent care of both of anxious/reactive big dog, and our home while we have been out of town. She is reliable and so helpful, I never have concerns leaving Rocky in her care. I recommend her to anyone looking for care for their pups!”
“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!”
“Samantha was great with my two fur babies during the holidays: communicative and sending pics throughout the stay. She was also super patient with all of the security at my complex. Would definitely recommend to anyone who needs someone to look after their furry companions!”
“Sasha was so patient and wonderful with our 7mo large breed puppy while staying with him overnight for 3 nights. She was not only very attentive to him, but also upheld all my asks for caring for him.”
“Jordan was amazing with my dogs. I have an energetic Olde English Bulldog and a big Saint Bernard that’s picky about who he trusts and she did very well with them. Took them on lots of walks outside and sent tons of cute photos while I was out. She even made an adorable hand drawn card of the two of them. I would highly recommend her if you need someone to watch your dogs at your place.”
“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.”
“Trustworthy sitter that was super flexible with our schedule and attentive to our pup’s needs! House was spotless and dog was happy upon our arrival home. Will definitely plan to invite again!”
“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!”
“Celeste was fantastic! We have 4 cats with big personalities and she was so great at getting to know all of them over the course of the 8 days she house sat for us. She provided very detailed summaries of their days/nights, and navigated some of the trickier nuances of our situation like an absolute pro: medication administration, some inter-cat tension we've been dealing with, and making sure everyone got adequate individual attention. We also had a house issue come up while we were gone which she handled so well and was great at giving us updates. It was such a relief to have a proactive problem solver watching our boys and the house. We have another upcoming trip and will absolutely be rebooking with Celeste.”
“Shivani was so loving with our dogs and very communicative! My partner and I realized we were looking forward to new pictures several times a day while we were gone. It gave us such extraordinary peace of mind to know that somebody who cares so much about our girls was there, not only to feed them and give them their meds, but to keep them company and play with them.”
“This was my first time using Rover and I was a little nervous because I didn’t know what to expect, and Madeline was phenomenal. My dog, Swiffy, loved her immediately and she sent me thorough updates of their time together which really helped put me at ease and I was able to enjoy my event knowing my dog was being well taken care of. I would highly recommend her.”
About: I’ve grown up around cats and dogs my whole life, and currently have 2 kitties at home. I love getting to know each animal, and experiencing the cuddles and love each have to give. One of my favorite times of day is playtime- I feel like they always come alive and it’s so fun to be a part of. I have also done a lot of overnight cat/ house sitting as well! I’m currently working part-time and have a few other side gigs, so this works into my routine perfectly! I love the flexibility of pet sitting. I know that some animals especially cats are more sensitive than others, and I like to give them plenty of grace and space to get to know me and become comfortable with me. I know animals are all unique with their personalities and limits and I always try to respect what they show me they are okay with. I am comfy with daily visits and also overnight stays.
“Tony was amazing with Charlie!! Our cat loves to have someone stay the night and Tony went above and beyond to make her feel happy. He kept the place perfect and had great communication. Would definitely recommend.”
“Laura’s first time dog sitting for us went smoothly. This was an overnight trip. She sent us photo updates and was responsive when we texted to check in. When we got home, the house was tidy, their water bowls were filled, and Cannoli and Da Vinci were in good spirits. We’ve booked Laura for an extended stay while we’re on an international trip. Thanks, Laura!”
“Charlii is such an attentive, communicative, and thoughtful sitter for my 2 dogs and 1 kitty. They get tons of love and care while I’m away. She leaves the house clean and tidy. My pets all adore her, and so do I!”
Over 5,300 pet parents in Oakland have booked house sitting
Oakland pet parents share their Rover experiences
Hollie is wonderful! On her first time sitting for us she walked in to a bit of a mess. My pup had a poop accident. Hollie quickly helped clean up L. She cleaned my pups behind up and even with such an intimate introduction he adapted to her quickly. Hollie is also a great communicator and kept me informed on how everything was going. I highly recommend her and will absolutely be asking her to sit for us again!
Sasha was great with my dog, who is not the easiest to handle! She took her time to work with us on walks so that everyone was comfortable before she house sat for a couple of nights. Her communication was excellent and my dog gives her 5 stars. I will definitely be booking with her again.
10/10 -- I knew we were in good hands on the first meet! Zaina has her own tuxedo cat so she instantly had great rapport with Sky. It was my first trip away in a long time, but Zaina was communicative and sent me enough pictures that I didn't have to worry. I would absolutely work with her again. Thank you to our new friend, Zaina! Sky says "ewwo"
Kendra was everything we could have hoped for in a house/dog sitter. She was extremely professional and communicative, left our house in good shape, and quickly won over our often skeptical Germans shepherd and gave her great care. Look forward to booking again!
Alex was incredible. We came hope to happy dogs and a home cleaner than we left it. I felt at ease with my pups in Alex's care. Alex took them on adventures to their favorite parks and was very communicative, asking questions when needed and giving daily updates on the dogs activities. I highly recommend!
Sophia did a great job caring for our dog and cat while we were out of town for a couple nights. We appreciated her proactive and thorough communication and the updates she sent! She bonded quickly with our dog who is not always great with new people. She also gave a lot of tlc to our cat. Our house was spotless when we got home which was so nice to return to! Would definitely recommend Sophia and work with her again!
Melina is an incredible critter sitter - she’s the only person we’ve trusted for years now to make sure our fur babies are safe and sound when we have to leave them at home! Our house is always exactly at we left it, if not better and cleaner! ;) Thank you as always for caring for our crew like they were your own, Melina!! Until next time…
Josie is fabulous! She went above and beyond to care for our dog this week, picking him up at his doggie daycare and adding an extra day of care when we were stuck in Mexico on our return travels. We received many pictures and updates, and Odie clearly loves her! Thank you, Josie! Will definitely hire again.
I would hire Byung again in a heartbeat. He house sat and took care of my dog when we traveled. It was the first time we left her since we got her and I was worried. But he took really good care of her and sent me updates every day. She didn’t even seem super excited to see us when we got home, which indicates she had a good time with him. I am booking him again for another trip already.
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The median cost per night for house sitting in Oakland is $75
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It doesn’t happen often, but if your house sitter has to cancel, we’ll work with you to find a new sitter.
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Sitters in Oakland average 4 repeat house sitting clients
House Sitting FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Rover
House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Oakland on Rover as of Apr 2026 was about $75 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A house sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your needs.
As of Apr 2026, there are 7,833 house sitters in Oakland. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect house sitter near you. As a reminder, house sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your house’s safety.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple house sitters about your booking. Typically, 83% of Oakland house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Oakland have an average of 14 years of experience. House sitters with repeat customers have an average of 4 repeat clients. Experience can vary from house sitter to house sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare house sitters in Oakland.
Heading out of town? It’s easy to book a 5-star house sitter to take care of your home. Book a house sitter to take care of your dog and cat, while keeping an eye on your property. And the best part? Your best friend gets to stay on their home turf. Oakland house sitters are great for:
- Dogs who’d prefer to stay on their home turf
- Cats and caged pets
- Pet parents on a tight schedule
- Keeping an eye on your home and plants while you’re away
Yes! House sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your house sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your house sitter has access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals. In the rare event of any issues during a booking, rest easy knowing your pet is covered by the Rover Guarantee reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care.
Note: If your house sitter requested to cancel this booking, then they need to cancel from their account. Please contact them via Rover Messages.
We get it—sometimes plans change and you may need to cancel your house sitting service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your house sitter’s cancellation policy.
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