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“Grey was so sweet and wonderful with our three cats while we were on vacation for almost 3 weeks. She sent detailed reports, so many pictures and was very communicative. We will definitely be booking with her again in the future!”
“Sure! Here’s a polished and thoughtful review you can use or adapt: ⸻ I recently hired Lilly for a two-week pop-in cat sitting job, and I couldn’t be happier with the care they provided. They came by every day to feed and water my cat and made sure the litter box was cleaned daily, which I really appreciated. It gave me peace of mind knowing my cat was in good hands while I was away. She even messaged to see where a vacuum and cleaning supplies were, Monet had thrown up once. Everything was neat and tidy when I returned, and my cat seemed calm and well cared for. I would definitely recommend Lilly to anyone looking for a reliable and responsible pet sitter! ⸻ Let me know if you’d like to make it more casual, formal, or personalized!”
“Emily was amazing and went above and beyond. I couldn’t have been more impressed with her and the care she gave my cat. I had a cat who was sick right before my trip and needed medication. She did everything that was needed and really made me feel comfortable knowing my cat was being so well cared for.”
“Darryl cared for our two kitties Linus and Lucy while we were away on vacation and the experience was seamless. From meeting him before hand, setting up the drop in times and the check ins when he checked on our cats gave us peace of mind while we were away. We will certainly use him again for any future pet needs.”
“Remy did drop in visits for our cat while we were out of town. She was very reliable and communicative! Loved the visit updates and pics from her. Would definitely recommend!!”
“Polina continues to the best! She checked in on our kitties this weekend and gave them such sweet care. Not only does she make sure they always have fresh food and water, but she also leaves their areas so nice and clean, going above and beyond to vacuum their areas. Two out of 3 of my cats are typically shy but they absolutely love her and enjoy all the snuggles. Thanks again!”
“Victoria provided drop in visits for us while we were away and she was wonderful! Took great care of our kitties and had great communication. Highly recommend!!!”
“Chrys is always quick to respond to inquiries and is super great with our boy. She leaves great detailed reports cards which my husband and I love to read. Thanks so much for always taking great care of our boy.”
“Just the best! Loving our cats like your own, even coming out with an impending hurricane to make sure they had what they needed. Thank you again for helping us enjoy our vacation!”
“Alexis was a tremendous help with checking in on our kitties while we were out of town for two weeks. She was timely, shared updates and photos with me, and took great care to maintain the cats food, water, and litter during her check-ins. I would recommend Alexis to any cat parent!”
About: I have taken care of family and friend's pets for years. Plus having my own. I am retired so most of the time I am available to come and love on your fur-babies. I am very active so if your pup needs plenty of walks, I'm the person for the job. I am retired so I have most weekdays and weekends available to care for your fur-babies with pop-in visits. Unless I am out of town. I would love to do pop-in visits and walks. Unfortunately, at my home my fur-baby only loves people. She gets very jealous, and I would never want to put anyone's pups at risk.
About: We've both had dogs our whole lives. We absolutely love animals and have plenty of experience with special needs since our dachshund was blind and deaf and our catahoula was partially paralyzed. We can administer meds if needed and at least one of us will always be home for potty breaks and supervision. We also frequent the area's dog parks if your pup enjoys long walks or off-leash dog parks. We currently have one dog. A 12lb chiweenie (Chihuahua dachshund mix) who loves other dogs. Thanks for reading this and we hope to meet you and your four legged friend soon! We recently moved into an apartment so we are only currently able to accommodate walks, drop-ins, and possibly weekend house sitting on a case by case basis. We are very reliable and are happy to provide photos of any visits/walks. Since we are not currently offering boarding we won't concentrate on our home environment, however we are both very clean and organized people and we are happy to host a meet and greet. We consider everything when caring for a pet from proactively avoiding potential conflict with other animals all the way down to the temperature of the sidewalk during a walk...no one wants crispy toe beans!
About: I’ve had dogs in the family all throughout my childhood and adult life, and I’ll take care of your furry friend as if they were my own! I currently have a 29 lb cockapoo who loves every dog he meets and we would love to take your pup on walks, cuddle with them, and make sure they are happy and comfortable while you’re gone! I work from home on Fridays but I am in the office Monday - Thursday. We live in a two story house with plenty of room for the pups to run around in. Happy to answer any and all questions that you may have! I work from home on Fridays. Your pups will have constant access to potty breaks and the dog park for exercise to run out their energy. I have a screened in porch and an apartment dog park, plus a mile of sidewalks for walks. My own pup will be there to keep your dog entertained and I am even comfortable with crate training!
About: I’ve taken care of animals since I can remember. From reptiles to furry friends. Animals aren’t just animals, they are importantly beneficial. They should live their lives happily. I have two dogs of my own that i care for in my household. Pet care fits into my routine because i take responsibility for my dogs. Always with caution and respect. Dogs or even cats are unpredictable creatures and you never know what can happen. Being gentle and providing all needs.
“Katie was a pleasure to meet and attend to my dog's needs. She is extremely reliable and flexible, which I appreciated especially during the holiday season. She sent the cutest pics of my pup and showed her the love she needed while I was away. If I were still living in Orlando, I would book her again and again! Thanks, Katie :)”
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Grey G.Star Sitter
“Grey was so sweet and wonderful with our three cats while we were on vacation for almost 3 weeks. She sent detailed reports, so many pictures and was very communicative. We will definitely be booking with her again in the future!”
Karen R.
“Thank you so much for taking care of our babies. You allowed us to have peace of mind being away for a long vacation. Appreciated the daily updates and pics!!!!”
Lilly S.Star Sitter
“Sure! Here’s a polished and thoughtful review you can use or adapt: ⸻ I recently hired Lilly for a two-week pop-in cat sitting job, and I couldn’t be happier with the care they provided. They came by every day to feed and water my cat and made sure the litter box was cleaned daily, which I really appreciated. It gave me peace of mind knowing my cat was in good hands while I was away. She even messaged to see where a vacuum and cleaning supplies were, Monet had thrown up once. Everything was neat and tidy when I returned, and my cat seemed calm and well cared for. I would definitely recommend Lilly to anyone looking for a reliable and responsible pet sitter! ⸻ Let me know if you’d like to make it more casual, formal, or personalized!”
Emily K.Star Sitter
“Emily was amazing and went above and beyond. I couldn’t have been more impressed with her and the care she gave my cat. I had a cat who was sick right before my trip and needed medication. She did everything that was needed and really made me feel comfortable knowing my cat was being so well cared for.”
Darryl W.
“Darryl cared for our two kitties Linus and Lucy while we were away on vacation and the experience was seamless. From meeting him before hand, setting up the drop in times and the check ins when he checked on our cats gave us peace of mind while we were away. We will certainly use him again for any future pet needs.”
Remy S.Star Sitter
“Remy did drop in visits for our cat while we were out of town. She was very reliable and communicative! Loved the visit updates and pics from her. Would definitely recommend!!”
Julie B.Star Sitter
“Julie was great! Helpful, attentive, and took extra time with my fur babies. Will book again :)”
Poliana D.Star Sitter
“Polina continues to the best! She checked in on our kitties this weekend and gave them such sweet care. Not only does she make sure they always have fresh food and water, but she also leaves their areas so nice and clean, going above and beyond to vacuum their areas. Two out of 3 of my cats are typically shy but they absolutely love her and enjoy all the snuggles. Thanks again!”
Victoria D.Star Sitter
“Victoria provided drop in visits for us while we were away and she was wonderful! Took great care of our kitties and had great communication. Highly recommend!!!”
chrys w.
“Chrys is always quick to respond to inquiries and is super great with our boy. She leaves great detailed reports cards which my husband and I love to read. Thanks so much for always taking great care of our boy.”
Margarita Maria M.
“Just the best! Loving our cats like your own, even coming out with an impending hurricane to make sure they had what they needed. Thank you again for helping us enjoy our vacation!”
Imani Z.
“Great job! Imani took care of my 17 1/2 year old cat for the weekend. Her visits were on time, and everything was great when I got home. :)”
Alexis T.
“Alexis was a tremendous help with checking in on our kitties while we were out of town for two weeks. She was timely, shared updates and photos with me, and took great care to maintain the cats food, water, and litter during her check-ins. I would recommend Alexis to any cat parent!”
Vanessa C.
“Vanessa does such an amazing job with watching our cat Jax! The updates along with photos are always exciting to get when we are away 🥹 book Vanessa she is great!”
Tracy W.
“I can’t say enough good things about Tracy! I feel completely at ease knowing my pets are in loving and capable hands with her, treating them like her own. She goes above and beyond - frequent updates, adorable photos, and thoughtful touches to show how much she truly cares. It’s such a relief to have someone I trust completely while I’m away.”
Michael & Jared P.
“Mike and Jared have taken care of my dogs so many times over the years. I was heartbroken to hear that they were moving out of town. I really appreciated that they would do my jack russell's nails for me. I never felt comfortable doing them since they were black. My wife and I go on cruises several times per year and don't trust anyone else so we drop them off on our way to the port and they're always so happy in the pictures we receive. Highly recommended!”
Ashley L.
About: I’ve had dogs in the family all throughout my childhood and adult life, and I’ll take care of your furry friend as if they were my own! I currently have a 29 lb cockapoo who loves every dog he meets and we would love to take your pup on walks, cuddle with them, and make sure they are happy and comfortable while you’re gone! I work from home on Fridays but I am in the office Monday - Thursday. We live in a two story house with plenty of room for the pups to run around in. Happy to answer any and all questions that you may have! I work from home on Fridays. Your pups will have constant access to potty breaks and the dog park for exercise to run out their energy. I have a screened in porch and an apartment dog park, plus a mile of sidewalks for walks. My own pup will be there to keep your dog entertained and I am even comfortable with crate training!
Lana T.
About: I’ve taken care of animals since I can remember. From reptiles to furry friends. Animals aren’t just animals, they are importantly beneficial. They should live their lives happily. I have two dogs of my own that i care for in my household. Pet care fits into my routine because i take responsibility for my dogs. Always with caution and respect. Dogs or even cats are unpredictable creatures and you never know what can happen. Being gentle and providing all needs.
Katie S.
“Katie was a pleasure to meet and attend to my dog's needs. She is extremely reliable and flexible, which I appreciated especially during the holiday season. She sent the cutest pics of my pup and showed her the love she needed while I was away. If I were still living in Orlando, I would book her again and again! Thanks, Katie :)”
Taylor S.
“Taylor was very sweet and sent plenty of cute pictures of our cats! They also all loved her!”
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Oakland cat parents share their Rover experiences
Darryl cared for our two kitties Linus and Lucy while we were away on vacation and the experience was seamless. From meeting him before hand, setting up the drop in times and the check ins when he checked on our cats gave us peace of mind while we were away. We will certainly use him again for any future pet needs.
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The median cost per night for cat sitting in Oakland is $20
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Sitters in Oakland average 7 repeat cat sitting clients
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Cat sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a cat sitter in Oakland on Rover as of Aug 2025 was about $20 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A cat sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your and your cat’s needs.
As of Aug 2025, there are 1,196 cat sitters in Oakland. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect cat sitter near you. As a reminder, cat sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your cat’s safety.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple cat sitters about your booking. Typically, 86% of Oakland cat sitters respond in under an hour.
Cat sitters in Oakland have an average of 14 years of experience. Cat sitters with repeat customers have an average of 7 repeat clients. Experience can vary from cat sitter to cat sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare cat sitters in Oakland.
Do you simply need someone to stop by and play, feed, and scoop? Oakland cat sitters are happy to take care of your cat while you’re at work, on vacation, or unavailable for the day, even if all you need is a quick drop-in! Your cat sitter will stop by to feed, play with, and snuggle your cat as many times a day as you like. And the best part? Your cat gets to stay on their home turf.
There are 1,196 cat sitters in Oakland on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your cat! In Oakland, 98% of cat sitters offer daily exercise, 96% offer medication administration, and 89% have experience with senior cats and cats with special needs. We know each cat is unique and may have specific care instructions. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect cat sitter near you. As a reminder, cat sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your cat’s safety.
Yes! Cat sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your cat sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your cat sitter has access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals. In the rare event of any issues during a booking, rest easy knowing your cat is covered by the Rover Guarantee reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care.
Note: If your cat 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 cat sitting service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your cat sitter’s cancellation policy.
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