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1. Therese F.
“Therese did an amazing job with our boys! Our dogs typically bark at new people but during the meet and greet they went up to her no problem. She sent us daily updates and took great care of everything!”
2. Marlene W.
“Very considerate to pet owners, regarding putting the owners at ease while they are away with video and pictures. My dog looks happy so I am happy.”
3. Alyson F.
“Alyson was great with our four large dogs! We had a last min cancel and she was timely in response to help us out. She kept us posted on the dogs and ensured our requests were met.”
4. Noah B.
“Noah was great with my dog, Blu. She sent updates as needed. No issues throughout the day. My guy seemed to enjoy having someone with him while we were away.”
5. Amber P.
“Amber did great watching our two boys! My one dog is a little high maintenance and is picky on who he likes. After the meet and greet he actually looked for her at the door. She sent us updates throughout the visit and I knew they were in good hands! It was nice to be able to enjoy our trip without worrying about my babies. She even got my package off my porch.”
6. Tonya D.
“Tonya was amazing! We had her house sit for a night with our two goldens and everything was amazing, house was in great shape when we got home and she communicated and sent pictures! One of our golden gets medications and she had no problems with it. I will definitely be using her again and would recommend her to anyone”
7. Imani Z.
“Imani is great! My two dogs love her. She communicated with me as needed and sent pictures to me. I would definitely use her again.”
8. Margarita N.
“Sheldon Cooper is a rescue and we did not know how he would do at someone else’s home, but Margherita and her husband made Sheldon Cooper feel like one of the family. The daily pics were great, and we highly recommend Margherita!”
9. Karrie M.
“Karrie is great with our dogs and they love seeing her!”
10. Kaitlyn J.
“Kaitlyn was awesome! Great with communication, super friendly and easy to work with. I will definitely be using her again.”
11. Diahann B.
“I am so glad that I found Diahann to pet/house sit while we were traveling internationally. She was great with our 2 pugs. She was extremely responsible and communicative, sending us daily updates about our girls. Our home was also in perfect condition when we returned. Being a veterinarian myself, I can be picky about who takes care of our dogs, but Diahann definitely passed with flying colors. As long as she is available, she will be my go to pet sitter from now on.”
12. Chelsea D.
“Chelsea was fantastic! She was incrediblyfriendly and communicative, and took great care of Porter and my home. I would absolutely book with her again. Thank you, Chelsea!”
13. Jordana G.
“Jordana is one of the friendliest people I know. And she has such a love of animals, and even volunteers and fosters pets from our local animal shelter. She is reliable, consistent, professional and is always volunteering to petsit for me and her friends. She is always the first person I reach out to when I am traveling and need some one to watch my dog and 2 cats. I do not have to worry about them when I leave on long trips, because she is on the job, and sends me daily updates that make me feel so much better. Even my cat, Kai, who is particular about people, loves her. I highly, highly recommend her for you next sitting!”
14. Skylar D.
“This was our first time and Skylar did an amazing job with our cat and put us at ease leaving our cat at home instead of boarding at a facility”
15. Alexis T.
“Alexis was amazing! She sent us pictures and kept us updated. The dogs looked so happy!! She stayed at our house, and we came back to a beautiful, clean home. We’d definitely use Alexis again!”
16. Hannah R.
“Hannah was great! She took wonderful care of my three dogs and six chickens. I received pictures and updates daily, and never worried about my babies while gone. I will definitely call on her again in the future!”
17. carol D.
“Carol took care my two fur babies for two nights. We had no issues nor any concerns. She sent pictures to keep us informed on how they were doing. I would book Carol again to take care of them.”
18. Tessa P.
“I had Tessa watch my dog and cat while I was away for a few days,she did a wonderful job and is such a reliable and friendly person.”
19. Chloe C.
“Chloe & Rayvon were awesome with Riley & Kahlua! I was nervous to use a service and people I didn’t know, especially with my roommates dog's. I almost had to cancel my overnight trip until I ran across their profile. Even though I asked last minute... They responded within minutes and accepted. They went above and beyond what we asked. They communicated very well and sent pictures regularly. Even brought our packages in that had been left by the door. Not only will we be recommending them, we will also be using them again & again! Job well done!”
20. Katie S.
“I was so worried and nervous when I left my dog Rambo with Katie but she was so wonderful she put my mind at ease. She was so good to Rambo he felt happy and secure. Katie e-mailed me daily with an update and pictures to reassure me that Rambo was happy and healthy. Katie was also a gracious house guest and even did the towels and sheets before our return. I would recommend Katie to anyone who is looking for a house/dog sitter!”
How Rover works
1. Search
Read verified reviews and choose a house sitter who’s a great match for you and your pets
2. Meet & Greet
Meet either virtually or in-person with a sitter to discuss the level of care needed for your house and pets while you’re away
3. Book & Pay
All payments are processed through Rover’s secured platform and your booking is backed by 24/7 support. It’s that easy!
Why Choose Rover?
Cashless payments
Book and pay through Rover’s secured platform—no cash or checks required.
Reservation protection
It doesn’t happen often, but if your house sitter has to cancel, we’ll work with you to find a new sitter.
World-class support
We’re friendly, knowledgable, and total pet fanatics. You can get in touch with us anytime.
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 Jul 2024 was about $44 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 Jul 2024, there are 2,026 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, 89% of Oakland house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Oakland have an average of 15 years of experience. House sitters with repeat customers have an average of 3 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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