Pet Boarding in Oakland
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“I felt at ease that Wilfredo took care of for a week. He just did not watch my dog but trained him a bit. He has a big heart for dogs in handling them and I highly recommend him.”


“Lovely family! My pup had an amazing time there, Maria was excellent on communication and sent pics my dog while I was away. I couldn’t be happier and am excited to have found Maria and her family. Thank you so much, we will be back!”

“Our dog had a wonderful stay with Kim! Kim kept us up to date on how our dog was doing while we were gone and sent us great pictures. I would recommend Kim to everyone!”


“We have used margarita several times & she always takes great care of our fur baby. She is our goto dog sitter. We enjoy receiving her pictures and updates of our dog while we are away. Highly recommend”


“I'm so happy we found heather she was so sweet with our baby. I was so nervous to leave him with new people but she made me feel like he was going to be treated like the family dog! I got multiple picture and text updates each day and was so happy we chose her. We will definitely be using them for watching our pup in the future!!”


“Jared was really great! I I needed a sitter last minute and luckily he was able to watch my two boys. He was a great communicator and sent me daily pictures of my boys!! I loved that his dogs liked to play with my dogs! I would highly recommend Jared and I will definitely use him again !!”


“Jennifer is the best! She is the only sitter our dog has ever been visibly excited to see, which is the best feeling when you have to leave your dog. She gets our dog’s quirks and takes the best care of her. We’re so grateful we found Jennifer!”


About: Over 11 Years of Trusted Pet Care With more than a decade of experience, I’ve cared for pets of all ages—including senior pets and those needing medication like insulin for diabetes. I also offer in-home boarding in a cozy, loving environment where your pet will feel right at home. My schedule is very open and flexible, which makes it easy for me to give your pet the time and attention they need. I work a job with a lot of flexibility, so I can easily adjust my day to fit your pet’s routine—whether it’s feeding, walking, or just keeping them company. Your pup will get plenty of love, cuddles, and playtime in a calm, pet-friendly home. I offer daily walks, potty breaks, and follow your feeding/medication routines. I board dogs under 25 lbs who get along with my cat and treat every guest like family! We also have a fenced backyard.

“Made our girl feel comfortable on her first time boarding alone. Kept her engaged and active. Made adjustments for our needs. Sent pictures/videos regularly. Definitely recommend!”


“Second time Viernes was hosted by Carolyn, Jorge and their kids. My dog missed us but it was amazing care he got there, adjusted to his needs and schedule. Thank you so much for making it possible for people to travel when they have furry babies that need care and love.”


“Valeria and her family were so kind and easy to work with. They did an amazing job with my two Goldies, treating them as part of their own family. :) The drop off and pick up was so easy to coordinate and Valeria was frequent with pictures, updates and communication. 10/10 recommend!”


“Excellent service as always my dog is very happy to stay at their house. She looked after my dog during the hurricane and sent me updates. I will be sure to use her in the future. I highly recommend”


“Kymry took great care of Fiona! She got in some good socialization with other dogs and made new friends. Will use her again in the future if I’m in the area ☺️”


“I will 1000% be boarding my dog with Jerry again! He gave picture/video updates and you can just tell that he loves what he does. I’m not sure if I’ve ever seen my dog so happy after I picked him up. Jerry just let’s dogs be dogs and it’s wonderful!”


“Alexandra was very fast in responding to my request which is one of her positive attributes. Along side her quick response, she made our dog feel extremely at home and sent us videos and pictures. You can tell what an amazing person she is due to her interactions with your pet. I highly recommend her.”


“Amazing people! So kind and treated our babies like family. They checked in and sent photos. We felt so much better having them in Bob and Kathryns home instead of boarding. Higley recommend this family💛”


“María was an absolute joy to work with! He have never had any watch or fur baby before, besides family, because our dog can be very anxious/ nervous around strangers. María made our dog feel extremely comfortable and took excellent care of her. She also made me feel extremely comfortable with leaving her for a 10 days and was great at communicating throughout! I would absolutely recommend María, she is very kind and caring towards dogs and people!”

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Wilfredo C.Star Sitter

“I felt at ease that Wilfredo took care of for a week. He just did not watch my dog but trained him a bit. He has a big heart for dogs in handling them and I highly recommend him.”


Monica S.Star Sitter

“Great daily updates! Chewbacca had such a good long weekend and loved playing in Monica’s backyard. Felt great knowing he was doing well while we were gone.”


Maria A.Star Sitter
“Lovely family! My pup had an amazing time there, Maria was excellent on communication and sent pics my dog while I was away. I couldn’t be happier and am excited to have found Maria and her family. Thank you so much, we will be back!”


Kim G.
Star Sitter


“Our dog had a wonderful stay with Kim! Kim kept us up to date on how our dog was doing while we were gone and sent us great pictures. I would recommend Kim to everyone!”


Margarita N.Star Sitter

“We have used margarita several times & she always takes great care of our fur baby. She is our goto dog sitter. We enjoy receiving her pictures and updates of our dog while we are away. Highly recommend”


Heather H.Star Sitter

“I'm so happy we found heather she was so sweet with our baby. I was so nervous to leave him with new people but she made me feel like he was going to be treated like the family dog! I got multiple picture and text updates each day and was so happy we chose her. We will definitely be using them for watching our pup in the future!!”


Jared C.Star Sitter

“Jared was really great! I I needed a sitter last minute and luckily he was able to watch my two boys. He was a great communicator and sent me daily pictures of my boys!! I loved that his dogs liked to play with my dogs! I would highly recommend Jared and I will definitely use him again !!”


Jennifer W.Star Sitter

“Jennifer is the best! She is the only sitter our dog has ever been visibly excited to see, which is the best feeling when you have to leave your dog. She gets our dog’s quirks and takes the best care of her. We’re so grateful we found Jennifer!”


Elizabeth R.
“Hi. My name is Jason and we have been using Elizabeth to watch our babies Gigi "cat" and Riptide "dog" for well over 10 years. She is wonderful with the pets. They look forward when she's coming and taking care of them. I would not use anyone else. I feel completely confident and comfortable when she looking after our babies and know they are in great hands. Bonus, that she has family that works in a local vet. I highly 5 plus stars recommend her.”


Shuang Z.

“Made our girl feel comfortable on her first time boarding alone. Kept her engaged and active. Made adjustments for our needs. Sent pictures/videos regularly. Definitely recommend!”


Carilyn & Jorge M.Star Sitter

“Second time Viernes was hosted by Carolyn, Jorge and their kids. My dog missed us but it was amazing care he got there, adjusted to his needs and schedule. Thank you so much for making it possible for people to travel when they have furry babies that need care and love.”


Valeria M.

“Valeria and her family were so kind and easy to work with. They did an amazing job with my two Goldies, treating them as part of their own family. :) The drop off and pick up was so easy to coordinate and Valeria was frequent with pictures, updates and communication. 10/10 recommend!”




Paul K.

“Paul was great! Communication was on the spot. He sent regular pictures of my pup looking very comfortable and relaxed. I will use him again for sure.”


Brandi M.

“Excellent service as always my dog is very happy to stay at their house. She looked after my dog during the hurricane and sent me updates. I will be sure to use her in the future. I highly recommend”


Kymry G.Star Sitter

“Kymry took great care of Fiona! She got in some good socialization with other dogs and made new friends. Will use her again in the future if I’m in the area ☺️”


Beatrice D.Star Sitter

“Beatrice and her entire family were attentive and just lovely with our pup, Bart! They sent photos and videos with updates. We will definitely use her again!”


Jerry P.Star Sitter

“I will 1000% be boarding my dog with Jerry again! He gave picture/video updates and you can just tell that he loves what he does. I’m not sure if I’ve ever seen my dog so happy after I picked him up. Jerry just let’s dogs be dogs and it’s wonderful!”


Alexandra L.

“Alexandra was very fast in responding to my request which is one of her positive attributes. Along side her quick response, she made our dog feel extremely at home and sent us videos and pictures. You can tell what an amazing person she is due to her interactions with your pet. I highly recommend her.”


Bob & Kathryn M.Star Sitter

“Amazing people! So kind and treated our babies like family. They checked in and sent photos. We felt so much better having them in Bob and Kathryns home instead of boarding. Higley recommend this family💛”


María N.

“María was an absolute joy to work with! He have never had any watch or fur baby before, besides family, because our dog can be very anxious/ nervous around strangers. María made our dog feel extremely comfortable and took excellent care of her. She also made me feel extremely comfortable with leaving her for a 10 days and was great at communicating throughout! I would absolutely recommend María, she is very kind and caring towards dogs and people!”
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Typically, pet boarding sitters on Rover respond in under an hour, so you should be matched with the perfect sitter for you and your pet in no time!
Experience can vary widely from sitter to sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing sitters available in Oakland.
Rover makes it easy to find Oakland pet boarding sitters to provide loving care from their own home. The background-checked, 5-star sitters you can find on Rover will welcome your pet into their home when you’re away—whether it’s just for the weekend or longer. Pet boarding is great for:
- Dogs and cats of all ages and abilities, including puppies and kittens
- Pet parents looking for a safe, loving alternative to a kennel or hotel
- Pets who’d love to socialize with their sitter’s pets
Yes! Sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your pet boarding sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your 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 pet boarding 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 pet boarding service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your sitter’s cancellation policy.
