Cat Sitting in Oakland
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“Rebecca did a wonderful job while taking care of our pets. Many are older, need medication and Rebecca did very well with their care. The house was in great shape upon our return. Rebecca was prompt with responding to emails and a real pleasure to work with. Thank you Rebecca!!!”
“Marie is phenomenal and I’m so thankful for her help on short notice and over the holidays! She took amazing care of my cat while I was away and sent fantastic updates after each visit. She is extremely professional and responsible. Will definitely be in touch with her for future needs!”
“Jessica was wonderful and took excellent care of our kitty. She was very thoughtful in each of her visits, sent us detailed messages and photos! It really put our minds at ease to know Abby was well taken care of. We will be reaching out to Jessica for all our future trips.”
“Amethyst was so attentive to my needs and concerns while I was out of town. Like any cat mom I get nervous to leave my fur baby alone with just anyone but my little guy was in good hands!”
“Shana was a fantastic and dependable pet sitter for our three beloved cats. She was attentive and followed our guidelines/instructions exactly. I will definitely be booking Shana again in the future!”
“Kerryanne was fantastic and helped me to have peace of mind while I was away. This was my first time having a pet sitter for my two cats, and she listened to everything I had to say, was very reassuring, and it was simply a fantastic experience over all.”
“Sarah was great taking care of our two cats! She followed our instructions and made sure we received detailed information when we were away. She also played with them and gave them a lot of love. We would definitely trust her with our pets again.”
“Thank you so much. My cats and my bird all seem so content when I get back. Thank you for the extras you do like the mail and trash. You really make it easier to leave. Great pictures too.”
“Alani was awesome with drop ins for our cat. We were very nervous leaving our cat home for the first time, but Alani helped ease our minds with great communication and pictures! Thank you again!”
“Wow! Ciara was GREAT with my two kitties, giving them lots of attention as well as tending to all their basic needs. She even offered to pop in again when my train home was massively delayed. It's a relief to know that Ciara will be able to look after my fur babies when I travel to Europe in the fall. Most highly recommended!”
“Katrina is wonderful. She took such great care of our cats. One of these cats is diabetic and needs insulin every 12 hours and she felt comfortable doing that too!! She came to meet them and learn his process for insulin. The cats liked her right away!! She even sent pictures of the cats when she was there.”
About: I have always had animals in my life so they are no stranger to me. I love walking and helping take care of them I have experience watching and housing sitting dogs. I’m currently working part time and trying to fill some of my free time. I have always been an animal lover and think this would be a productive way to spend some of my time. I would love to be able to take your dog on a walk I love to stay active so I would make sure your dog is being adequately walked. I also have experience house sitting for cats.
About: I took care of my mother's dogs up until I moved out. I've taken them to appointments, bathed them, provided nourishing home made meals, trained them to learn new tricks, and trained them on obedience. I strongly believe animals bring joy to a home and so they deserve to be treated with the same love that they bring to us. Since then I've been caring for dogs of all sizes & energy levels. I currently stay at home as a full-time mother so my time is mostly open and very flexible. I'm available any day of the week so I'll be here for whenever you need me. First I gain the pets trust first before roaming any further, usually clients leave me a list and I will complete the list without bringing any worry to you or your fur baby. Im there for you and your pet only.
About: I’ve taken care of dogs for 10 years now, I walk my brothers dogs frequently and I know what to avoid while I’m out and about with the pups. Also a previous cat owner. I’m free from 10 am - 7pm almost everyday, I’m going to be taking classes later in 2025 to become a peer specialist but I also love working with animals so I’ll most likely make time for this too. For dogs I usually take a minute to make sure the dog is okay and not agitated, then I put their leash on and make sure I have water packed in case it’s a hot day and if allowed I’ll give them a treat and water when we’ve completed the walk. If it’s their feeding time and I’m allowed too I will feed them also but I never do that without the pet owners permission.
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Rebecca E.Star Sitter
“Rebecca did a wonderful job while taking care of our pets. Many are older, need medication and Rebecca did very well with their care. The house was in great shape upon our return. Rebecca was prompt with responding to emails and a real pleasure to work with. Thank you Rebecca!!!”
Angela M.Star Sitter
“Very Responsive and easy to work with!”
Carrie T.
“Carrie helped us by visiting Luis- and over a holiday too!”
Marie A.
“Marie is phenomenal and I’m so thankful for her help on short notice and over the holidays! She took amazing care of my cat while I was away and sent fantastic updates after each visit. She is extremely professional and responsible. Will definitely be in touch with her for future needs!”
Jessica P.
“Jessica was wonderful and took excellent care of our kitty. She was very thoughtful in each of her visits, sent us detailed messages and photos! It really put our minds at ease to know Abby was well taken care of. We will be reaching out to Jessica for all our future trips.”
Amethyst C.
“Amethyst was so attentive to my needs and concerns while I was out of town. Like any cat mom I get nervous to leave my fur baby alone with just anyone but my little guy was in good hands!”
Shana M.
“Shana was a fantastic and dependable pet sitter for our three beloved cats. She was attentive and followed our guidelines/instructions exactly. I will definitely be booking Shana again in the future!”
Kerryanne C.
“Kerryanne was fantastic and helped me to have peace of mind while I was away. This was my first time having a pet sitter for my two cats, and she listened to everything I had to say, was very reassuring, and it was simply a fantastic experience over all.”
Kathryn T.
“Is great with the animals and respectful of the house”
Sarah O.
“Sarah was great taking care of our two cats! She followed our instructions and made sure we received detailed information when we were away. She also played with them and gave them a lot of love. We would definitely trust her with our pets again.”
Montana M.
“Montana was great sent cute pictures and little updates would highly recommend”
Carisa K.
“Thank you so much. My cats and my bird all seem so content when I get back. Thank you for the extras you do like the mail and trash. You really make it easier to leave. Great pictures too.”
Allison F.
“Excellent job! She's great with our pets and a really nice person. Very responsible and friendly!”
Alani S.Star Sitter
“Alani was awesome with drop ins for our cat. We were very nervous leaving our cat home for the first time, but Alani helped ease our minds with great communication and pictures! Thank you again!”
Ciara M.Star Sitter
“Wow! Ciara was GREAT with my two kitties, giving them lots of attention as well as tending to all their basic needs. She even offered to pop in again when my train home was massively delayed. It's a relief to know that Ciara will be able to look after my fur babies when I travel to Europe in the fall. Most highly recommended!”
Amara F.
“Amara is friendly, communicative, and reliable. She was so good with the cats that she even was able to draw out our shy girl. We would love to use her again - high recommendation!”
Katrina R.
“Katrina is wonderful. She took such great care of our cats. One of these cats is diabetic and needs insulin every 12 hours and she felt comfortable doing that too!! She came to meet them and learn his process for insulin. The cats liked her right away!! She even sent pictures of the cats when she was there.”
Kerrin G.
About: I have always had animals in my life so they are no stranger to me. I love walking and helping take care of them I have experience watching and housing sitting dogs. I’m currently working part time and trying to fill some of my free time. I have always been an animal lover and think this would be a productive way to spend some of my time. I would love to be able to take your dog on a walk I love to stay active so I would make sure your dog is being adequately walked. I also have experience house sitting for cats.
Ivanna C.
“By far the BEST! Pet sitter ive ever had. She stuck to my entire routine for my baby Shih Tzu mckayla 🥺. She was walked, Fed, washed, and played with when asked and sent a picture of her while walking with mckayla cause she knows i be missing my baby but obviously to let me know everything is going great. I will always book her when too busy, you should TOO!!”
Nelson R.
About: I’ve taken care of dogs for 10 years now, I walk my brothers dogs frequently and I know what to avoid while I’m out and about with the pups. Also a previous cat owner. I’m free from 10 am - 7pm almost everyday, I’m going to be taking classes later in 2025 to become a peer specialist but I also love working with animals so I’ll most likely make time for this too. For dogs I usually take a minute to make sure the dog is okay and not agitated, then I put their leash on and make sure I have water packed in case it’s a hot day and if allowed I’ll give them a treat and water when we’ve completed the walk. If it’s their feeding time and I’m allowed too I will feed them also but I never do that without the pet owners permission.
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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 $25 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 1,169 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 1,169 cat sitters in Oakland on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your cat! In Oakland, 95% of cat sitters offer daily exercise, 96% offer medication administration, and 88% 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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