House Sitting in Oakland

“Keira was excellent with our dogs - would absolutely recommend her to anyone (especially if you're on vacation at Deep Creek Lake). She went right to them and they were very comfortable with her. Thank you Keira!”

Danielle B.

“Thanks very much, Thea! You were in touch before and during the time you watched Ringo. You even sent pictures, which we appreciated. We hope to book you again if we are in need.”

Richard O.

About: Dogs make me happy. I have a cozy house with a yard. Our mini dachshund recently passed away, he was such a sweet boy. We have not found it in our hearts to take in another sweet dog at this time. I own a business so my hours are flexible. I will care for you fur baby as if they were my own. I enjoy playing, walking, cuddling, and giving plenty of scratches behind the ears. Make sure I'm aware of any medications, special needs or allergies your dog may need. I've never met a dog that hasn't liked me. I feel I have a special connection with dogs. I look forward to meeting you and your dog, I can meet beforehand if necessary. Dogs make my heart smile and bring joy to my life. If you have questions feel free to ask. Thank you.

“Jen and John were amazing! We had an initial call to explain the care for our two pups and it was immediately clear how much they love animals and how much care they would give to the house. They gave us an update every day and clearly spent a lot of time with the boys. At the end of the trip, they gave us a thorough status of the house, and went above and beyond to leave the house clean and cared for. We will definitely be booking them again!”

Christina H.

“Carrie was awesome with our dogs Miia and Lemi just loved her. They liked her on the meet and greet day. We will have Carrie back when we need her again. I will refer her to my friends and family. Thank you again for hiring great people.”

Karin C.

“Rachel was absolutely the best Rover match to date! Her communication and reliability was exceptional and we hope our schedules align in the future! :-) Piper, Lake and Becket are already asking where their cuddle puddle friend went!”

Amy L.

About: Overnight and long-term care🌙🏠, ☀️all season walks❄️, photos of your pets day to see their time in my care 📷 and experience in administrating medication routines. Pet sitting works well with my schedule, as I have a set part-time schedule right now that leaves room for me to give your pet the attention they deserve. When I care for a pet at home or on a walk, I make sure they are cared for and protected in the same ways their owners find right for them. Every pet I care for is treated and protected the same way I would treat my own.

“We needed a somewhat last minute sitter for our pups (in home) and Michelle was happy to help out! She was absolutely wonderful with our pups. She followed their routines and gave them lots of love which made me feel so reassured when we were away. She also communicated consistently and provided lots of pics of the pups. I will definitely reach out to her again if we need a sitter in the future!”

Erika L.

“Jessica was amazing with all of our animals when we were out of town. This was our first time using Rover and she exceeded all expectations.”

Amanda M.

About: Dogs love me, and yours will too. Comfort, play, walks, and stays, care for your fluffy friend when you can't be there. Best with small to medium dogs in my location. Available for any size dog for walks, visits or off site stays. Additional experience with nervous and easily stressed, or startled dogs, always willing to make them feel safe, sitting with them and more. Long term experience with lots of different breeds and sizes, from large to miniature and anywhere between. Porch has two steps. I can change my schedule to accommodate some requests. We lost our little Mr Ham in 2025 at the age of 14. We no longer have any dogs in our home. So lots of room for boarding. We are searching for another mini-dachshund puppy to join our family. I can provide my own leash, bags, collar and more just ask. Prefer boarding here, but can make arrangements for other requirments. I need some advanced notice, although some same day requests may be possible to handle. I have an unfenced yard, however walks are easy around the house or around the neighborhood. Lots of attention avaliable. We lost our little Mr Ham in the summer of 2025 at the age of 14. We no longer have a dog in our house, so there is lots of room for bording. We are still looking for a mini-dachshind puppy to join our family.

“Lexi did a great job with my boys. They were healthy and happy upon my return. She provided updates when possible since I had limited cell service. I have already booked a second visit.”

Kandy S.

About: I am a 63 year old cancer survivor who is now disabled! I would love to babysit your pets for you in your home! Anytime! I have 2 dogs & 5 cats I now pet sit for. I am a true animal lover. I have 3 cats at home whom I love very much! This would be the perfect job for me. Although, I don't think of petsitting as a job. I would love to play with or walk your dogs for you. I would treat your pets with as much love as you do! Have been pet sitting for 4 years. I like to play with the dogs, take them for walks. Size or breed doesn't matter. All dogs are welcome! Why I love dog sitting I have been a dog lover for 25 years. I have had several (4) dogs in my life. The first was a german shepherd hybrid with wolf. She was beautiful! My husband had a little terrier mix who stayed in the house. We also had a black lab & a mutt named July. If I could have a dog now, I would; but I don't have a fenced-in yard. I really don't want to leave a dog on a chain all the time. My experience administering medication I can administer oral meds. I’m currently not working so im available week days & weekends. I’m very flexible & don’t need a lot of time before job. I really love animals! I can’t board animals. I don’t have the space. In other peoples homes I can play with their pets & enjoy taking them for a walk.

About: I work really well with animals ! I have open availability to help you out! Just let me know and I’ll see what I can do! Thank you! I have open availability to help you with pet sitting. Just let me know and I’d be happy to help you out! Thank you very much! I can pet sit anytime. I can help with feeding, and anything of the sort! Just let me know if you need me! Thank you!

About: Hi there! I’m so excited to be back on Rover after a little break—and even more excited to meet your furry family members 🐾 I bring over 20 years of hands-on pet sitting experience, caring for animals of all kinds, personalities, and needs. From energetic puppies to sweet senior pets, I’m comfortable providing attentive, loving care tailored to each pet. I also have experience with animals who have disabilities or require a little extra patience and support, and I’m confident managing households with multiple pets—keeping everyone happy, safe, and on their routine. I was a Rover sitter for 5 years previously, and I’m thrilled to return doing what I genuinely love. You can count on me for dependable care, clear communication, and lots of affection for your pets while you’re away. I treat every animal like they’re my own—because they deserve nothing less! I can’t wait to meet you and your fur baby 💕 *REPEAT CLIENTS WILL RECEIVE A DISCOUNTED PRICE* 9/26/25 UPDATE PLEASE READ DETAILED STATEMENT AT THE END OF THIS INTRODUCTION IN REGARD TO THE REVIEW LEFT BY DEBBY THAT WAS COMPLETELY UNTRUE- UNFORTUNATELY ROVER WILL NOT DELETE REVIEWS REGARDLESS OF THEM BEING A DEFAMATION AND COMPLETELY FALSE. MY DETAILED RESPONSE TO THE REVIEWED LEFT BY DEBBY- I wanted to give a detailed breakdown of what happened with Debby since rover will not take down the review even though they did a thorough investigation with photos/video and nasty messages sent by Debby to me. I took on this booking even though I had a gut feeling not to, but I ignored it and I wish I had not done that. I was asked last minute by Debby to care for her diabetic cat, she told me her cat was great with strangers and would have no issue with taking the insulin shots from me (lie number one). The morning of my first visit, Debby had messaged me informing she had birds in the house and to not pay attention to them.. now let me start off by saying that due to a past traumatic experience with a previous clients birds, I have developed a fear of being near them in close spaces (to which she pokes fun at in her review) and had I known she had them, I would not have accepted this booking. I was hesitant to enter her house but she said they were in a cage so I proceeded with the visit, upon opening her door one of the birds almost FLEW OUTSIDE because they were NOT in a cage(lie number two). I was immediately concerned by this not only due to my fear of birds but due to this being a safety risk considering the birds could’ve flew out the door if I didn’t get to it in time. After this happened, I wanted to turn around and leave but I couldn’t because I needed to give her cat an insulin shots. After I went upstairs, I could not find the cat anywhere and after ten minutes I found her hiding under the bed hissing at me, she was in no way friendly towards strangers. I did my best to get her to come with me, I was at the visit way longer than the scheduled 30 minutes to try to make sure her cat got the shot. After I was finally able to lure her out with a treat, I had to quickly grab her and administer the shot.. she clawed at me and bit me several times (photo proof was sent to rover). I was very taken back by this visit due to unexpected birds and a cat who was the complete opposite of what their owner described. I felt unsafe to continue the booking and feared that due to the cat’s unwillingness to come to me that she might not get her shots injected properly so her health was my number one priority, I immediately called rover support to report everything that had happened and I also informed Debby at the same time. Debby was awful to me, made fun of me and treated me with complete disregard and through all of that, I still remained calm, collective and professional. After she had hinted at threatening me, I cut off all contact with her and immediately reported that to rover as well. At that point it was now rover and Debby’s responsibility for the cats care, I felt even more unsafe after the awful things Debby said to me. I didn’t have to but I even worked with rover to find another sitter and wanted them to make sure they made others aware of the trust situation, I even offered to take the cat it’s vet or local cat sitting agency but that was denied and rover told me they would handle it all. After one week, I found that my rover account had been suspended and I had to call rover and speak with over ten different reps in one week to get my account back.. finally after they realized I had done NO wrong and it was all the pet owner, I got my account back and a lengthy apology from Rover. Upon getting my account back, I noticed Debby had left that review and I was devastated by that. I have worked so hard on this app to give the best care for others animals and that’s been proven by every other review just for hers to completely destroy all the good I’ve been doing by lying. I’m truly upset with Rover for not only allowing that review to be left there, but for allowing Debby to even still have an account after her lies, threats and defamation. I hope that no other rover sitters go through what I did with her. With all of that being said, I refuse to delete my account and start over as I want people to see all the good I’ve done and to be aware of what truly happened with Debby. I hope to continue to provide the best care possible for all my current rover clients and future ones, please do not let one woman’s lies deter you away from someone who truly loved and care for animals with her whole heart. Thank you for taking the time to read this and I hope you book with me ❤️ I have a pretty flexible schedule and am usually able to take same day bookings! I’m always willing to work with you to help you get the best care for your animals. I offer the same unconditional love for my pet to yours as well! I love having detailed lists for your animals, especially if they are special needs. Rest assured your animals will be in great hands!