Pet Boarding in Oakland
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“Lily was great with my little dog. I could enjoy my trip knowing that he was safe and happy. Lily responded quickly before and during the booking. She sent updates and pictures, too, so I knew my little guy was getting a lot of exercise and personal attention!”



“Wow, Timothy went ABOVE and BEYOND!!! We received so many photo updates everyday. (And he got CUTE photos of my non-photogenic dog somehow haha!) He took them for a walk everyday, gave them lots of outside play time, gave us multiple updates a day, helped us load up their stuff in the car upon pickup….just greatly exceeded our expectations. HIGHLY recommend!”


“Brittany and her husband were great caretakers for our dog Lego! She kept us posted throughout his stay with pictures and text messages. We will definitely use them again!”


“Extremely happy. Buddy liked Samantha right away. Drop off and pick up were super easy. She sent me pics of my little guy so I could see that he was adjusting well. Definitely will book with her again.”


“Megan was awesome and sent pics and updates every day. Poppy came home happy and with no bad habits and all smiley wiggles. :) I would 1000% recommend Megan and would definitely bring Poppy back next time our girl needs a break from her terror of a brother.”


“Fisher always has a great time with Jacquelyn. Lots of photos are received and he's smiling in them all. He gers a lot of exercise there too. Perfect pup care provider.”



“Our dogs loved their stay at Leslie’s house. Her fenced yard and flexible schedule were a huge bonus to us when picking a pet sitter. We knew our dogs were in good hands which gave us great peace of mind!”


“Couldn’t even say how great Renee is! She took care of Teddy like her own and kept great communication including pictures to show how great a time he was having, along with giving me great peace of mind. Couldn’t recommend her more highly!”


“Pam has been the best dog sitter I have ever had my pup stay with. My little guy gets to spend his day romping and playing with Pam’s dogs and he always looks like he is having the best time in all of the update pictures and videos Pam sends. I am able to comfortably travel without having to worry about the safety or happiness of my fur baby when he stays with Pam! I will absolutely be bringing him back anytime I have to travel!”


“We are so appreciative of Ruth and she did a wonderful job caring for our 12 week old Aussie puppy! She is conscientious and caring and did a fabulous job of keeping us updated and sending photos of our Sonny! We were so happy knowing Ruth was with our puppy when we needed to be out of town. We highly recommend booking with Ruth for your Rover needs!”


“Teri was GREAT! We will definitely use her services again. We came home a day early and she refunded us for a full day. That was unexpected and very kind. I would give her more stars if I could! Thanks Teri :-)”


“Loretta is amazing. Max had more than a safe stay under Loretta’s care, he was treated as a family member. Max had all attention and care he would ever image. The only problem was he liked Loretta so much that he didn’t want came back home when I shown up to pick him up. lol… thank you Loretta and family.”


About: I’ve had the joy of staying overnight with and checking in on my friends’ and neighbors’ cats and dogs of all sizes. I’m comfortable administering meds, managing high-energy dogs, and giving extra scritches ☺️ I’m currently working part-time, so I’ll have plenty of time during the day to take care of your pets! Evening and/or weekend visits will only be occasional. I’ll do whatever I can to help your pets feel safe and loved. Please let me know how I can go the extra mile to let them feel special!

“My adopted Olde English Bulldogge hadn’t been away from home since I adopted him over a year ago, and he tends to internalize his anxiousness, which leads to all kinds of health issues. I expected to have to seek veterinary care after his time away from home. (Not to mention that he is on various medications!) Tracy immediately put me at ease with her welcoming personality and her attention to all the small details. Throughout my time away, she’d send me photos or text messages letting me know that everything was fine. My dog actually came home healthier than when I dropped him off! Tracy’s dog daycare is a great resource to have and if she will have us back, I’ll definitely give her more business in the future!”


“Amber was great!! She spoiled our dog with multiple walks a day, lots of interaction with kids (our dog loves people and kids in particular) and she was great with communication! Will decently book with her again!”



“I am most def using you again. My twin pups had a blast. They slept all the way home. You took great care of them. They clicked w you right away. They loved your dogs. My sensitive boys need extra care and you gave them that. I appreciate it greatly. They thank you for the fun time.”



“Brenda is amazing. Our dog had a great time hanging out with other dogs, going to the dog park, and running around Brenda’s fenced property. Thanks also for the quick communication and pictures! We felt great while on vacation, knowing our dog was so well cared for and having so much fun! We won’t hesitate to ask Brenda if she’s available next time we travel. Many, many thanks to Brenda for a great service!”


“We had a fantastic experience with Jacob and his wife! Niko stayed with them while we were away, and we couldn’t be happier with the care he received. They sent regular updates and adorable pictures that gave us so much peace of mind. Niko really enjoyed being with their dogs too. Not only was Niko clearly happy and well cared for, but he also came back walking better on the leash—an unexpected and much-appreciated bonus! It’s clear they truly cares about the dogs they looks after. We’d absolutely trust him with Niko again and highly recommend him to anyone looking for a responsible and thoughtful sitter.”

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Kristopher R.Star Sitter

“Very nice people who truly care about your pet. Great location with plenty of room for your dog to run. Great communication and check ins during stay.”


Lily S.


“Lily was great with my little dog. I could enjoy my trip knowing that he was safe and happy. Lily responded quickly before and during the booking. She sent updates and pictures, too, so I knew my little guy was getting a lot of exercise and personal attention!”




Timothy K.Star Sitter

“Wow, Timothy went ABOVE and BEYOND!!! We received so many photo updates everyday. (And he got CUTE photos of my non-photogenic dog somehow haha!) He took them for a walk everyday, gave them lots of outside play time, gave us multiple updates a day, helped us load up their stuff in the car upon pickup….just greatly exceeded our expectations. HIGHLY recommend!”


Brittany H.

“Brittany and her husband were great caretakers for our dog Lego! She kept us posted throughout his stay with pictures and text messages. We will definitely use them again!”


Samantha M.

“Extremely happy. Buddy liked Samantha right away. Drop off and pick up were super easy. She sent me pics of my little guy so I could see that he was adjusting well. Definitely will book with her again.”


Megan A.Star Sitter

“Megan was awesome and sent pics and updates every day. Poppy came home happy and with no bad habits and all smiley wiggles. :) I would 1000% recommend Megan and would definitely bring Poppy back next time our girl needs a break from her terror of a brother.”


Jacquelyn S.Star Sitter

“Fisher always has a great time with Jacquelyn. Lots of photos are received and he's smiling in them all. He gers a lot of exercise there too. Perfect pup care provider.”




Leslie T.

“Our dogs loved their stay at Leslie’s house. Her fenced yard and flexible schedule were a huge bonus to us when picking a pet sitter. We knew our dogs were in good hands which gave us great peace of mind!”


Renee R.

“Couldn’t even say how great Renee is! She took care of Teddy like her own and kept great communication including pictures to show how great a time he was having, along with giving me great peace of mind. Couldn’t recommend her more highly!”


Pam P.Star Sitter

“Pam has been the best dog sitter I have ever had my pup stay with. My little guy gets to spend his day romping and playing with Pam’s dogs and he always looks like he is having the best time in all of the update pictures and videos Pam sends. I am able to comfortably travel without having to worry about the safety or happiness of my fur baby when he stays with Pam! I will absolutely be bringing him back anytime I have to travel!”


Ru D.Star Sitter

“We are so appreciative of Ruth and she did a wonderful job caring for our 12 week old Aussie puppy! She is conscientious and caring and did a fabulous job of keeping us updated and sending photos of our Sonny! We were so happy knowing Ruth was with our puppy when we needed to be out of town. We highly recommend booking with Ruth for your Rover needs!”


Teri K.Star Sitter

“Teri was GREAT! We will definitely use her services again. We came home a day early and she refunded us for a full day. That was unexpected and very kind. I would give her more stars if I could! Thanks Teri :-)”


Loretta O.

“Loretta is amazing. Max had more than a safe stay under Loretta’s care, he was treated as a family member. Max had all attention and care he would ever image. The only problem was he liked Loretta so much that he didn’t want came back home when I shown up to pick him up. lol… thank you Loretta and family.”


Erika F.
“Erika has watched my pets many times and she's excellent. It's no easy task to look after my animals because we have a small hobby farm with chickens, outdoor barn cats, house cats and dogs, and some pet guinea pigs for the kids. There is a lot to keep track of and Erika handles it all!!! The animals are all in perfect shape when we get back, showing that not one aspect of their care has been missed while we were away!! Erika is cheerful, energetic, and trustworthy. I HIGHLY recommend her!!”


Kina V.
Star Sitter


“I really appreciate Kina! It was a last minute thing but she made sure our dogs got along. I think he enjoyed his stay. She played with him and walked him.”


Tracy T.

“My adopted Olde English Bulldogge hadn’t been away from home since I adopted him over a year ago, and he tends to internalize his anxiousness, which leads to all kinds of health issues. I expected to have to seek veterinary care after his time away from home. (Not to mention that he is on various medications!) Tracy immediately put me at ease with her welcoming personality and her attention to all the small details. Throughout my time away, she’d send me photos or text messages letting me know that everything was fine. My dog actually came home healthier than when I dropped him off! Tracy’s dog daycare is a great resource to have and if she will have us back, I’ll definitely give her more business in the future!”


Amber R.Star Sitter

“Amber was great!! She spoiled our dog with multiple walks a day, lots of interaction with kids (our dog loves people and kids in particular) and she was great with communication! Will decently book with her again!”




Ryan S.Star Sitter

“I am most def using you again. My twin pups had a blast. They slept all the way home. You took great care of them. They clicked w you right away. They loved your dogs. My sensitive boys need extra care and you gave them that. I appreciate it greatly. They thank you for the fun time.”




Brenda D.Star Sitter

“Brenda is amazing. Our dog had a great time hanging out with other dogs, going to the dog park, and running around Brenda’s fenced property. Thanks also for the quick communication and pictures! We felt great while on vacation, knowing our dog was so well cared for and having so much fun! We won’t hesitate to ask Brenda if she’s available next time we travel. Many, many thanks to Brenda for a great service!”


Jacob R.Star Sitter

“We had a fantastic experience with Jacob and his wife! Niko stayed with them while we were away, and we couldn’t be happier with the care he received. They sent regular updates and adorable pictures that gave us so much peace of mind. Niko really enjoyed being with their dogs too. Not only was Niko clearly happy and well cared for, but he also came back walking better on the leash—an unexpected and much-appreciated bonus! It’s clear they truly cares about the dogs they looks after. We’d absolutely trust him with Niko again and highly recommend him to anyone looking for a responsible and thoughtful sitter.”
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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.
