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1. Haley K.
“Haley was wonderful with Piper! She followed all pipers instructions and schedules, and left our home even cleaner than when we left! She even stayed late on the last day when our flight was delayed due to bad weather so Piper wouldn’t be alone. Would highly recommend!”
2. Tori W.
“Tori was a wonderful dog sitter! She was very accommodating to my schedule. She kept consistent communication with messages and pictures. I would trust her with my dogs anytime and recommend her highly!”
3. Clare S.
“Clare does great with our boys. They were able to stay in their home and we're well taken care of by Clare during our trip.”
4. Alycia H.
“Alycia was awesome. She coordinated a meet and greet, asked great questions, was prompt, sent good updates with pictures and was very attentive to Pixie's GI issues. You could tell she was very aware of any issues or changes in behavior that might become an issue. I would highly recommend Alycia for future sittings.”
5. Alicia S.
“Alicia was very polite, responsible, and friendly. She kept us updated with photos and texts during our absence . The dogs seem to love her and I would definitely recommend her service.”
6. Alex J.
“Alex always takes such great care of Goose. He is very punctual and goes above and beyond for Goose. We come home to a happy and healthy dog!”
7. Rusul A.
“I've had the pleasure of using Suli's pet sitting services a couple of times now, and she consistently provides exceptional care. She's wonderfully communicative and keeps me updated with plenty of photos. Suli follows all directions to the letter and even goes the extra mile by taking my dog to the park and dropping him off at doggie daycare. Her ability to bond with my pet parrot as well speaks to her versatility and genuine love for animals. I highly recommend Suli for anyone looking for a reliable and caring pet sitter. Thank you, Suli!”
8. Rachel S.
“Rachel was amazing with our 70 lb dog who isn’t the greatest with visitors at our house. She was able to immediately put him at ease during her visits and understands what to do with dogs who are a little apprehensive with new people. She sent lots of picture and video updates to put our minds at ease. Our boy was in excellent hands with Rachel. We would definitely ask her to watch our pup again.”
9. Frances R.
“Frannie did a great job pet sitting for my puppy Leo and bird Sammie. She took very special care of them, and communicated with me often. I will definitely have her sit for me again in the future.”
10. Lauryn J.
“Lauryn did an amazing job taking care of my fur baby. Not only was she available on short notice but she kept me updated with pics and check ins. He has some medical issues and she was able to navigate those and alert me as needed. Highly recommend!”
11. Katie B.
“Katie was amazing. She went above and beyond in keeping me informed and loving on my pups! I would choose her again! She’s considerate and kept my place in order. Rover needs more like Katie!”
12. Cara F.
“Cara was absolutely the best house sitter for our Mabel during our recent vacation. She is attentive, dependable, kind, and organized. This was our first time using Rover house sitter and we couldn't have been more happy. Knowing our dog was in great hands made such a difference in our vacation and peace of mind. I don't know how we got so lucky to get Cara, but we are so very thankful for her! Simply outstanding service!”
13. Bennett H.
“Bennett was fantastic! He was professional, communicative and truly looked after our lil pup. Having him taking care of our pet helped us have a great vacation. We will definitely work with Bennett in the future and he made a forever furry friend!”
14. Natalee C.
“Natalee did an amazing job looking after our dogs and ferrets while we were away for the weekend! Natalee was communicative both leading up to and during the stay. Our dogs tend to be anxious when we leave but they both were happy little clams after their weekend with Natalee. 10/10 would book again.”
15. Sarah G.
“Incredibly responsive and accommodating to my puppy and me. We are always together and we were both a little stressed being apart. I came home to such a happy dog and I know she had a great time with Sarah! Thank you for making time to help us.”
16. Julie P.
“This was our first time working with Julie and we are so happy we found her. She was so great with our 2 pups. They happily cuddled with her on the couch for the weekend. We feel the most comfortable having someone in our own home to care for our dogs. Julie made both us and Stella and River feel safe and cared for. Bonus - the house was in as good or better shape than when we left. We will definitely plan to book with Julie again in the future.”
17. Cory D.
“Corey was fantastic! Due to unforeseen circumstances I had to find a new dog sitter only 4 days before my 9 day trip out of the country when he stepped in. I am so grateful! Corey asked thoughtful questions when meeting Luca before the trip to make sure to support both me and my pup while I was away the best way he could. I got lots of pictures and communication and I could see how happy Luca was. It was clear to me that Luca and my home were well taken care of.”
18. Brad E.
“Brad was really great with our dog Mooney! He gave daily updates and communicated very efficiently. We felt at ease knowing Brad was taking care of Mooney. Would highly recommend!”
19. Katie S.
“Katie was great! She took care of my young, energetic dog and my slow elderly dog with such love and care. It was really nice to enjoy my vacation without have any worries. I would highly recommend her.”
20. Maura W.
“Maura was wonderful! Amazing communication, lots of sweet pics, and our Ellie Belle was very happy and cared for. Thank you for everything, Maura!”
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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 May 2025 was about $45 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 May 2025, there are 1,427 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, 88% 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 4 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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