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“Avital is great. My dog loves spending time with Avital and it puts my mind at ease! Avital is a fantastic communicator and always keeps me posted on how things are going! Highly recommend!”


“Treated my dog like it was her own! Very loving and playful! So happy to have chosen Alexa to care for our pup! 100% recommend”


“I had Ivy stay with my girl Cassie for 3 nights. She did a great job! Cassie and I loved her on our meet and greet. She was very respectful of my home as well. She took the time to write down all feeding and medication times because she knew how important it was to give her medication every 12 hours. I would definitely recommend her to care for your pets. I get nervous leaving Cassie when I have to travel for work, but Ivy staying with her definitely put my mind at ease. I will be using her again for my next trip in a few weeks!”


“She was perfect. Put me at ease while I was away.”


“Madie is lovely to interact with, and very patient and caring with pets. Madie makes sure to take the best possible care of our pets possible and really cares.”

“Ashley is wonderful! She took very good care of our puppy and sent me updates during the day. I will definitely be calling on her again!”


“For as long as I’ve known Tucker, he has been a responsible and loving person who has always done his jobs to the best of his ability. He has two bunnies at home who he loves dearly, and I would honestly trust him with my life! He’ll do a great job and make your pet feel like family (:”

“Milena was absolutely amazing with our big dog Magnus. She was so great to work with, excellent communication, very kind, caring and trustworthy. We returned from our trip with a very happy dog, and the house was just as we left it. I would HIGHLY recommend!”


“Kaitlin has watched my cats for me several times over the last few years and she always does a great job! She is very thorough with her care making sure they have food water, and a clean litter box, but she also makes sure they get attention and play time! I love the updates from her with pictures and the peace of mind I have knowing she's taking care of my cats so I can focus on traveling~”

“Joe was awesome! Stayed in our home for 10 days while we were in Europe and I didn’t worry about the dogs! He sent lots of pics and the dogs were happy and content when we got home. He checked on our timing before we left, checked our flight for delays before leaving. I think our dogs miss him!”


“Allison was incredibly responsive to all of my messages, ensuring clear communication throughout. She was patient in allowing my dogs time to adjust to her presence, which I appreciated. She took them on nice walks and when we returned home they were happy and relaxed. Also she sent us lots of pictures and our house was well cared for. I will definitely reach out to her for help again in the future.”

“Beth is a valuable and caring pet sitter. I have used her services many times. She is reliable and puts my mind at ease when I can not be home on time or need to travel.”

“Morgan is a loving, gentle and responsible young woman who truly loves all dogs and will treat yours as her own. Whether its long walks, tug-of-war, fetch or snuggling that your furry baby requires, she will make sure they are happy and well taken care of when you are away. She has a special way with young children and animals - they are drawn to her. Cant say enough wonderful things about Morgan!”

“Erica has taken care of my shih tzus before and has such a loving touch to her that when they are in her presence they are immediately calm and relaxed. I know when I go on mini vacations they are being taken care of with so much love and tenderness. This is important as I am able to enjoy my vacation knowing my pups are in the best care.”

“I had a great experience with Nabria. My dog and cat were very comfortable with her. She left my home spotless and I could not be more grateful and pleased. I would 100% use her services again and highly recommend her.”


“This is the first time that we used Rover and we were overly impressed with Irem who stayed with our golden retriever, Scout. Not only did Irem feed, walk, and entertain Scout, she kept us advised of all of their activities with text messages and photos, which gave us a terrific piece of mind that our dog was being well taken care of. While we were away, there was a decent snowstorm, and Irem made sure that our walkways and driveway were cleared. A few neighbors saw her walking Scout and commented that Irem was very friendly to them, and Scout seemed very very happy. Without a doubt we plan to use Item again. Two thumbs up for Irem and we would definitely recommend her to anyone who needs a pet sitter.”


“Theresa is THE most giving person I know. She has a dog at home that I have witnessed her spending countless hours with to care for her and love her. Not only with her dog, but with mine as well! She has taken my dog and her dog on double walks and treated him like her own and has watched him while I was on vacation. My dog, Cooper, aways comes back home from Theresa’s house cleaned, brushed, fed, and happy. I have no doubt in Theresa’s ability and passion for this.”

“Anthony was fantastic! Super communicative, willing to do whatever it took to make our pets (and us!) happy. We provided detailed instructions and he followed all perfectly. Our dog Hope was recently injured with meant extra work at the last minute for Anthony and he stepped right up to the plate. Looking forward to working with Anthony again!”


“Capria is an incredible pet sitter! We have used her for my 15 year old cat and 4 year old dog and she takes great care of them. She is reliable, clean, and clearly loves animals dearly and sent us many photos while we were away. She stayed at our home and took great care of it and our pets who adore her. We highly recommend her for any pet setting needs.”

“Chris is an incredible person and lifelong dog lover and owner. He's a caring and experienced caretaker for dogs, and I recommend him for anyone that wants peace of mind knowing that their fur babies will be well care for with Chris at the helm!”
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1. Avital M.

“Avital is great. My dog loves spending time with Avital and it puts my mind at ease! Avital is a fantastic communicator and always keeps me posted on how things are going! Highly recommend!”


2. alexa g.


“Treated my dog like it was her own! Very loving and playful! So happy to have chosen Alexa to care for our pup! 100% recommend”


3. Ivy W.

“I had Ivy stay with my girl Cassie for 3 nights. She did a great job! Cassie and I loved her on our meet and greet. She was very respectful of my home as well. She took the time to write down all feeding and medication times because she knew how important it was to give her medication every 12 hours. I would definitely recommend her to care for your pets. I get nervous leaving Cassie when I have to travel for work, but Ivy staying with her definitely put my mind at ease. I will be using her again for my next trip in a few weeks!”


4. Juliana G.

“She was perfect. Put me at ease while I was away.”


5. Madie J.
“Madie is lovely to interact with, and very patient and caring with pets. Madie makes sure to take the best possible care of our pets possible and really cares.”


6. Ashley H.

“Ashley is wonderful! She took very good care of our puppy and sent me updates during the day. I will definitely be calling on her again!”


7. Tucker L.
“For as long as I’ve known Tucker, he has been a responsible and loving person who has always done his jobs to the best of his ability. He has two bunnies at home who he loves dearly, and I would honestly trust him with my life! He’ll do a great job and make your pet feel like family (:”


8. Milena & Pedro M.


“Milena was absolutely amazing with our big dog Magnus. She was so great to work with, excellent communication, very kind, caring and trustworthy. We returned from our trip with a very happy dog, and the house was just as we left it. I would HIGHLY recommend!”


9. Kaitlin P.
“Kaitlin has watched my cats for me several times over the last few years and she always does a great job! She is very thorough with her care making sure they have food water, and a clean litter box, but she also makes sure they get attention and play time! I love the updates from her with pictures and the peace of mind I have knowing she's taking care of my cats so I can focus on traveling~”


10. Joseph B.

“Joe was awesome! Stayed in our home for 10 days while we were in Europe and I didn’t worry about the dogs! He sent lots of pics and the dogs were happy and content when we got home. He checked on our timing before we left, checked our flight for delays before leaving. I think our dogs miss him!”


11. Allison L.
“Allison was incredibly responsive to all of my messages, ensuring clear communication throughout. She was patient in allowing my dogs time to adjust to her presence, which I appreciated. She took them on nice walks and when we returned home they were happy and relaxed. Also she sent us lots of pictures and our house was well cared for. I will definitely reach out to her for help again in the future.”


12. Beth N.

“Beth is a valuable and caring pet sitter. I have used her services many times. She is reliable and puts my mind at ease when I can not be home on time or need to travel.”


13. Morgan M.
“Morgan is a loving, gentle and responsible young woman who truly loves all dogs and will treat yours as her own. Whether its long walks, tug-of-war, fetch or snuggling that your furry baby requires, she will make sure they are happy and well taken care of when you are away. She has a special way with young children and animals - they are drawn to her. Cant say enough wonderful things about Morgan!”


14. Erica B.
“Erica has taken care of my shih tzus before and has such a loving touch to her that when they are in her presence they are immediately calm and relaxed. I know when I go on mini vacations they are being taken care of with so much love and tenderness. This is important as I am able to enjoy my vacation knowing my pups are in the best care.”


15. Nabria S.

“I had a great experience with Nabria. My dog and cat were very comfortable with her. She left my home spotless and I could not be more grateful and pleased. I would 100% use her services again and highly recommend her.”


16. Irem T.

“This is the first time that we used Rover and we were overly impressed with Irem who stayed with our golden retriever, Scout. Not only did Irem feed, walk, and entertain Scout, she kept us advised of all of their activities with text messages and photos, which gave us a terrific piece of mind that our dog was being well taken care of. While we were away, there was a decent snowstorm, and Irem made sure that our walkways and driveway were cleared. A few neighbors saw her walking Scout and commented that Irem was very friendly to them, and Scout seemed very very happy. Without a doubt we plan to use Item again. Two thumbs up for Irem and we would definitely recommend her to anyone who needs a pet sitter.”


17. Theresa G.
“Theresa is THE most giving person I know. She has a dog at home that I have witnessed her spending countless hours with to care for her and love her. Not only with her dog, but with mine as well! She has taken my dog and her dog on double walks and treated him like her own and has watched him while I was on vacation. My dog, Cooper, aways comes back home from Theresa’s house cleaned, brushed, fed, and happy. I have no doubt in Theresa’s ability and passion for this.”


18. Anthony G.

“Anthony was fantastic! Super communicative, willing to do whatever it took to make our pets (and us!) happy. We provided detailed instructions and he followed all perfectly. Our dog Hope was recently injured with meant extra work at the last minute for Anthony and he stepped right up to the plate. Looking forward to working with Anthony again!”


19. Capria D.
“Capria is an incredible pet sitter! We have used her for my 15 year old cat and 4 year old dog and she takes great care of them. She is reliable, clean, and clearly loves animals dearly and sent us many photos while we were away. She stayed at our home and took great care of it and our pets who adore her. We highly recommend her for any pet setting needs.”


20. Chris L.
“Chris is an incredible person and lifelong dog lover and owner. He's a caring and experienced caretaker for dogs, and I recommend him for anyone that wants peace of mind knowing that their fur babies will be well care for with Chris at the helm!”
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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 Mar 2025 was about $55 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 Mar 2025, there are 11,530 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, 82% of Oakland house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Oakland have an average of 13 years of experience. House sitters with repeat customers have an average of 3 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.
