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Sitter Profile Image: Amber D.
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$23
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5.0 out of 5 stars
12 reviews
5 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Oakland, NJ, 07436

About: [PSA Aug. Sept. Oct. - limited moderate energy walks and minimal high energy bookings. Medium Sprain Recovering] Hello! I have years of pet care experience under my belt. Throughout my childhood I was able to grow my love and knowledge of many animals. I had cats dogs and small mammals like hamsters and bunnies growing up I got to help care for and learn about. During my teen years I helped family friends and neighbors with their pets including cats, dogs and even goats and chickens. With a solid foundation in feeding, walking, grooming, medicating, and playing with animals, I look forward to meeting and helping out many more pets throughout my twenties and beyond. [Daytime sits: ends before 9pm] [Night sits: flexibility for me to tend to my critters and other local recurring bookings.] Currently looking to go back to school, growing my expertise as a pet walker and sitter, and taking care of my own pets. I’ll have the free time and consistent schedule to check in and provide care for local pets as well. Safety trust and environment are a must when it comes to pet care. Environmentally I have my eyes peeled for hazards that could harm or cause illness in an animal, and remove those things to where they can’t be a problem. In building trust, I start every interaction with pet psychology in mind. I let them approach me with all of their senses first. Once they become interested in getting to know me, I can continue to show them I’m a safe person through gentle and secure actions on my part like walking carefully and taking softly.

Sitter Profile Image: Alexandra D.
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Alexandra D.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
13 reviews
4 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Wayne, NJ, 07470

Alex was great with my cats! She was very responsible and gave me daily updates. I recommend her abs would definitely use her again.

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Sitter Profile Image: Joseph M.
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Joseph M.
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$28
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5.0 out of 5 stars
165 reviews
33 repeat clients
44 years of experience
Oakland, NJ, 07436

We recently had Joe take care of our cat, Toby, for two weeks while we were on vacation, and we couldn’t be happier with the experience! From the start, communication was excellent. Joe sent regular updates, photos, and videos so we could see how Toby was doing each day. Toby can be a little shy around new people, but he warmed up to Joe quickly, which says a lot. It was clear that he was comfortable and well cared for. The house was spotless when we returned, and everything was just as we left it. We really appreciated the attention to detail, the affection shown to Toby, and the peace of mind knowing he was in good hands. We’ll definitely be booking with Joe again for our next trip — highly recommend!

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Andrew N.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
47 reviews
7 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Wanaque, NJ, 07420

Andrew was fantastic I am so glad we booked him to take care of Buggy! From the initial interaction and meeting Buggy was comfortable with him which made me feel so much better about knowing he would be taken care of well. Andrew gave us great updates about how he was doing each visit and made sure to include lots of pictures! We will definitely be using Andrew again when we need to be away in the future!

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Avital M.
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$28
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5.0 out of 5 stars
49 reviews
10 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Butler, NJ, 07405

Avital was amazing with a last minute booking to watch our fur babies while we welcomed our new baby to the world! She worked around new grandparents and some equipment shortages with grace and were happy to have her pet sit again.

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Pam & Brad & Bradley H.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
18 reviews
6 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Oakland, NJ, 07436

Pam was great, very timely visits and lots of updates. My kitties looked very content in their daily photos and I felt like they were in very good hands while we were away. Definitely highly recommend and will hire again!

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Jennifer M.
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Alexandra A.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
58 reviews
27 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Wayne, NJ, 07470

Allie did an outstanding job taking care of our Cali. Cali is a tough little girl and gets a bit of "separation anxiety". Allie handled it well and did a great job of making Cali feel comforatble and keeping us informed along the way. Would highly recommend her!

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$21
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4.9 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
2 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Ringwood, NJ, 07456

Awesome pet sitter…reliable, thoughtful, and took some cute photos! Would definitely recommend, and will be using her again.

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Melba M.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
1 repeat client
30 years of experience
Oakland, NJ, 07436

About: I've loved dogs and cats all my life, but I never knew the impact that a dog or cat can have on me. Got my first dog when I was 12: Vicky, a beautiful German Shepherd, and I fell in love instantly. It's been a love story ever since. My family has had dogs, cats, birds, fish, lizards, and ferrets. I truly believe pets are our "happy place," and their unconditional love warrants that love to be reciprocated. I've watched family pets when family and friends have gone on vacation or need a drop-in babysitter. A family friend actually flies me to Florida while they are away so that I can watch their babies. It is a privilege to take care of your fur babies. Working from 830am to 5 pm, I'm happy to fit pet care into my daily routine by providing dependable morning, evening, and after-work visits, giving your pets the attention, care, love, exercise, and companionship they deserve. I have a fenced-in yard with two friendly small dogs that will provide a safe place for them to roam, smell the grass and fresh air, and still be able to move and jump and run with two friends.

Sitter Profile Image: Jayden M.
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Jayden M.
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$20
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15 years of experience
Oakland, NJ, 07436

About: I’ve grown up with dogs my entire life but i’ve been dog sitting for friends and family since I was 15. I’m well trained at taking care of multiple extra large dogs. I only work part time currently so I have open availability pretty much all the time. I’m very active so I love to go on walks! Just reach out to me for a booking :) I don’t have room to care for your pet inside my home but i’m happy to come to yours to take care of your babies

Sitter Profile Image: Britany M.
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Britany M.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
34 reviews
10 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Pompton Lakes, NJ, 07442

Britany was absolutely wonderful! Prompt, communication was great and sent pictures of Ricky. Will definitely be using her again soon.

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Sitter Profile Image: Shanice V.
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Shanice V.
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$20
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15 years of experience
riverdale, NJ, 07457

About: I became a dog mom 2 years ago but I’ve always been a dog and just animal lover my whole life and I’ve also volunteered in animal shelters. My fur baby, Kiera, is a pitbull that we rescued 2 years ago. and shes the biggest mush. I love her dearly and she makes every day so much brighter I’m currently home full-time with my daughter, so I have plenty of flexibility in my schedule to give your pets the attention and care they need. I’m available throughout the week and on weekends, and I have plenty of time for walks, playtime, feeding, potty breaks, and lots of love and attention. I always show respect and responsibility when entering someone else’s home to care or walk their babies because I know I would like the same if someone was taking care of my fur baby

Sitter Profile Image: Jeremy R.
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Jeremy R.
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$25
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5 years of experience
Butler, NJ, 07405

About: About Me 🐾 Hi! I’m a lifelong animal lover with experience caring for both dogs and cats. I grew up with my dog, Lucy, and two cats, so animals have always been a big part of my life. For the past three years, I’ve also been a proud dog parent to my pup, Omelette! As a pet owner myself, I know how important it is to have someone you can genuinely trust with your pets. I’ll treat yours with the same patience, attention, and care that I give my own — whether that means a long walk, some playtime, keeping them company, or just making sure they feel comfortable while you’re away. I work during the day but have a flexible schedule outside of work, making me available for evening walks, drop-in visits, overnight stays, and other pet-care needs. I’m happy to work with your pet’s normal routine and follow any specific feeding, walking, medication, or care instructions you provide. I’m comfortable caring for both cats and dogs and understand that every animal has their own personality. Whether your pet is energetic and ready for an adventure, shy and needs some patience, or would rather spend the evening curled up on the couch, I’m happy to meet them where they’re at. Most importantly, I want you to be able to leave your pet knowing they’re in good hands — and I’m always happy to send plenty of pictures and updates along the way! 🐶🐱 I work a full-time schedule, but I have plenty of flexibility outside of work to provide reliable pet care. I’m available for evening walks and drop-ins during the week, as well as overnight stays and more flexible care on weekends. I’m happy to work around your pet’s normal routine and make sure they get plenty of attention, exercise, and company while you’re away. I treat every pet as if they were my own and understand how important it is to feel comfortable with the person caring for them. I’m attentive to each pet’s individual routine, personality, feeding schedule, medications, exercise needs, and boundaries. I’ll always follow your instructions closely, keep your home secure, and provide regular updates and photos so you know your pet is safe, comfortable, and getting plenty of love.

Sitter Profile Image: alexa g.
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alexa g.
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$22
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5.0 out of 5 stars
114 reviews
40 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Wyckoff, NJ, 07481

Alexa was such a god send. Really helped me out with last minute changes i had and I'm always happy Duke is in good hands. Thank you Alexa Youre the best !!

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Sitter Profile Image: Jennifer M.
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Jennifer M.
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$24
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5.0 out of 5 stars
47 reviews
23 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Ringwood, NJ, 07456

Jenn did an in-home visit to check on my pets while I was out of town. I couldn't be happier with her visit! For the first time in a long time I was able to enjoy my time away knowing someone reliable would be there to check on them at a specific time. I felt very comfortable having her in my home while I was away. She did exactly what I asked her to do, and I'm pretty specific about my pet's needs! She wasn't bothered at all by my quirky specific requests. Also, I had to reschedule due to a work conflict and she was very accommodating. During her visit she sent me a pic of them :-) I'm grateful to have found an animal lover who can trust in my home and with my animals! Looking forward to booking Jenn's next visit!

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Katie W.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
22 reviews
6 repeat clients
1 year of experience
Pompton Plains, NJ, 07444

Our second time with Katie. She is very reliable and responsive to our pets. So glad to have found her and will definitely be using her services again.

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Sitter Profile Image: Colleen C.
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Colleen C.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
12 reviews
4 repeat clients
13 years of experience
West Milford, NJ, 07480

Colleen was great with e puppies! She always spent a little extra time with them which I appreciate. I will be using her pup care services in the future!

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Sitter Profile Image: Irem T.
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$27
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5.0 out of 5 stars
50 reviews
12 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Bloomingdale, NJ, 07403

Irem does a great job. This is the second time she has taken care of my cats. It’s nice to know that they are in good hands while I’m away and she always leaves things tidy.

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Sitter Profile Image: Katherine B.
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Katherine B.
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$15
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5 years of experience
Oakland, NJ, 07436

About: Ever since I was young I loved caring for Dogs, Cats, Rabbits, guinea pigs, and any other animal! I will train, care, play, and feed them! Pet care fits into my schedule because I do school online and work a part-time job as waitress at a senior living for three times a week! I will keep my eyes on them 24/7 of my time spent with them! I allow them to play around the house and always give them walks if provided to!

Sitter Profile Image: Wenxin Z.
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Wenxin Z.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
35 reviews
10 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Haskell, NJ, 07420

Wendy did a fabulous job watching our two fur babies! Being out of the country I'm always frightened the AC will stop working for some odd reason, but she assured me that the house remained cool the entire time. Located in the same town as me, she could come to the house quickly if needed. The house was clean and tidy just like we left it. We'll definitely use her on our next trip!

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Alex has been great with our little guy! She comes by midday to let him out, feed him, and play with him, and it gives us great peace of mind knowing he’s being so well taken care of. He’s always happy, and we highly recommend her!

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Paul C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Joe did a great job watching Stella. Above and beyond good. Sent us updates and pictures. Played with her, fed her and kept her very happy. It was nice to go out and not have to worry. We’ll be using him again.

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peter d.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

We were on a location with no phone or internet service! Having chosen Arabella in the past I have complete trust that my kitties would be well cared for!

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Teresa O.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Pam is the best! Love the daily updates and photos and knowing my kitties are in great hands when we are away!

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Jennifer M.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Andrew always does an amazing job and we always feel so comfortable having his help with our cats when we are away! We will definitely be rebooking with him again!

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Kristen H.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Theresa took great care of my 8 cats and made sure they were all fed. I really appreciated the help and would definitely recommend her. I would happily use her again. Thanks Theresa!

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Rick G.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Britany was absolutely wonderful! Prompt, communication was great and sent pictures of Ricky. Will definitely be using her again soon.

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Jamie R.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Corrine is great! She always goes above and beyond. Very flexible too and is great with communication!

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Jon S.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Brittany was wonderful! Our dogs loved her. She was very punctual, great at communicating, and kept us updated! Would 100% book again! Highly recommend for all your pet needs!

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Mattie K.
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The average cost for Pet Sitting in Oakland on Rover is $13.32 per visit (as of September 2026). However, all sitters set their own rates based on experience, location, and availability.

Rover makes budgeting the cost of Pet Sitting easy. As long as your dates and pet profiles are correct, the price you see before you book is the same price you pay for Pet Sitting. For more information on service fees, click here .

As of September 2026, there are 25,599 sitters on Rover offering Pet Sitting across Oakland. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.

A pet sitter can provide focused care sessions, help your pet’s routine stay on track, or keep you updated on your pet’s mood and energy levels.

Whether you’re at the office for the day or traveling for a few nights, a pet sitter can offer potty breaks during a Oakland stroll, cleaning the litter box, or making sure your pet has on-time food or water refills. For daytime services like walking and drop-ins, you can also request sitters to send a report card with every visit.

Tip: You can discuss your specific arrangements with a pet sitter on Rover to what fits you, your pet, and your sitter’s needs. To find what their special skills are, look at the "Skills" and "Pet care experience" sections on their profile.

If you would like updates while you’re away, you can discuss with your sitter how many or how frequent you’d like those updates to be. The Rover app allows sitters to send photos, videos, and messages about your pet, including how many pee or poop breaks occurred. You can message your sitter at any time through the app and our support team is available 24/7 by email or chat if you have concerns.

The personalized, in-home nature of pet care through Rover can mean more individual attention for your pet.

Many pet parents provide a spare key or arrange a lockbox. You can also exchange keys during the Meet & Greet and show your walker how to use digital fobs or personalized codes. It helps to arrange access to your home, from spare keys to concierge introductions, before pet care begins.

If you live in an apartment or condo, don’t forget to discuss details like buzzer access, codes, or elevator etiquette. These details can help a pet sitter feel more comfortable going in and out of your building.

Every sitter on Rover is required to pass a background check before listing their services. This process confirms their identity and indicates they are not on the Department of Justice’s National Sex Offender Public Website or have any disqualifying offenses.

Beyond ID checks, you can review each sitter's star rating, read verified reviews from other pet parents, and see how many repeat clients they have. Every booking is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care. For more details, visit Rover's Trust & Safety page .

The Rover Guarantee is Rover’s commitment to your peace of mind every time you book. It includes 24/7 customer support, sitter access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals for diagnostic issues, and a reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care in the rare event something goes wrong.

All bookings are backed by the Rover Guarantee , which provides up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care reimbursement.

Yes, you can find sitters who have experience with handling special pet needs in Oakland. On Rover:

  • 87% of sitters can help with special care needs
  • 92% can help with giving oral medications or injections
  • 96% can help with daily exercise

You can also find pet sitters on Rover who accept only one pet at a time, which is ideal for anxious puppies, kittens, or senior pets who move at a gentler pace. Some sitters will also list availability for 24/7 care, also known as constant care, in their profiles.

Use the search filters to narrow down sitters whose specific experience or environment meets your pet's needs. When reaching out to your sitter, outline your pet's care routine and use the Meet & Greet to walk your sitter through your expectations.

A Meet & Greet is a short introductory meeting between you, your pet, and a sitter. It can take place in person or virtually, although we recommend in-person so that your pet can get to know your sitter or the new environment. During the Meet & Greet, you will have a chance to walk through your pet's routine, medical needs, and unique quirks. Take the time to ask your sitter questions about their skills and expertise, and make sure the fit feels right for everyone. Most pet parents and sitters on Rover welcome Meet & Greets because the process can give confidence and peace of mind for service experiences, especially for longer stays or first-time bookings.

Sitters on Rover set their own cancellation policy, which you can find on their profile under their calendar availability.

Cancelling before a booking begins and before the sitter's cutoff time qualifies you for a full refund. Same-day cancellations for walks, day care, and drop-ins follow the full refund policy. Otherwise, for dog boarding and house sitting, you will receive a 50% refund for the first seven days of the booking and a 100% refund for the remaining days when you cancel the same day a booking should begin.

If your sitter needs to cancel within seven days of the booking's start date, then our reservation protection will kick in. This means our support team works with you to find a replacement sitter.

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