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“Ashley was terrific. Able to help out at the last minute. Prompt, responsible and best of all, our dog took to her immediately. It was the first time we left our rescue but could not have worked out better. Thank you.”
“Lori is AMAZING! I have a difficult special needs kitty who likes to tell you all about it. She handles him and his medications so well! Lori is great at communicating and giving updates. I never worry when Lori is in charge!”
“Stephanie was fantastic! She checked in on my boy, walked him, fed him, played with him, and sent me lots of updates and pictures! She gave him lots of love and attention, and he loved her! I wasn't worried about him at all while he was in her care. I definitely recommend Stephanie and will use her again when I need someone to watch my baby! ?”
“Danielle did a great job caring for our cats and fish. She was thorough, kind and very communicative. I appreciate her care for my pets, and plan to reach out to her again when we need pet sitting. Recommended!”
“Jaclyn was awesome! During the entire week of drop in visits, she sent pictures, was engaged, and took personalized care of our furry friends. We highly recommend!”
“Piper did a great job taking care of our kitty. She sent many pictures of him and spent extra time to play with him as well. We will definitely book her again!”
About: I've been taking care of cats and dogs since I was a little kid. In my own house, for neighbors or friends I have always loved connecting with and taking care of any animal big or small! I am a college student with lots of free time. I have a very flexible schedule in order to give your pets all the care they need! I am fully attentive to all the needs your pet/s require. As a pet owner myself I understand every animal is different and requires a special kind of love and care. I am here to work with you in order to properly care for your pet/s while you are away!
“Jennifer is the best. The dogs love her and she was very attentive. She sent me wonderful pics and communicated often. She had a family emergency during her sitting time, but still made sure my pups were taken care of. YES!!! I will use her again.”
About: Had to make new account *** Hi, my name is Carson! I have been dog sitting for 10 years now. In high school I worked at Sidle Hill Farms (Dog boarding) in Southhaven, MS. I then gained clients and have been pet sitting from my home and others ever since. I have always dreamed of opening my own dog boarding and then remember I won't even take my own dog to be boarded! That is why I do what I do now, to nurture to love and to calm your pets nerves. I understand that it can be sometimes even more nerve racking for the owner then the pet... I am that owner! My husband Alex and I live in Oakland, Tn with a gorgeous fenced in yard as pictured. I work from home and usually never leave the house unless I go to Walmart up the street. We do not have any children and do not plan on it anytime soon! We are totally content with fur babies for now! A typical day at our home for your pet would include waking up in our bed, breakfast, mornings outside pending on weather (I have an outdoor desk), playing with millions of toys we can't seem to stop buying and of course when Alex comes home a walk around the neighborhood. We can't wait to meet you and your sweet fur baby! Dogs and cats are my whole life I care for them just as children. I love exercise and getting outside so pet care has come as a joy to me not just a chore. Dog walking, bathing, playing, co sleeping, cooking for pets if needed, taking them to groomers ect.. I am available to your pets needs as well as yours!
“Mrs. Sarah was amazing with the babies and our little Harley normally takes a couple of visit by the time she warms up and stops barking at you but it didn’t take long (the same day ) she didn’t bark much. She attentive and sweet to the babies. Mrs. Sarah is definitely the pup whisperer 😁”
“Meagan did a great job taking care of Carlton! She was very informative about how he was doing while we were gone and sent pictures everyday. We will defiantly utilize her services again in the future.”
About: I have 4 years of experience working with dogs (2 years in a daycare-only setting, and 2 years in a daycare/training setting). I thoroughly enjoy training puppies, and building a solid foundation for their adulthood, making life easier for the pet and owner. I am familiar with obedience-based training and can work with dogs of any age. I also have experience in pet-sitting, as I have taken care of multiple family members’ dogs over the years, as well as coworkers. My dogs are my world, and I will treat your babies the exact same way! I am currently working part-time and can create my own schedule, so I am very flexible. The earliest I am available is 7am, with the latest being 7pm, 7 days a week. I am currently only able to offer drop-in (or longer) visits, training sessions and walks. While I would love to welcome your baby into my home, I have 2 dogs who can be territorial. I want to ensure the complete safety of your pets. When I am in a clients home, I follow and respect any rules/requests.
About: I love animals I have references and dog sit all the time I will be glad to answer any questions and more than welcome to come do a home study anytime I would love to be consider to dog sit and my availability is always open please feel free to ask any question you might have I have two dogs and two cats of my own I have a 8 foot privacy fence in my back yard I do let dogs sleep with me I am hoping to be considered alot to dog sit if I can answer any questions please let me know hope to fulfill your needs have an open door policy thank you for considering me as your dog sitter take care
About: I have been caring for dogs and cats since I was a young teenager. I’ve grown up around them my whole life. I had a high needs dog when she was elderly. She had cancer and was allergic to everything. She required regular baths with medicated shampoo, hypoallergenic food, regular ear cleanings for ear infections, lots of medication, doggy diapers, sprays, lotions, and lots of extra love. Because of all the experience I got caring for her, I had thought for long time I might want to be a vet. If your pet requires a little extra love, I am definitely the sitter for you. I absolutely love caring for all animals big and small, young and old. If you have additional smaller pets like hamsters, birds, reptiles, etc.. I will also gladly check on those pets for you while I am there for free! I would love to love on your furbabies ❤️ I have a toddler at home but a completely open schedule to come anytime. I am an early riser and get to bed late so I am very flexible. I will take plenty of pictures to send to you while you are out and will love on them like they are my own. I can crate animals as needed as well.
About: I am an animal mom of 8, ranging from dog to cats, that pays extensive care and excessive attention to my own furry ones and will provide the same treatment to your own. I am a former vet assistant, a rescue volunteer and foster. I have had dogs and cats from the age of 10 and have never not had a dog or cat to love and care for. I am a stay at home dog mom and a part time photographer so my schedule allows for drop in visits during mid morning to early evening. I will care for your pets just like they are my own. No one can replace you but I will be the next best thing.
About: Hi , I’m Alexis , I’m 22 , I’ve been in the veterinary field for 6 years as a veterinary assistant ! I’ve done pet sitting for clients / patients for 4 of those years ! If your pets diabetic or on any kind of medication that needs to be given while gone … no problem I’m most likely familiar with it ! I’d love to have the opportunity to love on your fur babies while your gone while you have peace of mind that they are in good hands ! I also have references if needed ! I work Monday thru Friday at a local veterinary clinic ! I work around this by working visits around my daily schedule ( morning , lunch , night ) ! I’m free on weekends ! I care for my clients pets how they prefer , just like children everyone does things differently with their pets so I abide by what the owners routine is and what they expect and/ or want ! So it varies house to house , pet to pet !
About: I’ve taken care of animals of all kinds since I was 16. I am capable of giving medicine, staying overnights, and anything else needed! I love pet sitting, as it connects me with so many new animals I currently work part time at Harbor Freight , but my shifts are usually close to five hours. If given enough time in advance, I can take off a few days if necessary to play with your pets! I have five big dogs at home, who play safely in a fenced in yard. I keep an eye on them every time they are outside, and sometimes I’ll even sit outside with them when it’s nice out, just like I do with my clients dogs
About: I have over 10 years of experience taking care of dogs. I can walk, feed, train, play with and check in with your beloved pets. I am currently an online graduate student so I have plenty of time to tend to your pets needs. My schedule is flexible, so don’t hesitate to reach out! At the time I am offering check ins and walks - with potential of expanding soon. I have leashes, collars, harnesses, and plenty of experience walking all breeds!
About: Was raised from birth learning and caring for all types of animals! Horses, snakes, dogs, you name it! Experience with basic dog training. I Always volunteer to do dog training at my local humane societies in hope to get them adopted much faster. Making the future families a bit less stressed for when they take them home. Studied animal science for 2 years before changing my major. I'm available whenever you need me! Just a call away and I will happily take care of your fur babies. Gladly to provide walking,feeding, training you name it. I'm happy to help. I have a fenced in yard with lots of space to have fun in! I have a lovely 5 year old labradoodle thats patient and LOVES to play. I also bike my dog for daily exercise. Happy to teach any animal to bike with me.
About: I have sitting experience with only family for two years and loved it. I love meeting new pets and decided to help out other families I have a full time job and will be able to care for the pets before and after work. Willing to work out a specific schedule if able When taking care of pets I love outside time with them. I always listen to what pet owners tell me about their pets as each as their own personalities.
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1. Ashley W.
“Ashley was terrific. Able to help out at the last minute. Prompt, responsible and best of all, our dog took to her immediately. It was the first time we left our rescue but could not have worked out better. Thank you.”
2. Lori N.
“Lori is AMAZING! I have a difficult special needs kitty who likes to tell you all about it. She handles him and his medications so well! Lori is great at communicating and giving updates. I never worry when Lori is in charge!”
3. Stephanie B.
“Stephanie was fantastic! She checked in on my boy, walked him, fed him, played with him, and sent me lots of updates and pictures! She gave him lots of love and attention, and he loved her! I wasn't worried about him at all while he was in her care. I definitely recommend Stephanie and will use her again when I need someone to watch my baby! ?”
4. Danielle N.
“Danielle did a great job caring for our cats and fish. She was thorough, kind and very communicative. I appreciate her care for my pets, and plan to reach out to her again when we need pet sitting. Recommended!”
5. Jaclyn P.
“Jaclyn was awesome! During the entire week of drop in visits, she sent pictures, was engaged, and took personalized care of our furry friends. We highly recommend!”
6. Piper P.
“Piper did a great job taking care of our kitty. She sent many pictures of him and spent extra time to play with him as well. We will definitely book her again!”
7. Jenna H.
“Jenna is very responsible and excellent with pets! She has a calm, friendly demeanor and handles animals very confidently. We can count on her to take great care of our pets and our home!”
8. Jennifer M.
“Jennifer is the best. The dogs love her and she was very attentive. She sent me wonderful pics and communicated often. She had a family emergency during her sitting time, but still made sure my pups were taken care of. YES!!! I will use her again.”
9. Carson P.
About: Had to make new account *** Hi, my name is Carson! I have been dog sitting for 10 years now. In high school I worked at Sidle Hill Farms (Dog boarding) in Southhaven, MS. I then gained clients and have been pet sitting from my home and others ever since. I have always dreamed of opening my own dog boarding and then remember I won't even take my own dog to be boarded! That is why I do what I do now, to nurture to love and to calm your pets nerves. I understand that it can be sometimes even more nerve racking for the owner then the pet... I am that owner! My husband Alex and I live in Oakland, Tn with a gorgeous fenced in yard as pictured. I work from home and usually never leave the house unless I go to Walmart up the street. We do not have any children and do not plan on it anytime soon! We are totally content with fur babies for now! A typical day at our home for your pet would include waking up in our bed, breakfast, mornings outside pending on weather (I have an outdoor desk), playing with millions of toys we can't seem to stop buying and of course when Alex comes home a walk around the neighborhood. We can't wait to meet you and your sweet fur baby! Dogs and cats are my whole life I care for them just as children. I love exercise and getting outside so pet care has come as a joy to me not just a chore. Dog walking, bathing, playing, co sleeping, cooking for pets if needed, taking them to groomers ect.. I am available to your pets needs as well as yours!
10. Sarah B.
“Mrs. Sarah was amazing with the babies and our little Harley normally takes a couple of visit by the time she warms up and stops barking at you but it didn’t take long (the same day ) she didn’t bark much. She attentive and sweet to the babies. Mrs. Sarah is definitely the pup whisperer 😁”
11. Meagan N.
“Meagan did a great job taking care of Carlton! She was very informative about how he was doing while we were gone and sent pictures everyday. We will defiantly utilize her services again in the future.”
12. Elisabeth R.
About: I have 4 years of experience working with dogs (2 years in a daycare-only setting, and 2 years in a daycare/training setting). I thoroughly enjoy training puppies, and building a solid foundation for their adulthood, making life easier for the pet and owner. I am familiar with obedience-based training and can work with dogs of any age. I also have experience in pet-sitting, as I have taken care of multiple family members’ dogs over the years, as well as coworkers. My dogs are my world, and I will treat your babies the exact same way! I am currently working part-time and can create my own schedule, so I am very flexible. The earliest I am available is 7am, with the latest being 7pm, 7 days a week. I am currently only able to offer drop-in (or longer) visits, training sessions and walks. While I would love to welcome your baby into my home, I have 2 dogs who can be territorial. I want to ensure the complete safety of your pets. When I am in a clients home, I follow and respect any rules/requests.
13. Pam D.
About: I love animals I have references and dog sit all the time I will be glad to answer any questions and more than welcome to come do a home study anytime I would love to be consider to dog sit and my availability is always open please feel free to ask any question you might have I have two dogs and two cats of my own I have a 8 foot privacy fence in my back yard I do let dogs sleep with me I am hoping to be considered alot to dog sit if I can answer any questions please let me know hope to fulfill your needs have an open door policy thank you for considering me as your dog sitter take care
14. Sam E.
“So trustworthy! My dog loves Sam and Brad. I have used both of them to pet sit for us when we were out of town several times and it was easy to verify that they did exactly what I asked and my Vizsla loved being with them. They walked him, fed him, dispensed his medication and played with him. I felt very comfortable leaving Dakota because I knew he was being well cared for. I highly recommend either and both of of them to care for your pets.”
15. Denise G.
“Denise has been watching my animals for several years. She is not only reliable and trustworthy but also genuinely passionate about animals. Her extensive experience sets her apart from others. Denise personalizes her approach to pet care. She takes the time to understand each pet's unique needs, routines, and preferences, ensuring that they receive the individual attention and care they deserve. Whether it's feeding, walking, playing, or providing companionship, Denise goes above and beyond to ensure the well-being and happiness of the pets in her care, thus I highly recommend her services.”
16. Alexis G.
“Alexis has been caring for our dogs for over 3 years. Our dogs require medications and extra care and she always provides everything they need including treats and playtime. I highly recommend Alexis for your pet care needs.”
17. Savanna P.
About: I’ve taken care of animals of all kinds since I was 16. I am capable of giving medicine, staying overnights, and anything else needed! I love pet sitting, as it connects me with so many new animals I currently work part time at Harbor Freight , but my shifts are usually close to five hours. If given enough time in advance, I can take off a few days if necessary to play with your pets! I have five big dogs at home, who play safely in a fenced in yard. I keep an eye on them every time they are outside, and sometimes I’ll even sit outside with them when it’s nice out, just like I do with my clients dogs
18. Kiara E.
About: I have over 10 years of experience taking care of dogs. I can walk, feed, train, play with and check in with your beloved pets. I am currently an online graduate student so I have plenty of time to tend to your pets needs. My schedule is flexible, so don’t hesitate to reach out! At the time I am offering check ins and walks - with potential of expanding soon. I have leashes, collars, harnesses, and plenty of experience walking all breeds!
19. Isaac A.
About: Was raised from birth learning and caring for all types of animals! Horses, snakes, dogs, you name it! Experience with basic dog training. I Always volunteer to do dog training at my local humane societies in hope to get them adopted much faster. Making the future families a bit less stressed for when they take them home. Studied animal science for 2 years before changing my major. I'm available whenever you need me! Just a call away and I will happily take care of your fur babies. Gladly to provide walking,feeding, training you name it. I'm happy to help. I have a fenced in yard with lots of space to have fun in! I have a lovely 5 year old labradoodle thats patient and LOVES to play. I also bike my dog for daily exercise. Happy to teach any animal to bike with me.
20. Elizabeth A.
About: I have sitting experience with only family for two years and loved it. I love meeting new pets and decided to help out other families I have a full time job and will be able to care for the pets before and after work. Willing to work out a specific schedule if able When taking care of pets I love outside time with them. I always listen to what pet owners tell me about their pets as each as their own personalities.
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Cat sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a cat sitter in Oakland on Rover as of May 2025 was about $20 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A cat sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your and your cat’s needs.
As of May 2025, there are 105 cat sitters in Oakland. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect cat sitter near you. As a reminder, cat sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your cat’s safety.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple cat sitters about your booking. Typically, 91% of Oakland cat sitters respond in under an hour.
Cat sitters in Oakland have an average of 18 years of experience. Cat sitters with repeat customers have an average of 7 repeat clients. Experience can vary from cat sitter to cat sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare cat sitters in Oakland.
Do you simply need someone to stop by and play, feed, and scoop? Oakland cat sitters are happy to take care of your cat while you’re at work, on vacation, or unavailable for the day, even if all you need is a quick drop-in! Your cat sitter will stop by to feed, play with, and snuggle your cat as many times a day as you like. And the best part? Your cat gets to stay on their home turf.
There are 105 cat sitters in Oakland on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your cat! In Oakland, 96% of cat sitters offer daily exercise, 96% offer medication administration, and 88% have experience with senior cats and cats with special needs. We know each cat is unique and may have specific care instructions. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect cat sitter near you. As a reminder, cat sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your cat’s safety.
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