House Sitting in Oakland
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1. Anna H.

“Anna has been great with Beau!!! She adapted to his quirkiness almost immediately. She gave me daily updates and was always responsive. I wpuld recommend her to anyone that is in a need for their pets.”


2. Jaclyn P.

“Jaclyn went above and beyond! She took such good care of our dogs while we were away! One of our dogs was having bad anxiety and she did everything to help him calm down. Her communication was great and we will be reaching out in the future!”


3. Elisa Taylor Y.

“Taylor sent detailed updates throughout her stay with Moose and Maggie, including pictures. She also picked up around the house, which was much appreciated! I had no doubt my pups were well cared for while I was out of town!”


4. Piper P.
“I can’t recommend Piper enough! Piper is a lover of animals and is a great communicator. She’s taken care of my 3 cats and my dog many times over the last 6 years. Having the peace of mind of a responsible pet sitter and coming home to happy pets is priceless. Highly recommend!”


5. Ashley W.
“Ashley does a fantastic job with my senior dog. It has always taken quite an effort to get him to be okay with new people coming into the house. He trusted her and okay around her from day one. Now he gets so excited when he sees her car pulls up. She has been very patient with him and gave him assurance enough to gain the confidence he needed to feel safe around her. He requires lots of patience and often needs help getting around, and she's been great at helping him as needed. She always makes sure he has everything he needs and feels safe and loved.”


6. MaKenzy B.

“MaKenzy did a great job with my baby. He was well taken care of and happy.”


7. Andrew I.

“Thanks so much for coming to our rescue at such short notice. The dogs were so happy. I loved the photo session with the boys. Glad we found you.”


8. Mary H.

“Mary was super sweet and took great care of my dogs. She even sent pics which I thought was great while we were away. I will continue to book her anytime I need a dog sitter!!! 5 stars!!!!!”


9. Danielle N.

“Danielle was amazing. I had complete peace of mind while she was caring for our pup. She sent updates and pictures. Will definitely book with her again if we need it!”


10. Sarah S.

“Sarah was amazing! It's easy to tell when someone hasn't been around quite as much as you'd hoped, especially if you have a particularly anxious dog. However, it was evident that Sarah had spent a ton of time with our girl and took as good care of her as we do. I'd recommend Sarah to anyone in need of a dog sitter and definitely plan to book again in the future when in need of dog sitting services.”


11. 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.”


12. Heather H.
“Heather is my best friend and I have known her for my entire life, 28 years to be exact. She has been an animal lover her entire life and we really have related on that for as long as I can remember. Heather grew up taking care of her families dogs as well as other pets including guinea pigs, hamsters, fish, rabbits, and cats. Heather currently owns three dogs of her own, a Chihuahua and two pitt bulls. To say that all of her dogs are loved and cared for would be an understatement. Heather treats her dogs like they are her children and you can tell they are her babies by how well mannered they are and how sweet and happy they are. On top of Heather loving and caring for animals, she is one of the most responsible individuals that I know. She has always been on time or early anytime we meet up for dinner or just to hang out. Every job that Heather has had in her life, she maintained for years and moved up the ladder. She has never been fired from a job and has actually received awards for her achievements. When she worked for Bebe at the wolfchase mall, she went from floor sales to a manager position as well as receiving top sales awards on multiple occasions. She currently works for FedEx as a sales rep and just last October was awarded an all-expense paid vacation for an entire week to Hawaii for her work accomplishments. The point that I am trying to make by saying all of this, is that Heather is dependable and reliable, a hard worker, caring, lovable, responsible, etc. I promise that if you decide on Heather to watch and take care of your animals, you will not regret it and you and your animals will make a friend in the process. I love her to death and I know you will too!”


13. Melissa H.

“Melissa came to the house early Sunday morning to be with Tootsie and Gizmo. She stayed with them until Saturday evening. They were well cared for. Thank you very much, Melissa.”


14. 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.


15. Presley S.

“Presley is amazing! Our kitty’s first time being left alone overnight, and he is a very social boy. Presley took such great care of him he forgave us immediately for leaving him. Not even sure he noticed we left! We will definitely be calling on Presley again whenever we leave town!”


16. Avery C.

“Had a wonderful experience with Avery! My dogs loved her, as did we!!”


17. Virginia M.
“Virginia is so loving to all the animals she encounters! She loves cats, but is good with dogs too! I’ve had her cat-sit for me a few times, and she made sure my cranky feline was fed, had plenty of water, a clean litter box, and was well loved on and adored! She even played with him, and she developed a deep bond with him. Your four legged hairy baby (cat or dog) is in good and loving hands with Virginia!”


18. Katherine K.

“Katherine stayed in our home for a week taking care of our two dogs, Dak and Reuben. She took great care of our boys and the house. Katherine is very responsive and loved on our boys all week. We would definitely book with Katherine again:)”


19. Sophia P.

“Sophia took wonderful care of our Gracie! Thank you!!”


20. Samantha M.
About: I have taken care of animals since either was a teenager. I had a dog walking service when I was in high school. I now love to take care of your sweet babies as if they were My own babies. Hello everyone. I am a stay at home wife. I personally have 2 cat, 2 dogs, a gerbil and chickens. I have a wide knowledge of taking care of pets. Reptiles, small animals, cat, dogs, and some farm life. I have a open available I will do anything you tell me to do for your babies. I will make sure they are comfortable and safe. In my home I would only sit a cat.
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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 $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 Mar 2025, there are 267 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, 90% 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 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.
