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“Kelci did such a wonderful job! She was incredibly attentive and noticed when the litter needed to be taken out outside of its normal schedule! She sent me so many photos and was sure to play with my kitties a ton! I highly recommend and will be using her again!!”
“Jamie was absolutely wonderful! She went above and beyond what we expected and allowed me to really relax while on vacation. My cats adored her. Even my little scaredy cat (afraid of his own shadow) came out for her. I will definitely be using her in the future.”
“Nikki has been my sitter fir kitties fir a few years now and I can always depend on her to get all the pets taken care of! I even added a couple of goldfish ponds recently and she was very accommodating with feeding them and adding plants that I had ordered! She's really the best! Thank you Nikki!”
“We are so thankful we found Charisma to care for our cats! She was very thorough and kept great communication with me! She also sent the BEST pictures. We will be booking with her again!”
“Jayleene was a huge relief for us going on vacation and leaving our cats. She updated us both visits when she got there. We have one cat that doesn’t really care to be social and our other one is the social butterfly. Her son came along and in the photos, he looked so happy and Mikasa was being so sweet with him. Thank you so much. Will definitely be using her services again!”
“Ashley helped check-in on my cat for a couple days and was fantastic!! Really easy to communicate with and get a hold of, followed all instructions perfectly, and made me feel really comfortable! She sent photos after each visit and went above and beyond! Thank you so much girl! 😽”
About: Providing a stress free environment from a stay at home nana. I would love to create a home away from home for your beloved fur baby. Life long love for animals. I work from home so can accommodate to your fur babies schedule. My home is quiet and easy to navigate for any pet that may have anxiety. My backyard is fenced in and can provide plenty of room for activity. I usually let my chihuahua out every hour or so, or give him the option to go out. He generally likes to stay under his blanket a majority of the day though. He does get along well with other dogs, as he has lived with larger dogs previously.
“5 stars! I have never left my cats with a sitter before and Ashley was great! By the second day I was so comfortable that I had totally forgotten she was dropping in on them lol. She sent pictures and updates every day! Thank you so much, Ashley! I'll totally contact her again if I need help!”
About: I've always had pets of all kinds. Currently 2 dogs, 2 cats, and a lizard. This is a fantastic way to get out of the house and to get exercise. It's the best way to pep up any day! I work M-F, but am available all hours on wkends, and before 6am/after 4pm through the week. I do not have children. Only pets so my schedule is extremely flexible with the exception of work hours. Always follow the rules given, do not touch and respect the clients home and what is inside of it. Clean up after the pet, and ensure I go above and beyond what is requested.
About: I’ve been caring for animals for 6 years. I have experience mainly in a veterinary setting as a technician and an animal caretaker! I am experienced with giving medications, cleaning, walking, and bathing your pets. I currently work part time at a veterinary clinic . On the days that I work I will be available from 4am to 7am and anytime after 6pm Drop ins- first I will let your pets out/take them on a walk before coming back inside for a break before eating a meal. Lastly I will take them back out before I leave!
About: I've cared for animals, small and large for almost 20 years! If you need someone you can trust, I'm right around the corner! Give me a chance to earn your trust with your furbabies! I am a stay at home mom of 3! Whatever schedule I do have, we can work around! I love animals! Give me a call! I am willing to watch your pets in your home or mine! I live in a house with a large yard so they would have plenty of room to run around and play! Let me know if you would like me to keep your pet while you go out of town!
About: I’ve had family dogs since I was 10, including a golden retriever, labs, a shihtzu and a cattle dog. I also dogsit consistently for family friends and take care of their German shepherd, golden retriever and toy poodle. I’m a college student who has evening classes starting at 4:45. Everything before that time is clear for me and I don’t mind early mornings! I live in an apartment complex but there’s plenty of grass and an enclosed play area. Across the road there is a small park with lots of open space and geese I can take your pup to.
“Carlos recently watched my niece’s cat and it was a positive experience. He responded to my booking and messages, met us at our hotel for pick up and drop off and sent us some cute pictures. He was flexible, friendly, reliable and responsive. Would use Carlos again for future pet sitting.”
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Kelci T.Star Sitter
“Kelci did such a wonderful job! She was incredibly attentive and noticed when the litter needed to be taken out outside of its normal schedule! She sent me so many photos and was sure to play with my kitties a ton! I highly recommend and will be using her again!!”
Amy P.
Star Sitter
“My fur baby loves Amy! This is my 3rd time to book and won’t be my last. I can travel at ease knowing my home & my fur baby are taken care of.”
Jamie S.
“Jamie was absolutely wonderful! She went above and beyond what we expected and allowed me to really relax while on vacation. My cats adored her. Even my little scaredy cat (afraid of his own shadow) came out for her. I will definitely be using her in the future.”
S. Denise D.
“Denise has always been an amazing sitter. We have used for years and she has always taken the greatest care of our pets. We cannot recommend her enough.”
Nikki O.
“Nikki has been my sitter fir kitties fir a few years now and I can always depend on her to get all the pets taken care of! I even added a couple of goldfish ponds recently and she was very accommodating with feeding them and adding plants that I had ordered! She's really the best! Thank you Nikki!”
Charisma M.Star Sitter
“We are so thankful we found Charisma to care for our cats! She was very thorough and kept great communication with me! She also sent the BEST pictures. We will be booking with her again!”
Jayleene C.
“Jayleene was a huge relief for us going on vacation and leaving our cats. She updated us both visits when she got there. We have one cat that doesn’t really care to be social and our other one is the social butterfly. Her son came along and in the photos, he looked so happy and Mikasa was being so sweet with him. Thank you so much. Will definitely be using her services again!”
Ashley B.
“Ashley helped check-in on my cat for a couple days and was fantastic!! Really easy to communicate with and get a hold of, followed all instructions perfectly, and made me feel really comfortable! She sent photos after each visit and went above and beyond! Thank you so much girl! 😽”
Mikal B.
“You would be lucky to get Miki as your pet sitter. She spent a few days watching my corgi and I'm pretty sure he had the time of his life. He requires a lot of attention so she made sure to give tons of snuggles even though he leaves hair everywhere. She has a lovely home and fenced in yard so he had plenty of space to roam and play. She is very reliable and compassionate.”
Ashley A.
“5 stars! I have never left my cats with a sitter before and Ashley was great! By the second day I was so comfortable that I had totally forgotten she was dropping in on them lol. She sent pictures and updates every day! Thank you so much, Ashley! I'll totally contact her again if I need help!”
Hollye S.
About: I've always had pets of all kinds. Currently 2 dogs, 2 cats, and a lizard. This is a fantastic way to get out of the house and to get exercise. It's the best way to pep up any day! I work M-F, but am available all hours on wkends, and before 6am/after 4pm through the week. I do not have children. Only pets so my schedule is extremely flexible with the exception of work hours. Always follow the rules given, do not touch and respect the clients home and what is inside of it. Clean up after the pet, and ensure I go above and beyond what is requested.
Valerie E.
“Valerie took great care of our cats while we were away. Glad we could book her again while we were traveling.”
Nevaeh S.
“Nevaeh has always had a real love of animals. So much so that she has spent time as a volunteer at the Brazoria County Animal Shelter as well as working as a veterinarian technician for two different local veterinarians. Nevaeh takes great care of her own husky/lab mix and has cared for her friends pets when needed as well.”
Chelsie C.
“Chelsie was wonderful, she took excellent care of our two dogs and the cats. I would recommend her and use her again.”
Serenity R.
About: I've cared for animals, small and large for almost 20 years! If you need someone you can trust, I'm right around the corner! Give me a chance to earn your trust with your furbabies! I am a stay at home mom of 3! Whatever schedule I do have, we can work around! I love animals! Give me a call! I am willing to watch your pets in your home or mine! I live in a house with a large yard so they would have plenty of room to run around and play! Let me know if you would like me to keep your pet while you go out of town!
Yeva D.
About: I’ve had family dogs since I was 10, including a golden retriever, labs, a shihtzu and a cattle dog. I also dogsit consistently for family friends and take care of their German shepherd, golden retriever and toy poodle. I’m a college student who has evening classes starting at 4:45. Everything before that time is clear for me and I don’t mind early mornings! I live in an apartment complex but there’s plenty of grass and an enclosed play area. Across the road there is a small park with lots of open space and geese I can take your pup to.
Kelli K.
“Kelli was simply great with the brother and sister kittens. She was on time and took plenty of pictures.”
Jocelyn P.
“Jocelyn took great care of my cats! And always kept me updated about how they were doing”
Sandy S.
“Sandy was very good with dropping in on our pet dogs x2. She took time with them and cleaned up after them from the food mess to outdoors. Definitely trustworthy person to care for our pets!”
Carlos A.
“Carlos recently watched my niece’s cat and it was a positive experience. He responded to my booking and messages, met us at our hotel for pick up and drop off and sent us some cute pictures. He was flexible, friendly, reliable and responsive. Would use Carlos again for future pet sitting.”
Oakland cat parents share their Rover experiences
Jayleene was a huge relief for us going on vacation and leaving our cats. She updated us both visits when she got there. We have one cat that doesn’t really care to be social and our other one is the social butterfly. Her son came along and in the photos, he looked so happy and Mikasa was being so sweet with him. Thank you so much. Will definitely be using her services again!
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The median cost per night for cat sitting in Oakland is $18
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Sitters in Oakland average 5 repeat cat sitting clients
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Frequently asked questions about Rover
Cat sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a cat sitter in Oakland on Rover as of Aug 2025 was about $18 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 Aug 2025, there are 25 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, 92% of Oakland cat sitters respond in under an hour.
Cat sitters with repeat customers have an average of 5 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 25 cat sitters in Oakland on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your cat! We understand that each cat is unique and may require specific 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.
Yes! Cat sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your cat sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your cat sitter has access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals. In the rare event of any issues during a booking, rest easy knowing your cat is covered by the Rover Guarantee reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care.
Note: If your cat 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 cat sitting service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your cat sitter’s cancellation policy.
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