House Sitting Ralph Bunche

“Akiko is incredible! She’s taken care of our dog Quinten many times now and even stayed with him for a week while we were away and did an amazing job. Q is a blind rescue and can be challenging with strangers but Akiko made him and us so comfortable with lots of updates and walks! Can’t wait for her to come back! Thanks Akiko!!”

Sammy C.

“Christina saved the day with a last-minute change in request for dog sitting - she went out of her way to do a meet and greet the day before and to ensure that she had all the information needed to give Odelia the best care. So grateful!”

Colette G.

“Trustworthy sitter that was super flexible with our schedule and attentive to our pup’s needs! House was spotless and dog was happy upon our arrival home. Will definitely plan to invite again!”

Carmen C.

About: Hi everyone, I work in mental/behavioral health and am saving up for graduate school! I am very passionate about animals, especially dogs and cats. I moved to California from the Netherlands a few years ago. I am looking for new pet sitting clients in the East Bay or San Francisco. I can do overnight pet sitting as well as walks or visits during the day. I also live right by Lake Merritt so if you live nearby, I’d love to take your dog on walks around the lake. A full loop around the lake takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes (a little over 3 miles). I can pick up and drop off your dog at your house. I have several years experience in cat sitting as well as several years dog sitting and dog walking (middle-aged Labrador, middle-aged German Shepard mix, and puppy Border Collie). I work swing shift (roughly from 3-11pm) on Sunday-Thursday. So, I’m available for drop-in visits or walks during the morning/early afternoon. On Fridays and Saturdays, I might have availability but sometimes I have plans. Please just reach out to check if I’m available on those days! I can’t have pets at my apartment but at clients’ homes, we can play with toys, or we can walk around the neighborhood or to a nearby park. I like to know a little bit about them before I care for them so that I can try to make them feel comfortable being around me.

“Laura took fantastic care of our dog Athena! She sent lots of fun pictures of Athena while she was house sitting and left our house spotless. She was friendly and easy to communicate with throughout the booking process and during her stay. I highly recommend Laura and will definitely ask her to take care of Athena again!”

Genevieve P.

“Ty loves Maya and she is reliable and flexible!”

Lauren T.

“Agnes is friendly attentive responsible and communicative. Our pets and our home were respected, very well cared, for during our week away. We would be happy to have Agnes in our home and caring for our pets again!”

Kaya S.

About: I have my doctorate in clinical psychology and love animals. I am not allowed to have my own pet so I love to pet sit! I am currently transitioning from internship to post doc and have a lot of time on my hands. Flexible in scheduling and happy to help when needed! I always make sure to follow the instructions left by the owner & give lots and lots of care and love to the pet I am sitting!

“Wow! What an incredible sitter Hong was. This is the first time I have ever been away from my fur babies and not worried once. She was so communicative the entire time and I came back to happy dogs and a pristine house. If I could give her 10 stars I would! Thank you again Hong. ❤️”

Brittany S.

“Alix did an excellent job taking care of Cassie. She was prompt and friendly and very responsible. When our plane was delayed, she was very sympathetic and stayed longer than requested to make sure our dog, who has separation anxiety, was not left alone too long. We will definitely be using her again.”

Ariel W.

“I was so grateful that Cassandra and her daughter (who’s also on Rover) watched my dog, Shaya, after a very last minute cancellation from another sitter. Shaya can be nervous and a bit reactive, but was immediately comfortable with both, and they each clearly have a lot of experience with dogs. They sent regular photos and videos and took beautiful care of my home. I wouldn’t hesitate to hire them again.”

Stephanie P.

“Laura was great! Spent the day with our new puppy who was experiencing some separation anxiety while we worked. Responded to our request quickly and was able to accommodate us on less than 24 hours notice. Ember took to her immediately. Will definitely book Laura again.”

Leslie J.

About: I enjoyed house-sitting for various friends and family through college. I grew up owning a dog, and my ASD-focused high school had a weekly dog class requirement that, in addition to simple training classes, used dogs as a metaphor for understanding nonverbal communication. Because of that, I can easily intuit how animals are feeling in a given moment. I always approach cats and dogs with a calm persona, trying to meet them on their level. Happy to be either a cuddle buddy or a meal ticket! I was recently laid off from my 9-5, and I’ve decided to switch my gears for a while. I’m available almost full-time. However, I am a freelance musician with an infrequent and unpredictable performance schedule. I’ll always strive to keep my availability as up-to-date as possible to avoid any potential surprises. As I stated previously, I’m always working to make any animal feel safe around me, and that they can trust me. When I first meet a cat or dog, I always kneel to meet them at their level. At home, I live simply. I’m not ashamed to call myself a homebody. I do practice frequently, but I can take measures to greatly reduce my volume or simply avoid practice during an extended stay, pending any future gigs. I live in a condo right on the estuary, with a walking path that leads right to Jack London Sq. There are other dog owners in the building. It’s a good community, and right by Estuary Park. I may not have a backyard, but it’s a darn good compromise.

“Very reliable sitter. We’ve booked with Vanclee multiple times and Hampton is always well taken care of. Communication is consistent, dependable, and it gives us peace of mind knowing Hampton is in good hands. Highly recommend.”

Mario G.

“Ryan is an exceptional pet sitter. He’s professional diligent friendly and he loves animals. Our dog Sammy is very particular about whom he likes and Sammy loves Ryan. It’s very hard for me to leave my dog when we travel. However I never worry when Ryan is caring for him. When we return it’s obvious Sammy has been well cared for and well loved by Ryan.”

Arlene H.

“Emily was great with our 7 month old puppy. She arrived right on time, communicated great before and during the booking. Emily was respectful with the place and was so nice to us and Tango. Happy to request Emily to take care of our dog again.”

Kyle M.

About: I’ve taken care of family’s and friends’ pets anywhere from puppies to older dogs, and also larger dogs like huskies. I respect every household’s rules for caring for their pets, and ensure the pets are safe, healthy, and happy! Currently at home full-time, so very flexible and open to caring for your pets when you need a break or have travel / social engagements! I can keep a crate in my home and live right on Lake Merritt with a large grass pasture just across the street by the lake where I would take dogs to. Walking around the lake/grass is a fan favorite!

About: I love taking care of animals, not just dogs. I really enjoy walking and being outside in nature with dogs. I am very patient and happy to train puppies to learn their basic commands like sit and stay. I have taken care of older dogs too. Walking, feeding, overnight sitting, visit and play time. No matter day and night, my schedule is flexible as long as I know ahead of time. I am very careful to follow any owner instructions. I am also very respectful of other's homes and belongings and will treat your pet with care and kindness.

“From our initial meet and greet, Manuel’s communication was prompt, clear, and great, which immediately made us feel comfortable leaving Hampton in his care. Hampton had a vet appointment the day of the sitting and was still coming down from the effects of sedation, and Manuel handled him with such patience and care. Hampton also requires several medications on a regular schedule, and Manuel didn’t flinch. He made sure everything was given as instructed and really showed that he cared about keeping Hampton comfortable and safe. Manuel communicated with us regularly throughout the stay and sent pictures and videos, which gave us so much peace of mind. He even got up around 3 AM to let Hampton outside—which is totally Hampton being Hampton 😂. He can be a bit of a rebel and was probably trying to look for us! Manuel took it all in stride. He was attentive, reliable, caring, communicative, and everything you could ask for in a sitter. We felt completely comfortable knowing Hampton was in great hands and would absolutely recommend Manuel.”

Mario G.

About: I've been working with dogs of a variety of ages and breeds to add to my income, providing house sitting and dogwalking. I'm happy to help with routine duties and can discuss your pet's needs. I have a part-time remote schedule and am interested in discussing drop-ins or walks from 10-2 on weekdays. I can rearrange work to provide flexible support on request. I can provide drop-ins or walks, according to client instructions. I am not providing care in my own home currently, but I can travel to clients.