Pet Sitting & Drop Ins In School

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Sitter Profile Image: Melissa G.
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Melissa G.
$28
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5.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews
1 repeat client
5 years of experience
School, Oakland, CA, 94602

About: Hi I am a vet assistant that is trying to help the community and pet parents who love their fur babies as much as I do! I know finding care can be stressful as it requires a lot of trust, so I want to be able to provide that for pet parents and give a peace of mind. As a vet assistant I can keep a closer eye on abnormalities and notice signs for any serious illness, I also have much experience with cats and dogs as I have 6 cats of my own and 2 chihuahuas. I hope to care for your babies and help you guys out! I currently work overnights so I am able to provide care and love to your baby early morning and evening before night shifts. ❤️ Breakfast and dinner with them is my specialty haha All my babies are fully vaccinated and on flea/tick prevention so they won’t transmit any diseases or fleas and I always carry a clean pair of shoes and clothes with me so I don’t transfer anything to your babies.

Sitter Profile Image: Madeline B.
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Madeline B.
$39
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
193 reviews
81 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Oakland, CA, 94602

Madeline was fantastic with my dear old dog. The photos she sent during her time taking care of him were very thoughtful. He was very relaxed when I returned home, clear evidence that he was well cared for.

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Sitter Profile Image: Vania C.
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Vania C.
$38
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
2 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Allendale, Oakland, CA, 94619

Vania was awesome!!! I needed someone last minute and she came through. She was great with my two pitbulls and treated them like queens. She was always on time and very communicative with pictures. I strongly recommend and will be using her in the future.

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Renea Z.
Sitter Profile Image: Melina B.
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Melina B.
$43
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
88 reviews
25 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Tuxedo, Oakland, CA, 94606

Melina did such a great job drooping in and feeding my elderly cat, Momo. She was prompt with timing and sent lots of pictures and updates. I could tell that Momo really liked her 🥰 would definitely recommend Melina to anyone!!

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Bridgette P.
Sitter Profile Image: Torie S.
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Torie S.
$35
total per visit
15 years of experience
Oakland, CA, 94602

About: I’ve cared for dogs and cats for friends, family, neighbors, and coworkers for years and genuinely love being around animals. I’m dependable, communicative, and attentive to each pet’s personality and routine. I’m comfortable with walks, feeding schedules, administering basic medications, playtime, crate routines, and giving pets extra patience and attention so they feel safe and comfortable while you’re away. I understand how important trust and communication are, so I always make sure owners receive regular updates and photos. I work full-time during the week but have flexibility in my schedule for pet care before and after work, on weekends, and for check-ins throughout the week depending on location. Pet care fits naturally into my routine because I genuinely enjoy spending time with animals, staying active, and making sure pets feel comfortable, cared for, and loved while their owners are away. I’m reliable, communicative, and committed to keeping consistent routines for feeding, walks, medications, and playtime. I understand how important it is to trust someone with your pet and home, so I prioritize safety, communication, and consistency. I take time to learn each pet’s routine, personality, and comfort level to help them feel secure and stress-free. I keep owners updated with photos and messages, closely follow feeding and medication instructions, and always make sure pets are supervised, comfortable, and cared for with patience and attention. In clients’ homes, I’m respectful, clean, dependable, and focused on maintaining a calm environment for pets.

Sitter Profile Image: Melvonne S.
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Melvonne S.
$23
total per visit
10 years of experience
Glenview, Oakland, CA, 94602

About: Friends have asked me to care for their fur babies at numerous times in my life. I'll make sure your pet is cared for like my own. I'm open to giving medication, if necessary. From pups/kittens to senior care, I can manage them all. I want to help pet owners during my free time. Since I currently don't own pets at this time, I've decided to help those who are. I work full-time, but sometimes I have more time weekdays as well. Generally, I'm pretty open on weekends and after 3:30pm during the week. Since I don't currently have my own pets, I'm gonna provide great care to yours! I enjoy taking dogs for walks. I live near an amazing park. Making your pet feel comfortable and happy is important. Once trust is built, all will be well.

Sitter Profile Image: Anais D.
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Anais D.
$43
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
128 reviews
36 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Oakland, Oakland, CA, 94602

Anais was awesome with our pups! My gals are old but still peppy, strong, and sometimes over exuberant. She took great care with both but especially Cookie who recently had surgery. I look forward to booking another visit with her again!

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Sandra C.
Sitter Profile Image: Elyse G.
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Elyse G.
$28
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
12 reviews
8 repeat clients
2 years of experience
Upper Dimond, Oakland, CA, 94602

Elyse is so on top of things. She asked me questions and did a great job of what I’m asking for. I would like to have her back to take care my cat next time.

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Lijie Z.
Sitter Profile Image: Shivani B.
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Shivani B.
$28
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
14 reviews
2 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Oakland, CA, 94602

About: Hi! My name is Shivani and I am experienced animal sitter and walker for 10 plus years now! I have always been around and genuinely loved animals, especially dogs with all of my heart and soul! With my experience and background, let me help you feel secure leaving your beloved pet/family member for a period of time. I'm here to bond and love your animal, as much as you do, in your absence. Every animal has their own personalities and needs, and I make it my mission to find out all about them to make sure your pet is as happy and loved as possible! I will do everything in my power to work with you and ensure the best care for you loved ones! I'm ready to love your dogs! I am a TV and Film producer and Art Director who has a deep love for working with animals. I have a flexible schedule that I control and have long standing pet sitting clients that I’ve had for years. I love the time that I get to spend with your animals and build my schedule around your individual pets needs. Spending time to bond with your animals is very important to me! Getting to know your pet’s personality and individual needs is my highest priority I like to spend as much time with them as they will allow me and also give them the space they need.

Sitter Profile Image: Tyler R.
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Tyler R.
$35
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
148 reviews
53 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Oakland, CA, 94601

Thank you Tyler! Izzy show how comfortable he is with you. Tail wags and chillin before we walk out the door. Folks - your fur baby is in great hands with Tyler!

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Sitter Profile Image: Haylee R.
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Haylee R.
$35
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
95 reviews
41 repeat clients
26 years of experience
Harrington, Oakland, CA, 94601

Haylee was AWESOME! So understanding of irritating kitty behavior and she went above and beyond!! You can’t find better than Haylee - wouldn’t hesitate to book again!

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Beth J.
Sitter Profile Image: Ericka S.
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Ericka S.
$23
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
2 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Glenview, Oakland, CA, 94602

About: Hello! I’m Ericka I have always had dogs growing up as a child and my love and respect for them has grown even more as an adult. I have 3 years experience dog walking for friends and neighbors. I offer energetic walks ensuring your pup gets plenty of exercise. I focus on safety while also checking pavement temperatures. I know that a great walk is the highlight of a dog’s day and I will treat your pup as if they were my own. I can’t wait to meet new fur babies. I am available for recurring walks or one offs any day of the week. Mid mornings 9:30 am until the evening 7:00 pm. I have a good sized fenced yard for dogs to run around. Lucy, my Golden Retriever is very sweet and friendly and is a great companion for other pups.

Sitter Profile Image: Sydney C.
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Sydney C.
$23
total per visit
1 repeat client
20 years of experience
Upper Laurel, Oakland, CA, 94619

About: Have you ever wanted your dog to have the comfort of a 5-Star vacation experience with the trust of an experienced pup-lover right in your community? I’ve set up my ADU to be your dog’s private BnB oasis! It’s a totally separate space (just like a BnB), therefore your pet would have no interaction with my dogs. Your dog’s climate-controlled space is equipped with everything needed to make them comfortable during their stay - beds, toys, blankets, and backyard. I work from home, so I’m able to spend plenty of time with them and do whatever is needed for them to have a comfortable home away from home❤️ A little about me: Hi! My name is Sydney and I’ve had dogs my whole life. I have experience caring for cats (including medication administration) and I have also fostered over 40 dogs in my home, so I have experience with all ages and breeds ❤️ As mentioned, your pet would have their own space separate from my dogs, but I do have two small rescue pups! I have one senior 12-pound girl named Mooncake and a 17-pound boy named Toast and they are the loves of my life!! I love pet-sitting! I’m very responsible, dependable, and can be flexible to meet your dog’s specific needs. Whether it’s dog-sitting, dog walking pr cat care, I would love to meet your pet and provide exercise and a fun, loving place to stay while you’re gone! Send me a message with a little more info about you and your bestie and we can set up a time to meet. Can’t wait to meet you! :) I work from home, so I can be somewhat flexible with timing for cat care, dogstting and dog walks! I prefer walking in the evening before it gets dark but let me know your ideal timing and we can work around it. For cat care and walking, I would want to know more about your specific pet but also how to enter the home safely to ensure your pet doesn’t escape as I come in.

Sitter Profile Image: Ananda S.
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Ananda S.
$26
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
55 reviews
12 repeat clients
9 years of experience
Oakland, CA, 94606

Ananda was thorough and reliable and seemed like she had a good time with my sweet boy.

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Sitter Profile Image: Maia N.
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Maia N.
$37
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
116 reviews
28 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Leona Heights, Oakland, CA, 94619

Very appreciative of Maia taking great care of my dog Daisy during her check in! Greatly appreciated the updates and Daisy seemed to get along with Maia from the start.

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Karla G.
Sitter Profile Image: Ailyn  A.
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Ailyn A.
$34
total per visit
4.5 out of 5 stars
2 reviews
1 repeat client
7 years of experience
Upper Peralta Creek-Bartlett, Oakland, CA, 94602

About: Hello! I’ve been caring for pets on Wag since 2019 and bring over seven years of experience from vet hospitals, shelters, and equine rehab. Animals have always been my passion, and I treat every pet like my own—with patience, love, and attention. At home, I’m kept busy (and happy!) by my two bunnies and a cat. 🐾🫶🏼 I currently attend school full time but always can make something work! I will always make sure to do all In my power to accommodate your needs and my schedule so we’re all happy! 🙂 I care for your pets as you would, accommodating to their needs as well as making sure they’re comfortable and happy and follow through with your step by step care instructions. 🥰

Sitter Profile Image: Qishu Z.
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Qishu Z.
$35
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
96 reviews
33 repeat clients
23 years of experience
Trestle Glen, Oakland, CA, 94610

Qishu was great! She helped us out last minute on walk/feeding our two pups. She sent lots of great pics and we could tell they were well taken care of even though we’ve never before had a walker come that we hadn’t met prior.

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Sitter Profile Image: Katherine B.
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Katherine B.
$35
total per visit
8 years of experience
Oakmore, Oakland, CA, 94602

About: I am a dog lover and lived with dogs my whole life. I have taken care of dogs on and off for the past 8 years including boarding, house-stays, and walks. I currently have pretty flexible schedule and can make my hours fit for you - if there is a time conflict I will make sure to inform you and propose another time (if applicable). I cannot currently board dogs in my home (my dog is going through cancer treatment), but I am happy to do house-stays or walks. I ensure pets have their boundaries respected and I will ask plenty of questions to understand your pet’s personality and potential reactivity.

Sitter Profile Image: Jennifer L.
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Jennifer L.
$39
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
284 reviews
89 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Oakland, CA, 94611

Responded super fast to our inquiry and was great with our doggies 😊 provided ample updates throughout the drop in which was much appreciated!

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Sitter Profile Image: Kayla G.
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Kayla G.
$34
total per visit
10 years of experience
Upper Laurel, Oakland, CA, 94619

About: Hi! Animals have always been a big part of my life, and I have experience caring for dogs and cats of all sizes, ages, and personalities, including senior, anxious, and high-energy pets. At home, I currently have two small dogs, Wallace (14) and Tofu (7), along with my cat Luna (9), so I understand how important it is to find someone you can truly trust with your pets and their routines. I'm especially comfortable with: - Senior dog & cat care - Giving medication - High-energy dogs who need extra engagement - Anxious or shy pets who need patience and calm energy - Positive reinforcement and treat-based training I'm not a professional trainer, but I genuinely enjoy working with dogs on basic skills, confidence, and engagement through positive reinforcement. If your dog is treat motivated, I'd love to incorporate little training moments into walks or drop-ins (with your permission of course!). I have a flexible schedule and am available Monday–Friday from 7am–6pm, which allows me to give your pets lots of attention, consistency, and care. Whether your pet needs a calm companion, extra playtime, a slow walk, or just someone patient and attentive to check in on them, I'd love to help! I know pets are family, and I'll always do my best to make them feel safe, understood, and cared for while you're away 🐾 I have a very flexible schedule and am available Monday-Friday from 7am-6pm for walks, drop-ins, and enrichment time. I'm able to give pets consistent attention and adjust to their routines as needed. I focus on keeping your pet's routine as consistent and stress-free as possible while you're away. I'll follow your instructions closely, including feeding, medication, and walk routines. I'm patient, attentive, and always prioritize your pet's safety and comfort, both in your home and on walks.

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Sarah has consistently been a great cat sitter. My cat has a lot of play aggression and takes time to warm up to people, and I appreciate her patience with him. I always come home to a content cat when she sits for him!

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Jennifer B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Maricruz kindly stepped in to cover a day caring for our cats while we were gone! She communicated openly, was careful to follow what I’d asked, and she got one of our shy cats to come out and say hi 🙂 Thank you Maricruz!

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Caroline S.
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Adam was a great pet sitter for our cat, Smokey. We will definitely try to use him for future trips. He clearly loves pets and he is an excellent communicator and we love the pictures that he sent

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Annie K.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Diana is always so great with our cats! We’ve used her multiple times and appreciate how communicative she is, and how much she cares for our cats and home.

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Shandra L.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Shelly was perfect! We were so nervous about leaving our cats for a week in the middle of dealing with a flea-mageddon, but Shelly was incredibly understanding of our situation and took such great care of both our babies and our home. We would definitely book again!

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Simone L.
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We so appreciate the care Maia shows for our pups. We love getting photo updates and knowing they are happy and safe when she stops by.

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Melissa R.
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Lindsay has taken care of our car many times and has been excellent every time! Will keep hiring her as long as she’s available!

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Sarabeth C.
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Cathy always does a great job, and my cats really like her! They are relaxed and happy when I get home, and the house looks great. Thank you Cathy!

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Alice B.
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Suzanne was great! She left a rover card every day with pictures and updates on how Walter was doing. Super respectful, and quick with communication! Walter was super happy when I got back from my trip! Highly recommend Suzanne!

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Sean G.
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Anais has been a massive help with our pets, from taking care of their daily needs to some more complex care, including injections. She is awesome and incredibly reliable.

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Gregory K.
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Joyce is amazing with our cat. Normally our cat is shy and sad when we are gone but Joyce makes her comfortable and is able to get her to play and be herself. She administers medicine and is very easy to work with.

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Liz S.
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Our cats really like Patrick and he gets them to come so we can see all is well. they are pretty shy usually and he is really dependable. will definitely use his help again

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Robert A.
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I’ve booked Laura twice now for extended trips and she was so great with the kitties each time. They love her ❤️ Always thorough, timely and thoughtful - highly recommend!

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Lin W.
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Sam was awesome! I appreciated her attentiveness during the meet and greet, and she took great care of my cat Ella during her drop in visits. She took lots of pictures and provided a thorough update of what my cat was up to during her visit. Will definitely rebook!

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Emily M.
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Celeste is so sweet with my puppy during house visits, is great with communication and takes lots of pictures!

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Liza B.
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Jessica took great care of my cat, Zoe. I appreciated how she communicated clearly and gave me thorough updates each day. Zoe was happy when I returned home indicating she was well taken care of.

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Shannon R.
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Alice was great with our two kitties! She was patient and really gave both of them the attention they needed. She is an excellent and prompt communicator - she informed us what she did on her visit and shared us lovely photos of our cats. Would definitely recommend to anyone and will book with again! Thank you Alice!

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Andrew K.
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It’s clear that Lauren and my cat get along famously from the great photos and thorough updates. Much appreciated!!!

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Kerry B.
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Charlotte did an amazing job with our cat Ginger during our time away. Very clear and quick communication about anything we needed to know and she was sooo great with our little cat Ginger. Ginger is very needy and she clearly got all the attention she deserves when Charlotte would visit. We even need to come pet her in the living room now because well, that’s how Charlotte did it! Very grateful for her expertise and true passion for animals and will absolutely rebook if we are heading out of town again!

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josh t.
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Always appreciate how happy my kitties are when Rachael takes care of them. She sends great action shots of the cats, is thorough about cat box cleaning, communicates well, and is tuned in with the distinct needs of each cat. It’s clear that Rachael really cares for animals, and is easily the most trustworthy pet sitter I’ve had the pleasure working with. Thanks Rachael :)

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Charles S.
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