Pet Sitting & Drop Ins in Seminary, Oakland, CA

“Made our first rover experience very positive. Communicative, friendly (we met her before we left) and good vibe (our dog likes her).”

Jeremy E.

About: Growing up surrounded by pets of all sizes and species, I've developed a deep understanding of each animal's unique needs. My lifelong love for animals stems from knowing they're truly family members who give us their whole hearts. I'm experienced in administering medications (pills, liquids, and injections) and have experience and am comfortable providing specialized care for pets in recovery. Whether your furry, feathered, or scaled family member needs basic care/companionship, medical attention, or just a walk to get some exercise, I'm here to give them the same love and attention they'd receive from you. Let me give you complete peace of mind while you're away—your pets will be in caring, capable hands! Whether you need someone to stop by or look after your house, I am available 7 days a week. Please provide at least 1 day notice to confirm availability. Since I rent my home I am only able to come to you! I currently reside in Oakland, so I am open and available to any needs within the area.

About: With 10+ years of animal care experience — including 4 years as a veterinary assistant — I’m especially experienced with seniors, anxious or shy pets, and those needing medications or extra TLC. I’m reliable, calm under pressure, and treat every pet like my own. Providing care for pets fits naturally into my lifestyle — my schedule is intentionally flexible so I can be available when your pets need me most. Whether you need help during long workdays, weekend trips, or last-minute schedule changes, I’m happy to accommodate a wide range of needs. Let me know what your pet’s routine looks like — I’ll do my best to match it, so they feel safe, loved, and right at home while you’re away. Within the client's home, I do everything I can to make their pets feel safe, seen, and loved. I know how important it is to maintain their routine and environment, especially for pets who thrive on familiarity. I take time to build trust, go at their pace, and make sure they feel comfortable with me in their space. Whether it’s a quick drop-in, extended visit, or overnight stay, I’m respectful of both your home and your pet’s boundaries. I always follow instructions carefully, provide updates along the way, and make sure your pet is happy, secure, and well cared for while you’re away. For the health and safety of your pet, I kindly ask that clients provide their own grooming tools — including brushes, combs, nail clippers, styptic powder, and any other essentials your pet is familiar with. Using your pet’s personal tools helps prevent the spread of bacteria, and ensures a safe, and hygienic experience. Your pet’s safety and your peace of mind are always my top priorities.

About: 🐰🐹🐥🐟Exotic Pet Care Experience🐟🐥🐹 • 🐰 Rabbit Owner (2 Pet Rabbits) – Extensive, daily hands-on experience caring for my own rabbits • 🚽 Litter Training & Cleaning – Fully litter-trained rabbits; consistent cleaning and hygiene routines • 🩺 Health Monitoring – Skilled at identifying early health signals and knowing when veterinary care is needed • 🥕 Proper Diet & Feeding – Knowledgeable in species-appropriate diets, portioning, and safe foods • ✂️ Nail Trimming & Grooming – Regular nail trims, brushing, and coat maintenance • 💕 Bonding & Behavior Awareness – Building trust, understanding body language, and supporting positive behaviors • 🧸 Enrichment & Engagement – Making DIY enrichment toys and activities for mental stimulation • 🏠 Enclosure Building – Designed and built indoor & outdoor enclosures for safe, comfortable living • 🚧 Rabbit-Proofing – Thoroughly rabbit-proofed both indoor and outdoor spaces for safety •🐹 Exotics - I have experience with multiple legal exotics and small pets as well as a passion for expanding that experience, so please don't hesitate to ask about my care options for additional animals •💯 - I am a professional animal handler and handle marine animals at a registered and certified instituion •🐶 - I absolutey ADORE dogs and would be honored to care for your pup • 📸 Photo & Update Friendly – Happy to send regular updates and photos for peace of mind I work part-time in the mornings, so I typically do a shorter morning pet visit for basic food and hygiene upkeep and then a longer evening visit for more engagement and play. That's my most common routine, but I'm happy to adjust as needed. I work Mondays-Fridays and some Saturdays. My hours vary daily - I receive my monthly schedule on the 15th of the prior month, so I am able to plan ahead for those changes. 🏠💙 Pet Care 💙🏠 I treat every home and pet with respect, consistency, and care. I follow all routines closely, maintain a clean and safe environment, and take time to help pets feel comfortable and secure. I prioritize gentle handling, clear communication, and careful monitoring, and I always provide timely updates and photos so you can relax knowing your pet and home are in good hands.

About: Dogs aren’t just pets to me… they’re family. I’ve been caring for dogs for 10 plus years, and I truly love getting to know each pup’s personality, quirks, and favorite belly rub spots. Whether your dog is playful and energetic or more of a cuddle-on-the-couch type, I make sure they feel safe, loved, and right at home. I have an open and flexible schedule, which allows me to give pets plenty of attention and care throughout the day. I’m available for weekdays, weekends, and holidays, and I can accommodate last-minute bookings when needed. Your dog won’t be left alone for long periods and will get lots of supervision, playtime, and companionship. 🐾 I take time to learn each dog’s routine, behavior, and any special needs so I can care for them the way you do. Whether that means sticking to specific feeding schedules, administering medication, or giving them space when they need quiet time, I follow your instructions closely. If I’m in a client’s home, I’m respectful of your space and keep your pet’s routine as normal as possible to reduce stress. I monitor for any changes in behavior, appetite, or energy and will contact you right away if anything seems off. I believe trust is built through communication, consistency, and genuine love for animals and I treat every pet like they’re my own family member. 🐾❤️

“Megan takes amazing care of our girl. The pictures and updates she sends are just such a comfort when we’re away from home. One picture from this most recent trip with our dog’s huge, full-teeth smile had us laughing out loud but also just made us so happy that she was that happy while her family was away. We feel so incredibly lucky to have Megan as our dog sitter. Thank you, Megan!!”

Kelly S.

“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.”

Renea Z.

“Christina is an amazing pet sitter. My huge dog is usually skeptical of new people but immediately liked her, as did I. She sent updates, communicated extremely well throughout the booking and sitting process, and followed all instructions. She went above and beyond and left everything very neatly. I would definitely recommend Christina. She's a natural with dogs, trustworthy, reliable and will put your mind at ease when you have to leave your furry friends for a little while.”

Constanze D.

About: During the Covid-19 pandemic, my love for animals truly began to show. So many of my moms’ teacher friends needed help with care for their animals during the uncertain time, and I was always up to it! Since then, I’ve gained experience with feeding, walking, training, and administering pets medicine. As of right now I’m working part time, so I have plenty availability to watch or walk your pets! Currently I’m able to work any day after 11AM. Outside, I have a safe, fenced in grassy backyard with a large deck, and a friendly senior dog to keep your pet company! If provided, I can also crate your pet inside. My kitchen is fenced off with a doggy-gate, and the kitchen-laundry area is safe, as I put up any food.

“Angelique is amazing! She was incredibly patient, kind, and willing to work with us through all of our crazy needs and our dog’s behavioral concerns. She is sweet, honest, and timely. We will absolutely use her again and again and highly recommend her to anyone needing care for their pets.”

Brooke S.

About: Rover is an amazing thing in my family's life. Our whole household REALLY LOVES DOGS. We love all the different dog personalities we get to know. We genuinely appreciate pet families trusting us to care for their pet(s). Boarding is our most used and preferred service of the Tree House. We have many regular clients who use our Boarding and Doggy Day Care services. We love all sizes of dogs and the full range of dog personalities. We host up to 4 guest dogs at a time and are very conscientious of the dogs we host and how they will interact. Therefore, if your dog does not do well with other dogs, our house may not be a great fit for your pet. We get requests for exclusive bookings, and where we can accommodate these requests, we will. ****price for exclusive bookings is 2X our service rate, currently $150/night or day care slot**** We require all new clients to do a meet- & -greet, so we can only accommodate last-minute new clients if we get a solid referral from another sitter, you are a friend of the family, or one of our regular clients referred you. We have found our guests do much better when they have been here and sniffed about before their stay. Your dog(s) will be loved and treated with the utmost respect by every member of our household and any other guests. Our home is very relaxed, and our backyard is a dog paradise with lots of shade and different areas for dogs to claim their own space. We always have a crew of dogs, so your dog will have plenty of stimulation and exercise while at our home. We work from home and are here nearly all the time. Pickup and drop-off times are flexible—the key is communication and consideration—fees may apply where either is lacking. The yard has plenty of room for guests to stretch it out and find their own space. We are happy to accommodate crating, and problem children will have some sort of time out until they can ground and be good guests. We are not disciplinarians but are pretty good at setting boundaries thru timeouts and rewards.

“Alyssa was great with our pups and put my mind at ease while we were away! Thank you!!”

Amanda P.

“Anaïs did an amazing job taking care of our dog while we were away! She did twice daily check ins and was very punctual and communicative. Our dog has medical needs that were met while we were away. We would definitely hire Anaïs again!”

Holly T.

“Jay was thorough and followed instructions well. We were at ease knowing he was coming to check up on our cats. He was communicative and very helpful, especially when the cats were being mischievous and going into things they’re not supposed to. We look forward to working with him again.”

Casey N.

About: I have been taking care of animals my whole life, I just feel like I naturally have a connection to animals and they bring me a lot of peace and joy. Neighbors, friends and family have relied on me to walk, feed and bathe their pets. I’m a very reliable person if you guys ever need me! I just started working part time, so I have plenty of time to play with your pups! I am available during weekdays and weekends for any services you need. I live in a gated apartment and there is barely too none dogs that live around the neighborhood and the ones who do are very friendly

About: Dogs have been in my life since I was a kid, and caring for them has always come naturally to me. Over the years, I’ve had the joy of looking after dogs with all kinds of personalities and needs: • Gator, my grandma’s goofy orange lab, who loved carrying giant rocks and playing in the water. • A shar-pei with big “Stanley-from-The-Office” energy, who needed daily walks and, later in life, extra care with meals and medication. • My parents’ pitbull, who I raised from the puppy stage and helped train—my most challenging and rewarding experience! These experiences taught me patience, responsibility, and how to adapt to each dog’s unique needs. I’m reliable, attentive, and genuinely love spending time with dogs (and I think they can tell!). I am currently doing freelance work and studying from home which means If there is WiFi, I am more than happy to stay at a place to be attentive with the pet and also keep them company. When I care for a pet I make sure they feel safe with me in their home, I let them warm up to me and I make sure they know that I am a friend by giving them their favorite treat. I prefer to meet pet before hand. If it’s a dog I avoid other dogs on walks and even if encouraged or recommended, I do not take them to the dog park. When in my care I want them to be safe and I know that can get tricky with other pups so I avoid it all around.

“Stephanie did a great job taking care of our two cats. She sent us pictures each day she visited. She was very prompt and did exactly what we asked of her. Our cats' feeding is a bit complicated and she was very accomodating. We will definitely ask her to pet-sit again.”

John B.

“Dane did a great job watching my kitties while I was away. He communicated clearly, asked all the right questions, and took some stunning photos of my cats to keep my mind at ease (seriously he should be an animal photographer). Highly recommend!”

Brit B.

About: Potty trained & raised puppy from 7 weeks old to adulthood. Overnight and day sitter for multiple dogs. Walking services guaranteed to satisfy! Cat's welcomed! I'm currently in between jobs so i'm free mornings, afternoons, & evenings. Weekdays and Weekends. I'm here to fit your scheduling needs. One day notice preferred but not required We will go over your pet's specific needs and routine. Will adhere to everything discussed. When walking, dogs will be kept on leash at all times.

About: Walked dogs during college to pay for my tuition for 4 years. Adopted Pitbull/lab in college. Trained mini golden doodle puppy at home. If requested, can walk or run dogs for exercise. Working from home and have plenty of time to take care of your dog. Your dog will be treated like our own. Thank you for your interest. A DAY AT DAYCARE/BOARDING WILL LOOK LIKE: For dog care in my home, Dogs are free to roam wherever they want and will only be crated if necessary. There is access to the community yard. Walks are not part of daily routine unless requested for additional service fee. For special needs/unsocialized dogs I will be able to take in 1-2 Clients per day with special accommodations. (Own room/crate individual playtime)