House Sitting Shafter

“Christine was wonderful and kept me informed with everything that was going on at my house. When I got home, the dogs were calm, which to me is a good sign of a caring sitter.”

Thomas C.

“Maria is terrific. She arrived on time and immediately bonded with our dog. She gave him lots of attention and took him for a walk. When we returned home, he was cuddled up against her. She also kept our house neat and clean. I highly recommend her.”

Jack G.

“Angela was great. Above and beyond, especially in responding to a few schedule curve balls. Great communication and only about important questions about Frida. Highly recommend!”

Andrew P.

“My chihuahua and sisters German shepherd/black lab mix loved having Angelique stay with them during our weekend away. Angelique was so kind to do a visit ahead of time, was very communicative, and organized her schedule around our dogs. My dog loves to cuddle and definitely got all of the love from Angelique. We’d love to have her back to stay at our place with cooper in the future.”

Michaela M.

About: I come from parents who did Alaskan dog mushing with over 20 dogs. I grew up surrounded by dogs and have experience with many breeds. I know how to train, help with senior care, and provide any advice you’re looking for. I’m currently working part time, so I can quickly adapt to any pet or house needs you might have. I’m also very physically active so any further exercise is welcome! After growing up with dogs in the Alaskan wilderness surrounded by moose, I definitely have good habits of staying aware of my surroundings. I’ll be able to fully dedicate myself to your requests!

About: Hi! I am a dedicated pet sitter with three years of professional drop-in care in the Berkeley/Oakland area, and have been living with and caring for dogs and cats my whole life. My goal is simple, to keep your pet comfortable, safe, and happy while you’re away so you can have complete peace of mind! While some people think pets have simple needs, I know that they need and deserve more than just food, water, walks and a clean litter box. During each visit, I make sure your pet gets all the attention and engagement they want, whether that means sniffing walks, playtime, pets, lap time, or simply quiet time with a friend. I always aim to follow your pet’s routine and preferences to make them feel safe and reduce stress. I also understand that many pets can by shy or take some time to warm up to a new person, and have a lot of experience with shy and nervous animals and will make sure to be patient with them and make them feel safe during my visits. I take a patient, gentle approach and allow them to warm up at their own pace so they feel safe and secure. During visits, I provide:
 • Walks, feeding, fresh water, and litter box cleaning 
• Playtime and enrichment 
• Medication administration (if needed)
 • Lots of photos and updates after every visit 
• Anything else you need while on your trip (grabbing mail, watering plants, etc!) About me: I’m originally from Seattle and have lived in the East Bay for the past 8 years and I love it here! Outside of pet sitting, I work as a plant genetics researcher. In my free time, I enjoy knitting, going to the beach, and hitting up all the local flea and vintage markets. I’d love to meet you and your pets and provide reliable, attentive care for while you’re away! I have a pretty flexible work schedule and am available pretty much any day to come check on your pets after 3 on weekdays, and anytime on weekends. I have a lot of experience with shy/nervous pets, and am very mindful of new relationships between animals as well as new humans! I look forward to meeting you and your pets and creating a safe and happy environment:)

“Shanley was wonderful during our recent 10-day house sit. She was super communicative, sent daily pictures of our cat and dog, and cared for our house like it was her own. We couldn’t recommend her enough!”

Sophie V.

“Vivian, was thoughtful,, reliable and resourceful on a long house-sit with our two dogs (who are an absolute handful) and sweet kitty. Especially love how she stayed in touch and sent lots of pics. Can't wait to book her again.”

Kimba M.

“Couldn’t recommend Eleanna more! She watched our dog and cat while we were away for a week and was very communicative the whole time. She sent us lots of pictures and made sure they both got lots of exercise and love.”

Maggie A.

“Erik was on time, and friendly..I really liked him he was great with my dog, and cool to chat with. I'd definitely book with him again and I'd definitely recommend him.. thanks so much for looking after our Hammy and our home..”

Kat S.

“Sophia did a great job caring for our dog and cat while we were out of town for a couple nights. We appreciated her proactive and thorough communication and the updates she sent! She bonded quickly with our dog who is not always great with new people. She also gave a lot of tlc to our cat. Our house was spotless when we got home which was so nice to return to! Would definitely recommend Sophia and work with her again!”

Jessie B.

“Nicky took great care of Callo, and was super responsive. She also left the house in great shape. I highly recommend her. Thank you, Nicky!”

Kellie D.

“Hyazinth was fantastic with our two cats - even our shyer one took to Hyazinth quickly. Hyazinth was super communicative with updates and photos of our cats, and was clearly cuddling and playing with them frequently. We have searched for a long time for a cat sitter we feel totally comfortable leaving our babies with and finally think we have found them!”

Lily A.

“Abigail was great, super understanding with our reactive pup. Highly recommend her to watch your pet. Trustworthy and responsive. I would work with her again!”

Kasia W.

“Lulia is great with picture and video updates. She was able to administer meds and eyedrops to my senior dog (16) and ensure he ate while I was away over the course of a week. She was patient and continued to find new ways to ensure he ate on days he was being stubborn because I wasn’t home!”

taleen n.

“Lauren was so great with Ziggy!! She sent updates throughout her stay so I always knew that my lil guy was doing well. It gave me so much peace of mind on my trip! I came home to a happy and healthy dog and a super clean apartment!”

Julia W.

“Hollie is wonderful! Very communicative, confident and knowledgeable with dogs, and we got lots of great pictures while we were missing our boy.”

Kathryn & Brock L.

“For a second time, Daria took great care of our dog (and house) and we received plenty of photos & updates throughout our ~2 weeks away. I'm sure Momo will gladly have her come hang out again in the future.”

Pallavi K.

“Second time using Margarita. She takes great care of our two dogs. Always prompt and responsive and we know the dogs will be well taken care of. Goes above and beyond for them and recommend without any concerns.”

John M.

“Jack was very professional and helpful. He took initiative to be informed about the ins and outs of the gig and was highly communicative through to the end. My cat seemed very pleased with him as well. 10/10 would rehire.”

Christopher V.