Find pet care in Oakland, CA that you’ll love

170 pet care are listed in Oakland, CA

The average rate is $19/hr as of March 2024

The average experience for nearby pet care is 3 years

Pet care in Oakland, CA

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Joanne E.


Oakland, CA

$25-50/hr8 yrs exp

Dog Walker/Pet Sitter/Cats/Overnights In The Oakland Jack London Square To Lafayette Area

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I am a fully insured professional pet sitter/dog walker. For the last several years (March, 2014) I have been a dog walker, pet sitter/house sitter, given oral medications and an animal companion. I love what I do and enjoy every minute of it! I have a calm, non-overreacting personality when reacting to an animals...
Joanne can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
Skills:

Bonded and insured

Recent reviews:

5.0
We are so lucky to have found Joanne. I was anxious about having a new person in our home and from the moment I met her, she just put me at ease. She took the time to come by before and carefully took notes on my cat's Benji's needs during her visits. While we were...

Joanna S.

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Wren E.


Oakland, CA

$16-50/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Pet Sitter

I've been pet sitting since I was a kid - it's such a natural job for me to have because I love animals!
Wren can also help with: Pet walking, dog training, boarding, pet transportation, pet sitting, grooming & more

Recent reviews:

5.0
Wren is amazing! Totally dependable, friendly, and professional I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a house sitter or someone to help them with with ongoing daily tasks/chores. Just a totally wonderful human being!

Alyssa C.

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Magali G.


Oakland, CA

$20-40/hr10 yrs exp

Pet Lover

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I've been around animals since I was a little girl... so basically all my life. I've owned fish, birds, a turtle, cats, doves, pigeons, ducks, rabbits, chickens, geese, and dogs. I started boarding at my home when a friend was down on his luck and needed someone to care for his fur baby. I opened my door to the idea and the rest...
Magali can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, boarding

Recent reviews:

5.0
Magali was so friendly so caring for my dog oops, sent pictures oops like she said she was.I felt so comfortable on my vacation knowing that oops was being well taken care of. I would highly recommend Magali to all my friends, family I love ones.

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Gabriela A.


Oakland, CA

$30/hr5 yrs exp

Passionate And Dedicated Pet Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Gabriela, since I was a little girl, my life has been full of love for animals. I'm happy to walk your dogs or cats, play with them and make sure they are active and happy. If you have cats, fish or other pets that need attention in your home, I will be happy to visit them, feed them, administer medication or...
Gabriela can also help with: Boarding, grooming, pet sitting, pet walking

Recent review:

5.0
Gabriela was a wonderful pet sitter! She was so communicative and sent us daily updates and photos on how our pets were doing. She and her husband stayed at our home and left it very clean and tidy. She went above and beyond and we would highly recommend her and...

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Vanessa A.


Oakland, CA

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Pet Carer

Hello, my name is Vanessa :)! I am huge animal lover as well as a practicing life coach. Working with animals is a passion of mine and I deeply enjoy the process of building sincere bonds with animals. I am a proud cat mom of two tuxedo sister cats who are 8 years old and they have truly won over my heart. I find pet...

Recent review:

5.0
Vanessa was very helpful with our small dog who has many needs including dietary and behavior. She was very patient and understanding and our dog loved her. She was on time and was able to follow through with her commitment.

Lan N.

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Elly S.


Oakland, CA

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Pet Sitting Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'm happy to pet sit in your home or stop by for visits when you're out. I had a dog for 15 years, a hilarious house-trained rat for 2, and my current horse for about 3. I'm not ready to take the leap to get another non-stabled pet so I'd love to help take care of yours! I'm comfortable giving medications ranging from oral to...
Elly can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine

Recent review:

5.0
Elly was great! She pet sat our 2 cats Nessie and Russell while we were out of town for a week, coming over once a day to feed and play with them. She was really communicative both before and while cat sitting, checking in and sending pictures. We'll absolutely...

Alex S.

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Isabella D.


Oakland, CA

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

Pet Care Provider

I am a recent college graduate looking for part-time work in the afternoons! I love spending time with animals and have two dogs myself, who I adore. In undergrad, I studied environmental science because of my love and compassion for endangered species. I have experience cat-sitting, dog-sitting and walking for neighbors and...
Isabella can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
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Sherry C.


Oakland, CA

$14-50/hr10 yrs exp

Sherry's Pet sitting Services

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

In addition to being a dog walker, I have boarded numerous dogs in my own home and dog sat in various neighborhoods. I have worked with all types and sizes of dogs, from miniature Chihuahuas to Rottweilers and Dobermans. I have volunteered at the Dublin SPCA and I have a cat myself. I have also assisted my friend, who currently...
Sherry can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, administration of medicine, pet sitting, daily feeding
Skills:

Bonded and insured

Recent review:

5.0
Sherry is fantastic! She loves animals, is punctual, reliable, super friendly and an all around lovely person. She was early to our meet up and communicated frequently during her stay, which I greatly appreciate. I hired her to stay the weekend with my needy cat...

Teresa O.

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Sarah T.


Oakland, CA

$16-21/hr1 yrs exp

Caring, Trustworthy Pet Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience taking care of peoples cats while they're out of town, as well as dog sitting. I grew up with all kinds of animals so I love them all! I have a dog of my own who I love very much. I am Trustline verified and I am currently a nanny (I watch my nanny families pets quite often), but I love animals too so am...
Sarah can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting

Recent review:

5.0
Sarah dog sat at my house in Oakland for a week over the holidays this year, and I can't recommend her highly enough. At a time when it's difficult to find a dependable dog sitter, I felt really lucky that Sarah was available to help. She was punctual,...

Alex A.

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Sofia S.


Oakland, CA

$23-28/hr1 yrs exp

Dedicated, Responsible Animal Lover

Hi! I am a recent college grad who loves spending time with animals and ensuring they live their best, healthiest lives. I have been a dog, fish, chicken, and lizard owner throughout my life and a proud godmother to a cat. I have never met an animal I didn't like. I am highly responsible and timely, and I am certified in cat and...
Sofia can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
Skills:

Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified

Recent reviews:

5.0
I was nervous about hiring someone online to house sit/ dog sit but we got extremely lucky with Sofia. Our dogs immediately liked her and she took great care of our home while we were gone. She went above and beyond sending us daily photos/ updates ensuring our...

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Katherine M.


Oakland, CA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

About Me

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am 29 years old and I have a lot of experience taking care of children. I am an art graduate and current early childhood education student so I love to encourage children to use their imagination and engage with art. Due to my schooling I am able to help kids at their specific developmental stages and make sure they meet their...
Katherine can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, boarding, pet sitting

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have previous experience with dogs and cats. I fostered 3 bunnies until they found a home. I love going on walks and don't mind owner feedback on how to make their pets more comfortable.
Jocelyn can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
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Theresa T.


Oakland, CA

$19-30/hr

Dog Walker

I have a cat and have taken care of my roommates dog occasionally when she works nights. I enjoy walking and love to care for animals. I'm passionate about animals well-being and care.
Theresa can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting

Recent review:

5.0
Theresa was just perfect for all my needs. I have used her to housesit/plant sit and pet sit. I have worked with her for over 3 years and would not hesitate to use her for any and all of my needs when looking for assistance when I am gone. If I had children she’d...

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Jesse F.


Oakland, CA

$33/hr7 yrs exp

Dog & Cat Companion / Non-ordinary Naturalist / "Dogfather"

I am a jack-of-many-trades, and among my favorite is spending time with animal friends. Experience with dogs (large and small), cats (indoor and outdoor), reptiles, and amphibians. ** Large dogs who need space / firm hold of their leash (German short haired pointers, pit mixes, a wolf-like husky, and a retired greyhound). Some...
Jesse can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, dog training, pet transportation

Recent reviews:

5.0
Jesse has house sat for us many times over the years. He is incredibly responsible, takes wonderful care of pets and indoor and outdoor plants and leaves the house cleaner than he found it. He is always our first choice for a housesitter!

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Margaret L.


Oakland, CA

$14-19/hr4 yrs exp

I love animals! I have a dog at home currently. My family has also had cats, fish, a bird, and a lizard before. I was a dog walker for about four years as well!
Margaret can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
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Diana L.


Oakland, CA

$50/hr10 yrs exp

Would Love To Care For Priceless Fur babies In Oakland

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I carry my own insurance. I l owned pets all my life and have chosen to care for your pets since mine pet past away, I felt I was better suited to care for others. Finding a reliable and trustworthy pet sitter can be a daunting task. However, with my years of experience caring, loving, and having fun with pets, you can be...
Diana can also help with: Boarding, pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking
Skills:

Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified

Recent reviews:

5.0
I can't say enough positive things about Diana and her exceptional dog-sitting services. She stayed at our house for 9 days with my dog when we were away. She indeed went above and beyond in caring for our furry family member. From the moment we met her, it was...

Usha N.

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Iman B.


Oakland, CA

$25-50/hr5 yrs exp

Dog Enthusiast

Being a dog lover, I've always been passionate about caring for, rescuing and owning dogs. After my first dog (of my own) in college at UCLA, I started dog sitting for some of my college friends' pets, which lead to housesitting and caring for other families' pets when they were out of town. After 3 years of house/dog sitting, I...
Iman can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, administration of medicine, pet sitting

Recent review:

5.0
Hi reviewers, how are you? I'm so happy because the services were were everything I needed. We received excellent care worth you knowing about! Super star rating.

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Hanna T.


Oakland, CA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

5-star Rated Dog Walker

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Hanna and I would love to help you care for your precious family member! I grew up with dogs and have always been my friends and family's go-to person for pet-sitting. I love getting to know each animal and understanding their likes and dislikes, meeting each pet where they're at. I've volunteered as a foster parent...
Hanna can also help with: Pet transportation, administration of medicine, pet walking
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Grace D.


Oakland, CA

$20-30/hr3 yrs exp

My family lives on a farm with various animals and has also cared for the animals of others in the past. I can provide pet caretaking in your home with whatever your furry family needs. My scheduling is very flexible and I treat all pets as my own. I am comfortable with any pet of all sizes and ages and can perform baths and...
Grace can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking

Recent review:

5.0
Grace has been so helpful taking care of our many pets. We have dogs, a cat, ground squirrel and fish that she has taken care of while we were out of town. She's very dependable and super friendly!

Kim C.

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Kaya T.


Oakland, CA

$16-25/hr1 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Along with babysitting an amazing family for almost a year I was almost entrusted to tend to the family dog poncho. On a regular day I was responsible for taking him on at least 2 walks, cleaning up after him, feeding him, and taking him to the groomers once every 2 weeks.
Kaya can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting

Recent review:

3.0
Kaya was available last minute after my normal sitter got COVID and she was able to drop in and care for my Frenchie while I was away for work for 3.5 days. I appreciated her jumping right in. Kaya is also responsive and replies almost immediately. However, there...

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Recent pet care reviews from local pet parents in Oakland, CA

Joanne E.

5.0

We are so lucky to have found Joanne. I was anxious about having a new person in our home and from the moment I met her, she just put me at ease. She took the time to come by before and carefully took notes on my cat's Benji's needs during her visits. While we were away, she sent me the cutest...

- Joanna S.

Wren E.

5.0

Wren is amazing! Totally dependable, friendly, and professional I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a house sitter or someone to help them with with ongoing daily tasks/chores. Just a totally wonderful human being!

- Alyssa C.

Magali G.

5.0

Magali was so friendly so caring for my dog oops, sent pictures oops like she said she was.I felt so comfortable on my vacation knowing that oops was being well taken care of. I would highly recommend Magali to all my friends, family I love ones.

- Care member

Gabriela A.

5.0

Gabriela was a wonderful pet sitter! She was so communicative and sent us daily updates and photos on how our pets were doing. She and her husband stayed at our home and left it very clean and tidy. She went above and beyond and we would highly recommend her and consider hiring again!

- Care member

Vanessa A.

5.0

Vanessa was very helpful with our small dog who has many needs including dietary and behavior. She was very patient and understanding and our dog loved her. She was on time and was able to follow through with her commitment.

- Lan N.

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Average Rating4.6 / 5

Pet Care in Oakland, CA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 51 reviews of the 170 listed pet care.