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Aeryn D.

Berkeley, CA

from
$17/hr
Pet sitting
administration of medicine
pet walking
I am a lifelong cat owner - I currently have 4 cats who I will talk about forever given the chance. I have had home experience taking care of cats since childhood - this includes kittens who are nursing, cats in their sunset years, and administering medicine / fluids / shots. 3 of my cats came to me very early in their lives and...
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Experienced And Pet Sitter & Dog Walker

Berkeley, CA

from
$27/hr
1 year experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I've cared for dogs and cats in their own homes as well as in my own. I love to provide a safe, caring and stimulating environment for pets, no matter their age.
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Occasional Pet Sitting

Berkeley, CA

from
$20/hr
Pet sitting
boarding
pet walking
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I have experience with dog sitting and cat sitting. I cat sit for someone who lives in the lower Haight. duties include, feeding, cuddling, playing, cleaning cat litter, light sweeping.
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Berkeley, CA

from
$19/hr
2 years experience
Pet sitting
boarding
pet walking
Hi! I am a 20-year-old student at UC Berkeley. I have extensive experience with caring for cats, including cat sitting, boarding, and other tasks such as applying flea medicine, cleaning teeth, and trimming nails. I also have paid experience with dog walking and dog sitting, especially with large excitable dogs. I love working...
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Berkeley, CA

from
$19/hr
3 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
Hi I'm Andi! I'm from Pacific Grove, CA. I come from an animal loving family and have owned many pets in the past. I currently own a Roborovski hamster named Mowgli, and have owned four dogs, two cats, and many fish. I LOVE animals and love working with them. When I was in middle school I volunteered for a short time with the...
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Berkeley, CA

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$19/hr
3 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
pet transportation
I absolutely love animals and have lived with various pets for a majority of my life. I have 3 years of paid experience as a pet sitter both in my home and housesitting/caring for pets at clients' homes. I am extremely attentive, kind, energetic and detail oriented as a pet sitter. I value quality communication to ensure that...
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Berkeley, CA

from
$25/hr
2 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I am an undergraduate student at UC Berkeley studying Political Science. I have several years of experience cat and dog sitting for various friends and family members. Most recently, I attended to a family friend's two cats, spending quality time with them each day, feeding them, playing with them, and clearing out their litter...
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Professional Researcher- Doing Pet Care On The Side Because I Love It!

Berkeley, CA

from
$19/hr
2 years experience
Boarding
pet sitting
administration of medicine
pet transportation
pet walking
+ 1 more
I've had a dog my entire life, and can't imagine life without one. I currently have a pittie puppy named Robin, that I've trained to ring bells when she wants to go outside or be fed. I've also owned cats, and have lived on a horse farm. I started doing various care-giving jobs early in college, and have done everything from...
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Berkeley, CA

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$19/hr
2 years experience
Pet sitting
pet transportation
daily feeding
pet walking
I've pet sit for a couple years! Grew up with dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, small mammals (like hamsters, guinea pigs, rabbits), etc. I can care for all sorts of little critters. I am unfamiliar with more exotic pets. I am down to walk, feed, transport, and just hang with your little guys!

Sitter With A Cat

Berkeley, CA

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
2 years experience
Pet sitting
boarding
pet walking
Hi, my name is Tommy. I can help with Boarding and Pet Sitting. I have two little cats that I take care of. I love animals, and I'd love the opportunity to catsit your kitties for however long you need. I live nearby in Berkeley and have a car, so I can check in on your cat a couple of times a day, feed them, hang out with them,...

Marcia J. says "I traveled out of the country and left my two kittens with Thomas for a couple of weeks. He was great with them. He cleaned the litter boxes, fed them,...

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Fun Loving Philadelphia Cat And Dog Sitter

Oakland, CA

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
5 years experience
Pet sitting
grooming
administration of medicine
pet transportation
dog training
+ 1 more
I can provide cat and dog sitting in your own home. I'm an experienced former cat sitter with great references and 5+ years of experience. I can also perform baths and light grooming and daily walks for your dogs. I love animals and always treat with the the utmost devotion and care.
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Passionate And Dedicated Pet Sitter

Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Pet sitting
grooming
boarding
pet walking
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...

Care Member says "Gabriela was a wonderful caregiver and I felt very at peace with him in her care! :)"

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Animals Love Me And I Love Them

Alameda, CA

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet transportation
administration of medicine
pet walking
Hello! I'm new to SF - moved via the Midwest and Boston. I work for San Francisco Opera and have been a personal assistant, pet sitter, and dog walker for over 10 years. My mom works in rescue, so I grew up with foster dogs of all temperaments. I now have cat nieces and nephews, so I have plenty of experience with cats too! I...

Nicolette M. says "Courtney was wonderful with my 2 parrots, one of whom is very demanding. Their care is rather involved, and she did so well with both of them. She also...

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Dog Loving College Student

Alameda, CA

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
Pet sitting
pet transportation
boarding
pet walking
I have experience caring for pets including cats and dogs. My pet care background spans many years as I have worked for several families. I genuinely enjoy pet sitting because animals have always been a big part of my life, and I understand the love and responsibility that come with looking after them. My approach is attentive...

David I. says "Sheila is very friendly, helpful and kind!"

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Part-time Animal Lover Available

Alameda, CA

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
1 year experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
pet transportation
I have loved animals my whole life. Right now I own one cat and three dogs! I can provide animal siting in your own home, my home, dog walking, cat sitting, etc. I've been experienced with animals for years and am looking forward to spending time with yours! I don't have much experience with animal watching other than when I...
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Dog Walker/Trainer And Pet Sitter

Emeryville, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet transportation
pet sitting
dog training
I am a dog walker and trainer based in Emeryville. I am currently working towards my CTC to improve my training skills. I have experience training dogs big and small in single and multi dog homes. I use positive reinforcement (usually food) in my training and do not use aversive tools for training. I love teaching all sorts of...

Carole G. says "Zoey is amazing! I found myself in a pickle when the custodian said I couldn't have my 12 week old puppies at school anymore. I found Zoey here and she...

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Cat Lady For Hire

San Francisco, CA

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience
Pet sitting
With my kids reaching adulthood, I'm officially a cat lady. I've been a cat sitter on and off over 30 years. And I've had my own for nearly 20 years. I'm happy to give your pet quality care and attention while you're away. Also happy to do mail, trash out, plant care, etc.
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Pet Care Provider

Oakland, CA

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
3 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
pet transportation
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...
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El Sobrante, CA

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
1 year experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
pet transportation
I love animals and am especially comfortable with dogs and cats, but am not intimidated by others and can learn their care routines easily. I helped out in a grooming shop for about 6 months some years back, have cared for a few of my own cats and dogs, and have walked dogs for friends and family. I can help with Pet...

Care Member says "Jasmine is superb, we hired her to care for my elderly mother during the day. What I appreciated is her ability to get to know about my mother, who she...

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Oakland, CA

4.6(1)
from
$30/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
pet transportation
I can provide pet sitting at your home. I have experience watching dogs, cats, fish, rabbits, small rodents, and birds for families in San Francisco Bay Area, and Eugene, OR. (References provided upon request.) I enjoy interacting with pets whether it's going for a walk, playing with toys, or a long belly rub. Additionally, I am...

Care Member says "Amaya was very responsive to my initial request and set up a time for us to meet. When I text her, she replies right away. She is responsible. She...

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  • 60 cat sitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.10/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated cat sitters is 5.0

Recent cat sitter reviews from local parents in Berkeley, CA

Cat Sitters in Berkeley, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed cat sitters

Thomas M.

I traveled out of the country and left my two kittens with Thomas for a couple of weeks. He was great with them. He cleaned the litter...

- Marcia J.

Gabriela A.

Gabriela was a wonderful caregiver and I felt very at peace with him in her care! :)

- Care member

Courtney M.

Courtney was wonderful with my 2 parrots, one of whom is very demanding. Their care is rather involved, and she did so well with both of...

- Nicolette M.

FAQs for finding cat sitters near you in Berkeley, CA

Hiring a cat sitter near you in Berkeley, CA through Care.com will cost an average of $20.10 per hour as of June, 2025. This rate will vary depending on the level of care you need for your cat, the number of cats you have, and the total amount of hours or days your cat sitter will need to come to your home. Some cat sitters will charge a fixed rate per day if full-time care is requested.

You can filter and sort local cat sitter profiles near you in Berkeley, CA. Compare your options by reading about their experience, the hourly rate they charge, and reviews from other cat parents. There are currently 30 cat sitters in Berkeley, CA, although you can expand the radius of your search if you'd like to increase your options.

The best cat sitters near you in Berkeley, CA have a combination of experience and passion for cat care. Ask questions about the types of pets they have personally owned and how often they are currently cat sitting. Because cats behave differently than dogs, make sure to ask questions that are specific to cat behaviors and tendencies. It's also a good idea to give specific scenarios to the cat sitter you're speaking to so you can have a good idea of how they will treat your cat when they are in your home. Be sure to ask for references from other cat parents in Brooklyn that have worked with the sitter of your preference.

It can be safe to leave your cat with a cat sitter near you in Berkeley, CA if you take the necessary precautions such as researching their qualifications, conducting interviews and requesting references from previous clients. You should also ensure that they carry adequate insurance coverage just in case something unexpected happens while they’re caring for your pet. Finally, be sure to communicate clearly with your cat sitter about any specific needs or routines your pet may have so they can provide the best possible care while you’re away.

When looking for a cat sitter near you in Berkeley, CA, you can find cat sitters with a wide variety of experience. Many cat sitters are passionate about working with animals and have years of experience caring for cats in both professional and personal settings. You can review different cat sitter profiles on Care.com to learn more about their different experience levels.

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