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Roxane V.

Berkeley, CA

from
$20/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
I have experience taking care of my family pets for the past 15 years. We've had several large dogs and cats. I also have done some cat and dog sitting for my friends in the past but now looking to make a little money on the side and find a way to spend more time with furry friends!
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Patricia R.

Animal Slave

Berkeley, CA

from
$17/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
grooming
boarding
administration of medicine
+ 1 more
I am a US citizen. I recently arrived back from Ireland. I flew my 2 dogs and 6 cats with me. I am a vegetarian, have been a fox hunt saboteur, and have been involved in animal rescue and foster for years. In addition, I ran a pet sitting service in my home before I left Ireland (references available). I am also a cartoonist.
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Nora M.

Furry Friend Caretaker

Berkeley, CA

from
$19/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
Loving Dog Sitter Hi there! My name is Nora. I'm 18 years old and have a little furry brother, Elton. He is a terrier-poodle mix. I'm his primary caretaker and have plenty of experience caring for dogs, but I'm also open to looking after other animals. I can care for up to two furry friends at a time, and my rates start at $19...
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Joanne E.

Dog Walker/Pet Sitter/Cats/Overnights

Alameda, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
11 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
I am a professional cat pet sitter and small dog breeds. For the last several years (March, 2014) I have been a dog walker, pet sitter/house sitter for cats and dogs, give 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...

Care Member says "I hired Joanne to look after my two cats while I was out of town. She’s done that several times now. I always get pictures of my kitties (assuming they...

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Betti M.

Martinez, CA

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
Pet walking
pet transportation
pet sitting
administration of medicine
I would love to provide part-time dog and or cat care in your home. I can do pet sitting and or dog walking. I have been a preschool teacher and have been caring for my two grand children for the last three years. I have owned and loved two cats from the time they were kittens until the time they died. I love animals and think...

Jenna M. says "If I had to pick one word to describe Betti it's "incredible" because she brings so much to the lives she touches. Maybe it's the pride she takes in her...

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Anastasia T.

Part Time Pet Caretaker

Orinda, CA

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet walking
daily feeding
boarding
My family bred Shiba Inus for over 10 years so I have grown up around dogs for a very large part of my life. We have always had a minimum of three dogs, so I have learned the responsibility of taking care of dogs from a very young age. On top of dogs in our household, I've grown up with two cats. All of my pets mean the world to...
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Eric S.

Alameda, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet transportation
pet sitting
administration of medicine
I provide pet sitting/walking. I'm a mature, responsible, reliable, trustworthy, active and healthy lover of all animals. I'm looking to make some new pet friends. I have a 5 star rating on the pet care service walker platform with over 1100 dog walks completed.

Sam M. says "Eric was fantastic. I got home from a long trip and everything was fine. My cat is old, stuck in his ways, he has accidents if things are not as he likes...

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Allie B.

Loving & Responsible Pet Care

Oakland, CA

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
Hi there! I grew up in Missouri caring for our 4 dogs, a cat, hermit crab, wild frogs, lizards and turtles! I have definitely been a life-long animal lover. Over the years I have pet and home sat for many of my babysitting clients and family/friends, and have dog sat with for about a year and a half hosting pups in my home....
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Iman B.

Dog Enthusiast

Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience
Pet walking
pet transportation
pet sitting
administration of medicine
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...

Care Member says "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...

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Jasmine S.

El Sobrante, CA

5.0(0)
from
$19/hr
1 year experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
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...
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Naomi E.

Moraga, CA

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hello my name is Naomi. I am 21 years old and currently attending San Fransisco State University. I have always been a pet lover. I grew up on the country and have been around animals my entire life. I am a mom to a cat and a dog. I am fairly small but my athletic background ensures that I can attend to medium sized to big dogs....
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Sterling D.

Dog Walker + Cat Sitter In SF

San Francisco, CA

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
My name is Sterling and I was born and raised in SF! I am currently studying business at CCSF and have 10+ years of experience taking care of animals. I have two cats (a Siamese + a tortoiseshell) and my favorite dog breeds are pit bulls and German shepherds. I am looking for a part time position where I can look after some...

Ben G. says "Sterling started with our son when he was a year old and helping us transition him to preschool. Our son absolutely loves his time with Sterling, he squeals...

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Taylor S.

Martinez, CA

5.0(0)
from
$11/hr
7 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
administration of medicine
Hi, I'm Taylor! I have 7 years of experience walking and house sitting pets while owners are away. I have a dog myself, and could only imagine treating another person's pet how I would want a sitter to treat mine. My dog experiences stranger anxiety and separation anxiety, so I am very well versed with these issues and want to...
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Sherry C.

Sherry's Pet sitting Services

Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
daily feeding
administration of medicine
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...

Teresa O. says "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...

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Tallie M.

Pet Care Provider

San Francisco, CA

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
I provide overnight pet sitting and dog walking. I love dogs and all animals. I go on daily walks and love to play with dogs.
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Pamela R.

Part-time Cat Sitter Available

San Francisco, CA

4.2(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
I love animals and have years of experience caring for cats. I am a former volunteer at a local animal shelter where I helped socialize cats for about 4 years. I also currently have a couple of pet sitting clients and have 2 rescue cats of my own. I have been a paid pet-sitter for about 5 years. I also have experience fostering...

Tyler D. says "Pamela was a life saver and was able to step in for my previous sitter due to unforeseen issues. She took notes and handled everything perfectly. "

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Kerusha G.

Hercules, CA

from
$17/hr
2 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hi! I'm Kerusha, a reliable and compassionate pet sitter with a genuine love for animals of all kinds. Whether you're heading out of town or just need an extra hand, I provide safe, loving care for your pets right in the comfort of their own home. With 2 years of experience caring for dogs, cats, and small animals, I understand...
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Hannah S.

Alameda, CA

from
$20/hr
2 years experience
Pet walking
I'd describe my personality as friendly, consistent, dependable, patient, strong communicator. I'm looking for a job that works with my limited schedule where I can help others with their pet needs. I started working with animals when I was a teenager and have continued on and off into adulthood. I am open to dog walking,...
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Boontu G.

Dog Mom Enthusiast Looking To Help Out Other Pet Parents!

Oakland, CA

from
$17/hr
4 years experience
Pet walking
grooming
pet transportation
pet sitting
boarding
Hello! I am a dog mom of one four legged nugget of her own and has countless experience dog and cat sitting fellow pet owners dogs. I have 2 long term reoccurring clients who very frequently travel in which I board their pets but as they're no longer needing service I am available to create that connection with a new furry...
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Serenity C.

Emeryville, CA

from
$20/hr
5 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I have been around animals my entire life! Birds, cats, dogs, horses, cows, donkeys, you name it! Pets of all shapes and sizes have filled up an incredibly big part of my life. Professionally, I have been pet sitting for around 5 years. I've taken care of turtles, rabbits, chiclets, parrots, cats, dogs, wolf dogs, all with...
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  • 60 dog sitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.07/hr as of January 2026

  • The average star rating for rated dog sitters is 4.7

Recent dog sitter reviews from local parents in Berkeley, CA

Dog Sitters in Berkeley, CA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews of the 60 listed dog sitters

Joanne E.

I hired Joanne to look after my two cats while I was out of town. She’s done that several times now. I always get pictures of my kitties...

- Care member

Betti M.

If I had to pick one word to describe Betti it's "incredible" because she brings so much to the lives she touches. Maybe it's the pride she...

- Jenna M.

Eric S.

Eric was fantastic. I got home from a long trip and everything was fine. My cat is old, stuck in his ways, he has accidents if things are...

- Sam M.

FAQs for finding dog sitters near you in Berkeley, CA

Dog sitters near you in Berkeley, CA can provide a really valuable service to dog owners, especially ones with busy work, social, and travel schedules. A good dog sitter can not only take care of your dog when you can’t be home with them, they can also provide them with social engagement that can keep them feeling happy, entertained, and stimulated. Lots of dogs love playing with their dog sitters.

You can review a variety of Care.cm dog sitter profiles near you in Berkeley, CA to learn more about what each individual dog sitter charges. To give you a more general idea of what to expect, the average hourly rate for dog sitters near you in Berkeley, CA is $21.07.

Yes, you can hire a dog sitter near you in Berkeley, CA. When you review dog sitter profiles on Care.com, look for profiles that highlight the fact that they offer overnight care services. Many dog parents don’t want their dogs to be home alone at night, so overnight care is a popular service that many dog sitters offer.

To safely hire a dog sitter near you in Berkeley, CA we strongly recommend you do your own research to keep your dog safe. For example, you can interview multiple candidates, can request references from other clients, and can run an independent background check on any dog sitters you’re considering hiring. As a jumping off point, we do ask all dog sitters listed on Care.com to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. Look for profiles that include a badge sharing the date they completed this background check.

To quickly hire an in-home dog sitter near you in Berkeley, CA, you can turn to Care.com for assistance. Care.com makes it easy to review the profiles of different dog sitters that are available to hire. You can learn more about the services they offer, their rates, and their experience working as a dog sitter.

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