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Sherry C.

Sherry's Pet sitting Services

Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
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$19/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Administration of medicine
daily feeding
pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
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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Loving & Responsible Pet Care

Oakland, CA

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
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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Grew Up Around Exotic Animals! Love Pets!

Oakland, CA

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$12/hr
4 years experience
Where I grew up in Hawaii I was surrounded by all types of animals - exotic and domestic. I've been pet sitting since I was 15. Right now I have a small 9-month-old pug at home. I believe I am well qualified to take care of your babies! Message for inquiries.
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Oakland, CA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Boarding
pet sitting
pet transportation
Thanks for coming across my profile! I am an experienced dog sitter/walker, with a passion for animals in general. As a former nanny, I have watched over many dogs of different breeds and sizes. In terms of paid experienced watching and boarding dogs, I have accumulated over 5 years of experience. I am available for house...
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Pet Sitter, Pet Walker, Home And Office Organizer, Personal Shopper-Thrift Stores, Floral Clerk

Oakland, CA

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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet walking
dog training
pet transportation
I have been pet sitting for 15+ years. I consider it a privilege to take care of other other people's animals. Every pet is different and I consider it my job to keep your pet as relaxed and comfortable as possible while you r away. I have also been an RVT for 15+ years should your pet need medical care.
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Oakland, CA

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
I am experienced in the care of animals with three years of professional experience. In my current job as an independent Pet Sitter I visit the homes of clients to care for their animals while they are away; I make sure the animals are fed watered and walked and sometimes am asked to stay in the home overnight. I am responsible...
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Maybe Your New Pet Helper?

Oakland, CA

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hello pet owners, my name is Lucía I'm 24 years old from Argentina, I've been taking care of pets for almost 2 years, I describe myself as responsible, patient, caring and reliable. I would like to find a job as walker for dogs or pet sitter at homes, I'm available for the holiday season! Feel free to contact me if you need...
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Oakland, CA

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Responsible and compassionate pet caregiver with hands-on experience caring for a variety of animals, including dogs, cats, turtles, and fish. Skilled in providing in-home pet-sitting services, including overnight stays, ensuring pets are safe, comfortable, and well-cared for in their familiar environment. Duties include...
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Animal Lover!

Oakland, CA

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$17/hr
1 year experience
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet walking
Hi! I can provide dog sitting in your own home and/or walks/trips to the park and Point Isabel. I've grown up around animals my entire life and have had three dogs. Comfortable with all sizes and ages. I have also had some medical experience/training so I can do/be taught to do any medical care for your pet.
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High Five Paws

Oakland, CA

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$20/hr
Administration of medicine
boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
Hello fur parents :) Super active dog lover here. I provide dog sitting in your home or in mine. Dog walks, hikes, dog parks as well as over night stays. I promise the best care for your fur child.
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Friday Morning Dog Walker Available Oakland Lake Merritt/Alameda/Harbor Bay

Oakland, CA

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$17/hr
3 years experience
Boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
Along with nannying , I have had the privileged to pet sit for 5 years. The usual list of responsibilities feeding , walking, cleaning up after and of course playing! If there's specific instructions then we'd meet up before hand and go over. I am able to stay the night in home or go to your house daily but unfortunately I do...
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FLEXIBLE COLLEGE STUDENT Loves Animals !!!

Oakland, CA

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$15/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
I spent lots of time volunteering at my local animal shelter growing up in addition to continuously fostering both cats and dogs. I have tons of experience dog/cat sitting, guinea pigs, birds, fish etc. I absolutely adore animals! I miss my pets at home so much so let me take care of yours!
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Experienced Pet Care!

Oakland, CA

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$13/hr
3 years experience
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet walking
grooming
Hi, all! I've been taking care of animals for as long as I can remember. My family fostered kittens when I was young, and I have never had fewer than 2 animals at home (for a few years I had 9 - 2 cats, a dog, a gecko, a fish, and 4 chickens). I have helped with basic pet care for families I've worked with as a nanny, and I've...
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Pet Care

Oakland, CA

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$17/hr
6 years experience
Administration of medicine
boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
I provide dog sitting in your own home, I am also available for dog walking and I can have cats over since I have a friendly cat.
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Oakland, CA

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$17/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hi there! I am a nanny and live in Livermore CA. I have pet sit for several families, including big dogs (my own dog is 120 lbs), multiple dogs, multiple cats, and a tortious. I really love animals and would love to continue adding families to my side pet sitting. Because I have pets of my own, I am unable to bring pets into my...
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Passionate And Dedicated Pet Sitter

Oakland, CA

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$30/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
grooming
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...
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Oakland, CA

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$17/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
With over a decade of experience in pet sitting and house sitting, I'm passionate about providing top-notch care for your furry family members. I'm not just a pet sitter; I'm a pet lover who understands the importance of companionship and a loving environment for your pets. When you entrust me with your home and pets, you can...
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Oakland, CA

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$26/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
I'm pet sitter and walker with a deep love for animals. I provide reliable care for your furry family members. From dog walks to attentive in-home pet sitting, I ensure your pets are safe, happy, and well-cared for. I prioritize their health and safety, treating them with the same love and care I give my own pets.
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Reliable, Trustworthy Pet Person

Oakland, CA

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$17/hr
2 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Having had my own dogs, birds and fish and caring for friend's and neighbor's pets, I am offering my services to pet owners who wish consistent, loving, tender, reliable care for their treasured pets. My services include dog walking, pet sitting (in your home to keep the environment consistent,) feeding and any medications your...
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Dog/cat/house Sitter For Weekends & Holidays. Puppies/kittens To Seniors. Admin. Insulin

Oakland, CA

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$50/hr
8 years experience
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet walking
I recently lost my 18-year-old dog who was initially a foster. I love animals because they are loving and intuitive. It is important that we have pet caregivers that can be trusted. While healing from a broken foot, I hired someone who was not rooted in integrity. I have been described as adaptable, patient and mindful. Im...
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  • 60 home pet sitting are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.26/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated home pet sitting is 5.0

FAQs for home pet sitting near you in Oakland

Hiring a pet sitter to come to your home in Oakland, CA will cost an average of $20.26 per hour as of November 2025. This pet sitting rate will vary depending on the services you need, the types of pets you have, how many pets you have, and how often you need the pet sitter to come to your house.

You can search for local in home pet sitters by distance from Oakland, CA on Care.com. From there, you can filter candidates based on their experience, services they provide, and reviews from other pet parents they've worked for. There are currently 23 in home pet sitters in Oakland, CA, although you can expand the radius of your search if you'd like to increase your options.

In home pet sitters in Oakland, CA can offer different services when you can't be at home to care for your pet, but the most common providers are in home dog and cat sitters. However, you can easily find pet sitters that will come to your home to care for other animals. Just ask each candidate what their experience is in caring for the specific pets you have.

To safely hire a home pet sitting provider near you in Oakland, CA, we strongly advise you to do your own research and run an independent background check. We do request that all providers on Care.com complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. Any home pet sitting providers who complete a CareCheck have a badge on their profile that displays the date it was run. However, we do recommend doing your own research before hiring someone to come into your home.

Yes, you can hire at home overnight pet sitting near you in Oakland, CA. When you browse Care.com home pet sitting provider profiles, you can learn more about which pet caregivers near you offer overnight home pet sitting services.

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