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225 pet care are listed in Oakland, CA

The average posted rate is $20/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby pet care is 3 years

Pet care in Oakland, CA

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Magali G.


Oakland, CA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Pet Lover

4.9

(13)

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Hired by 4 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: Boarding, pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Magali helps me on a weekly basis with my dog while I am down at my office, stopping by to let him out to pee and give him company (he's too old to want a walk). I really appreciate how communicative and responsible she was. She is attentive and sensitive to his...

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Gabriela A.


Oakland, CA

$30/hr5 yrs exp

Passionate And Dedicated Pet Sitter

Hired by 4 families 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, pet sitting, pet walking, grooming
5.0
"Gabriela was a wonderful caregiver and I felt very at peace with him in her care! :)"

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Genevieve B.


Oakland, CA

$35/hr8 yrs exp

Responsible, Experienced Pet-sitter/House-sitter

Hi, I'm Genevieve. I'm 23 years old and I'm the ultimate animal person! I'm a science teacher who recently moved back to California after graduating from Lewis and Clark College in Portland, OR studying chemistry. I have 8+ years of petsitting experience! I'm available for walks, feeding/check ins or petsitting/housesitting...
Genevieve can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Genevieve is our go-to house sitter/pet sitter when we are out of town! She is responsible and mature and we know our Chiweenie is always well taken care of. She takes him on walks in our neighborhood and to the nature spots in our area and sends us cute pictures....

Olivia G.

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Alesia M.


Oakland, CA

$35-50/hr10 yrs exp

Pets Rule!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Many of my placements over the years has included families with pets. Responsibilities have included all types of care including pet sitting while owners are away, transporting to and from kenneling, vet appointments, bathroom requests, walks, administering medications, and most of all giving LOVIES!!! I've worked primarily with...
Alesia can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
5.0
"Alesia is wonderful! She cared for our four cats while we were gone on vacation. We have never had a pet sitter before and were very worried about it. Alesia kept us informed of each of her visits. She sent pictures and updated on everyone's demeanor, feedings,...

Alyssa D.

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Isabella D.


Oakland, CA

$17-20/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 sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
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Wren E.


Oakland, CA

$17-50/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: Boarding, pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking, dog training, grooming & more
5.0
"Wren was such a huge help. They are hard working, fairly priced, friendly, and a great communicator. I would absolutely hire them again and trust them to take the best care of my dog!"

Dottie D.

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Julia M.


Oakland, CA

$25-45/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, I am professional and fun when it's comes to dog sitting. I Personally have a 5-year-old American Akita that I've dedicated a lot of my time to professional training with him. I also have experience with exotic animals such as Netherlands, bunnies. I am more than comfortable with Dogs of all kinds, cats and exotic...
Julia can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Julia was an amazing babysitter My daughter loved her she had so much fun by the end of the night my daughter was calling her best friend she took my daughter outside to play she sent us pictures while they were playing she was wondering we also talked with her on...

Jessica N.

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Alexis H.


Oakland, CA

$20/hr4 yrs exp

Safe And Loving Hands For Your Furry Companion!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I'd describe my personality as friendly, loving, free spirited I like working with animals because I love all types of animals. I currently have 4 dogs. I've owned snakes, rabbits, guinea pigs, turtles, frogs, and more. I'm looking for a job that needs help with pet sitting or walking. Keeping up feeding schedules, or drop...
Alexis can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Alexis is very patient and reliable. She’s excellent! "

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Amaya C.


Oakland, CA

$30-35/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

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...
Amaya can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
5.0
"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 followed all my instructions for care for my cats and gave me updates with pictures. I couldn't ask for anything...

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Katherine M.


Oakland, CA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

About Me

3.0

(2)

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: Boarding, pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
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Thais R.


Oakland, CA

$17-25/hr6 yrs exp

Hi there! My name is Thaís. I can't wait to meet your pet! I grew up my whole life with dogs, cats and other animals!! I just moved to the Bay Area so I am new to here and currently have no animals with me. Sometimes I help the shelter doing foster home, since at the moment I can't have my own pet. I love walkings dogs and take...
Thais can also help with: Boarding, pet sitting, pet transportation
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Margaret L.


Oakland, CA

$17-19/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 sitting, pet walking
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Ann Marie K.


Oakland, CA

$17-19/hr5 yrs exp

Fun Loving Philadelphia Cat And Dog Sitter

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.
Ann Marie can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking, dog training, grooming & more
Skills:

Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified

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Kiara B.


Oakland, CA

$17/hr1 yrs exp

I provide dog sitting in your own home. I typically provide dog and house sitting services in the summer months but am available anytime of the year to provide my service. I love dogs of all sizes and cats of all kinds.
Kiara can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet walking
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Nakya L.


Oakland, CA

$20-25/hr4 yrs exp

Enthusiastic Pet Owner And Animal Lover

I've been a happy dog owner since I was little, and I treat my babies like family. I have always loved dogs, until I became a nanny for a wonderful family with 2 cats, Neptune and Juno, and fell in love with them as well. I live alone now and only have my dog part-time because I knew my mother would get lonely without me, and I...
Nakya can also help with: Administration of medicine, boarding, pet sitting, pet walking
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Meredith M.


Oakland, CA

$17-20/hr3 yrs exp

UCSC Student Who Loves All Animals Willing To Take Care Of Your Pets

I walked dogs around my neighborhood for many years and would babysit for kids who had pets as well.
Meredith can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
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Katelyn C.


Oakland, CA

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced Part Time Pet Caregiver

I provide pet sitting in your home and can also board your pet(s) in my home. I have been providing pet sitting and walking services on my own for 5yrs now. I would also be more than happy to take care of animals with special needs (medications, behavior, age). My experience ranges from dogs to cats along with birds, exotic fish...
Katelyn can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
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Grecia G.


Oakland, CA

$17/hr1 yrs exp

Pet Care Provider

Hi there! Need a hand with your pets? I'd love to help! As a pet owner and former dog walker, I am readily prepared to care for your companions!
Grecia can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
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Marycarmen C.


Oakland, CA

$40-50/hr4 yrs exp

Pet Sitter

Greetings, I am happy to talk about your pet sitting/house sitting/pet care needs. I have 4+ years of paid, professional experience and would love to be of support to you if it aligns. Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to being in touch with you soon.
Marycarmen can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
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Asia W.


Oakland, CA

$25-30/hr1 yrs exp

Loving Pet Caregiver

My experience with dogs have been with a toy poodle. Loving and energetic. Take walks and playtime, usually obedient.
Asia can also help with: Daily feeding, pet sitting, pet walking

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

Magali G.

4.0

Visiting family member with old dog needed a break. I was happy to see Magali was available

- Care member

Gabriela A.

5.0

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

- Care member

Genevieve B.

5.0

Genevieve is our go-to house sitter/pet sitter when we are out of town! She is responsible and mature and we know our Chiweenie is always well taken care of. She takes him on walks in our neighborhood and to the nature spots in our area and sends us cute pictures. She goes out of the way to make...

- Olivia G.

Alesia M.

5.0

Alesia is wonderful! She cared for our four cats while we were gone on vacation. We have never had a pet sitter before and were very worried about it. Alesia kept us informed of each of her visits. She sent pictures and updated on everyone's demeanor, feedings, health updates, etc. She made us feel...

- Alyssa D.

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.

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Ratings for Oakland, CA pet care listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.7 / 5

Pet Care in Oakland, CA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 54 reviews of the 225 listed pet care.