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178 pet care are listed in Oakland, CA
The average rate is $17/hr as of March 2023
The average experience for nearby pet care is 3 years
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5.0
(8)
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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...
Magali can also help with: Boarding, Pet sitting
Trusted review:
5.0
If you are looking for a pet sitter, do yourself a favor and hire Magali. I have a very anxious dog who doesn't trust easily and Magali did a great job caring for her so much that my dog not only warmed up to...
Reviewed by Sarah C.
5.0
(1)
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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...
Sherry can also help with: Daily feeding, Pet sitting, Administration of medicine, Pet walking, Pet transportation
Trusted 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...
Reviewed by Teresa O.
5.0
(3)
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I've been pet sitting since I was a kid - it's such a natural job for me to have because I love animals!
Lauren can also help with: Dog training, Pet sitting, Pet walking, Grooming, Boarding, Pet transportation
Trusted review:
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...
Reviewed by Alyssa C.
5.0
(1)
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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...
Trusted 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...
Reviewed by Lan N.
5.0
(1)
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Hey! I'm Natalia I'm 26 years old and I'm currently a public accountant but I'm offering pets care services. I'm a pet lover and I have one dog he's 6 years old and now I'm living with a family that have a cat he's 7 years old and I love him. See you soon
Trusted review:
5.0
She's so responsible and so careful
Reviewed by Nicole V.
5.0
(2)
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I have 1 year of experience with dogs, cats, birds and fish. I can help with Pet Walking and Pet Sitting.
I've been an animal lover all my life, and I love to meet new pet friends in all different shapes, sizes and personalities. I love to make pets feel relaxed and taken care of when their humans...
Trusted review:
5.0
I hired Eleanore to care for my dog, an English Mastiff on the older side, and she was great. She was hired to dog sit for a week, and during that time she kept in contact, sent pictures and overall made me...
Reviewed by Jean G.
Joanne E.
Oakland, CA
$25-50/hr • 8 yrs exp
Dog Walker/Pet Sitter/Cats/Overnights In The Oakland Jack London Square To Lafayette Area
5.0
(7)
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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...
Joanne can also help with: Pet sitting, Pet transportation, Pet walking
Trusted review:
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...
Reviewed by Joanna S.
5.0
(2)
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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...
Elly can also help with: Pet walking, Administration of medicine, Pet sitting
Trusted 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...
Reviewed by Alex S.
5.0
(2)
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Hi my name is Elizabeth and I provide pet sitting services! I am 21 years old and currently a junior at Cal State East Bay. I have had many pets growing up and this has given me a plethora of knowledge. My aunt owns a pet sitting company and I have also learned a lot from her about pet sitting,...
Elizabeth can also help with: Pet sitting, Pet transportation, Grooming, Pet walking, Administration of medicine
Trusted review:
5.0
Elizabeth is a very happy friendly on time and good with children and pets I would recommend her to anybody would love to use her services.
Reviewed by John C.
5.0
(1)
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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...
Sarah can also help with: Pet walking, Pet sitting
Trusted 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...
Reviewed by Alex A.
Amaya C.
Oakland, CA
$20-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
4.6
(12)
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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...
Trusted review:
5.0
Amaya has been walking our dogs weekly and watched them over Thanksgiving while we were out of town. Our dogs are on the older side and can take some time to trust who is caring for them and they totally love...
Reviewed by Naomi M.
3.0
(2)
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I am 28 years old and I have a lot of experience taking care of children. I am an art graduate so I love to encourage children to use their imagination and engage with art. I also teach kids how to throw pottery and other art related activities. I fully believe that enhancing a child's creativity...
Katherine can also help with: Pet walking, Pet sitting, Pet transportation, Boarding
Trusted review:
5.0
She was a wonderful addition to help us with our family. The children adored her and we would definitely hire again.
Reviewed by Samantha P.
5.0
(10)
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I have many years of loving and caring for animals. I enjoy well behaved, active mature pups that like to hike! Your four legged family member will get lots of love and care. I think keeping as close to the family schedule is very important to keep your pups happiness levels up! I have a flexible...
Frances can also help with: Pet sitting
Trusted review:
5.0
Franny is absolutely amazing with our special needs senior dog. Our dog is 15, mostly deaf, partially blind, needs medication and weighs 90 lbs. None of this intimidates Franny. Both times we were gone,...
Reviewed by Amy A.
5.0
(2)
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Hi,
I am currently co-pawrenting a Jack Russell Terrier. When I don't have him, I can take care of yours.
I can provide boarding at my Jack London Square apartment or at your house. I have a hybrid work schedule. When and if work calls for me to go in, your pup is more than welcome to come along...
Joan can also help with: Pet walking, Boarding, Pet sitting, Pet transportation, Administration of medicine
Kiara B.
Oakland, CA
$12-17/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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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: Pet sitting, Pet walking, Administration of medicine
Trusted review:
5.0
Kiara has honestly become a member of our family. My 2 daughters and all my animals love her and so does my husband and I. She is punctual, honest and just amazing.
Reviewed by Robin A.
Ajanae F.
Oakland, CA
$10-15/hr
5.0
(1)
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Hi my name is Ajanae and I absolutely love animals! I've grown up with animals all of my life, I actually have three dogs, a cat, and a snake at the moment. I have been volunteering at animal shelters for about three years now and it's something I enjoy to do on my free time. Some of my duties there...
Ajanae can also help with: Pet sitting, Pet transportation, Pet walking
Priscila S.
Oakland, CA
$15-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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Hi, I'm Priscila, I'm 24 yo and I currently live in Oakland. I love animals and I would be happy to help you with your pet.
Priscila can also help with: Pet sitting, Pet walking
Trusted review:
5.0
When we were left short-handed for a couple weeks, Priscila jumped in on short notice to nanny our 1.5yo. She was regularly on-time despite the early morning hour, and she was very patient with our daughter....
Reviewed by Corey B.
Priscilla C.
Oakland, CA
$16-21/hr
5.0
(1)
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Have a dog of my own and have experience taking care of cats we have a pet cat at our school and when owner is not around I would go feed her and play with her.
Priscilla can also help with: Pet sitting, Pet walking
Trusted review:
5.0
I can't say enough positive things about working with Priscilla! She was employed as a family childcare provider in my FCC program at my home for over 4 years. She is kind, communicative, reliable and easy to...
Reviewed by Christine M.
Kaya T.
Oakland, CA
$16-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
3.0
(1)
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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
Trusted 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...
Reviewed by Chiree G.
5.0
(1)
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Hi! I'm Azalia and I love spending quality time & caring for furry friends of all kinds! I've been a nanny for about 15 years which turned into my caring for the families pets too. I've helped with dog walking and long & short term pet sitting in their home and occasionally mine too! I'm a San...
Azalia can also help with: Boarding, Pet sitting, Pet walking
Trusted review:
5.0
Azalia cared for our child daily for ~9 months beginning when he was a year old. "Yaya" (my son's nickname for Azalia) is a fantastic caregiver and has seemingly endless energy and enthusiasm. Our son is always...
Reviewed by Ian M.
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Recent pet care reviews in Oakland, CA
Magali G.
5.0
If you are looking for a pet sitter, do yourself a favor and hire Magali. I have a very anxious dog who doesn't trust easily and Magali did a great job caring for her so much that my dog not only warmed up to her, but was smiling and snuggling up to her. She does a great job updating you throughout...
- Sarah C.
Sherry C.
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 (on short notice!) and she also took...
- Teresa O.
Lauren 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.
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.
Natalia O.
5.0
She's so responsible and so careful
- Nicole V.
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FAQs for finding pet care near you in Oakland, CA
In 2023, how much does it cost to hire a pet care provider in Oakland, CA?
The average cost to hire a pet care provider near you on Care.com is $17.12 per hour as of March 2023. This rate will vary depending on the service you need, the number of pets you have, and how often you need care for your pet. Some pet care providers will charge a daily rate if they will be caring for your pet for multiple days at a time.
How can I find a pet care provider near me in Oakland, CA?
There are 178 pet care providers in Oakland, CA offering a variety of services. You can compare your search results by the type of care you need for your pet. From there, you can identify the pet care providers with the most experience and positive feedback from previous pet parents they have worked with. You can also filter providers by distance from Oakland or your zip code. Once you have narrowed down your list of candidates, you can contact them individually to get a sense of who will get along with your pet the best.
What types of pet care services can I find in Oakland, CA?
If you are looking for pet care, Care.com has a variety of pet care services in Oakland, CA such as dog walkers, pet sitters, and boarding services that can provide the care you need for your pet. Some pet care providers even have medical backgrounds so they can provide specialized care if you need it. You just need to determine whether you want someone to come to your home to take care of your pet or if you want to take them to another home or facility around Oakland, CA for the day. From there, it's easier to narrow down the type of pet care services that will work best for you and your pet.
What types of pet care services can I find near me in Oakland, CA?
If you are looking for pet care, Care.com has a variety of pet care services in Oakland, CA such as dog walkers, pet sitters, and boarding services that can provide the care you need for your pet. Some pet care providers even have medical backgrounds so they can provide specialized care if you need it. You just need to determine whether you want someone to come to your home to take care of your pet or if you want to take them to another home or facility around Oakland, CA for the day. From there, it's easier to narrow down the type of pet care services that will work best for you and your pet.
How can I safely hire pet care near me in Oakland, CA?
All pet care providers on Care.com are asked to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. When searching for a pet care provider near you in Oakland, CA, look for providers who have a badge on their profile that displays the date their CareCheck was run. A CareCheck is a solid starting point, but we strongly advise that you do your own research to safely hire a pet care provider such as running your own background check.
What pet care services are available near me in Oakland, CA?
To find out what pet care services are available near you in Oakland, CA, you can search Care.com to get an idea of what types of services providers offer in your area. You can likely find pet sitters, dog walkers, and even advanced pet care providers who can take on more responsibilities such as administering medicine.