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60 cat sitters are listed in Oakland, CA

The average rate is $18/hr as of March 2024

The average experience for nearby cat sitters is 4 years

Cat sitters in Oakland, CA

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Joanne E.


Oakland, CA

$25-50/hr8 yrs exp

Dog Walker/Pet Sitter/Cats/Overnights In The Oakland Jack London Square To Lafayette Area

5.0

(6)

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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 reacting to an animals...
Joanne can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation

Recent reviews:

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.

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Sherry C.


Oakland, CA

$14-50/hr10 yrs exp

Sherry's Pet sitting Services

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 assisted my friend, who currently...
Sherry can also help with: Daily feeding, pet transportation, pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet walking

Recent 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.

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Isabella D.


Oakland, CA

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

Pet Care Provider

5.0

(1)

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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 walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
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Vanessa A.


Oakland, CA

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Pet Carer

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 heart. I find pet...

Recent 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.

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Sarah T.


Oakland, CA

$16-21/hr1 yrs exp

Caring, Trustworthy Pet Care

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 love animals too so am...
Sarah can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting

Recent 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.

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Gabriela A.


Oakland, CA

$30/hr5 yrs exp

Passionate And Dedicated Pet Sitter

5.0

(1)

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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: Pet sitting, grooming, boarding, pet walking

Recent review:

5.0
Gabriela was a wonderful pet sitter! She was so communicative and sent us daily updates and photos on how our pets were doing. She and her husband stayed at our home and left it very clean and tidy. She went...

Reviewed by Care member

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Alani G.


Oakland, CA

$10-15/hr

Caring Cat Sitter!

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Hello, my name is Alani! It's my pleasure to offer quality and caring assistance to your pets. Making sure your fuzzy friends are regularly tended to, and responsibility looked after, is a quality I naturally have. I am so happy to provide attention, love, and sanitary conditions to your cats and your home. You can expect both...
Alani can also help with: Pet sitting
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Judy F.


Oakland, CA

$21-30/hr7 yrs exp

Part-time Cat & Chicken Sitter Available

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I can provide cat sitting in your home. I have 7 + years of cat sitting experience and 30 + years of experience volunteering for cats, including feral cat socialization and fostering of cats and kittens in my home, plus caring for cats in shelters. In addition, I have lived with cats all my life. I love cats and understand their...
Judy can also help with: Pet sitting
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Zahira C.


Oakland, CA

$16-21/hr2 yrs exp

Fun & Laid Back Pet Sitter W/ Cats + Dogs!

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Experienced pet sitter with cats & dogs! Grew up around both and very skilled with litter box cleanup, walking, etc.
Zahira can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking
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Maria A.


Oakland, CA

$20-25/hr3 yrs exp

Dog Walker, Cat Sitting

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I have a love for kids and animals. I adore cats and dogs. I would love to find a recurring dog walking or cat sitting gig. Feel free to message me! :)
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Julia L.


Oakland, CA

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Friendly And Experienced Pet Care

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I have had pets my entire life and have cared for a wide variety of animals, from dogs and cats to guinea pigs, fish, rats, horses, lizards, and hamsters, and have always been an animal lover. I provide dog walking, pet sitting, and all other forms of day-to-day or vacation pet care. I live in West Palm Beach and have my own...
Julia can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
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Alexandra R.


Oakland, CA

$25-30/hr

Loving Pet Sitter!

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Hi I'm Ally! I've grown up with animals all my life. I have a passion for pets of all sizes and species! I have one cat at home, and yup you've guessed it, I love cats! And all their quirky personalities, dogs too! Oh I'm such a dog lover, although I haven't had the chance to own one of my own I grew up with blue healers and...
Alexandra can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
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Stacey B.


Oakland, CA

$16-25/hr5 yrs exp

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I have 1 year of experience. I can help with Pet Transportation and Pet Sitting. I have two cats of my own. Most of my experience has been talking care of friend's cats while they are out of town. I have had cat sitters before who took great care of my cats which was so great because I know the anxious feelings all too well when...
Stacey can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting
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Isabelle P.


Oakland, CA

$20/hr2 yrs exp

Loving And Compassionate Pet Caregiver!

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I have always grown up around animals, no matter what they were. I have grown up with at least 20 different dogs, 20 different cats, rodents, reptiles, you name it! I have trained and rehabilitated strays, pet sitter for friend's and neighbors, done special meal prep, administered oral medication, stayed overnight to watch...
Isabelle can also help with: Dog training, pet walking, administration of medicine, pet sitting
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Amber P.


Oakland, CA

$17-22/hr1 yrs exp

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I am a lover of animals! I have been dog sitting for about a year now, but have been a proud dog owner since 2020. I was a cat owner in 2010 and had a rabbit in 2018. I am experienced in over night stay and have dog sat for up to a week.
Amber can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
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Asia L.


Oakland, CA

$27-32/hr10 yrs exp

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I've grown up with pets my whole life and have lots of experience with pet sitting. I currently have my own dog, a pit bull named Marry Puppins and I feed a cat that lives in my backyard. I provide pet sitting in your own home. I love dogs and cats of all sizes and ages.
Asia can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
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Christianne P.


Oakland, CA

$20-25/hr1 yrs exp

Pet Care Provider

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I can provide cat and dog sitting in your home. I grew up with cats and dogs and currently have a cat of my own. I love all cats and dogs and would love to care for them while you're away!
Christianne can also help with: Pet sitting, daily feeding, pet walking
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Boontu G.


Oakland, CA

$16-21/hr4 yrs exp

Dog Mom Enthusiast Looking To Help Out Other Pet Parents!

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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...
Boontu can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, grooming, boarding, pet transportation
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Erbol A.


Oakland, CA

$20-50/hr4 yrs exp

About Me:

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Hello there! I'm your neighborhood pet enthusiast and reliable pet sitter. With a passion for animals and a commitment to their well-being, I provide top-notch pet sitting services that allow you to enjoy peace of mind while you're away. I have always had a deep connection with animals. Whether it's caring for dogs, cats, birds,...
Erbol can also help with: Pet walking, dog training, pet sitting, pet transportation, boarding, daily feeding & more
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Zariha H.


Oakland, CA

$21-35/hr2 yrs exp

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Hi! I'm currently a legal assistant and obtaining my masters degree, I've been taking care of dogs and cat since high school to help pay for my school. I have years of experience dog walking/sitting and cat sitting. I have plenty of references and 4 dogs of my own! I will treat your fur babies as they're mine.
Zariha can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, boarding

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Recent cat sitter reviews from local pet parents in Oakland, CA

Joanne E.

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 my cat's Benji's needs during her visits. While we were away, she sent me the cutest...

- Joanna S.

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.

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.

Sarah T.

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 Sarah was available to help. She was punctual, communicative, patient, friendly, and all...

- Alex A.

Gabriela A.

5.0

Gabriela was a wonderful pet sitter! She was so communicative and sent us daily updates and photos on how our pets were doing. She and her husband stayed at our home and left it very clean and tidy. She went above and beyond and we would highly recommend her and consider hiring again!

- Care member

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Ratings for Oakland, CA cat sitters listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Cat Sitters in Oakland, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 11 reviews of the 60 listed cat sitters.