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Find cat sitters in Oakland, CA that you’ll love

60 cat sitters are listed in Oakland, CA

The average posted rate is $19/hr as of January 2025

The average experience for nearby cat sitters is 3 years

Cat sitters in Oakland, CA

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Ann Marie K.


Oakland, CA

$14-19/hr5 yrs exp

Fun Loving Philadelphia Cat And Dog Sitter

5.0

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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: Pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet walking, pet transportation, grooming, dog training & more
Skills:

Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified

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Isabella D.


Oakland, CA

$15-20/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 transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
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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: Pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine
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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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 walking, grooming, pet sitting
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...

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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 walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
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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Maria A.


Oakland, CA

$20-25/hr3 yrs exp

Dog Walker, Cat Sitting

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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Zoe S.


Oakland, CA

$17-21/hr4 yrs exp

Dog Walking And Dog And Cat Sitting

I am available for dog walking, cat sitting and dog sitting!! I am a recent college graduate, artist and teacher. I grew up surrounded by animals and believe they are our best friends!! I will provide love and care to your furry family members!!! I currently do not have any pets and am always looking for dog and cat sitting jobs...
Zoe can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
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Katrina J.


Oakland, CA

$25-30/hr4 yrs exp

Dog Lover!

My name is Katrina & I'm a dog & cat lover! I've had experience since my teenage years with pet sitting, and four years of dog walking experience. I'm extremely patient & loving to your fur babies! I have a 9-month-old mixed shepherd of my own :)
Katrina can also help with: Pet walking
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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
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...
Sofia can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
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Amber P.


Oakland, CA

$17-22/hr1 yrs exp

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 walking, pet sitting
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Matthew B.


Oakland, CA

$17-22/hr1 yrs exp

Pet-sitter, Groomer

Having grown up on a ranch with dogs, cats, and horses, Matt knows how way around caring for domestic animals. He has sat for family and friends animals on many occasions and is now seeking to hone skills with neighbors.
Matthew can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, grooming, pet sitting
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Karla F.


Oakland, CA

$25/hr3 yrs exp

Bay Area Native Pet Sitter

Hi! I'm Karla and a Bay Area native living in Oakland, CA. I've been officially helping with pet care for the past 2-3 years whenever friends went out of town. I have experience with dogs and cats and have hosted them in my home. Prior to this, I've been helping with my sister's cats and dog for several years.
Karla can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
I've grown up with pets my entire life. In my family we currently have 3 cats, and 2 large dogs- husky and German shepherd. My love for animals is always growing. I am genuinely interested in their health and well being. I'm interested in pet sitting, walking, and possibly transportation, depending on the circumstances.
Loren can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, boarding
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Calita F.


Oakland, CA

$17-21/hr10 yrs exp

My Experience

Since I was a child, I have always had pets (dogs, cats, a turtle, and hamsters). From a young age, I was responsible for taking care of them, and now I have five dogs (two Golden Retrievers and three mixed breeds), a turtle, and two birds (all very well cared for). I absolutely love animals, and dogs are my favorites! I am a...
Calita can also help with: Pet walking, boarding, pet sitting, grooming
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Michelle S.


Oakland, CA

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

Hi there! I have over 5 years of experience caring for animals. Currently, I own two dogs, a cat, and a rabbit (all of whom get along very well due to my training). Yes, I m a true animal lover and have tons of experience that will be beneficial to both you and your pet. Currently, my skill set covers the following: -Dog Walking...
Michelle can also help with: Dog training, administration of medicine, daily feeding, pet sitting, grooming, pet walking & more
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Isabelle R.


Oakland, CA

$17-50/hr10 yrs exp

Hello, my name is Isabelle! I hope you'll choose me to care for your pet. I'm looking for a job that allows me use my skills with animals while I am working on my Masters in Education! I started working with animals 10 years ago. My very first job was dog sitting and I have many years working with dogs including with my own...
Isabelle can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
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Catherine G.


Oakland, CA

$18-25/hr7 yrs exp

As someone pursuing a career in veterinary medicine and a cat/dog parent, I have a unique understanding of animal care! My passion for animals drives me to ensure they are happy and healthy. With hands-on experience from my studies and personal experience caring for my furry friends, I've developed a keen sense of what pets need...
Catherine can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
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Elinor H.


Oakland, CA

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Experience Summary, Pet sitter

Hello! My name is Elinor and I just moved to the Bay Area to teach at a local middle school where I teach 7th grade English and 8th grade math. Prior to moving here, I lived in Maine for five years and worked at a boarding school as a teacher, coach, and dorm parent. I grew up in DC and am the eldest of four children. In middle...
Elinor can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting
I like sit dogs. Cats. Fish. Birds I cared pets for five years I my house we had dogs and birds before now we have a cat

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

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.

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

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.

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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 14 reviews of the 60 listed cat sitters.