Petme · Oakland

Find a vetted pet sitter in Oakland, 0% owner fee

0% owner fee. Up to 5% cashback on every booking. $20,000 vet protection included.

Verified dog and cat sitters across Rockridge to Fruitvale in Oakland. No service fee for pet owners, up to 5% cashback on every completed booking, $20,000 vet protection included on every stay.

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Owner service fee on Petme

$20,000

Vet protection per booking

Up to 5%

Cashback on every booking

4.9 / 5

Average sitter rating

Verified pet sitters in Oakland

Browse verified pet sitters in Oakland. Tap any sitter to see their services, rates and reviews.

Camyle

majestic_bull558

Oakland

Michelle

quirky_cerberus1373

San Francisco

Julissa

fluffy_butterfly1684

Daly City

Socorro Pereda

peredapetcare01

Hayward

Diamond

diamondcares

Fremont

jenny

chubby_penguin1219

Redwood City

Rebecca

beckyluv

Livermore

The cashback maths

What you actually save on a typical booking

Worked example: a 5-night dog-boarding stay in Oakland at $65 per night. The sitter sets the same rate either way — the difference is what each platform stacks on top.

	Fee-charging platforms	Petme
Sitter rate (5 nights × $65)	$325	$325
Pet-owner service fee (~11%)	$35–$50	$0
Booking subtotal	$360–$375	$325
Cashback earned	—	−$16
Effective cost	$360–$375	$309

Competitor column reflects platforms that charge pet owners a service fee on top of the sitter rate (Rover, Wag, Care.com). Petme charges pet owners 0% and credits up to 5% cashback automatically into your Petme balance.

Comparison

Petme vs other US platforms

Other platforms

Pet owners pay a platform service fee on top of every booking (typically 5–11%).

No cashback. Repeat bookings cost the same as the first.

Limited or paywalled vet protection. Some platforms cap medical reimbursement at $1,000–$5,000.

Sitter matching rotates you through whoever is available. No same-sitter guarantee.

Petme

Pet owners pay 0% on Petme. The sitter sets the rate, you pay only the rate.

Up to 5% cashback on every completed booking, paid into your Petme balance instantly.

$20,000 in vet expenses included on every booking, no deductible, no upcharge.

Search and rebook the same sitter directly. Most Petme owners stick with one preferred sitter after the first 2–3 bookings.

Protection and cashback

Protection and cashback, automatic

$20,000 vet protection on every booking

Every booking on Petme includes up to $20,000 in vet expenses if something happens during the stay. The protection is automatic, has no deductible, and applies whether you book one drop-in visit or a two-week boarding. No claim form to fill out before the vet visit: open a ticket from inside the booking and Petme support coordinates with the clinic.

Automatic cashback, no signup, no opt-in

When a booking completes, up to 5% cashback is credited to your Petme balance straight away. Use the balance toward your next booking, no expiry, no minimum. The more you book, the more comes back.

How it works

Search your neighborhood

Pick your dates, choose a service, and browse verified sitters in your part of the city. Read profiles, reviews, and house rules before reaching out.

Message in chat, meet in person

Free meet-and-greet with any sitter before you commit. Hand over keys, share your pet's routine, and confirm any medical or feeding needs.

Book inside the app, get cashback

Confirm the booking, the sitter is notified, and up to 5% cashback lands in your Petme balance automatically when the stay ends.

Local context

Booking a sitter in Oakland: what to know

Oakland's mild Mediterranean climate makes year-round walks easy, but inland flatland heat spikes in late summer push midday walks into the early morning, while the hills stay cooler and foggier. Sitters near the bay plan around the afternoon marine layer that rolls in most evenings. Demand climbs over summer travel and the December holidays, when boarding and house sitting lead as owners leave town. Drop-in visits and walks stay steady year-round thanks to the commuter base heading into San Francisco. Oakland is roughly 29% Hispanic and the Fruitvale district is about two-thirds Latino, so Spanish-speaking sitters reach a large local owner base.

Pet care services in Oakland

Pet Boarding

Overnight stays at a sitter's home with personalized care and attention in Oakland

Dog Walking

Scheduled walks to keep your dog active, happy, and well-exercised in Oakland

House Sitting

In-home care where a sitter stays at your place with your pet in Oakland

Drop-in Visits

Quick check-ins for feeding, playtime, and potty breaks in Oakland

Doggy Daycare

Daytime supervision and socialization while you're at work in Oakland

Related Petme pages

Related pages for Oakland

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Pet sitters in cities near Oakland

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Are pet sitters in Oakland really vetted?

Yes. Every Petme sitter in Oakland passes identity verification with a government ID and a background check before their profile goes live. First bookings are tagged so you can see whether a sitter is new or established, and reviews are open and unfiltered.

What does the 0% owner fee actually mean in practice?

Other US platforms (Rover, Wag, Care.com) charge pet owners a service fee on top of the sitter's rate at checkout — typically 5% to 11%. Petme charges pet owners 0%. You pay the rate the sitter sets, nothing else. On a $325 5-night boarding, that's $35–$50 you don't pay.

How does cashback work for Oakland bookings?

When you complete a booking with a sitter in Oakland, Petme credits up to 5% of the booking value back into your in-app balance. The balance applies to your next booking with no expiry and no minimum. New customers see the credit within hours of booking completion.

What happens if my pet needs a vet during a stay in Oakland?

Every Petme booking automatically includes up to $20,000 in vet expenses if something goes wrong during the stay. The protection has no deductible and applies whether you book one walk or a two-week boarding. Open a ticket from inside the booking and Petme support coordinates directly with the Oakland clinic.

Can I cancel if my plans change?

Yes. Each sitter sets their own cancellation policy and it's shown clearly on their profile before you book. Cancellations made inside the sitter's free-cancel window are refunded in full to your original payment method.

What about Oakland-specific rules I should know?

California does not license pet sitters or dog walkers. Oakland caps households at three dogs and requires leashes no longer than six feet in public; commercial dog walkers using East Bay Regional Parks need a district commercial dog-walking permit regardless of how many dogs they walk. Report self-employed pet-care income on Schedule C.

Is Petme an app or a website?

Both. Search and read profiles on the website. Booking, messages, payment, and cashback all run inside the iOS and Android app.

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Find a sitter, message in chat, book inside the app. Cashback lands automatically when the booking is done.

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