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“What we most loved about Hailey was how quickly our animals took to her — our dogs were leaning against her within minutes, and even the cats who hide came out and let her pet them the very first night! It was comforting to leave our pets in the care of someone who clearly loves and understands animals. And though we ended up rushed and didn't have as much time as I wanted to orient her, she perfectly remembered and followed all instructions. We've already booked her again.”
“I’m very happy to have arranged for Will to dog/house sit. He was clearly very attentive to Ruby and Mika during my 36 hour get away, and did his best to help them feel comfortable in his presence. He listened well to details for their care and provided me with updates and photos over the course of his time with the dogs. He left the house in great shape. I highly recommend Will if you need a dog sitter.”
“Chad makes each stay with Gracie an enriching and fun experience for her while incorporating positive reinforcement training into every interaction. I've had multiple canine companions for many years but I always learn something new just by watching Chad interact with her. It's a pleasure and relief to leave home knowing everything is in Chad's capable hands. Chad is punctual, attentive, knowledgeable, and responsible, and he speaks dog (even husky). He provides informative and entertaining updates and we come home to a relaxed and content dog who is happy to see us but disappointed when Chad leaves.”
“We have had Bev take care of our precious dog Clover a few times and all of those times have been uneventful and easy. Bev sends pictures while we are gone and we love that. Thanks Bev!!”
“It is clear that Georgia loves animals. Our dog was well cared for, the house was spotless on our return, and she kept in touch throughout our trip. Would have back in a heartbeat!!”
“I am so grateful for the care provided for our cats! It felt clear that she understood how to meet and make each cat comfortable! I believe our cats felt supported and safe because August did everything to keep the cats routines. We feel so grateful and will book again!”
“Anna was outstanding and so kind, responsive and communicative always and took excellent care of our 2 year old black lab Zelda. She was here dog/house sitting for a week and a half and went out of her way to help with our late departure/arrival days, and sent us numerous updates and photos and was so nice and positive about Zelda! I would 100% plus recommend her and hope she can house/dog sit for us again. We were really nervous to leave Zelda for the first time and Anna made it all okay and we are so thankful for that (and for her)!”
About: I’ve had dogs that both lived over 15 healthy years plus sitting .I’m dependable, cautious about their safety and respond quickly. I’m respectful and flexible. I work part time as a caregiver and have a flexible schedule. I’m reliable, mature and will be attentive. As well as reachable when needed. I’m careful about your pets safety as well as a feeding schedule. I’m cautious regarding heat and ice and keep their environment clean and tidy.
About: I’ve taken care of neighbors and families pets for extended periods (~7-10 days). I found a litter of feral kittens this past summer and cared for them until finding them homes. I’ve also watched many breeds of dogs from chihuahuas to mountain dogs. I’m available most days and hours as I don’t have much of a routine as this is my current source of income during my time of from college. My personal dogs are able to be off leash constantly as I am from a farm background which allows them to have a lot of space. The dogs I’ve watched often have fenced in yards that I’ll play with them in and let them outside on a schedule the owner has requested.
“Anna was terrific. She spent quality time with our pets, cared for our house, sent pics and updates and was very flexible to meet our needs. I'd recommend her and will use her again.”
“Vi was wonderful to accommodate our last minute booking request. They came on time and were thoughtful and accommodating to our pets idiosyncrasies and needs. They were appropriately communicative. I would definitely book with Vi again.”
“Zander was amazing with our two pugs. He was kind, positive, and flexible with our schedule. Daily pictures were reassuring that everything was going well. The pugs loved their daily walks and snuggles. I could tell they were very happy with Zander.”
“Brooke was a great sitter for our fur baby! She and Dude bonded at their first meeting. We received pictures and an update daily while we were gone. We would definitely have Brooke stay with Dude again.”
“Clara saved me in an extremely stressful situation. She provided pictures and updates periodically, cleaned up after my pup, and made sure to take care of maples medicines, feedings, and health conditions. Clara was perfect and has helped ease my mind about being away from my puppy.”
About: Life long, I grew up with cat's and dogs. Along with other animals in the household. Mainly growing up with two cat's and a herding dog but also two small lap dogs. I'm working Fridays and weekends. Along with heading to college in the second to last week of August so right now Monday - Thursday are my available days I have two pet Friendly dogs that love to play and I would take them to dog parks to be able to get energy out in a safe and monitored environment.
“Sarah is a great housesitter! She took care of our four pets for a weekend. She made sure to text us if she had any questions and took lots of initiative to ensure our pets had everything the needed. She was super respectful of our home and came back to everything in great shape. We never worried about things back at home while traveling.”
About: I have been taking care of animals since I was 10 years old! From feeding Chickens and giving bunnies clover salads, to reliable dog and cat care I have done it all! In addition to my personal and professional experience, I can accommodate any specific care routine with ease! Whether your on a 7 day vacation, or you just need one night off duty; I've got you and your pet/s covered. Im currently a college student and I work part time. I have a very flexible job and I am able to be present every night from 5pm-7am (when I am working), on weekends and non-work days I am available 24 hours per day if need be! Punctuality and responsibility is very important to me, If there's one thing im good at it would be staying organized and balancing my time. Since I have the flexibility and skills, I am able to accommodate a wide range of care regimen and hourly requirements. In my home I currently have two dogs and two cats (I used to have two bunnies named Rosemary and Cottontail). I have experience with critical care like timed feeding, dog walking, litter box maintenance, and of course giving affection and attention!
About: My parents bred our labs a couple of times when I was a kid, so puppies and dogs have always been in my life. In college I bought my own puppy and had her for a wonderful almost 10 years. She was my best friend and I talked to her and kissed her all of the time. She made me feel happy when my days were gray. Since then I’ve dog sat for multiple families and borrow my friends’ dogs to go for walks and adventures since I no longer have a pup of my own. I work three 12 hour shifts a week so I would love to spend my free days with dogs. I’ve watched my friends dogs even on work days because I work 7a-7 p so I can be there for breakfast and dinner. Most of the time I’ve stayed in their homes so that the dog feels most comfortable. I have no other pets in my home and your pup will get all the belly rubs and scratching they need. I love to go for walks and be active with the dogs (of course only if they’re capable)
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Hailey C.
“What we most loved about Hailey was how quickly our animals took to her — our dogs were leaning against her within minutes, and even the cats who hide came out and let her pet them the very first night! It was comforting to leave our pets in the care of someone who clearly loves and understands animals. And though we ended up rushed and didn't have as much time as I wanted to orient her, she perfectly remembered and followed all instructions. We've already booked her again.”
Will C.Star Sitter
“I’m very happy to have arranged for Will to dog/house sit. He was clearly very attentive to Ruby and Mika during my 36 hour get away, and did his best to help them feel comfortable in his presence. He listened well to details for their care and provided me with updates and photos over the course of his time with the dogs. He left the house in great shape. I highly recommend Will if you need a dog sitter.”
Chad P.Star Sitter
“Chad makes each stay with Gracie an enriching and fun experience for her while incorporating positive reinforcement training into every interaction. I've had multiple canine companions for many years but I always learn something new just by watching Chad interact with her. It's a pleasure and relief to leave home knowing everything is in Chad's capable hands. Chad is punctual, attentive, knowledgeable, and responsible, and he speaks dog (even husky). He provides informative and entertaining updates and we come home to a relaxed and content dog who is happy to see us but disappointed when Chad leaves.”
Bev C.
“We have had Bev take care of our precious dog Clover a few times and all of those times have been uneventful and easy. Bev sends pictures while we are gone and we love that. Thanks Bev!!”
Georgia R.
“It is clear that Georgia loves animals. Our dog was well cared for, the house was spotless on our return, and she kept in touch throughout our trip. Would have back in a heartbeat!!”
Audrey K.
“I am so grateful for the care provided for our cats! It felt clear that she understood how to meet and make each cat comfortable! I believe our cats felt supported and safe because August did everything to keep the cats routines. We feel so grateful and will book again!”
Anna F.Star Sitter
“Anna was outstanding and so kind, responsive and communicative always and took excellent care of our 2 year old black lab Zelda. She was here dog/house sitting for a week and a half and went out of her way to help with our late departure/arrival days, and sent us numerous updates and photos and was so nice and positive about Zelda! I would 100% plus recommend her and hope she can house/dog sit for us again. We were really nervous to leave Zelda for the first time and Anna made it all okay and we are so thankful for that (and for her)!”
Jane S.
About: I’ve had dogs that both lived over 15 healthy years plus sitting .I’m dependable, cautious about their safety and respond quickly. I’m respectful and flexible. I work part time as a caregiver and have a flexible schedule. I’m reliable, mature and will be attentive. As well as reachable when needed. I’m careful about your pets safety as well as a feeding schedule. I’m cautious regarding heat and ice and keep their environment clean and tidy.
Kasandra R.
“Kasandra’s background in farming and experience with a wide range of animals made her an exceptional choice to care for our pets. Her reliability, punctuality, and thoughtful attention to our pets’ individual needs gave our family peace of mind while we were away on extended trips. We felt completely confident that our animals were in caring and capable hands.”
Anna S.
“Anna was terrific. She spent quality time with our pets, cared for our house, sent pics and updates and was very flexible to meet our needs. I'd recommend her and will use her again.”
Vi
“Vi was wonderful to accommodate our last minute booking request. They came on time and were thoughtful and accommodating to our pets idiosyncrasies and needs. They were appropriately communicative. I would definitely book with Vi again.”
Zander G.
“Zander was amazing with our two pugs. He was kind, positive, and flexible with our schedule. Daily pictures were reassuring that everything was going well. The pugs loved their daily walks and snuggles. I could tell they were very happy with Zander.”
Sukhpran K.
“Sukhpran is a go to sitter for us. Our pups get walks, snugs and love. Our house is nearly always cleaner than when we leave. Highly recommended!”
Brooke W.
“Brooke was a great sitter for our fur baby! She and Dude bonded at their first meeting. We received pictures and an update daily while we were gone. We would definitely have Brooke stay with Dude again.”
Clara R.
“Clara saved me in an extremely stressful situation. She provided pictures and updates periodically, cleaned up after my pup, and made sure to take care of maples medicines, feedings, and health conditions. Clara was perfect and has helped ease my mind about being away from my puppy.”
Dana P.
“Dana was great! She was communicative and let us know when she would be leaving the animals home alone. Dana provided updates each day and pictures!”
Colleen B.
“They take my dog out multiple times a day for extended outside time. Even will bring their dog to play if I ask! Our dogs are best friends. They also take top tier care of the cat with soft and hard food a litter box robot and water fountain with a filter.”
Sarah K.
“Sarah is a great housesitter! She took care of our four pets for a weekend. She made sure to text us if she had any questions and took lots of initiative to ensure our pets had everything the needed. She was super respectful of our home and came back to everything in great shape. We never worried about things back at home while traveling.”
Chase D.
About: I have been taking care of animals since I was 10 years old! From feeding Chickens and giving bunnies clover salads, to reliable dog and cat care I have done it all! In addition to my personal and professional experience, I can accommodate any specific care routine with ease! Whether your on a 7 day vacation, or you just need one night off duty; I've got you and your pet/s covered. Im currently a college student and I work part time. I have a very flexible job and I am able to be present every night from 5pm-7am (when I am working), on weekends and non-work days I am available 24 hours per day if need be! Punctuality and responsibility is very important to me, If there's one thing im good at it would be staying organized and balancing my time. Since I have the flexibility and skills, I am able to accommodate a wide range of care regimen and hourly requirements. In my home I currently have two dogs and two cats (I used to have two bunnies named Rosemary and Cottontail). I have experience with critical care like timed feeding, dog walking, litter box maintenance, and of course giving affection and attention!
Kelly M.
About: My parents bred our labs a couple of times when I was a kid, so puppies and dogs have always been in my life. In college I bought my own puppy and had her for a wonderful almost 10 years. She was my best friend and I talked to her and kissed her all of the time. She made me feel happy when my days were gray. Since then I’ve dog sat for multiple families and borrow my friends’ dogs to go for walks and adventures since I no longer have a pup of my own. I work three 12 hour shifts a week so I would love to spend my free days with dogs. I’ve watched my friends dogs even on work days because I work 7a-7 p so I can be there for breakfast and dinner. Most of the time I’ve stayed in their homes so that the dog feels most comfortable. I have no other pets in my home and your pup will get all the belly rubs and scratching they need. I love to go for walks and be active with the dogs (of course only if they’re capable)
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House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Bakersfield on Rover as of Aug 2025 was about $65 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A house sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your needs.
As of Aug 2025, there are 119 house sitters in Bakersfield. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect house sitter near you. As a reminder, house sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your house’s safety.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple house sitters about your booking. Typically, 89% of Bakersfield house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Bakersfield have an average of 16 years of experience. House sitters with repeat customers have an average of 3 repeat clients. Experience can vary from house sitter to house sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare house sitters in Bakersfield.
Heading out of town? It’s easy to book a 5-star house sitter to take care of your home. Book a house sitter to take care of your dog and cat, while keeping an eye on your property. And the best part? Your best friend gets to stay on their home turf. Bakersfield house sitters are great for:
- Dogs who’d prefer to stay on their home turf
- Cats and caged pets
- Pet parents on a tight schedule
- Keeping an eye on your home and plants while you’re away
Yes! House sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your house sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your house sitter has access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals. In the rare event of any issues during a booking, rest easy knowing your pet is covered by the Rover Guarantee reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care.
Note: If your house sitter requested to cancel this booking, then they need to cancel from their account. Please contact them via Rover Messages.
We get it—sometimes plans change and you may need to cancel your house sitting service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your house sitter’s cancellation policy.
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