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“Laura G. was an excellent catsitter with my big elder kitty, Axel. She was wonderful about establishing trust with a meet and greet, and she was flexible with our needs for Axel overnight. 10/10 experience...when I got home from out of town, I could truly tell that Axel had been cared for and adored. Laura is a total professional; the photos and videos of our beloved Axel while we were away was a nice touch every day. Laura also respected our home greatly. I felt very safe leaving instructions for Axels care and our house with Laura G. We appreciated her so much and absolutely will use her services again. Axel says thanks Laura and hopes he gets to hang out with you again soon! Use Laura, she is a rare gem!”
“Barb was so kind to my fur-babies and so respectful of my home. She was available and came by very last minute when my scheduled person was over 40 minutes late with no notice. I can’t express my appreciation enough! I already have her scheduled for a future visit with my littles!”
“This was our first full weekend trip away from our four senior cats for a long time. From the beginning, Jade made us feel confident that our fur babies were in good hands. She sent pictures and gave reports everyday. Two of our cats require meds including insulin shots 2x daily. We were so pleased when we returned home to find our kitties looking happy and healthy. Jade is going to come back in a few weeks for our ten day trip. We know our fur babies will be in good hands which gives the gift of “peace of mind.””
“Jessika was absolutely AMAZING!! She stayed at my house to watch my dogs while we were away and she did such a fantastic job at communicating and taking care of my dogs. She’s such a sweetheart and I would absolutely recommend her to anybody looking for a 5 star dog sitter!! THANK YOU JESSIKA!! 💖💖”
About: I have been a dog lover my whole life. I’m used to taking care of multiple dogs at a time and enjoy walking, feeding, and training dogs. I currently have two dogs of my own and take them on multiple walks a day. Pet care for my two dogs is deeply integrated into my daily routine. I take amazing care of my two dogs and would do the same for clients. I am currently training my newest dog with simple commands on walks as he was not leash trained. I would do the same to help clients have peace of mind knowing that their dog is in good hands.
“Laura has watched my pup(s) a few times now and is the only one I trust to be there when I can’t be! She goes above and beyond every time and I am so grateful! Not to mention, she is so kind and thoughtful. Really, a great, trustworthy resource to watch your fur babies!”
“Mary is great with my babies! I will definitely use her again! Also, being the day after the heavy rains she helped to keep an eye on my sump pump so I’d know if my basement was flooding! Above and beyond!”
About: I have always grown up with pets! From cats to dogs to hamsters, everything between! I currently have two cats of my own that are my entire world so I know what it feels like to trust others to take care of your fur babies :) I do work full time, but I am available early mornings, late evenings, and full availability on weekends to hangout with any and all friends! I know how important it is to trust someone with your pet and your home. I’ll stick to your pet’s schedule, keep things neat, send plenty of updates, and make sure your furry friend gets all the love and attention they deserve while you’re gone.
“Dominick house sat and took care of my 5 year old sheepdog for 9 days while I was on vacation and he was amazing! I am always nervous about leaving my dog with anyone and it was all very last minute, but he arrived early and was very polite. He sent me pictures of my dog and made sure he had daily cuddles. I came home to a very happy pup and the house was exactly as I left it. Would absolutely recommend him if you’re looking for a responsible and responsive rover!”
About: Hi, my name is Alexa. I love all animals but especially dogs! I grew up always having them. I have house sat for someone with one large and one medium size dogs before and it went very well. I made sure to give them their medications when needed. I have lots of free time at the moment so I can give your pets plenty of love and attention that they deserve. I am willing to take them on walks, check ins, or overnights. I will be more than happy to send you updates and photos if you would like. I look forward to taking care of your furry family members! I am currently waiting for a background check to be completed for a a job, so I have full availability to take care of your fur baby. I live in an apartment. so I will be more than willing to care for your pet in your home, take them for walks outside, go potty and play in the yard.
About: Professional, responsible, mature male recently relocated to Springfield. No children- but have always had several dogs and cats. Have volunteered for over two decades with various welfare groups as well. Have actually been petless for over a year now- prior work schedule. Love all dogs and cats- and pets for that matter. Am wanting low key opportunity to work doing EXACTLY what I love- being around pets. Am very flexible, very responsible (have passed multiple extensive background checks for previous employment). Am very responsible, dependable, and absolutely cool under pressure. Am also very flexible and more than able to accommodate last minute and or emergency requests as well. Each and every client will be treated as my own! Thank you for your interest and time. I am very flexible and available 7 days a week- all hours of the day. Will also travel , within reasonable distance. Thank you- Stefan Currently am only available to take care of pets in their home, not my own. In emergency situations will consider my home or other options.
“Laura is fantastic!!!! She was able to help me out last minute (like the night before an unexpected business trip!) She was able to come over right away to meet my pups and get instructions. She was sweet, kind and my pups loved her! Laura sent pics and updates and was amazing! My new go to pet sitter! Highly recommend!”
About: i love taking care of animals and helping people the best i can im a certified veterinary assistant and i loved my job. I recently moved to the Springfield area and i want to be able to help on my free time and have fun with the animals i love!!! I am always free on sundays and im free on weekdays no later then 5pm. Just let me know ahead of time and we can go over my schedule. I live in an apartment complex on the first floor so it’s easy for the doggies to go on walks. i also go to the park on weekends and give pup cups after a fun day at the park:).
“Catherine is so great with our pups! We’ve had her stay at our house to watch our 2 dogs a few times now, and she is always reliable, on time, and great at communicating to let us know how our fur babies are doing while we’re away. We will be using her again anytime we have to leave the pups at home, and highly recommend to anyone else looking for a dog sitter!”
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Laura & David G.Star Sitter
“Laura G. was an excellent catsitter with my big elder kitty, Axel. She was wonderful about establishing trust with a meet and greet, and she was flexible with our needs for Axel overnight. 10/10 experience...when I got home from out of town, I could truly tell that Axel had been cared for and adored. Laura is a total professional; the photos and videos of our beloved Axel while we were away was a nice touch every day. Laura also respected our home greatly. I felt very safe leaving instructions for Axels care and our house with Laura G. We appreciated her so much and absolutely will use her services again. Axel says thanks Laura and hopes he gets to hang out with you again soon! Use Laura, she is a rare gem!”
Barb G.
“Barb was so kind to my fur-babies and so respectful of my home. She was available and came by very last minute when my scheduled person was over 40 minutes late with no notice. I can’t express my appreciation enough! I already have her scheduled for a future visit with my littles!”
Jade D.
“This was our first full weekend trip away from our four senior cats for a long time. From the beginning, Jade made us feel confident that our fur babies were in good hands. She sent pictures and gave reports everyday. Two of our cats require meds including insulin shots 2x daily. We were so pleased when we returned home to find our kitties looking happy and healthy. Jade is going to come back in a few weeks for our ten day trip. We know our fur babies will be in good hands which gives the gift of “peace of mind.””
Jessika A.
“Jessika was absolutely AMAZING!! She stayed at my house to watch my dogs while we were away and she did such a fantastic job at communicating and taking care of my dogs. She’s such a sweetheart and I would absolutely recommend her to anybody looking for a 5 star dog sitter!! THANK YOU JESSIKA!! 💖💖”
Michele M.Star Sitter
“I am so happy to write a testimonial for Michele! Michele has been a good friend for over 20 years and I have personally observed her commitment to her own pet family. She has always been a dog lover and has had a dog for as long as I have known her. In more recent years she adopted two large breed dogs in to her home and made a loving home for both of them. Both dogs had some anxiety issues at the time of their adoption, and through the creation of a loving environment she has helped them overcome their anxiety. Michele has a great relationship with our large German Shepherd and our small Bichon mix, and really connects with both dogs. Michele is kind, organized and timely and would be a wonderful dog sitter. She love walking dogs and would give any dog a lot of exercise over a sitting. She is also familiar with caring for older dogs and could give medications. I give her the highest recommendation.”
Laura E.Star Sitter
“Laura has watched my pup(s) a few times now and is the only one I trust to be there when I can’t be! She goes above and beyond every time and I am so grateful! Not to mention, she is so kind and thoughtful. Really, a great, trustworthy resource to watch your fur babies!”
Kasondra E.
“Kasondra was great with our senior foster dog! She took him out for walks, car rides & gave us multiple updates throughout the day. We’d highly recommend her!”
Abby J.
“Abby is wonderful. She was very attentive. Kept in co tact if any questions needed to be ask. I would recommend her to any whom would ask. Would book again.”
Lisa D.
“Lisa was great with our animals. She kept us updated with lots of pictures. We really appreciate her staying the weekend with our pets. We will definitely be asking her to sit for us again!”
Kortney G.
“Kortney followed our instructions and sent us updates as requested. I felt comfortable leaving my cats with her and I’m sure they loved her! I would definitely use her services again when needed”
Mary P.
“Mary is great with my babies! I will definitely use her again! Also, being the day after the heavy rains she helped to keep an eye on my sump pump so I’d know if my basement was flooding! Above and beyond!”
Kapria W.
“Kapria was amazing with my baby kitty! She gave me great updates about him and stayed at my place smas requested. She is a wonderful pet person and I highly recommend her!!!”
Emily N.
“Emily is an amazing pet sitter! She updated us throughout the stay with messages and pictures. She took great care of the pets and the house. Definitely recommended!”
Amanda M.
About: I have always grown up with pets! From cats to dogs to hamsters, everything between! I currently have two cats of my own that are my entire world so I know what it feels like to trust others to take care of your fur babies :) I do work full time, but I am available early mornings, late evenings, and full availability on weekends to hangout with any and all friends! I know how important it is to trust someone with your pet and your home. I’ll stick to your pet’s schedule, keep things neat, send plenty of updates, and make sure your furry friend gets all the love and attention they deserve while you’re gone.
Dominick F.
“Dominick house sat and took care of my 5 year old sheepdog for 9 days while I was on vacation and he was amazing! I am always nervous about leaving my dog with anyone and it was all very last minute, but he arrived early and was very polite. He sent me pictures of my dog and made sure he had daily cuddles. I came home to a very happy pup and the house was exactly as I left it. Would absolutely recommend him if you’re looking for a responsible and responsive rover!”
Alexa M.
About: Hi, my name is Alexa. I love all animals but especially dogs! I grew up always having them. I have house sat for someone with one large and one medium size dogs before and it went very well. I made sure to give them their medications when needed. I have lots of free time at the moment so I can give your pets plenty of love and attention that they deserve. I am willing to take them on walks, check ins, or overnights. I will be more than happy to send you updates and photos if you would like. I look forward to taking care of your furry family members! I am currently waiting for a background check to be completed for a a job, so I have full availability to take care of your fur baby. I live in an apartment. so I will be more than willing to care for your pet in your home, take them for walks outside, go potty and play in the yard.
Stefan M.
“Stef has taken care of my dogs for a long time I had Bichons and now a Shitzhu. He is friendly with small and large dogs...has owned Greyhounds, family has had Labs,Collies, lots of cats. He lives them all.”
Laura H.
“Laura is fantastic!!!! She was able to help me out last minute (like the night before an unexpected business trip!) She was able to come over right away to meet my pups and get instructions. She was sweet, kind and my pups loved her! Laura sent pics and updates and was amazing! My new go to pet sitter! Highly recommend!”
Nakee M.
“Nakee is a great dog sitter to have. She has no problem taking care of my dog and treats him as her own. She’s very gentle with pets and caring.”
Catherine A.
“Catherine is so great with our pups! We’ve had her stay at our house to watch our 2 dogs a few times now, and she is always reliable, on time, and great at communicating to let us know how our fur babies are doing while we’re away. We will be using her again anytime we have to leave the pups at home, and highly recommend to anyone else looking for a dog sitter!”
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Frequently asked questions about Rover
House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Bates on Rover as of Aug 2025 was about $43 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 72 house sitters in Bates. 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, 98% of Bates house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters with repeat customers have an average of 4 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 Bates.
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. Bates 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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