House Sitting in Downtown, Bakersfield, CA
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Prices are estimates per night for 1 dog. Pricing may vary based on your search and includes a booking fee of 11%.

âKelly has house sat for us and our two dogs twice over the last month. She did a wonderful job with our dogs and took great care of our house. She is very quick to respond when I have reached out to her. She does a great job.â

âSahvanna took great care of our German shepherd and golden retriever while we were away! They were so happy with her, we got lots of updates, and our home was taken great care of. We canât recommend Sahvannaâs services enough and would definitely use them again in the futureâ

âWe were very happy with Kayla. She followed our instructions for house sitting and accomplished everything we needed. Our home was neat and clean upon our return and she did a good job of watering our flowers. Most importantly, our pup like her right away. Kayla took her on walks and the neighbors that she ran into thought she was nice, polite, and taking good care of our pup. We received photos from Kayla every day and in them, our pup seemed relaxed which was reassuring. We will definitely use her again.â

âGrace was great! Responded quickly to the house sitting request. Great communication before, during and after. She arrived early and listened and responded to all the specific ins and outs of the house and dogs. She sent us updates and pictures and our dogs were super happy and adjusted when we got home. I felt comfortable in our home and would certainly call her again. Thanks Grace. Roscoe and Maverick appreciated you. đž â¤ď¸â

âJamie was amazing! She cared for our Ellie over Christmas and did such a great job following our care instructions and respecting our home. Her communication throughout the stay gave us so much peace of mind. We would definitely recommend Jamie to anyone looking for a sitter they can truly trust.â

âSydney was so great! She is so kind and caring. She took great care of Remi and my home while I was away on a work trip. It was so nice to have peace of mind while I was traveling. I will definitely recommend and use Sydney again!â

âTatiana was just wonderful to our boy. She kept us up to date on how he was doing and send us videos to show he was happy and comfortable at home. She took good care of our home also. Indy was very well care for and for this I would recommend Tatiana for your fur baby.â

âSidney was absolutely amazing!! It was our first time using Rover and she put us at ease the moment we met for a little meet-and-greet with our crew. She sent videos and pictures everyday which we absolutely loved. We had two dogs and a cat, all with their own special quirks, and Sidney was so great with all three. Our vacation was stress-free knowing she was there and she left the house in perfect order for when we returned. We canât recommend her enough (in fact, we bragged about her to the family our entire trip đ) and will absolutely be booking her again.â

About: I've had the Opportunity to love on and take care of other's Dogs since I was 11! Many Family members, Friends, and Neighbors have allowed me to feed, play with, administer medecine to, bathe, and walk their Dogs and Puppies!! I absolutely love doing it! I'm currently working most evening but im still open and available to be as hands for Dog and Cat sitting, walking, play time, and whatever else you need!! I am extremely attentive to Dogs when they're outside playing, I make sure they never eat anything that could be damaging to their health. I walk my Dogs often and can walk yours as often as requested. I can Crate your dog if needed. I pay attention to and play with cats and regularly check on and maintaine Animals Food/Water levels and Litterbox and Dog Poop levels outside.
About: I have been taking care of pets, housesitting, and more since I was 13 years old and Iâm patient and kind! I love caring for animalsâ¤ď¸ I am planning on pet sitting in the late afternoon/evenings during the weekdays and any time on the weekends and am available to stay overnight as needed as long as itâs fun that I leave for work in the morning and can return afterwards. I fist let the pet adjust to me as needed and then I can play with a toy they love, walk them, or just give them attention and cuddle if thatâs what they choose. Itâs all about making them comfortable.
About: I've grown up with cats and dogs in my life since I was born. I was practically raised by two lovely German Shepherds and have only fostered a deeper love of animals the older I've gotten. I have housesat for relatives and taken care of their dogs in their absence. I have experience with taking care of young pups/kittens and currently take care of my precious elderly chihuahua, Ellie. I also have some experience taking care of reptiles, such as turtles and bearded dragons. I'm free almost any given time so long as I'm given a day or so of communication. Happy to work with yours and your pets' schedules! I take great care to watch for an animals body language and react accordingly. I can crate most dogs so long as they're trained for it. I'm also available to message for updates 24/7 if you want updates on how your fur babies are doing.
âSuper sweet and very responsive, and very flexible when we needed to extend our trip. Took great care of the fur babies, will definitely use Calie again in the future.â


About: Whether your dog loves long walks, playtime, or just being near a human at all times, I adapt to what makes them happiest. With a medical background, Iâm especially attentive to instructions, medications, and changes in behaviorânothing gets overlooked. I offer pet care Friday through Sunday, which allows me to be fully present and consistent during those days. Since I work full-time during the week, I intentionally limit my availability so pets receive calm, unhurried, and reliable care, never rushed or overbooked. I care for pets in their home by sticking closely to their routineâmeals on time, walks as expected, litter boxes clean, and plenty of attention based on their personality. Whether your pet is playful, shy, or just supervising me from across the room, I meet them where theyâre at.
About: It's a privilege to spend time with pups through rover. Serving each ones needs individually. I am thankful & excited to have the opportunity to meet new pet lovers. Contact me for any questions, comments, & concerns. I'm open hearted & eager to please. Your pets safety is of the utmost importance through out our time shared. Thank you for caring about your pets as much as they care about you. Have a beautiful day furfam! Hope to meet soon! Available very often. Please feel free to contact me about what schedule you need. Thank you! Looking forward to hearing from ya'll. See ya'll soon! I'm with my clients pups the whole time of our time together. I pet sit 2-3 pets at a time to give all my attention to each pair per visit. I work part time so I'll have plenty time for play time and also I'm available during the weekends and holidays. Let me.know if you have any questions. I have a fensed yard and a friendly dog to play with. If you have any concerns please contact me anytime. I have a large crate also incase of emergency.
About: I studied to be come a vet assistant at high dessert medical college, where I also took an extern ship with task that included, helping take care of animals for boarding, injured animals, and animals before and after surgeries. I have skill with proper animal care and proper husbandry. I am currently working part time at the blvd so they wonât be alone for more then an 8hour shift and I only work one 8hr shift a week so ill be home most of the time when pets are in my care I will allow pets full access to my room and living room (I do have young siblings in my house so I would keep pets in my room if the kids are being to rough) while taking them on walks during the day and night or as needed Iâll feed them to owner preference along with 24/7 access to plenty of water I do understand I have a small apartment but I live close to a park with a dog area to take them for few hours twice a day while it is fresh outside unless otherwise specified by owner.
âCrystal is the best! The dogs loved her. She was on time and very responsive. You can tell she loves animals. We would highly recommend her! The next time we are in Bakersfield, we will use her again. Thumbs up to her!â

âDominie did an amazing job looking after my dogs. She took them on, walks every day and updated me with photos and comments on their eating habits. House looks good and dogs are happy! I highly recommend her for housesitting and dog sitting - five stars all the way! đâ

About: I am a Fear Free certified veterinary technician of 13 years who grew up in the show dog world (AKC) before getting into rescue as an adult. Throughout my long-lived animal career I have participated in puppy/kitten/basic obedience training, behavioral rehabilitation, dog sport training, senior care, care for animals with extreme medical needs, and owned/operated a group play doggie daycare. My jobs, hobbies, and passions are all centered around animals and I can't wait to bring that passion to you! I am home full-time, and available for puppies and animals with heavy needs. I have a fairly set schedule for all of the pets in my care, and that level of routine provides comfort to even the most nervous of pups. I am the only Fear Free pet carer in Bakersfield! I provide comforting classical music as well as calming pheromones in the sleeping spaces to make their stay as stress-free as possible. I have a fenced yard and never leave dogs together unsupervised. I do not provide an environment suitable for animals with a history of dog aggression. Small dogs I can be more flexible with, as their attitude usually comes from a place of fear and that is something I can work with for the little guys.
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Frequently asked questions about Rover
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple house sitters about your booking. Typically, house sitters on Rover respond in under an hour.
Experience can vary widely from house sitter to house sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing house sitters available in Downtown.
Heading out of town? Itâs 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. Downtown house sitters are great for:
- Dogs whoâd 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 youâre 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.
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We get itâsometimes 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 sitterâs cancellation policy.





