Pet Sitting & Drop Ins in La Cresta-Altavista, Bakersfield, CA

“Barbara is currently sitting for my dogs, I am still out of town. I will leave another review once I am home. I am trying to figure out how to leave a tip, because she goes way above and beyond. For all of the work and help she is doing for my dogs while I am gone is incredible, so I just want to throw her a tip because she more than deserves it.”

“I had the best first experience using the Rover app all because of Kayla. Her calm demeanor made my dogs and cats trust her almost immediately. She was incredibly thorough through the first initial visit and knew all the right questions to ask if I missed something. I will absolutely be rebooking with her. Incredibly happy that I have a trustworthy babysitter because that’s what she is. An incredible babysitter for my fur babies!”

“Crystal was great! I travelled for a while and she visited my cats. She great at contacting me, sending pics, placing food, water and petting them. Came back after several days and they seem very happy ? thanks Crystal”

“I know Miranda to be responsible and hard working individual. I believe her to be trust worthy and caring. I think she would be great at caring for pets.”

“Sidney has been so great! Have been working long hours and was worried about my puppy being home for hours in end alone. Sidney came to meet Bunnie before we started regular daily visits, and she stayed and played with Bunnie for an hour almost daily. My neighbors told me they always saw her running around the back yard keeping her active, and she was always super sweet to my baby. She always remembered to put out the activity toys, and would even clean up the rare messes my puppy made even though I told her she didn’t need to. Sidney was super flexible and communicative, sent me lots of photos and videos, and she even took my last minute panicked requests for bookings. I highly recommend trusting your pups to her, she will take great care of them!”

“Poppy always enjoys her visits from Joshua and their walks to the park. I always get videos or pictures so that I know she is doing well.. He takes great care of our sweet pup!”

“Zena was great with my herd (2 adult Ger Shep 2 puppies 10 weeks) crazy bunch 😜. Got a filled out report card, pics, and a text on the not so great behavior of one (big thanks for that). Booked her for Thanksgiving week, will review for that but I can tell it'll be great and we won't be missed LOL.”

“Adriana's wonderful with furbabies, they love her as much as she loves them, also she knows a ton of stuff about dogs. She's a bit shy with people but super friendly with animals, and she's a nice and responsible young lady too. I'd trust Adriana with my furbabies anyday!”

“Susan has over 40 years of experience when it comes to working with animals. She was a veterinary technician, animal foster, and administrative assistant for a very popular dog rescue here in town. She is comfortable with animals with medical needs as well, she has done amazing work with dogs with burns. I would trust her with any animal, they love her! She is compassionate and in tune with how the animals are feeling, she picks up on any subtle changes in demeanor. You would very lucky to have her assist you with any day visits or overnight pet sitting. The peace of mind that comes with trusting your beloved animals with someone who truly loves working with them is important.”

About: Long time animal lover and pet owner, devoted to helping our furry friends live their best life. Current dog mom of two, I've been caring for mine and other people's pets for years. I started from dropping in to check on neighbors dogs and cats in my teens to caring for the pets of families I provided childcare to in adulthood. I'm happy to walk, feed, play with, reinforce training, bathe, and clean up after any pet. I am currently working part-time, so my schedule is fairly flexible. I'm very available during weekdays up until 5pm, and for drop-ins on the weekend. If needed, I have a fully fenced in yard and both a small dog crate and a large one. Being a dog mom myself, I would only be able to house other pets if mine are with their dad or if ours jive well together. When visiting pets in their own home, I play with/give attention to the pet upon arrival, complete any tasks given to me by their owner, and shower the pet with as much love as they want while I'm there.

About: 14 years of animal care , 3 years of animal grooming , 10 months with a VA certificate , i have small animals care like rats and hamsters , reptiles and large animals like farm animals . I know how to give medication if needed and will always treat your fur babies like my own at the moment i am not working i have one dog of my own but he will stay home when i go check or walk your fur babies when I go to care for your babies at your house i will go in let them out to potty or take them for a walk depending how old and what they are will depend on how long i take them out for or if a cat will go in and clean their litter box , then i will feed them and change their water , give them a treat , some loving and if they have medication their medication at the time needed , after all that i will leave and come back again to check how they are and take for another walk and give alittle more love with meds again if needed more then once a day or how many times it is needed .

“Tommy has watched my wife and I’s two dogs multiple times. He has always done a wonderful job, giving us frequent updates on how they’re doing. Our boys love him. He is very caring and knowledgeable about taking care of pets, even giving us advice when needed. We strongly recommend Tommy.”

“Rilie is a friend from school and I know very well that she can provide excellent care to anyone’s fur babies. She has experience with both small and large breeds of dogs and cats. Rilie isn’t afraid to ask any questions and can get the job done. She’s an animal lover and shows it through her work ethic and care that she provides. You can trust her skill and knowledge:)”

“From the first meet and greet I felt comfortable and secure knowing my little bella was going to be in great care. She was punctual and professional the entire time my pup was with her. Highly recommend”

“When I need someone to dog sit for a few days she is who I think of right away. She is also a great help when it’s bath time for princess and stormie”

“Angel works well with all pets. She has great work ethic, is very caring and she knows exactly what each pet needs! Definitely recommend !”

“Evelyn went above and beyond in caring for my two cats. Not only did she ensure my cat received his medication, but she also engaged them in playtime, fed them, and kept their water bowls full. Communication with Evelyn was excellent throughout the entire process, providing peace of mind while I was away. Highly recommend her services for anyone in need of top-notch pet care!”

“Noah has been doing drop in visits with my Weimaraner M-F for the past few weeks. He has been great. Very reliable and communicates well. Thanks Noah!”

About: I have a big heart for animals. I grew up on a horse ranch, where my family worked closely with a rescue to rehabilite and re-home at risk Mastiffs and Akitas. I have an extensive understanding of animal behavior. In addition to growing up around animals, I have several years of experience with specialized dog training (including 2 years training service dogs for people with disabilities) and behavioral rehabilitation for large breeds. I also have several years of experience working with puppies under 1 year old and 15 years of experience with large-giant breed dogs. I am certified in Dog and Cat CPR and First Aid and I have 2 years of experience working as a Mobile Veterinary Technician. I also have 3 years of experience managing a dog and cat grooming and boarding facility and have worked with various animal rescues/nonprofits throughout the years. Due to my extensive experience with animals, I am able to provide generalized and more specialized care for your furbabies, including administering oral medications as needed and tending to unique dietary needs. I am currently working part-time during the week, but am available Mondays after 10am, Wednesdays after 2pm and Fridays after 4pm, as well as weekends. I have open availability on Saturdays and Sundays. My availability should be opening up to include full days on Monday and Tuesday soon. Please be patient with me. Sometimes I may not be able to answer right away, but I will get back to you within the day. I work in a high security position during the week. I will follow your typical routine and any special requests to keep your animals most comfortable, as I understand that sudden changes can cause undue stress to animals, especially as they age. I provide walks and/or outside time time based on your current routine and/or the age of the dog. For example, I make sure puppies are taken out regularly at intervals appropriate for their age in months, as well as monitoring them for signs that they need to go outside again between walks. I keep active animals physically and mentally engaged using toys and puzzles (as they are available) so your furbabies don't get into trouble while you're away. I am a big fan of positive reinforcement training and can help encourage positive behaviors through this method using toys and/or treats as available, but this is not a substitute for working directly with a trainer and will not be the focus of care. When they're all tired out, I love all of the snuggles! I am very detailed in the care that I provide and I offer this service because I truly LOVE working with animals. I do not currently offer boarding or daycare in my personal home.

“I cannot say enough good things about Haylee! She went above and beyond to make sure our dogs and cat were taken care of. She had great communication and always kept us updated. She really allowed us to have peace of mind while we were on vacation. Will definitely be hiring her again!”