Pet Sitting & Drop Ins in Southgate, Bakersfield, CA
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Prices are estimates per visit for 1 dog. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.

“Kayla spent quality time with our blind Chihuahua and our very anxious Chihuahua. She made sure they were comfortable and had everything they needed during her visit. Kayla is very kind and patient with our fur babies.”


“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.”


“Steve is amazing! He was thorough, on time, and went above and beyond by cleaning up and dealing with a malfunctioning automatic litter box. My cats seemed happy and healthy when I got back from my trip.”


About: I’ve been caring for pets for a few years, mostly for close friends and family. Whether it’s feeding, walking, or just keeping them company while their family is away, I’ve always treated pets as my own. I often help with housesitting and babysitting as well, so I’ve learned to also juggle multiple responsibilities. I’m currently home for the summer from college, although as back to school season starts, my last day in Bakersfield will be September 15th. With no current academic commitments, I am able to build my daily routine around the pets I care for! When caring for pets in a client’s home, I always do my best to keep their routines as normal and comfortable as possible. I’m not afraid to ask clarifying questions about your pets to ensure I am giving them the best care. :)

“My 2nd time booking and Breanna has been great. She has taken wonderful care of my kitties and even got one of them to come out and play. They are both scared of strangers so that means a lot!”


About: I’ve had at least 5 years of experience sitting for friends and family. I’m going to college and studying to be a Veterinarian. I volunteer at Kern County animal shelter, and my main task is cleaning puppy cages, so I have no problem getting my hands dirty. I am a college student at CSUB, studying to be a veterinarian. During the Summer, I have a lot of free time while still maintaining good availability during the school year. Even if I have classes, I would still be able to check on an animal every day. I make sure to remove anything that could potentially harm an animal (Sago Palm for cats) and if they enjoy going outside, to always have them on a leash and in my sight.

About: Hi, I’m Dominie! I offer loving home-style boarding with 2 daily walks and plenty of updates. Your dog will feel right at home. My pet care journey began with two amazing dogs- Lucky (a Lab) and Mills (a pug-chihuahua mix) whom I cared for daily over 3 years. From walks to meals, playtime to cuddles, I became part of their world and realized how much I truly enjoy caring for animals. What sets me apart is the personalized care & constant companionship your dog will receive. I work from home, so your 🐶 will never be left alone. I’m also flexible with drop-off and pick-up times to fit your schedule. Need help with transport? I offer convenient pick-up and drop-off for a small mileage-based fee. Just sit back and I’ll handle the drive! 🚗🐾 Pet care fits really well into my daily schedule since I work from home. I have the flexibility to take pets out for walks, play, or potty breaks throughout the day. I have a gated front yard that’s great for safe, supervised outdoor time. A typical day looks like: 🐾Morning walks around 7am to start the day with energy and excitement. 🐾Potty breaks every 2 hours. 🐾Midday play sessions during my work breaks (I’m always up for a game of fetch!) 🐾Evening walks around 6pm to wind down the day. 🐾Plenty of snuggles, affection, and supervision. Whether your 🐶 is playful or prefers a chill day indoors, I adapt to their needs and comfort level. My goal is to make them feel safe, loved, and right at home while you’re away.

“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!”


About: While I haven’t had formal pet care experience, I’ve grown up around animals my entire life and have always taken care of my own pets. I understand how important it is to give them love, attention, and consistent care. I’m comfortable with daily routines like feeding, walks, playtime, and giving lots of affection. I may not have professional training, but I’m reliable, gentle, and genuinely care about the well-being of animals. I treat every pet like family! I currently work part-time at Chipotle, which gives me plenty of free time to care for your little ones. I’m available in the mornings, early afternoons, and on weekends! When visiting a client’s home, I make sure to follow any specific instructions to keep their pet safe and comfortable. I always double-check that doors and gates are secure, and I pay close attention to the pet’s behavior and surroundings during walks and playtime. I believe in building trust through patience, gentle handling, and creating a calm, fun environment where your pet feels safe and cared for

About: What makes me different about other sitters is I took the class for veterinarian and also grooming I have the certificate also I have experience in general I just love dogs a lot I will do morning and night what work with u work with me I just can’t wait to be working with your pets and make them safe Well, how do I care for my pets? I give them food water walk him take them to parks. Give her love and attention take her to the vet

About: I grew up living with different types of pets and have a degree in animal science. I have also fostered and volunteered at animal shelters I'm currently unemployed, so I'll have plenty of time to play and care for your pups. I'm available any time on weekdays and some weekends I have a fenced yard, space and friendly dogs to keep your fur baby company. If needed I have crates for your pups to use

“Jeanette is local to me and was very pleasant and easy to talk to. We have cameras so I was able to track her visits and watch her spend time with the dogs. Our agreement was to just feed my 2 dogs twice a day, but she went above and beyond. She brought my mail and packages into my garage and spent time playing with our German Shepherd and Beagle. She was "on Task" and on time every day. I would definitely use her again.”


About: Feel confident, and subtle knowing your fur babies are safe, and in good care! For over 25 years, I have been connected with pets and their owners being called upon at a moments notice to pet sit their fur babies. I immediately build a special bond and connection with animals! Some call me a dog whisperer, Due to my instant bond with even the most high energetic, scared, even aggressive dogs! Pet care of all sizes will be available at a moment notice! Im a traveling pet care taker! Dog care Cat care Dog walking Bird care Farm/ranch Fish/Aquarium Whether you have a fenced in yard, or no fence, I will make sure your dog (s) are active! For the felines, they’ll appreciate the attention they’ll receive ! Your Feline friends will enjoy playing with the fun toys I’ll bring during visits, and walks!


About: Bringing a year of dedicated experience, I'm a compassionate and reliable pet care professional committed to providing exceptional care and ensuring the safety and happiness of all pets under my supervision. Morning dog walks serve as an excellent way to start my day, offering a refreshing and active break before lectures. My afternoon and evening hours after classes are then dedicated to additional dog walks, feeding, and personalized pet interactions. This seamless integration ensures that I can provide consistent and reliable care to pets, fitting around my study schedule. Ensuring the safety and comfort of every pet under my care is my absolute top priority. Not only do I adhere to rigorous safety protocols during walks and interactions outside the home, but my personal residence is also meticulously prepared to provide a secure and enriching environment for your beloved companion.

About: I actually have 5 cats of my own. I work with rescues and fosters when I can. And I feed all of the stray cats outside lol. I have a big heart and love all animals. I have a pretty flexible schedule. I work 4 hour shifts so after my shifts I can take care of the animal and then go back to work when needed but I’m free every 4 hours so I have a good amount of time to care for animals. I definitely prefer Sitting at your home because I love the animal to be in its day to day environment and feel safe and at home and have everything they need but yes if needed I am able to watch cats and some dogs at my home

“Truly truly truly appreciate all of the hard work that went in to making my dog feel comfortable and taking the time to connect with him! These guys did an amazing job loving on our dog and problem solving different challenges that arose. Highly recommend!!! A+++”

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Prices are estimates per night for 1 dog. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.




Kelly B.

“Kelly was punctual, professional, and updated some great pictures. This was my first time using Rover, and I am very satisfied! Will definitely book Kelly in the future.”


Jaden F.


“Jaden is amazing!! She was so kind and caring with our cats. She is very consistent and responsible and we will book with her forever! Thanks so much Jaden😻”


Kayla R.

“Kayla spent quality time with our blind Chihuahua and our very anxious Chihuahua. She made sure they were comfortable and had everything they needed during her visit. Kayla is very kind and patient with our fur babies.”


Barbara P.

“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.”


Steve H.

“Steve is amazing! He was thorough, on time, and went above and beyond by cleaning up and dealing with a malfunctioning automatic litter box. My cats seemed happy and healthy when I got back from my trip.”


Grace O.
“Grace has always shown the utmost respect, love, and care to my 3 dogs since she started pet-setting for me about 2 years ago! Every session, she ensures my pets are fed, kept out of trouble, and kept busy while we’re away; I truly could not ask for a more competent or responsible pet-sitter than she is!! Anybody who works with her would be lucky to do so :)”


Breanna L.

“My 2nd time booking and Breanna has been great. She has taken wonderful care of my kitties and even got one of them to come out and play. They are both scared of strangers so that means a lot!”


Shamya B.
“Sha'mya Black was a roommate of mine and I am responsible for a cat. Sha'mya was great with my cat and they were good buddies. My cat would leave me when Sha'mya was in the shared living space and hang out with her. I appreciated the break and my cat appreciated the friend.”


Dominie G.

“I needed someone last minute to take care of my dog, and Dominie came through big time. She made everything easy and stress-free, and my dog warmed up to her right away. Super sweet, dependable, and great with animals.”


Joshua JM W.


“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!”


Clarrissa L.
“Clarrissa is very loving and caring towards pets. I’ve seen her interact with her pets and i’ve seen how cared for they are. She’s also taken care of my dog Luna, and she took the best care of her! I think she would be a perfect fit to take care of others’ pets.”


Crystal G.
About: What makes me different about other sitters is I took the class for veterinarian and also grooming I have the certificate also I have experience in general I just love dogs a lot I will do morning and night what work with u work with me I just can’t wait to be working with your pets and make them safe Well, how do I care for my pets? I give them food water walk him take them to parks. Give her love and attention take her to the vet


Nalani B.
“Nalani is a responsible, loving pet caregiver because she has always loved caring and working with animals. She took care of two abandoned newborn kittens by feeding and cleaning them every time even at night, until they were able to find forever homes for them.”


Jeanette V.

“Jeanette is local to me and was very pleasant and easy to talk to. We have cameras so I was able to track her visits and watch her spend time with the dogs. Our agreement was to just feed my 2 dogs twice a day, but she went above and beyond. She brought my mail and packages into my garage and spent time playing with our German Shepherd and Beagle. She was "on Task" and on time every day. I would definitely use her again.”


Candi S.
About: Feel confident, and subtle knowing your fur babies are safe, and in good care! For over 25 years, I have been connected with pets and their owners being called upon at a moments notice to pet sit their fur babies. I immediately build a special bond and connection with animals! Some call me a dog whisperer, Due to my instant bond with even the most high energetic, scared, even aggressive dogs! Pet care of all sizes will be available at a moment notice! Im a traveling pet care taker! Dog care Cat care Dog walking Bird care Farm/ranch Fish/Aquarium Whether you have a fenced in yard, or no fence, I will make sure your dog (s) are active! For the felines, they’ll appreciate the attention they’ll receive ! Your Feline friends will enjoy playing with the fun toys I’ll bring during visits, and walks!


Lindsay L.


“Great communication! Very informative and trusting. Glad we found her! Our pup was happy too!”




Aiden Q.
About: Bringing a year of dedicated experience, I'm a compassionate and reliable pet care professional committed to providing exceptional care and ensuring the safety and happiness of all pets under my supervision. Morning dog walks serve as an excellent way to start my day, offering a refreshing and active break before lectures. My afternoon and evening hours after classes are then dedicated to additional dog walks, feeding, and personalized pet interactions. This seamless integration ensures that I can provide consistent and reliable care to pets, fitting around my study schedule. Ensuring the safety and comfort of every pet under my care is my absolute top priority. Not only do I adhere to rigorous safety protocols during walks and interactions outside the home, but my personal residence is also meticulously prepared to provide a secure and enriching environment for your beloved companion.


Jennifer B.

“Thank you!! Henry has been working on his tunnel to the neighbors yard for a while😂”


Francesca H.
About: I actually have 5 cats of my own. I work with rescues and fosters when I can. And I feed all of the stray cats outside lol. I have a big heart and love all animals. I have a pretty flexible schedule. I work 4 hour shifts so after my shifts I can take care of the animal and then go back to work when needed but I’m free every 4 hours so I have a good amount of time to care for animals. I definitely prefer Sitting at your home because I love the animal to be in its day to day environment and feel safe and at home and have everything they need but yes if needed I am able to watch cats and some dogs at my home


Riley T.

“Truly truly truly appreciate all of the hard work that went in to making my dog feel comfortable and taking the time to connect with him! These guys did an amazing job loving on our dog and problem solving different challenges that arose. Highly recommend!!! A+++”
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Experience can vary widely from pet sitter to pet sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing pet sitters available in Southgate.
Rover makes it easy to find Southgate pet sitters to provide loving care from their own home. The background-checked, 5-star pet sitters you can find on Rover will welcome your pet into their home when you’re away—whether it’s just for the weekend or longer. Pet sitting is great for:
- Pets of all ages and abilities, including puppies
- Pet parents looking for a safe, loving alternative to a kennel
- Pets who’d love to socialize with their pet sitter’s pets
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