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Top pet sitters in Bakersfield, California

Price in Bakersfield, California

Updated October 2026.

  • Dog Walking5 sitters

    $15 per walk

    Typical price

    Most sitters charge $10 – $35.

  • Day Care3 sitters

    $25 per day

    Typical price

    Most sitters charge $10 – $25.

  • Pet Boarding3 sitters

    $30 per night

    Typical price

    Most sitters charge $10 – $30.

  • Home visits4 sitters

    $20 per visit

    Typical price

    Most sitters charge $10 – $20.

  • Day and night care5 sitters

    $30 per night

    Typical price

    Most sitters charge $10 – $150.

How to book a pet sitter in Bakersfield, California

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    Send a message (it's free)

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    Arrange a meeting or call

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    Book only if everything feels right

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Frequently asked questions

How much do pet and dog sitters cost in Bakersfield, California?

Typical prices on Sittsy in Bakersfield, California: Dog Walking: $15 per walk, Day Care: $25 per day, $125 per week for 5 days, $550 per month for 22 days, Pet Boarding: $30 per night, $210 per week for 7 nights, $900 per month for 30 nights, Home visits: $20 per visit, and Day and night care: $30 per night, $210 per week for 7 nights, $900 per month for 30 nights. Each sitter sets their own price.

How many pet sitters are there in Bakersfield, California?

5 sitters in Bakersfield, California offer pet care on Sittsy: Dog Walking: 5, Day Care: 3, Pet Boarding: 3, Home visits: 4, and Day and night care: 5.

When am I charged?

If you pay by card, the amount is held when you book and charged about 3 days later. PayPal and some local payment methods are charged right away. The checkout screen shows which applies before you pay.

What if I need to cancel?

Every booking has a free cancellation deadline, shown at checkout and in the booking details. If you cancel in the app before it, you can get your payment back or have it added to your Sittsy balance. After the deadline, the payment is not refunded.

What if the sitter cancels?

Sitters can cancel a confirmed booking only in an emergency. If a booking is cancelled because of the sitter, you get a full refund for the care that was not provided, including the Sittsy service fee.

What if something goes wrong during a booking?

Report it in the app or at support@sittsy.com before the sitter is paid, which is normally 24 hours after the booking ends. If the sitter did not provide the care as agreed, Sittsy can refund you in full or in part.

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