Pet Sitter Jobs Near You
Join thousands of pet sitters earning money doing what they love. Set your own schedule, set your own rates.
Sittsy connects pet lovers with owners nearby who need a hand. As a sitter you choose which services to offer, set your own prices, and accept only the bookings that fit your life. You keep the full rate you set, because Sittsy takes no commission from sitters. Here is how it works and how much you can earn caring for pets.
How much can you earn as a pet sitter?
Your income depends on the services you offer, the rates you set, and how often you sit. You decide the price for every service, so you stay in control of what you earn. Most sitters offer two or three services to fill more of their week.
Sittsy adds its service fee on top of your rate for the owner, so the price you set is the amount you take home.
See what sitters near you chargeHow to become a pet sitter on Sittsy
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Download the app
Get Sittsy free on the App Store or Google Play. You create your sitter profile right inside the app.
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Build your profile
Add a photo, a short bio, the pets you love, and any experience you have. A complete profile gets more requests.
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Verify your identity
Confirm who you are so owners can book with confidence. Verified sitters stand out and get contacted more often.
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Set your services and rates
Choose which services to offer, set your price for each, and mark the days you are available.
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Accept booking requests
Owners nearby send requests and messages. Reply, agree on the details, and confirm the ones that work for you.
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Get paid securely
Payments run through Stripe inside the app. Your earnings are released after the sit, with no cash to chase.
Services you can offer
Pick the ones that suit you. You can offer a single service or all five.
Why sit with Sittsy
Keep 100% of your rate
Sittsy charges sitters no commission. The price you set is the amount you take home.
Work on your schedule
You decide when you are available and how much you take on. Fit sitting around your studies, job, or family.
Set your own prices
You choose your rate for each service, and you can change it any time as you build reviews.
Secure payments
Owners pay in the app through Stripe. No invoices and no chasing cash.
Choose who you sit for
Read the request, message the owner, and accept only the bookings you are comfortable with.
Reviews and support
Build a public review profile that wins repeat clients, with our team on hand if you need help.
Who can become a pet sitter?
You do not need formal qualifications to start. Most sitters begin with a love of animals and a little spare time.
- Be 18 or older
- Genuinely enjoy spending time with animals
- Have a smartphone to manage bookings and messages
- Pass a quick identity check
- A pet-friendly home for boarding or day care
Built for trust and safety
Verified owners
Owners have profiles and reviews too, so you know who you are sitting for.
Everything in one app
Messaging, calls, bookings, and payments all happen inside Sittsy.
Reviews build your name
Every completed sit can earn you a review that helps you get booked again.
Help when you need it
Our support team is there if a booking does not go to plan.
Pet sitter FAQs
How much do pet sitters earn?
It depends on the services you offer and the rates you set yourself. You keep 100% of the rate you charge, because Sittsy takes no commission from sitters. Sitters who offer several services and stay active in busy areas tend to earn the most. Browse sitters near you to see typical local rates.
What does Sittsy charge sitters?
Sittsy does not take any commission from your bookings, so you keep the full rate you set for each service. You manage your prices, availability, and earnings in the app.
How and when do I get paid?
Owners pay through the app using Stripe, so you never handle cash. Your earnings for a booking are released after the sit is complete, and you can track upcoming and past payouts in your in-app wallet.
Do I need experience to become a pet sitter?
No formal experience or qualifications are required to start. If you have cared for your own or friends' pets, mention it in your profile. Owners value a warm, reliable sitter who keeps in touch, and your reviews build from there.
How do I sign up to become a sitter?
You sign up in the Sittsy app. Download it from the App Store or Google Play, then follow the steps to create your profile, verify your identity, and set your services and rates. Sitter sign-up is handled entirely in the app.
Can I choose which bookings I accept?
Yes. You are never obliged to accept a request. Read the details, message the owner, and only confirm the bookings that suit your schedule and that you feel comfortable with.
What services can I offer as a sitter?
You can offer house sitting, pet boarding, dog walking, drop-in visits, and doggy day care. Pick one or several. Some take place at the owner's home and others at yours, so you can choose what fits your living situation.
How does Sittsy keep sitters safe?
Owners have profiles and reviews, identity checks apply, and all messaging, bookings, and payments stay inside the app. If a booking does not go to plan, the Sittsy support team can help.
Can I be a pet sitter part-time?
Yes. Most sitters fit it around studies, a job, or family. You control your availability, so you can take a single walk a week or fill your calendar. It is up to you.
How do I get more bookings as a new sitter?
Complete your profile, add a clear photo, verify your identity, and keep your availability up to date. Offer more than one service, reply to messages quickly, and ask happy owners for reviews. Active, well-reviewed sitters appear higher when owners search nearby.
Start earning with Sittsy
Create your sitter profile in the app and start accepting bookings from pet owners near you.
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