Pet sitting in Poland: 22 questions answered for 2026 sitters

Earnings depend on the mix of services and the hours you put in. Active Petme sitters in Poland typically earn zł860–zł2580 per month. Sitters who lean into overnight boarding and house sitting reach the top of that range, while drop-in and dog-walking-only sitters sit in the lower half. You keep up to 90% of every booking: Petme's service fee is 10-15%.

A common pattern: 3–5 dog walks during weekday lunchtimes, 1–2 drop-in visits in the evenings, and one overnight stay across the weekend. That's roughly 12–15 hours of actual paid time per week and clears zł230+ before factoring in repeat clients. Sitters who go full-time stack multiple boarding stays back-to-back.

Dog walking pays zł25–zł50 per walk on Petme. A 30-minute neighbourhood walk is typically priced near the lower end; longer walks, multi-dog walks, or walks in busy city centres command the upper end. You set your own rate when you build your profile.

Boarding at the sitter's home pays zł60–zł120 per night, and house sitting (you stay at the owner's home) pays zł80–zł150 per night. Boarding is where most full-time Petme sitters concentrate their income because the per-booking value is the highest.

Petme takes 10-15% from each completed booking and the sitter keeps up to 90%. There's no signup cost, no monthly subscription, and no charge to keep your profile live. The fee covers payment processing, customer support, and the Petme Protection Plan that covers every booking automatically.

Payouts are released automatically once a booking is marked complete in the Petme app. The money lands in your bank account within 2 business days. You don't need to invoice the owner or chase payment: the platform handles it end-to-end.

Every booking is covered by the Petme Protection Plan, which includes up to 20,000 in veterinary expenses if something happens to the pet in your care. It's automatic on every reservation: no separate purchase, no claim paperwork upfront. Petme also offers 24/7 customer support so you're never left handling an emergency alone.

No formal qualifications are required to apply as a Petme sitter. You need to be 18 or older, own a smartphone capable of running the app, complete ID verification, and demonstrate genuine experience around animals during your profile review. Some local rules apply for commercial-scale boarding: see the country-specific question below.

Most new sitters in Poland go live within 24–48 hours of submitting verification. Your first booking typically lands within 1–2 weeks if your profile has at least 4 good photos, a written bio, clear service descriptions, and a competitive rate for your city. Sitters who add availability over a major holiday (Christmas, summer break) often book their first stay within days.

Yes: most Petme sitters in Poland start while working full-time elsewhere. Dog walking fits into lunchtime windows; drop-in visits work around evenings; weekend boarding stacks on top of a Monday-to-Friday office job. You set your own availability and accept only the bookings that fit your schedule.

Warsaw, Kraków, and Wrocław dominate booking volume. Poznań and Gdańsk form the next tier. Smaller cities have lighter competition.

Below the unregistered-side-business threshold (around 75% of minimum wage per month, 2025), no formal registration is needed. Above that, register a sole business through the central business registry.

Yes. Under a registered sole business, you typically use the lump-sum tax regime (often 8.5% of revenue). Social-security contributions apply, with starter discounts.

Glovo, Wolt, and Pyszne.pl riders in Warsaw report PLN 20-30 per hour after costs. Petme pet sitting clears PLN 25-45 per hour effectively, with boarding higher.

Warsaw sits at PLN 60-120 per night, Kraków at PLN 50-100, Wrocław at PLN 45-90.

July-August (school holidays), the Christmas-New-Year window, and the Easter weekend. Long weekends (1-3 May, 15 August, 11 November) drive smaller but reliable bumps.

Yes for most sitters. Polish retail hourly equivalents sit at PLN 23-28. Petme dog walkers clear PLN 25-40 per hour effectively.

The Polish market is much larger and rates are slightly higher in absolute terms. Warsaw competition is similar in density to Prague but Warsaw is several times the size.

Labradors, French Bulldogs, Yorkies, and rescue mixes dominate. French Bulldogs need heat-management. Yorkies need brushing. Polish urban apartments mean smaller breeds dominate city bookings.

Yes: Warsaw and Kraków have active sitter WhatsApp groups. We connect you after approval.

"Register your business early. The 8.5% lump-sum tax is a much better option than waiting until you cross the threshold and then having to catch up on everything." (Anna K., Warsaw)

Apply at petme.social/pl/become-a-pet-sitter. Verification returns within 48 hours.