Petme sitter guide · Slovenia

Get paid to look after dogs and cats in Slovenia

Ljubljana's pet sitting market is tiny but tight-knit: repeat clients are the entire economy.

Slovenia's pet sitting market is small. Ljubljana dominates. This guide answers what new Slovenian sitters need to know.

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Up to 90%

of every booking kept by the sitter

20,000

in Protection Plan per booking

200k+

pet parents on the platform

4.9 / 5

average sitter rating

Earnings snapshot

What Petme sitters actually earn in Slovenia

You keep up to 90% of every booking one of the strongest take-home rates in the industry. The numbers below are the live rate bands in Slovenia. Sitters set their own price within these bands, and most active sitters earn €275 to €602 per month, depending on the mix of services and how many overnight stays they take.

Service	Rate range	Per
Dog walking	€8 to €15	walk
Drop-in visit	€8 to €15	visit
Pet boarding (at sitter's home)	€20 to €32	night
House sitting (at owner's home)	€22 to €35	night
Doggy day care	€13 to €28	day

Top Slovenia cities for sitter demand right now:

LjubljanaMariborCeljeKranjKoperNovo MestoVelenjePtuj

Ready to set up a profile and pick your rates? Start your application.

The practical side

Everything sitters in Slovenia need to know before signing up

Earnings are only half the picture. Below are the tax, scheduling, protection, and payout realities of running a Petme sitter profile in Slovenia. We've written them out the way an experienced sitter would explain them to a friend.

Cashback for high performers

Beyond the up to 90% you keep on every booking, Petme pays cashback on top. The more you sit and the stronger your reviews, the larger the cashback tier you unlock. High-performing sitters with consistent 5-star reviews and steady booking volume earn the biggest bonus. Automatic, no claim paperwork, paid out alongside your normal weekly payouts.

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Protection on every booking

The Petme Protection Plan provides up to 20,000 on every reservation. Automatic on every booking. No separate purchase required. The 24/7 support team is there for emergencies, so you are never alone with a problem at 3am.

Seasonal demand

Slovenian demand peaks during summer holidays and Christmas.

Payouts within 2 days

Petme releases your payout automatically once a booking is marked complete. The money lands in your bank account within 2 business days. No invoicing, no chasing the owner. The platform takes care of it.

Set your own schedule

Accept only the bookings you want. Pause your profile any time. There are no minimum hours and no schedule lock-in. Most Petme sitters in Slovenia start while holding another job and only go full time once their calendar fills naturally.

FAQ

Pet sitter questions about Slovenia, answered straight

These are the questions Petme sitters in Slovenia actually ask before signing up, and the ones they wish they had asked sooner. Each answer is specific to Slovenia, not a generic template.

How much do pet sitters earn in Slovenia?

Earnings depend on the services you offer and the hours you put in. As a worked example at Slovenia rates, eight dog walks a week at the lowest walk rate come to about €275 a month, and four nights of house sitting a week at the top rate to about €602. Overnight boarding and house sitting pay the most per booking, drop-ins and walks the least. You keep up to 90% of every booking: Petme's service fee is 10-20%.

What does a typical week look like for a Petme sitter in Slovenia?

You set the week yourself. One example: 4 dog walks during weekday lunchtimes, 2 drop-in visits in the evenings and one overnight stay at the weekend. At the lowest Slovenia rates that week comes to about €70. Taking more overnight stays is the quickest way to raise it, because they pay the most per booking.

How much do dog walkers make in Slovenia?

Dog walking pays €8–€15 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.

How much does overnight pet boarding pay in Slovenia?

Boarding at the sitter's home pays €20–€32 per night, and house sitting (you stay at the owner's home) pays €22–€35 per night. Overnight care pays more per booking than any other Petme service, so a few stays a month move your income the most.

How does Petme's service fee work?

Petme takes 10-20% from each completed booking and the sitter keeps up to 90%. The fee covers payment processing, customer support, and the Petme Protection Plan that covers every booking automatically.

How fast do payouts arrive in Slovenia?

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.

What protections do sitters get on every booking?

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.

What do I need to start 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.

How quickly can I get my first booking?

It depends on the services you offer, your rates and how many owners near you are looking, so there is no fixed wait. What you control is the profile owners choose from: at least 4 clear photos, a written bio, clear service descriptions and rates in line with Slovenia. Opening your calendar over school holidays and Christmas, when owners travel, puts you in front of more requests.

Can I pet sit alongside my regular job?

Yes. You set your own availability and accept only the bookings that fit, so sitting in Slovenia can run alongside a full-time job: dog walks fit lunchtime windows, drop-in visits fit evenings, and weekend boarding fits around a Monday-to-Friday week.

What are the busiest cities for pet sitting in Slovenia?

Ljubljana dominates, with Maribor smaller but reliable. The app matches owners to sitters by city, so listing your services in one of these markets puts you in front of the largest pool of local owners.

Do I need to register a business for pet sitting in Slovenia?

Not for occasional work. Personal supplementary work (osebno dopolnilno delo, ODD) is the light path: register with AJPES, with pet care at the owner's home on the official activity list and a €14.54 monthly voucher (from April 2026). For regular income, most sitters open a normirani s.p. or a popoldanski s.p. alongside a main job.

How does pet sitting in Slovenia compare to other gig work?

Glovo and Wolt couriers in Ljubljana report €6-9 per hour after costs. Petme pet sitting clears €9-14 per hour effectively.

What is the going rate for boarding in Ljubljana?

Ljubljana sits at €20-32 per night, smaller cities at €18-28. Sitters price their own nights, and since owners pay no platform fee, the listed rate is what the owner actually pays; up to 90% of it stays with you.

When is the busiest season for pet sitters in Slovenia?

The July-August summer holidays and the Christmas-New-Year window. Owners book peak travel windows earliest, so opening your calendar ahead of those weeks captures the requests other sitters miss.

What is one thing Slovenian sitters wish they knew before starting?

"Your first loyal client is worth ten one-off bookings. Take care of them." (Maja K., Ljubljana)

Where do I go to apply as a pet sitter in Slovenia?

Start at petme.social/become-a-pet-sitter. You describe your experience with pets and pick the services you want to list. After identity verification your profile is live, and local owners contact you directly in the app.

Ready when you are

Apply to become a Petme pet sitter in Slovenia

The full apply page has the signup form, service-by-service rate setting, and ID verification flow.

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