Pet Sitting Jobs in Anchorage

Make money caring for pets in Anchorage

Start with a service or two near Spenard and Turnagain and grow from there. Set your own rates and keep up to 90% of every booking.

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Up to 90%
of every booking kept by the sitter
$90+
per night for boarding at the top end
$22,000
Protection Plan for eligible vet costs
4.9 / 5
average sitter rating on Petme
A local edge

Local know-how pays off in Anchorage

Anchorage winters are long, dark, and cold, with snow on the ground for months and only a few hours of daylight at the solstice. Sitters bundle up, use booties and reflective gear, and keep midwinter walks short, while summer's long daylight stretches them well into the evening.

When demand peaks

Demand peaks in summer (June through August) when residents travel and tourism surges, and over the winter holidays, with boarding and dog walking leading as owners head out of state.

Know your Anchorage areas

Most bookings cluster Spenard to the Hillside. Owners look for sitters who know the area and can reach them without a long trip.

Breeds you will meet in Anchorage

Owners here mostly keep Alaskan Husky, Siberian Husky, Labrador Retriever, Alaskan Malamute. Knowing how those breeds behave, and saying so on your profile, is what turns a first booking into a repeat client.

Rates in Anchorage

Choose your services, set your own rates

Typical Petme rates in Anchorage. You set your own price for each service, and keep up to 90% of every booking.

Dog walking

$18 to $36 per 30 to 60 minute walk

Drop-in visits

$18 to $40 per 20 to 30 minute visit

Doggy daycare

$30 to $58 per day

Dog boarding

$40 to $90 per night

House sitting

$40 to $90 per night

Where demand is strongest

Anchorage areas that book the most

Petme bookings in Anchorage come from neighborhoods like Spenard, Turnagain, South Addition, across walks, drop-in visits, daycare, and boarding.

Alaska does not require a state pet-sitter or dog-walking license; you work as a sole proprietor and report self-employment income on Schedule C. The Municipality of Anchorage requires dogs to be leashed or under control in public areas, and pet-care earnings are reportable to the IRS.

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Why Petme

Built for sitters in Anchorage

Keep up to 90%

You set your rate. Petme keeps a low service fee, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.

Full schedule control

No assigned shifts and no minimum hours. Accept or decline each request and pause your profile whenever you need to.

Protection Plan for eligible vet costs

Owners booking through Petme have the Protection Plan, up to $22,000 for eligible vet costs, subject to its terms.

Common questions

Pet Sitting Jobs in Anchorage

What new sitters ask before signing up on Petme in Anchorage.

How much can I earn as a pet sitter in Anchorage?
On Petme in Anchorage, dog walking at $18 to $36 per 30 to 60 minute walk, drop-in visits at $18 to $40 per 20 to 30 minute visit, doggy daycare at $30 to $58 per day, dog boarding at $40 to $90 per night, house sitting at $40 to $90 per night. You keep up to 90% of every booking.
Can I do pet sitting jobs in Anchorage at 16 or 17?
No. Petme sitters must be 18 or over, so under-18s cannot take bookings yet. From 18 you need a smartphone with the Petme app, to pass ID verification, and a profile that describes the pets you have cared for, including your own.
Is pet sitting a good part time job in Anchorage?
It fits part-time schedules well because you are self-employed: no assigned shifts, no minimum hours, and you set your own rate. Many Anchorage sitters take a few bookings a week around a job or studies and scale up or down as their calendar allows.
Which services should I offer first in Anchorage?
Most new sitters start with dog walking and drop-in visits, then add boarding or daycare once they have a few five-star reviews and know their schedule.
Where is demand strongest in Anchorage?
Petme bookings in Anchorage come from neighborhoods like Spenard, Turnagain, South Addition, across walks, drop-in visits, daycare, and boarding.
Can I set my own rates and hours in Anchorage?
Yes. You set a rate for each service and your own available hours, and you accept or decline each request, whether the booking is in Spenard or Turnagain. No assigned shifts, no minimum hours.
What protection comes with each booking?
The Petme Protection Plan offers up to $22,000 for eligible vet costs for the pet in your care, subject to its terms. The same terms apply whether you sit in Spenard or Turnagain.
Are pet sitting jobs hiring near me in Anchorage?
Yes. Petme recruits sitters across Anchorage year-round, from Spenard to Turnagain, and owners send booking requests directly to sitters in their area. There is no vacancy list to wait on: you create a profile, set the areas you cover, and accept the requests you want.
When is pet sitting demand highest in Anchorage?
Demand peaks in summer (June through August) when residents travel and tourism surges, and over the winter holidays, with boarding and dog walking leading as owners head out of state. That pattern shapes pet sitting bookings in Anchorage across the year. Anchorage winters are long, dark, and cold, with snow on the ground for months and only a few hours of daylight at the solstice.
What do I need to start pet sitting in Anchorage?
You need to be 18 or over, have a smartphone with the Petme app, and pass ID verification. Owners choose on reviews, availability and a complete profile, so it is worth describing the pets you have looked after, including your own, and naming the Anchorage areas you cover.
Which dogs will I mostly look after in Anchorage?
Owners in Anchorage mostly keep Alaskan Husky, Siberian Husky, Labrador Retriever, Alaskan Malamute, German Shepherd. Saying on your profile which of those you have looked after helps owners choose you, because most are looking for someone already comfortable with their dog's size and energy.
Are there jobs in Spenard?
Yes. Spenard is one of the Anchorage areas Petme sitters cover, and you choose exactly which parts of the city you take pet sitting bookings in. Owners there send requests straight to the sitters who list their neighborhood.
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Pet sitters in Anchorage for owners

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Dog walking jobs in Anchorage

Get paid to walk dogs. Set your own routes and hours, keep up to 90% of every walk.

Doggy daycare jobs in Anchorage

Host dogs during the day. Set your own headcount, hours and rate, and keep up to 90%.

Cat sitting jobs in Anchorage

Drop-in cat visits and in-home cat care. Set your own rate per visit and keep up to 90%.

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Dog grooming jobs in Anchorage

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