Pet Sitting Jobs in Atlanta

Your pet sitting side gig in Atlanta

A few regular clients near Midtown and Buckhead can fill your week. 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
$70+
per night for boarding at the top end
$22,000
Protection Plan on every booking
4.9 / 5
average sitter rating on Petme
A local edge

Local know-how pays off in Atlanta

Atlanta summers are hot and humid with heavy spring pollen, and the occasional winter ice storm shuts the city down for a day or two. Sitters walk early to beat the heat, watch for hot pavement, and keep stays indoors during an ice event.

When demand peaks

Film and TV production travel and Hartsfield-Jackson business trips keep boarding and house-sitting demand steady, with summer and winter-holiday peaks on top. Daily walks run year-round across the BeltLine neighborhoods.

Know your Atlanta areas

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

Breeds you will meet in Atlanta

Owners here mostly keep Labrador, Goldendoodle, French Bulldog, German Shepherd. Knowing how those breeds behave, and saying so on your profile, is what turns a first booking into a repeat client.

Rates in Atlanta

Choose your services, set your own rates

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

Dog walking

$15 to $26 per 30 to 60 minute walk

Drop-in visits

$16 to $26 per 20 to 30 minute visit

Doggy daycare

$28 to $50 per day

Dog boarding

$38 to $70 per night

House sitting

$38 to $70 per night

Where demand is strongest

Atlanta areas that book the most

Petme bookings in Atlanta come from neighborhoods like Midtown, Buckhead, Virginia-Highland, across walks, drop-in visits, daycare, and boarding.

Georgia requires no state pet-sitter licence. Atlanta enforces a citywide leash-and-cleanup ordinance and runs permitted off-leash dog parks. Pet-sitting income is self-employment income on a federal Schedule C, with a 1099-NEC from Petme once your annual earnings pass the federal reporting threshold plus a flat Georgia state income tax.

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Why Petme

Built for sitters in Atlanta

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.

Protected on every booking

$22,000 in Protection Plan comes with every confirmed booking, so you are never on the hook alone if something goes wrong.

Common questions

Pet Sitting Jobs in Atlanta

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

How much can I earn as a pet sitter in Atlanta?
On Petme in Atlanta, dog walking at $15 to $26 per 30 to 60 minute walk, drop-in visits at $16 to $26 per 20 to 30 minute visit, doggy daycare at $28 to $50 per day, dog boarding at $38 to $70 per night, house sitting at $38 to $70 per night. You keep up to 90% of every booking.
Is pet sitting a good part time job in Atlanta?
It fits part-time schedules well because you are self-employed: no assigned shifts, no minimum hours, and you set your own rate. Many Atlanta 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 Atlanta?
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 Atlanta?
Petme bookings in Atlanta come from neighborhoods like Midtown, Buckhead, Virginia-Highland, across walks, drop-in visits, daycare, and boarding.
Can I set my own rates and hours in Atlanta?
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 Midtown or Buckhead. No assigned shifts, no minimum hours.
What protection comes with each booking?
Every Petme booking includes $22,000 in Protection Plan for the pet in your care, at no cost to you or the owner. The same cover applies whether you sit in Midtown or Buckhead.
Are pet sitting jobs hiring near me in Atlanta?
Yes. Petme recruits sitters across Atlanta year-round, from Midtown to Buckhead, 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.
Can I do pet sitting jobs in Atlanta 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.
When is pet sitting demand highest in Atlanta?
Film and TV production travel and Hartsfield-Jackson business trips keep boarding and house-sitting demand steady, with summer and winter-holiday peaks on top. That pattern shapes pet sitting bookings in Atlanta across the year. Atlanta summers are hot and humid with heavy spring pollen, and the occasional winter ice storm shuts the city down for a day or two.
What do I need to start pet sitting in Atlanta?
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 Atlanta areas you cover.
Which dogs will I mostly look after in Atlanta?
Owners in Atlanta mostly keep Labrador, Goldendoodle, French Bulldog, German Shepherd, rescue mixes. 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 weekend and evening jobs in Atlanta?
Yes. You choose the days and times you cover in Atlanta, so weekend and evening pet sitting is entirely possible. Sitters take no assigned shifts and have no minimum hours, and you decline any request that does not fit your week.
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Pet sitting jobs near Atlanta

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Pet sitters in Atlanta for owners

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Dog walking jobs in Atlanta

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

Doggy daycare jobs in Atlanta

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

Cat sitting jobs in Atlanta

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

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