Pet Sitting Jobs in Baltimore

Make money caring for pets in Baltimore

Start with a service or two near Fells Point and Federal Hill 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
$72+
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 Baltimore

Baltimore runs humid summers and changeable winters with occasional snow and ice. Sitters shift July and August walks to morning and evening, and watch for icy brick sidewalks in the row-house neighborhoods after winter storms.

When demand peaks

Johns Hopkins medical and academic travel keeps mid-week boarding steady year-round, with one-to-two-week stays common around international conferences. Summer Ocean City travel (June to August), Preakness weekend in mid-May, Thanksgiving, and the December holidays bring the seasonal peaks.

Know your Baltimore areas

Most bookings cluster Fells Point to Roland Park. Owners look for sitters who know the area and can reach them without a long trip.

Breeds you will meet in Baltimore

Owners here mostly keep Labrador, Golden Retriever, Goldendoodle, pit mixes. Knowing how those breeds behave, and saying so on your profile, is what turns a first booking into a repeat client.

Rates in Baltimore

Choose your services, set your own rates

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

Dog walking

$16 to $27 per 30 to 60 minute walk

Drop-in visits

$17 to $26 per 20 to 30 minute visit

Doggy daycare

$28 to $50 per day

Dog boarding

$40 to $72 per night

House sitting

$40 to $72 per night

Where demand is strongest

Baltimore areas that book the most

Petme bookings in Baltimore come from neighborhoods like Fells Point, Federal Hill, Mount Vernon, across walks, drop-in visits, daycare, and boarding.

Maryland requires no state pet-sitter licence. Baltimore enforces a leash-and-cleanup ordinance and runs permitted dog parks. Pet-sitting income is reported federally on a Schedule C, with a 1099-NEC from Petme once your annual earnings pass the federal reporting threshold plus Maryland state and local income taxes.

Fells PointFederal HillMount VernonHampdenCantonRoland ParkLocust PointCharles VillageBolton HillPatterson ParkTowsonMount Washington
Why Petme

Built for sitters in Baltimore

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 Baltimore

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

Can I pick up pet sitting jobs near me in Baltimore?
You choose the areas of Baltimore you cover, and owners in those areas send you booking requests. Nothing is assigned to you across town. Set your coverage to the streets you can actually reach, and decline anything outside them.
Can I combine pet sitting and dog walking work in Baltimore?
You pick which services to offer, so dog walking alongside pet sitting is normal. Each carries its own rate that you set, and you can switch one off without touching the other. Most sitters in Baltimore start with one and add a second once the calendar fills.
How much can I earn as a pet sitter in Baltimore?
On Petme in Baltimore, dog walking at $16 to $27 per 30 to 60 minute walk, drop-in visits at $17 to $26 per 20 to 30 minute visit, doggy daycare at $28 to $50 per day, dog boarding at $40 to $72 per night, house sitting at $40 to $72 per night. You keep up to 90% of every booking.
Which services should I offer first in Baltimore?
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 Baltimore?
Petme bookings in Baltimore come from neighborhoods like Fells Point, Federal Hill, Mount Vernon, across walks, drop-in visits, daycare, and boarding.
Can I set my own rates and hours in Baltimore?
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 Fells Point or Federal Hill. 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 Fells Point or Federal Hill.
Are pet sitting jobs hiring near me in Baltimore?
Yes. Petme recruits sitters across Baltimore year-round, from Fells Point to Federal Hill, 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 Baltimore 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 Baltimore?
It fits part-time schedules well because you are self-employed: no assigned shifts, no minimum hours, and you set your own rate. Many Baltimore sitters take a few bookings a week around a job or studies and scale up or down as their calendar allows.
When is pet sitting demand highest in Baltimore?
Johns Hopkins medical and academic travel keeps mid-week boarding steady year-round, with one-to-two-week stays common around international conferences. That pattern shapes pet sitting bookings in Baltimore across the year. Baltimore runs humid summers and changeable winters with occasional snow and ice.
What do I need to start pet sitting in Baltimore?
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 Baltimore areas you cover.
Which dogs will I mostly look after in Baltimore?
Owners in Baltimore mostly keep Labrador, Golden Retriever, Goldendoodle, pit mixes, 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 jobs in Baltimore right now?
Yes. Owners across Baltimore book pet sitting on Petme all year, and you take the ones that suit you. Sitters here are self-employed, so there are no assigned shifts and no minimum hours, and you set your own rate for every service you offer.
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Pet sitters in Baltimore for owners

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Dog walking jobs in Baltimore

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

Doggy daycare jobs in Baltimore

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

Cat sitting jobs in Baltimore

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

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