Pet Sitting Jobs in Indianapolis

Get paid to care for pets across Indianapolis

Regular clients near Broad Ripple and Fountain Square rebook the sitters they trust. 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
$65+
per night for house sitting 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 Indianapolis

Indianapolis runs humid summers and cold, snowy winters. Sitters shift July walks to early morning, rinse road salt off paws from December to February, and keep outings short in a deep freeze.

When demand peaks

Indy 500 month is the calendar anchor: race weekend in late May can push boarding demand to two or three times normal as locals leave the city, and experienced sitters block it months ahead. Summer, Thanksgiving, and the December holidays layer on top, with steady mid-week boarding from pharma-industry business travel.

Know your Indianapolis areas

Most bookings cluster Broad Ripple to Fountain Square. Owners look for sitters who know the area and can reach them without a long trip.

Breeds you will meet in Indianapolis

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

Rates in Indianapolis

Choose your services, set your own rates

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

Dog walking

$15 to $24 per 30 to 60 minute walk

Drop-in visits

$15 to $24 per 20 to 30 minute visit

House sitting

$35 to $65 per night

Where demand is strongest

Indianapolis areas that book the most

Petme bookings in Indianapolis come from neighborhoods like Broad Ripple, Fountain Square, Mass Ave, across walks, drop-in visits and house sitting.

In Indianapolis, 740-202 draws the line at the address: a home may not be licensed as a place that boards animals. Daytime walks, drop-in visits and overnight house sitting all remain available across Indianapolis. Indiana requires no state pet-sitter licence. Indianapolis 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 Indiana's flat state income tax and a Marion County income tax.

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Why Petme

Built for sitters in Indianapolis

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 Indianapolis

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

Where are the pet sitting jobs near me in Indianapolis?
Requests reach you from owners near the Indianapolis areas listed on your profile, and you accept or decline each one. There are no assigned shifts, so every booking you take sits at a distance you chose.
How much can I earn as a pet sitter in Indianapolis?
On Petme in Indianapolis, dog walking at $15 to $24 per 30 to 60 minute walk, drop-in visits at $15 to $24 per 20 to 30 minute visit, house sitting at $35 to $65 per night. You keep up to 90% of every booking.
Where is demand strongest in Indianapolis?
Petme bookings in Indianapolis come from neighborhoods like Broad Ripple, Fountain Square, Mass Ave, across walks, drop-in visits and house sitting.
Can I set my own rates and hours in Indianapolis?
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 Broad Ripple or Fountain Square. 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 Broad Ripple or Fountain Square.
Are pet sitting jobs hiring near me in Indianapolis?
Yes. Petme recruits sitters across Indianapolis year-round, from Broad Ripple to Fountain Square, 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 Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis?
It fits part-time schedules well because you are self-employed: no assigned shifts, no minimum hours, and you set your own rate. Many Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis?
Most new sitters start with dog walking and drop-in visits, then add house sitting once they have a few five-star reviews and know their schedule.
When is pet sitting demand highest in Indianapolis?
Indy 500 month is the calendar anchor: race weekend in late May can push boarding demand to two or three times normal as locals leave the city, and experienced sitters block it months ahead. That pattern shapes pet sitting bookings in Indianapolis across the year. Indianapolis runs humid summers and cold, snowy winters.
What do I need to start pet sitting in Indianapolis?
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 Indianapolis areas you cover.
Which dogs will I mostly look after in Indianapolis?
Owners in Indianapolis mostly keep Labrador, Golden Retriever, Goldendoodle, Boxer, 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 Broad Ripple?
Yes. Broad Ripple is one of the Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis for owners

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Dog walking jobs in Indianapolis

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

Doggy daycare jobs in Indianapolis

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

Cat sitting jobs in Indianapolis

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

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