Pet Sitting Jobs in Minneapolis

Get paid to care for pets across Minneapolis

Regular clients near Uptown and North Loop 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
$68+
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 Minneapolis

Minneapolis winters bring sub-zero wind chills and months of snow and ice-melt. Sitters carry paw balm, rinse salt off paws between blocks, keep walks short in a dangerous freeze, and switch to indoor enrichment. Summers are warm and lake-centered.

When demand peaks

Corporate-HQ travel and the summer lake-country vacation window drive boarding demand, with a winter-holiday peak on top. Daily walks run year-round; deep-winter weeks shift more volume to drop-ins and indoor play.

Know your Minneapolis areas

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

Breeds you will meet in Minneapolis

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

Rates in Minneapolis

Choose your services, set your own rates

Typical Petme rates in Minneapolis. 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 $68 per night

House sitting

$38 to $68 per night

Where demand is strongest

Minneapolis areas that book the most

Petme bookings in Minneapolis come from neighborhoods like Uptown, North Loop, Northeast, across walks, drop-in visits, daycare, and boarding.

Minnesota requires no state pet-sitter licence. Minneapolis enforces a leash ordinance and runs permitted off-leash dog parks that require an annual permit. 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 Minnesota state income tax.

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Why Petme

Built for sitters in Minneapolis

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 Minneapolis

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

Where are the pet sitting jobs near me in Minneapolis?
Start by narrowing your Minneapolis coverage rather than widening it. A tight area means the requests that reach you are genuinely nearby, and you can always extend it once your week has room.
Can I combine pet sitting and dog walking work in Minneapolis?
There is no single-service rule. Sitters in Minneapolis commonly run pet sitting on weekdays and take dog walking requests around it, each priced on its own terms.
How much can I earn as a pet sitter in Minneapolis?
On Petme in Minneapolis, 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 $68 per night, house sitting at $38 to $68 per night. You keep up to 90% of every booking.
Which services should I offer first in Minneapolis?
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 Minneapolis?
Petme bookings in Minneapolis come from neighborhoods like Uptown, North Loop, Northeast, across walks, drop-in visits, daycare, and boarding.
Can I set my own rates and hours in Minneapolis?
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 Uptown or North Loop. 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 Uptown or North Loop.
Are pet sitting jobs hiring near me in Minneapolis?
Yes. Petme recruits sitters across Minneapolis year-round, from Uptown to North Loop, 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 Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis?
It fits part-time schedules well because you are self-employed: no assigned shifts, no minimum hours, and you set your own rate. Many Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis?
Corporate-HQ travel and the summer lake-country vacation window drive boarding demand, with a winter-holiday peak on top. That pattern shapes pet sitting bookings in Minneapolis across the year. Minneapolis winters bring sub-zero wind chills and months of snow and ice-melt.
What do I need to start pet sitting in Minneapolis?
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 Minneapolis areas you cover.
Which dogs will I mostly look after in Minneapolis?
Owners in Minneapolis mostly keep Labrador, Golden Retriever, Goldendoodle, Australian 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 jobs in Minneapolis right now?
Yes. Owners across Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis for owners

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Dog walking jobs in Minneapolis

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

Doggy daycare jobs in Minneapolis

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

Cat sitting jobs in Minneapolis

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 Minneapolis

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