Pet Sitting Jobs in Seattle

Earn caring for local pets in Seattle

Start small near Capitol Hill and Ballard and add services as your reviews build. 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
$85+
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 Seattle

October through May brings 150+ rain days. Seattle sitters carry towels, work around indoor enrichment, and use the covered I-5 Colonnade off-leash for rainy-day energy burn.

When demand peaks

Demand is steady year-round with summer hiking-sitter spikes (June to September) and a smaller Christmas/New Year peak. Daily mid-day walks dominate booking volume thanks to the city's DINKWAD (dual income, no kids, with a dog) demographic.

Know your Seattle areas

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

Breeds you will meet in Seattle

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

Rates in Seattle

Choose your services, set your own rates

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

Dog walking

$20 to $32 per 30 to 60 minute walk

Drop-in visits

$22 to $38 per 20 to 30 minute visit

Doggy daycare

$40 to $65 per day

Dog boarding

$50 to $85 per night

House sitting

$50 to $85 per night

Where demand is strongest

Seattle areas that book the most

Petme bookings in Seattle come from neighborhoods like Capitol Hill, Ballard, Fremont, across walks, drop-in visits, daycare, and boarding.

Seattle requires a city pet licence for resident dogs but no separate sitter licence. Pet-sitting income is reported federally on Schedule C; Washington has no state income tax. Some King County off-leash areas require an annual pass.

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Why Petme

Built for sitters in Seattle

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 Seattle

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

What is the quickest way to find pet sitting jobs near me in Seattle?
Add the parts of Seattle you want to work in, then owners nearby request you directly. Because you set both the area and the rate, the pet sitting requests that reach you are already the ones close enough to be worth taking.
Is pet sitting the only service I can offer in Seattle?
Adding dog walking takes a rate and a short description. It is the quickest way to widen the pool of Seattle owners who can find you, and you can remove it again whenever you like.
How much can I earn as a pet sitter in Seattle?
On Petme in Seattle, dog walking at $20 to $32 per 30 to 60 minute walk, drop-in visits at $22 to $38 per 20 to 30 minute visit, doggy daycare at $40 to $65 per day, dog boarding at $50 to $85 per night, house sitting at $50 to $85 per night. You keep up to 90% of every booking.
Can I do pet sitting jobs in Seattle 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 Seattle?
It fits part-time schedules well because you are self-employed: no assigned shifts, no minimum hours, and you set your own rate. Many Seattle 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 Seattle?
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 Seattle?
Petme bookings in Seattle come from neighborhoods like Capitol Hill, Ballard, Fremont, across walks, drop-in visits, daycare, and boarding.
Can I set my own rates and hours in Seattle?
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 Capitol Hill or Ballard. 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 Capitol Hill or Ballard.
Are pet sitting jobs hiring near me in Seattle?
Yes. Petme recruits sitters across Seattle year-round, from Capitol Hill to Ballard, 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 Seattle?
Demand is steady year-round with summer hiking-sitter spikes (June to September) and a smaller Christmas/New Year peak. That pattern shapes pet sitting bookings in Seattle across the year. October through May brings 150+ rain days.
What do I need to start pet sitting in Seattle?
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 Seattle areas you cover.
Which dogs will I mostly look after in Seattle?
Owners in Seattle mostly keep Australian Shepherd, Labrador, Goldendoodle, Border Collie, Pacific NW 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.
Is there flexible work in Seattle I can fit around another job?
Yes. Petme sitters in Seattle are self-employed, with no assigned shifts and no minimum hours, so you can take pet sitting bookings alongside other work. You pick the areas you cover and the rate you charge, and you accept only what fits.
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Pet sitters in Seattle for owners

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Dog walking jobs in Seattle

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

Doggy daycare jobs in Seattle

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

Cat sitting jobs in Seattle

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 Seattle

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