Pet Sitting Jobs in Tampa

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Up to 90%
of every booking kept by the sitter
$62+
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 Tampa

Tampa summers are hot and humid with daily afternoon thunderstorms, and named-storm season runs June through November. Sitters walk at dawn and dusk, watch for hot pavement, and confirm a storm plan for Gulf-coast bookings.

When demand peaks

Snowbird season (November to April) brings part-year residents and steady boarding demand, while summer is the local travel window. Drop-in visits run heavy year-round for owners who keep dogs indoors through the hottest, stormiest months.

Know your Tampa areas

Most bookings cluster Hyde Park to Seminole Heights. Owners look for sitters who know the area and can reach them without a long trip.

Breeds you will meet in Tampa

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

Rates in Tampa

Choose your services, set your own rates

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

Dog walking

$14 to $24 per 30 to 60 minute walk

Drop-in visits

$15 to $24 per 20 to 30 minute visit

Doggy daycare

$25 to $45 per day

Dog boarding

$35 to $62 per night

House sitting

$35 to $62 per night

Where demand is strongest

Tampa areas that book the most

Petme bookings in Tampa come from neighborhoods like Hyde Park, Seminole Heights, Channel District, across walks, drop-in visits, daycare, and boarding.

Florida requires no state pet-sitter licence and levies no state income tax. Tampa enforces a citywide leash-and-cleanup ordinance and runs permitted dog parks and a dog beach. 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.

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Why Petme

Built for sitters in Tampa

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 Tampa

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

How much can I earn as a pet sitter in Tampa?
On Petme in Tampa, dog walking at $14 to $24 per 30 to 60 minute walk, drop-in visits at $15 to $24 per 20 to 30 minute visit, doggy daycare at $25 to $45 per day, dog boarding at $35 to $62 per night, house sitting at $35 to $62 per night. You keep up to 90% of every booking.
Is pet sitting a good part time job in Tampa?
It fits part-time schedules well because you are self-employed: no assigned shifts, no minimum hours, and you set your own rate. Many Tampa 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 Tampa?
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 Tampa?
Petme bookings in Tampa come from neighborhoods like Hyde Park, Seminole Heights, Channel District, across walks, drop-in visits, daycare, and boarding.
Can I set my own rates and hours in Tampa?
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 Hyde Park or Seminole Heights. 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 Hyde Park or Seminole Heights.
Are pet sitting jobs hiring near me in Tampa?
Yes. Petme recruits sitters across Tampa year-round, from Hyde Park to Seminole Heights, 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 Tampa 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 Tampa?
Snowbird season (November to April) brings part-year residents and steady boarding demand, while summer is the local travel window. That pattern shapes pet sitting bookings in Tampa across the year. Tampa summers are hot and humid with daily afternoon thunderstorms, and named-storm season runs June through November.
What do I need to start pet sitting in Tampa?
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 Tampa areas you cover.
Which dogs will I mostly look after in Tampa?
Owners in Tampa mostly keep French Bulldog, Labrador, Goldendoodle, Chihuahua, 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 Hyde Park?
Yes. Hyde Park is one of the Tampa 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 Tampa for owners

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Dog walking jobs in Tampa

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

Doggy daycare jobs in Tampa

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

Cat sitting jobs in Tampa

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

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