Petme · Nova Scotia

Earn as a pet sitter in Nova Scotia

Up to 90% kept per booking. CAD 18–32/hour effective in Nova Scotia. CAD 20,000 vet protection on every booking.

Earn flexibly with Petme across Nova Scotia. You set your rate in CAD, you pick which animals to look after, and you keep up to 90% of every booking. Petme charges pet owners 0%, which keeps repeat bookings sticky in cities like Halifax.

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Up to 90%

kept per booking

CAD 40–75

typical boarding in Nova Scotia

200K+

pet owners on Petme

4.9 / 5

sitter rating

Earnings

What sitters earn in Nova Scotia

Boarding in Nova Scotia typically runs CAD 40-75 per night, dog walks clear CAD 18-28 per walk, and daycare lands at CAD 28-50 per day. Major metros like Halifax sit at the top of those ranges. You set your own rates and they show on your profile.

HST + tax

HST/GST in Nova Scotia

15% combined sales tax

Nova Scotia applies a combined sales tax of 15%. HST/GST registration becomes mandatory once you exceed CAD 30,000 in revenue over four consecutive calendar quarters. Below that threshold you can choose to register voluntarily but you don’t have to. Pet sitting income is reported as self-employment on your annual personal tax return.

Deduct expenses

Mileage to client homes, leashes, poop bags, paw balm, a share of your phone bill, and pet first-aid courses are all classic deductions. Keep receipts and confirm with a Canadian tax professional.

Cities

Supported cities in Nova Scotia

1 Nova Scotia cities and growing. Tap a city for local rates and city-specific answers.

HalifaxNova Scotia

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a business licence to sit in Nova Scotia?
Small-scale sitting can be reported as self-employment without provincial business registration. Registration is usually only needed once you operate under a business name or exceed local thresholds. Always confirm with a Canadian accountant for Nova Scotia-specific rules.
Is the CAD 20,000 vet protection accepted at Nova Scotia vet clinics?
Yes. The protection applies at any licensed Canadian vet clinic during the booking period, with no deductible. The protection is automatic on every booking.
What HST/GST rate applies in Nova Scotia?
15% combined. Below CAD 30,000 in annual revenue, registration is voluntary; above it, registration becomes mandatory.
Which Nova Scotia cities have the highest demand?
Halifax has the highest booking volume in Nova Scotia. Mid-size cities have lower volume but higher repeat-booking rates and lower competition.
How does winter affect pet sitting demand in Nova Scotia?
Winter walks stay steady but get shorter; many owners switch to drop-in visits or extra walks per day for high-energy dogs. Boarding picks up around the Christmas through New Year window. Pet-safe ice melt and paw balm are standard kit in your bag.

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Identity verification in 48 hours. Profile goes live, owners in your neighbourhood message you. You decide which bookings to accept.

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