House sitting jobs in Burlington

Stay in and care for pets across Burlington

Care for pets and keep a home lived-in across Burlington while owners are away. House sitting in Burlington runs CAD 40 to CAD 65 per night, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.

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CAD 40 to CAD 65
per night house sitting in Burlington
Up to 90%
of every booking kept by the sitter
CAD 32,000
Protection Plan for eligible vet costs
4.9 / 5
average sitter rating on Petme
A local edge

Local know-how pays off in Burlington

February nights at Burlington Piers average -5.9 C, and the station logs under one night a year down at -20 C, so the furnace you are minding is rarely pushed hard. Summer is the harder shift. July nights hold at 18.3 C and the month means 21.9 C. The pier has reached 36.0 C, on 21 July 2011. A house with no air conditioning stays warm well after dark.

When demand peaks

Owners here book overnight cover around the long weekends. Victoria Day lands on 24 May 2027, and Canada Day falls on a Thursday, 1 July 2027, which turns that week into a four-night stretch. July and August carry the longest run of nights away. Thanksgiving on 11 October 2027 closes the travel year.

Know your Burlington areas

Tyandaga climbs the hills of the Niagara Escarpment, so its driveways are slopes that need clearing. Alton Village is new housing on the old Alton farmland by Walkers Line, built out after the 407 went through. A week away in either means a key handed over and someone in the house overnight.

Breeds you will meet in Burlington

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

Bilingual owners book faster

Canada is officially bilingual, and in Quebec, parts of New Brunswick and the Ottawa region owners search and message in French. A sitter who says in their profile that they work in French as well as English books faster in those neighbourhoods.

Rates in Burlington

Choose your services, set your own rates

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

House sitting

CAD 40 to CAD 65 per night

Overnight boarding

CAD 40 to CAD 65 per night

Drop-in visits

CAD 18 to CAD 30 per 20 to 30 minute visit

Dog walking

CAD 18 to CAD 30 per 30 to 60 minute walk

Where demand is strongest

Burlington areas that book the most

House sitting bookings in Burlington come from Tyandaga and Alton Village households who want someone sleeping in the house while they travel.

Ontario licenses no pet sitters or dog walkers. Burlington's Animal Control By-law 60-2005 requires a City licence for every dog (s. 26(1)) and caps any one person at four cats and dogs, counting an animal in your custody (s. 21(3)). Leashes are required everywhere except private property and the eight designated leash-free parks. Pet-care income is self-employment income, reported on form T2125 with your T1 return. GST/HST registration is required once taxable revenue passes the CAD 30,000 small-supplier threshold in four consecutive quarters.

Downtown BurlingtonAldershotRoselandTyandagaAlton VillageMillcroft
Why Petme

Built for sitters in Burlington

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 CAD 32,000 for eligible vet costs, subject to its terms.

Common questions

House sitting jobs in Burlington

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

How much do house sitters earn per night in Burlington?
House sitting on Petme in Burlington runs CAD 40 to CAD 65 per night. You set your own nightly rate, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.
How do I apply?
Apply through the Petme become a pet sitter page for Canada, then build your profile: the services you want to offer, your own rate for each, and the Burlington areas you cover. Owners nearby send you booking requests, and you accept or decline each one.
How do I get paid for bookings in Burlington?
Payment runs through the app rather than cash at the door. Each confirmed Burlington booking is paid out to your bank account, and you keep up to 90% of what the owner pays. You set the rate for every service yourself.
What does house sitting involve?
You stay in the owner's home and keep their pet's routine: feeding, walks, play, and company overnight, plus basics like mail and plants if asked. Owners book it so their pet stays in familiar surroundings while they travel.
How is house sitting different from boarding in Burlington?
With house sitting you go to the owner's home; with boarding the pet comes to you. House sitting suits pets that do better in their own space, and it is billed per night the same way.
Can I choose which house sitting jobs I accept in Burlington?
Yes. You review each home and pet, arrange a meet first if you want, and accept or decline. You set your nightly rate and your available dates, whether the home is in Downtown Burlington or Aldershot. No assigned bookings and no minimum nights.
What protection comes with house sitting bookings?
The Petme Protection Plan offers up to CAD 32,000 for eligible vet costs for the pet in your care, subject to its terms. The same terms apply whether you stay in Downtown Burlington or Aldershot.
Is this a part-time or full-time job in Burlington?
Neither in the employment sense. You work in Burlington as a self-employed sitter, so there are no assigned shifts and no minimum hours. Some people take a couple of bookings a week around another job, others fill a full week. You scale it up or down yourself.
What do I need to start pet care work in Burlington?
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, on your profile.
Who books overnight house sitting jobs in Burlington?
Burlington households book it when they leave for a long weekend or a summer trip. Victoria Day on 24 May 2027 and Thanksgiving on 11 October 2027 both fill, and July and August run longest. House sitting keeps you at the client's own address overnight, so a booking is a block of nights rather than a visit.
Nearby cities

House sitting jobs near Burlington

Cover more than one patch. Each city page has its own local rates and demand notes.

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Dog walking jobs in Burlington

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

Cat sitting jobs in Burlington

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

Dog daycare jobs in Burlington

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Pet sitting jobs across Canada

Every Canadian city hiring sitters on Petme. Keep up to 90% of every booking.

Drop-in visit jobs across Canada

Short home visits for feeding, litter, and a quick walk. Set your own rate per visit and keep up to 90%.

Become a pet sitter in Canada

The full guide to getting started on Petme. Keep up to 90%.

Pet sitters in Burlington for owners

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