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Get paid to care for pets in Kastro, Chalkida

You do not need a big city to make this work: in Kastro, Chalkida there are owners who prefer a personal sitter over a kennel. Every booking carries up to €20,000 in free Protection Plan.

Earn flexibly with Petme in Kastro, Chalkida. You set your rate, you pick which dogs and cats to look after, and you keep up to 90% of every booking. Chalkida sitters see the same dogs week after week, income becomes predictable.

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Up to 90%
kept per booking
€12-€22
typical boarding in Chalkida
200K+
pet owners on Petme
4.9 / 5
sitter rating

Earnings

What you can earn in Chalkida

Sitters in Chalkida set their own rates. The ranges below reflect typical Petme bookings in the city.

Boarding

€12-€22

per night

Dog walking

€8-€13

effective per hour

Daycare

€12-€22

per day

Pet sitter jobs

Pet sitter & dog walking jobs in Kastro

Looking for animal work in Kastro, Chalkida? Petme is not a typical job listing: you work as an independent sitter, set your own hours and rate, and take only the bookings that suit you. Ideal as a student job, a side income, or full-time pet care.

Full-time or part-time

Work a few hours a week or fill your whole calendar. You set the pace.

Flexible hours, you decide

Lunchtime walks, evening visits, weekend boarding. No fixed shifts to clock into.

Start right after approval

Once your profile is live, owners in your neighbourhood message you.

How it works

How it works

Apply

Tell us about yourself, your pets, and your experience. The application takes about 10 minutes.

Get verified

Identity check with a government ID and a background check.

Go live, start booking

Set your rate and availability. Owners in your neighbourhood message you in chat. You decide which bookings to accept.

Why owners in Chalkida pick Petme

Why owners in Chalkida book on Petme

Verified sitters get more bookings

Identity verification + background check lifts your profile above informal listings. Owners see the verified badge in the search results.

Protection Plan up to €20,000

The Protection Plan can contribute up to €20,000 toward eligible vet costs. Owners book with more confidence, sitters work with less worry.

Cashback for owners

Owners earn automatic cashback on every booking. That drives repeat bookings; your recurring schedule fills faster.

In-app chat

Meet and greets, key handover, photo updates: all in chat. No need to switch to SMS or WhatsApp.

AADE + tax

AADE, EFKA, and tax

AADE registration

In Greece, regular pet sitting income usually requires έναρξη επιτηδεύματος at the local tax office (DOY) and EFKA registration as self-employed. Income is reported on the E1 personal tax return. Thresholds and brackets change each year. Consult an accountant for your case.

Deduct expenses

Poop bags, leashes, mileage for sittings, a share of your phone bill, and pet first-aid courses are typical deductions. Keep receipts. Consult an accountant for your specific case.

Seasonal demand

Seasonal demand in Chalkida

Peak periods in Chalkida

Greek demand peaks in August (Δεκαπενταύγουστος), Orthodox Easter (Holy Week), and Christmas to New Year. Sitters who stay in Chalkida through August fill their calendar fast.

Plan your year

Open August and Christmas availability early. Greek owners often lock in their preferred sitter as early as April for the summer.

Your region

What changes for carers working in Chalkida

The climate sets the hours

Central Greece has two faces here. Lamia is built on the slopes of Mount Othrys near the Spercheios river, with a Mediterranean climate and four distinct seasons, and its summers are very hot: the town recorded 46.5 degrees in the summer of 1973. Chalkida, on the Euripus strait, has a hot, dry summer and a mild, rainy winter. In July and August a carer goes out early in the morning and again after sunset with water on the route, and on wet winter days keeps walks shorter and towels the paws dry on the way back in.

When demand rises

Demand peaks in August, around the 15 August holiday, when families from Lamia and Chalkida leave for the beaches and the islands and need boarding for the dog or two visits a day for the cat. Smaller peaks come at Orthodox Easter, on the Clean Monday and Holy Spirit long weekends, and over Christmas.

Getting around

Chalkida is joined to the mainland by two bridges over the Euripus, the old sliding bridge at the narrowest point and the 1993 cable-stayed bridge, and it is the last stop of line 3 of the Athens Suburban Railway. Lamia climbs from the plain up the slopes of Othrys towards its castle, so the gradients add up when you make several visits in one day.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What does a Petme sitter earn in Kastro, Chalkida?
Boarding in Chalkida typically runs €12-€22 per night, walks clear €8-€13/hour effectively, and daycare lands at €12-€22 per day. Petme charges 0% to pet owners, so up to 90% of every booking lands with you.
Which Greek cities have the most pet-sitting demand?
Athens and Thessaloniki dominate booking volume year-round. Patras and Heraklion are steady. From June to September, Mykonos, Santorini, Paros, Naxos, and Corfu run boarding rates 30-50% above Athens because of the tourism cycle.
Do I need to register at AADE for pet sitting income in Greece?
For occasional, low-volume income, the E1 personal tax return covers it as services-rendered income. For regular income, you usually need έναρξη επιτηδεύματος at the local tax office and EFKA registration as self-employed. Thresholds change each year. Consult an accountant for your case.
How does the August exodus (Δεκαπενταύγουστος) affect demand?
From around August 10, Athens and Thessaloniki empty out. Owners scramble to find sitters because their usual sitter is also away. Sitters who stay in the city through August fill their calendar fast and charge 20-40% above regular rates. Open availability by late June to land in search results early.
How does pet sitting in Greece compare to efood or Wolt delivery?
efood and Wolt riders in Athens clear €4-6 per hour after fuel and bike wear. Pet sitting through Petme clears €12-20 per hour on walks and more on overnight boarding, without the traffic and the rain.
What are typical Athens, Thessaloniki, and island rates?
Athens runs €15-35 per night for boarding and €10-18 for walks. Thessaloniki runs €12-30 per night and €8-15 for walks. Islands in August reach €25-50 per night and €15-25 for walks.
Does Petme cover Easter and Christmas demand in Greece?
Yes. Orthodox Easter (Holy Week) and Christmas-New Year are the second and third biggest demand peaks after August. Owners in Athens and Thessaloniki book 3-4 weeks ahead; opening availability early matters.
What does Law 4830/2021 say about pet sitting?
Law 4830/2021 sets the rules for the welfare of companion animals in Greece: mandatory microchipping, vaccinations, and owner responsibility. Sitters should ask for the pet's health booklet and microchip number before the first booking. This is not legal advice; consult a lawyer for ambiguous cases.
What is one thing Greek sitters wish they knew earlier?
"Open August availability by late June. Owners who plan ahead book early, and waiting until mid-July loses half the season." (Nikos M., Athens)
Where do I apply to become a Petme sitter in Greece?
Apply at petme.social/greece/become-a-pet-sitter (English) or petme.social/gine-pet-sitter-stin-ellada (Greek).
How do I walk a dog in Lamia or Chalkida in the summer heat?
Walk at the two ends of the day, before eight in the morning and again after sunset, once the asphalt has cooled. Hold your palm on the pavement for five seconds first: if it is too hot to keep there, stay on shade or soil. Keep the middle of the day for a short visit with fresh water.

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