Work with animals all summer in Ammoudara, Heraklion
The island runs on tourism, so demand for sitters spikes in August and on every holiday. Peak-season bookings in Ammoudara, Heraklion fill whole calendars, and you keep up to 90% of each one. €14-28 a night.
Earn flexibly with Petme in Ammoudara, Heraklion. You set your rate, you pick which dogs and cats to look after, and you keep up to 90% of every booking. Heraklion sitters see the same dogs week after week, income becomes predictable.
Sitters in Heraklion set their own rates. The ranges below reflect typical Petme bookings in the city.
Boarding
€14-€28
per night
Dog walking
€9-€15
effective per hour
Daycare
€15-€26
per day
Pet sitter jobs
Pet sitter & dog walking jobs in Ammoudara
Looking for animal work in Ammoudara, Heraklion? 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 Heraklion pick Petme
Why owners in Heraklion 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.
€20,000 Protection Plan on every stay
Every booking includes up to €20,000 in vet expenses. 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 Heraklion
Peak periods in Heraklion
Greek demand peaks in August (Δεκαπενταύγουστος), Orthodox Easter (Holy Week), and Christmas to New Year. Sitters who stay in Heraklion 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.
Petme sitter in Heraklion
“Heraklion is small enough that you see the same dogs week after week. My income is predictable, almost like a salary.”
Dimitra P., Heraklion
Your region
What changes for carers working in Heraklion
The climate sets the hours
Crete sits at the southern edge of Greece, so coastal winters stay mild and wet rather than cold, with frost rare and the snow kept to the mountains, while summers are long and dry, the north coast cooled a little by the summer meltemi and the stone lanes of the old towns holding heat late into the evening. Through July and August the working day moves to early morning and the hour after sunset, with shaded routes and water in the bag, and in winter the walks carry on as normal, with rain and muddy dirt tracks outside town the real adjustment.
When demand rises
Demand builds from April and holds into October, because the season on Crete opens earlier and closes later than on the smaller islands and the airports at Heraklion and Chania work through that whole stretch. Mid-August is the peak, when residents take their own holidays at the same time as the island is fullest with visitors, and two smaller waves follow at Orthodox Easter and over the Christmas holidays, when families head to their villages or off the island.
Getting around
All four towns sit on the north coast, but only Chania, Rethymno and Heraklion are strung along the same road, one after the other with about an hour of driving between neighbours, while Sitia lies much further east, roughly two and a half hours from Heraklion on a slower road full of bends. In the old centres of Chania and Rethymno the work is done on foot, since the lanes are largely pedestrianised and parking is the real constraint, and the mountains rise straight behind the coast, so a booking in an inland village means a car and extra time.
What does a Petme sitter earn in Ammoudara, Heraklion?
Boarding in Heraklion typically runs €14-€28 per night, walks clear €9-€15/hour effectively, and daycare lands at €15-€26 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).
Is there pet care work in Crete outside the summer season?
Yes, the work does not stop in October. Crete has the largest year-round population of any Greek island and a season that opens in spring and runs into autumn, so drop-in visits and walks continue through the quiet months. Volume drops in November, with one lift at Christmas and another at Orthodox Easter, and that is the stretch where steady weekly bookings with local owners get built.
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