House Sitting Jobs in Cork

Earn house sitting in Cork

Build repeat house sitting clients near Douglas and Blackrock. House sitting in Cork runs €38 to €62 per night, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.

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€38 to €62
per night house sitting in Cork
Up to 90%
of every booking kept by the sitter
€20,000
Protection Plan for eligible vet costs
4.9 / 5
average sitter rating on Petme
A local edge

Local know-how pays off in Cork

Cork has a mild, very wet, windy maritime climate that rarely freezes. Walkers who carry a raincoat and a towel, plan sheltered routes on the wettest days, and keep a steady schedule through the drizzle earn the repeat bookings that fair-weather walkers lose.

When demand peaks

Demand peaks over the summer holidays and the year-end break, plus the mid-term and bank-holiday weekends. Boarding and house sitting lead when owners travel; walking and drop-in visits carry the working week for commuters.

Know your Cork areas

Most bookings cluster Douglas to Ballincollig. Owners look for sitters who know the area and can reach them without a long trip.

Breeds you will meet in Cork

Owners here mostly keep Labrador, Cocker Spaniel, Irish Setter, Kerry Blue Terrier. Knowing how those breeds behave, and saying so on your profile, is what turns a first booking into a repeat client.

Rates in Cork

Choose your services, set your own rates

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

House sitting

€38 to €62 per night

Overnight boarding

€30 to €48 per night

Drop-in visits

€14 to €22 per 20 to 30 minute visit

Dog walking

€14 to €22 per 30 to 60 minute walk

Where demand is strongest

Cork areas that book the most

Cork is the second-biggest pet sitting market in Ireland. Douglas, Ballincollig and Bishopstown lead the city; rates sit 25 to 35% below Dublin while sitter supply is far lighter.

DouglasBlackrockBallincolligBishopstownGlanmireMayfield
Why Petme

Built for sitters in Cork

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 €20,000 for eligible vet costs, subject to its terms.

Common questions

House Sitting Jobs in Cork

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

I want to book house sitting in Cork, not work in it. Am I in the right place?
Both roles exist, and they start in different places. Sitters in Cork publish rates here and accept or decline requests. Owners search by address on the owner side, compare profiles, and book.
How much do house sitters earn per night in Cork?
House sitting on Petme in Cork runs €38 to €62 per night. You set your own nightly rate, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.
What protection comes with house sitting bookings?
The Petme Protection Plan offers up to €20,000 for eligible vet costs for the pet in your care, subject to its terms. The same terms apply whether you stay in Douglas or Blackrock.
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 Cork?
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 Cork?
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 Douglas or Blackrock. No assigned bookings and no minimum nights.
What does a house sit in Cork actually involve?
Staying in the owner's home and keeping their pets on their own routine. In Cork that means the feeding and walking pattern they left, the house lived in, and the heating held at their setting through a wet winter. Agree at the meet and greet what to do if the heating or a pipe gives trouble while they are away.
Nearby cities

House sitting jobs near Cork

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

DublinGalwayLimerickWaterfordKilkennyDrogheda
Get started

Start earning in Cork

Set your own rate. Protection Plan up to €20,000, cashback that keeps your clients rebooking, and fast payouts to your bank.

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Dog sitting jobs in Cork

Board dogs overnight at your place or host daycare. A natural pairing with house sitting.

Cat sitting jobs in Cork

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

House sitters in Cork

See how owners find and book house sitters on Petme. 0% owner fee, Protection Plan for eligible vet costs.

Become a pet sitter in Cork

The full local guide for Cork: rates, verification, and how to start. Keep up to 90%.

Pet sitters in Cork for owners

See the owner side of the marketplace you would join: verified local sitters, 0% owner fee, and Protection Plan up to €20,000.

Dog grooming jobs in Cork

Groom for a living? Approved sitters with 6+ months of paid grooming can add it, set their own menu and post their work for owners nearby.