Petme · Kristiansand

Become a Petme pet sitter in Kristiansand

Set your own NOK rates. Keep up to 90% of every booking. Up to 220,000 kr through the Protection Plan for eligible vet costs.

Join Petme as a verified pet sitter in Kristiansand. Owners across Kvadraturen, Lund, Vågsbygd and the wider Agder book dog boarding, walks, drop-in visits and house sitting. Petme handles through the Protection Plan, you focus on the pet.

Become a sitter
Up to 90%
of every booking kept by the sitter
200–450 kr
typical boarding rate per night in Norway
100–350 kr
typical rate per 30-60 min walk in Norway
220,000 kr
Protection Plan for eligible vet costs

What you earn

What sitters charge across Norway

Dog boarding

Typical rates in Norway are 200–450 kr per night. Multi-night stays and repeat clients add up over the month.

Dog walking

Typical rates in Norway are 100–350 kr per 30-60 min walk. Stack recurring weekday walks with weekend boarding for steady income.

Drop-in visits

Typical rates in Norway are 150–450 kr per visit. Mattilsynet expects a cat to be seen at least once a day while its owner travels, so a holiday means a visit every day.

How it works

From signup to first booking

Build your profile

Add your photos, services, NOK rates and availability. Petme verifies your ID and runs a background check.

Receive requests

Kristiansand owners message you in-app. Free meet and greet before any booking. You decide which bookings to accept.

Get paid in NOK

Payments land in your bank account after each booking is complete. Petme handles owner billing.

Why Petme

Why sitters choose Petme in Kristiansand

220,000 kr Protection Plan

The Protection Plan can contribute up to 220,000 kr toward eligible vet costs if something happens during a stay, subject to the Protection Plan terms. You sit, Petme protects.

Owners pay 0%, so they book more

Petme charges owners 0% and the sitter keeps up to 90% of the booking. The low total cost in NOK keeps demand strong, especially around fellesferie and paskeferie.

Where the work is

Sitting jobs across Kristiansand

Petme owners in every Kristiansand neighbourhood book sitters through the app. Common pickup areas include:

KvadraturenLundVågsbygdGrimOddernesRandesund

Service options

Pick the services you offer

Dog walkingCat sittersDrop-in visitsDoggy daycareHouse sitting

FAQ

Becoming a sitter in Kristiansand

How much can I earn as a Petme sitter in Kristiansand?
Petme sitters in Kristiansand set their own rates. Typical rates in Norway are 200 to 450 kr per night for boarding, 100 to 350 kr per 30-60 min walk, and 150 to 450 kr per drop-in visit. You keep up to 90% of every booking.
Do I need a business registration or organisasjonsnummer?
Most Petme sitters in Norway start without a registered business. Income from occasional pet sitting is reported to Skatteetaten as freelance income; sitters who pass the hobby-income threshold register as enkeltpersonforetak (sole proprietorship). Discuss with a Norwegian accountant if you scale up.
How does Petme verify sitters?
Every sitter passes identity verification with a government ID and a background check before profiles go live. First reviews are tagged so new sitters can build a track record quickly.
When is demand highest in Kristiansand?
Fellesferie (mid-July to mid-August), paskeferie (Easter week), juletid (Christmas), vinterferie / sportsferie (winter half-term), and long weekends with hytte travel are the busiest periods. List your availability for these windows early.
What support does Petme provide?
Petme handles in-app chat, booking payments, the up to 220,000 kr through the Protection Plan for eligible vet costs, and a 24/7 customer support line. You focus on the pet, we handle the paperwork.
Do I need to speak Norwegian?
Many pet owners in Kristiansand are bilingual or expats, so English-speaking sitters get bookings. Norwegian speakers reach a larger pool. List the languages you’re comfortable with on your profile.
How quickly can I start earning?
There is no fixed wait. It depends on the services you offer, your rates and how many owners near you are looking. What you control is your profile: clear photos, a written bio and rates in line with Kristiansand. Opening your calendar over fellesferie, Easter and Christmas, when owners travel, puts you in front of more requests.

Nearby cities

Sitter recruitment near Kristiansand

SandnesRogalandStavangerRogalandTonsbergVestfoldFredrikstadVikenHaugesundRogalandDrammenVikenAll of NorwayCountry hub

For pet owners

Looking for a pet sitter in Kristiansand?

Hiring rather than sitting? Browse verified local sitters on the owner side of the marketplace.

Find a pet sitter in Kristiansand0% owner fee, 220,000 kr Protection Plan

Start sitting in Kristiansand

Build your profile, get verified, and accept your first booking. Petme handles the rest.

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