Doggy Daycare Jobs in Shrewsbury

Doggy daycare jobs in Shrewsbury for owners at the business parks and hospital

Shrewsbury's workplaces include the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital on Mytton Oak Road and two large business parks. Owners working there can leave a dog at a doggy daycare host's home for the day. Doggy daycare in Shrewsbury runs £16 to £26 per day, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.

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£16 to £26
per day of daycare in Shrewsbury
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 Shrewsbury

Shrewsbury has a wet maritime climate with rain spread across the year, frosty spells in winter, and short winter days that leave a narrow window of daylight. Walkers who carry a raincoat and a towel, plan sheltered routes on the wettest days, and hold their slots through the drizzle keep the regulars that fair-weather walkers lose.

When owners travel

Demand peaks over the summer holidays and across Christmas and New Year, with a second wave on the February, May and October half-terms and the bank-holiday weekends. Boarding and house sitting lead when owners travel; walking, daycare and drop-in visits carry the commuting week.

Know your Shrewsbury pickup areas

Most daycare bookings cluster Frankwell to Belle Vue. Owners drop off on the way to work and collect afterwards, so an easy run to your door matters more than how far you are willing to travel. Your space decides how many dogs you take at once.

Breeds you will meet in Shrewsbury

Owners here mostly keep Labrador Retriever, Cocker Spaniel, French Bulldog, Staffordshire Bull Terrier. Knowing how those breeds behave, and saying so on your profile, is what turns a first booking into a repeat client.

Daycare in Shrewsbury

Daytime dog care in a Shrewsbury home

Shrewsbury has two large business parks, Shrewsbury Business Park by the A5 in the south-east and Battlefield Enterprise Park in the north. Harlescott, also in the north, has a modern housing estate at its centre, on the same side of town as Battlefield. A dog daycare host in Meole Brace can fit a midday walk into the Rea Brook Valley nature reserve.

Rates in Shrewsbury

Choose your services, set your own rates

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

Doggy daycare

£16 to £26 per day

Dog walking

£10 to £16 per 30 to 60 minute walk

Drop-in visits

£10 to £16 per 20 to 30 minute visit

Overnight boarding

£22 to £36 per night

Where you can work

Shrewsbury areas you can cover

Shrewsbury has two large business parks, Shrewsbury Business Park by the A5 in the south-east and Battlefield Enterprise Park in the north.

FrankwellCopthorneBelle VueMeole BraceMonkmoorHarlescott
Why Petme

Built for sitters in Shrewsbury

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

Doggy Daycare Jobs in Shrewsbury

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

How much do doggy daycare hosts earn per day in Shrewsbury?
Doggy daycare on Petme in Shrewsbury runs £16 to £26 per day. You set your own day rate and headcount, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.
Can I set my own daycare schedule and headcount in Shrewsbury?
Yes. You choose your days, your hours, and how many dogs you host at a time, and you accept or decline each request. No assigned shifts and no minimum hours, whether owners come from Frankwell or Copthorne.
What protection comes with daycare bookings?
The Petme Protection Plan offers up to £20,000 for eligible vet costs for the dog in your care, subject to its terms. The same terms apply across Frankwell and Copthorne.
What does a doggy daycare day involve?
Owners drop off in the morning and pick up after work. You provide a safe space, supervised play, water, rest time, and photo updates through the day. Most Shrewsbury hosts take a small group they can manage comfortably.
Do I need a yard or a commercial space for daycare in Shrewsbury?
No. Many Petme hosts run daycare from a home or an apartment with regular walk breaks, from Frankwell to Copthorne. You set how many dogs you accept at once and whether your space suits high-energy or large breeds.
What does a wet winter daycare day look like in Shrewsbury?
Shorter outdoor bursts and more indoor rest. A Shrewsbury daycare day in January runs on indoor play with brief garden or street breaks rather than long stretches outside, towels by the door, and muddy paws cleaned off before pick-up. Set drop-off and pick-up windows you can hold in winter traffic and stick to them.
Can I run dog daycare near Shrewsbury town centre?
Yes, you can host dogs at your home in Frankwell or Belle Vue, both close to Shrewsbury town centre. The Quarry, a 29-acre park inside the Severn loop, is within reach for a midday walk. You choose which weekdays to accept.
Can dog daycare fit around a part time council job in Shrewsbury?
Yes, Petme sitters are self-employed with no assigned shifts, so you host dogs only on the days you choose. Shropshire Council has been based at the Guildhall on Frankwell Quay since 2025, close to homes in Frankwell.
Nearby cities

Doggy daycare jobs near Shrewsbury

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

TelfordWolverhamptonStaffordNewcastle-under-LymeStourbridgeKidderminster
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Dog sitting jobs in Shrewsbury

Add overnight dog boarding to your daycare. Higher-rate nights, set your own rate, keep up to 90%.

Dog walking jobs in Shrewsbury

Get paid to walk dogs between daycare drop-offs. Set your own routes and hours, keep up to 90%.

Doggy daycare in the UK

See how owners find and book daytime dog care on Petme. 0% owner fee, £20,000 Protection Plan every day.

Cat sitting jobs in Shrewsbury

Fill the gap between drop-off and pick-up with short cat visits nearby. You set the rate per visit.

Become a pet sitter in Shrewsbury

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

Dog grooming jobs in Shrewsbury

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.