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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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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Protected on every booking
£20,000 in Protection Plan comes with every confirmed booking, so you are never on the hook alone if something goes wrong.
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?
Every confirmed Petme booking, including doggy daycare, includes £20,000 in Protection Plan for the dog in your care, at no cost to you or the owner. The same cover applies 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.
Doggy daycare jobs near Shrewsbury
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Set your own rate. £20,000 Protection Plan on every booking, cashback that keeps your clients rebooking, and fast payouts to your bank.
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