Pet Sitting Jobs in Southampton

Pet sitting jobs across Southampton, from Portswood terraces to Ocean Village flats

Southampton is cut in two by the Itchen, and the housing changes as you cross it. Portswood and Highfield are terraced streets beside the university campus, while Ocean Village is marina flats and Bitterne sits on the far bank. Set your own rates and keep up to 90% of every booking.

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Up to 90%
of every booking kept by the sitter
£45+
per night for boarding at the top end
£20,000
Protection Plan on every booking
4.9 / 5
average sitter rating on Petme
A local edge

Local know-how pays off in Southampton

Southampton 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 demand peaks

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 Southampton areas

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

Breeds you will meet in Southampton

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.

Pet care in Southampton

What the work looks like in each part of the city

Portswood, Highfield and Bassett sit in a line along the edge of Southampton Common and the Highfield campus, close enough together that a walking round works between them. Shirley is denser terraced housing west of the Common, with family homes and short gardens. Ocean Village and the waterfront blocks are flats with no outdoor space of their own, so pets there stay at home and need someone calling in. Bitterne sits east of the Itchen and the river has only a few crossings, so it is better treated as its own patch than as an add-on. Offering all five services means one household can book you for a weekday walk and again for the fortnight they are away.

Rates in Southampton

Choose your services, set your own rates

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

Dog walking

£12 to £19 per 30 to 60 minute walk

Drop-in visits

£12 to £19 per 20 to 30 minute visit

Doggy daycare

£20 to £32 per day

Dog boarding

£28 to £45 per night

House sitting

£35 to £55 per night

Where demand is strongest

Southampton areas that book the most

Portswood, Highfield and Bassett sit in a line along the edge of Southampton Common and the Highfield campus, close enough together that a walking round works between them.

PortswoodBassettBitterneShirleyHighfieldOcean Village
Why Petme

Built for sitters in Southampton

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.

Common questions

Pet Sitting Jobs in Southampton

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

How much can I earn as a pet sitter in Southampton?
On Petme in Southampton, dog walking at £12 to £19 per 30 to 60 minute walk, drop-in visits at £12 to £19 per 20 to 30 minute visit, doggy daycare at £20 to £32 per day, dog boarding at £28 to £45 per night, house sitting at £35 to £55 per night. You keep up to 90% of every booking.
Can I set my own rates and hours in Southampton?
Yes. You set a rate for each service and your own available hours, and you accept or decline each request, whether the booking is in Portswood or Bassett. No assigned shifts, no minimum hours.
What protection comes with each booking?
Every Petme booking includes £20,000 in Protection Plan for the pet in your care, at no cost to you or the owner. The same cover applies whether you sit in Portswood or Bassett.
Which services should I offer first in Southampton?
Most new sitters start with dog walking and drop-in visits, then add boarding or daycare once they have a few five-star reviews and know their schedule.
Where is demand strongest in Southampton?
Portswood, Highfield and Bassett sit in a line along the edge of Southampton Common and the Highfield campus, close enough together that a walking round works between them.
Which pet sitting services are busiest in Southampton through the year?
They trade places by season. Walks and drop-in visits carry the commuting week in Southampton all year, then boarding and house sitting take over across the summer holidays, Christmas and New Year, and the half-terms while owners travel. Offering more than one service is what keeps a week full when any single one goes quiet.
Do I need a car for pet sitting jobs in Southampton?
Not always. Portswood, Highfield and Bassett sit close enough together that a walking or cycling round works, with Southampton Common on the edge of all three for the walks themselves. A car helps if you want to cover Bitterne as well, because the Itchen has only a few crossings and the detour adds more time than the distance suggests.
What pet sitting services can I offer in Southampton?
You pick from dog walking, drop-in visits, daycare, overnight boarding at your place and house sitting at the owner's home. Each service has its own rate that you set, and you can add or drop one whenever your week changes. Owners send requests and you accept the ones that fit.
Nearby cities

Pet sitting jobs near Southampton

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

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Before you start
What UK sitters and walkers actually earnUK pet sitter earnings, by service and regionWhen you need a home boarding licenceSelf-employed pet sitter tax, HMRC basics
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Dog walking jobs in Southampton

Get paid to walk dogs. Set your own routes and hours, keep up to 90% of every walk.

Dog sitting jobs in Southampton

Board dogs overnight and host daycare. Set your own rates and keep up to 90% of every booking.

House sitting jobs in Southampton

Paid overnight stays in the owner home. Set your own nightly rate.

Become a pet sitter in Southampton

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

Pet sitters in Southampton for owners

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Doggy daycare jobs in Southampton

Run daytime dog care in Southampton while owners work. Set your own day rate and headcount, keep up to 90%.