Petme · Maple Leaf, Seattle

Become a pet sitter in Maple Leaf

Keep up to 90% per booking. $50 to $70 a night for boarding in Maple Leaf. Free $20,000 vet protection on every stay.

Maple Leaf is low-competition value boarding in north Seattle. Mid-century homes carry fenced yards at gentler pricing, the family clientele runs stable schedules, and the lighter sitter supply means a solid profile ranks without fighting central-Seattle density. You set your rate, choose which dogs and cats you take, and keep up to 90% of every booking.

$18–$28
per 30-min walk in Maple Leaf
Up to 90%
kept per booking
$20,000
vet protection per booking
4.9 / 5
average sitter rating

Earnings

What you can earn in Maple Leaf

Maple Leaf boarding runs $50 to $70 a night and walks $18 to $28 per 30 minutes, keep up to 90%. The value pricing is offset by low local competition and stable family schedules, so a good profile fills with steady recurring work.

Boarding

$50–$70

per night

Dog walking

$18–$28

per 30 minutes

Doggy daycare

$40–$65

per day (Seattle range)

Sitting in Maple Leaf

What Maple Leaf pet sitting actually looks like

What books most in Maple Leaf

Value yard boarding and recurring walks from stable north-end families, with light-rail access for handoffs.

Where you'll walk in Maple Leaf

Owners search by neighborhood first, so list the parts of Maple Leaf you cover. Local walking spots include Maple Leaf Park, Northgate Mall (north), I-5 corridor, Roosevelt Light Rail (south).

Breeds you'll see in Maple Leaf

The top-of-mind breeds among Maple Leaf clients are Labrador, rescue mix, Goldendoodle. Familiarity with their handling and behavior moves you up in Maple Leaf search results.

How it works

How to start sitting

Apply

Tell us about yourself, your pets, and your pet-care experience. The application takes about 10 minutes.

Get verified

Government ID identity check plus a background check.

Go live, start booking

Set your rate and availability. Maple Leaf owners message you in chat. You decide which bookings to accept and keep up to 90% of every one.

Why Maple Leaf owners book on Petme

What works in your favor

Verified sitters rank higher

Identity verification plus a background check lift your Maple Leaf profile above informal listings on Craigslist or Nextdoor. Owners see the verified badge in search.

$20,000 vet protection per stay

Every booking includes up to $20,000 in vet expenses at no extra cost and no deductible, so you can say yes to medical, senior, and large-breed dogs without personal exposure.

Owners pay 0%, plus cashback

Petme charges owners 0% and pays them up to 5% cashback on every completed booking. The friendlier owner price drives repeat bookings, so your recurring schedule fills faster.

In-app chat, no number swap

Meet-and-greets, key handover, and photo updates all happen in chat. You never hand out a personal phone number.

FAQ

Pet sitting in Maple Leaf: questions

Is Maple Leaf easier to break into as a sitter?
Yes, relative to central Seattle. The sitter supply is lighter and the family clientele is stable, so a solid verified profile ranks without fighting the density of Capitol Hill or SLU. The trade is gentler pricing offset by steadier, lower-competition demand.
Is Maple Leaf a yard neighborhood?
Yes. Mid-century single-family homes typically have fenced yards, so boarding for medium-to-large breeds (Labradors, Aussies, Goldendoodles, rescues) is straightforward. Tag "yard" on your profile to route the boarding demand to you.
Can I use light rail for Maple Leaf handoffs?
Yes, if pre-arranged. The Roosevelt and Northgate stations are short walks or drives away, making car-free downtown trips practical. Maple Leaf Park’s hilltop reservoir loop is the local walking spot, popular with neighborhood dog walkers.
How does pay work for a Maple Leaf booking?
You set the rate, keep up to 90%, and payout releases 24 hours after the stay completes. Owners pay 0% in platform fees and earn up to 5% cashback, which keeps the value pricing attractive and the stable families rebooking.

Ready to start sitting in Maple Leaf?

Your profile goes live after verification, and owners in your neighborhood message you in chat. You decide which bookings to accept.

Apply as a sitter