Become a pet sitter in South Lake Union
Keep up to 90% per booking. $60 to $85 a night for boarding in South Lake Union. Free $20,000 vet protection on every stay.
South Lake Union is the highest-density weekday daycare demand in the city: Amazon and neighboring tech offices put workers on RTO calendars, and their condo-bound small-and-medium dogs need Tuesday-to-Thursday daycare and drop-ins. A small-breed, doorman-building specialist owns this market. You set your rate, choose which dogs and cats you take, and keep up to 90% of every booking.
Earnings
What you can earn in South Lake Union
SLU boarding runs $60 to $85 a night and walks $22 to $32 per 30 minutes, on par with Capitol Hill, keep up to 90%. The weekday daycare density means a sitter who holds Tue-to-Thu capacity open books the most consistent recurring revenue in Seattle.
Boarding
$60–$85
per night
Dog walking
$22–$32
per 30 minutes
Doggy daycare
$40–$65
per day (Seattle range)
Sitting in South Lake Union
What South Lake Union pet sitting actually looks like
What books most in South Lake Union
Tuesday-to-Thursday daycare and drop-ins for small-and-medium condo dogs of Amazon-area tech workers.
Where you'll walk in South Lake Union
Owners search by neighborhood first, so list the parts of South Lake Union you cover. Local walking spots include Lake Union Park, Amazon HQ campus, Westlake Avenue, MOHAI.
Breeds you'll see in South Lake Union
The top-of-mind breeds among South Lake Union clients are French Bulldog, Goldendoodle, Yorkie. Familiarity with their handling and behavior moves you up in South Lake Union 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. South Lake Union owners message you in chat. You decide which bookings to accept and keep up to 90% of every one.
Why South Lake Union owners book on Petme
What works in your favor
Verified sitters rank higher
Identity verification plus a background check lift your South Lake Union 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.
Pet care services in Seattle
Pet Boarding
Overnight stays at a sitter's home with personalized care and attention in Seattle
Dog Walking
Scheduled walks to keep your dog active, happy, and well-exercised in Seattle
House Sitting
In-home care where a sitter stays at your place with your pet in Seattle
Drop-in Visits
Quick check-ins for feeding, playtime, and potty breaks in Seattle
Doggy Daycare
Daytime supervision and socialization while you're at work in Seattle
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FAQ
Pet sitting in South Lake Union: questions
Why is SLU the best weekday daycare market for sitters?
Do I need small-breed and high-rise experience for SLU?
Where do SLU sitters walk dogs?
How predictable is SLU income for a sitter?
Ready to start sitting in South Lake Union?
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