Become a pet sitter in West Seattle
Keep up to 90% per booking. $50 to $70 a night for boarding in West Seattle. Free $20,000 vet protection on every stay.
West Seattle is a value-volume play. Peninsula pricing runs 10 to 20% under central Seattle, but the yard density is high, so a yard-equipped sitter books large-breed boarding at a friendly rate and makes it up on volume and repeat clients who stay within the peninsula. 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 West Seattle
West Seattle boarding runs $50 to $70 a night and walks $18 to $28 per 30 minutes, keep up to 90%. The gentler rate band is offset by yard-driven boarding volume and tight within-peninsula logistics that let you stack more bookings per day.
Boarding
$50–$70
per night
Dog walking
$18–$28
per 30 minutes
Doggy daycare
$40–$65
per day (Seattle range)
Sitting in West Seattle
What West Seattle pet sitting actually looks like
What books most in West Seattle
Yard-based large-breed boarding from single-family homes, plus beach outings at Alki and forest walks at Lincoln Park.
Where you'll walk in West Seattle
Owners search by neighborhood first, so list the parts of West Seattle you cover. Local walking spots include Alki Beach, Lincoln Park, California Avenue SW, Westcrest Off-Leash Area.
Breeds you'll see in West Seattle
The top-of-mind breeds among West Seattle clients are Labrador, rescue mix, Goldendoodle. Familiarity with their handling and behavior moves you up in West Seattle 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. West Seattle owners message you in chat. You decide which bookings to accept and keep up to 90% of every one.
Why West Seattle owners book on Petme
What works in your favor
Verified sitters rank higher
Identity verification plus a background check lift your West Seattle 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
More in Seattle
Related pages for West Seattle and Seattle
Other neighborhoods
Become a pet sitter in other Seattle neighborhoods
FAQ
Pet sitting in West Seattle: questions
Does cheaper West Seattle pricing mean less income for sitters?
Should I commute off the peninsula for bookings?
How do I use Alki and Lincoln Park on bookings?
Is West Seattle strong for large dogs?
Ready to start sitting in West Seattle?
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