Cat sitting jobs across the US

Get paid to look after cats near you

Set your own rate per drop-in visit, choose your hours, and earn up to 90% of every booking with sitter cashback. No minimum commitment, no assigned shifts.

Earn up to 90% per visit, on your schedule

$17 to $50 per visit

Typical drop-in cat visit rates across the 10 metros where Petme recruits cat sitters. San Francisco and New York sit at the top end. You set your own rate and keep up to 90% with cashback.

Visits that fit your day

Cat visits cluster in the morning and evening, so the work fits around a job or classes. Stack several nearby visits into one round and your effective hourly rate climbs.

$20,000 vet protection

Every confirmed booking automatically includes up to $20,000 in vet coverage for the cat in your care. Free for you, free for the owner. On every booking.

Why cat sitters choose Petme

Sitter cashback

High-performing sitters earn cashback on top of their per-visit pay. The better your reviews and completion rate, the more you take home.

Repeat clients by default

Cat owners rebook the sitter their cat already knows. One good multi-day booking usually turns into every trip that owner takes for years.

Fast payouts

Earnings land in your bank account within 2 business days of each completed visit. No invoicing, no chasing payments, no waiting two weeks.

Cities hiring cat sitters now

Cat sitting jobs across the US

Petme recruits cat sitters in the densest US cat markets. Find the city closest to you and start your sitter profile.

Frequently asked questions

How do I get cat sitting jobs on Petme in the US?
Set your per-visit rate and availability, and start accepting bookings from cat owners in your neighborhood. Your profile is visible to local owners as soon as it is approved, and drop-in visits are where most new cat sitters get their first reviews.
How much can I earn as a cat sitter in the US?
Drop-in cat visit rates on Petme run from about $17 per visit in value metros like Philadelphia and Portland to $50 at the top end in San Francisco. You keep up to 90% of every booking with sitter cashback, and stacking several nearby visits into one round raises your effective hourly rate.
What does a cat sitting visit involve?
A standard drop-in runs 20 to 30 minutes: feeding, fresh water, litter scooping, playtime, and a photo update to the owner in chat. Most owners book one or two visits a day while they travel, so recurring multi-day bookings are the norm.
Do I need qualifications to become a cat sitter on Petme?
No formal qualifications are required, but reliability and genuine cat experience matter. Many sitters complete a pet first aid course to build trust. You must be 18 or over, based in the US, and able to pass ID verification.
Can I set my own rates and hours as a cat sitter?
Yes. You set your own per-visit rate and your own available hours, and you accept or decline each request. Morning and evening visit windows fill first, and there are no assigned shifts and no minimum hours.
Are cat sitters covered if something goes wrong?
Every confirmed Petme booking, including drop-in visits, automatically includes up to $20,000 in vet protection for the cat in your care. Included at no extra cost to you or the owner, on every booking.
Is cat sitting on Petme a good side hustle?
Yes. Cat sitting fits around a day job or studies because visits cluster in the morning and evening. You choose your availability, scale bookings up or down, and payouts land in your bank account within 2 business days of each completed visit.
Which US cities can I get cat sitting jobs in?
Petme actively recruits cat sitters in the densest US cat markets: New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco, Seattle, Boston, Philadelphia, Miami, Portland, and Washington DC.
How do I attract my first cat sitting bookings?
Build out your profile with photos, a short bio, and your cat-care experience. Mentioning comfort with shy cats, medication routines, and multi-cat households helps owners pick you over a generic profile.

Start earning as a cat sitter today

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How owners book the 20 to 30 minute home visits that make up most cat sitting work.