Cat Sitting Jobs in Albany

Find cat sitting work across Albany

A typical visit near Albany runs 20 to 30 minutes: feed, fresh water, scoop the litter, a little play and a photo update. Cat visits in Albany run $15 to $25 per 20 to 30 minute visit, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.

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$15 to $25
per 20 to 30 minute visit in Albany
Up to 90%
of every booking kept by the sitter
$22,000
Protection Plan for eligible vet costs
4.9 / 5
average sitter rating on Petme
Rates in Albany

Choose your services, set your own rates

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

Drop-in cat visits

$15 to $25 per 20 to 30 minute visit

House sitting

$35 to $65 per night

Where you can work

Albany areas you can cover

Cat sitters in Albany choose the neighborhoods they cover. Drop-in visits and house sitting at the owner's home, at rates they set.

Why Petme

Built for sitters in Albany

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.

Protection Plan for eligible vet costs

Owners booking through Petme have the Protection Plan, up to $22,000 for eligible vet costs, subject to its terms.

Common questions

Cat Sitting Jobs in Albany

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

How much do cat sitters earn per visit in Albany?
Drop-in cat visits on Petme in Albany run $15 to $25 per 20 to 30 minute visit. You set your own rate per visit, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.
Can I do cat sitting jobs in Albany at 16 or 17?
No. Petme sitters must be 18 or over, so under-18s cannot take bookings yet. From 18 you need a smartphone with the Petme app, to pass ID verification, and a profile that describes the pets you have cared for, including your own.
Is cat sitting a good part time job in Albany?
It fits part-time schedules well because you are self-employed: no assigned shifts, no minimum hours, and you set your own rate. Many Albany sitters take a few bookings a week around a job or studies and scale up or down as their calendar allows.
Where is cat sitting demand strongest in Albany?
Cat sitters in Albany choose the neighborhoods they cover. Drop-in visits and house sitting at the owner's home, at rates they set. Most cat owners book a sitter within their own neighborhood, so listing the areas you cover sharpens your visibility.
What does a typical 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. Many Albany owners book one or two visits a day while they travel.
Can I set my own visit schedule in Albany?
Yes. You set your available hours and accept or decline each request. Morning and evening visit slots fill first, and you can stack several nearby visits around Albany and Albany into one efficient round.
What protection do I get on cat sitting bookings?
The Petme Protection Plan offers up to $22,000 for eligible vet costs for the cat in your care, subject to its terms. The same terms apply whether you sit in Albany or Albany.
Are cat sitting jobs hiring near me in Albany?
Yes. Petme recruits sitters across Albany year-round, from Albany to Albany, and owners send booking requests directly to sitters in their area. There is no vacancy list to wait on: you create a profile, set the areas you cover, and accept the requests you want.
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