Cat Sitting Jobs in Anchorage

Make money looking after cats in Anchorage

Many owners in Anchorage book a daily visit at home instead of a boarding kennel. Cat visits in Anchorage run $18 to $40 per 20 to 30 minute visit, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.

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$18 to $40
per 20 to 30 minute visit in Anchorage
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
A local edge

Local know-how pays off in Anchorage

Anchorage winters are long, dark, and cold, with snow on the ground for months and only a few hours of daylight at the solstice. Sitters bundle up, use booties and reflective gear, and keep midwinter walks short, while summer's long daylight stretches them well into the evening.

When demand peaks

Demand peaks in summer (June through August) when residents travel and tourism surges, and over the winter holidays, with boarding and dog walking leading as owners head out of state.

Know your Anchorage areas

Most cat bookings cluster Spenard to the Hillside. Owners book the sitter who can reach them quickly for a daily visit, so the areas you list matter more than the distance you are willing to travel.

Rates in Anchorage

Choose your services, set your own rates

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

Drop-in cat visits

$18 to $40 per 20 to 30 minute visit

House sitting

$40 to $90 per night

Overnight boarding

$40 to $90 per night

Where demand is strongest

Anchorage areas that book the most

Petme cat bookings in Anchorage come from neighborhoods like Spenard, Turnagain, South Addition, with drop-in visits and house sitting the most requested for cats.

Alaska does not require a state pet-sitter or dog-walking license; you work as a sole proprietor and report self-employment income on Schedule C. The Municipality of Anchorage requires dogs to be leashed or under control in public areas, and pet-care earnings are reportable to the IRS.

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Why Petme

Built for sitters in Anchorage

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 Anchorage

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

How much do cat sitters earn per visit in Anchorage?
Drop-in cat visits on Petme in Anchorage run $18 to $40 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 Anchorage 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 Anchorage?
It fits part-time schedules well because you are self-employed: no assigned shifts, no minimum hours, and you set your own rate. Many Anchorage 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 Anchorage?
Petme cat bookings in Anchorage come from neighborhoods like Spenard, Turnagain, South Addition, with drop-in visits and house sitting the most requested for cats. 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 Anchorage owners book one or two visits a day while they travel.
Can I set my own visit schedule in Anchorage?
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 Spenard and Turnagain 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 Spenard or Turnagain.
Are cat sitting jobs hiring near me in Anchorage?
Yes. Petme recruits sitters across Anchorage year-round, from Spenard to Turnagain, 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.
When is cat sitting demand highest in Anchorage?
Demand peaks in summer (June through August) when residents travel and tourism surges, and over the winter holidays, with boarding and dog walking leading as owners head out of state. That pattern shapes cat sitting bookings in Anchorage across the year. Anchorage winters are long, dark, and cold, with snow on the ground for months and only a few hours of daylight at the solstice.
What do I need to start cat sitting in Anchorage?
You need to be 18 or over, have a smartphone with the Petme app, and pass ID verification. Owners choose on reviews, availability and a complete profile, so it is worth describing the pets you have looked after, including your own, and naming the Anchorage areas you cover.
Are there jobs in Spenard?
Yes. Spenard is one of the Anchorage areas Petme sitters cover, and you choose exactly which parts of the city you take cat sitting bookings in. Owners there send requests straight to the sitters who list their neighborhood.
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Pet sitting jobs in Anchorage

Board, host daycare, and do drop-ins too. Set your own rates and keep up to 90%.

Dog walking jobs in Anchorage

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Doggy daycare jobs in Anchorage

Host dogs during the day. Set your own headcount, hours and rate, and keep up to 90%.

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Dog grooming jobs in Anchorage

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