Cat Sitting Jobs in Colorado Springs

Drop in on cats in Colorado Springs and keep up to 90%

Build a loyal set of cat clients near Old Colorado City and Downtown. Cat visits in Colorado Springs run $17 to $35 per 20 to 30 minute visit, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.

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$17 to $35
per 20 to 30 minute visit in Colorado Springs
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 Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs sits at over 6,000 feet with intense high-altitude sun, dry air, and big day-to-night temperature swings. Sitters carry water on every walk in summer and shift to midday outings in winter when morning lows and icy sidewalks make early walks risky for paws.

When demand peaks

Summer tourism around Garden of the Gods and Pikes Peak plus military relocations tied to the area's bases drive a steady boarding and drop-in season, with a second spike over the winter holidays.

Know your Colorado Springs areas

Most cat bookings cluster Old Colorado City to Briargate. 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 Colorado Springs

Choose your services, set your own rates

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

Drop-in cat visits

$17 to $35 per 20 to 30 minute visit

House sitting

$38 to $80 per night

Overnight boarding

$38 to $80 per night

Where demand is strongest

Colorado Springs areas that book the most

Petme cat bookings in Colorado Springs come from neighborhoods like Old Colorado City, Downtown, Briargate, with drop-in visits and house sitting the most requested for cats.

Colorado does not license pet sitters or dog walkers. Colorado Springs requires dogs to be leashed or confined off the owner's property except in designated off-leash areas, and dogs must be licensed. Self-employment pet-care income is reportable on Schedule C.

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Why Petme

Built for sitters in Colorado Springs

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 Colorado Springs

What new sitters ask before signing up on Petme in Colorado Springs.

How much do cat sitters earn per visit in Colorado Springs?
Drop-in cat visits on Petme in Colorado Springs run $17 to $35 per 20 to 30 minute visit. You set your own rate per visit, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.
Are cat sitting jobs hiring near me in Colorado Springs?
Yes. Petme recruits sitters across Colorado Springs year-round, from Old Colorado City to Downtown, 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.
Can I do cat sitting jobs in Colorado Springs 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 Colorado Springs?
It fits part-time schedules well because you are self-employed: no assigned shifts, no minimum hours, and you set your own rate. Many Colorado Springs 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 Colorado Springs?
Petme cat bookings in Colorado Springs come from neighborhoods like Old Colorado City, Downtown, Briargate, 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 Colorado Springs owners book one or two visits a day while they travel.
Can I set my own visit schedule in Colorado Springs?
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 Old Colorado City and Downtown 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 Old Colorado City or Downtown.
When is cat sitting demand highest in Colorado Springs?
Summer tourism around Garden of the Gods and Pikes Peak plus military relocations tied to the area's bases drive a steady boarding and drop-in season, with a second spike over the winter holidays. That pattern shapes cat sitting bookings in Colorado Springs across the year. Colorado Springs sits at over 6,000 feet with intense high-altitude sun, dry air, and big day-to-night temperature swings.
What do I need to start cat sitting in Colorado Springs?
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 Colorado Springs areas you cover.
Are there jobs in Colorado Springs right now?
Yes. Owners across Colorado Springs book cat sitting on Petme all year, and you take the ones that suit you. Sitters here are self-employed, so there are no assigned shifts and no minimum hours, and you set your own rate for every service you offer.
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Pet sitting jobs in Colorado Springs

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

Dog walking jobs in Colorado Springs

Get paid to walk dogs. Set your own routes and hours, keep up to 90% of every walk.

Doggy daycare jobs in Colorado Springs

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Dog grooming jobs in Colorado Springs

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