Cat Sitting Jobs in Des Moines

Look after cats in Des Moines and keep up to 90%

Take only the cat visits that fit your schedule around Des Moines. Cat visits in Des Moines run $18 to $30 per 20 to 30 minute visit, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.

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$18 to $30
per 20 to 30 minute visit in Des Moines
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 Des Moines

Choose your services, set your own rates

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

Drop-in cat visits

$18 to $30 per 20 to 30 minute visit

House sitting

$40 to $75 per night

Where you can work

Des Moines areas you can cover

Cat sitters in Des Moines 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 Des Moines

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 Des Moines

What new sitters ask before signing up on Petme in Des Moines.

How much do cat sitters earn per visit in Des Moines?
Drop-in cat visits on Petme in Des Moines run $18 to $30 per 20 to 30 minute visit. You set your own rate per visit, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.
Is cat sitting a good part time job in Des Moines?
It fits part-time schedules well because you are self-employed: no assigned shifts, no minimum hours, and you set your own rate. Many Des Moines 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 Des Moines?
Cat sitters in Des Moines 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 Des Moines owners book one or two visits a day while they travel.
Can I set my own visit schedule in Des Moines?
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 Des Moines and Des Moines 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 Des Moines or Des Moines.
Are cat sitting jobs hiring near me in Des Moines?
Yes. Petme recruits sitters across Des Moines year-round, from Des Moines to Des Moines, 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 Des Moines 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.
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