Cat Sitting Jobs in Jacksonville

Care for cats across Jacksonville and set your own rate

Owners near Riverside and Avondale want one trusted person for every trip. Cat visits in Jacksonville run $15 to $23 per 20 to 30 minute visit, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.

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$15 to $23
per 20 to 30 minute visit in Jacksonville
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 Jacksonville

Jacksonville summers are hot and humid, and Atlantic hurricane season runs June through November. Sitters walk early and late from May to September, watch for hot pavement, and keep a storm plan ready for coastal bookings near the beaches.

When demand peaks

Demand peaks in summer (June to August), over Thanksgiving, and through the December holidays, with the Florida-Georgia football weekend in early November adding a reliable annual spike. The metro's sheer size means most sitters work one quadrant and fill calendars with repeat clients there.

Know your Jacksonville areas

Most cat bookings cluster Riverside to Atlantic Beach. 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 Jacksonville

Choose your services, set your own rates

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

Drop-in cat visits

$15 to $23 per 20 to 30 minute visit

House sitting

$35 to $62 per night

Overnight boarding

$35 to $62 per night

Where demand is strongest

Jacksonville areas that book the most

Petme cat bookings in Jacksonville come from neighborhoods like Riverside, Avondale, San Marco, with drop-in visits and house sitting the most requested for cats.

Florida requires no state pet-sitter licence and levies no state income tax. Jacksonville enforces a leash-and-cleanup ordinance and runs permitted dog parks. Pet-sitting income is reported federally on a Schedule C, with a 1099-NEC from Petme once your annual earnings pass the federal reporting threshold.

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Why Petme

Built for sitters in Jacksonville

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 Jacksonville

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

How much do cat sitters earn per visit in Jacksonville?
Drop-in cat visits on Petme in Jacksonville run $15 to $23 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 Jacksonville?
Yes. Petme recruits sitters across Jacksonville year-round, from Riverside to Avondale, 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 Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville?
It fits part-time schedules well because you are self-employed: no assigned shifts, no minimum hours, and you set your own rate. Many Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville?
Petme cat bookings in Jacksonville come from neighborhoods like Riverside, Avondale, San Marco, 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 Jacksonville owners book one or two visits a day while they travel.
Can I set my own visit schedule in Jacksonville?
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 Riverside and Avondale 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 Riverside or Avondale.
When is cat sitting demand highest in Jacksonville?
Demand peaks in summer (June to August), over Thanksgiving, and through the December holidays, with the Florida-Georgia football weekend in early November adding a reliable annual spike. That pattern shapes cat sitting bookings in Jacksonville across the year. Jacksonville summers are hot and humid, and Atlantic hurricane season runs June through November.
What do I need to start cat sitting in Jacksonville?
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 Jacksonville areas you cover.
Are there weekend and evening jobs in Jacksonville?
Yes. You choose the days and times you cover in Jacksonville, so weekend and evening cat sitting is entirely possible. Sitters take no assigned shifts and have no minimum hours, and you decline any request that does not fit your week.
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Cat sitting jobs near Jacksonville

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