Cat Sitting Jobs in Knoxville

Part-time cat sitting in Knoxville around your schedule

Turn a short daily loop around Knoxville into steady visit income. Cat visits in Knoxville run $15 to $32 per 20 to 30 minute visit, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.

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$15 to $32
per 20 to 30 minute visit in Knoxville
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 Knoxville

Knoxville summers run hot and muggy with July highs in the 80s and 90s, so sitters shift longer walks to early morning or after sunset and keep midday outings short and shaded along the river greenways. Winters are mild with only occasional snow, so outdoor bookings rarely pause.

When demand peaks

Demand climbs around the University of Tennessee calendar and football Saturdays, plus summer travel and the winter holidays when boarding and daycare lead. Drop-in visits spike during fall break and spring break when families leave town.

Know your Knoxville areas

Most cat bookings cluster Bearden to Old City. 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 Knoxville

Choose your services, set your own rates

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

Drop-in cat visits

$15 to $32 per 20 to 30 minute visit

House sitting

$35 to $75 per night

Overnight boarding

$35 to $75 per night

Where demand is strongest

Knoxville areas that book the most

Petme cat bookings in Knoxville come from neighborhoods like Old City, Fourth and Gill, Sequoyah Hills, with drop-in visits and house sitting the most requested for cats.

Tennessee does not require a state licence to work as a pet sitter or dog walker. Knoxville requires dogs to be leashed or under control off the owner's property, with designated off-leash dog parks the exception. Sitting income is self-employment income reportable on Schedule C, with quarterly estimated taxes once earnings pass the IRS threshold.

Old CityFourth and GillSequoyah HillsBeardenOld North KnoxvilleIsland HomeSouth Knoxville (SoKno)Fort SandersParkridgeDowntown NorthMechanicsvilleWest Hills
Why Petme

Built for sitters in Knoxville

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 Knoxville

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

Can I offer dog walking as well as cat sitting in Knoxville?
There is no single-service rule. Sitters in Knoxville commonly run cat sitting on weekdays and take dog walking requests around it, each priced on its own terms.
Do I use this page to find a cat sitter in Knoxville or to apply?
This page is for people who want to work. If you are looking to book cat sitting in Knoxville instead, you want the owner side of Petme, where you search by address and see the sitters covering your streets. Sitters land here to publish rates and take requests.
How much do cat sitters earn per visit in Knoxville?
Drop-in cat visits on Petme in Knoxville run $15 to $32 per 20 to 30 minute visit. You set your own rate per visit, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.
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 Knoxville owners book one or two visits a day while they travel.
Can I set my own visit schedule in Knoxville?
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 City and Fourth and Gill 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 City or Fourth and Gill.
Are cat sitting jobs hiring near me in Knoxville?
Yes. Petme recruits sitters across Knoxville year-round, from Old City to Fourth and Gill, 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 Knoxville 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 Knoxville?
It fits part-time schedules well because you are self-employed: no assigned shifts, no minimum hours, and you set your own rate. Many Knoxville 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 Knoxville?
Petme cat bookings in Knoxville come from neighborhoods like Old City, Fourth and Gill, Sequoyah Hills, 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.
When is cat sitting demand highest in Knoxville?
Demand climbs around the University of Tennessee calendar and football Saturdays, plus summer travel and the winter holidays when boarding and daycare lead. That pattern shapes cat sitting bookings in Knoxville across the year.
What do I need to start cat sitting in Knoxville?
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 Knoxville areas you cover.
What work can I pick up in Knoxville with no set hours?
You set the hours yourself. Owners in Knoxville send cat sitting requests to sitters who cover their area, and you accept or decline each one. Nothing is assigned to you, there is no minimum, and you choose your own rate per service.
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Pet sitting jobs in Knoxville

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

Dog walking jobs in Knoxville

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

Doggy daycare jobs in Knoxville

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 Knoxville

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