Cat Sitting Jobs in Madison

Cat visits in Madison that fit your day

Feed, fresh water, litter, a little play and a photo update on every Madison visit. Cat visits in Madison run $17 to $34 per 20 to 30 minute visit, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.

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$17 to $34
per 20 to 30 minute visit in Madison
Up to 90%
of every booking kept by the sitter
$22,000
Protection Plan on every booking
4.9 / 5
average sitter rating on Petme
A local edge

Local know-how pays off in Madison

Madison winters are long and cold with heavy snow and frequent sub-freezing days, so sitters keep cold-weather walks brief and lean on indoor drop-in visits and potty breaks. Summers by the lakes are warm and humid, pushing walks to morning and evening.

When demand peaks

Demand peaks over the winter holidays and the summer travel season, with boarding and overnight house sitting leading. The University of Wisconsin academic calendar drives drop-in and walking demand during term breaks and football weekends.

Know your Madison areas

Most cat bookings cluster Tenney-Lapham to Nakoma. 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 Madison

Choose your services, set your own rates

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

Drop-in cat visits

$17 to $34 per 20 to 30 minute visit

House sitting

$38 to $80 per night

Where demand is strongest

Madison areas that book the most

Petme cat bookings in Madison come from neighborhoods like Tenney-Lapham, Marquette, Schenk-Atwood, with drop-in visits and house sitting the most requested for cats.

Wisconsin does not require a state licence to walk dogs or pet sit in an owner's home; boarding for a fee may need local approval. Madison requires dogs to be leashed and under control off the owner's property. Sitter income is self-employment earnings reported on Schedule C with a 1099 from the platform.

Tenney-LaphamMarquetteSchenk-AtwoodWilliamson StreetVilasDudgeon-MonroeRegentUniversity HeightsNakomaGreenbushDowntown MadisonTenney Park
Why Petme

Built for sitters in Madison

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.

Protected on every booking

$22,000 in Protection Plan comes with every confirmed booking, so you are never on the hook alone if something goes wrong.

Common questions

Cat Sitting Jobs in Madison

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

How much do cat sitters earn per visit in Madison?
Drop-in cat visits on Petme in Madison run $17 to $34 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 Madison 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 Madison?
It fits part-time schedules well because you are self-employed: no assigned shifts, no minimum hours, and you set your own rate. Many Madison 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 Madison?
Petme cat bookings in Madison come from neighborhoods like Tenney-Lapham, Marquette, Schenk-Atwood, 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 Madison owners book one or two visits a day while they travel.
Can I set my own visit schedule in Madison?
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 Tenney-Lapham and Marquette into one efficient round.
What protection do I get on cat sitting bookings?
Every confirmed Petme booking, including drop-in visits, includes $22,000 in Protection Plan for the cat in your care, at no cost to you or the owner. The same cover applies whether you sit in Tenney-Lapham or Marquette.
Are cat sitting jobs hiring near me in Madison?
Yes. Petme recruits sitters across Madison year-round, from Tenney-Lapham to Marquette, 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 Madison?
Demand peaks over the winter holidays and the summer travel season, with boarding and overnight house sitting leading. That pattern shapes cat sitting bookings in Madison across the year. Madison winters are long and cold with heavy snow and frequent sub-freezing days, so sitters keep cold-weather walks brief and lean on indoor drop-in visits and potty breaks.
What do I need to start cat sitting in Madison?
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 Madison areas you cover.
Are there weekend and evening jobs in Madison?
Yes. You choose the days and times you cover in Madison, 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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Pet sitting jobs in Madison

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