Cat Sitting Jobs in Miami

Become a cat sitter in Miami

Pick the cat visits that suit you across Miami and pause your profile anytime. Cat visits in Miami run $20 to $32 per 20 to 30 minute visit, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.

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$20 to $32
per 20 to 30 minute visit in Miami
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 Miami

Pavement temperatures from May to October regularly top 130°F by 11am. Petme sitters in Miami walk at dawn and after sunset, keep stays indoors mid-day, and watch for paw burns on asphalt.

When demand peaks

Demand peaks during cruise season (November to April), spring break in March, and the summer Latin American travel window (June to August). Boarding is the dominant service, driven by condo-living owners on cruises, business trips, or back-to-LATAM visits.

Know your Miami areas

Most cat bookings cluster Brickell to Aventura. 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.

Bilingual owners book faster

A large share of Miami owners message sitters in Spanish first. Bilingual sitter profiles convert noticeably faster across Brickell, Doral, Hialeah, and Kendall.

Rates in Miami

Choose your services, set your own rates

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

Drop-in cat visits

$20 to $32 per 20 to 30 minute visit

House sitting

$45 to $75 per night

Overnight boarding

$45 to $75 per night

Where demand is strongest

Miami areas that book the most

Petme cat bookings in Miami come from neighborhoods like Brickell, Wynwood, Coral Gables, with drop-in visits and house sitting the most requested for cats.

Florida does not require a state pet-sitter licence. Miami-Dade limits dog walkers to four leashed dogs at a time. Pet-sitting income goes on a federal Schedule C, and you must file a return once your net self-employment earnings reach $400 in a year, whether or not the platform issues you a 1099.

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Why Petme

Built for sitters in Miami

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 Miami

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

How much do cat sitters earn per visit in Miami?
Drop-in cat visits on Petme in Miami run $20 to $32 per 20 to 30 minute visit. You set your own rate per visit, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.
Where is cat sitting demand strongest in Miami?
Petme cat bookings in Miami come from neighborhoods like Brickell, Wynwood, Coral Gables, 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 Miami owners book one or two visits a day while they travel.
Can I set my own visit schedule in Miami?
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 Brickell and Wynwood 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 Brickell or Wynwood.
Are cat sitting jobs hiring near me in Miami?
Yes. Petme recruits sitters across Miami year-round, from Brickell to Wynwood, 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 Miami 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 Miami?
It fits part-time schedules well because you are self-employed: no assigned shifts, no minimum hours, and you set your own rate. Many Miami sitters take a few bookings a week around a job or studies and scale up or down as their calendar allows.
When is cat sitting demand highest in Miami?
Demand peaks during cruise season (November to April), spring break in March, and the summer Latin American travel window (June to August). That pattern shapes cat sitting bookings in Miami across the year. Pavement temperatures from May to October regularly top 130°F by 11am.
What do I need to start cat sitting in Miami?
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 Miami areas you cover.
What jobs are hiring in Miami?
Petme recruits for cat sitting in Miami continuously rather than posting vacancies. You publish a sitter profile with the areas you cover and your own rate, and owners nearby send you booking requests that you accept or decline.
Nearby cities

Cat sitting jobs near Miami

Cover more than one patch. Each city page has its own local rates and demand notes.

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Set your own rate. Protection Plan up to $22,000, cashback that keeps your clients rebooking, and fast payouts to your bank.

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Pet sitters in Miami for owners

See the owner side of the marketplace you would join: local sitter profiles, 0% owner fee, up to $22,000 through the Protection Plan for eligible vet costs.

Pet sitting jobs in Miami

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

Dog walking jobs in Miami

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

Doggy daycare jobs in Miami

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 Miami

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