Cat Sitting Jobs in Murfreesboro

Earn caring for cats across Murfreesboro

Many owners in Murfreesboro book a daily visit at home instead of a boarding kennel. Cat visits in Murfreesboro run $15 to $24 per 20 to 30 minute visit, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.

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$15 to $24
per 20 to 30 minute visit in Murfreesboro
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 Murfreesboro

Murfreesboro has a humid subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and mild winters that bring occasional ice more than heavy snow. Sitters shift summer walks to cooler hours and watch for icy mornings on the handful of hard-freeze days.

When demand peaks

Demand rises over summer travel, the winter holidays, and the Middle Tennessee State University calendar with its move-in and break weekends. Boarding and house sitting lead during holidays, while dog walking and drop-in visits carry the workweek for Nashville-area commuters.

Know your Murfreesboro areas

Most cat bookings cluster Downtown Murfreesboro to Blackman. 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 Murfreesboro

Choose your services, set your own rates

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

Drop-in cat visits

$15 to $24 per 20 to 30 minute visit

House sitting

$34 to $62 per night

Overnight boarding

$34 to $62 per night

Where demand is strongest

Murfreesboro areas that book the most

Petme cat bookings in Murfreesboro come from neighborhoods like Downtown Murfreesboro, North Murfreesboro, Blackman, with drop-in visits and house sitting the most requested for cats.

Tennessee does not license pet sitters, but Rutherford County requires dogs to carry a current rabies vaccination and tag, and Murfreesboro ordinances require dogs to be leashed in public. Pet-care earnings are self-employment income, reported on Schedule C against the platform's 1099.

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Why Petme

Built for sitters in Murfreesboro

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 Murfreesboro

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

How much do cat sitters earn per visit in Murfreesboro?
Drop-in cat visits on Petme in Murfreesboro run $15 to $24 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 Murfreesboro 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 Murfreesboro?
It fits part-time schedules well because you are self-employed: no assigned shifts, no minimum hours, and you set your own rate. Many Murfreesboro 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 Murfreesboro?
Petme cat bookings in Murfreesboro come from neighborhoods like Downtown Murfreesboro, North Murfreesboro, Blackman, 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 Murfreesboro owners book one or two visits a day while they travel.
Can I set my own visit schedule in Murfreesboro?
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 Downtown Murfreesboro and North Murfreesboro 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 Downtown Murfreesboro or North Murfreesboro.
Are cat sitting jobs hiring near me in Murfreesboro?
Yes. Petme recruits sitters across Murfreesboro year-round, from Downtown Murfreesboro to North Murfreesboro, 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 Murfreesboro?
Demand rises over summer travel, the winter holidays, and the Middle Tennessee State University calendar with its move-in and break weekends. That pattern shapes cat sitting bookings in Murfreesboro across the year. Murfreesboro has a humid subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and mild winters that bring occasional ice more than heavy snow.
What do I need to start cat sitting in Murfreesboro?
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 Murfreesboro areas you cover.
Are there jobs near Downtown Murfreesboro or North Murfreesboro?
Yes. You set which parts of Murfreesboro you cover, so you can keep cat sitting to Downtown Murfreesboro, North Murfreesboro and the streets around them. Owners inside that area send booking requests to the sitters who cover it, and you accept or decline each one.
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