Cat Sitting Jobs in Pasadena

Look after cats in Pasadena and keep up to 90%

A tidy round near Old Pasadena and Bungalow Heaven can fill your mornings or evenings. Cat visits in Pasadena run $18 to $32 per 20 to 30 minute visit, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.

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$18 to $32
per 20 to 30 minute visit in Pasadena
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 Pasadena

Pasadena has a warm Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and mild winters below the San Gabriel foothills. Sitters run early-morning and evening routes during summer heat waves, carry water on the Arroyo trails, and use the mild winters to keep a full schedule year round.

When demand peaks

Demand holds through the year with commuters heading into Los Angeles, so weekday walks and drop-in visits stay steady. Boarding and house sitting climb over summer travel, the winter holidays, and Rose Parade week when owners host guests or leave town.

Know your Pasadena areas

Most cat bookings cluster Old Pasadena to Hastings Ranch. 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 Pasadena

Choose your services, set your own rates

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

Drop-in cat visits

$18 to $32 per 20 to 30 minute visit

House sitting

$40 to $80 per night

Overnight boarding

$40 to $80 per night

Where demand is strongest

Pasadena areas that book the most

Petme cat bookings in Pasadena come from neighborhoods like Old Pasadena, Bungalow Heaven, Madison Heights, with drop-in visits and house sitting the most requested for cats.

California does not require a state pet-sitter or dog-walker license. The City of Pasadena requires dogs to be licensed and leashed in public, with off-leash play limited to designated areas. Pet-care earnings are self-employment income, reported on Schedule C against the platform's 1099.

Old PasadenaBungalow HeavenMadison HeightsSan RafaelHastings RanchLinda VistaPlayhouse DistrictDaisy VillaEast ArroyoGarfield Heights
Why Petme

Built for sitters in Pasadena

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 Pasadena

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

How much do cat sitters earn per visit in Pasadena?
Drop-in cat visits on Petme in Pasadena run $18 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 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 Old Pasadena or Bungalow Heaven.
Are cat sitting jobs hiring near me in Pasadena?
Yes. Petme recruits sitters across Pasadena year-round, from Old Pasadena to Bungalow Heaven, 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 Pasadena 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 Pasadena?
It fits part-time schedules well because you are self-employed: no assigned shifts, no minimum hours, and you set your own rate. Many Pasadena 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 Pasadena?
Petme cat bookings in Pasadena come from neighborhoods like Old Pasadena, Bungalow Heaven, Madison Heights, 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 Pasadena owners book one or two visits a day while they travel.
Can I set my own visit schedule in Pasadena?
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 Pasadena and Bungalow Heaven into one efficient round.
When is cat sitting demand highest in Pasadena?
Demand holds through the year with commuters heading into Los Angeles, so weekday walks and drop-in visits stay steady. That pattern shapes cat sitting bookings in Pasadena across the year. Pasadena has a warm Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and mild winters below the San Gabriel foothills.
What do I need to start cat sitting in Pasadena?
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 Pasadena areas you cover.
Are there jobs in Pasadena right now?
Yes. Owners across Pasadena book cat sitting on Petme all year, and you take the ones that suit you. Sitters here are self-employed, so there are no assigned shifts and no minimum hours, and you set your own rate for every service you offer.
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