Cat Sitting Jobs in Raleigh

Become a cat sitter in Raleigh

Pick the cat visits that suit you across Raleigh and pause your profile anytime. Cat visits in Raleigh run $17 to $38 per 20 to 30 minute visit, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.

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$17 to $38
per 20 to 30 minute visit in Raleigh
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 Raleigh

Raleigh summers are hot and humid, so sitters schedule walks for early morning and after sunset and watch for hot pavement on the longer greenway routes. Mild winters keep daily walking demand steady almost year-round.

When demand peaks

Boarding and house sitting peak around summer travel, the December holidays, and NC State's term breaks, while the steady inflow of new residents and tech commuters keeps midweek dog walking and drop-in visits busy all year.

Know your Raleigh areas

Most cat bookings cluster Five Points and Oakwood to North Hills and Brier Creek. 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 Raleigh

Choose your services, set your own rates

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

Drop-in cat visits

$17 to $38 per 20 to 30 minute visit

House sitting

$38 to $85 per night

Where demand is strongest

Raleigh areas that book the most

Petme cat bookings in Raleigh come from neighborhoods like Five Points, Historic Oakwood, North Hills, with drop-in visits and house sitting the most requested for cats.

North Carolina does not license individual pet sitters or dog walkers, so a state permit is not needed for in-home care. The NC Department of Agriculture licenses commercial kennels, so home boarding of several dogs may fall under those rules. Pet-care income is self-employment income reported on Schedule C, with a 1099 once you pass the reporting threshold.

Five PointsHistoric OakwoodNorth HillsVillage DistrictMordecaiCameron ParkBoylan HeightsHayes BartonBrier CreekNorth RaleighDowntownGlenwood South
Why Petme

Built for sitters in Raleigh

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 Raleigh

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

How much do cat sitters earn per visit in Raleigh?
Drop-in cat visits on Petme in Raleigh run $17 to $38 per 20 to 30 minute visit. You set your own rate per visit, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.
Are cat sitting jobs hiring near me in Raleigh?
Yes. Petme recruits sitters across Raleigh year-round, from Five Points to Historic Oakwood, 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 Raleigh 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 Raleigh?
It fits part-time schedules well because you are self-employed: no assigned shifts, no minimum hours, and you set your own rate. Many Raleigh 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 Raleigh?
Petme cat bookings in Raleigh come from neighborhoods like Five Points, Historic Oakwood, North 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.
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 Raleigh owners book one or two visits a day while they travel.
Can I set my own visit schedule in Raleigh?
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 Five Points and Historic Oakwood 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 Five Points or Historic Oakwood.
When is cat sitting demand highest in Raleigh?
Boarding and house sitting peak around summer travel, the December holidays, and NC State's term breaks, while the steady inflow of new residents and tech commuters keeps midweek dog walking and drop-in visits busy all year. That pattern shapes cat sitting bookings in Raleigh across the year.
What do I need to start cat sitting in Raleigh?
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 Raleigh areas you cover.
Are there jobs near Five Points or Historic Oakwood?
Yes. You set which parts of Raleigh you cover, so you can keep cat sitting to Five Points, Historic Oakwood 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.
Nearby cities

Cat sitting jobs near Raleigh

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

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Pet sitting jobs in Raleigh

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

Dog walking jobs in Raleigh

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

Doggy daycare jobs in Raleigh

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 Raleigh

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