Cat Sitting Jobs in Reno

Part-time cat sitting in Reno around your schedule

Turn a short daily loop around Reno into steady visit income. Cat visits in Reno run $16 to $34 per 20 to 30 minute visit, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.

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$16 to $34
per 20 to 30 minute visit in Reno
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 Reno

Reno sits in a high desert with hot, dry summer afternoons and cold, snowy winters off the Sierra. Sitters walk dogs early morning or after sunset in July and August to keep paws off baking pavement, and shift to midday outings during winter cold snaps.

When demand peaks

Demand climbs in summer when owners head to Lake Tahoe and on holiday weekends, and again around the University of Nevada calendar. Boarding and house sitting lead during travel-heavy stretches, with dog walking steady year-round for desk-bound professionals.

Know your Reno areas

Most cat bookings cluster Midtown to South Reno. 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 Reno

Choose your services, set your own rates

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

Drop-in cat visits

$16 to $34 per 20 to 30 minute visit

House sitting

$35 to $75 per night

Overnight boarding

$35 to $75 per night

Where demand is strongest

Reno areas that book the most

Petme cat bookings in Reno come from neighborhoods like Midtown, Old Southwest, Downtown Reno, with drop-in visits and house sitting the most requested for cats.

Nevada does not require a state pet-sitter or dog-walker license. A City of Reno business license is the standard requirement for operating, and there is no city cap on the number of dogs walked at once beyond standard leash rules. Pet-care income is self-employment income, reported on Schedule C with a 1099 from the platform.

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Why Petme

Built for sitters in Reno

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 Reno

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

How much do cat sitters earn per visit in Reno?
Drop-in cat visits on Petme in Reno run $16 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 set my own visit schedule in Reno?
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 Midtown and Old Southwest 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 Midtown or Old Southwest.
Are cat sitting jobs hiring near me in Reno?
Yes. Petme recruits sitters across Reno year-round, from Midtown to Old Southwest, 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 Reno 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 Reno?
It fits part-time schedules well because you are self-employed: no assigned shifts, no minimum hours, and you set your own rate. Many Reno 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 Reno?
Petme cat bookings in Reno come from neighborhoods like Midtown, Old Southwest, Downtown Reno, 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 Reno owners book one or two visits a day while they travel.
When is cat sitting demand highest in Reno?
Demand climbs in summer when owners head to Lake Tahoe and on holiday weekends, and again around the University of Nevada calendar. That pattern shapes cat sitting bookings in Reno across the year. Reno sits in a high desert with hot, dry summer afternoons and cold, snowy winters off the Sierra.
What do I need to start cat sitting in Reno?
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 Reno areas you cover.
Are there jobs in Midtown?
Yes. Midtown is one of the Reno areas Petme sitters cover, and you choose exactly which parts of the city you take cat sitting bookings in. Owners there send requests straight to the sitters who list their neighborhood.
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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 Reno 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 Reno

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

Dog walking jobs in Reno

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

Doggy daycare jobs in Reno

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 Reno

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