Cat Sitting Jobs in Richmond

Get paid to drop in on cats in Richmond

Build a steady round of cat visits near The Fan and Carytown. Cat visits in Richmond 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 Richmond
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 Richmond

Richmond summers turn hot and muggy, so sitters keep midday walks short and steer dogs toward shaded James River trails, while mild winters allow comfortable walking nearly year-round. Spring pollen and afternoon thunderstorms shape the daily timing.

When demand peaks

Boarding and house sitting peak around summer travel and the winter holidays, with VCU's term calendar lifting drop-in and walking demand near campus. Tourism around the James River and historic districts adds steady weekend bookings.

Know your Richmond areas

Most cat bookings cluster The Fan and Carytown to Church Hill and Scott's Addition. 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 Richmond

Choose your services, set your own rates

Typical Petme rates in Richmond. 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

Richmond areas that book the most

Petme cat bookings in Richmond come from neighborhoods like The Fan, Carytown, Church Hill, with drop-in visits and house sitting the most requested for cats.

Virginia does not require a state license to pet sit or walk dogs, so most sitters operate without a permit. Home dog boarding may need a conditional-use permit or fall under local kennel zoning, so check Richmond rules before offering it. Earnings are self-employment income reported on Schedule C, with a 1099 issued once you cross the platform reporting threshold.

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Why Petme

Built for sitters in Richmond

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 Richmond

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

How much do cat sitters earn per visit in Richmond?
Drop-in cat visits on Petme in Richmond 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.
Can I do cat sitting jobs in Richmond 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 Richmond?
It fits part-time schedules well because you are self-employed: no assigned shifts, no minimum hours, and you set your own rate. Many Richmond 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 Richmond?
Petme cat bookings in Richmond come from neighborhoods like The Fan, Carytown, Church Hill, 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 Richmond owners book one or two visits a day while they travel.
Can I set my own visit schedule in Richmond?
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 The Fan and Carytown 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 The Fan or Carytown.
Are cat sitting jobs hiring near me in Richmond?
Yes. Petme recruits sitters across Richmond year-round, from The Fan to Carytown, 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 Richmond?
Boarding and house sitting peak around summer travel and the winter holidays, with VCU's term calendar lifting drop-in and walking demand near campus. That pattern shapes cat sitting bookings in Richmond across the year.
What do I need to start cat sitting in Richmond?
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 Richmond areas you cover.
What work can I pick up in Richmond with no set hours?
You set the hours yourself. Owners in Richmond send cat sitting requests to sitters who cover their area, and you accept or decline each one. Nothing is assigned to you, there is no minimum, and you choose your own rate per service.
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Pet sitters in Richmond for owners

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Pet sitting jobs in Richmond

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Dog walking jobs in Richmond

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

Doggy daycare jobs in Richmond

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 Richmond

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