Cat Sitting Jobs in Seattle

Earn from in-home cat visits in Seattle

Start with a few visits near Capitol Hill and Ballard and grow as clients rebook. Cat visits in Seattle run $22 to $38 per 20 to 30 minute visit, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.

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$22 to $38
per 20 to 30 minute visit in Seattle
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 Seattle

October through May brings 150+ rain days. Seattle sitters carry towels, work around indoor enrichment, and use the covered I-5 Colonnade off-leash for rainy-day energy burn.

When demand peaks

Demand is steady year-round with summer hiking-sitter spikes (June to September) and a smaller Christmas/New Year peak. Daily mid-day walks dominate booking volume thanks to the city's DINKWAD (dual income, no kids, with a dog) demographic.

Know your Seattle areas

Most cat bookings cluster Ballard to Beacon Hill. 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 Seattle

Choose your services, set your own rates

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

Drop-in cat visits

$22 to $38 per 20 to 30 minute visit

House sitting

$50 to $85 per night

Overnight boarding

$50 to $85 per night

Where demand is strongest

Seattle areas that book the most

Petme cat bookings in Seattle come from neighborhoods like Capitol Hill, Ballard, Fremont, with drop-in visits and house sitting the most requested for cats.

Seattle requires a city pet licence for resident dogs but no separate sitter licence. Pet-sitting income is reported federally on Schedule C; Washington has no state income tax. Some King County off-leash areas require an annual pass.

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Why Petme

Built for sitters in Seattle

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 Seattle

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

How much do cat sitters earn per visit in Seattle?
Drop-in cat visits on Petme in Seattle run $22 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 Seattle 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 Seattle?
It fits part-time schedules well because you are self-employed: no assigned shifts, no minimum hours, and you set your own rate. Many Seattle 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 Seattle?
Petme cat bookings in Seattle come from neighborhoods like Capitol Hill, Ballard, Fremont, 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 Seattle owners book one or two visits a day while they travel.
Can I set my own visit schedule in Seattle?
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 Capitol Hill and Ballard 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 Capitol Hill or Ballard.
Are cat sitting jobs hiring near me in Seattle?
Yes. Petme recruits sitters across Seattle year-round, from Capitol Hill to Ballard, 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 Seattle?
Demand is steady year-round with summer hiking-sitter spikes (June to September) and a smaller Christmas/New Year peak. That pattern shapes cat sitting bookings in Seattle across the year. October through May brings 150+ rain days.
What do I need to start cat sitting in Seattle?
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 Seattle areas you cover.
Is there flexible work in Seattle I can fit around another job?
Yes. Petme sitters in Seattle are self-employed, with no assigned shifts and no minimum hours, so you can take cat sitting bookings alongside other work. You pick the areas you cover and the rate you charge, and you accept only what fits.
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Cat sitting jobs near Seattle

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Pet sitting jobs in Seattle

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