Cat Sitting Jobs in St. Louis

Cat sitting work in St. Louis, you set the hours

Holiday and travel weeks fill first for cat visits in St. Louis. Cat visits in St. Louis run $14 to $33 per 20 to 30 minute visit, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.

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$14 to $33
per 20 to 30 minute visit in St. Louis
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 St. Louis

St. Louis is known for sticky, humid summers and cold, sometimes snowy winters. Sitters plan walks for the cooler morning and evening hours in July and keep them short on icy days, while spring and fall are the comfortable walking seasons.

When demand peaks

Demand rises over summer trips and the holiday season, when overnight boarding and house sitting carry the load. Drop-in visits and midday walks stay steady year-round around Forest Park and the central corridor neighborhoods.

Know your St. Louis areas

Most cat bookings cluster Central West End to Carondelet. 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 St. Louis

Choose your services, set your own rates

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

Drop-in cat visits

$14 to $33 per 20 to 30 minute visit

House sitting

$32 to $62 per night

Overnight boarding

$32 to $62 per night

Where demand is strongest

St. Louis areas that book the most

Petme cat bookings in St. Louis come from neighborhoods like The Hill, Soulard, Central West End, with drop-in visits and house sitting the most requested for cats.

Missouri's Animal Care Facilities Act requires a state license to board dogs or cats overnight in your home for pay; dog walking and drop-in visits are not covered. St. Louis may also require a local business license. Pet-care earnings are self-employment income reported on Schedule C.

The HillSoulardCentral West EndTower Grove SouthLafayette SquareBenton ParkShawDogtownCarondeletDutchtownBevo MillDowntown
Why Petme

Built for sitters in St. Louis

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 St. Louis

What new sitters ask before signing up on Petme in St. Louis.

What is the difference between finding and doing cat sitting in St. Louis?
You are on the working side. Cat sitters use this page to publish what they charge in St. Louis and pick up requests; owners who need cat sitting search by address instead and book the sitter they like.
How much do cat sitters earn per visit in St. Louis?
Drop-in cat visits on Petme in St. Louis run $14 to $33 per 20 to 30 minute visit. You set your own rate per visit, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.
Is cat sitting a good part time job in St. Louis?
It fits part-time schedules well because you are self-employed: no assigned shifts, no minimum hours, and you set your own rate. Many St. Louis 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 St. Louis?
Petme cat bookings in St. Louis come from neighborhoods like The Hill, Soulard, Central West End, 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 St. Louis owners book one or two visits a day while they travel.
Can I set my own visit schedule in St. Louis?
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 Hill and Soulard 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 Hill or Soulard.
Are cat sitting jobs hiring near me in St. Louis?
Yes. Petme recruits sitters across St. Louis year-round, from The Hill to Soulard, 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 St. Louis 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.
When is cat sitting demand highest in St. Louis?
Demand rises over summer trips and the holiday season, when overnight boarding and house sitting carry the load. That pattern shapes cat sitting bookings in St. Louis across the year. St.
What do I need to start cat sitting in St. Louis?
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 St. Louis areas you cover.
Are there jobs in The Hill?
Yes. The Hill is one of the St. Louis 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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