Cat Sitting Jobs in Tacoma

Look after cats in Tacoma and keep up to 90%

Take only the cat visits that fit your schedule around Tacoma. Cat visits in Tacoma run $18 to $36 per 20 to 30 minute visit, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.

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$18 to $36
per 20 to 30 minute visit in Tacoma
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 Tacoma

Tacoma's Pacific Northwest climate brings long, wet, gray stretches from fall through spring, so reliable rainy-day walks matter to local owners. Sitters keep towels on hand and lean into the dry, mild summer window when daily walks and Point Defiance trips peak.

When demand peaks

Demand peaks over summer travel and the winter holidays, with boarding and house sitting leading as families leave the South Sound. Joint Base Lewis-McChord relocations add a steady undercurrent of longer boarding stays.

Know your Tacoma areas

Most cat bookings cluster Proctor District to Point Defiance. 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 Tacoma

Choose your services, set your own rates

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

Drop-in cat visits

$18 to $36 per 20 to 30 minute visit

House sitting

$35 to $75 per night

Where demand is strongest

Tacoma areas that book the most

Petme cat bookings in Tacoma come from neighborhoods like Proctor District, Stadium District, North End, with drop-in visits and house sitting the most requested for cats.

Washington does not license pet sitters or dog walkers. Tacoma requires dogs to be leashed (no longer than eight feet) or confined to the owner's property except in designated off-leash areas, and dogs must be licensed. Report self-employed pet-care income on Schedule C.

Proctor DistrictStadium DistrictNorth EndOld TownHilltopSouth TacomaUniversity PlaceRustonPoint DefianceNorth SlopeEastsideCentral Tacoma
Why Petme

Built for sitters in Tacoma

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 Tacoma

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

How much do cat sitters earn per visit in Tacoma?
Drop-in cat visits on Petme in Tacoma run $18 to $36 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 Tacoma?
It fits part-time schedules well because you are self-employed: no assigned shifts, no minimum hours, and you set your own rate. Many Tacoma 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 Tacoma?
Petme cat bookings in Tacoma come from neighborhoods like Proctor District, Stadium District, North 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 Tacoma owners book one or two visits a day while they travel.
Can I set my own visit schedule in Tacoma?
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 Proctor District and Stadium District 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 Proctor District or Stadium District.
Are cat sitting jobs hiring near me in Tacoma?
Yes. Petme recruits sitters across Tacoma year-round, from Proctor District to Stadium District, 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 Tacoma 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 Tacoma?
Demand peaks over summer travel and the winter holidays, with boarding and house sitting leading as families leave the South Sound. That pattern shapes cat sitting bookings in Tacoma across the year. Tacoma's Pacific Northwest climate brings long, wet, gray stretches from fall through spring, so reliable rainy-day walks matter to local owners.
What do I need to start cat sitting in Tacoma?
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 Tacoma areas you cover.
What jobs are hiring in Tacoma?
Petme recruits for cat sitting in Tacoma continuously rather than posting vacancies. You publish a sitter profile with the areas you cover and your own rate, and owners nearby send you booking requests that you accept or decline.
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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 Tacoma 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 Tacoma

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

Dog walking jobs in Tacoma

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

Doggy daycare jobs in Tacoma

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 Tacoma

Groom professionally? Approved sitters with 6+ months of paid grooming can add it and post their work where owners nearby see it.