Cat Sitting Jobs in Tempe

Turn short cat visits in Tempe into steady income

Cats do best at home, so Tempe owners near Maple-Ash and Mitchell Park book in-home visits when they travel. Cat visits in Tempe run $20 to $32 per 20 to 30 minute visit, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.

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$20 to $32
per 20 to 30 minute visit in Tempe
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 Tempe

Tempe sits in the Sonoran Desert, where July average highs run near 106°F and summer afternoons routinely top 105°F. Rainfall totals only about 9 inches a year, most of it during the July to September monsoon. Walkers move dog outings to early morning and after sunset in summer and check pavement temperature before heading out.

When demand peaks

Arizona State University, with roughly 55,000 students on its Tempe campus, drives steady demand that spikes around move-in, finals, and semester breaks when owners travel. Winter brings snowbirds and Cactus League spring training crowds through Tempe Diablo Stadium, lifting boarding and drop-in bookings. Summer travel out of the heat pushes daycare and boarding in June through August.

Know your Tempe areas

Most cat bookings cluster Downtown Tempe to Warner Ranch. 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 Tempe

Choose your services, set your own rates

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

Drop-in cat visits

$20 to $32 per 20 to 30 minute visit

House sitting

$35 to $60 per night

Overnight boarding

$35 to $60 per night

Where demand is strongest

Tempe areas that book the most

Petme cat bookings in Tempe come from neighborhoods like Maple-Ash, Mitchell Park, Warner Ranch, with drop-in visits and house sitting the most requested for cats.

Arizona does not license pet sitters or dog walkers at the state level. Tempe requires a General Business License (about $25 a year) for anyone running a business from a permanent location in the city, and a state Transaction Privilege Tax license may apply. Under Tempe City Code Section 6-30, a dog off its owner's property is considered at large unless restrained by a leash no longer than six feet. Pet-care earnings are self-employment income, reported on Schedule C against the platform's 1099.

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Why Petme

Built for sitters in Tempe

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 Tempe

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

How much do cat sitters earn per visit in Tempe?
Drop-in cat visits on Petme in Tempe run $20 to $32 per 20 to 30 minute visit. You set your own rate per visit, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.
Where is cat sitting demand strongest in Tempe?
Petme cat bookings in Tempe come from neighborhoods like Maple-Ash, Mitchell Park, Warner Ranch, 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 Tempe owners book one or two visits a day while they travel.
Can I set my own visit schedule in Tempe?
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 Maple-Ash and Mitchell Park 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 Maple-Ash or Mitchell Park.
Are cat sitting jobs hiring near me in Tempe?
Yes. Petme recruits sitters across Tempe year-round, from Maple-Ash to Mitchell Park, 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 Tempe 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 Tempe?
It fits part-time schedules well because you are self-employed: no assigned shifts, no minimum hours, and you set your own rate. Many Tempe sitters take a few bookings a week around a job or studies and scale up or down as their calendar allows.
When is cat sitting demand highest in Tempe?
Arizona State University, with roughly 55,000 students on its Tempe campus, drives steady demand that spikes around move-in, finals, and semester breaks when owners travel. That pattern shapes cat sitting bookings in Tempe across the year. Tempe sits in the Sonoran Desert, where July average highs run near 106°F and summer afternoons routinely top 105°F.
What do I need to start cat sitting in Tempe?
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 Tempe areas you cover.
What work can I pick up in Tempe with no set hours?
You set the hours yourself. Owners in Tempe 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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