Dog Sitting Jobs in Lowell

Turn a spare room in Lowell into dog boarding income

Host dogs in your own home across Lowell, or cover walks and drop-ins near Downtown Lowell and Centralville. Dog boarding in Lowell runs $42 to $75 per night, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.

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$42 to $75
per night boarding in Lowell
Up to 90%
of every booking kept by the sitter
$22,000
Protection Plan on every booking
4.9 / 5
average sitter rating on Petme
A local edge

Local know-how pays off in Lowell

Lowell has a humid continental climate with cold, snowy winters and warm summers on the Merrimack River north of Boston. Sitters grit their footing and salt paws through the New England winter, use the riverfront esplanade in the mild seasons, and re-time walks on humid summer afternoons.

When demand peaks

Demand holds year round with commuters heading into Boston, so weekday walks and drop-ins stay busy, plus the UMass Lowell calendar. Boarding and house sitting climb over summer travel and the winter holidays.

Know your Lowell areas

Most bookings cluster Downtown Lowell to Belvidere. Owners look for sitters who know the area and can reach them without a long trip.

Breeds you will meet in Lowell

Owners here mostly keep Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, German Shepherd, French Bulldog. Knowing how those breeds behave, and saying so on your profile, is what turns a first booking into a repeat client.

Rates in Lowell

Choose your services, set your own rates

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

Dog boarding

$42 to $75 per night

Doggy daycare

$32 to $55 per day

Dog walking

$18 to $30 per 30 to 60 minute walk

Drop-in visits

$18 to $30 per 20 to 30 minute visit

House sitting

$42 to $75 per night

Where demand is strongest

Lowell areas that book the most

Petme bookings in Lowell come from neighborhoods like Downtown Lowell, Centralville, Belvidere, across walks, drop-in visits, daycare, and boarding.

Massachusetts does not require a state pet-sitter or dog-walker license, though it requires dogs to be licensed through the city. Lowell requires leashing in public, with off-leash play at designated areas. 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 Lowell

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.

Protected on every booking

$22,000 in Protection Plan comes with every confirmed booking, so you are never on the hook alone if something goes wrong.

Common questions

Dog Sitting Jobs in Lowell

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

How much can I earn dog sitting in Lowell?
Dog boarding on Petme in Lowell runs $42 to $75 per night, with daycare and walks adding daytime income. You set your own rate per service, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.
Are dog sitting jobs hiring near me in Lowell?
Yes. Petme recruits sitters across Lowell year-round, from Downtown Lowell to Centralville, 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 dog sitting jobs in Lowell 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 dog sitting a good part time job in Lowell?
It fits part-time schedules well because you are self-employed: no assigned shifts, no minimum hours, and you set your own rate. Many Lowell sitters take a few bookings a week around a job or studies and scale up or down as their calendar allows.
Can I board dogs in an apartment in Lowell?
Yes. You set your own house rules: the dog sizes you accept, how many dogs at once, and whether your home suits high-energy breeds. Many Lowell sitters board small and medium dogs from a flat near a park in Downtown Lowell or Centralville.
What is the difference between dog boarding and doggy daycare?
Boarding is overnight, billed per night, while the owner travels. Daycare is daytime only, billed per day, for owners at work. You can offer either or both and set a separate rate for each.
Do I choose which dogs and bookings I accept in Lowell?
Yes. You review each request, arrange a meet first if you want, and accept or decline. No assigned bookings and no minimum hours, whether the owner is in Downtown Lowell or Centralville. You set your rates and availability per service.
What protection do I get on dog sitting bookings?
Every confirmed Petme booking, including boarding and daycare, includes $22,000 in Protection Plan for the dog in your care, at no cost to you or the owner. The same cover applies across Downtown Lowell and Centralville.
When is dog sitting demand highest in Lowell?
Demand holds year round with commuters heading into Boston, so weekday walks and drop-ins stay busy, plus the UMass Lowell calendar. That pattern shapes dog sitting bookings in Lowell across the year. Lowell has a humid continental climate with cold, snowy winters and warm summers on the Merrimack River north of Boston.
What do I need to start dog sitting in Lowell?
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 Lowell areas you cover.
Which dogs will I mostly look after in Lowell?
Owners in Lowell mostly keep Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, German Shepherd, French Bulldog, Goldendoodle. Saying on your profile which of those you have looked after helps owners choose you, because most are looking for someone already comfortable with their dog's size and energy.
Is there flexible work in Lowell I can fit around another job?
Yes. Petme sitters in Lowell are self-employed, with no assigned shifts and no minimum hours, so you can take dog 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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Dog walking jobs in Lowell

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

Doggy daycare jobs in Lowell

Host dogs during the day. Set your own headcount, hours and rate, and keep up to 90%.

Cat sitting jobs in Lowell

Drop-in cat visits and in-home cat care. Set your own rate per visit and keep up to 90%.

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