Dog Sitting Jobs in Mobile

Care for dogs overnight in Mobile and keep up to 90%

Owners in Mobile pay well for a calm home over a boarding kennel. Dog boarding in Mobile runs $28 to $48 per night, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.

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$28 to $48
per night boarding in Mobile
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 Mobile

Mobile is the rainiest city in the contiguous US, with hot, humid subtropical summers and mild winters on the Gulf Coast. Walkers keep summer outings to early morning and after sunset, carry water, and check the pavement, then work around frequent afternoon downpours and the June to November hurricane season.

When demand peaks

Demand climbs during Mardi Gras and beach-trip season, when owners head to Dauphin Island and Gulf Shores, and again over the winter holidays. Boarding and drop-in visits lead during travel stretches, while dog walking stays steady for shipyard, Airbus, port, and University of South Alabama workers on long shifts.

Know your Mobile areas

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

Breeds you will meet in Mobile

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

Rates in Mobile

Choose your services, set your own rates

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

Dog boarding

$28 to $48 per night

Doggy daycare

$22 to $38 per day

Dog walking

$14 to $24 per 30 to 60 minute walk

Drop-in visits

$16 to $26 per 20 to 30 minute visit

House sitting

$28 to $48 per night

Where demand is strongest

Mobile areas that book the most

Petme bookings in Mobile come from neighborhoods like Downtown Mobile, Oakleigh Garden, Old Dauphin Way, across walks, drop-in visits, daycare, and boarding.

Alabama does not require a state pet-sitter or dog-walker license. Working in Mobile calls for a City of Mobile business license, and Mobile County enforces a countywide leash law that applies on and off an owner's property, so dogs stay leashed on every walk. Pet-care earnings are self-employment income, reported on Schedule C against the platform's 1099.

Downtown MobileOakleigh GardenOld Dauphin WayDe Tonti SquareMidtownSpring HillLeinkaufAshland PlaceWest MobileCottage HillTillmans CornerDauphin Island Parkway
Why Petme

Built for sitters in Mobile

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 Mobile

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

How much can I earn dog sitting in Mobile?
Dog boarding on Petme in Mobile runs $28 to $48 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.
Do I choose which dogs and bookings I accept in Mobile?
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 Mobile or Oakleigh Garden. 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 Mobile and Oakleigh Garden.
Are dog sitting jobs hiring near me in Mobile?
Yes. Petme recruits sitters across Mobile year-round, from Downtown Mobile to Oakleigh Garden, 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 Mobile 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 Mobile?
It fits part-time schedules well because you are self-employed: no assigned shifts, no minimum hours, and you set your own rate. Many Mobile 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 Mobile?
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 Mobile sitters board small and medium dogs from a flat near a park in Downtown Mobile or Oakleigh Garden.
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.
When is dog sitting demand highest in Mobile?
Demand climbs during Mardi Gras and beach-trip season, when owners head to Dauphin Island and Gulf Shores, and again over the winter holidays. That pattern shapes dog sitting bookings in Mobile across the year. Mobile is the rainiest city in the contiguous US, with hot, humid subtropical summers and mild winters on the Gulf Coast.
What do I need to start dog sitting in Mobile?
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 Mobile areas you cover.
Which dogs will I mostly look after in Mobile?
Owners in Mobile mostly keep Labrador Retriever, German Shepherd, Catahoula Leopard Dog, Boxer, American Pit Bull Terrier. 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.
Are there jobs near Downtown Mobile or Oakleigh Garden?
Yes. You set which parts of Mobile you cover, so you can keep dog sitting to Downtown Mobile, Oakleigh Garden and the streets around them. Owners inside that area send booking requests to the sitters who cover it, and you accept or decline each one.
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Dog walking jobs in Mobile

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

Doggy daycare jobs in Mobile

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

Cat sitting jobs in Mobile

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

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