Dog Sitting Jobs in Philadelphia

Overnight dog sitting in Philadelphia that fits your week

Set your own house rules, headcount and rate for dog sitting in Philadelphia. Dog boarding in Philadelphia runs $40 to $75 per night, and you keep up to 90% of every booking with sitter cashback.

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$40 to $75
per night boarding in Philadelphia
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 Philadelphia

Philadelphia runs humid summers and icy winters with road salt across rowhome blocks. Sitters rinse salt off paws between Center City stoops in winter, shift to early walks in July humidity, and watch for hot brick and asphalt in the densest neighborhoods.

When demand peaks

Boarding peaks over the winter holidays and the summer Shore-travel window, when families head to the Jersey Shore. Daily lunchtime walks run steady year-round for Center City and University City commuters.

Know your Philadelphia areas

Most bookings cluster Center City to Fishtown. Owners look for sitters who know the area and can reach them without a long trip.

Breeds you will meet in Philadelphia

Owners here mostly keep French Bulldog, Labrador, Goldendoodle, Pit Bull mixes. Knowing how those breeds behave, and saying so on your profile, is what turns a first booking into a repeat client.

Rates in Philadelphia

Choose your services, set your own rates

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

Dog boarding

$40 to $75 per night

Doggy daycare

$28 to $52 per day

Dog walking

$16 to $27 per 30 to 60 minute walk

Drop-in visits

$17 to $27 per 20 to 30 minute visit

House sitting

$40 to $75 per night

Where demand is strongest

Philadelphia areas that book the most

Petme bookings in Philadelphia come from neighborhoods like Center City, Fishtown, Northern Liberties, across walks, drop-in visits, daycare, and boarding.

Pennsylvania requires no state pet-sitter licence. Philadelphia enforces a citywide leash-and-cleanup ordinance and runs permitted off-leash dog parks. Pet-sitting income is self-employment income on a federal Schedule C, with a 1099-NEC from Petme once your annual earnings pass the federal reporting threshold plus Pennsylvania and Philadelphia local income taxes.

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Why Petme

Built for sitters in Philadelphia

Keep up to 90%

You set your rate. Petme keeps a low service fee, and sitter cashback pushes your take-home toward 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 Philadelphia

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

How much can I earn dog sitting in Philadelphia?

Dog boarding on Petme in Philadelphia runs $40 to $75 per night, with daycare and walks adding daytime income. You set your own rate per service, and with sitter cashback you keep up to 90% of every booking.

Can I board dogs in an apartment in Philadelphia?

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 Philadelphia sitters board small and medium dogs from a flat near a park in Center City or Fishtown.

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 Philadelphia?

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 Center City or Fishtown. 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 Center City and Fishtown.

Are dog sitting jobs hiring near me in Philadelphia?

Yes. Petme recruits sitters across Philadelphia year-round, from Center City to Fishtown, 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 Philadelphia at 16 or 17?

No. Petme sitters must be 18 or over, so under-18s cannot take bookings yet. From 18 you can start without formal experience: 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 Philadelphia?

It fits part-time schedules well because you are self-employed: no assigned shifts, no minimum hours, and you set your own rate. Many Philadelphia sitters take a few bookings a week around a job or studies and scale up or down as their calendar allows.

When is dog sitting demand highest in Philadelphia?

Boarding peaks over the winter holidays and the summer Shore-travel window, when families head to the Jersey Shore. That pattern shapes dog sitting bookings in Philadelphia across the year. Philadelphia runs humid summers and icy winters with road salt across rowhome blocks.

What do I need to start dog sitting in Philadelphia?

No formal qualification is required. You need to be 18 or over, have a smartphone with the Petme app, and pass ID verification. Experience helps you win your first dog sitting bookings in Philadelphia, so it is worth describing the pets you have looked after, including your own, on your profile.

Which dogs will I mostly look after in Philadelphia?

Owners in Philadelphia mostly keep French Bulldog, Labrador, Goldendoodle, Pit Bull mixes, rescue mixes. 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.

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Dog sitting jobs near Philadelphia

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Set your own rate. $22,000 Protection Plan on every booking, cashback that keeps your clients rebooking, and fast payouts to your bank.