House sitting in the US

A verified Petme sitter stays overnight at your home while you are away, so your dog keeps the same walks, your cat keeps the same litter, and your house keeps a lived-in feeling. 0% owner fee, cashback on every booking, and up to $20,000 in vet protection.

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$20,000
Vet protection
included per booking
0%
Fee for owners
no commission, ever
Cashback
After every booking
grows with use
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What is in-home house sitting?

Your pets at home, your sitter staying overnight

House sitting is the lowest-disruption form of pet care available. Instead of moving your pet to a kennel or a sitter's home, a verified Petme sitter stays at your house overnight for the duration of your trip. Your dog gets the same morning walks down the same streets. Your cat gets the same window perches, the same litter, the same food bowl. Your multi-pet household keeps its full routine intact.

Petme is a US-wide marketplace built around verified, background-checked house sitters. Every sitter has passed identity and background checks before going live. Every booking is automatically covered by up to $20,000 in veterinary protection during the booking window. And pet owners pay a flat 0% commission, the nightly rate you agree with your sitter is the full price.

House sitting is especially well-suited to multi-pet households, senior pets, anxious pets, cats who do not travel well, and trips longer than 3 to 4 days where drop-in visits would not be enough. Browse verified sitter profiles, schedule a free meet-and-greet at your home, and book. Cashback lands automatically after every completed booking.

House sitting vs other care types

When house sitting is the right call

House sitting solves a specific set of problems better than any other care type: multi-pet households, long trips, anxious pets, and home presence.

Multi-pet households

One sitter handles every animal in your home, dogs, cats, rabbits, the lot. No separating pets across boarding facilities, no juggling drop-in schedules.

Long trips

For trips longer than 3 to 4 days, drop-in visits start to feel thin and boarding becomes expensive. House sitting scales with trip length at a predictable nightly rate.

Anxious or senior pets

Pets who do not travel well, do not adjust easily, or have medical routines benefit hugely from staying in their own home with an overnight caregiver, not a boarding facility.

Home presence

A house sitter's overnight presence keeps the house lived-in: lights, motion, mail collection, plant watering, package handling. Side benefits beyond the pet care itself.

Full pet routine

Same walks, same routes, same feeding schedule, same play time. Your pet does not have to adjust to a new environment or new household rules during your trip.

$20,000 vet protection on every stay

Every booking automatically includes up to $20,000 in emergency vet coverage during the booking window. Peace of mind that informal neighborhood sitters rarely provide.

Built on trust

Why thousands of US pet owners book house sitting through Petme

0%
Owner commission

The price you agree with your sitter is the full price. No service fees.

$20K
Vet protection

Up to $20,000 in emergency vet coverage on every booking.

4.9
Average rating

Across 200,000+ pet parents on Petme.

100%
Verified sitters

Every sitter is background-checked and reviewed before listing.

How it works

Book in-home house sitting in three steps

Find a sitter, meet at your home, then book. Transparent from start to finish.

Search verified house sitters in your city

Browse background-checked house sitters available for your trip dates. Filter by experience with multi-pet homes, senior care, medication, and household preferences.

Schedule a free meet-and-greet

The sitter visits your home so you can show feeding, walking, and household routines. You meet face to face, your pets sniff them out, and you commit only if it is the right fit.

Book, travel, earn cashback

Confirm the booking in the app. Get photo updates throughout the trip. Cashback lands automatically when the booking completes.

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about in-home house sitting on Petme.

What is house sitting?▾
House sitting means a verified sitter stays overnight at your home while you are away, caring for your pets in their own environment. Your dog keeps the same walk routes, your cat keeps the same litter and napping spots, and your house keeps a lived-in feeling. House sitters can also handle plants, mail, package collection, and basic home presence if you ask.
How is house sitting different from boarding or drop-in visits?▾
In boarding, your pet goes to the sitter's home. In drop-in visits, the sitter visits your home for short windows. In house sitting, the sitter stays overnight at your home for the full trip, so pets get continuous companionship and full routine, not just feeding stops. It is the closest a pet sitter gets to keeping your normal household running.
How much does house sitting cost in the United States?▾
In-home house sitting in the US typically runs $45 to $130 per night, depending on city, pet count, household complexity, and trip length. Coastal metros sit at the top of the range; Sunbelt metros tend to be more affordable. Petme charges 0% commission to pet owners, so the nightly rate is the full price.
Is house sitting good for cats?▾
Yes. Cats often thrive with house sitting because they keep their own environment without disruption. The sitter's overnight presence also reduces separation stress for clingy cats and the recovery period that can follow a boarding trip.
Can house sitters handle multiple pets?▾
Yes. House sitting is particularly useful for multi-pet households because all pets stay home together, in their normal routine, with one sitter handling feeding, walks, litter, medication, and play across the whole group.
Are Petme house sitters verified?▾
Yes. Every Petme house sitter is reviewed by our trust & safety team and must pass identity and background checks before they can accept bookings. Profiles include verification badges, photos, reviews, and home / household preferences.
What is included in the $20,000 vet protection?▾
Every Petme booking automatically includes up to $20,000 in emergency veterinary coverage during the booking window. If your pet needs emergency care while the house sitter is staying, eligible costs are covered. Full terms in the Petme app.
How do I match with a house sitter?▾
Browse verified profiles in your city, message a few candidates, schedule a free meet-and-greet at your home so the sitter sees the space and meets your pets, and then book directly in the Petme app. The whole process happens inside the platform.
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Cat Sitters in the US

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Drop-In Visits

Quick check-ins during the day instead of overnight stays. 30 to 60 minutes per visit.

Pet Sitter Prices

Compare typical house sitting, boarding, walking, and drop-in rates across the US.