House Sitting Jobs in Atlanta

Your house sitting side gig in Atlanta

Owners around Midtown and Buckhead prefer their pets at home over a boarding kennel. House sitting in Atlanta runs $38 to $70 per night, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.

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$38 to $70
per night house sitting in Atlanta
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 Atlanta

Atlanta summers are hot and humid with heavy spring pollen, and the occasional winter ice storm shuts the city down for a day or two. Sitters walk early to beat the heat, watch for hot pavement, and keep stays indoors during an ice event.

When demand peaks

Film and TV production travel and Hartsfield-Jackson business trips keep boarding and house-sitting demand steady, with summer and winter-holiday peaks on top. Daily walks run year-round across the BeltLine neighborhoods.

Know your Atlanta areas

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

Breeds you will meet in Atlanta

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

Rates in Atlanta

Choose your services, set your own rates

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

House sitting

$38 to $70 per night

Overnight boarding

$38 to $70 per night

Drop-in visits

$16 to $26 per 20 to 30 minute visit

Dog walking

$15 to $26 per 30 to 60 minute walk

Where demand is strongest

Atlanta areas that book the most

Petme bookings in Atlanta come from neighborhoods like Midtown, Buckhead, Virginia-Highland, across walks, drop-in visits, daycare, and boarding.

Georgia requires no state pet-sitter licence. Atlanta 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 a flat Georgia state income tax.

MidtownBuckheadVirginia-HighlandOld Fourth WardInman ParkWest MidtownGrant ParkEast AtlantaPoncey-HighlandDecaturKirkwoodDruid Hills
Why Petme

Built for sitters in Atlanta

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

House Sitting Jobs in Atlanta

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

How much do house sitters earn per night in Atlanta?
House sitting on Petme in Atlanta runs $38 to $70 per night. You set your own nightly rate, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.
Is house sitting a good part time job in Atlanta?
It fits part-time schedules well because you are self-employed: no assigned shifts, no minimum hours, and you set your own rate. Many Atlanta sitters take a few bookings a week around a job or studies and scale up or down as their calendar allows.
What does house sitting involve?
You stay in the owner's home and keep their pet's routine: feeding, walks, play, and company overnight, plus basics like mail and plants if asked. Owners book it so their pet stays in familiar surroundings while they travel.
How is house sitting different from boarding in Atlanta?
With house sitting you go to the owner's home; with boarding the pet comes to you. House sitting suits pets that do better in their own space, and it is billed per night the same way.
Can I choose which house sitting jobs I accept in Atlanta?
Yes. You review each home and pet, arrange a meet first if you want, and accept or decline. You set your nightly rate and your available dates, whether the home is in Midtown or Buckhead. No assigned bookings and no minimum nights.
What protection comes with house sitting bookings?
The Petme Protection Plan offers up to $22,000 for eligible vet costs for the pet in your care, subject to its terms. The same terms apply whether you stay in Midtown or Buckhead.
Are house sitting jobs hiring near me in Atlanta?
Yes. Petme recruits sitters across Atlanta year-round, from Midtown to Buckhead, 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 house sitting jobs in Atlanta 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.
When is house sitting demand highest in Atlanta?
Film and TV production travel and Hartsfield-Jackson business trips keep boarding and house-sitting demand steady, with summer and winter-holiday peaks on top. That pattern shapes house sitting bookings in Atlanta across the year. Atlanta summers are hot and humid with heavy spring pollen, and the occasional winter ice storm shuts the city down for a day or two.
What do I need to start house sitting in Atlanta?
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 Atlanta areas you cover.
Which dogs will I mostly stay with in Atlanta?
Owners in Atlanta mostly keep Labrador, Goldendoodle, French Bulldog, German Shepherd, rescue mixes. Saying on your profile which of those you have stayed with helps owners choose you, because most are looking for someone already comfortable with their dog's size and energy.
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House sitting jobs near Atlanta

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

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Dog walking jobs in Atlanta

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

Doggy daycare jobs in Atlanta

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

Cat sitting jobs in Atlanta

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

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Dog grooming jobs in Atlanta

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