House Sitting Jobs in Denver

House sitting jobs in Denver, on your schedule

Owners near LoHi and RiNo want someone in the house while they travel. House sitting in Denver runs $42 to $78 per night, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.

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$42 to $78
per night house sitting in Denver
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 Denver

Denver sits at 5,280 feet, so dogs new to altitude tire faster and need more water. Sitters watch for thin-air fatigue on summer hikes, rinse ice-melt off paws in winter, and know that a 70-degree morning can turn into an afternoon snow squall.

When demand peaks

Ski-season weekends (December to March) drive I-70 mountain travel and steady boarding demand, with a second peak over the summer travel window. Daily walks run year-round thanks to Denver's active, dog-heavy population.

Know your Denver areas

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

Breeds you will meet in Denver

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

Rates in Denver

Choose your services, set your own rates

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

House sitting

$42 to $78 per night

Overnight boarding

$42 to $78 per night

Drop-in visits

$16 to $26 per 20 to 30 minute visit

Dog walking

$16 to $28 per 30 to 60 minute walk

Where demand is strongest

Denver areas that book the most

Petme bookings in Denver come from neighborhoods like LoHi, RiNo, Wash Park, across walks, drop-in visits, daycare, and boarding.

Colorado requires no state pet-sitter licence. Denver enforces a citywide leash-and-waste 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 Colorado state income tax.

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Why Petme

Built for sitters in Denver

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 Denver

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

How much do house sitters earn per night in Denver?
House sitting on Petme in Denver runs $42 to $78 per night. You set your own nightly rate, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.
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 Denver?
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 Denver?
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 LoHi or RiNo. 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 LoHi or RiNo.
Are house sitting jobs hiring near me in Denver?
Yes. Petme recruits sitters across Denver year-round, from LoHi to RiNo, 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 Denver 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 house sitting a good part time job in Denver?
It fits part-time schedules well because you are self-employed: no assigned shifts, no minimum hours, and you set your own rate. Many Denver sitters take a few bookings a week around a job or studies and scale up or down as their calendar allows.
When is house sitting demand highest in Denver?
Ski-season weekends (December to March) drive I-70 mountain travel and steady boarding demand, with a second peak over the summer travel window. That pattern shapes house sitting bookings in Denver across the year. Denver sits at 5,280 feet, so dogs new to altitude tire faster and need more water.
What do I need to start house sitting in Denver?
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 Denver areas you cover.
Which dogs will I mostly stay with in Denver?
Owners in Denver mostly keep Australian Shepherd, Labrador, Goldendoodle, Border Collie, mountain 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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Dog walking jobs in Denver

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

Doggy daycare jobs in Denver

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

Cat sitting jobs in Denver

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

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