House Sitting Jobs in Fremont

Turn free evenings in Fremont into house sitting income

Stay in the owner's home across Fremont and care for their pets overnight. House sitting in Fremont runs $45 to $80 per night, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.

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$45 to $80
per night house sitting in Fremont
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 Fremont

Fremont has a warm, dry-summer Mediterranean climate. July and August highs sit in the low 80s Fahrenheit, so midday walks shift to early morning or evening near shaded trails like Coyote Hills. Roughly 16 inches of rain falls each year, almost all of it between November and March, when routes stick to paved paths and hillsides like Mission Peak get muddy.

When demand peaks

Demand climbs over summer travel weeks and the winter holidays, when Silicon Valley families leave town and need boarding or daily drop-ins. Spring and fall bring steadier dog-walking work as commuters return to longer office hours and want a midday visit for their dog.

Know your Fremont areas

Most bookings cluster Mission San Jose to Ardenwood. Owners look for sitters who know the area and can reach them without a long trip.

Breeds you will meet in Fremont

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

Bilingual owners book faster

Fremont has large Chinese, Indian, and Afghan communities, and Centerville's Little Kabul is home to one of the largest Afghan populations in the country, so bilingual sitters often find steady local demand.

Rates in Fremont

Choose your services, set your own rates

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

House sitting

$45 to $80 per night

Overnight boarding

$45 to $80 per night

Drop-in visits

$22 to $35 per 20 to 30 minute visit

Dog walking

$22 to $40 per 30 to 60 minute walk

Where demand is strongest

Fremont areas that book the most

Petme bookings in Fremont come from neighborhoods like Centerville, Niles, Irvington, across walks, drop-in visits, daycare, and boarding.

California does not license pet sitters or dog walkers at the state level. The City of Fremont requires anyone operating a business in the city, including home-based and mobile pet-care work, to hold a Business Tax Certificate from the Revenue Division. Fremont's municipal code requires dogs to be kept on a leash and under control in public areas and on trails. Pet-care earnings are self-employment income, reported on Schedule C against the platform's 1099.

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Why Petme

Built for sitters in Fremont

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 Fremont

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

How much do house sitters earn per night in Fremont?
House sitting on Petme in Fremont runs $45 to $80 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 Fremont?
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 Fremont?
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 Centerville or Niles. 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 Centerville or Niles.
Are house sitting jobs hiring near me in Fremont?
Yes. Petme recruits sitters across Fremont year-round, from Centerville to Niles, 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 Fremont 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 Fremont?
It fits part-time schedules well because you are self-employed: no assigned shifts, no minimum hours, and you set your own rate. Many Fremont 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 Fremont?
Demand climbs over summer travel weeks and the winter holidays, when Silicon Valley families leave town and need boarding or daily drop-ins. That pattern shapes house sitting bookings in Fremont across the year. Fremont has a warm, dry-summer Mediterranean climate.
What do I need to start house sitting in Fremont?
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 Fremont areas you cover.
Which dogs will I mostly stay with in Fremont?
Owners in Fremont mostly keep Labrador Retriever, German Shepherd, Golden Retriever, French Bulldog, Goldendoodle. 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.
Are there jobs in Centerville?
Yes. Centerville is one of the Fremont areas Petme sitters cover, and you choose exactly which parts of the city you take house sitting bookings in. Owners there send requests straight to the sitters who list their neighborhood.
Are house sitting jobs in Fremont paid?
Yes. House sitting on Petme is paid pet care: you stay overnight in the owner's home in Fremont and look after their pets, and sitters here set nightly rates of about $40 to $75. It is not the arrangement where a sitter gets a free place to stay instead of pay.
Are there long-term house sitting jobs in Fremont?
Yes, when owners travel for a week or more. Each booking covers the dates the owner requests, from one night to several weeks, and you choose which stays to accept. It is not a permanent live-in position, so longer work comes from owners away on extended trips and from repeat bookings.
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Dog walking jobs in Fremont

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

Doggy daycare jobs in Fremont

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

Cat sitting jobs in Fremont

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 Fremont

Groom professionally? Approved sitters with 6+ months of paid grooming can add it and post their work where owners nearby see it.