House Sitting Jobs in Knoxville

Part-time house sitting in Knoxville around your schedule

Turn a quiet week near Old City and Fourth and Gill into steady house sitting income. House sitting in Knoxville runs $35 to $75 per night, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.

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$35 to $75
per night house sitting in Knoxville
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 Knoxville

Knoxville summers run hot and muggy with July highs in the 80s and 90s, so sitters shift longer walks to early morning or after sunset and keep midday outings short and shaded along the river greenways. Winters are mild with only occasional snow, so outdoor bookings rarely pause.

When demand peaks

Demand climbs around the University of Tennessee calendar and football Saturdays, plus summer travel and the winter holidays when boarding and daycare lead. Drop-in visits spike during fall break and spring break when families leave town.

Know your Knoxville areas

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

Breeds you will meet in Knoxville

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

Rates in Knoxville

Choose your services, set your own rates

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

House sitting

$35 to $75 per night

Overnight boarding

$35 to $75 per night

Drop-in visits

$15 to $32 per 20 to 30 minute visit

Dog walking

$15 to $30 per 30 to 60 minute walk

Where demand is strongest

Knoxville areas that book the most

Petme bookings in Knoxville come from neighborhoods like Old City, Fourth and Gill, Sequoyah Hills, across walks, drop-in visits, daycare, and boarding.

Tennessee does not require a state licence to work as a pet sitter or dog walker. Knoxville requires dogs to be leashed or under control off the owner's property, with designated off-leash dog parks the exception. Sitting income is self-employment income reportable on Schedule C, with quarterly estimated taxes once earnings pass the IRS threshold.

Old CityFourth and GillSequoyah HillsBeardenOld North KnoxvilleIsland HomeSouth Knoxville (SoKno)Fort SandersParkridgeDowntown NorthMechanicsvilleWest Hills
Why Petme

Built for sitters in Knoxville

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 Knoxville

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

How much do house sitters earn per night in Knoxville?
House sitting on Petme in Knoxville runs $35 to $75 per night. You set your own nightly rate, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.
How is house sitting different from boarding in Knoxville?
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 Knoxville?
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 Old City or Fourth and Gill. 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 Old City or Fourth and Gill.
Are house sitting jobs hiring near me in Knoxville?
Yes. Petme recruits sitters across Knoxville year-round, from Old City to Fourth and Gill, 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 Knoxville 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 Knoxville?
It fits part-time schedules well because you are self-employed: no assigned shifts, no minimum hours, and you set your own rate. Many Knoxville 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.
When is house sitting demand highest in Knoxville?
Demand climbs around the University of Tennessee calendar and football Saturdays, plus summer travel and the winter holidays when boarding and daycare lead. That pattern shapes house sitting bookings in Knoxville across the year.
What do I need to start house sitting in Knoxville?
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 Knoxville areas you cover.
Which dogs will I mostly stay with in Knoxville?
Owners in Knoxville mostly keep Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, German Shepherd, Beagle, 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.
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Dog walking jobs in Knoxville

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

Doggy daycare jobs in Knoxville

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

Cat sitting jobs in Knoxville

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

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