House Sitting Jobs in Madison

Overnight house sitting in Madison that fits your week

Pick the stays that suit you across Madison and pause your profile anytime. House sitting in Madison runs $38 to $80 per night, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.

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$38 to $80
per night house sitting in Madison
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 Madison

Madison winters are long and cold with heavy snow and frequent sub-freezing days, so sitters keep cold-weather walks brief and lean on indoor drop-in visits and potty breaks. Summers by the lakes are warm and humid, pushing walks to morning and evening.

When demand peaks

Demand peaks over the winter holidays and the summer travel season, with boarding and overnight house sitting leading. The University of Wisconsin academic calendar drives drop-in and walking demand during term breaks and football weekends.

Know your Madison areas

Most bookings cluster Tenney-Lapham to Nakoma. Owners look for sitters who know the area and can reach them without a long trip.

Breeds you will meet in Madison

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

Rates in Madison

Choose your services, set your own rates

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

House sitting

$38 to $80 per night

Overnight boarding

$38 to $80 per night

Drop-in visits

$17 to $34 per 20 to 30 minute visit

Dog walking

$17 to $32 per 30 to 60 minute walk

Where demand is strongest

Madison areas that book the most

Petme bookings in Madison come from neighborhoods like Tenney-Lapham, Marquette, Schenk-Atwood, across walks, drop-in visits, daycare, and boarding.

Wisconsin does not require a state licence to walk dogs or pet sit in an owner's home; boarding for a fee may need local approval. Madison requires dogs to be leashed and under control off the owner's property. Sitter income is self-employment earnings reported on Schedule C with a 1099 from the platform.

Tenney-LaphamMarquetteSchenk-AtwoodWilliamson StreetVilasDudgeon-MonroeRegentUniversity HeightsNakomaGreenbushDowntown MadisonTenney Park
Why Petme

Built for sitters in Madison

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 Madison

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

How much do house sitters earn per night in Madison?
House sitting on Petme in Madison runs $38 to $80 per night. You set your own nightly rate, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.
Can I do house sitting jobs in Madison 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 Madison?
It fits part-time schedules well because you are self-employed: no assigned shifts, no minimum hours, and you set your own rate. Many Madison 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 Madison?
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 Madison?
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 Tenney-Lapham or Marquette. 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 Tenney-Lapham or Marquette.
Are house sitting jobs hiring near me in Madison?
Yes. Petme recruits sitters across Madison year-round, from Tenney-Lapham to Marquette, 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.
When is house sitting demand highest in Madison?
Demand peaks over the winter holidays and the summer travel season, with boarding and overnight house sitting leading. That pattern shapes house sitting bookings in Madison across the year. Madison winters are long and cold with heavy snow and frequent sub-freezing days, so sitters keep cold-weather walks brief and lean on indoor drop-in visits and potty breaks.
What do I need to start house sitting in Madison?
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 Madison areas you cover.
Which dogs will I mostly stay with in Madison?
Owners in Madison mostly keep Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, German Shorthaired Pointer, Goldendoodle, Australian Shepherd. 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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