House Sitting Jobs in Philadelphia

Overnight house sitting in Philadelphia that fits your week

Pick the stays that suit you across Philadelphia and pause your profile anytime. House sitting in Philadelphia runs $40 to $75 per night, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.

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$40 to $75
per night house sitting in Philadelphia
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 Philadelphia

Philadelphia runs humid summers and icy winters with road salt across rowhome blocks. Sitters rinse salt off paws between Center City stoops in winter, shift to early walks in July humidity, and watch for hot brick and asphalt in the densest neighborhoods.

When demand peaks

Boarding peaks over the winter holidays and the summer Shore-travel window, when families head to the Jersey Shore. Daily lunchtime walks run steady year-round for Center City and University City commuters.

Know your Philadelphia areas

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

Breeds you will meet in Philadelphia

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

Rates in Philadelphia

Choose your services, set your own rates

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

House sitting

$40 to $75 per night

Overnight boarding

$40 to $75 per night

Drop-in visits

$17 to $27 per 20 to 30 minute visit

Dog walking

$16 to $27 per 30 to 60 minute walk

Where demand is strongest

Philadelphia areas that book the most

Petme bookings in Philadelphia come from neighborhoods like Center City, Fishtown, Northern Liberties, across walks, drop-in visits, daycare, and boarding.

Pennsylvania requires no state pet-sitter licence. Philadelphia 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 Pennsylvania and Philadelphia local income taxes.

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Why Petme

Built for sitters in Philadelphia

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 Philadelphia

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

I want to book house sitting in Philadelphia, not work in it. Am I in the right place?
Careful, these are opposite directions. Doing house sitting in Philadelphia means publishing your own rates and choosing bookings. Finding someone to do it means searching by address and picking a sitter yourself.
How much do house sitters earn per night in Philadelphia?
House sitting on Petme in Philadelphia runs $40 to $75 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 Philadelphia?
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 Philadelphia?
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 Center City or Fishtown. 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 Center City or Fishtown.
Are house sitting jobs hiring near me in Philadelphia?
Yes. Petme recruits sitters across Philadelphia year-round, from Center City to Fishtown, 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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia?
It fits part-time schedules well because you are self-employed: no assigned shifts, no minimum hours, and you set your own rate. Many Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia?
Boarding peaks over the winter holidays and the summer Shore-travel window, when families head to the Jersey Shore. That pattern shapes house sitting bookings in Philadelphia across the year. Philadelphia runs humid summers and icy winters with road salt across rowhome blocks.
What do I need to start house sitting in Philadelphia?
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 Philadelphia areas you cover.
Which dogs will I mostly stay with in Philadelphia?
Owners in Philadelphia mostly keep French Bulldog, Labrador, Goldendoodle, Pit Bull mixes, 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 Philadelphia

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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 Philadelphia

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

Doggy daycare jobs in Philadelphia

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

Cat sitting jobs in Philadelphia

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 Philadelphia

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