House Sitting Jobs in Phoenix

House and pet sitting jobs in Phoenix

Evenings and weekends free? House sitting in Phoenix turns them into income. House sitting in Phoenix runs $35 to $65 per night, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.

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$35 to $65
per night house sitting in Phoenix
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 Phoenix

Phoenix pavement can hit 150°F from May through September, hot enough to burn paws in under a minute. Sitters walk before sunrise and after dark, test the asphalt with a hand, carry water, and watch for rattlesnakes on desert-edge trails and monsoon flash floods in late summer.

When demand peaks

Snowbird season (November to April) brings part-year residents and steady boarding demand, while the summer travel window is when locals escape the heat. Drop-in visits run heavy year-round for owners who keep dogs indoors through the hottest months.

Know your Phoenix areas

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

Breeds you will meet in Phoenix

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

Rates in Phoenix

Choose your services, set your own rates

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

House sitting

$35 to $65 per night

Overnight boarding

$35 to $65 per night

Drop-in visits

$16 to $25 per 20 to 30 minute visit

Dog walking

$15 to $25 per 30 to 60 minute walk

Where demand is strongest

Phoenix areas that book the most

Petme bookings in Phoenix come from neighborhoods like Arcadia, Biltmore, Downtown Phoenix, across walks, drop-in visits, daycare, and boarding.

Arizona requires no state pet-sitter licence. Maricopa County enforces a leash law and licenses resident dogs; Phoenix runs permitted off-leash parks. Pet-sitting income is reported federally on a Schedule C, with a 1099-NEC from Petme once your annual earnings pass the federal reporting threshold plus a flat Arizona state income tax.

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Why Petme

Built for sitters in Phoenix

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 Phoenix

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

How do I get house sitting jobs near me in Phoenix?
There is no job board to scroll. Your profile carries the Phoenix areas you work in, and house sitting requests arrive from owners in those areas for you to accept or decline.
Is house sitting the only service I can offer in Phoenix?
You control the mix. Turn dog walking on next to house sitting, set what each is worth to you, and let Phoenix owners pick. Declining a request never affects the other service.
I want to book house sitting in Phoenix, not work in it. Am I in the right place?
Both roles exist, and they start in different places. Sitters in Phoenix publish rates here and accept or decline requests. Owners search by address on the owner side, compare profiles, and book.
How much do house sitters earn per night in Phoenix?
House sitting on Petme in Phoenix runs $35 to $65 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 Phoenix?
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 Phoenix?
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 Arcadia or Biltmore. 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 Arcadia or Biltmore.
Are house sitting jobs hiring near me in Phoenix?
Yes. Petme recruits sitters across Phoenix year-round, from Arcadia to Biltmore, 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 Phoenix 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 Phoenix?
It fits part-time schedules well because you are self-employed: no assigned shifts, no minimum hours, and you set your own rate. Many Phoenix 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 Phoenix?
Snowbird season (November to April) brings part-year residents and steady boarding demand, while the summer travel window is when locals escape the heat. That pattern shapes house sitting bookings in Phoenix across the year. Phoenix pavement can hit 150°F from May through September, hot enough to burn paws in under a minute.
What do I need to start house sitting in Phoenix?
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 Phoenix areas you cover.
Which dogs will I mostly stay with in Phoenix?
Owners in Phoenix mostly keep Chihuahua, Labrador, German Shepherd, Goldendoodle, desert 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 Phoenix

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Dog walking jobs in Phoenix

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

Doggy daycare jobs in Phoenix

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

Cat sitting jobs in Phoenix

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 Phoenix

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