House Sitting Jobs in St. Louis

House and pet sitting jobs in St. Louis

Evenings and weekends free? House sitting in St. Louis turns them into income. House sitting in St. Louis runs $32 to $62 per night, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.

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$32 to $62
per night house sitting in St. Louis
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 St. Louis

St. Louis is known for sticky, humid summers and cold, sometimes snowy winters. Sitters plan walks for the cooler morning and evening hours in July and keep them short on icy days, while spring and fall are the comfortable walking seasons.

When demand peaks

Demand rises over summer trips and the holiday season, when overnight boarding and house sitting carry the load. Drop-in visits and midday walks stay steady year-round around Forest Park and the central corridor neighborhoods.

Know your St. Louis areas

Most bookings cluster Central West End to Carondelet. Owners look for sitters who know the area and can reach them without a long trip.

Breeds you will meet in St. Louis

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

Rates in St. Louis

Choose your services, set your own rates

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

House sitting

$32 to $62 per night

Overnight boarding

$32 to $62 per night

Drop-in visits

$14 to $33 per 20 to 30 minute visit

Dog walking

$14 to $32 per 30 to 60 minute walk

Where demand is strongest

St. Louis areas that book the most

Petme bookings in St. Louis come from neighborhoods like The Hill, Soulard, Central West End, across walks, drop-in visits, daycare, and boarding.

Missouri's Animal Care Facilities Act requires a state license to board dogs or cats overnight in your home for pay; dog walking and drop-in visits are not covered. St. Louis may also require a local business license. Pet-care earnings are self-employment income reported on Schedule C.

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Why Petme

Built for sitters in St. Louis

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 St. Louis

What new sitters ask before signing up on Petme in St. Louis.

Can I pick up house sitting jobs near me in St. Louis?
You choose the areas of St. Louis you cover, and owners in those areas send you booking requests. Nothing is assigned to you across town. Set your coverage to the streets you can actually reach, and decline anything outside them.
What is the difference between finding and doing house sitting in St. Louis?
If you want the work, this is the right page: you set the rate for house sitting in St. Louis and take the requests that suit you. If you want to hire, the owner search by address is where to look.
How much do house sitters earn per night in St. Louis?
House sitting on Petme in St. Louis runs $32 to $62 per night. You set your own nightly rate, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.
Is house sitting a good part time job in St. Louis?
It fits part-time schedules well because you are self-employed: no assigned shifts, no minimum hours, and you set your own rate. Many St. Louis 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 St. Louis?
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 St. Louis?
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 The Hill or Soulard. 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 The Hill or Soulard.
Are house sitting jobs hiring near me in St. Louis?
Yes. Petme recruits sitters across St. Louis year-round, from The Hill to Soulard, 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 St. Louis 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.
When is house sitting demand highest in St. Louis?
Demand rises over summer trips and the holiday season, when overnight boarding and house sitting carry the load. That pattern shapes house sitting bookings in St. Louis across the year. St.
What do I need to start house sitting in St. Louis?
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 St. Louis areas you cover.
Which dogs will I mostly stay with in St. Louis?
Owners in St. Louis mostly keep Labrador Retriever, German Shepherd, Pit Bull Terrier, Golden Retriever, Beagle. 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 St. Louis

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

Doggy daycare jobs in St. Louis

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

Cat sitting jobs in St. Louis

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

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