Pet Sitting Jobs in Akron

Pet sitting jobs in Akron, on your terms

Owners in Akron pay for reliable care over a boarding kennel. Set your own rates and keep up to 90% of every booking.

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Up to 90%
of every booking kept by the sitter
$55+
per night for boarding at the top end
$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 Akron

Akron has a humid continental climate with warm, humid summers and cold winters that average close to 47 inches of snow. Sitters shorten and re-time walks during January ice and salted sidewalks, and shift to early-morning outings on the handful of 90-degree summer days to keep older dogs comfortable.

When demand peaks

Travel demand climbs over the summer and the winter holidays, plus move-in and move-out weekends tied to the University of Akron calendar. Boarding and house sitting lead during vacation stretches, while dog walking and drop-in visits carry the workweek for commuters and hospital-shift workers at Summa Health and Akron Children's.

Know your Akron areas

Most bookings cluster Highland Square to Firestone Park. Owners look for sitters who know the area and can reach them without a long trip.

Breeds you will meet in Akron

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

Rates in Akron

Choose your services, set your own rates

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

Dog walking

$15 to $24 per 30 to 60 minute walk

Drop-in visits

$15 to $26 per 20 to 30 minute visit

Doggy daycare

$22 to $38 per day

Dog boarding

$30 to $55 per night

House sitting

$30 to $55 per night

Where demand is strongest

Akron areas that book the most

Petme bookings in Akron come from neighborhoods like Highland Square, Merriman Valley, Firestone Park, across walks, drop-in visits, daycare, and boarding.

Ohio does not require a state pet-sitter or dog-walker license. The City of Akron does not mandate a general business license for solo pet care, though registering the business is standard practice, and dogs must be leashed on Summit Metro Parks trails and the Towpath, with off-leash play limited to the fenced Akron Dog Park at Cascade Valley. Pet-care earnings are self-employment income, reported on Schedule C against the platform's 1099.

Highland SquareMerriman ValleyFirestone ParkWallhavenWest AkronNorth HillGoodyear HeightsKenmoreElletDowntown AkronCascade ValleyChapel Hill
Why Petme

Built for sitters in Akron

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

Pet Sitting Jobs in Akron

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

How much can I earn as a pet sitter in Akron?
On Petme in Akron, dog walking at $15 to $24 per 30 to 60 minute walk, drop-in visits at $15 to $26 per 20 to 30 minute visit, doggy daycare at $22 to $38 per day, dog boarding at $30 to $55 per night, house sitting at $30 to $55 per night. You keep up to 90% of every booking.
Which services should I offer first in Akron?
Most new sitters start with dog walking and drop-in visits, then add boarding or daycare once they have a few five-star reviews and know their schedule.
Where is demand strongest in Akron?
Petme bookings in Akron come from neighborhoods like Highland Square, Merriman Valley, Firestone Park, across walks, drop-in visits, daycare, and boarding.
Can I set my own rates and hours in Akron?
Yes. You set a rate for each service and your own available hours, and you accept or decline each request, whether the booking is in Highland Square or Merriman Valley. No assigned shifts, no minimum hours.
What protection comes with each booking?
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 sit in Highland Square or Merriman Valley.
Are pet sitting jobs hiring near me in Akron?
Yes. Petme recruits sitters across Akron year-round, from Highland Square to Merriman Valley, 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 pet sitting jobs in Akron 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 pet sitting a good part time job in Akron?
It fits part-time schedules well because you are self-employed: no assigned shifts, no minimum hours, and you set your own rate. Many Akron sitters take a few bookings a week around a job or studies and scale up or down as their calendar allows.
When is pet sitting demand highest in Akron?
Travel demand climbs over the summer and the winter holidays, plus move-in and move-out weekends tied to the University of Akron calendar. That pattern shapes pet sitting bookings in Akron across the year. Akron has a humid continental climate with warm, humid summers and cold winters that average close to 47 inches of snow.
What do I need to start pet sitting in Akron?
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 Akron areas you cover.
Which dogs will I mostly look after in Akron?
Owners in Akron mostly keep Labrador Retriever, German Shepherd, Golden Retriever, Goldendoodle, Beagle. Saying on your profile which of those you have looked after helps owners choose you, because most are looking for someone already comfortable with their dog's size and energy.
Are there jobs in Highland Square?
Yes. Highland Square is one of the Akron areas Petme sitters cover, and you choose exactly which parts of the city you take pet sitting bookings in. Owners there send requests straight to the sitters who list their neighborhood.
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Dog walking jobs in Akron

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

Doggy daycare jobs in Akron

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

Cat sitting jobs in Akron

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 Akron

Groom professionally? Approved sitters with 6+ months of paid grooming can add it and post their work where owners nearby see it.