Pet Sitting Jobs in Asheville

Pet sitting jobs in Asheville, on your schedule

A few regular clients near Downtown Asheville and Montford can fill your week. 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
$62+
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 Asheville

Asheville sits in the Blue Ridge Mountains with warm, humid summers that push July highs into the low 80s and cool, short winters that average around 11 inches of snow. Walkers head out early on muggy August mornings and salt icy sidewalks on the steeper hillside streets during a January cold snap.

When demand peaks

Tourism drives the calendar: around 14 million visitors a year come through for the Biltmore Estate, the fall leaf season, and the downtown brewery scene, so boarding and house sitting spike over long weekends and the winter holidays. Dog walking and drop-in visits stay steady through the week for Mission Hospital staff and UNC Asheville faculty.

Know your Asheville areas

Most bookings cluster West Asheville to Biltmore Village. Owners look for sitters who know the area and can reach them without a long trip.

Breeds you will meet in Asheville

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

Rates in Asheville

Choose your services, set your own rates

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

Dog walking

$16 to $26 per 30 to 60 minute walk

Drop-in visits

$16 to $28 per 20 to 30 minute visit

Doggy daycare

$26 to $44 per day

Dog boarding

$35 to $62 per night

House sitting

$35 to $62 per night

Where demand is strongest

Asheville areas that book the most

Petme bookings in Asheville come from neighborhoods like Downtown Asheville, Montford, West Asheville, across walks, drop-in visits, daycare, and boarding.

North Carolina does not require a state pet-sitter or dog-walker license, and the state repealed local business license taxes in 2015, so Asheville charges no general business license either. The city leash ordinance requires a dog off the owner's property to be restrained on a leash no longer than eight feet held in hand, with dogs licensed by six months of age. Pet-care income is self-employment income, reported on Schedule C against the platform's 1099.

Downtown AshevilleMontfordWest AshevilleKenilworthBiltmore VillageNorth AshevilleGrove ParkHaw CreekOakleyBeaverdamChunns CoveRiver Arts District
Why Petme

Built for sitters in Asheville

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 Asheville

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

How much can I earn as a pet sitter in Asheville?
On Petme in Asheville, dog walking at $16 to $26 per 30 to 60 minute walk, drop-in visits at $16 to $28 per 20 to 30 minute visit, doggy daycare at $26 to $44 per day, dog boarding at $35 to $62 per night, house sitting at $35 to $62 per night. You keep up to 90% of every booking.
Can I do pet sitting jobs in Asheville 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 Asheville?
It fits part-time schedules well because you are self-employed: no assigned shifts, no minimum hours, and you set your own rate. Many Asheville sitters take a few bookings a week around a job or studies and scale up or down as their calendar allows.
Which services should I offer first in Asheville?
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 Asheville?
Petme bookings in Asheville come from neighborhoods like Downtown Asheville, Montford, West Asheville, across walks, drop-in visits, daycare, and boarding.
Can I set my own rates and hours in Asheville?
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 Downtown Asheville or Montford. 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 Downtown Asheville or Montford.
Are pet sitting jobs hiring near me in Asheville?
Yes. Petme recruits sitters across Asheville year-round, from Downtown Asheville to Montford, 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 pet sitting demand highest in Asheville?
Tourism drives the calendar: around 14 million visitors a year come through for the Biltmore Estate, the fall leaf season, and the downtown brewery scene, so boarding and house sitting spike over long weekends and the winter holidays. That pattern shapes pet sitting bookings in Asheville across the year.
What do I need to start pet sitting in Asheville?
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 Asheville areas you cover.
Which dogs will I mostly look after in Asheville?
Owners in Asheville mostly keep Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, German Shepherd, Australian Shepherd, Goldendoodle. 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 Asheville right now?
Yes. Owners across Asheville book pet sitting on Petme all year, and you take the ones that suit you. Sitters here are self-employed, so there are no assigned shifts and no minimum hours, and you set your own rate for every service you offer.
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Dog walking jobs in Asheville

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

Doggy daycare jobs in Asheville

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

Cat sitting jobs in Asheville

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

Pet sitting jobs across the US

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