Pet Sitting Jobs in Fort Collins

Your pet sitting side gig in Fort Collins

Grow from a couple of bookings near Old Town and Campus West to a full weekly round. 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
$68+
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 Fort Collins

Fort Collins runs a cold semi-arid climate at the foot of the Front Range: about 51 inches of snow a year but only around 16 inches of total precipitation, so the air is dry and the sun is strong. Winter snow tends to melt off within days, which keeps the Poudre and Spring Creek trails walkable most of the season. Summer afternoons are hot but low-humidity, and the standard adjustment is an early start rather than a shorter walk.

When demand peaks

Colorado State University sets the calendar: the academic year fills the Campus West and Old Town rental blocks, and August move-in and May move-out are the sharpest turnover weeks of the year. Outdoor-recreation travel drives summer boarding from June through August, with Thanksgiving and December holidays behind it.

Know your Fort Collins areas

Most bookings cluster Old Town to the Harmony corridor. Owners look for sitters who know the area and can reach them without a long trip.

Breeds you will meet in Fort Collins

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

Rates in Fort Collins

Choose your services, set your own rates

Typical Petme rates in Fort Collins. 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

$18 to $30 per 20 to 30 minute visit

Doggy daycare

$28 to $46 per day

Dog boarding

$40 to $68 per night

House sitting

$40 to $68 per night

Where demand is strongest

Fort Collins areas that book the most

Petme bookings in Fort Collins come from neighborhoods like Old Town, Campus West, Midtown, across walks, drop-in visits, daycare, and boarding.

Colorado does not license pet sitters or dog walkers at state level. Fort Collins requires dogs to be leashed on all city trails and in natural areas including the Poudre and Spring Creek trails, and dogs must be licensed and rabies vaccinated. Pet-care earnings are self-employment income, reported on Schedule C against the platform's 1099.

Old TownCampus WestMidtownHarmony CorridorRigden FarmUniversity ParkFront Range VillageFossil CreekProspect ParkTimnath Ranch
Why Petme

Built for sitters in Fort Collins

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 Fort Collins

What new sitters ask before signing up on Petme in Fort Collins.

How much can I earn as a pet sitter in Fort Collins?
On Petme in Fort Collins, dog walking at $16 to $26 per 30 to 60 minute walk, drop-in visits at $18 to $30 per 20 to 30 minute visit, doggy daycare at $28 to $46 per day, dog boarding at $40 to $68 per night, house sitting at $40 to $68 per night. You keep up to 90% of every booking.
Can I do pet sitting jobs in Fort Collins 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 Fort Collins?
It fits part-time schedules well because you are self-employed: no assigned shifts, no minimum hours, and you set your own rate. Many Fort Collins 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 Fort Collins?
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 Fort Collins?
Petme bookings in Fort Collins come from neighborhoods like Old Town, Campus West, Midtown, across walks, drop-in visits, daycare, and boarding.
Can I set my own rates and hours in Fort Collins?
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 Old Town or Campus West. 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 Old Town or Campus West.
Are pet sitting jobs hiring near me in Fort Collins?
Yes. Petme recruits sitters across Fort Collins year-round, from Old Town to Campus West, 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 Fort Collins?
Colorado State University sets the calendar: the academic year fills the Campus West and Old Town rental blocks, and August move-in and May move-out are the sharpest turnover weeks of the year. That pattern shapes pet sitting bookings in Fort Collins across the year.
What do I need to start pet sitting in Fort Collins?
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 Fort Collins areas you cover.
Which dogs will I mostly look after in Fort Collins?
Owners in Fort Collins mostly keep Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, Australian Shepherd, German Shorthaired Pointer, Bernese Mountain Dog. 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 weekend and evening jobs in Fort Collins?
Yes. You choose the days and times you cover in Fort Collins, so weekend and evening pet sitting is entirely possible. Sitters take no assigned shifts and have no minimum hours, and you decline any request that does not fit your week.
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Dog walking jobs in Fort Collins

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

Doggy daycare jobs in Fort Collins

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

Cat sitting jobs in Fort Collins

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 Fort Collins

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