Pet Sitting Jobs in Miami

Become a pet sitter in Miami

Holiday and travel weeks fill first for pet care in Miami. 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
$75+
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 Miami

Pavement temperatures from May to October regularly top 130°F by 11am. Petme sitters in Miami walk at dawn and after sunset, keep stays indoors mid-day, and watch for paw burns on asphalt.

When demand peaks

Demand peaks during cruise season (November to April), spring break in March, and the summer Latin American travel window (June to August). Boarding is the dominant service, driven by condo-living owners on cruises, business trips, or back-to-LATAM visits.

Know your Miami areas

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

Breeds you will meet in Miami

Owners here mostly keep French Bulldog, Yorkie, Chihuahua, Mini Schnauzer. Knowing how those breeds behave, and saying so on your profile, is what turns a first booking into a repeat client.

Bilingual owners book faster

A large share of Miami owners message sitters in Spanish first. Bilingual sitter profiles convert noticeably faster across Brickell, Doral, Hialeah, and Kendall.

Rates in Miami

Choose your services, set your own rates

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

Dog walking

$18 to $28 per 30 to 60 minute walk

Drop-in visits

$20 to $32 per 20 to 30 minute visit

Doggy daycare

$35 to $55 per day

Dog boarding

$45 to $75 per night

House sitting

$45 to $75 per night

Where demand is strongest

Miami areas that book the most

Petme bookings in Miami come from neighborhoods like Brickell, Wynwood, Coral Gables, across walks, drop-in visits, daycare, and boarding.

Florida does not require a state pet-sitter licence. Miami-Dade limits dog walkers to four leashed dogs at a time. Pet-sitting income goes on a federal Schedule C, and you must file a return once your net self-employment earnings reach $400 in a year, whether or not the platform issues you a 1099.

BrickellWynwoodCoral GablesCoconut GroveEdgewaterSouth BeachMid-BeachLittle HavanaDesign DistrictKey BiscayneAventuraPinecrest
Why Petme

Built for sitters in Miami

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 Miami

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

How do I find pet sitting jobs near me in Miami?
Start by narrowing your Miami coverage rather than widening it. A tight area means the requests that reach you are genuinely nearby, and you can always extend it once your week has room.
Can I combine pet sitting and dog walking work in Miami?
There is no single-service rule. Sitters in Miami commonly run pet sitting on weekdays and take dog walking requests around it, each priced on its own terms.
How much can I earn as a pet sitter in Miami?
On Petme in Miami, dog walking at $18 to $28 per 30 to 60 minute walk, drop-in visits at $20 to $32 per 20 to 30 minute visit, doggy daycare at $35 to $55 per day, dog boarding at $45 to $75 per night, house sitting at $45 to $75 per night. You keep up to 90% of every booking.
Which services should I offer first in Miami?
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 Miami?
Petme bookings in Miami come from neighborhoods like Brickell, Wynwood, Coral Gables, across walks, drop-in visits, daycare, and boarding.
Can I set my own rates and hours in Miami?
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 Brickell or Wynwood. 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 Brickell or Wynwood.
Are pet sitting jobs hiring near me in Miami?
Yes. Petme recruits sitters across Miami year-round, from Brickell to Wynwood, 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 Miami 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 Miami?
It fits part-time schedules well because you are self-employed: no assigned shifts, no minimum hours, and you set your own rate. Many Miami 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 Miami?
Demand peaks during cruise season (November to April), spring break in March, and the summer Latin American travel window (June to August). That pattern shapes pet sitting bookings in Miami across the year. Pavement temperatures from May to October regularly top 130°F by 11am.
What do I need to start pet sitting in Miami?
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 Miami areas you cover.
Which dogs will I mostly look after in Miami?
Owners in Miami mostly keep French Bulldog, Yorkie, Chihuahua, Mini Schnauzer, Golden Doodle. 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.
Is there flexible work in Miami I can fit around another job?
Yes. Petme sitters in Miami are self-employed, with no assigned shifts and no minimum hours, so you can take pet sitting bookings alongside other work. You pick the areas you cover and the rate you charge, and you accept only what fits.
Nearby cities

Pet sitting jobs near Miami

Cover more than one patch. Each city page has its own local rates and demand notes.

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Pet sitters in Miami for owners

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Dog walking jobs in Miami

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

Doggy daycare jobs in Miami

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

Cat sitting jobs in Miami

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 Miami

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