Pet Sitting Jobs in Modesto

Pick up pet sitting work across Modesto

Pet sitting in Modesto fits around your day near Downtown and La Loma. 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 Modesto

Modesto sits in the Central Valley with a hot, dry summer and a cool, wet winter. July highs average around 95F while December lows drop near 39F, and the city gets only about 13 inches of rain a year, almost all of it between December and February. Walkers shift to early-morning and evening routes through the summer to avoid heat and hot pavement, and slow down for the dense tule fog that settles over the valley on winter mornings.

When demand peaks

Demand rises around the summer travel months and the winter holidays, when owners leave town and need boarding, daycare, and drop-in visits. Modesto Junior College and Stanislaus State follow academic calendars that pull students away during breaks, adding another wave of booking requests for regular walks and check-ins.

Know your Modesto areas

Most bookings cluster La Loma to Village One. Owners look for sitters who know the area and can reach them without a long trip.

Breeds you will meet in Modesto

Owners here mostly keep Labrador Retriever, German Shepherd, Chihuahua, French Bulldog. 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

Modesto has a large Spanish-speaking community, so sitters who speak Spanish and English can reach more owner households across neighborhoods like Bret Harte and Parklawn.

Rates in Modesto

Choose your services, set your own rates

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

Dog walking

$20 to $32 per 30 to 60 minute walk

Drop-in visits

$18 to $30 per 20 to 30 minute visit

Doggy daycare

$28 to $45 per day

Dog boarding

$40 to $68 per night

House sitting

$40 to $68 per night

Where demand is strongest

Modesto areas that book the most

Petme bookings in Modesto come from neighborhoods like Downtown, La Loma, Del Rio, across walks, drop-in visits, daycare, and boarding.

California does not license pet sitters or dog walkers at the state level. The City of Modesto requires a business license for every home-based and commercial business operating in the city, renewed annually with a gross-receipts declaration, so a local dog walker registers with the city's Business Services Division. Under the city's animal control ordinance (Title 5, Chapter 4) dogs may not run at large and must be leashed and under control in public areas. Pet-care earnings are self-employment income, reported on Schedule C against the platform's 1099.

DowntownLa LomaDel RioVillage OneDutch HollowBret HarteParklawnAuroraCollege AreaAirport District
Why Petme

Built for sitters in Modesto

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 Modesto

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

How much can I earn as a pet sitter in Modesto?
On Petme in Modesto, dog walking at $20 to $32 per 30 to 60 minute walk, drop-in visits at $18 to $30 per 20 to 30 minute visit, doggy daycare at $28 to $45 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.
Which services should I offer first in Modesto?
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 Modesto?
Petme bookings in Modesto come from neighborhoods like Downtown, La Loma, Del Rio, across walks, drop-in visits, daycare, and boarding.
Can I set my own rates and hours in Modesto?
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 or La Loma. 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 or La Loma.
Are pet sitting jobs hiring near me in Modesto?
Yes. Petme recruits sitters across Modesto year-round, from Downtown to La Loma, 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 Modesto 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 Modesto?
It fits part-time schedules well because you are self-employed: no assigned shifts, no minimum hours, and you set your own rate. Many Modesto 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 Modesto?
Demand rises around the summer travel months and the winter holidays, when owners leave town and need boarding, daycare, and drop-in visits. That pattern shapes pet sitting bookings in Modesto across the year. Modesto sits in the Central Valley with a hot, dry summer and a cool, wet winter.
What do I need to start pet sitting in Modesto?
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 Modesto areas you cover.
Which dogs will I mostly look after in Modesto?
Owners in Modesto mostly keep Labrador Retriever, German Shepherd, Chihuahua, French Bulldog, Australian Shepherd. 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 Modesto I can fit around another job?
Yes. Petme sitters in Modesto 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.
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Dog walking jobs in Modesto

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

Doggy daycare jobs in Modesto

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

Cat sitting jobs in Modesto

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

Board, host daycare, and do drop-ins too. Set your own rates and keep up to 90% of every booking.

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Dog grooming jobs in Modesto

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