Pet Sitting Jobs in Montgomery

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Grow from a couple of bookings near Cloverdale and Old Cloverdale 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
$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 Montgomery

Montgomery has a humid subtropical climate with long, muggy summers where August highs sit near 93 degrees at close to 76 percent humidity, and mild winters that only occasionally dip below freezing. Sitters walk dogs at dawn or after sunset in July and August to keep paws off hot pavement and watch for heat stress, then take advantage of the mild winters for full midday outings.

When demand peaks

Travel demand climbs over the summer and the winter holidays, and PCS-driven moves tied to Maxwell Air Force Base, Gunter Annex, and Air University create steady turnover of pet owners year-round. Boarding and house sitting lead when families travel, while dog walking and drop-in visits carry the workweek for state government workers, Hyundai plant employees, Baptist Health staff, and students at Alabama State University, Auburn University at Montgomery, and Troy University.

Know your Montgomery areas

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

Breeds you will meet in Montgomery

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

Rates in Montgomery

Choose your services, set your own rates

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

Dog walking

$14 to $24 per 30 to 60 minute walk

Drop-in visits

$15 to $25 per 20 to 30 minute visit

Doggy daycare

$24 to $40 per day

Dog boarding

$32 to $55 per night

House sitting

$32 to $55 per night

Where demand is strongest

Montgomery areas that book the most

Petme bookings in Montgomery come from neighborhoods like Cloverdale, Old Cloverdale, Garden District, across walks, drop-in visits, daycare, and boarding.

Alabama does not require a state pet-sitter or dog-walker license. Operating in Montgomery calls for a City of Montgomery business license through the License and Revenue Division, and home-based providers can register without a physical storefront. City law prohibits dogs from running at large and requires a leash no longer than six feet in public, with off-leash play limited to the fenced Hannah Daye Ridling Bark Park in Blount Cultural Park. Pet-care earnings are self-employment income, reported on Schedule C against the platform's 1099.

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Why Petme

Built for sitters in Montgomery

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 Montgomery

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

How much can I earn as a pet sitter in Montgomery?
On Petme in Montgomery, dog walking at $14 to $24 per 30 to 60 minute walk, drop-in visits at $15 to $25 per 20 to 30 minute visit, doggy daycare at $24 to $40 per day, dog boarding at $32 to $55 per night, house sitting at $32 to $55 per night. You keep up to 90% of every booking.
Is pet sitting a good part time job in Montgomery?
It fits part-time schedules well because you are self-employed: no assigned shifts, no minimum hours, and you set your own rate. Many Montgomery 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 Montgomery?
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 Montgomery?
Petme bookings in Montgomery come from neighborhoods like Cloverdale, Old Cloverdale, Garden District, across walks, drop-in visits, daycare, and boarding.
Can I set my own rates and hours in Montgomery?
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 Cloverdale or Old Cloverdale. 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 Cloverdale or Old Cloverdale.
Are pet sitting jobs hiring near me in Montgomery?
Yes. Petme recruits sitters across Montgomery year-round, from Cloverdale to Old Cloverdale, 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 Montgomery 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.
When is pet sitting demand highest in Montgomery?
Travel demand climbs over the summer and the winter holidays, and PCS-driven moves tied to Maxwell Air Force Base, Gunter Annex, and Air University create steady turnover of pet owners year-round. That pattern shapes pet sitting bookings in Montgomery across the year.
What do I need to start pet sitting in Montgomery?
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 Montgomery areas you cover.
Which dogs will I mostly look after in Montgomery?
Owners in Montgomery mostly keep Labrador Retriever, German Shepherd, Beagle, Golden Retriever, Chihuahua. 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 near Cloverdale or Old Cloverdale?
Yes. You set which parts of Montgomery you cover, so you can keep pet sitting to Cloverdale, Old Cloverdale and the streets around them. Owners inside that area send booking requests to the sitters who cover it, and you accept or decline each one.
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Pet sitters near me in Montgomery

Browse verified Petme pet sitters near you in Montgomery: 0% owner fee, cashback on every booking, and $22,000 Protection Plan.

Dog walking jobs in Montgomery

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

Doggy daycare jobs in Montgomery

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

Cat sitting jobs in Montgomery

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.

Become a pet sitter in the US

The full US guide to getting started on Petme. Keep up to 90%.

Dog grooming jobs in Montgomery

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