Pet Sitting Jobs in Pasadena

Look after pets in Pasadena and keep up to 90%

Owners across Pasadena near Old Pasadena and Bungalow Heaven book walks, drop-ins, daycare and boarding. 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
$80+
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 Pasadena

Pasadena has a warm Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and mild winters below the San Gabriel foothills. Sitters run early-morning and evening routes during summer heat waves, carry water on the Arroyo trails, and use the mild winters to keep a full schedule year round.

When demand peaks

Demand holds through the year with commuters heading into Los Angeles, so weekday walks and drop-in visits stay steady. Boarding and house sitting climb over summer travel, the winter holidays, and Rose Parade week when owners host guests or leave town.

Know your Pasadena areas

Most bookings cluster Old Pasadena to Hastings Ranch. Owners look for sitters who know the area and can reach them without a long trip.

Breeds you will meet in Pasadena

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

Rates in Pasadena

Choose your services, set your own rates

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

Dog walking

$18 to $32 per 30 to 60 minute walk

Drop-in visits

$18 to $32 per 20 to 30 minute visit

Doggy daycare

$30 to $55 per day

Dog boarding

$40 to $80 per night

House sitting

$40 to $80 per night

Where demand is strongest

Pasadena areas that book the most

Petme bookings in Pasadena come from neighborhoods like Old Pasadena, Bungalow Heaven, Madison Heights, across walks, drop-in visits, daycare, and boarding.

California does not require a state pet-sitter or dog-walker license. The City of Pasadena requires dogs to be licensed and leashed in public, with off-leash play limited to designated areas. 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 Pasadena

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 Pasadena

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

How much can I earn as a pet sitter in Pasadena?
On Petme in Pasadena, dog walking at $18 to $32 per 30 to 60 minute walk, drop-in visits at $18 to $32 per 20 to 30 minute visit, doggy daycare at $30 to $55 per day, dog boarding at $40 to $80 per night, house sitting at $40 to $80 per night. You keep up to 90% of every booking.
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 Pasadena or Bungalow Heaven.
Are pet sitting jobs hiring near me in Pasadena?
Yes. Petme recruits sitters across Pasadena year-round, from Old Pasadena to Bungalow Heaven, 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 Pasadena 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 Pasadena?
It fits part-time schedules well because you are self-employed: no assigned shifts, no minimum hours, and you set your own rate. Many Pasadena 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 Pasadena?
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 Pasadena?
Petme bookings in Pasadena come from neighborhoods like Old Pasadena, Bungalow Heaven, Madison Heights, across walks, drop-in visits, daycare, and boarding.
Can I set my own rates and hours in Pasadena?
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 Pasadena or Bungalow Heaven. No assigned shifts, no minimum hours.
When is pet sitting demand highest in Pasadena?
Demand holds through the year with commuters heading into Los Angeles, so weekday walks and drop-in visits stay steady. That pattern shapes pet sitting bookings in Pasadena across the year. Pasadena has a warm Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and mild winters below the San Gabriel foothills.
What do I need to start pet sitting in Pasadena?
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 Pasadena areas you cover.
Which dogs will I mostly look after in Pasadena?
Owners in Pasadena mostly keep Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, French Bulldog, Goldendoodle, German 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.
Are there jobs in Pasadena right now?
Yes. Owners across Pasadena 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 Pasadena

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

Doggy daycare jobs in Pasadena

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

Cat sitting jobs in Pasadena

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 Pasadena

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