Pet Sitting Jobs in Portland

Look after pets in Portland and keep up to 90%

Owners across Portland near Pearl District and Alberta Arts 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
$72+
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 Portland

Portland's long rainy season runs October through May, so sitters carry towels, work indoor enrichment on the wettest days, and use Forest Park and covered routes for energy burn. Summer is dry and mild, ideal for trail and river walks.

When demand peaks

Demand is steady year-round, with summer hiking-and-coast travel spikes and a smaller winter-holiday peak. Daily walks and daycare dominate booking volume thanks to the city's dog-heavy, outdoorsy population.

Know your Portland areas

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

Breeds you will meet in Portland

Owners here mostly keep Australian Shepherd, Labrador, Goldendoodle, Border Collie. Knowing how those breeds behave, and saying so on your profile, is what turns a first booking into a repeat client.

Rates in Portland

Choose your services, set your own rates

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

Dog walking

$16 to $27 per 30 to 60 minute walk

Drop-in visits

$17 to $26 per 20 to 30 minute visit

Doggy daycare

$28 to $50 per day

Dog boarding

$40 to $72 per night

House sitting

$40 to $72 per night

Where demand is strongest

Portland areas that book the most

Petme bookings in Portland come from neighborhoods like Pearl District, Alberta Arts, Hawthorne, across walks, drop-in visits, daycare, and boarding.

Oregon requires no state pet-sitter licence. Portland enforces a leash ordinance and runs more than 30 off-leash areas across the city. Pet-sitting income is self-employment income on a federal Schedule C, with a 1099-NEC from Petme once your annual earnings pass the federal reporting threshold plus Oregon state income tax.

Pearl DistrictAlberta ArtsHawthorneSellwoodNob HillLaurelhurstSt. JohnsMississippiDivisionIrvingtonMultnomah VillageMontavilla
Why Petme

Built for sitters in Portland

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 Portland

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

Are there pet sitting jobs near me in Portland?
Add the parts of Portland you want to work in, then owners nearby request you directly. Because you set both the area and the rate, the pet sitting requests that reach you are already the ones close enough to be worth taking.
Is pet sitting the only service I can offer in Portland?
Adding dog walking takes a rate and a short description. It is the quickest way to widen the pool of Portland owners who can find you, and you can remove it again whenever you like.
How much can I earn as a pet sitter in Portland?
On Petme in Portland, dog walking at $16 to $27 per 30 to 60 minute walk, drop-in visits at $17 to $26 per 20 to 30 minute visit, doggy daycare at $28 to $50 per day, dog boarding at $40 to $72 per night, house sitting at $40 to $72 per night. You keep up to 90% of every booking.
Which services should I offer first in Portland?
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 Portland?
Petme bookings in Portland come from neighborhoods like Pearl District, Alberta Arts, Hawthorne, across walks, drop-in visits, daycare, and boarding.
Can I set my own rates and hours in Portland?
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 Pearl District or Alberta Arts. 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 Pearl District or Alberta Arts.
Are pet sitting jobs hiring near me in Portland?
Yes. Petme recruits sitters across Portland year-round, from Pearl District to Alberta Arts, 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 Portland 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 Portland?
It fits part-time schedules well because you are self-employed: no assigned shifts, no minimum hours, and you set your own rate. Many Portland 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 Portland?
Demand is steady year-round, with summer hiking-and-coast travel spikes and a smaller winter-holiday peak. That pattern shapes pet sitting bookings in Portland across the year. Portland's long rainy season runs October through May, so sitters carry towels, work indoor enrichment on the wettest days, and use Forest Park and covered routes for energy burn.
What do I need to start pet sitting in Portland?
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 Portland areas you cover.
Which dogs will I mostly look after in Portland?
Owners in Portland mostly keep Australian Shepherd, Labrador, Goldendoodle, Border Collie, Pacific NW rescue mixes. 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 Portland?
Yes. You choose the days and times you cover in Portland, 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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Pet sitters in Portland for owners

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Dog walking jobs in Portland

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

Doggy daycare jobs in Portland

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

Cat sitting jobs in Portland

Drop-in cat visits and in-home cat care. Set your own rate per visit and keep up to 90%.

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