Pet Sitting Jobs in Providence

Turn spare hours in Providence into pet care income

Owners near Federal Hill and Fox Point want one trusted person for walks and overnights. 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
$90+
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 Providence

Providence has cold, snowy New England winters and humid summers off Narragansett Bay. Sitters break up walks during July humidity and watch for icy sidewalks on the steep East Side hills after a winter storm.

When demand peaks

Demand spikes around the Brown and RISD academic calendar, summer Cape and shore getaways, and the winter holidays. Boarding and house sitting lead during travel windows, while dog walking holds steady for the city's many apartment-dwelling professionals and students.

Know your Providence areas

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

Breeds you will meet in Providence

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

Rates in Providence

Choose your services, set your own rates

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

Dog walking

$20 to $40 per 30 to 60 minute walk

Drop-in visits

$20 to $42 per 20 to 30 minute visit

Doggy daycare

$32 to $60 per day

Dog boarding

$42 to $90 per night

House sitting

$42 to $90 per night

Where demand is strongest

Providence areas that book the most

Petme bookings in Providence come from neighborhoods like Federal Hill, Fox Point, College Hill, across walks, drop-in visits, daycare, and boarding.

Rhode Island does not license pet sitters or dog walkers at the state level. Operating in Providence means a standard city business registration; there is no special dog-walking permit. Self-employment earnings are reported on Schedule C against the platform's 1099.

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Why Petme

Built for sitters in Providence

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 Providence

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

How much can I earn as a pet sitter in Providence?
On Petme in Providence, dog walking at $20 to $40 per 30 to 60 minute walk, drop-in visits at $20 to $42 per 20 to 30 minute visit, doggy daycare at $32 to $60 per day, dog boarding at $42 to $90 per night, house sitting at $42 to $90 per night. You keep up to 90% of every booking.
Which services should I offer first in Providence?
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 Providence?
Petme bookings in Providence come from neighborhoods like Federal Hill, Fox Point, College Hill, across walks, drop-in visits, daycare, and boarding.
Can I set my own rates and hours in Providence?
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 Federal Hill or Fox Point. 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 Federal Hill or Fox Point.
Are pet sitting jobs hiring near me in Providence?
Yes. Petme recruits sitters across Providence year-round, from Federal Hill to Fox Point, 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 Providence 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 Providence?
It fits part-time schedules well because you are self-employed: no assigned shifts, no minimum hours, and you set your own rate. Many Providence 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 Providence?
Demand spikes around the Brown and RISD academic calendar, summer Cape and shore getaways, and the winter holidays. That pattern shapes pet sitting bookings in Providence across the year. Providence has cold, snowy New England winters and humid summers off Narragansett Bay.
What do I need to start pet sitting in Providence?
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 Providence areas you cover.
Which dogs will I mostly look after in Providence?
Owners in Providence mostly keep Labrador Retriever, French Bulldog, Golden Retriever, German Shepherd, Goldendoodle. 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 Federal Hill?
Yes. Federal Hill is one of the Providence areas Petme sitters cover, and you choose exactly which parts of the city you take pet sitting bookings in. Owners there send requests straight to the sitters who list their neighborhood.
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Pet sitters in Providence for owners

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Dog walking jobs in Providence

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

Doggy daycare jobs in Providence

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

Cat sitting jobs in Providence

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

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