Pet Sitting Jobs in Sacramento

Pet sitting in Sacramento that fits your day

Pick the bookings that suit you across Sacramento and pause your profile anytime. 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
$85+
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 Sacramento

Sacramento summers run hot and dry, with stretches well over 100 degrees in July and August. Sitters here walk dogs early morning or after sunset and skip midday pavement, since the foggy, mild winters are the easy part of the year.

When demand peaks

Demand climbs over summer travel and the December holidays, when owners leave town and need overnight boarding and house sitting. State-government and university calendars also drive steady weekday drop-in and walking work the rest of the year.

Know your Sacramento areas

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

Breeds you will meet in Sacramento

Owners here mostly keep Labrador Retriever, German Shepherd, Golden Retriever, 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

Sacramento has a large Spanish-speaking community, so sitters comfortable in Spanish can serve more owner families across South Sacramento and Oak Park.

Rates in Sacramento

Choose your services, set your own rates

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

Dog walking

$18 to $40 per 30 to 60 minute walk

Drop-in visits

$18 to $40 per 20 to 30 minute visit

Doggy daycare

$30 to $60 per day

Dog boarding

$40 to $85 per night

House sitting

$40 to $85 per night

Where demand is strongest

Sacramento areas that book the most

Petme bookings in Sacramento come from neighborhoods like Midtown, East Sacramento, Land Park, across walks, drop-in visits, daycare, and boarding.

California has no statewide pet-sitter or dog-walker license; some cities require a local business registration, so check with the City of Sacramento. Pet-care income is self-employment income you report on Schedule C, and you handle your own taxes as a 1099 contractor.

MidtownEast SacramentoLand ParkOak ParkCurtis ParkNatomasPocket-GreenhavenTahoe ParkDel Paso HeightsSouth Land ParkRiver ParkDowntown
Why Petme

Built for sitters in Sacramento

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 Sacramento

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

Where are the pet sitting jobs near me in Sacramento?
Requests reach you from owners near the Sacramento areas listed on your profile, and you accept or decline each one. There are no assigned shifts, so every booking you take sits at a distance you chose.
Can I offer dog walking as well as pet sitting in Sacramento?
You are not locked to a single vertical. Offering both widens the requests that reach you in Sacramento, and because you set each rate yourself you can price the one you prefer more attractively.
How much can I earn as a pet sitter in Sacramento?
On Petme in Sacramento, dog walking at $18 to $40 per 30 to 60 minute walk, drop-in visits at $18 to $40 per 20 to 30 minute visit, doggy daycare at $30 to $60 per day, dog boarding at $40 to $85 per night, house sitting at $40 to $85 per night. You keep up to 90% of every booking.
Can I do pet sitting jobs in Sacramento 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 Sacramento?
It fits part-time schedules well because you are self-employed: no assigned shifts, no minimum hours, and you set your own rate. Many Sacramento 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 Sacramento?
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 Sacramento?
Petme bookings in Sacramento come from neighborhoods like Midtown, East Sacramento, Land Park, across walks, drop-in visits, daycare, and boarding.
Can I set my own rates and hours in Sacramento?
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 Midtown or East Sacramento. 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 Midtown or East Sacramento.
Are pet sitting jobs hiring near me in Sacramento?
Yes. Petme recruits sitters across Sacramento year-round, from Midtown to East Sacramento, 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.
When is pet sitting demand highest in Sacramento?
Demand climbs over summer travel and the December holidays, when owners leave town and need overnight boarding and house sitting. That pattern shapes pet sitting bookings in Sacramento across the year. Sacramento summers run hot and dry, with stretches well over 100 degrees in July and August.
What do I need to start pet sitting in Sacramento?
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 Sacramento areas you cover.
Which dogs will I mostly look after in Sacramento?
Owners in Sacramento mostly keep Labrador Retriever, German Shepherd, Golden Retriever, French Bulldog, 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 in Sacramento right now?
Yes. Owners across Sacramento 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.
Nearby cities

Pet sitting jobs near Sacramento

Cover more than one patch. Each city page has its own local rates and demand notes.

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Pet sitters in Sacramento for owners

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Dog walking jobs in Sacramento

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

Doggy daycare jobs in Sacramento

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

Cat sitting jobs in Sacramento

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

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