Pet Sitting Jobs in Saint Paul

Part-time pet sitting in Saint Paul around your schedule

Plenty of Saint Paul owners need someone reliable while they work or travel. 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
$68+
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 Saint Paul

Saint Paul runs one of the coldest big-city climates in the country. December through February regularly sits below freezing, which cuts walk duration rather than walk frequency: owners still need their dogs out, but in shorter, more frequent loops, with salt-safe paw care afterwards. Summer swings the other way with warm, humid stretches that push walks to early morning and evening.

When demand peaks

The Minnesota legislative session from January to May keeps capitol and agency staff on long mid-week days, which is when drop-ins and midday walks book. Summer lake travel from June through August, Thanksgiving and the December holidays carry boarding, and the Macalester, St. Thomas and Hamline calendars add student turnover.

Know your Saint Paul areas

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

Breeds you will meet in Saint Paul

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

Rates in Saint Paul

Choose your services, set your own rates

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

Dog walking

$15 to $25 per 30 to 60 minute walk

Drop-in visits

$16 to $25 per 20 to 30 minute visit

Doggy daycare

$28 to $48 per day

Dog boarding

$38 to $68 per night

House sitting

$38 to $68 per night

Where demand is strongest

Saint Paul areas that book the most

Petme bookings in Saint Paul come from neighborhoods like Cathedral Hill, Summit Hill, Highland Park, across walks, drop-in visits, daycare, and boarding.

Minnesota does not license pet sitters or dog walkers at state level. Saint Paul requires dogs to be licensed and leashed in public, with off-leash use limited to the city's designated dog parks such as the one at Battle Creek Regional Park. Pet-care earnings are self-employment income, reported on Schedule C against the platform's 1099.

Cathedral HillSummit HillHighland ParkMacalester-GrovelandComo ParkCrocus HillDowntown Saint PaulMerriam ParkSt. Anthony ParkWest SeventhPayne-Phalen
Why Petme

Built for sitters in Saint Paul

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 Saint Paul

What new sitters ask before signing up on Petme in Saint Paul.

How much can I earn as a pet sitter in Saint Paul?
On Petme in Saint Paul, dog walking at $15 to $25 per 30 to 60 minute walk, drop-in visits at $16 to $25 per 20 to 30 minute visit, doggy daycare at $28 to $48 per day, dog boarding at $38 to $68 per night, house sitting at $38 to $68 per night. You keep up to 90% of every booking.
Which services should I offer first in Saint Paul?
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 Saint Paul?
Petme bookings in Saint Paul come from neighborhoods like Cathedral Hill, Summit Hill, Highland Park, across walks, drop-in visits, daycare, and boarding.
Can I set my own rates and hours in Saint Paul?
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 Cathedral Hill or Summit Hill. 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 Cathedral Hill or Summit Hill.
Are pet sitting jobs hiring near me in Saint Paul?
Yes. Petme recruits sitters across Saint Paul year-round, from Cathedral Hill to Summit Hill, 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 Saint Paul 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 Saint Paul?
It fits part-time schedules well because you are self-employed: no assigned shifts, no minimum hours, and you set your own rate. Many Saint Paul 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 Saint Paul?
The Minnesota legislative session from January to May keeps capitol and agency staff on long mid-week days, which is when drop-ins and midday walks book. That pattern shapes pet sitting bookings in Saint Paul across the year. Saint Paul runs one of the coldest big-city climates in the country.
What do I need to start pet sitting in Saint Paul?
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 Saint Paul areas you cover.
Which dogs will I mostly look after in Saint Paul?
Owners in Saint Paul mostly keep Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, German Shepherd, French Bulldog, 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 near Cathedral Hill or Summit Hill?
Yes. You set which parts of Saint Paul you cover, so you can keep pet sitting to Cathedral Hill, Summit Hill 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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Dog walking jobs in Saint Paul

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

Doggy daycare jobs in Saint Paul

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

Cat sitting jobs in Saint Paul

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 Saint Paul

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