Pet Sitting Jobs in Santa Cruz

Pet sitting jobs in Santa Cruz, on your terms

A few regular clients near Downtown Santa Cruz and Beach Flats can fill your week. 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
$28+
per walk at the top end
$22,000
Protection Plan for eligible vet costs
4.9 / 5
average sitter rating on Petme
Rates in Santa Cruz

Choose your services, set your own rates

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

Dog walking

$17 to $28 per 30 to 60 minute walk

Drop-in visits

$17 to $28 per 20 to 30 minute visit

Where demand is strongest

Santa Cruz areas that book the most

Petme bookings in Santa Cruz come from neighborhoods like Downtown Santa Cruz, Beach Flats, Seabright, across walks, drop-in visits and house sitting.

Downtown Santa CruzBeach FlatsSeabrightUpper SeabrightBanana BeltLower WestsideUpper WestsideProspect HeightsMidtownEastsideWestside
Why Petme

Built for sitters in Santa Cruz

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 Santa Cruz

What new sitters ask before signing up on Petme in Santa Cruz.

How much can I earn as a pet sitter in Santa Cruz?
On Petme in Santa Cruz, dog walking at $17 to $28 per 30 to 60 minute walk, drop-in visits at $17 to $28 per 20 to 30 minute visit. 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 Downtown Santa Cruz or Beach Flats.
Are pet sitting jobs hiring near me in Santa Cruz?
Yes. Petme recruits sitters across Santa Cruz year-round, from Downtown Santa Cruz to Beach Flats, 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 Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz?
It fits part-time schedules well because you are self-employed: no assigned shifts, no minimum hours, and you set your own rate. Many Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz?
Most new sitters start with dog walking and drop-in visits, then add house sitting once they have a few five-star reviews and know their schedule.
Where is demand strongest in Santa Cruz?
Petme bookings in Santa Cruz come from neighborhoods like Downtown Santa Cruz, Beach Flats, Seabright, across walks, drop-in visits and house sitting.
Can I set my own rates and hours in Santa Cruz?
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 Downtown Santa Cruz or Beach Flats. No assigned shifts, no minimum hours.
Nearby cities

Pet sitting jobs near Santa Cruz

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

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Pet sitters near me in Santa Cruz

Browse verified Petme pet sitters near you in Santa Cruz: 0% owner fee, cashback on every booking, and $22,000 Protection Plan.

Dog walking jobs in Santa Cruz

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

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