Pet Sitting Jobs in St. Louis

Pet care jobs in St. Louis, you set the hours

Build a steady mix of walks, visits and stays near The Hill and Soulard. 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
$62+
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 St. Louis

St. Louis is known for sticky, humid summers and cold, sometimes snowy winters. Sitters plan walks for the cooler morning and evening hours in July and keep them short on icy days, while spring and fall are the comfortable walking seasons.

When demand peaks

Demand rises over summer trips and the holiday season, when overnight boarding and house sitting carry the load. Drop-in visits and midday walks stay steady year-round around Forest Park and the central corridor neighborhoods.

Know your St. Louis areas

Most bookings cluster Central West End to Carondelet. Owners look for sitters who know the area and can reach them without a long trip.

Breeds you will meet in St. Louis

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

Rates in St. Louis

Choose your services, set your own rates

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

Dog walking

$14 to $32 per 30 to 60 minute walk

Drop-in visits

$14 to $33 per 20 to 30 minute visit

Doggy daycare

$24 to $46 per day

Dog boarding

$32 to $62 per night

House sitting

$32 to $62 per night

Where demand is strongest

St. Louis areas that book the most

Petme bookings in St. Louis come from neighborhoods like The Hill, Soulard, Central West End, across walks, drop-in visits, daycare, and boarding.

Missouri's Animal Care Facilities Act requires a state license to board dogs or cats overnight in your home for pay; dog walking and drop-in visits are not covered. St. Louis may also require a local business license. Pet-care earnings are self-employment income reported on Schedule C.

The HillSoulardCentral West EndTower Grove SouthLafayette SquareBenton ParkShawDogtownCarondeletDutchtownBevo MillDowntown
Why Petme

Built for sitters in St. Louis

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 St. Louis

What new sitters ask before signing up on Petme in St. Louis.

Are there pet sitting jobs near me in St. Louis?
Add the parts of St. Louis 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 St. Louis?
Adding dog walking takes a rate and a short description. It is the quickest way to widen the pool of St. Louis owners who can find you, and you can remove it again whenever you like.
How much can I earn as a pet sitter in St. Louis?
On Petme in St. Louis, dog walking at $14 to $32 per 30 to 60 minute walk, drop-in visits at $14 to $33 per 20 to 30 minute visit, doggy daycare at $24 to $46 per day, dog boarding at $32 to $62 per night, house sitting at $32 to $62 per night. You keep up to 90% of every booking.
Is pet sitting a good part time job in St. Louis?
It fits part-time schedules well because you are self-employed: no assigned shifts, no minimum hours, and you set your own rate. Many St. Louis 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 St. Louis?
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 St. Louis?
Petme bookings in St. Louis come from neighborhoods like The Hill, Soulard, Central West End, across walks, drop-in visits, daycare, and boarding.
Can I set my own rates and hours in St. Louis?
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 The Hill or Soulard. 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 The Hill or Soulard.
Are pet sitting jobs hiring near me in St. Louis?
Yes. Petme recruits sitters across St. Louis year-round, from The Hill to Soulard, 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 St. Louis 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.
When is pet sitting demand highest in St. Louis?
Demand rises over summer trips and the holiday season, when overnight boarding and house sitting carry the load. That pattern shapes pet sitting bookings in St. Louis across the year. St.
What do I need to start pet sitting in St. Louis?
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 St. Louis areas you cover.
Which dogs will I mostly look after in St. Louis?
Owners in St. Louis mostly keep Labrador Retriever, German Shepherd, Pit Bull Terrier, Golden Retriever, Beagle. 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.
Is there flexible work in St. Louis I can fit around another job?
Yes. Petme sitters in St. Louis are self-employed, with no assigned shifts and no minimum hours, so you can take pet sitting bookings alongside other work. You pick the areas you cover and the rate you charge, and you accept only what fits.
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Pet sitters in St. Louis for owners

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Dog walking jobs in St. Louis

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

Doggy daycare jobs in St. Louis

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

Cat sitting jobs in St. Louis

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

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Dog grooming jobs in St. Louis

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