Pet Sitting Jobs in Tacoma

Part-time pet sitting in Tacoma around your schedule

Take only the Tacoma bookings that suit you 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
$75+
per night for house sitting 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 Tacoma

Tacoma's Pacific Northwest climate brings long, wet, gray stretches from fall through spring, so reliable rainy-day walks matter to local owners. Sitters keep towels on hand and lean into the dry, mild summer window when daily walks and Point Defiance trips peak.

When demand peaks

Demand peaks over summer travel and the winter holidays, with boarding and house sitting leading as families leave the South Sound. Joint Base Lewis-McChord relocations add a steady undercurrent of longer boarding stays.

Know your Tacoma areas

Most bookings cluster Proctor District to Point Defiance. Owners look for sitters who know the area and can reach them without a long trip.

Breeds you will meet in Tacoma

Owners here mostly keep Labrador Retriever, Goldendoodle, 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 Tacoma

Choose your services, set your own rates

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

Dog walking

$19 to $38 per 30 to 60 minute walk

Drop-in visits

$18 to $36 per 20 to 30 minute visit

House sitting

$35 to $75 per night

Where demand is strongest

Tacoma areas that book the most

Petme bookings in Tacoma come from neighborhoods like Proctor District, Stadium District, North End, across walks, drop-in visits and house sitting.

Tacoma does not allow a private home to board animals for payment. 13.06.020.E.4 is where that sits in the by-law. Daytime walks, drop-in visits and overnight house sitting all remain available across Tacoma. Tacoma also caps animals at one address at 6, and your own pets count toward it. Washington does not license pet sitters or dog walkers. Tacoma requires dogs to be leashed (no longer than eight feet) or confined to the owner's property except in designated off-leash areas, and dogs must be licensed. Report self-employed pet-care income on Schedule C.

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Why Petme

Built for sitters in Tacoma

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 Tacoma

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

How much can I earn as a pet sitter in Tacoma?
On Petme in Tacoma, dog walking at $19 to $38 per 30 to 60 minute walk, drop-in visits at $18 to $36 per 20 to 30 minute visit, house sitting at $35 to $75 per night. You keep up to 90% of every booking.
Is pet sitting a good part time job in Tacoma?
It fits part-time schedules well because you are self-employed: no assigned shifts, no minimum hours, and you set your own rate. Many Tacoma 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 Tacoma?
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 Tacoma?
Petme bookings in Tacoma come from neighborhoods like Proctor District, Stadium District, North End, across walks, drop-in visits and house sitting.
Can I set my own rates and hours in Tacoma?
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 Proctor District or Stadium District. 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 Proctor District or Stadium District.
Are pet sitting jobs hiring near me in Tacoma?
Yes. Petme recruits sitters across Tacoma year-round, from Proctor District to Stadium District, 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 Tacoma 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 Tacoma?
Demand peaks over summer travel and the winter holidays, with boarding and house sitting leading as families leave the South Sound. That pattern shapes pet sitting bookings in Tacoma across the year. Tacoma's Pacific Northwest climate brings long, wet, gray stretches from fall through spring, so reliable rainy-day walks matter to local owners.
What do I need to start pet sitting in Tacoma?
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 Tacoma areas you cover.
Which dogs will I mostly look after in Tacoma?
Owners in Tacoma mostly keep Labrador Retriever, Goldendoodle, German Shepherd, French Bulldog, Australian Shepherd. 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 Proctor District?
Yes. Proctor District is one of the Tacoma 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 Tacoma for owners

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Dog walking jobs in Tacoma

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

Doggy daycare jobs in Tacoma

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

Cat sitting jobs in Tacoma

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

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