Pet Sitting Jobs in Tallahassee

Pet care jobs in Tallahassee, you set the hours

Owners in Tallahassee pay for reliable care over a boarding kennel. 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
$55+
per night for boarding at the top end
$22,000
Protection Plan on every booking
4.9 / 5
average sitter rating on Petme
A local edge

Local know-how pays off in Tallahassee

Tallahassee runs hot and muggy from June through September, with afternoon thunderstorms most days and a heat index that pushes past 104 degrees. Sitters walk dogs early morning or after sunset in summer, keep outings short during storms, and watch flat-faced breeds like French Bulldogs closely in the humidity.

When demand peaks

Demand climbs around the Florida State and Florida A&M calendars, over the winter holidays, and during the summer legislative and travel stretch when owners leave town. Boarding and house sitting lead when families travel, while dog walking and drop-in visits carry the workweek for state workers and hospital staff.

Know your Tallahassee areas

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

Breeds you will meet in Tallahassee

Owners here mostly keep Labrador Retriever, German Shepherd, Goldendoodle, 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 Tallahassee

Choose your services, set your own rates

Typical Petme rates in Tallahassee. 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 $26 per 20 to 30 minute visit

Doggy daycare

$24 to $42 per day

Dog boarding

$32 to $55 per night

House sitting

$32 to $55 per night

Where demand is strongest

Tallahassee areas that book the most

Petme bookings in Tallahassee come from neighborhoods like Downtown, Midtown, Myers Park, across walks, drop-in visits, daycare, and boarding.

Florida does not require a state pet-sitter or dog-walker license. Both the City of Tallahassee and Leon County enforce leash rules, so dogs must stay under the owner's direct control in public and off-leash only in designated dog parks like Tom Brown Park. A City of Tallahassee business license is the standard requirement for operating, and pet-care income is self-employment income reported on Schedule C against the platform's 1099.

DowntownMidtownMyers ParkBetton HillsFrenchtownLevy ParkWoodland DrivesLafayette ParkIndian Head AcresKillearn EstatesSouthWoodApalachee Ridge
Why Petme

Built for sitters in Tallahassee

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.

Protected on every booking

$22,000 in Protection Plan comes with every confirmed booking, so you are never on the hook alone if something goes wrong.

Common questions

Pet Sitting Jobs in Tallahassee

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

How much can I earn as a pet sitter in Tallahassee?
On Petme in Tallahassee, dog walking at $15 to $25 per 30 to 60 minute walk, drop-in visits at $16 to $26 per 20 to 30 minute visit, doggy daycare at $24 to $42 per day, dog boarding at $32 to $55 per night, house sitting at $32 to $55 per night. You keep up to 90% of every booking.
Are pet sitting jobs hiring near me in Tallahassee?
Yes. Petme recruits sitters across Tallahassee year-round, from Downtown to Midtown, 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 Tallahassee 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 Tallahassee?
It fits part-time schedules well because you are self-employed: no assigned shifts, no minimum hours, and you set your own rate. Many Tallahassee 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 Tallahassee?
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 Tallahassee?
Petme bookings in Tallahassee come from neighborhoods like Downtown, Midtown, Myers Park, across walks, drop-in visits, daycare, and boarding.
Can I set my own rates and hours in Tallahassee?
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 or Midtown. No assigned shifts, no minimum hours.
What protection comes with each booking?
Every Petme booking includes $22,000 in Protection Plan for the pet in your care, at no cost to you or the owner. The same cover applies whether you sit in Downtown or Midtown.
When is pet sitting demand highest in Tallahassee?
Demand climbs around the Florida State and Florida A&M calendars, over the winter holidays, and during the summer legislative and travel stretch when owners leave town. That pattern shapes pet sitting bookings in Tallahassee across the year. Tallahassee runs hot and muggy from June through September, with afternoon thunderstorms most days and a heat index that pushes past 104 degrees.
What do I need to start pet sitting in Tallahassee?
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 Tallahassee areas you cover.
Which dogs will I mostly look after in Tallahassee?
Owners in Tallahassee mostly keep Labrador Retriever, German Shepherd, Goldendoodle, French Bulldog, Golden Retriever. 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 Downtown?
Yes. Downtown is one of the Tallahassee 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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Dog walking jobs in Tallahassee

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

Doggy daycare jobs in Tallahassee

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

Cat sitting jobs in Tallahassee

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 Tallahassee

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