Pet Sitting Jobs in Torrance

Look after pets in Torrance and keep up to 90%

Owners across Torrance near Old Torrance and Hollywood Riviera book walks, drop-ins, daycare and boarding. 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
$78+
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 Torrance

Torrance runs a warm-summer Mediterranean climate moderated by the ocean a mile away: a mean high near 72 degrees, a mean low near 54, and only about 12 inches of rain a year. Summers are warm but dry, and the marine layer keeps mornings grey into June. Walking is comfortable in every month, which is why demand here is steady rather than seasonal.

When demand peaks

South Bay commuter demand carries the workweek: Torrance Memorial, American Honda and Robinson Helicopter anchor a large on-site employer base about 20 miles from Downtown Los Angeles, and long commutes are what create midday walk and drop-in bookings. Torrance also has the second-largest concentration of Japanese ancestry of any US city after Honolulu, and extended family travel to Japan produces long-stay boarding through summer and around the New Year.

Know your Torrance areas

Most bookings cluster Old Torrance to the Hollywood Riviera. Owners look for sitters who know the area and can reach them without a long trip.

Breeds you will meet in Torrance

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

Rates in Torrance

Choose your services, set your own rates

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

Dog walking

$20 to $33 per 30 to 60 minute walk

Drop-in visits

$21 to $34 per 20 to 30 minute visit

Doggy daycare

$32 to $52 per day

Dog boarding

$45 to $78 per night

House sitting

$45 to $78 per night

Where demand is strongest

Torrance areas that book the most

Petme bookings in Torrance come from neighborhoods like Old Torrance, Hollywood Riviera, Walteria, across walks, drop-in visits, daycare, and boarding.

California does not license pet sitters or dog walkers at state level. Torrance requires dogs to be leashed in city parks and along the Bluff and beach paths, and Los Angeles County requires current rabies vaccination and licensing. Pet-care earnings are self-employment income, reported on Schedule C against the platform's 1099.

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Why Petme

Built for sitters in Torrance

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 Torrance

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

How much can I earn as a pet sitter in Torrance?

On Petme in Torrance, dog walking at $20 to $33 per 30 to 60 minute walk, drop-in visits at $21 to $34 per 20 to 30 minute visit, doggy daycare at $32 to $52 per day, dog boarding at $45 to $78 per night, house sitting at $45 to $78 per night. You keep up to 90% of every booking.

Where is demand strongest in Torrance?

Petme bookings in Torrance come from neighborhoods like Old Torrance, Hollywood Riviera, Walteria, across walks, drop-in visits, daycare, and boarding.

Can I set my own rates and hours in Torrance?

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 Old Torrance or Hollywood Riviera. 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 Old Torrance or Hollywood Riviera.

Are pet sitting jobs hiring near me in Torrance?

Yes. Petme recruits sitters across Torrance year-round, from Old Torrance to Hollywood Riviera, 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 Torrance 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 Torrance?

It fits part-time schedules well because you are self-employed: no assigned shifts, no minimum hours, and you set your own rate. Many Torrance 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 Torrance?

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.

When is pet sitting demand highest in Torrance?

South Bay commuter demand carries the workweek: Torrance Memorial, American Honda and Robinson Helicopter anchor a large on-site employer base about 20 miles from Downtown Los Angeles, and long commutes are what create midday walk and drop-in bookings. That pattern shapes pet sitting bookings in Torrance across the year.

What do I need to start pet sitting in Torrance?

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 Torrance areas you cover.

Which dogs will I mostly look after in Torrance?

Owners in Torrance mostly keep French Bulldog, Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, Shiba Inu, Poodle. 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 Old Torrance or Hollywood Riviera?

Yes. You set which parts of Torrance you cover, so you can keep pet sitting to Old Torrance, Hollywood Riviera 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.

Nearby cities

Pet sitting jobs near Torrance

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Set your own rate. $22,000 Protection Plan on every booking, cashback that keeps your clients rebooking, and fast payouts to your bank.

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