As a pet sitter, you go into other people’s homes to care for their pets while they’re away. This could include feeding, cleaning, playing or exercising, or staying at the home for a certain amount of time to keep the pet company.

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Q: How do I find pet sitting jobs on an app?

If you don’t have neighbors who need help with their pets, you can use a pet sitting website, like Sittercity, to find in-home pet sitting jobs. You can search for part time pet sitting jobs near you by zipcode.

Q: How do I become a pet sitter?

You don’t need to start a pet sitting business to become a pet sitter, but you can! You can set your own pet sitting rates based on the animal, your pet sitting services, and your experience. You can look for pet sitting jobs in your city by searching on Sittercity. On Sittercity you need to be at least 18 years old to create a pet sitting profile.

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$30/60 min walk
Washington, DC • 14 miles away

Need a consistent dog walker

1 pet

Dog Walking

Weekly

12:00am - 1:00am

I have one 3 year old miniature schnauzer who is extremely friendly and loving. I need someone to come and walk him on work days.

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$75/night
Fairfax Station, VA • 7 miles away

Looking for a Trusted Pet Sitter

1 pet

Overnight Pet Care

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

We’re welcoming a new Australian Labradoodle puppy home this month (Dec. 2024) and are looking for a caring, experienced pet sitter who provides in-home care in their own home when we travel.

We have several trips planned throughout the upcoming year and are hoping to find someone we can build a... More

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$30/visit
Arlington, VA • 9 miles away

Play time in backyard with Dog

1 pet

Check-Ins/Visits

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Need someone to play with Kai in the back yard for 30-60 minutes. He loves for you to hit the wiffle balls and he will chase them.

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