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Sage Haus

House Manager & Pet Sitter

Lake Oswego, OR · On-site

$30 - $35/hr

Available for overnight house sitting 1 week a month, including holiday availability (Thanksgiving, Christmas, Spring Break, etc.) * Prior professional dog care experience preferred About Our Family ...

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Wag-N-Ride

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Pet Sitter/Dog Walker

Birmingham, AL · On-site

$7.25 - $15/hr

Perform overnight care and extended house sitting * Communicate effectively with clients using provided apps * Ensure cleanliness and order in pet care areas Preferred Qualifications * Entry-level ...

Sage Haus

House Manager & Pet Sitter

Lake Oswego, OR

$30 - $35/hr

Available for overnight house sitting 1 week a month, including holiday availability (Thanksgiving, Christmas, Spring Break, etc.) * Prior professional dog care experience preferred About Our Family ...

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SitGuru

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Sitter for Dogs

Quakertown, PA · Remote

$15 - $25/hr

Offering services such as pet sitting, dog walking, drop-in visits, boarding, house sitting, or other approved pet care support * Following SitGuru care expectations, safety rules, and communication ...

SitGuru

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Sitter for Dogs

Quakertown, PA · Remote

$15 - $25/hr

Offering services such as pet sitting, dog walking, drop-in visits, boarding, house sitting, or other approved pet care support * Following SitGuru care expectations, safety rules, and communication ...

The Comforted Kitty

Cat Sitter

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$100 - $1K/mo

Live-in House Sitting: up to 24 hours Requirements Must have: * 18+ with hands-on cat care experience * Smartphone with reliable internet & camera * Strong communication and professionalism Preferred:

The Comforted Kitty

Cat Sitter

Vallejo, CA · On-site

$100 - $1K/mo

Live-in House Sitting: up to 24 hours Requirements Must have: * 18+ with hands-on cat care experience * Smartphone with reliable internet & camera * Strong communication and professionalism Preferred:

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How much do house sitting jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for house sitting in the United States is $16.58, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.94 and $18.99 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a House Sitter, and why are they important?

To thrive as a House Sitter, you need strong organizational abilities, reliability, and attention to detail, though formal qualifications are rarely required. Familiarity with home security systems, basic maintenance tools, and pet care routines is often expected. Trustworthiness, clear communication, and problem-solving skills help build confidence with homeowners and effectively handle unexpected situations. These skills are crucial for ensuring the safety, upkeep, and smooth operation of the home while the owners are away.

What is the difference between House Sitting vs Pet Sitting?

AspectHouse SittingPet Sitting
CredentialsMinimal; trustworthiness and responsibilityOften requires pet care knowledge or certifications
Work EnvironmentIn client's home, maintaining householdIn client's home, focused on pet care
Employer & IndustryHomeowners, property ownersPet owners, animal care industry
Search & Comparison IntentLooking for household care servicesLooking for pet care services

House Sitting involves caring for a homeowner's property, often including basic household tasks, while Pet Sitting focuses specifically on caring for pets. Both roles are performed in the client's home, but Pet Sitting requires more animal care skills. Understanding these differences helps job seekers find the right opportunity based on their skills and interests.

What are some common challenges house sitters face, and how can they be managed effectively?

House sitters often encounter challenges such as managing unfamiliar home systems, handling unexpected maintenance issues, and adapting to varied homeowner expectations. Clear communication with homeowners about their routines, emergency contacts, and house rules is essential for a smooth experience. Being proactive—such as conducting a thorough walkthrough at the start and keeping detailed notes—helps address potential issues quickly. Flexibility and problem-solving skills are valuable, particularly when caring for pets or responding to unforeseen events like appliance malfunctions.

What is house sitting?

House sitting is a service where an individual stays in someone’s home while the owner is away, to take care of the property and often pets. Duties can include watering plants, collecting mail, performing basic maintenance, and ensuring the home appears lived-in to deter potential intruders. House sitters may stay for a few days or several months, depending on the owner's needs. This arrangement provides homeowners with peace of mind and can offer house sitters free accommodation or a small payment.
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Overnight Pet-Sitter/House-Sitter

Heaven Sent Pet Care

Wilmette, IL • On-site

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Posted 16 days ago

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Company Description
Heaven Sent Pet Care is a professional pet care company that has been serving the Evanston, Wilmette, and Kenilworth areas since 1999. We are committed to offering professional and personalized pet care services to our clients in their homes.
We are looking for dynamic, caring, and trustworthy pet lovers to join our expanding team. If you are a self-starter, able to work independently, and can manage a changing schedule, this may be the job for you! We offer flexible ongoing part-time positions that work well as supplemental income.
Job Description
Company Description
Heaven Sent Pet Care is looking for dynamic, caring, and trustworthy pet lovers to join our expanding team. We are a professional pet care company that has been serving the Evanston, Wilmette, and Kenilworth areas since 1999. We are committed to offering professional and personalized pet care services to our clients in their homes. We offer flexible ongoing positions that work well as supplemental income.
If you are a self-starter, able to work independently, and can manage a changing schedule, this may be the job for you!
Job Description
We are currently hiring for Overnight House-Sitter/Pet-Sitters. **We are especially interested in House-sitters available during our busiest time of year -- winter holiday break -- sometime between 12/23-1/2.
This position requires OVERNIGHT STAYS (sleeping over in a client's home) with the client's animals. Each overnight stay begins from the dinner period (arrival between 5-7pm) and continues until the morning period (departure between 7-9am). Please note: House-sitters are NOT able to bring guests with them into the client's home during their stay.
House-sitting includes:
  • walking the dog(s)
  • feedings
  • medications if necessary
  • maintaining each animal's routine.
  • House-sitting may also include other pet-sitting or vacation care tasks such as bringing in the mail/newspaper, plant care, cleaning up messes (ie: hairballs, accidents), and keeping the home in order while the clients are away.

Fees
The base rate paid to a house-sitter for each night of house-sitting is $32.50 for one dog and goes up from there depending on client surcharges. There are extra fees given to the house-sitter for additional animals in the home, extra visits scheduled during the daytime, and for holidays. (Potential gratuity from clients is not reflected in this rate.)
Scheduling
House-sitting jobs last anywhere from 1 night to 2 weeks. House-sitters typically will take one booking per month. They may take on more bookings depending on their availability and client requests.
House-sitters are independent contractors with Heaven Sent and are offered client "bookings" as clients schedule vacation care with us. House-sitters work on an "as-needed" basis and accept or reject each booking on an individual basis.
HolidaysOur preference is that house-sitters are available for at least 2 out of 3 of our busiest holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas/New Years, Spring Break). There is an extra surcharge paid to sitters for holiday work.
Qualifications
Qualifications
  • Background & References: You need to be at least 21 years old, able to pass a background/criminal check, and have at least 3 references.
  • Supplies & Equipment: You need to have: (1) a reliable car, (2) a computer/laptop/tablet with access to the internet, (3) a printer or access to one (4) a smartphone
  • Location: We are most interested in candidates who live in or around our service areas in Evanston, Wilmette, or Kenilworth.
  • And of course, we expect that you love animals! Working with animals can be an extremely rewarding and fun job and we are looking for candidates whose priority is providing quality care to our furry clients and their owners. You don't have to have any professional animal work experience, but we find it helpful if you've had pets of your own before.

Is this a good fit for you? We are looking for candidates who:
  • Are organized and detail-oriented.
  • Are dependable, trustworthy, timely, and professional.
  • Have great customer service and communication skills.
  • Are team players who can handle last-minute changes and requests from clients.
  • Are self-starters able to work independently and responsibly.
  • Enjoy dog-walking outside in all four seasons and the weather that comes with them! (Rain, snow, heat, cold, wind...)
  • Can make at least a 6-month commitment to working with us. We view this position as long-term supplemental income, not temporary or seasonal.

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