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Critter Sitter

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Part Time Pet Care

Yorba Linda, CA · On-site

$70 - $150/day

We are looking for a trustworthy, responsible, and compassionate Pet Sitter / Dog Walker / Overnight House Sitter. This isn't just a job--it's an opportunity to stay in lovely, comfortable homes ...

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University of Wisconsin Madison

Pet Sitter

Madison, WI · On-site

$480/day

Pet and House Sitting (short-term), Summer Off-Campus Opportunities Anticipated Start Date 6/24/26 Anticipated End Date 7/5/26 Anticipated Hours Per Week 14 Schedule: Feed Spot and set out fresh ...

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 ...

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 ...

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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How much do house sitting sitting jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for house sitting 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 some common challenges house sitters face while caring for someone else's home and pets?

House sitters often encounter challenges such as adapting to unfamiliar routines, handling unexpected home maintenance issues, and managing the unique needs of pets. Communication with homeowners is crucial to clarify instructions and preferences, especially regarding pet care, security systems, and emergency contacts. Additionally, house sitters must maintain a high level of responsibility and trustworthiness, as they are entrusted with someone's property and beloved animals, sometimes for extended periods.

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, reliability, trustworthiness, and basic home maintenance knowledge are essential qualifications. Familiarity with home security systems, pet care routines, and basic cleaning tools is often required. Excellent communication, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills help house sitters manage responsibilities and respond to unexpected situations. These skills ensure the safety and care of the property and pets, providing peace of mind to homeowners.

What are house sitting jobs?

House sitting jobs involve taking care of someone's home while they are away. Duties may include tasks like collecting mail, watering plants, feeding pets, and ensuring the property remains secure. Some house sitters also stay overnight, while others visit daily. This arrangement provides homeowners peace of mind and may offer sitters free accommodation or payment. House sitting can be a short-term or long-term commitment depending on the homeowner's needs.

What is the difference between House Sitting Sitting vs Pet Sitting?

AspectHouse Sitting SittingPet Sitting
CredentialsBasic background check, referencesBasic background check, references, pet care knowledge
Work EnvironmentHomeowner's residence, often long-termVarious homes, short-term or daily
Employer & Industry UsageHomeowners needing property carePet owners needing animal care
Search & Comparison IntentLooking for property and house care servicesLooking for animal care services

House Sitting Sitting primarily involves caring for a homeowner's property, often including tasks like mail collection and plant watering, while Pet Sitting focuses on caring for pets, including feeding, walking, and companionship. Both roles require trustworthiness and basic background checks, but Pet Sitting emphasizes animal care knowledge. Understanding these differences helps job seekers find the right opportunity based on their skills and interests.

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Infographic showing various House Sitting Sitting job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 1% As Needed, 73% Full Time, 20% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $34,486 per year, or $16.6 per hour.
Overnight Pet-Sitter/House-Sitter

Overnight Pet-Sitter/House-Sitter

Heaven Sent Pet Care

Wilmette, IL • On-site

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Re-posted 23 days ago

Job description

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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