OP with an update. What I didn't say in the original post was that I was dog-sitting for a super cute dog, in a home that's MUCH nicer than mine (not a mansion or anything, just one with natural light, bathtub, dishwasher, etc.) and I was really afraid that they'd be angry I didn't tell them verbally about the ticket and not have me dog-sit anymore. I left the ticket with proof I paid it and a post-it apologizing on their desk, but didn't say anything when they came home because I was SO ashamed and angry at myself for the stupidity.

So I was worried they'd be upset that we chatted for a while about the trip they returned from and I didn't bring it up. But she just texted me now to ask me to dog-sit again next month and I am SO SO happy! Such a relief. (I will never make that parking mistake again.)

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Anonymous wrote:No, legally it’s the car owner’s responsibility.
But ethically, yes, you made the mistake.
Talk to the owners. See if they’ll split with you. Next time do not agree to move a car.

No, do not ask them to split it with you. Your mistake. You pay.

NP. I disagree.

Did the house sitters disclose this ahead of time? That you'd be responsible for moving their car, and did they share with you how best to do for the neighborhood? If the OP knew all this and agreed in advance, then they should pay. But if the owners didn't share this info in advance, I think it's on them. I've had someone hosuesit for my home, and I left detailed neighborhood parking info.

OP here. They told me ahead of time and to park in front of a specific person's driveway, that they'd cleared it with him. I chose to go around the block to a quieter/less busy street.

Last question: I will pay this ticket. Do I have to tell them? I feel so stupid.

I would tell them because it's part of their record. I can enter my car in the local database and all my parking tickets come up.

This. When we get tickets of any kind, they are associated with the license plate. Since I am the registered owner, it is my responsibility to pay those tickets (or have or ask others who I offered use of my car to do so). Given the very clear directions OP, I do think this falls to you. However, please let them know what happened so it's not a surprise when they check their MVA registration record.