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Petme is the only platform with a real social feed for pet sitters. Post your story, your pets, your wins, and watch 250,000+ members discover you, follow you, and book you. With us, pet parents can see the real person behind the profile. That's why sitters on Petme get booked 2x more.
Why Join Petme
Everything you need to succeed
We provide the tools, support, and protection you need to build a thriving pet care business.
Flexible Schedule
Work when you want. Accept bookings that fit your lifestyle. No minimum hours required.
Petme Protection
The Petme Protection Plan offers up to AED 83,000 for eligible vet costs. Care for pets with confidence.
Easy Booking System
Our app handles messaging, payments, and scheduling. Focus on what you do best: pet care.
Local Visibility
Get discovered by pet owners in your area. Our search helps clients find the perfect sitter.
Fast Payments
Get paid within 2 business days after each booking. Keep up to 90% of every booking.
Getting Started
How it works
From sign up to your first booking in just a few simple steps.
1
Create Your Profile
Download the app, add photos, write your bio, and select the services you want to offer.
2
Get Verified
Complete our verification process. Once approved, your profile goes live.
3
Set Your Services
Choose your rates, availability, and the types of pets you're comfortable caring for.
4
Start Earning
Accept booking requests, provide great care, and build your client base.
Earnings Calculator
See what you could earn
Adjust the sliders to estimate your potential monthly earnings.
Based on typical boarding rates in United Arab Emirates
Estimated Monthly Earnings
AED6,928
per month
Per pet rate: nearly half of our clients have multiple pets
Rate per nightAED200
Bookings per Week8
Weeks per month4.33
Monthly totalAED6,928
Actual earnings depend on your rates, services offered, location, and availability. Many sitters earn more by offering multiple services.
Pet sitting in United Arab Emirates
Explore all the pet care opportunities across United Arab Emirates. See local rates, find pet owners near you, and join a thriving community of pet lovers.
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Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions
How do I get started as a pet sitter?
Download the Petme app, create your profile with photos and a bio, set your services and rates, then submit for review. Once approved, you'll start receiving booking requests from pet owners near you.
How much can I earn as a pet sitter in the UAE?
Earnings depend on the services you offer and your availability. On Petme, dog walking runs about AED 50 to 120 per walk and overnight boarding about AED 80 to 200 per night. Many active sitters build a few thousand dirhams a month, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.
What qualifications do I need?
You need to be 18 or older, pass our identity verification, and have a genuine love for animals. Professional experience helps, but we welcome passionate pet lovers who can provide excellent care. You'll complete our pet safety guidelines as part of setup.
How and when do I get paid?
Payments are processed automatically after each completed booking. Funds reach your UAE bank account within a few business days. You keep up to 90% of every booking.
What if something goes wrong during a booking?
Every booking includes Petme Protection, which covers veterinary expenses up to AED 83,000 in case of accidents or illness during care. Our support team is available around the clock to help with any issues.
Can I choose which bookings to accept?
Absolutely. You have full control over your schedule, the types of pets you care for, and which booking requests you accept. You can set preferences for pet size, species, and specific requirements.
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At a glance
What you need to know about pet sitting on Petme in United Arab Emirates
Petme is a marketplace for pet sitters, dog walkers, and in-home boarders. Sitters keep up to 90% of every booking, choose their own schedule, and the Petme Protection Plan is available for eligible vet costs.
Why Petme
Why sitters choose Petme
A platform built around sitter earnings, schedule control, and the Protection Plan for eligible vet costs.
Keep up to 90% of every booking
You keep up to 90% of every booking, one of the strongest take-home rates in the industry.
Protection Plan for eligible vet costs
The Petme Protection Plan can contribute toward eligible vet costs if a pet has an accident or emergency during a stay. No separate purchase.
Set your own schedule
Accept only the bookings you want. Pause your profile any time. No minimum hours, no schedule lock-in.
Paid in 2 business days
Payouts are automatic after each completed booking and land in your bank account within two working days.
ID-verified marketplace
Every sitter and owner is ID-checked before going live, which keeps the platform trusted and bookings flowing.
Apply in 5 minutes
Download the app, build your profile, and submit ID verification.
Earnings
How much pet sitters earn
Earnings depend on the services you offer, your location, and how many bookings you accept. Most active Petme sitters earn between AED500 and AED2,000 per month; full-time sitters in major cities regularly clear AED3,000+. You keep up to 90% of every booking - Petme's service fee is one of the lowest in the industry.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Everything sitters ask before applying: earnings, requirements, payouts, and how Petme differs from typical platforms.
How do I get started as a pet sitter?
Download the Petme app, create your profile with photos and a bio, set your services and rates, then submit for review. Once approved, you'll start receiving booking requests from pet owners near you.
How much can I earn as a pet sitter in the UAE?
Earnings depend on the services you offer and your availability. On Petme, dog walking runs about AED 50 to 120 per walk and overnight boarding about AED 80 to 200 per night. Many active sitters build a few thousand dirhams a month, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.
What qualifications do I need?
You need to be 18 or older, pass our identity verification, and have a genuine love for animals. Professional experience helps, but we welcome passionate pet lovers who can provide excellent care. You'll complete our pet safety guidelines as part of setup.
How and when do I get paid?
Payments are processed automatically after each completed booking. Funds reach your UAE bank account within a few business days. You keep up to 90% of every booking.
What if something goes wrong during a booking?
Every booking includes Petme Protection, which covers veterinary expenses up to AED 83,000 in case of accidents or illness during care. Our support team is available around the clock to help with any issues.
Can I choose which bookings to accept?
Absolutely. You have full control over your schedule, the types of pets you care for, and which booking requests you accept. You can set preferences for pet size, species, and specific requirements.
Is Petme legit?
Yes. Petme is an established pet sitting marketplace with 250,000+ members using the platform, every sitter is ID-verified, and the Petme Protection Plan offers up to 20,000 for eligible veterinary costs, subject to its terms. Petme operates in the US, UK, Canada, Australia, and across the EU.
How is Petme different from Rover or Wag?
Petme is built around social profiles, not just star ratings, so pet owners get to know who you really are before booking. Sitters keep up to 90% of every booking (Rover and Wag take a higher cut), and the Petme Protection Plan is not paid for separately.
How fast do payouts arrive?
Payouts are released automatically after each completed booking and reach your bank account within 2 business days.
Can I pet sit part-time or as a side hustle?
Yes. There is no minimum number of hours and no schedule lock-in. You set your availability, accept only the bookings you want, and can pause your profile any time.
The platform
About Petme
Petme is a social-first pet sitting marketplace operating in the US, UK, Canada, Australia, the UAE, and across the EU. Owners see who their sitter really is through social profiles before they book - not just a star rating. The platform serves 250,000+ members with an average sitter rating of 4.9 out of 5.
Locations
Apply in your country
Local pages with country-specific rates, requirements, and recruitment details.
Pet Sitting Jobs UAE
Boarding, daycare, drop-ins, cat sitting, and walking. AED 50 to 250 per booking in Dubai.
Dog Walking Jobs UAE
AED 50 to 120 per walk. Set your own routes and hours across Dubai.
Dog Boarding in the UAE
Holiday boarding at a sitter's home, not a kennel. 0% owner fee, AED 83,000 Protection Plan.
Cat Sitters UAE
In-home drop-in cat visits across Dubai. 0% owner fee, AED 83,000 Protection Plan.