Petme · Cairns

Looking after your dog in Cairns? A sitter's home works overnight

0% owner fee. Cashback on every booking. A$32,000 Protection Plan included.

Your dog stays with a sitter overnight instead of in a kennel, at about A$40-65 per night. Petme handles booking and payment in the app and sends photo updates while you are away.

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0% owner fee + cashback

$59better off on Petme

$420
On Petme$407+$13 Cashback
Typical platforms$466+$46 Owner fee · 11-15%

Petme adds 0% owner fee and pays cashback (capped at $20 a booking). Typical platforms charge between 11% and 15% owner fees. Sitters set their own rates, so totals vary.

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Service fee for pet owners
A$32,000
maximum toward eligible vet costs
300K+
Members on Petme
4.9 / 5
Average sitter rating

Hire trusted pet sitters in Cairns

Download Petme to book a vetted sitter near you in minutes.

  • 0% booking fees
  • Cashback on completed stays
  • Protection Plan up to A$32,000
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Why Petme

Why Aussie dog owners pick Petme boarding

Verified sitters

Identity and background checks for every sitter. Real reviews from real Aussie pet owners.

Protection Plan up to A$32,000

The Protection Plan can contribute up to A$32,000 toward eligible vet costs. That covers the emergencies Aussie owners worry about most, from paralysis ticks to snake bites and summer heat.

Cashback instead of fees

0% service fee for pet owners. Automatic cashback on every completed booking, paid into your Petme balance.

Sitters across Cairns

Coverage across every suburb of Cairns and surrounds. Message a few sitters in chat before you book.

Pricing

What does dog boarding cost in Cairns?

Sitters in Cairns set their own rates. The range below reflects typical bookings in the city. You see the exact rate before you book.

from A$40
Standard per night
A$40–A$65
Typical range in Cairns
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Coverage

Suburbs across Cairns

Each sitter sets the area they cover across Cairns and surrounds. Check a profile to see whether it includes your suburb.

Cairns CBDEdge HillManundaWestcourtMoorooboolBayview HeightsTrinity BeachSmithfieldManooraEarlville

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Where does my dog stay?
At the sitter's home. Every Petme boarding sitter hosts a small number of dogs at a time, so your dog gets attention and couch time, not a kennel run.
Are boarding sitters in Cairns vetted?
Yes. Every sitter passes identity and background checks. The Protection Plan can contribute up to A$32,000 toward eligible vet costs.
Can I meet the sitter before I book?
Yes. Set up a free meet and greet through chat before the first booking. You drop off the dog, hand over food and bedding, and confirm everything in person.
What about my dog's diet and meds?
Add diet and medication notes to your booking. Sitters confirm before accepting and stick to the routine you set.
Is there a service fee for owners?
No. Petme charges pet owners 0% service fee. You only pay the sitter's rate, and you earn automatic cashback on every completed booking.
How much does dog boarding cost in Cairns?
Overnight dog boarding in Cairns costs A$40–A$65 per night. Rates vary by suburb, dog size, and length of stay. Multi-night stays often come with a discount.
How far ahead should I book in Cairns?
Availability outside the capitals is thinner, so give yourself about a week in Cairns and arrange a meet and greet before the first booking. Holiday periods fill up first.
Is this someone home or a kennel?
A home. Boarding on Petme in Cairns means your dog stays in the sitter's own house with a small number of dogs, sleeps inside, and keeps something close to a normal household routine. There are no runs and no concrete.

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Message a few sitters in chat, set up a meet and greet, book inside the app. Cashback is credited automatically.

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