Petme · Devonport

Dog boarding in Devonport, booked in the app

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

You pay the sitter's rate and nothing on top. Cashback lands automatically after every booking in Devonport. Travel between suburbs is short, so a sitter across town is still a few minutes away.

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
Protection Plan per booking
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Pet owners on the platform
4.9 / 5
Average sitter rating

Dog boarding available in Devonport

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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.

A$32,000 Protection Plan

Every booking includes up to A$32,000 in vet expenses at no extra cost and with no deductible. 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 Devonport

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

Pricing

What does dog boarding cost in Devonport?

Sitters in Devonport 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 Devonport

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Coverage

Suburbs across Devonport

Petme sitters are available across every major suburb of Devonport and surrounds.

DevonportEast DevonportMiandettaStony RiseDonSpreytonQuoibaAmblesideEugenanaLillicoTugrahForthside

Devonport

Booking boarding in a real home in Devonport

Devonport sits at the mouth of the Mersey River on Tasmania's north-west coast, making it the island's main passenger ferry port via the Spirit of Tasmania. The city is spread across both banks of the river, with the town centre on the west bank and East Devonport on the other side. Surrounding suburbs like Spreyton, Don, and Miandetta have a mix of residential and semi-rural character, with apple orchards and river trails close to the urban core.

The climate is mild and oceanic with cool winters and warm but not hot summers, averaging around 17 degrees Celsius at peak. Rain is spread across the year with July and August the wettest months. Pet owners here tend to keep dogs and cats year-round without the extreme seasonal swings seen in mainland cities, though the cooler and wetter months drive up demand for in-home pet care when owners travel or commute to Launceston and Burnie.

Devonport is Tasmania's third-largest city with a settled residential base across suburbs including Stony Rise, Quoiba, Ambleside, and Eugenana. Many households have dogs suited to the semi-rural environment, and the regular ferry traffic means pet owners frequently need sitters when crossing to the mainland. Local demand for dog walking and drop-in visits is consistent rather than strongly seasonal.

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 Devonport vetted?
Yes. Every sitter passes identity and background checks. Each booking includes up to A$32,000 through the Protection Plan at no extra cost.
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 Devonport?
Overnight dog boarding in Devonport 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 Devonport?
Availability outside the capitals is thinner, so give yourself about a week in Devonport and arrange a meet and greet before the first booking. Holiday periods fill up first.
Can I book a single night?
Yes. Plenty of Devonport bookings are one or two nights around a wedding or a weekend away, not just long holidays. Longer stays often come with a lower nightly rate, which the sitter sets.

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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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