Petme · Bathurst

Bathurst dog daycare, hosted at a sitter's home

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

Daycare in Bathurst through Petme is a day at a sitter's home, around A$35-55 per day. Sitters pass ID and background checks, and you read reviews and meet them before booking.

Find a dog minder

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.

0%
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 Bathurst

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
Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

Live in Bathurst and love animals? Become one of its first Petme sitters

Why Petme

Why Aussie owners pick Petme for dog minding

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 Bathurst

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

Pricing

What does dog minding cost in Bathurst?

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

from A$35
Standard per day
A$35–A$55
Typical range in Bathurst
0%
Service fee for you

Coverage

Suburbs across Bathurst

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

KelsoEglintonWest BathurstSouth BathurstGormans HillWindradyneLlanarthMarsden EstateAbercrombie EstateMitchell

Bathurst

About day care in a home, not a kennel in Bathurst

Bathurst sits on the Central Tablelands at 650 metres above sea level, about 200 km west of Sydney. The city has a genuine four-season climate with warm summers and cold winters, and frost is common from May through September. Pet owners here deal with cold snaps that make outdoor care challenging, and dogs with thin coats or older animals benefit from in-home boarding and drop-in visits rather than outdoor kennels during winter.

The city and its surrounding suburbs, including Kelso, Eglinton, Windradyne and South Bathurst, have a largely suburban and semi-rural character. Many households have yards and working dogs are common on the rural fringe. Demand for pet sitting and dog walking rises sharply around the Mount Panorama race events in October and April, when large numbers of locals leave town or host visitors and need pet care cover.

Bathurst is a university city with Charles Sturt University maintaining a large campus here, which means a steady population of students and young professionals who keep pets but travel regularly. The regional hospital, government services and a growing retail sector mean shift workers also rely on flexible pet care arrangements, particularly for dogs that need midday walks or company during long work hours.

More in this city

Other Petme services in Bathurst

Cat sittersDog walkersDrop-in visitsHouse sittersDog boardingBecome a pet sitter

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is this a kennel?
No. Every Petme daycare is a real home. Minders host a small number of dogs at a time, so your dog gets attention and couch time, not a kennel run.
Can I drop off the same dog every weekday?
Yes. Recurring weekday daycare is one of the most common Petme bookings. Lock in a minder you trust and book a weekly schedule.
Are dog minders in Bathurst vetted?
Yes. Every dog minder passes identity and background checks before they can take a booking, and reviews come from real Aussie owners. The Protection Plan can contribute up to A$32,000 toward eligible vet costs.
Is there a service fee for owners?
No. Petme charges pet owners 0% service fee. You only pay the minder's rate, and you earn automatic cashback on every completed booking.
How much does dog minding cost in Bathurst?
Dog minding in Bathurst runs A$35–A$55 for a full day at the minder's home. Half-day rates run A$23–A$39. Recurring weekday bookings often come with a discount.
What does a day of dog minding look like?
Drop-off in the morning, a walk, supervised play with the minder's family and any compatible dogs, lunch, a nap, an arvo walk, then pickup. You get a photo update at lunchtime so you can see how the day is going.
How far ahead should I book in Bathurst?
Availability outside the capitals is thinner, so give yourself about a week in Bathurst and arrange a meet and greet before the first booking. Holiday periods fill up first.
How many dogs will be there?
Home daycare in Bathurst usually means a handful of dogs, not a room of them. Each host states the number they take, and you can ask about the other dogs before you confirm.

Get Petme

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

Find a dog minder