Petme · Bunbury

Daycare hosts in Bunbury, with no owner fee

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

Message a few verified daycare sitters in Bunbury, meet them, then book. The Protection Plan comes with every booking. Regional rates run below the capitals, and sitters often cover several surrounding towns.

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0% owner fee + cashback

$66better off on Petme

$420
On Petme$400+$20 Cashback
Typical platforms$466+$46 Owner fee · 11-15%

Petme adds 0% owner fee and pays up to 5% 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
200K+
Pet owners on the platform
4.9 / 5
Average sitter rating

Verified pet sitters in Bunbury

ID check and background check on every profile. Rates and reviews when you open one.

Georgia

Georgia

From A$25

Availability confirmed 12d ago

Reliable, loving pet sitter who treats your pets like family and your home with care. 🐾

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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.

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 Bunbury

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

Pricing

What does dog minding cost in Bunbury?

Sitters in Bunbury 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 Bunbury

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Coverage

Suburbs across Bunbury

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

South BunburyEast BunburyCarey ParkWithersDalyellupGlen IrisCollege GroveDavenportGelorupPictonUsherEaton

Bunbury

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

Bunbury sits about 175 km south of Perth on the coast of the South West, making it Western Australia's third largest city. The urban area spans from the inner suburbs of South Bunbury and East Bunbury out to newer residential estates like Dalyellup and College Grove, giving pet owners a mix of compact townhouse streets and larger family lots with gardens.

The climate is Mediterranean: dry, warm summers running from November to March and wet, mild winters from May to September. The summer heat and extended dry spells push demand for dog walkers and drop-in visits upward, particularly in the newer outer suburbs where working families commute to the city centre or to nearby industrial sites. Koombana Bay and the Leschenault Inlet reserve provide popular off-lead walking corridors close to the CBD.

Bunbury acts as the service hub for the broader South West region, drawing in residents from surrounding towns for shopping, healthcare, and work. Pet-care demand tracks the city's steady population growth, with suburbs like Dalyellup and Glen Iris generating consistent requests for boarding and house-sitting from families who travel back to Perth or interstate on weekends.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much does dog minding cost in Bunbury?
Dog minding in Bunbury 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.
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 Bunbury vetted?
Yes. Every dog minder passes identity and background checks before they can take a booking, and reviews come from real Aussie owners. Each booking includes up to A$32,000 through the Protection Plan at no extra cost.
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 far ahead should I book in Bunbury?
Availability outside the capitals is thinner, so give yourself about a week in Bunbury and arrange a meet and greet before the first booking. Holiday periods fill up first.
What if my dog does not settle?
Arrange a short trial day first. Bunbury hosts are used to it, and a meet and greet plus one half day tells you more than any profile will. If it is not a fit, you book someone else.

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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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