Petme · Cairns

Sitters with daytime spots in Cairns, with no owner fee

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

From Cairns CBD to Manunda, someone close by rather than across town. Day care in a home, not a kennel typically runs A$35-55 a day. Sitters here tend to take fewer bookings at once, which suits pets that need a slower handover.

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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
Protection Plan per booking
200K+
Pet owners on the platform
4.9 / 5
Average sitter rating

Doggy daycare available in Cairns

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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 Cairns

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

Pricing

What does dog minding 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$35

Standard per day

A$35–A$55

Typical range in Cairns

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Coverage

Suburbs across Cairns

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

Cairns CBDEdge HillManundaWestcourtMoorooboolBayview HeightsTrinity BeachSmithfieldManooraEarlville

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Are dog minders in Cairns 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 much does dog minding cost in Cairns?
Dog minding in Cairns 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.
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 a kennel or someone's home?
A home. Petme daycare in Cairns happens in the host's own house with a small number of dogs, not in a commercial kennel with runs. You see photos of the space before you book.

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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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