Petme · Gladstone

Doggy daycare in Gladstone

0% owner fee. Cashback on every booking. A$20,000 vet protection included.

Drop your dog at a verified sitter's home in Gladstone for the workday. Walks, group play, naps on the couch, and a photo update at lunchtime. A$20,000 vet protection on every booking.

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
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Average sitter rating

Doggy daycare available in Gladstone

Browse verified Petme sitters near Gladstone Central, West Gladstone, South Gladstone, and more

Why Petme

Why Aussie dog owners pick Petme daycare

Verified sitters

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

A$20,000 vet protection

Every booking includes up to A$20,000 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 Gladstone

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

Pricing

What does doggy daycare cost in Gladstone?

Sitters in Gladstone 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 Gladstone

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Coverage

Suburbs across Gladstone

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

Gladstone CentralWest GladstoneSouth GladstoneClintonKin KoraNew AucklandTelinaToolooaBarney PointGlen EdenCallemondahBoyne Island

Gladstone

About doggy daycare in Gladstone

Gladstone sits on the central Queensland coast about 550 km north of Brisbane, built around one of Australia's busiest multi-commodity ports. The city is compact but spread across several distinct residential pockets: Kin Kora and New Auckland to the west, Clinton and Glen Eden to the south-west, and older inner suburbs like West Gladstone and Barney Point closer to the waterfront. Many households in port-adjacent and industrial-shift worker families benefit from flexible pet care, as roster-based work patterns mean dogs and cats regularly need cover during irregular hours.

The climate is subtropical with a wet season from roughly October to March and a dry, mild winter from April to September. Summer heat and humidity make mid-day dog walking uncomfortable, so early morning and late afternoon walks are the norm for most of the year. Lake Awoonga, Spinnaker Park along the harbour foreshore, and Webb Park (which has a dedicated dog exercise area and obstacle course) are popular spots for owners and their dogs. Nearby Boyne Island and Tannum Sands also attract residents on weekends, which drives demand for short overnight pet-sitting bookings.

Pet care demand in Gladstone tracks the city's fly-in fly-out and shift-work workforce. Owners travelling for work stints or FIFO rotations regularly need trusted sitters for dogs and cats. The relatively small city size means word-of-mouth matters, and verified local sitters who cover suburbs like Telina, Toolooa, and Callemondah are consistently in demand across the year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much does doggy daycare cost in Gladstone?
A full daycare day in Gladstone costs A$35–A$55. Half-day rates run A$23–A$39. Discounts often apply for recurring weekday bookings.
What does a daycare day look like?
Drop-off in the morning, a walk, supervised play with the sitter's family and any compatible dogs, lunch, a nap, an arvo walk, then pickup. You get a midday photo update.
Is this a kennel?
No. Every Petme daycare is a real home. Sitters host a small number of dogs at a time, so your dog gets attention, 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 sitter you trust and book a weekly schedule.
Are daycare sitters in Gladstone vetted?
Yes. Every sitter passes identity and background checks. Each booking includes up to A$20,000 in vet cover at no extra cost.
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.

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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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