Petme · Lismore

Sitters with daytime spots in Lismore, with no owner fee

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

Tell the sitter how your day runs. Whoever has your dog home before you are in Lismore follows that exact routine. 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

Verified pet sitters in Lismore

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

Mel

Mel

From A$15

Availability confirmed 7d ago

Happy furfriend sitter

South Golden Beach

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 Lismore

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

Pricing

What does dog minding cost in Lismore?

Sitters in Lismore 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 Lismore

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Coverage

Suburbs across Lismore

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

East LismoreNorth LismoreSouth LismoreLismore HeightsGoonellabahGirards HillChilcotts GrassModanvilleDunoonNimbin

Lismore

About doggy day care in Lismore

Lismore sits on the Wilsons River in NSW's Northern Rivers region, roughly 730 km north of Sydney and 200 km south of Brisbane. The city is the main service centre for a wide rural catchment that includes hinterland villages like Nimbin and Dunoon, and its population swells with university students attending Southern Cross University. The surrounding landscape mixes river flats, rainforest remnants and cattle country, so pet owners here tend to keep a mix of dogs, cats and farm animals.

The climate is humid subtropical, with warm summers regularly hitting 35 degrees and annual rainfall averaging around 1,300 mm. Summer humidity is high and the Wilsons River floodplain means the city has experienced repeated major flood events. Demand for pet boarding and in-home pet care rises sharply during flood evacuations and around the Christmas holiday period when residents leave town.

The city's suburbs spread across both sides of the river. Goonellabah on the higher ground to the southeast has grown steadily and holds a large share of the residential population. Chilcotts Grass, Lismore Heights and Girards Hill are established family areas close to the CBD. The hinterland villages within the LGA are rural enough that residents often rely on pet sitters willing to travel, making in-home care a practical preference over kennels.

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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 Lismore 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 Lismore?
Dog minding in Lismore 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 Lismore?
Availability outside the capitals is thinner, so give yourself about a week in Lismore 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. Lismore 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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