Petme · Port Macquarie

Doggy daycare in Port Macquarie, booked in the app

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

Daycare hosts pass identity and background checks before they go live, and reviews come only from owners who actually booked. Availability is thinner outside the capitals, so a meet and greet a week ahead helps.

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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 Port Macquarie

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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 Port Macquarie

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

Pricing

What does dog minding cost in Port Macquarie?

Sitters in Port Macquarie 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 Port Macquarie

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Coverage

Suburbs across Port Macquarie

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

Port Macquarie CBDFlynns BeachShelly BeachLighthouse BeachLake CathieBonny HillsSettlement PointLake InnesThrumsterNorth ShoreWauchopeSancrox

Port Macquarie

How doggy daycare works in Port Macquarie

Port Macquarie sits at the mouth of the Hastings River on the Mid North Coast, about 390 km north of Sydney. The city has a humid subtropical climate with warm summers, mild winters and high year-round rainfall, which means dogs need regular walks regardless of season and outdoor cats tend to roam widely across the coastal scrub and riverside bushland.

The urban area spreads across a mix of coastal suburbs like Flynns Beach, Shelly Beach and Lighthouse Beach, riverside pockets around Settlement Point and North Shore, and newer inland estates at Thrumster and Lake Innes. Many households keep large dogs suited to the outdoor lifestyle, and the growing retiree population creates steady demand for pet care when owners travel.

Seasonal peaks run over summer when Sydney families holiday in Port Macquarie and leave pets at home, and again over the Christmas-New Year period. The proximity to national parks and the beach means local sitters are often comfortable with active breeds and water dogs.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 Port Macquarie 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 Port Macquarie?
Dog minding in Port Macquarie 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.
How far ahead should I book in Port Macquarie?
Availability outside the capitals is thinner, so give yourself about a week in Port Macquarie 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. Port Macquarie 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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