Petme · Shepparton

Day care in a home, not a kennel across Shepparton and the surrounding suburbs

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

You pay the sitter's rate and nothing on top. Cashback lands automatically after every booking in Shepparton. Travel between suburbs is short, so a sitter across town is still a few minutes away.

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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
maximum toward eligible vet costs
300K+
Members on Petme
4.9 / 5
Average sitter rating

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  • 0% booking fees
  • Cashback on completed stays
  • Protection Plan up to A$32,000
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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.

Protection Plan up to A$32,000

The Protection Plan can contribute up to A$32,000 toward eligible vet costs. 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 Shepparton

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

Pricing

What does dog minding cost in Shepparton?

Sitters in Shepparton 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 Shepparton
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Coverage

Suburbs across Shepparton

Each sitter sets the area they cover across Shepparton and surrounds. Check a profile to see whether it includes your suburb.

SheppartonMooroopnaShepparton EastShepparton NorthKiallaKialla WestKialla EastGrahamvaleMooroopna NorthKarramomus

Shepparton

What to expect from sitters with daytime spots in Shepparton

Shepparton sits on the floodplain of the Goulburn River about 181 km north of Melbourne and serves as the main regional centre for the Goulburn Valley. The urban area spans both Shepparton and neighbouring Mooroopna, with residential growth spreading south into Kialla and Kialla West. Families with dogs and cats are well established across these suburbs, and the city has several veterinary clinics and an equine hospital serving the wider region.

The climate is semi-arid with hot summers where daily maximums regularly climb above 35 degrees and cool, overcast winters. Summer heat creates real demand for in-home pet care and dog walking in the cooler morning hours, while the mild autumn and spring months suit outdoor walking and boarding arrangements. Owners heading out of town during harvest season or school holidays look for reliable local sitters rather than kennels, which can fill up quickly in a city of this size.

Demand for pet sitting and dog walking is distributed across the suburban belt running from Mooroopna in the west through central Shepparton to Kialla in the south. The area has a large share of detached housing with yards, which suits dogs of all sizes. Pet owners in outlying localities like Grahamvale and Shepparton North often prefer sitters who can cover home visits rather than transporting animals long distances into town.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 Shepparton?
Dog minding in Shepparton 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 Shepparton vetted?
Yes. Every dog minder passes identity and background checks before they can take a booking, and reviews come from real Aussie owners. The Protection Plan can contribute up to A$32,000 toward eligible vet costs.
How far ahead should I book in Shepparton?
Availability outside the capitals is thinner, so give yourself about a week in Shepparton and arrange a meet and greet before the first booking. Holiday periods fill up first.
How many dogs will be there?
Home daycare in Shepparton usually means a handful of dogs, not a room of them. Each host states the number they take, and you can ask about the other dogs before you confirm.

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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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