Petme · Cairns

Find someone in Cairns who comes by twice a day

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

Pet minders with real reviews from Cairns owners. No subscription, no owner fee, cashback on every booking. 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

Drop-in visits available in Cairns

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Why Petme

Why Aussie owners pick Petme for pet 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 pet 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$22

Standard per visit

A$22–A$35

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

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 pet minding cost in Cairns?
Pet minding in Cairns costs A$22–A$35 for a 30-minute drop-in visit. Longer 60-minute visits run A$30–A$47. Same-day and late-evening visits may carry a small premium.
What does a pet minder do during a visit?
Feed, fresh water, a short walk or play time, litter or toilet break, a quick health check, and a photo update before they lock up. You set the routine in your booking request and the minder follows it.
How does the sitter get into my place?
You arrange key handover or a lockbox at the meet and greet. Plenty of owners use smart locks; the sitter confirms before every visit.
Can I book two visits a day?
Yes. Two visits a day, morning and arvo, is the most common booking for cat minding and for indoor dogs while owners are away. Set both times in your booking request.
Are pet minders in Cairns vetted?
Yes. Every pet minder passes identity and background checks, and reviews come from real Aussie owners. Each booking includes up to A$32,000 through the Protection Plan at no extra cost.
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.
How many visits a day do most owners book?
One or two is typical in Cairns. Cats and settled adult dogs usually manage on one visit; puppies, older pets and anything on medication normally need two or more spaced through the day.

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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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