Petme · Cairns

Drop-in pet visits in Cairns

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

A verified Petme sitter visits your home in Cairns once or twice a day. Feeding, fresh water, walks, play, litter, and a photo update after every visit. A$32,000 Protection Plan on every booking.

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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
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 drop-ins

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 drop-in visits 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

How much does a drop-in visit cost in Cairns?
A 30-minute drop-in visit in Cairns costs A$22–A$35. Longer 60-minute visits run A$30–A$47. Same-day and late-evening visits may carry a small premium.
What does the sitter 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.
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 daily visits (morning and arvo) is one of the most common bookings for cats and indoor dogs when owners travel.
Are drop-in sitters in Cairns vetted?
Yes. Every sitter passes identity and background checks. 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 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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