Petme · Canberra

In-home pet minding across Canberra and the surrounding suburbs

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

From Civic to Kingston, someone close by rather than across town. Short visits on a set schedule typically runs A$30-45 a visit. Supply is wide enough that you can compare two or three sitters before committing.

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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 Canberra

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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 Canberra

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

Pricing

What does pet minding cost in Canberra?

Sitters in Canberra set their own rates. The range below reflects typical bookings in the city. You see the exact rate before you book.

from A$30

Standard per visit

A$30–A$45

Typical range in Canberra

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Coverage

Suburbs across Canberra

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

CivicBraddonKingstonManukaDicksonBelconnenWodenTuggeranongGungahlinYarralumlaForrestAinslie

Canberra

What to expect from verified pet minders in Canberra

Canberra owners book Petme around the parliamentary sitting calendar more than around the school calendar. Recurring weekday walks for office-based public servants are a steady chunk of bookings, and house-sits spike when MPs and staffers travel between Canberra and home electorates.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much does pet minding cost in Canberra?
Pet minding in Canberra costs A$30–A$45 for a 30-minute drop-in visit. Longer 60-minute visits run A$38–A$57. 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 Canberra 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.
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 far ahead should I book in Canberra?
In Canberra you can usually find someone within a day or two, and there are normally several sitters close by to compare. School holidays and the Christmas to January stretch book out earliest, so lock those in further ahead.
What if my pet needs medication?
Many Canberra minders give tablets, drops or insulin. Flag it in the booking request with the dose and timing, and the minder confirms they can do it before accepting.

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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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