Petme · Gold Coast

Drop-in visits in Gold Coast, booked in the app

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

From Surfers Paradise to Burleigh Heads, 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

Verified pet sitters in Gold Coast

ID check and background check on every profile. Rates and reviews when you open one.

Laila Azzouz Gómez

Laila Azzouz Gómez

From A$25

Availability confirmed 14d ago

Professional care for your VIP (Very Important Pet) in the heart of GC 😝🥰

Gold Coast City
Jessica

Jessica

From A$25

Availability confirmed 5d ago

Hi! I'm just an animal-loving girl offering a safe, caring home away from home for your furry friend.

Willow Vale

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 Gold Coast

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

Pricing

What does pet minding cost in Gold Coast?

Sitters in Gold Coast 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 Gold Coast

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Coverage

Suburbs across Gold Coast

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

Surfers ParadiseBroadbeachBurleigh HeadsPalm BeachCoolangattaSouthportRobinaBundallMermaid BeachCurrumbinTweed HeadsHelensvale

Gold Coast

Pet minding in Gold Coast, explained

The Gold Coast runs on tourism, which means a lot of pet owners here travel for work as much as they travel for holidays. Recurring drop-in visits and house-sits dominate; full daycare is less common because most owners have backyards.

Schoolies, Commonwealth Games weekends, and Magic Millions Race Week are local demand spikes you don't see anywhere else.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 Gold Coast 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 much does pet minding cost in Gold Coast?
Pet minding in Gold Coast 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 far ahead should I book in Gold Coast?
In Gold Coast 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.
Will the same minder come each time?
Yes. You book a specific person in Gold Coast, not a roster, so the same minder does every visit in the booking and your pet is not meeting someone new each 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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