Petme · Lismore

Verified pet minders in Lismore, with no owner fee

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

Someone from East Lismore or South Lismore who drops in to feed and check on your pet and sends photos afterwards. Availability is thinner outside the capitals, so a meet and greet a week ahead helps.

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

Verified pet sitters in Lismore

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

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 Lismore

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

Pricing

What does pet minding cost in Lismore?

Sitters in Lismore 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 Lismore

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Service fee for you

Coverage

Suburbs across Lismore

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

East LismoreNorth LismoreSouth LismoreLismore HeightsGoonellabahGirards HillChilcotts GrassModanvilleDunoonNimbin

Lismore

Booking drop-in visits in Lismore

Lismore sits on the Wilsons River in NSW's Northern Rivers region, roughly 730 km north of Sydney and 200 km south of Brisbane. The city is the main service centre for a wide rural catchment that includes hinterland villages like Nimbin and Dunoon, and its population swells with university students attending Southern Cross University. The surrounding landscape mixes river flats, rainforest remnants and cattle country, so pet owners here tend to keep a mix of dogs, cats and farm animals.

The climate is humid subtropical, with warm summers regularly hitting 35 degrees and annual rainfall averaging around 1,300 mm. Summer humidity is high and the Wilsons River floodplain means the city has experienced repeated major flood events. Demand for pet boarding and in-home pet care rises sharply during flood evacuations and around the Christmas holiday period when residents leave town.

The city's suburbs spread across both sides of the river. Goonellabah on the higher ground to the southeast has grown steadily and holds a large share of the residential population. Chilcotts Grass, Lismore Heights and Girards Hill are established family areas close to the CBD. The hinterland villages within the LGA are rural enough that residents often rely on pet sitters willing to travel, making in-home care a practical preference over kennels.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 Lismore 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 Lismore?
Pet minding in Lismore 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.
How far ahead should I book in Lismore?
Availability outside the capitals is thinner, so give yourself about a week in Lismore and arrange a meet and greet before the first booking. Holiday periods fill up first.
Can a minder bring in the mail and bins?
Most Lismore minders will, and many owners ask for it while they travel. Put it in the booking notes so it is agreed up front rather than assumed.

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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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