Petme · Melbourne

Verified pet minders in Melbourne you meet before you book

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

Pet minders pass identity and background checks before they go live, and reviews come only from owners who actually booked. Commutes are longest in the big capitals, which is why fixed midday bookings are most common here.

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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.

0%
Service fee for pet owners
A$32,000
maximum toward eligible vet costs
300K+
Members on Petme
4.9 / 5
Average sitter rating

Verified pet sitters in Melbourne

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

Heidi O

Heidi O

Availability confirmed 4d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

Lifelong animal lover with over 9 years of hands-on experience!

Melbourne
From A$20
Charlotte

Charlotte

Availability confirmed 6d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

Animal lover | Melbourne (Collingwood, Fitzroy and surrounding suburbs)

Collingwood
From A$30
Jameson Butler

Jameson Butler

Availability confirmed 11d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

Moved to Melbourne two years ago and really miss spending time with furry friends! I absolutely love dogs and cats and would love to help where I can!

St Kilda
From A$15
Mel Taylor

Mel Taylor

Availability confirmed 2d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

Mature, reliable couple with lots of happy customers

Melbourne
From A$15
Stacey

Stacey

Availability confirmed yesterday

Usually replies within a few hours

Every pup deserves to feel like the main character

Melbourne
From A$30
Milena Peña

Milena Peña

Availability confirmed 8d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

I’m a caring, responsible and trustworthy person who genuinely loves animals. I enjoy spending time with pets, taking them for walks, playing with them and making sure they feel safe, happy and comfor

Melbourne
From A$10

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.

Protection Plan up to A$32,000

The Protection Plan can contribute up to A$32,000 toward eligible vet costs. 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 Melbourne

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

Pricing

What does pet minding cost in Melbourne?

Sitters in Melbourne 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 Melbourne
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Coverage

Suburbs across Melbourne

Each sitter sets the area they cover across Melbourne and surrounds. Check a profile to see whether it includes your suburb.

Melbourne CBDFitzroyCarltonRichmondSt KildaSouth YarraBrunswickFootscrayHawthornNorthcotePrahranDocklandsEastern suburbsSouth EastWestern suburbs

Melbourne

Drop-in visits in Melbourne, explained

Melbourne pet owners book differently to the rest of the country. More walks, more doggy daycare, fewer overnight stays, and a heavy bias toward inner-north suburbs where apartment living is the norm and most owners need a weekday walker.

AFL grand final week, the Spring Carnival, and Christmas are the three demand spikes. Sitters in Brunswick, Northcote, and Fitzroy fill up first; book at least six weeks ahead for the December–January peak.

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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 Melbourne vetted?
Yes. Every pet minder passes identity and background checks, and reviews come from real Aussie owners. The Protection Plan can contribute up to A$32,000 toward eligible vet costs.
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 Melbourne?
Pet minding in Melbourne 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.
How far ahead should I book in Melbourne?
In Melbourne 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 Melbourne 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.
Can I book a sitter in the Eastern suburbs, South East and Western suburbs?
Yes, when a sitter's service area covers your suburb. Each Melbourne sitter on Petme sets the area they travel to or host from, and their profile shows it. Search from your own suburb in the app to see who covers it before you message anyone.

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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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