Petme · Newcastle

Drop-in visits in Newcastle CBD, Cooks Hill and the rest of Newcastle

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

The Protection Plan covers up to A$32,000 of emergency vet expenses per booking, at no extra cost. You pay for pet minding and that is it. Sitters here cover a wider radius than in the capitals, so book a little further ahead.

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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 Newcastle

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

Iris

Iris

From A$20

Availability confirmed 5d ago

23-year-old Dutch student looking to walk dogs and spend some time with furry friends.

Birmingham Gardens

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 Newcastle

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

Pricing

What does pet minding cost in Newcastle?

Sitters in Newcastle 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 Newcastle

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Coverage

Suburbs across Newcastle

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

Newcastle CBDNewcastle EastCooks HillThe JunctionMerewetherHamiltonNew LambtonMayfieldStocktonCharlestownAdamstownWickham

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Are pet minders in Newcastle 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 Newcastle?
Pet minding in Newcastle 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.
How far ahead should I book in Newcastle?
A few days is usually enough in Newcastle. Sitters here cover a wider radius than in the capitals, so a meet and greet before the first booking saves time later.
Will the same minder come each time?
Yes. You book a specific person in Newcastle, 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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