Petme · Calgary

Find a vetted pet sitter in Calgary, 0% owner fee

0% owner fee. Automatic cashback. CAD 20,000 vet protection on every booking.

Verified dog and cat sitters in Calgary. No service fee for pet owners, automatic cashback into your in-app balance, and CAD 20,000 in vet expenses covered on every completed booking.

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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.

0%
Owner fee on every booking
CAD 20,000
Vet protection per booking
Up to 5%
Automatic cashback
4.9 / 5
Average sitter rating

Verified pet sitters in Calgary

Browse verified pet sitters in Calgary. Tap any sitter to see their services, rates and reviews.

Sydney

Sydney

sassy_spider1892

Calgary
AErin 🐾💜

AErin 🐾💜

dogpro

Calgary

Neighbourhoods

Sitters across Calgary

Petme sitters work in every Calgary neighbourhood. Common areas include:

BeltlineKensingtonInglewoodMissionBridgelandEau ClaireMount RoyalMarda LoopAuburn BaySignal Hill

Pet sitting in Calgary

what to plan for when you book a sitter in Calgary

Most Calgary bookings cluster where people walk their dogs daily: the inner-city grid around the Beltline, Mission, and Bridgeland, the shops and river paths through Kensington and Eau Claire, and the established streets of Mount Royal and Marda Loop. If you live in a newer southeast community like Auburn Bay or out toward Signal Hill, you will usually find sitters who already cover those commutes, so filter by your dates and your area rather than assuming you need to drive across the city.

The two things worth flagging to a sitter here are weather and the Stampede. Calgary winters swing hard, and a chinook can take the temperature from deep cold to above freezing in a few hours, so talk through your dog’s cold tolerance, salted-sidewalk routes, and paw care at the meet and greet. The first half of July is also the busiest stretch of the year because the Stampede pulls a lot of owners out of town, so book earlier for those dates.

For what it costs and how Petme protects the booking, owners pay a 0% service fee, earn up to 5% cashback into an in-app balance, and every stay includes up to CAD 20,000 in vet expenses at any licensed Canadian clinic. Alberta also charges only 5% GST with no provincial sales tax, the lowest combined sales tax in the country, so the price you see on a sitter’s profile is close to the price you pay.

The cashback maths

What you save on a typical booking

Worked example: a five-night dog boarding stay in Calgary at CAD 50 per night.

Fee-charging platformsPetme
Sitter rate (5 nights × CAD 50)CAD 250CAD 250
Pet-owner service feeCAD 38–50CAD 0
Booking subtotalCAD 288–300CAD 250
Cashback into your balance—−CAD 12.50
Effective costCAD 288–300CAD 237.50

Competitor column reflects platforms that charge pet owners a service fee on top of the sitter rate. Petme charges pet owners 0% and adds automatic cashback.

Comparison

Petme vs other platforms in Canada

Typical platforms
Pet owners pay a platform service fee on top of every booking.
No cashback. Repeat bookings cost the same as the first.
Limited or paywalled vet protection.
Sitter and owner data shared with third-party ad networks.
Petme
Pet owners pay 0% on Petme. The sitter sets the rate. You pay only the rate.
Automatic cashback on every completed booking, credited straight to your Petme balance.
Up to CAD 20,000 in vet expenses included on every booking. No deductible. No upcharge.
Verified sitter profiles, in-app chat, no third-party ad tracking on booking pages.

Protection and cashback

Protection and cashback, automatic

CAD 20,000 vet protection on every booking

Every booking on Petme includes up to CAD 20,000 in vet expenses if something happens during the stay. Protection is automatic, has no deductible, and applies whether you book one walk or a two-week boarding. Works at any licensed Canadian vet clinic.

Automatic cashback, no signup, no opt-in

When a booking completes, cashback is credited to your Petme balance straight away. Use it on your next booking. The more you book, the more you get back. Sitter rates stay the same.

How it works

How it works

Search by city and service

Pick your dates, choose a service, and browse verified sitters in your neighbourhood.

Message in chat, meet in person

Free meet and greet with any sitter before you book. Hand over keys, routines, and vet contacts.

Book inside the app, get cashback

Confirm the booking, the sitter is notified, and cashback lands automatically when the stay is done.

Services in this city

Services in Calgary

Dog walkingCat sittersDrop-in visitsDoggy daycareHouse sitting

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much does a pet sitter cost in Calgary?
Typical rates in Calgary are CAD 40–60 per night for dog boarding, CAD 18–28 per dog walk, and CAD 20–35 per drop-in visit. Sitters set their own rates and they’re shown on each profile.
Are sitters in Calgary really vetted?
Yes. Every sitter in Calgary passes identity verification with a government ID and a background check. First reviews are tagged so you can see how new sitters compare to established ones.
What does the 0% owner fee actually mean in Calgary?
Other platforms charge pet owners a service fee on top of the sitter’s rate at checkout. Petme charges pet owners 0%. You pay only the rate the sitter sets, in CAD.
How does the cashback work for Calgary bookings?
When you complete a booking with a sitter in Calgary, Petme credits up to 5% of the booking value into your in-app balance. Spend it on your next booking. No expiry, no minimum.
What if my pet needs a vet during a Calgary stay?
Every Petme booking in Calgary includes up to CAD 20,000 in vet expenses at any licensed Canadian vet clinic. No deductible. Open a ticket from inside the booking and we handle it.
Can I find a weekend dog walker in Beltline?
Yes. Calgary sitters list weekend availability on their profiles. Filter by your dates and you only see sitters who are free on those days. Many Beltline sitters also do daily drop-ins for owners commuting downtown.
How do Calgary sitters handle winter dog walks?
Experienced Calgary sitters use pet-safe ice melt zones, paw balm for salt and ice, and shorter loops when temperatures drop. Discuss your dog’s cold tolerance at the meet and greet.
where do most pet sitters work in calgary?
Calgary sitters concentrate in the walkable inner-city areas: the Beltline, Mission, Kensington, Bridgeland, Eau Claire, and Inglewood, plus established neighbourhoods like Mount Royal and Marda Loop. Southeast communities such as Auburn Bay and the west around Signal Hill are also covered. Filter by your dates and area to see who is free near you.
how do calgary sitters handle winter dog walks?
Experienced Calgary sitters shorten loops in deep cold, watch for salt and ice between the pads, and use paw balm or boots when needed. Chinooks can swing the temperature quickly, so agree on a cold-weather plan at the meet and greet. Petme’s winter paw care and pet-safe ice melt guides for Canada cover the details.
is it harder to book a calgary sitter during stampede week?
Early July is the busiest booking stretch in Calgary because the Stampede pulls many owners out of town for about ten days. Sitters fill up faster, so request your dates a few weeks ahead. Outside that window, availability across the Beltline, Kensington, and the southeast communities is steady year-round.

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