Petme · Edmonton

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

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

Verified dog and cat sitters in Edmonton. 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

Available pet sitters in Edmonton

Browse verified Petme sitters across Edmonton and nearby areas.

Neighbourhoods

Sitters across Edmonton

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

DowntownOld StrathconaGarneauOliverWestmountGlenoraRitchieBonnie DoonSouth EdmontonMill Woods

Pet sitting in Edmonton

where Edmonton owners book sitters, and what winter changes

Most Edmonton booking activity clusters where dog-owning households are densest and walkable: Old Strathcona, Garneau and Oliver near the university and downtown, and the established west-end pockets of Glenora and Westmount. Families in Mill Woods and South Edmonton tend to book home boarding and daycare, since longer commutes make daytime drop-ins and overnight stays the practical option. Whitemud Creek and the North Saskatchewan river valley off-leash areas are a real factor here, so it helps to flag at the meet and greet which trails your dog knows and how they handle recall.

Winter is the variable that reshapes care in Edmonton more than in almost any other major Canadian metro. Stretches below -25C are normal from December through February, so experienced sitters shorten loops, use paw balm against road salt, and lean on indoor play. If your dog struggles with the cold, our /ca/winter-paw-care-for-dogs guide and the /ca/pet-safe-ice-melt-brands list are worth reading before you book, and you can ask a sitter to follow them. On the cost side, Alberta is the one province with no provincial sales tax, so a sitter’s rate carries only 5% GST where it applies, not the 13% to 15% owners see in Ontario or the Maritimes.

The cashback maths

What you save on a typical booking

Worked example: a five-night dog boarding stay in Edmonton 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 Edmonton

Dog walkingCat sittersDrop-in visitsDoggy daycareHouse sitting

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much does a pet sitter cost in Edmonton?
Typical rates in Edmonton 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 Edmonton really vetted?
Yes. Every sitter in Edmonton 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 Edmonton?
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 Edmonton bookings?
When you complete a booking with a sitter in Edmonton, 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 Edmonton stay?
Every Petme booking in Edmonton 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 Downtown?
Yes. Edmonton sitters list weekend availability on their profiles. Filter by your dates and you only see sitters who are free on those days. Many Downtown sitters also do daily drop-ins for owners commuting downtown.
How do Edmonton sitters handle winter dog walks?
Experienced Edmonton 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.
Can I find a pet sitter in Old Strathcona or Garneau?
Yes. Old Strathcona, Garneau and the Oliver and downtown core have the most active Edmonton sitter coverage, partly because of the dense, walkable housing near the university. Filter by your dates on the app and you only see sitters who are free, then arrange a meet and greet before you confirm.
Is there extra tax added to a pet sitting booking in Edmonton?
Alberta has no provincial sales tax, so an Edmonton booking carries only 5% GST where a registered sitter charges it, lower than the 13% to 15% combined rate owners pay in most other provinces. Petme itself charges pet owners a 0% service fee, so you pay the sitter’s listed rate in CAD.
How does the vet protection work if something happens during a stay in Edmonton?
Every Petme booking in Edmonton includes up to CAD 20,000 in vet expenses at any licensed Canadian vet clinic, with no deductible. If your pet needs care during a stay, you open a ticket from inside the booking and Petme handles the claim, so the sitter is not left covering an emergency bill.

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