Petme · Ottawa

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

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

Verified dog and cat sitters in Ottawa. 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 on every booking
CAD 20,000
Vet protection per booking
Up to 5%
Automatic cashback
4.9 / 5
Average sitter rating

Neighbourhoods

Sitters across Ottawa

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

ByWard MarketThe GlebeWestboroCentretownOld Ottawa SouthKanataOrleansBarrhavenVanierHintonburg

Pet sitting in Ottawa

what pet owners in Ottawa actually need to plan for

Ottawa booking patterns split along the city’s geography. Downtown and Centretown, ByWard Market, and the condo blocks near the Glebe and Old Ottawa South are full of public-service and tech professionals who need weekday drop-ins and dog walks while they commute, so midday slots there go fast. The suburbs tell a different story: families in Kanata, Barrhaven, and Orleans tend to book home boarding and daycare because they have the yard space and a steadier weekly routine. Filter by your dates first and you only see sitters who are genuinely free.

Winter is the planning factor that catches new owners off guard. Ottawa runs cold and snowy for months, and road salt on sidewalks is hard on paws, so it helps to talk through ice-melt routes, paw balm, and shorter loops at the meet and greet. The /ca/winter-paw-care-for-dogs and /ca/pet-safe-ice-melt-brands guides cover the basics. The Rideau Canal pathways stay popular for winter walks, and experienced local sitters already know which stretches are cleared.

On cost, you pay only the sitter’s rate. Ontario’s 13% HST never lands on an owner service fee here because Petme charges pet owners 0%, and completed bookings earn up to 5% cashback into your in-app balance.

The cashback maths

What you save on a typical booking

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

Other 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 Ottawa

Dog walkingCat sittersDrop-in visitsDoggy daycareHouse sitting

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much does a pet sitter cost in Ottawa?
Typical rates in Ottawa 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 Ottawa really vetted?
Yes. Every sitter in Ottawa 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 Ottawa?
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 Ottawa bookings?
When you complete a booking with a sitter in Ottawa, 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 Ottawa stay?
Every Petme booking in Ottawa 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 ByWard Market?
Yes. Ottawa sitters list weekend availability on their profiles. Filter by your dates and you only see sitters who are free on those days. Many ByWard Market sitters also do daily drop-ins for owners commuting downtown.
Can sitters access my Ottawa condo?
Yes. Most Ottawa owners arrange a building visitor pass or concierge handoff during the meet and greet. Share the sitter’s Petme profile and ID with your concierge ahead of time.
How do Ottawa sitters handle winter dog walks?
Experienced Ottawa 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 the Ottawa suburbs like Kanata or Barrhaven?
Yes. Petme lists sitters across Ottawa’s suburbs, including Kanata, Barrhaven, and Orleans, alongside the central neighbourhoods. Filter by your postal area and dates so you only see sitters who are nearby and free. Suburban sitters often have yard space, which suits home boarding and daycare for dogs.
is there midday dog walking near downtown Ottawa for commuters?
Yes. Midday drop-ins and walks are common in Centretown, ByWard Market, and the Glebe, where many owners work downtown or in the public service. Sitters list weekday availability on their profiles, so you can book a recurring midday slot. You see the exact rate before booking, with 0% owner fee added on top.
does winter weather affect dog walking bookings in Ottawa?
Ottawa winters are long and cold, so good sitters adjust to the conditions rather than skipping walks. Talk through paw balm, pet-safe ice melt, and shorter cold-day loops at the meet and greet. Every booking still includes up to CAD 20,000 in vet expenses at a licensed Canadian clinic if something goes wrong.

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