Petme · Toronto

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

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

Verified dog and cat sitters in Toronto. 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 Toronto

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

Liberty VillageLeslievilleThe AnnexYorkvilleThe BeachesThe JunctionKing WestRiverdaleRoncesvallesCabbagetownForest HillHigh ParkNorth York

Pet sitting in Toronto

what booking a sitter in Toronto actually involves

Most Toronto bookings come down to two things the rest of Canada worries about less: getting a sitter into your building, and what the walk looks like once they're outside. A big share of owners here live in condos across Liberty Village, King West, CityPlace, and the waterfront, so a booking usually starts with a concierge handoff or a time-limited smart-lock code rather than a key under the mat. Towers with no on-site pet relief area make a mid-day drop-in worth more than it sounds, since a dog can't wait out a full work day without an outdoor break.

The outdoor half is shaped by Toronto's geography. The ravine system threads through almost every neighbourhood, and the city records most coyote-dog encounters in and around it, with The Beaches, High Park, Riverdale, and the Don trails seeing regular activity at dawn and dusk. An experienced local walker keeps dogs leashed in those corridors and knows which loops to avoid. Winter is the other constant: road salt burns paws, so sitters here lean on pet-safe ice melt, paw balm, and shorter loops when it drops below freezing.

You pay only the rate the sitter sets, with a 0% owner fee, up to 5% cashback credited after each booking, and up to CAD 20,000 in vet protection per booking at any licensed Canadian clinic.

The cashback maths

What you save on a typical booking

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

Dog walkingCat sittersDrop-in visitsDoggy daycareHouse sitting

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much does a pet sitter cost in Toronto?
Typical rates in Toronto 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 Toronto really vetted?
Yes. Every sitter in Toronto 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 Toronto?
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 Toronto bookings?
When you complete a booking with a sitter in Toronto, 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 Toronto stay?
Every Petme booking in Toronto 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 Liberty Village?
Yes. Toronto sitters list weekend availability on their profiles. Filter by your dates and you only see sitters who are free on those days. Many Liberty Village sitters also do daily drop-ins for owners commuting downtown.
Can sitters access my Toronto condo?
Yes. Most Toronto 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 Toronto sitters handle winter dog walks?
Experienced Toronto 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.
Are sitters in Toronto aware of coyote sightings?
Yes. Toronto sitters know the trail and park areas with documented coyote activity, keep dogs leashed in those zones, and know what to do during an encounter. Share any local routes you want sitters to avoid.
how much does a dog sitter cost in Toronto?
Across Canada, dog boarding typically runs CAD 40 to 85 a night, dog walks CAD 18 to 32 each, and drop-in visits CAD 18 to 38, with major metros like Toronto sitting at the top of those ranges. Sitters set their own rates and the exact price shows on each profile before you book. Petme charges pet owners a 0% fee, so you pay the rate the sitter lists with no platform markup on top.
can I find a sitter in a downtown Toronto condo building?
Yes. Petme has heavy sitter coverage in condo-dense areas like Liberty Village, King West, CityPlace, and the waterfront, where the standard setup is a concierge handoff or a smart-lock code arranged at the meet and greet. Confirm your building's pet rules and any visitor-pass requirement first, since some towers cap pet weight or restrict common-area access.
do Toronto sitters know how to handle coyote areas and winter walks?
Experienced Toronto walkers keep dogs leashed near the ravine system and parks like High Park, The Beaches, and the Don trails where the city logs coyote activity, and they avoid dawn and dusk loops in those zones. In winter they use pet-safe ice melt, paw balm against road salt, and shorter routes in deep cold. Raise your dog's routes and cold tolerance at the meet and greet.

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