Petme · Canada
Petme vs Pawshake in Canada
A side-by-side comparison for Canadian pet owners and sitters.
Pawshake is a Belgian-founded pet sitting marketplace with a presence in major Canadian cities including Montreal, Toronto, Ottawa, Vancouver, and Winnipeg. Petme is a sitter-first alternative built around a 0% owner fee, automatic cashback, and CAD 20,000 vet protection. This is a plain-language comparison. Pawshake's specific fee percentages should be confirmed on their current pricing page.
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How each platform charges
Petme: 0% to pet owners
You pay only the sitter's rate, in CAD. Petme charges owners 0% at checkout. Sitters keep up to 90% of every booking.
Pawshake: sitter commission
Pawshake takes a commission from the sitter side (reported in the high-teens by sitters historically). Owner-side fees vary by region; check Pawshake's current pricing page.
Vet protection
What's covered
Petme: up to CAD 20,000 in vet expenses on every booking, no deductible, at any licensed Canadian vet clinic. Automatic.
Pawshake: third-party Premium Protection plan available; compare terms and exclusions on Pawshake's current policy.
Bottom line
Where each platform fits
Choose Petme if
You want 0% owner fees, automatic cashback, and the highest sitter take-home rate. Strongest in the major Canadian metros.
Choose Pawshake if
You prefer their established presence in cities where Petme is still ramping up.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is Pawshake popular in Canada?
Does Petme cover the same Canadian cities as Pawshake?
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Find a verified sitter, message in chat, book inside the app. Cashback lands automatically when the booking is done.
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