Find a sitter for your pet in Calgary

Your first booking

$66

3 visits

$1.98 back

Every booking after

$64.02

~~was $66~~ for 3 visits

6 bookings like this cost you $386.10 on Petme and $439.56 on typical platforms.

You pay $53.46 less with Petme

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Example: 6 bookings of 3 visits at $66 each. Cashback up to $20 per booking. Typical platforms add an 11-15% fee for owners on every booking. This example uses 11%. Example close to what Petme sitters charge.

0% owner fee. Automatic cashback. Protection Plan up to CAD 32,000 for eligible vet costs.

Verified dog and cat sitters in Calgary. No service fee for pet owners, automatic cashback into your in-app balance, and up to CAD 32,000 through the Protection Plan for eligible vet costs.

Owner fee on every booking

CAD 32,000

maximum toward eligible vet costs

Cashback

Automatic, every booking

4.9 / 5

Average sitter rating

Verified pet sitters in Calgary

ID check and background check on every profile. Rates and reviews when you open one.

Marie Nachtergael

Availability confirmed 4d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

Your Furry Friends Are in Good Paws!🐾

Calgary

From CA$15

Anna

Availability confirmed 6d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

Experienced, Compassionate Pet Care Tailored to Your Dog

Calgary

From CA$20

Chelsea Mcdermott

Availability confirmed 8d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

Reliable student with flexible daytime hours & open weekends! With available for mid-day walks, playtimes, and last-minute check-ins!

Calgary

From CA$20

Sandy

Availability confirmed yesterday

Usually replies within a few hours

dogs love me!

Calgary

From CA$10

Meadow

Availability confirmed today

Usually replies within a few days

Animal lover 🐾

Calgary

From CA$17

Krystal

Availability confirmed 5d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

🐾 A lifelong dog lover with 16 years of experience and a whole lot of love to give! I care for every fur baby like they’re my own, making sure they feel safe, loved, and cared for. Whether it’s a 30-

Calgary

From CA$6

Xanthe

Availability confirmed 4d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

New to Canada, but not new to pet sitting!

Calgary

From CA$20

Danika

Availability confirmed 6d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

A twenty year old with two crazy pets. I love caring for animals and spending time outside!

Calgary

From CA$20

Kali

Availability confirmed 13d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

I have no payed experience pet sitting, but I've had dogs and cats in my life. I love animals and will love to look after your furry friends/family members, maybe even groom/brush them if it's wanted!

Calgary

From CA$15

AErin 🐾💜

Availability confirmed 3d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

Exclusive one‑dog‑only care with a focus on safety, comfort, and routine. 🐾

Calgary

From CA$25

Aashika Lobo

Availability confirmed 4d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

Reactive dogs and all puppies welcome!

Calgary

From CA$30

Grace Rhoten

Availability confirmed 6d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

I love all fluffy, slithery, slimy, feathery creatures, and I’m available at your convenience! I’m excited to meet your wonderful friends <3

Calgary

From $15

Diego Diaz

Availability confirmed 2d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

Experienced pet lover dedicated to safe, loving care Reliable, caring, and passionate about your pets 🐾

Calgary

From CA$18

Chantelle

Availability confirmed 6d ago

Usually replies within an hour

I am a dog lover with experience caring for family and friends’ pets. I’m active, responsible, and would love to give your pup a fun walk.

Calgary

From CA$10

Alicia

Availability confirmed 4d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

here to be your pets bestie while your away :) making sure they are happy, healthy and well care for.

Calgary

From CA$20

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 cashback into an in-app balance, and the Petme Protection Plan can contribute up to CAD 32,000 toward eligible vet costs 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.

	Typical platforms	Petme
Sitter rate (5 nights × CAD 50)	CAD 250	CAD 250
Pet-owner service fee	CAD 38–50	CAD 0
Booking subtotal	CAD 288–300	CAD 250
Cashback into your balance	CAD 0	−CAD 12.50
Effective cost	CAD 288–300	CAD 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 typical 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.

Emergency vet costs limited or behind a paid tier.

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 32,000 through the Protection Plan for eligible vet costs.

Verified sitter profiles, in-app chat, no third-party ad tracking on booking pages.

Protection and cashback

Protection and cashback, automatic

Protection Plan up to CAD 32,000

The Protection Plan can contribute up to CAD 32,000 toward eligible vet costs 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

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 walking Cat sitters Drop-in visits Doggy daycare House 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 cashback 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?

The Protection Plan can contribute up to CAD 32,000 toward eligible vet costs at any licensed Canadian vet clinic. See the Protection Plan terms for what qualifies and how to submit a request.

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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