Petme · Richmond

Protection Plan up to CAD 32,000 for eligible vet costs

No service fee for owners. 4.9 out of 5 average sitter rating.

Verified dog and cat sitters in Richmond. 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.

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0% owner fee + cashback

$59better off on Petme

$420
On Petme$407+$13 Cashback
Typical platforms$466+$46 Owner fee · 11-15%

Petme adds 0% owner fee and pays 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 32,000
maximum toward eligible vet costs
Cashback
Automatic, every booking
4.9 / 5
Average sitter rating

Verified pet sitters in Richmond

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

Tanya Zuniga

Tanya Zuniga

From CA$25

Availability confirmed today

Your Dog’s New Best Friend 🐾 | Experienced, Caring & Trustworthy.

Richmond
Lena

Lena

From CA$35

Availability confirmed 9d ago

Flexible, reliable and excited to meet your pet! 😊

Vancouver
Rebecca

Rebecca

From CA$15

Availability confirmed 5d ago

🩷🐶🐾🐱🩷

Vancouver
Mikayla Kearney

Mikayla Kearney

From CA$15

Availability confirmed today

🐾 Your dog’s new favourite human! I’m the kind of person who will cross the street to say hello to a dog, stop a stranger, and take approximately 100 photos of every dog I meet. Basically, if there’s

Vancouver
Julia

Julia

From CA$20

Availability confirmed 10d ago

Hi, I’m Julia! Animals have always been a big part of my life, and I truly love spending time with them. I’m caring, responsible, and attentive, and I’d love to make every walk fun, safe, and enjoyabl

Vancouver
Ariel

Ariel

From CA$45

Availability confirmed 2d ago

Loving care for your pets, like family 🐾

Vancouver
Vienna

Vienna

From CA$15

Availability confirmed yesterday

Animal lover, professional cuddler, and your furry friend’s new bestie! With experience caring for both dogs and cats, volunteering at a cat shelter, and raising my own cats through their senior years

Vancouver
Kelly

Kelly

From CA$25

Availability confirmed 4d ago

I am a care taker for the Clydesdale and Draft horses at Stanley Park, I'd love to take care of your furrball!

New Westminster
William

William

From CA$15

Availability confirmed 7d ago

Experienced pet sitter & former dog daycare owner

Burnaby
Yasmin

Yasmin

From CA$15

Availability confirmed 12d ago

I provide your furbaby with the love and care they need!

Surrey
Ashley

Ashley

From CA$25

Availability confirmed 13d ago

I have been around animals my whole life, but from my adolescent years to present I have had a dog, 4 cats,snake, fish, bearded dragon and hamsters. I am a stay at home mom/wife, 3 kids 16,11&7.

Surrey
Christine

Christine

From CA$20

Availability confirmed yesterday

I love pets and have dogs for over 10 years. Would love to meet and care for your pets.

Surrey

Neighbourhoods

Sitters across Richmond

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

StevestonBrighouseCity CentreHamiltonThompsonRiverdale

The cashback maths

What you save on a typical booking

Worked example: a five-night dog boarding stay in Richmond at CAD 50 per night.

Typical 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 balanceCAD 0−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.
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

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 Richmond

Dog walkingDrop-in visitsDoggy daycareHouse sitting

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much does a pet sitter cost in Richmond?
Typical rates in Richmond 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 Richmond really vetted?
Yes. Every sitter in Richmond 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 Richmond?
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 Richmond bookings?
When you complete a booking with a sitter in Richmond, 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 Richmond 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 Steveston?
Yes. Richmond sitters list weekend availability on their profiles. Filter by your dates and you only see sitters who are free on those days. Many Steveston sitters also do daily drop-ins for owners commuting downtown.

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