Petme · New York dogs

Dog sitters near me in New York

Verified Petme dog sitters across NYC neighborhoods. Boarding, walks, daycare. 0% owner fee, up to 5% cashback, $20,000 vet protection on every booking.

New York dog owners need sitters who know the doorman building, the fifth-floor walk-up, and the off-leash hours at Central and Prospect Park. Petme covers every major NYC neighborhood: overnight boarding in the sitter's home, daily walks scheduled around your commute, doggy daycare, and drop-in visits. Up to $20,000 vet expenses covered on every booking.

Why Petme

Why New York dog owners pick Petme over Rover and Wag

New York runs on doorman buildings, walk-ups, small apartments, and constant travel. Petme is built for it: 0% owner fee saves $30 to $60 per booking vs Rover/Wag; $20,000 vet protection covers the Animal Medical Center and every NYC-area clinic; up to 5% cashback compounds across recurring weekday walks + frequent boarding.

0% service fee for pet owners

Rover and Wag stack a 5% to 11% service fee on top of the sitter's rate at checkout. Petme stacks 0%. On a $325 5-night booking, that's $35 to $50 you keep in your pocket, every booking.

$20,000 vet protection, included

Every Petme booking automatically includes up to $20,000 in vet expenses if something happens during the stay. No deductible. No upcharge. No upgrade tier. Petme coordinates with the clinic directly from inside the app.

Up to 5% cashback, automatic

When a booking completes, up to 5% lands in your Petme balance instantly. Use it toward the next booking. No expiry, no minimum, no opt-in. Rakuten-style economics applied to your pet's second home.

Verified, background-checked sitters

Every Petme sitter passes identity verification with a government ID plus a background check before going live. Reviews are open and unfiltered. New-sitter status is tagged so you can see who is established.

Same sitter, every booking

Search and rebook the same sitter directly. No matchmaking churn, no rotating strangers. Most Petme owners settle on one preferred sitter after 2 to 3 bookings and stick with them for years.

Transparent pricing, no surprises

The price you see is the price you pay. No checkout-time service fee, no extra-pet fee, no "premium support" upsell. Add-ons (extra walk, late pickup, additional pet) charge 0% owner fee too.

Side-by-side

Petme vs Rover and Wag for New York dogs

Rover and Wag
Pet owners pay a 5 to 11% service fee on top of every booking.
No cashback. Repeat bookings cost the same as the first.
Vet protection often capped at $1,000 to $5,000, with deductibles and upsells.
Matchmaking rotates through whoever is available. Same-sitter rebooking is harder.
Sitter keeps roughly 80% of the booking (Rover) or even less on Wag.
Petme
Pet owners pay 0%. The sitter sets the rate, you pay only that rate.
Up to 5% cashback on every completed booking, paid into your Petme balance instantly.
$20,000 vet protection per booking. No deductible. No upcharge. Automatic.
Search and rebook the same sitter directly. Most owners stick with one preferred sitter after 2 to 3 bookings.
Sitters keep up to 90% of every booking. Better economics, steadier supply through peak windows.

Local use cases

New York-specific dog-sitting use cases

New York has its own dog-sitting reality: doorman check-in, fifth-floor walk-ups, small apartments that need midday walks, park off-leash hours, and constant work travel. Petme is built for it.

Doorman + concierge dog walking

Upper East Side, Upper West Side, Chelsea, and Long Island City doorman buildings need the sitter on the approved-visitor list. Petme sitters handle front-desk check-in and elevator pet etiquette as routine.

Recurring midday + pre-commute walks

Small NYC apartments mean midday walks matter. Petme sitters lock in standing weekday walks scheduled around long commutes and unpredictable work hours, with a small repeat-walk discount for 3+ weekly slots.

Walk-up access for senior dogs

East Village, Williamsburg, Astoria, and Harlem walk-ups run 3 to 5 flights. Petme sitters know the routine and work out ground-floor alternatives for senior or arthritic dogs.

Park off-leash-hour walks

Central Park, Prospect Park, McCarren, and Astoria Park have early-morning off-leash hours. Petme sitters know the schedules and the busy-versus-quiet times for reactive dogs.

Constant work-travel boarding

New Yorkers travel for work constantly. Petme sitters take standing boarding for frequent flyers, and you rebook the same sitter directly every trip.

Same-sitter rebookings

Find your NYC dog sitter once, then rebook them directly every next trip. Most Petme New York relationships span 3 to 5 years. Cashback compounds across the whole relationship.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about dog sitters near you in New York

How do I find a dog sitter near me in New York?
Browse the neighborhood grid above. Petme covers every major NYC neighborhood across Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens. Tap your area, read profiles, message free, schedule a meet-and-greet, then book.
How much do dog sitters in New York cost?
Daily 30-minute walks $22 to $42, overnight boarding $55 to $120 per night, doggy daycare $45 to $75/day. Upper East Side, Chelsea, and Park Slope run premium; Astoria, Harlem, and Bushwick most affordable. Petme charges 0% owner fee on top.
Can a sitter handle my doorman building?
Yes. The sitter needs to be on the approved-visitor list at the front desk. Brief the sitter and notify your building at the meet-and-greet so check-in is smooth.
Can a sitter handle my fifth-floor walk-up?
Yes. East Village, Williamsburg, Astoria, and Harlem walk-ups are standard NYC setups. Brief the sitter on the flight count and any ground-floor alternative for a senior dog at the meet-and-greet.
Can sitters do early-morning or midday walks?
Yes, the core NYC booking pattern. Standing weekday slots lock in with a small repeat-walk discount for 3+ weekly bookings.
Can sitters take my dog to off-leash hours in the park?
Yes. Petme sitters know the early-morning off-leash hours at Central Park, Prospect Park, McCarren, and Astoria Park, and the busy-versus-quiet times for reactive dogs.
How does the 0% owner fee work?
Rover and Wag charge owners 5% to 15% on top of the sitter's rate. Petme charges 0%. You pay only the rate the sitter sets.
What does $20,000 vet protection cover for New York dogs?
Emergency care at the Animal Medical Center, BluePearl, and every licensed NYC-area clinic. Includes heat stroke, paw-pad injuries, and accidental ingestion.
Do sitters work across the boroughs?
Sitters set their own coverage radius. Most stay within a neighborhood and the adjacent ones; cross-river bookings are possible but priced for the extra travel. Pick a sitter in your own neighborhood for the lowest rate.
Which New York neighborhoods does Petme cover?
Major NYC neighborhoods including the Upper East Side, Upper West Side, Williamsburg, Astoria, Park Slope, Harlem, Chelsea, Long Island City, the East Village, Greenpoint, Bushwick, and the Financial District.

From local owners

"Same sitter three years running. Olive knows her routine, her couch, her morning walk. I never went back to a kennel."

Maria R., Brickell (3 years on Petme)

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0% owner fee. Up to 5% cashback. $20,000 vet protection on every booking. Pick your neighborhood above and book in the app.

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