Petme · Castlebar

Dog boarding in Castlebar

Trusted dog boarders near Blackfort and Moneenbradagh. 0% owner fee, automatic cashback, and Protection Plan up to €20,000 for eligible vet costs.

Your dog stays overnight in a verified Castlebar sitter's home. Two walks a day, free run of the sitting room, and a photo update before bed. No kennels, no cages. Protection Plan up to €20,000.

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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%
Service fee for pet owners
€20,000
maximum toward eligible vet costs
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Neighbourhoods covered in Castlebar
4.9 / 5
Average sitter rating

Why Petme

Why dog owners in Ireland pick Petme home boarding

Verified sitters

Identity and background checks for every sitter. Real reviews from real Irish pet owners.

Protection Plan up to €20,000

The Protection Plan can contribute up to €20,000 toward eligible vet costs.

Cashback instead of fees

0% service fee for pet owners. Automatic cashback on every completed booking, paid into your Petme balance.

Sitters across Castlebar

Coverage across every neighbourhood in Castlebar and surrounding areas. Message multiple sitters in chat before you book.

Verified pet sitters in Castlebar

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

Grace

Grace

From €15

Availability confirmed 14d ago

Personalised walks to guarantee happy faces & wagging tails!

Galway
Amin Zayed

Amin Zayed

From €10

Availability confirmed 5d ago

You Treat Them Right, They will Love you Alright

Galway

Pricing

What does dog boarding cost in Castlebar?

Sitters in Castlebar set their own rates. The range below reflects typical bookings in the city. You see the exact rate before you book.

from €25
Standard per night
€25–€42
Typical range in Castlebar
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Coverage

Neighbourhoods we cover in Castlebar

Petme sitters are available across every major neighbourhood of Castlebar and surrounding areas.

BlackfortMoneenbradaghCloondeashKnockthomasBreaffyTurloughIslandeady

Castlebar

About dog boarding in Castlebar

Castlebar is the county town of Mayo, with the Mall at its centre and Lough Lannagh on its edge. Castlebar station is on the Dublin to Westport line, and the town sits on the N5, with a dual-carriageway bypass completed in 2023.

The Mall: the town-centre park, gifted to the people of Castlebar in 1922. Lough Lannagh: a lake on the edge of the town with a surfaced loop path of about 2 km and a bridge across the water. Museum Greenway: a greenway linking Castlebar with the National Museum of Country Life at Turlough.

Petme sitters in Castlebar offer overnight minding in their own homes, house sitting, walks, daycare and drop-in visits across Blackfort, Moneenbradagh, Cloondeash, Knockthomas, Breaffy, Turlough and Islandeady. Every sitter passes identity and background checks, you can arrange a free meet and greet before the first booking, and owners pay no service fee.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much do dog minders charge for boarding in Castlebar?
Home dog boarding with a minder in Castlebar typically runs €25–€42 per night, depending on the size of your dog, how many dogs you have and the time of year. August bank holiday weekend and the Christmas window sit at the top of that range.
Is dog boarding on Petme a kennel?
No. Every Petme boarder is a dog minder hosting in their own home, from Blackfort to Moneenbradagh and across Castlebar. Minders take a small number of dogs at a time, your dog sleeps indoors, and many let dogs on the sofa if that is what they are used to.
Kennels or a home dog minder in Castlebar: which suits my dog?
A kennel suits a dog that is relaxed around many other dogs and a fixed routine. A home minder suits a dog that is nervous, older, on medication or used to company, because it stays in a house with one person's attention. Meeting the minder first is the easiest way to decide.
Can I meet the dog minder in Castlebar first?
Yes. Most Irish owners arrange a free meet and greet through the Petme chat before the first stay. You drop in, your dog meets the minder, and you confirm everything in person.
Are dog minders in Castlebar verified?
Yes. Every minder passes identity and background checks. The Protection Plan can contribute up to €20,000 toward eligible vet costs.
What if my dog needs medication during a stay?
Many Petme minders give pills, drops, or insulin on schedule. Mention any medical routine in the booking request and the minder confirms before accepting.
Is there a service fee for pet owners?
No. Petme charges pet owners 0% service fee. You only pay the minder's rate, and you earn automatic cashback on every completed stay.

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Looking after pets yourself? See local rates in Castlebar, set your own hours and keep up to 90% of every booking.

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Message sitters in chat, set up a meet and greet, book inside the app. Cashback is credited automatically.

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