Pet care for expats
Pet care for the expat community in the Netherlands
English-speaking sitters, transparent pricing, no booking fee. Built for the half-million expats in the Netherlands who want pet care without a Dutch language barrier.
Find an English-speaking sitterBuilt for the international community
English-fluent sitters
Filter sitter profiles by languages spoken. Most Dutch metro sitters speak English fluently.
0% booking fee, automatic vet protection
No surprise fees, no Dutch pet insurance required. Every booking includes 20,000 euro in vet coverage.
Built for travel-heavy schedules
From two-day work trips to four-week home visits. Book recurring sitters who already know your pet.
Frequently asked questions
Are Petme sitters in the Netherlands fluent in English?
Most Petme sitters in Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Utrecht, The Hague, and Eindhoven speak English fluently. Filter sitter profiles by languages spoken to narrow down to English-speaking sitters with confidence.
I just moved to the Netherlands with my pet. Where do I start?
Start by registering your pet with a local vet (dierenarts). The Petme app shows English-speaking vets near you. Then book a meet-and-greet with a local sitter so you have backup care in place before your first work trip.
Do I need Dutch pet insurance?
Optional but recommended. Standard Dutch pet insurance costs 20 to 50 euro per month. Every Petme booking also automatically includes 20,000 euro in vet protection at no extra cost. Many expats start with Petme coverage only.
How does Petme compare to Pawshake for expats?
Both platforms operate in the Netherlands. Petme charges owners 0% booking fee versus the 15 to 22 percent commission added by competitors. Petme also automatically includes 20,000 euro vet protection on every booking. The sitter community on Petme skews younger and more English-fluent in the major Dutch metros.
Can I find a sitter who handles airport pickup or drop-off for relocations?
Yes. Some sitters offer airport pickup as an add-on, particularly in Amsterdam and Schiphol-area neighborhoods. Mention airport coordination in the booking request to filter for sitters offering it.