Is Petme available across Norway?
Yes. Verified sitters operate in every major Norwegian city: Oslo, Bergen, Trondheim, Stavanger, Sandnes, Drammen, Kristiansand, Tromso, Alesund, Bodo, Fredrikstad, Sarpsborg, Tonsberg, Haugesund, and more.
What does the 0% owner fee actually mean?
Typical 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 NOK, with no platform markup.
How much can I save with the 0% owner fee?
On five nights with a private dog sitter at 350 kr per night (the median in Norwegian private ads), you avoid the 193 to 263 kr owner fee typical platforms add. Petme also credits cashback to your balance after the booking.
How does the cashback work?
When a booking completes, Petme credits cashback into your in-app balance. You spend the balance on your next booking. No expiry, no minimum, no opt-in.
What happens if my pet needs a vet during a booking?
Contact the sitter and Petme support as soon as you can. The Protection Plan can contribute up to 220,000 kr toward eligible vet costs, subject to the Protection Plan terms.
Are sitters in Norway really vetted?
Yes. Every sitter passes identity verification with a government ID and a background check before profiles go live. You can read reviews from other owners before you choose.
Can sitters care for my pet over fellesferie or paskeferie?
Yes. Sitters list availability for fellesferie (summer industrial leave), paskeferie (Easter week), and Christmas. Book early for these peak periods, especially in Oslo, Bergen and Stavanger where demand is highest.
Do Petme sitters know Norwegian animal-welfare law?
Yes. Sitters follow the Animal Welfare Act (Dyrevelferdsloven) and Mattilsynet guidance on safe handling, transport, and care. Discuss any specific routines at the meet and greet.
Can sitters take my dog to the hytte for the weekend?
Yes. Hytte and overnight care is a common Petme request. Confirm transport, leash rules and the location with the sitter in chat before you book.