Petme . Christchurch

Find a vetted pet sitter in Christchurch, 0% owner fee

0% owner fee. Automatic cashback. NZ$36,000+ vet protection on every booking.

Verified dog and cat sitters in Christchurch. Petme charges pet owners 0% on every booking, credits cashback to your in-app balance, and covers up to NZ$36,000+ in vet expenses on every stay. Boarding, walks, daycare, drop-ins, house sitting.

Find a sitter

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Service fee for pet owners

NZ$36,000+

Vet protection per booking

200K+

Pet owners on the platform

4.9 / 5

Average sitter rating

Why Petme

Why Christchurch pet owners pick Petme

0% owner fee in Christchurch

You pay only the sitter’s GST-inclusive rate in NZD. No service fee added at checkout. The price you see is the price you pay.

NZ$36,000+ vet cover

Every Christchurch booking includes up to NZ$36,000+ in vet expenses at any registered Kiwi vet clinic. No deductible, no opt-in.

Automatic cashback

Cashback credits to your Petme balance on every completed booking with a Christchurch sitter. Spend it on your next booking.

Sitters across Christchurch

Coverage across every suburb of Christchurch including Riccarton, Merivale, Fendalton, Cashmere, and surrounds.

Services

Petme services in Christchurch

Dog boardingDog walkersDoggy daycareDrop-in visitsHouse sittersCat sitters

Christchurch

About pet sitting in Christchurch

Christchurch is the second-largest pet-sitting market in New Zealand. Hagley Park anchors most walks, and the flat geography means recurring weekday walks are popular with office workers heading into the CBD.

Demand spikes around the Cup and Show Week in November and through the Christmas-January summer break. Sumner and Sumner Beach add a small but steady wave of holiday-let owners needing in-home sitters.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much does a pet sitter cost in Christchurch?
Sitter rates in Christchurch typically run NZ$45-NZ$80 per night for dog boarding, NZ$25-NZ$40 for a 30-minute walk, NZ$35-NZ$55 for doggy daycare, and NZ$25-NZ$35 for a drop-in visit. All GST inclusive. Sitters set their own rate on each profile.
Are sitters in Christchurch really vetted?
Yes. Every Christchurch sitter passes identity verification with a government-issued 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 Christchurch?
Some platforms add a service fee at checkout. Petme charges pet owners 0%. You pay only the Christchurch sitter’s GST-inclusive rate in NZD.
How does the cashback work for Christchurch bookings?
When you complete a booking with a sitter in Christchurch, 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 Christchurch stay?
Every Petme booking in Christchurch includes up to NZ$36,000+ in vet expenses at any registered Kiwi vet clinic. No deductible. Open a ticket from inside the booking and we handle it.
Can I find a weekend dog walker in Riccarton?
Yes. Christchurch sitters list weekend availability on their profiles. Filter by your dates and you only see sitters who are free on those days.

Become a sitter

Earn as a pet sitter in Christchurch

Set your rate, pick which dogs and cats you look after, keep up to 90% of every booking. Petme charges pet owners 0% so your rate stays competitive on repeat bookings.

Become a pet sitter in Christchurch

Get Petme

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

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