Petme . Nelson

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

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

Verified dog and cat sitters in Nelson. 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.

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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 Nelson pet owners pick Petme

0% owner fee in Nelson

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 Nelson 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 Nelson sitter. Spend it on your next booking.

Sitters across Nelson

Coverage across every suburb of Nelson including Tahunanui, Stoke, Richmond, Atawhai, and surrounds.

Services

Petme services in Nelson

Dog boarding Dog walkers Doggy daycare Drop-in visits House sitters

Nelson

About pet sitting in Nelson

Nelson is one of the sunniest cities in New Zealand and runs on tourism, hospitality, and a long-running cycle-trail economy. Pet sitters cover Nelson and Richmond as a single market, with strong demand for trail-ready walking and adventure-tour pet sitting.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much does a pet sitter cost in Nelson?

Sitter rates in Nelson 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 Nelson really vetted?

Yes. Every Nelson 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 Nelson?

Some platforms add a service fee at checkout. Petme charges pet owners 0%. You pay only the Nelson sitter’s GST-inclusive rate in NZD.

How does the cashback work for Nelson bookings?

When you complete a booking with a sitter in Nelson, 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 Nelson stay?

Every Petme booking in Nelson 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 Tahunanui?

Yes. Nelson 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 Nelson

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 Nelson

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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