Petme · New York

Pet sitters near me in New York

Verified Petme pet sitters across New York City neighborhoods. 0% owner fee, up to 5% cashback, $20,000 vet protection on every booking.

From Upper East Side doorman buildings to Williamsburg lofts and Park Slope brownstones, Petme covers every major NYC neighborhood with verified pet sitters. Boarding, daily walks, drop-in visits, doggy daycare, and overnight house sitting, all auto-covered by the Petme Protection Plan up to $20,000 vet expenses. Pick the neighborhood closest to you below.

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Sitters in this city

Petme pet sitters in New York, by neighborhood

Tap your neighborhood to see verified Petme sitters, per-night pricing, named local parks, and the typical breed mix. Every major New York City neighborhood linked below.

Upper East Side, New York Upper West Side, New York Williamsburg, New York Park Slope, New York Astoria, New York Greenpoint, New York Long Island City, New York Harlem, New York Chelsea, New York Brooklyn Heights, New York Bushwick, New York Forest Hills, New York SoHo, New York Tribeca, New York West Village, New York East Village, New York Lower East Side, New York Financial District, New York Hell's Kitchen, New York Hudson Yards, New York Murray Hill, New York Gramercy, New York Morningside Heights, New York Washington Heights, New York Inwood, New York Battery Park City, New York Dumbo, New York Cobble Hill, New York Carroll Gardens, New York Red Hook, New York Bedford-Stuyvesant, New York Crown Heights, New York Fort Greene, New York Clinton Hill, New York Prospect Heights, New York Gowanus, New York Sunnyside, New York Jackson Heights, New York Flushing, New York Bayside, New York Riverdale, New York

Why Petme

Why New York owners pick Petme over Rover and Wag

New York is doorman-building dense, walk-up heavy, small-apartment, and travel-constant. Petme is built for it: 0% owner fee saves $30 to $60 per booking vs Rover/Wag; $20,000 vet protection covers the Animal Medical Center, BluePearl, and every NYC-area clinic; up to 5% cashback compounds across the constant-travel calendar.

0% service fee for pet owners

Rover and Wag stack a 5% to 11% service fee on top of the sitter's rate at checkout. Petme stacks 0%. On a $325 5-night booking, that's $35 to $50 you keep in your pocket, every booking.

$20,000 vet protection, included

Every Petme booking automatically includes up to $20,000 in vet expenses if something happens during the stay. No deductible. No upcharge. No upgrade tier. Petme coordinates with the clinic directly from inside the app.

Up to 5% cashback, automatic

When a booking completes, up to 5% lands in your Petme balance instantly. Use it toward the next booking. No expiry, no minimum, no opt-in. Rakuten-style economics applied to your pet's second home.

Verified, background-checked sitters

Every Petme sitter passes identity verification with a government ID plus a background check before going live. Reviews are open and unfiltered. New-sitter status is tagged so you can see who is established.

Same sitter, every booking

Search and rebook the same sitter directly. No matchmaking churn, no rotating strangers. Most Petme owners settle on one preferred sitter after 2 to 3 bookings and stick with them for years.

Transparent pricing, no surprises

The price you see is the price you pay. No checkout-time service fee, no extra-pet fee, no "premium support" upsell. Add-ons (extra walk, late pickup, additional pet) charge 0% owner fee too.

Side-by-side

Petme vs Rover and Wag in New York

Rover and Wag

Pet owners pay a 5 to 11% service fee on top of every booking.

No cashback. Repeat bookings cost the same as the first.

Vet protection often capped at $1,000 to $5,000, with deductibles and upsells.

Matchmaking rotates through whoever is available. Same-sitter rebooking is harder.

Sitter keeps roughly 80% of the booking (Rover) or even less on Wag.

Petme

Pet owners pay 0%. The sitter sets the rate, you pay only that rate.

Up to 5% cashback on every completed booking, paid into your Petme balance instantly.

$20,000 vet protection per booking. No deductible. No upcharge. Automatic.

Search and rebook the same sitter directly. Most owners stick with one preferred sitter after 2 to 3 bookings.

Sitters keep up to 90% of every booking. Better economics, steadier supply through peak windows.

Local use cases

New York-specific pet-sitting use cases Petme covers

New York runs on its own rhythm: doorman-building check-in logistics, fifth-floor walk-ups, subway-aware sitter routing, small-apartment drop-ins, and constant work travel. Petme is built for it.

Doorman + concierge building access

Upper East Side, Upper West Side, Chelsea, and Long Island City doorman buildings need the sitter on the approved-visitor list. Petme sitters handle front-desk check-in, package rooms, and elevator pet etiquette as routine.

Walk-up + lockbox access

East Village, Williamsburg, Astoria, and Harlem walk-ups run 3 to 5 flights with lockbox entry. Petme sitters know the routine and work out ground-floor alternatives for senior or arthritic dogs.

Small-apartment drop-in routine

NYC apartments are tight, so midday drop-ins and walks matter more than yard time. Petme sitters lock in standing weekday walks scheduled around long commutes and unpredictable work hours.

Park-specific off-leash hours

Central Park, Prospect Park, McCarren, and Astoria Park have early-morning off-leash hours. Petme sitters know the schedules and the busy-versus-quiet times for reactive dogs.

Constant work-travel boarding

New Yorkers travel for work constantly. Petme sitters take standing boarding and house sitting for frequent flyers, and you rebook the same sitter directly every trip.

Same-sitter rebookings for repeat travelers

Find your NYC sitter once, then rebook them directly every next trip. Most Petme New York relationships span 2 to 5 years across apartment moves. Cashback compounds across the whole relationship.

Pet care services in New York

Pet Boarding

Overnight stays at a sitter's home with personalized care and attention in New York

Dog Walking

Scheduled walks to keep your dog active, happy, and well-exercised in New York

House Sitting

In-home care where a sitter stays at your place with your pet in New York

Drop-in Visits

Quick check-ins for feeding, playtime, and potty breaks in New York

Doggy Daycare

Daytime supervision and socialization while you're at work in New York

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about pet sitters near you in New York

How do I find a pet sitter near me in New York?

Browse the neighborhood grid above. Petme covers every major NYC neighborhood across Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens. Tap your area, read profiles, message free, schedule a meet-and-greet, then book in the app.

What's the cheapest pet sitter near me in New York?

Drop-in visits ($25 to $45 per visit) are the cheapest service. Boarding runs $55 to $120 per night depending on neighborhood (Astoria, Harlem, and Bushwick cheapest; Upper East Side, Chelsea, and Park Slope premium). Petme charges 0% owner service fee on top.

Can I book a New York pet sitter same-day or last-minute?

Often yes. Most NYC sitters reply inside 2 hours during business hours. Summer Hamptons-exodus weekends, Thanksgiving, and the winter holidays book out 2 to 4 weeks ahead; plan accordingly.

Can a Petme sitter handle my doorman building?

Yes by default. The sitter needs to be on the approved-visitor list at the front desk. Brief the sitter and notify your building at the meet-and-greet so check-in is smooth, with the package room and dog-relief area covered.

Can a sitter handle my fifth-floor walk-up?

Yes. East Village, Williamsburg, Astoria, and Harlem walk-ups are standard NYC setups. Brief the sitter on the flight count and any ground-floor alternative for a senior or arthritic dog at the meet-and-greet.

Can sitters take my dog to off-leash hours in the park?

Yes. Petme sitters know the early-morning off-leash hours at Central Park, Prospect Park, McCarren, and Astoria Park, and the busy-versus-quiet times for reactive dogs.

How does the 0% owner fee work?

Rover and Wag charge pet owners a 5% to 15% service fee on top of the sitter's rate at checkout. Petme charges owners 0%. You pay only the rate the sitter sets, nothing else.

What does $20,000 vet protection cover in New York?

Emergency vet care at the Animal Medical Center, BluePearl, and every licensed NYC-area clinic. No deductible, no per-booking cap.

Do sitters work across the boroughs?

Sitters set their own coverage radius. Most stay within a neighborhood and the adjacent ones; cross-river bookings are possible but priced for the extra travel. Pick a sitter in your own neighborhood for the lowest rate and fastest response.

Which New York neighborhoods does Petme cover?

Major NYC neighborhoods including the Upper East Side, Upper West Side, Williamsburg, Astoria, Park Slope, Harlem, Chelsea, Long Island City, the East Village, Greenpoint, Bushwick, and the Financial District, across Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens.

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From local owners

"Same sitter three years running. Olive knows her routine, her couch, her morning walk. I never went back to a kennel."

Maria R., Brickell (3 years on Petme)

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0% owner fee. Up to 5% cashback. $20,000 vet protection on every booking. Same sitter, every time. Pick your neighborhood above and book in the app.

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