Petme · Detroit

Find dog, cat, and pet sitters in Detroit

0% owner fee. Up to 5% cashback on every booking. $22,000 Protection Plan included.

Verified dog and cat sitters across Corktown to Royal Oak in Detroit. No service fee for pet owners, up to 5% cashback on every completed booking, $22,000 Protection Plan included on every stay.

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0% owner fee + cashback

$66better off on Petme

$420
On Petme$400+$20 Cashback
Typical platforms$466+$46 Owner fee · 11-15%

Petme adds 0% owner fee and pays up to 5% cashback (capped at $20 a booking). Typical platforms charge between 11% and 15% owner fees. Sitters set their own rates, so totals vary.

0%
Owner service fee on Petme
$22,000
Protection Plan per booking
Up to 5%
Cashback on every booking
4.9 / 5
Average sitter rating

Verified pet sitters in Detroit

ID check and background check on every profile. Rates and reviews when you open one.

Ella Biter

Ella Biter

From $10

Availability confirmed 12d ago

College student at umich and lover of pets! Love getting breaks from studying with a furry friend and a walk. Ready to take great care of your pet babies, big and small 💚💚

Grosse Pointe Park
AndyPeters

AndyPeters

From $20

Availability confirmed 14d ago

Super friendly fella who loves walking super friendly fuzzy friends!

Detroit
Ashley N

Ashley N

From $20

Availability confirmed 12d ago

Detroit
Miryam Chamas

Miryam Chamas

From $13

Availability confirmed 6d ago

paying for my BBA one pet at a time:)

Dearborn
Carmen

Carmen

From $18

Availability confirmed 4d ago

Reliable and compassionate pet caregiver

Center Line
Laci Huff

Laci Huff

From $15

Availability confirmed 8d ago

my name is laci and i absolutely adore animals! i have 5+ years experience in animal sitting/boarding services. I would absolutely love the chance to care for your furry friend with the same amount of

Ferndale
Usersky

Usersky

From $13

Availability confirmed 6d ago

I love all of your fur babies, can’t wait to meet them !

Warren
Nadia

Nadia

From $8

Availability confirmed 4d ago

I love furry friends

Oak Park
Ashley Anderson

Ashley Anderson

From $15

Availability confirmed 11d ago

Hi, My name is Ashley I have two years of experience in pet sitting and I am reliable, trustworthy, affordable, responsible, respectful, and pet lover. I have pet sitter for family and friends. I have

Sterling Heights
Asia

Asia

From $20

Availability confirmed 15d ago

Happy pets, peace of mind!

Redford
Jalyn neumann

Jalyn neumann

From $15

Availability confirmed 8d ago

going on vacation? let your pet have one too !🐕

Westland
Aleina

Aleina

From $20

Availability confirmed 4d ago

Hard working pet lover!

Belleville

The cashback maths

What you actually save on a typical booking

Worked example: a 5-night dog-boarding stay in Detroit at $65 per night. The sitter sets the same rate either way. The difference is what each platform stacks on top.

Typical platformsPetme
Sitter rate (5 nights × $65)$325$325
Pet-owner service fee$35–$50$0
Booking subtotal$360–$375$325
Cashback earned$0−$16
Effective cost$360–$375$309

The competitor column is a typical owner-side service fee on platforms that charge one on top of the sitter rate (Rover, Wag and Care.com all publish their current fees on their own sites, and those fees change). Petme charges pet owners 0% and credits up to 5% cashback automatically into your Petme balance.

Comparison

Petme vs other US platforms

Typical platforms
Pet owners pay a platform service fee on top of every booking, added at checkout.
No cashback. Repeat bookings cost the same as the first.
Emergency vet costs limited or behind a paid tier, with caps and exclusions set out in each platform's own policy pages.
Sitter matching rotates you through whoever is available. No same-sitter guarantee.
Petme
Pet owners pay 0% on Petme. The sitter sets the rate, you pay only the rate.
Up to 5% cashback on every completed booking, paid into your Petme balance instantly.
$22,000 in vet expenses included on every booking, no deductible, no upcharge.
Search and rebook the same sitter directly. Most Petme owners stick with one preferred sitter after the first 2–3 bookings.

Protection and cashback

Protection and cashback, automatic

$22,000 Protection Plan on every booking

Every booking on Petme includes up to $22,000 in vet expenses if something happens during the stay. The protection is automatic, has no deductible, and applies whether you book one drop-in visit or a two-week boarding. No claim form to fill out before the vet visit: open a ticket from inside the booking and Petme support coordinates with the clinic.

Automatic cashback, no signup, no opt-in

When a booking completes, up to 5% cashback is credited to your Petme balance straight away. Use the balance toward your next booking, no expiry, no minimum. The more you book, the more comes back.

How it works

How it works

Search your neighborhood

Pick your dates, choose a service, and browse verified sitters in your part of the city. Read profiles, reviews, and house rules before reaching out.

Message in chat, meet in person

Free meet-and-greet with any sitter before you commit. Hand over keys, share your pet's routine, and confirm any medical or feeding needs.

Book inside the app, get cashback

Confirm the booking, the sitter is notified, and up to 5% cashback lands in your Petme balance automatically when the stay ends.

Local context

Booking a sitter in Detroit: what to know

Detroit winters bring heavy lake-effect snow from December through March: sitters shorten walks to ten or fifteen minutes in deep cold and rinse road salt off paws between blocks. Summers are warm and comfortable for full-length outings. Auto-industry employee travel from the Big 3 and their suppliers fills mid-week boarding all year, with international trips meaning longer stays. Summer Up North cottage travel (June to August), Thanksgiving, and the December holidays bring the seasonal peaks.

Nearby metros

Pet sitters in cities near Detroit

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Are pet sitters in Detroit really vetted?
Yes. Every Petme sitter in Detroit passes identity verification with a government ID and a background check before their profile goes live. First bookings are tagged so you can see whether a sitter is new or established, and reviews are open and unfiltered.
What does the 0% owner fee actually mean in practice?
It means Petme adds nothing to the sitter's rate: a $325 5-night boarding costs you $325. Other US platforms (Rover, Wag, Care.com) charge pet owners a service fee on top of the sitter's rate at checkout, and their exact fees are published on their own sites and can change. On Petme there is no owner-side fee to compare.
How does cashback work for Detroit bookings?
When you complete a booking with a sitter in Detroit, Petme credits up to 5% of the booking value back into your in-app balance. The balance applies to your next booking with no expiry and no minimum. New customers see the credit within hours of booking completion.
What happens if my pet needs a vet during a stay in Detroit?
Every Petme booking automatically includes up to $22,000 in vet expenses if something goes wrong during the stay. The protection has no deductible and applies whether you book one walk or a two-week boarding. Open a ticket from inside the booking and Petme support coordinates directly with the Detroit clinic.
Can I cancel if my plans change?
Yes. Each sitter sets their own cancellation policy and it's shown clearly on their profile before you book. Cancellations made inside the sitter's free-cancel window are refunded in full to your original payment method.
What about Detroit-specific rules I should know?
Michigan requires no state pet-sitter licence. Detroit enforces a leash-and-cleanup ordinance and runs permitted dog parks. Pet-sitting income is reported federally on a Schedule C, with a 1099-NEC from Petme once your annual earnings pass the federal reporting threshold plus Michigan state income tax; Detroit residents also owe the city income tax.
Is Petme an app or a website?
Both. Search and read profiles on the website. Booking, messages, payment, and cashback all run inside the iOS and Android app.

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