Petme · Los Angeles

Find a vetted pet sitter in Los Angeles, 0% owner fee

0% owner fee. Up to 5% cashback on every booking. $20,000 vet protection included.

Verified dog and cat sitters across Silver Lake to Santa Monica in Los Angeles. No service fee for pet owners, up to 5% cashback on every completed booking, $20,000 vet protection included on every stay.

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0%
Owner service fee on Petme
$20,000
Vet protection per booking
Up to 5%
Cashback on every booking
4.9 / 5
Average sitter rating

The cashback maths

What you actually save on a typical booking

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

Fee-charging platformsPetme
Sitter rate (5 nights × $65)$325$325
Pet-owner service fee (~11%)$35–$50$0
Booking subtotal$360–$375$325
Cashback earned—−$16
Effective cost$360–$375$309

Competitor column reflects platforms that charge pet owners a service fee on top of the sitter rate (Rover, Wag, Care.com). Petme charges pet owners 0% and credits up to 5% cashback automatically into your Petme balance.

Comparison

Petme vs other US platforms

Other platforms
Pet owners pay a platform service fee on top of every booking (typically 5–11%).
No cashback. Repeat bookings cost the same as the first.
Limited or paywalled vet protection. Some platforms cap medical reimbursement at $1,000–$5,000.
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.
$20,000 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

$20,000 vet protection on every booking

Every booking on Petme includes up to $20,000 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 Los Angeles: what to know

LA splits into a Westside (cool, marine-layer mornings) and Eastside (10 to 15 degrees hotter inland) within the same metro. Sitters charge per-mile or per-neighborhood, and almost everyone drives to the booking. Boarding spikes around film-industry hiatus weeks (mid-December to early January, July), pilot-season travel (January to March), and major awards weekends. Drop-ins and walks run steady year-round on the Westside.

By neighborhood

Pet sitters in every Los Angeles neighborhood

Each Los Angeles neighborhood has its own pet-sitter market. Petme covers 39 of them with verified sitters, neighborhood-specific pricing, and the local walking routes your dog already knows.

Silver Lake, Los AngelesEcho Park, Los AngelesVenice, Los AngelesSanta Monica, Los AngelesWest Hollywood, Los AngelesLos Feliz, Los AngelesHighland Park, Los AngelesCulver City, Los AngelesSherman Oaks, Los AngelesPasadena, Los AngelesMar Vista, Los AngelesEagle Rock, Los AngelesBeverly Hills, Los AngelesBrentwood, Los AngelesWestwood, Los AngelesPacific Palisades, Los AngelesHollywood, Los AngelesHollywood Hills, Los AngelesStudio City, Los AngelesNorth Hollywood, Los AngelesHancock Park, Los AngelesLarchmont, Los AngelesKoreatown, Los AngelesMid-City, Los AngelesMiracle Mile, Los AngelesPlaya Vista, Los AngelesMarina del Rey, Los AngelesManhattan Beach, Los AngelesHermosa Beach, Los AngelesLong Beach, Los AngelesAtwater Village, Los AngelesGlassell Park, Los AngelesMount Washington, Los AngelesEl Segundo, Los AngelesEncino, Los AngelesTarzana, Los AngelesWoodland Hills, Los AngelesBoyle Heights, Los AngelesWestchester, Los Angeles

Pet care services in Los Angeles

Pet Boarding

Pet Boarding

Overnight stays at a sitter's home with personalized care and attention in Los Angeles

Dog Walking

Dog Walking

Scheduled walks to keep your dog active, happy, and well-exercised in Los Angeles

House Sitting

House Sitting

In-home care where a sitter stays at your place with your pet in Los Angeles

Drop-in Visits

Drop-in Visits

Quick check-ins for feeding, playtime, and potty breaks in Los Angeles

Doggy Daycare

Doggy Daycare

Daytime supervision and socialization while you're at work in Los Angeles

Related Petme pages

Related pages for Los Angeles

Become a sitter in Los AngelesTrue cost of pet sitting in Los AngelesUS pet-sitter directoryPet sitters near you in Los AngelesDog boarding · Los AngelesDog walkers · Los AngelesCat sitters · Los AngelesDoggy daycare · Los AngelesDrop-in visits · Los AngelesHouse sitters · Los AngelesDog sitters · Los AngelesPet sitting jobs in Los Angeles

Local know-how

Pet care resources in Los Angeles

The emergency hospitals, shelters and dog parks Los Angelesowners and sitters actually use. Every detail below was checked against the organization's own site in June 2026.

Metropolitan Animal Specialty Hospital

Emergency vet · Hollywood. Emergency and specialty hospital at 6565 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles 90038; 24/7 emergency and critical care. Official site

VCA Animal Specialty & Emergency Center

Emergency vet · West Los Angeles. Specialty and emergency veterinary hospital at 1535 S Sepulveda Blvd; open 24 hours, Monday through Sunday. Official site

spcaLA (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Los Angeles)

Shelter and rescue · Jefferson Park (HQ). Independent animal welfare nonprofit since 1877; runs pet adoption centers, cruelty investigations, and related services in LA. Official site

Best Friends Animal Society Pet Adoption Center in LA

Shelter and rescue · West Los Angeles. Pet adoption center at 1845 Pontius Ave, open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily; walk-ins welcome. Official site

Rosie's Dog Beach

Dog park · Belmont Shore, Long Beach. 4.1-acre unfenced off-leash dog beach on Ocean Blvd between Granada and Roycroft Ave; open daily 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Official site

Nearby metros

Pet sitters in cities near Los Angeles

San DiegoLas VegasSan JoseSan FranciscoPhoenixEl Paso

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Are pet sitters in Los Angeles really vetted?
Yes. Every Petme sitter in Los Angeles 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?
Other US platforms (Rover, Wag, Care.com) charge pet owners a service fee on top of the sitter's rate at checkout — typically 5% to 11%. Petme charges pet owners 0%. You pay the rate the sitter sets, nothing else. On a $325 5-night boarding, that's $35–$50 you don't pay.
How does cashback work for Los Angeles bookings?
When you complete a booking with a sitter in Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles?
Every Petme booking automatically includes up to $20,000 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles-specific rules I should know?
California requires no state pet-sitter licence. City of LA business tax registration is required once gross receipts exceed $100,000 a year. Most beaches (Santa Monica, Venice) ban dogs; Long Beach Rosie's Dog Beach is the closest legal off-leash beach.
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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