Trusted pet care in Melbourne

Reliable pet sitters in Melbourne, VIC

From Fitzroy laneways to St Kilda beachside—Melbourne's most trustworthy pet sitters are ready. Verified caregivers with AUD $20K protection.

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Pet sitters available in Melbourne, Victoria - Australia's Cultural Capital. Find trusted dog walkers, pet boarding, and house sitting services.

Melbourne, VIC

Australia's Cultural Capital

Verified Melbourne sitters

Why Petme in Melbourne

What Makes Us Different?

Melbourne pet parents choose Petme for dependable care. See what makes us special.

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See real photos, posts, and daily updates from sitters before you book. Follow their journey with other pets, read authentic reviews from real pet parents.

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Our sitters keep more of what they earn: lowest fees in the market. Plus, they're the only ones who benefit from cashbacks. Happy sitters = happy pets.

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Every booking is backed by up to $20,000 in veterinary coverage. Peace of mind included with every reservation, no extra cost.

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Pet Sitting in Melbourne: Why Local Owners Choose Petme

Traditional Pet Sitting Services in Melbourne

Pet owners in Melbourne have faced these challenges with other platforms:

  • Melbourne pet owners once navigated unregulated pet sitting services with no standardised sitter verification
  • Residents in Fitzroy and South Yarra had limited ways to confirm a sitter's credentials or experience
  • Anonymous online listings offered no background checks, leaving Melbourne pet owners guessing about care quality
  • No veterinary protection existed, meaning owners absorbed all emergency vet costs during a sitting

Verified Pet Sitters in Melbourne on Petme

Here is how Petme connects you with trusted pet sitters across Melbourne:

  • Petme delivers background-checked pet sitters in Melbourne with verified identities and detailed profiles
  • Sitters serve every inner suburb from Carlton to Richmond, plus outer suburbs across Greater Melbourne
  • AUD $20,000 in veterinary protection is included automatically with every booking
  • A vibrant Melbourne pet community with authentic reviews and real photos keeps quality consistently high

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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about finding a trusted pet sitter in Melbourne, VIC.

What do pet sitters charge in Melbourne?
Melbourne pet sitters typically charge AUD $35-$65 per night for boarding, AUD $25-$40 for dog walks, and AUD $20-$35 for drop-in visits. Rates vary by suburb and experience.
Are Petme sitters in Melbourne background checked?
Absolutely! All Melbourne sitters complete ID verification and comprehensive background checks. Every booking includes AUD $20,000 in veterinary protection.
Which Melbourne suburbs are covered?
Our sitters serve all Melbourne areas—CBD, Fitzroy, South Yarra, Toorak, Prahran, St Kilda, Richmond, Collingwood, Hawthorn, and throughout Greater Melbourne.
What's covered by the Protection Plan?
Every booking includes our Protection Plan at no extra cost—covering up to AUD $20,000 in veterinary expenses if anything happens during your pet's stay.

About Pet Sitting in Melbourne

Melbourne's reputation as one of Australia's most liveable cities extends to its four-legged residents. The Royal Botanic Gardens offer tranquil surroundings for leisurely strolls, Albert Park Lake provides a popular circuit for joggers and their dogs, and the Yarra Trail stretches for kilometres through native bushland right in the heart of the city. St Kilda Beach and its foreshore are beloved by Melbourne dog owners, especially during the cooler months when off-leash access opens up along the sand.

The city's inner suburbs each have their own personality when it comes to pet culture. Brunswick and Fitzroy are home to artsy, dog-friendly cafes and weekend markets where pets are welcome. South Yarra and Toorak offer leafy streets and manicured gardens for quiet neighbourhood walks, while Richmond's back lanes and Carlton's wide boulevards create diverse settings for daily pet care routines.

Petme makes finding a trusted pet sitter in Melbourne simple. Every sitter is ID-verified and background checked, and all bookings come with AUD $20,000 in veterinary protection at no extra cost. Whether you need overnight boarding in Hawthorn or regular dog walking along the Merri Creek, Melbourne's Petme community has you covered.

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