Petme · Salt Lake City

Find a vetted pet sitter in Salt Lake City, 0% owner fee

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

Verified dog and cat sitters across Capitol Hill to Sugar House in Salt Lake City. No service fee for pet owners, up to 5% cashback on every completed booking, $20,000 vet protection included on every stay.

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

Verified pet sitters in Salt Lake City

Browse verified pet sitters in Salt Lake City. Tap any sitter to see their services, rates and reviews.

The cashback maths

What you actually save on a typical booking

Worked example: a 5-night dog-boarding stay in Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City: what to know

Salt Lake winters bring snow, ice, and valley inversions that trap cold air for days. Sitters shorten walks on smoggy inversion days, wipe salt off paws, and move midday outings to the warmest hours. Ski season from December through March pulls owners to the resorts and out of town, and summer mountain travel adds a second wave. Boarding and daytime drop-in visits lead demand.

Nearby metros

Pet sitters in cities near Salt Lake City

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Are pet sitters in Salt Lake City really vetted?
Yes. Every Petme sitter in Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City bookings?
When you complete a booking with a sitter in Salt Lake City, 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 Salt Lake City?
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 Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City-specific rules I should know?
Utah does not require a state pet-sitter or dog-walker license. Salt Lake City enforces leash rules outside designated off-leash parks. Pet-care income is self-employment earnings reported on Schedule C, with quarterly estimated taxes once profit grows.
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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