Petme · Austin

Vetted, background-checked sitters in Austin

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

Verified dog and cat sitters across South Congress to East Austin in Austin. 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

Booking$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.

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 Austin

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

Samantha

From $10

Availability confirmed 13d ago

Recent UT Grad & Hybrid Worker

Austin

Bri

From $20

Availability confirmed 4d ago

Your pet will be loved, cared for, and treated like family so you can enjoy peace of mind knowing they’re safe and happy. I will update you as many times as requested, as someone who owns 2 dogs I kno

Austin

Jesus Vargas

From $17

Availability confirmed 8d ago

A reliable and caring pet sitter ready to keep your pet happy, active, and safe. Every trip comes with patience, attention, and lots of tail wags

Austin

Aura

From $16

Availability confirmed 7d ago

I always want to make sure your pets care is 100% & understand the needs they need ,im shy at first but once meeting owner it gets better I am pretty talkative , im patient with the pets in many ways

Austin

Victor Leyva Jr

From $20

Availability confirmed 6d ago

Your pets are in good hands, real care, professional, dependable pet sitting! :)

Austin

Jasmin Rodriguez

From $25

Availability confirmed 4d ago

As a dog mom, I truly love what I do! Making sure every pet isn’t alone & taken care of with love!

Austin

Georgia Norman

From $15

Availability confirmed 11d ago

Where Your Dog Feels Right at Home—Because They Are!

Austin

sierrag7User

From $15

Availability confirmed 14d ago

I love all animals 🩷

Austin

Ciara Evans

From $15

Availability confirmed 9d ago

Not only do I provide safe, compassionate, and skilled care to your loved ones as a nurse but also to cute, furry companions :)

Austin

Melannie

From $20

Availability confirmed 9d ago

Where your pet is treated like family🥰💖

Austin

Zoie

From $40

Availability confirmed 14d ago

cutest care for your fur babies

Austin

Charlie Marie

From $30

Availability confirmed 4d ago

Mother of teen daughter, dog/cat mom, canine coach, puppy trainer, animal rescuer/lover, and professional nanny for 35 years.

Pflugerville

Abigail

From $15

Availability confirmed 11d ago

Loving, reliable care for your pets — because they deserve the best while you’re away.

Round Rock

Jisaela Longoria🫶🏼

From $10

Availability confirmed 5d ago

"Reliable care for your best friend, total peace of mind for you.

Kyle

Jackie Campoya

From $11

Availability confirmed 15d ago

you can always count on me to leave you a tired, happy pup when you get home!🦮♥️

San Marcos

Trinity Medina

From $15

Availability confirmed 11d ago

Going out of town? Leave the worry behind. I'll treat your pets like family with reliable overnight care, lots of love, and personalized attention.

San Marcos

Sapin Dahal

From $45

Availability confirmed 4d ago

WhatA Woof - In Home Dog Boarding. Dogs lives like family in our home.

Georgetown

Chloe Robles

From $20

Availability confirmed 10d ago

Lifelong animal caregiver with experience for all animals. Skilled in connecting with dogs of all sizes, and providing compassionate care.

San Marcos

Daniela Guajardo

From $15

Availability confirmed 9d ago

Hello Everyone! I am Daniela and am 22 years old! I have much experience in pet care. I had a dog of my own for 10 years and have been pet sitting for family and friends since I was 14! I do dog walki

San Marcos

Seryna Avalos

From $15

Availability confirmed 5d ago

Hi! My name is Seryna, and I’m a dedicated animal lover, mom, and experienced pet caregiver. I have over 15 years of experience caring for animals, including my own pets as well as those of family mem

San Marcos

The cashback maths

What you actually save on a typical booking

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

	Typical platforms	Petme
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

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 Austin: what to know

Austin summers are long and hot, regularly past 100°F from June into September, and the limestone Greenbelt trails radiate heat. Sitters walk early, watch for blue-green algae warnings at Lady Bird Lake, and keep dogs in the AC through the afternoon. Festival weeks (SXSW in March, Austin City Limits in October) and tech-sector travel drive sharp short-notice boarding spikes, with summer and winter-holiday peaks on top. Daily walks and daycare run steady year-round across the central neighborhoods.

Pet care services in Austin

Pet Boarding

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

Dog Walking

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

House Sitting

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

Drop-in Visits

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

Doggy Daycare

Daytime supervision and socialization while you're at work in Austin

Related Petme pages

Related pages for Austin

Become a sitter in Austin True cost of pet sitting in Austin US pet-sitter directory Pet sitters near you in Austin Dog boarding · Austin Dog walkers · Austin Cat sitters · Austin Doggy daycare · Austin Drop-in visits · Austin House sitters · Austin Dog sitters · Austin Pet sitting jobs in Austin

Nearby metros

Pet sitters in cities near Austin

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Are pet sitters in Austin really vetted?

Yes. Every Petme sitter in Austin 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 Austin bookings?

When you complete a booking with a sitter in Austin, 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 Austin?

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 Austin 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 Austin-specific rules I should know?

Texas requires no state pet-sitter licence and has no state income tax. Austin enforces a leash ordinance with designated off-leash areas like Auditorium Shores and Red Bud Isle; 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.

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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Find a sitter, message in chat, book inside the app. Cashback lands automatically when the booking is done.

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