Keep up to 90% of every booking
Petme's service fee is just 10-15% - lower than Rover or Wag - so more of every payment stays with you.
PortugalPost your work once.
Get booked for months.
Petme is the only platform with a real social feed for pet sitters. Post your story, your pets, your wins, and watch 200,000+ pet parents discover you, follow you, and book you. With us, pet parents can see the real person behind the profile. That's why sitters on Petme get booked 2x more.
Why Join Petme
Everything You Need to Succeed
We provide the tools, support, and protection you need to build a thriving pet care business.
Set Your Own Rates
You decide what to charge. Our pricing suggestions help you stay competitive while maximizing earnings.
Flexible Schedule
Work when you want. Accept bookings that fit your lifestyle. No minimum hours required.
Petme Protection
Every booking includes up to €20,000 in veterinary coverage. Care for pets with confidence.
Easy Booking System
Our app handles messaging, payments, and scheduling. Focus on what you do best: pet care.
Local Visibility
Get discovered by pet owners in your area. Our search helps clients find the perfect sitter.
Fast Payments
Get paid within 2 business days after each booking. Keep up to 90% of every booking.
Getting Started
How It Works
From sign up to your first booking in just a few simple steps.
1
Create Your Profile
Download the app, add photos, write your bio, and select the services you want to offer.
2
Get Verified
Complete our verification process. Once approved, your profile goes live.
3
Set Your Services
Choose your rates, availability, and the types of pets you're comfortable caring for.
4
Start Earning
Accept booking requests, provide great care, and build your client base.
Earnings Calculator
See What You Could Earn
Adjust the sliders to estimate your potential monthly earnings.
Based on typical boarding rates in Portugal
Estimated Monthly Earnings
€1,386
per month
Per pet rate: nearly half of our clients have multiple pets
Rate per night€40
Bookings per Week8
Weeks per month4.33
Monthly total€1,386
Actual earnings depend on your rates, services offered, location, and availability. Many sitters earn more by offering multiple services.
Pet Sitting in Portugal
Explore all the pet care opportunities across Portugal. See local rates, find pet owners near you, and join a thriving community of pet lovers.
Explore Portugal
Success Stories
Hear From Our Sitters
Join thousands of pet care professionals building successful businesses with Petme.
"Comecei como trabalho extra e agora é a minha ocupação principal. A flexibilidade é fantástica e adoro conhecer tantos animais diferentes."
"Trabalho a partir de casa e receber cães encaixa perfeitamente no meu dia. Ganho dinheiro extra e tenho sempre companhia."
"Sou estudante universitária e isto é perfeito entre aulas. Muito melhor que trabalhar num café e passo o tempo com animais."
Questions & Answers
Frequently Asked Questions
Download the Petme app, create your profile with photos and a bio, set your services and rates, then submit for review. Once approved, you'll start receiving booking requests from pet owners in your area.
Earnings vary based on your location, services offered, and availability. Dog walking typically earns $15 to $30 per walk, while overnight boarding can earn $35 to $75 per night. Many sitters earn $500 to $2,000+ per month.
You need to be 18 or older, pass our identity verification, and demonstrate a genuine love for animals. While professional experience is valued, we welcome passionate pet lovers who can provide excellent care. You'll need to complete our pet safety guidelines.
Payments are processed automatically after each completed booking. Funds are transferred to your bank account within 2 business days. You keep up to 90% of every booking.
Every booking includes our Petme Protection, which covers veterinary expenses up to $20,000 in case of accidents or illness during care. Our 24/7 support team is always available to help with any issues.
Absolutely. You have full control over your schedule, the types of pets you care for, and which booking requests you accept. You can set preferences for pet size, species, and specific requirements.
Petme for Creators
Make your pet a Petfluencer with Petme
It's easier than ever. Discover why thousands of pet parents are joining the community to grow their audience, land brand deals, and monetize their content all in one app.
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At a glance
What you need to know about pet sitting on Petme in Portugal
Petme is a marketplace for pet sitters, dog walkers, and in-home boarders. Sitters keep up to 90% of every booking, choose their own schedule, and every reservation is covered by the Petme Protection Plan with up to 20,000 in vet expenses.
Why Petme
Why sitters choose Petme
A platform built around sitter earnings, schedule control, and real protection on every booking.
20,000 in vet protection
The Petme Protection Plan automatically covers vet expenses on every reservation. No separate purchase, no paperwork.
Set your own schedule
Accept only the bookings you want. Pause your profile any time. No minimum hours, no schedule lock-in.
Paid in 2 business days
Payouts are automatic after each completed booking and land in your bank account within two working days.
ID-verified marketplace
Every sitter and owner is ID-checked before going live, which keeps the platform trusted and bookings flowing.
Apply in 5 minutes
Download the app, build your profile, and submit ID verification.
Earnings
How much pet sitters earn
Earnings depend on the services you offer, your location, and how many bookings you accept. Most active Petme sitters earn between €500 and €2,000 per month; full-time sitters in major cities regularly clear €3,000+. You keep up to 90% of every booking - Petme's service fee is one of the lowest in the industry.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Everything sitters ask before applying - earnings, requirements, payouts, and how Petme differs from Rover or Wag.
Como começo como pet sitter?
Descarregue a app Petme, crie o seu perfil com fotos e uma descrição, defina os seus serviços e tarifas, depois submeta para revisão. Uma vez aprovado, começará a receber pedidos de reserva de donos de animais na sua área.
Quanto posso ganhar como pet sitter?
Os ganhos variam conforme a sua localização, serviços oferecidos e disponibilidade. Passeios de cães geram tipicamente de 8€ a 15€ por passeio, enquanto alojamento noturno pode render de 20€ a 40€ por noite. Muitos sitters ganham de 300€ a 1.000€ por mês.
Que requisitos preciso?
Deve ter 18 anos ou mais, passar na nossa verificação de identidade e demonstrar um amor genuíno pelos animais. Embora valorizemos experiência profissional, damos as boas-vindas a amantes de animais que possam oferecer cuidados excelentes. Terá de completar as nossas diretrizes de segurança para animais.
Como e quando sou pago?
Os pagamentos são processados automaticamente após cada reserva concluída. Os fundos são transferidos para a sua conta bancária em 2 dias úteis. Fica com hasta el 90% de cada reserva.
O que acontece se algo correr mal durante uma reserva?
Cada reserva inclui a nossa Proteção Petme, que cobre despesas veterinárias até 20.000€ em caso de acidentes ou doenças durante os cuidados. A nossa equipa de suporte está sempre disponível para ajudar com qualquer problema.
Posso escolher que reservas aceitar?
Absolutamente. Tem controlo total sobre o seu horário, os tipos de animais que cuida e que pedidos de reserva aceita. Pode definir preferências por tamanho do animal, espécie e requisitos específicos.
The platform
About Petme
Petme is a social-first pet sitting marketplace operating in the US, UK, Canada, Australia, the UAE, and across the EU. Owners see who their sitter really is through social profiles before they book - not just a star rating. The platform serves 200,000+ pet parents with an average sitter rating of 4.9 out of 5.
Locations
Apply in your country
Local pages with country-specific rates, requirements, and recruitment details.