Petme . United Kingdom

Pet sitters and dog walkers across the UK, 0% owner fee

0% owner fee. Automatic cashback. Protection Plan up to £20,000 for eligible vet costs.

Petme connects UK pet owners with verified local sitters for boarding, walks, daycare, drop-in visits and house sitting. Owners pay a 0% service fee, earn cashback on completed bookings and get up to £20,000 through the Petme Protection Plan for eligible vet costs. Start with your city below, or jump straight to the service you need.

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0%
Service fee for pet owners
£20,000
Protection Plan maximum for eligible vet costs
300K+
Members on Petme
4.9 / 5
Average sitter rating

Explore

Everything Petme offers in the UK

Find a pet sitter

Browse verified dog and cat sitters in every major UK city and book inside the app.

Dog sitters

Boarding, walks and daycare with sitters who keep your dog in a real home, not a kennel.

Cat sitters

Drop-in and home visits that keep your cat in its own space while you are away.

What pet sitting costs

Typical UK rates by city plus a calculator that shows the 0% owner fee against Rover, before you book.

Rover alternative

How Petme compares for UK owners: 0% owner fee, automatic cashback and the Protection Plan.

Pawshake alternative

A side-by-side look at fees, cashback and the Protection Plan for pet owners in the UK.

Become a pet sitter

Set your own rates, keep up to 90% of every booking and choose the pets you take on.

How cashback works

Earn cashback into your Petme balance on completed bookings, up to £20 per booking.

Cities

Find a pet sitter in your city

LondonGreater LondonSitters across covering Greater London from Camden and Hackney to Clapham and GreenwichManchesterGreater ManchesterSitters across covering Greater Manchester from Didsbury and Chorlton to the Northern Quarter and Salford QuaysBirminghamWest MidlandsSitters across covering the West Midlands from Edgbaston and Moseley to Harborne and Sutton ColdfieldEdinburghScotlandSitters across covering Scotland’s capital from Stockbridge and Leith to Morningside and BruntsfieldGlasgowScotlandSitters across covering Scotland’s largest city from the West End and Finnieston to the Southside and PartickLeedsWest YorkshireSitters across covering West Yorkshire from Headingley and Chapel Allerton to Roundhay and HorsforthBristolSouth West EnglandSitters across covering the South West from Clifton and Redland to Bedminster and SouthvilleLiverpoolMerseysideSitters across covering Merseyside from the Baltic Triangle and Sefton Park to Allerton and WooltonSheffieldSouth YorkshireSitters across covering South Yorkshire from Ecclesall and Nether Edge to Crookes and Kelham IslandCardiffWalesSitters across covering the Welsh capital from Pontcanna and Cathays to Roath and PenylanBelfastNorthern IrelandSitters across covering Northern Ireland’s capital from Stranmillis and the Lisburn Road to Ballyhackamore and the Cathedral QuarterNewcastle upon TyneTyne and WearSitters across covering Tyne and Wear from Jesmond and Heaton to Gosforth and the OuseburnNottinghamEast MidlandsSitters across covering the East Midlands from West Bridgford and The Park to Mapperley and BeestonBrightonSouth East EnglandSitters across covering the south-coast city of Brighton and Hove from Kemptown and Hanover to Brunswick and Preston ParkAberdeenScotlandSitters across covering Aberdeen, Scotland’s Granite City, from the West End and Cults to Mannofield and Old Aberdeen

How it works

Book a sitter in three steps

Search your area

Pick your dates, choose a service, and browse verified sitters near you. Read profiles, reviews and house rules before you message anyone.

Message and meet

Chat with any sitter free of charge and arrange a meet and greet before you commit. Hand over keys, walk through your pet’s routine, feeding and any medication.

Book and earn cashback

Confirm the booking in the app. The Protection Plan applies to eligible bookings, and cashback lands in your Petme balance once the stay is completed.

For pet owners

Booking guides for UK pet owners

Same-day pet sitting

What to do when plans change overnight: how to find a sitter free today and what last-minute cover costs.

Holiday pet sitting

Cover for the school holidays and Christmas, when the best sitters book out first, and how far ahead to reserve.

Affordable pet sitting

Where the price actually comes from, which services cost least per day, and why owners pay 0% on Petme.

Overnight dog sitting

Boarding at the sitter’s home versus a sitter staying at yours, and which suits an anxious or senior dog.

Cattery alternative

Why many cats settle better at home than in a cattery, and how in-home cat sitting works day to day.

Is dog boarding safe?

How sitters are verified, what the Protection Plan covers, and the questions to ask at a meet and greet.

Guides

Thinking of becoming a pet sitter in the UK?

How much UK sitters earn

2026 rates by service and region, worked monthly income and how much you keep after commission.

Best apps for sitters

Petme, Rover, Pawshake and Tailster compared on commission, fees and take-home pay for sitters.

Home boarding licence

When an Animal Activity Licence is legally required, what it costs, plus DBS and insurance basics.

Pet sitter tax guide

HMRC registration, the £1,000 Trading Allowance, Self Assessment deadlines and what you can deduct.

Start and win your first bookings

How to build a profile, win your first bookings and earn your first reviews as a brand-new sitter.

Become a pet sitter in the UK

Set your own rates, keep up to 90% of every booking and see local earnings by city.

Pet care services in the UK

Pet Boarding

Pet Boarding

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

Dog Walking

Dog Walking

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

House Sitting

House Sitting

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

Drop-in Visits

Drop-in Visits

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

Doggy Daycare

Doggy Daycare

Daytime supervision and socialization while you're at work in the UK

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Petme?
Petme is a pet-care marketplace and app that connects UK pet owners with verified local sitters for dog boarding, dog walking, cat sitting, daycare, drop-in visits and house sitting. Owners browse profiles and reviews on the website, then message, book and pay inside the iOS and Android app.
Is Petme free for pet owners in the UK?
Petme charges pet owners a 0% service fee. You pay the rate the sitter sets in pounds and nothing is added at checkout, unlike platforms that add a booking fee on top. Creating an account to browse sitters is free.
What does the £20,000 Protection Plan cover?
Up to £20,000 is available through the Petme Protection Plan for eligible vet costs if something happens to your pet during a stay, subject to the Protection Plan terms. Eligibility rules apply, so read the terms before you book. To make a request, contact Petme support within 48 hours.
Which UK cities does Petme cover?
Petme has verified sitters in London, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, Bristol, Liverpool, Sheffield, Cardiff, Belfast, Newcastle, Nottingham, Brighton and Aberdeen, plus dozens of smaller towns. Each city has its own page with local sitters and typical rates.
How does the cashback work?
When a booking is completed, Petme credits cashback to your in-app balance automatically. Cashback is up to £20 per booking, and you can spend it on a later booking. Cashback is owner-side and applies on top of the 0% service fee.
How do I become a pet sitter with Petme in the UK?
Create a sitter profile in the Petme app, pass identity and background verification, and set your own rates and availability. You keep up to 90% of every booking and choose which pets and services you take on. The become a pet sitter page covers earnings, tax and what to expect.

Get Petme

Message a few sitters in chat, arrange a meet and greet, then book inside the app. The Protection Plan applies to eligible bookings, and cashback is credited to your balance when the stay is completed.

Get Petme