Petme . Pawshake alternative

The Pawshake alternative with a 0% owner fee

0% owner fee. Automatic cashback. £20,000 vet protection on every booking.

Pawshake offers home-based sitters and a meet and greet, and so does Petme. The difference is the price you pay and the protection you get: pet owners pay 0%, you earn cashback on every booking, and every stay includes up to £20,000 in vet expenses, far above the capped cover elsewhere.

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Service fee for pet owners

£20,000

Vet protection per booking

Cashback

On every completed booking

4.9 / 5

Average sitter rating

Head to head

Petme vs Pawshake

Pawshake

The platform’s cut is baked into the sitter’s advertised rate that owners pay.

Vet cover is capped well below £20,000 and carries an excess, with one claim per booking.

No cashback on bookings.

Home-based sitters with a meet and greet.

Petme

Pet owners pay 0%. The rate is the rate, and you earn cashback on top.

Up to £20,000 in vet expenses per booking, with no excess to pay first.

Automatic cashback into your Petme balance on every completed booking.

Home-based, verified sitters with a free meet and greet, plus 0% fee and £20,000 cover.

Why switch

Why pet owners move to Petme

0% owner fee

On Petme the sitter’s rate is the rate you pay, with no platform cut added on top, and you earn cashback on every completed booking.

£20,000 vet protection

Every booking includes up to £20,000 in vet expenses during the stay, with no excess to pay first, well above the capped cover offered elsewhere.

Cashback on every booking

Cashback credits to your Petme balance on every completed booking. Spend it on your next stay. No minimum, no expiry.

Verified home-based sitters

Identity and background checks on every sitter, open reviews, and a free meet and greet before you book, the same home-based care without the capped cover.

Pet care services in the UK

Pet Boarding

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

Dog Walking

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

House Sitting

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

Drop-in Visits

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

Doggy Daycare

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

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Pawshake alternative in the UK?

Petme offers the same home-based sitters and free meet and greet, with a 0% owner fee, automatic cashback, and up to £20,000 in vet expenses per booking, well above the capped cover offered elsewhere.

Is Petme cheaper than Pawshake?

Petme charges pet owners 0% and adds cashback on every completed booking. Compare the all-in number: the sitter’s rate plus any platform cut, minus cashback.

How much vet protection does Petme include?

Every Petme booking includes up to £20,000 in vet expenses during the stay, with no excess to pay first. Open a ticket from inside the booking and Petme support coordinates with the vet practice.

Do Petme sitters do a meet and greet?

Yes. You can message any sitter free of charge and arrange a free meet and greet before you commit, just like you would expect, with verified, background-checked sitters.

How do I switch from Pawshake to Petme?

Download the Petme app, browse verified sitters in your city, message a few, arrange a meet and greet, and book. Your booking is covered by £20,000 vet protection and earns cashback from the first stay.

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