Petme · United States

Dog sitters across the United States

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

A Petme dog sitter is a real person whose home becomes your dog's second home, not a rotating kennel staffer. Overnight care in the sitter's house, daily walks on your dog's usual routine, in-app photos and chat. Available in Miami, Seattle, New York, San Francisco, and Los Angeles with more US metros launching in 2026.

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0%

Service fee for pet owners

$20,000

Vet protection per booking

Up to 5%

Cashback on every booking

4.9 / 5

Average sitter rating

Why Petme dog sitting

Four things US pet owners only get on Petme

The dog-sitter market has been Rover's and Wag's for a decade. Petme rebuilt the economics around the pet owner. You pay less on the booking, get more protection, and earn cashback every time. Sitters keep more of the rate, which is why they show up.

0% service fee for pet owners

Rover, Wag, and Care.com layer a 5% to 11% service fee on top of the sitter's rate at checkout. Petme layers 0%. You pay only the rate the sitter sets, nothing extra. On a typical $325 5-night booking, that's $35 to $50 you keep in your pocket.

$20,000 vet protection, included

Every Petme booking automatically includes up to $20,000 in vet expenses if something happens during the stay. No deductible, no upcharge, no upgrade tier. Applies whether it's one drop-in visit or a two-week boarding. Petme coordinates directly with the clinic from inside the app.

Up to 5% cashback, automatic

When a booking completes, up to 5% cashback lands in your Petme balance instantly. Use it toward the next booking, no expiry, no minimum. Repeat bookings compound the rebate. Rakuten-style economics applied to your dog's second home.

Verified, background-checked sitters

Every Petme dog sitter passes identity verification with a government ID plus a background check before going live. Reviews are open and unfiltered. New-sitter status is tagged so you can see who is established. In NYC, every commercial walker also holds the city's required walker permit.

The cashback maths

What a 5-night dog-sitter booking actually costs

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

Line itemPetmeFee-charging platforms
Sitter rate (5 × $65)$325$325
Pet-owner service fee (~11%)$0$35 to $50
Booking subtotal$325$360 to $375
Cashback earned (up to 5%)−$16n/a
Effective cost$309$360 to $375

Competitor column reflects platforms that charge pet owners a service fee on top of the sitter rate (Rover, Wag, Care.com). $20,000 vet protection is included in the Petme price. Competitors charge separately or cap medical reimbursement.

Petme vs other US platforms

Side-by-side, line by line

Other US platforms
Pet owners pay a 5 to 11% service fee on top of every booking.
No cashback. Repeat bookings cost the same as the first.
Limited vet protection. Medical reimbursement often capped at $1,000 to $5,000.
Matchmaking rotates you through whoever is available. Same-sitter is harder.
Sitter keeps roughly 80% of the booking (Rover) or even less.
Petme
Pet owners pay 0%. The sitter sets the rate, you pay only the rate.
Up to 5% cashback on every completed booking, paid into your Petme balance.
$20,000 vet expenses included on every booking. No deductible. No upcharge.
Search and rebook the same sitter directly. Most owners stick with one preferred sitter after 2 to 3 bookings.
Sitters keep up to 90% of every booking. Better economics for them, more reliable supply for you.

How it works

Find a US dog sitter in three steps

Search your neighborhood

Pick your city, pick your dates, browse verified sitters in your part of town. Read profiles, reviews, house rules, and breed experience before you reach out.

Message + meet in person

Free meet-and-greet with any sitter before you commit. Hand over keys, share routines, confirm medical or feeding needs. You decide whether to book.

Book + earn cashback

Confirm the booking, the sitter is notified instantly, and up to 5% cashback lands automatically when the stay ends. $20,000 vet protection applies the moment the booking starts.

By city

Find dog sitters in your US metro

Verified Petme dog sitters in five flagship US metros today, with more launching across 2026. Click your city to see neighborhood coverage, per-night pricing, and local sitter availability.

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Pet care services in your area

Pet Boarding

Pet Boarding

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

Dog Walking

Dog Walking

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

House Sitting

House Sitting

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

Drop-in Visits

Drop-in Visits

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

Doggy Daycare

Doggy Daycare

Daytime supervision and socialization while you're at work in your area

From Petme owners

Why Petme owners keep coming back

“Same sitter four years running. Olive knows her routine, her couch, her morning walk. I never went back to a kennel.”

Sarah K., Brooklyn (4 years on Petme)

“The 0% fee was the hook. The $20,000 vet protection is what keeps me here. Marco needed emergency care once, Petme handled it.”

Diego R., Miami (2 years on Petme)

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about Petme dog sitting

How is a Petme dog sitter different from a kennel?
A kennel is a facility with rotating staff and shared runs. A Petme dog sitter is a person whose home becomes your dog's second home. Same person every booking, real couch, real walks, real photos. Your dog learns the routine.
How much does a US dog sitter cost on Petme?
Boarding $45 to $120 per night depending on city. NYC and SF run the highest ($65 to $120), Miami and Seattle the middle ($45 to $90), Los Angeles in between ($55 to $95). Petme charges owners 0% on top. The sitter sets the rate, that's the rate you pay.
What is the 0% owner fee, exactly?
Most US pet-sitting platforms (Rover, Wag, Care.com) charge pet owners a service fee on top of the sitter's rate, typically 5% to 11%. Petme charges owners 0%. On a $325 5-night booking, that's $35 to $50 you don't pay.
How does the cashback work?
Up to 5% of every completed booking is credited automatically to your Petme balance, applied to your next booking. No signup, no opt-in, no expiry, no minimum. The more you book, the more comes back.
What does the $20,000 vet protection cover?
Every Petme booking automatically includes up to $20,000 in vet expenses if something happens during the stay. No deductible, no upcharge, no upgrade tier. Applies whether you book one drop-in visit or a two-week boarding stay.
How quickly can I book a dog sitter on Petme?
Search and message in minutes. Most US sitters reply inside 2 hours during business hours. Free meet-and-greet before you commit; same-week bookings are common except during holiday peak windows (Thanksgiving, Christmas to New Year, July 4th).
Are Petme dog sitters background-checked?
Yes. Every Petme sitter passes identity verification with a government ID and a background check before their profile goes live. Reviews are open and unfiltered, and new-sitter status is tagged so you can see who is established vs new.
Can I rebook the same dog sitter?
Yes, and most Petme owners do. Search the sitter directly next time. The most loyal Petme dog-sitter relationships run 3 to 5 years across multiple dogs in the same household.
Do US dog sitters take large breeds?
Yes, especially in cities with yard-heavy neighborhoods. Coral Gables and Pinecrest in Miami, Park Slope and Brooklyn Heights in NYC, Pasadena and Sherman Oaks in LA. Filter by dog size in search.
What if I have a reactive or anxious dog?
Filter for solo-only sitters and mention reactivity in your booking request. Many Petme sitters specialize in reactive and anxious-dog bookings and charge a small premium for solo care.
Is Petme an app or a website?
Both. Browse profiles and read reviews on the website. Booking, messaging, payment, and cashback all live inside the iOS and Android app.
Which US cities have Petme dog sitters today?
Miami, Seattle, New York, San Francisco, and Los Angeles in the launch wave. Chicago, Boston, DC, Austin, Denver, Portland, Atlanta, Phoenix, San Diego, Houston, Dallas follow in 2026.

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