Petme · Austin dog sitters
Find dog sitters near you in Austin
Your dog stays overnight with a verified Austin sitter from South Congress to East Austin. Greenbelt-ready, yards common, same sitter every booking. $22,000 vet protection.
Petme dog sitters in Austin build a real relationship across the city's festival-and-tech travel cycles: same sitter every booking, your dog learns the East Austin bungalow or the Zilker cottage, the early Lady Bird Lake loop, the cool floor in the AC. Many Austin sitters host with a fenced yard, which suits the active, greenbelt-loving dogs a kennel run can not.
Find a dog sitterOvernight dog sitting in Austin typically runs $42 to $78 per night on Petme. Petme charges pet owners 0% commission, so the sitter rate is the full price. Rate bands verified May 2026.
$42–$78
Per night with a dog sitter
0%
Owner service fee
$22,000
Vet protection per booking
4.9 / 5
Average sitter rating
What’s included
What an Austin dog-sitter booking includes
Overnight care in your sitter's home
Often a house with a fenced yard. Early walks along the Lady Bird Lake Trail or the Barton Creek Greenbelt, with AC and cool floors through the afternoon heat.
Photo + video updates daily
Sent in-chat after walks; many sitters add a morning Lady Bird Lake or Zilker clip.
Same-sitter rebooking
Your dog keeps one familiar sitter across trips instead of rotating strangers.
$22,000 vet protection + 24/7 support
Austin Veterinary Emergency Service, Heart of Texas Veterinary Specialty Center, every licensed clinic covered. No deductible.
Why Austin
Why dog sitters work in Austin specifically
Festival weeks and tech travel make a trusted, repeat sitter worth more than a kennel that books out. Yard-equipped sitters are plentiful in East Austin, Mueller, Crestview, and Allandale for active dogs. A local sitter keeps the greenbelt routine going and knows to check Lady Bird Lake algae warnings before letting a dog near the water.
Neighborhood coverage
Austin neighborhoods Petme dog sitters cover
South Congress, East Austin, Hyde Park, Zilker, Tarrytown, Mueller, Clarksville, Bouldin Creek, Travis Heights, Barton Hills, Crestview, Allandale.
Why Petme in Austin
0% fee. 5% cashback. $22,000 vet protection. Same sitter, every time.
The dog-sitter market has been Rover's and Wag's for a decade. Petme rebuilt the economics around the pet owner. Austin owners on Petme pay less per booking, get more protection, and earn cashback on every stay. 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. On a typical 5-night booking, that's $35 to $50 you don't pay.
$22,000 vet protection, included
Every Petme booking includes up to $22,000 in vet expenses if something happens during the stay. No deductible, no upcharge, no upgrade tier. Petme coordinates with the Austin 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. Rakuten-style economics applied to your pet's second home.
Verified, background-checked sitters
Every Petme Austin sitter passes identity verification with a government ID plus a background check before going live. Reviews are open and unfiltered. Same-sitter rebooking is one tap, not a matchmaking dice roll.
The cashback maths
What a 5-night booking in Austin actually costs
Worked example at the Austin median nightly rate ($60 per night). The sitter sets the same rate either way; the difference is what each platform stacks on top.
| Line item | Petme | Fee-charging platforms |
|---|---|---|
| Sitter rate (5 × $60) | $300 | $300 |
| Pet-owner service fee (~11%) | $0 | ~$32 |
| Cashback earned (up to 5%) | −$15 | n/a |
| Effective cost | $285 | $332 |
Competitor column reflects platforms that charge pet owners a service fee on top of the sitter rate (Rover, Wag, Care.com). $22,000 vet protection is included in the Petme price; competitors charge separately or cap medical reimbursement.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
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How is a Petme dog sitter different from a kennel?
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What does $22,000 Petme Protection cover?
Verified pet sitters in Austin
Browse verified pet sitters in Austin. Tap any sitter to see their services, rates and reviews.
Samantha
quirky_duck1140
Recent UT Grad & Hybrid Worker
Jesus Vargas
jesusvargas
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
Aura
agile_zebra1405
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
Victor Leyva Jr
vicl24
Your pets are in good hands, real care, professional, dependable pet sitting! :)
Jasmin Rodriguez
jasminr
As a dog mom, I truly love what I do! Making sure every pet isn’t alone & taken care of with love!
Georgia Norman
georgiasdogboarding
Where Your Dog Feels Right at Home—Because They Are!
sierrag7User
sierra_gomez7
I love all animals 🩷
Melannie
melanniesolis
Where your pet is treated like family🥰💖
Zoie
zoiejones
cutest care for your fur babies
Charlie Marie
canine_development
Mother of teen daughter, dog/cat mom, canine coach, puppy trainer, animal rescuer/lover, and professional nanny for 35 years.
Abigail
purring_mosquito1256
Loving, reliable care for your pets — because they deserve the best while you’re away.
Jisaela Longoria🫶🏼
dainty_gargoyle1503
"Reliable care for your best friend, total peace of mind for you.
Jackie Campoya
jackiecampoya
you can always count on me to leave you a tired, happy pup when you get home!🦮♥️
Trinity Medina
trinity_03
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.
Ella
goofy_duck1694
I am experienced dog sitter who will spoil your dogs
Sapin Dahal
whatawoof
WhatA Woof - In Home Dog Boarding. Dogs lives like family in our home.
Chloe Robles
mischievous_minotaur1529
Lifelong animal caregiver with experience for all animals. Skilled in connecting with dogs of all sizes, and providing compassionate care.
Daniela Guajardo
rowdy_sheep1535
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
Seryna Avalos
seryna.xo
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
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