Petme · Miami dog sitters

Dog sitters in Miami, real homes, real relationships

Your dog stays overnight with a verified Miami sitter from Brickell to Coral Gables. Same sitter, every booking. $20,000 vet protection included.

Petme dog sitters in Miami are the people you build a real relationship with: same sitter every booking, your dog learns their couch, the neighbors' dogs, the morning walk route. Different from a kennel and different from a boarding "facility" — this is your dog's second home with someone you choose, verified, background-checked, and reachable in-chat.

Find a dog sitter

$45–$85

Per night with a dog sitter

Owner service fee

$20,000

Vet protection per booking

4.9 / 5

Average sitter rating

What’s included

What a Miami dog-sitter booking includes

Overnight care in your sitter's home

Couch, AC, daily walks at South Pointe Park or Margaret Pace Park, group play if they host other dogs.

Photo + video updates daily

Sent in-chat after morning and evening walks.

Same-sitter rebooking

Search the same sitter directly next time. No matchmaking churn, no rotating strangers.

$20,000 vet protection + 24/7 support

BluePearl North Miami Beach, VCA Miami Animal Hospital — every licensed clinic covered.

Why Miami

Why dog sitters work in Miami specifically

Condo-living owners need a sitter who has a yard or easy walk-out access; many Petme dog sitters in Coral Gables, Coconut Grove, Pinecrest, and Kendall meet that bar. Spanish-speaking sitters are widely available, which matters across Brickell, Doral, and Hialeah. Cruise embarkations from PortMiami make 5–14 night stays the typical Miami booking length.

Neighborhood coverage

Miami neighborhoods Petme dog sitters cover

Brickell, Wynwood, Coral Gables, Coconut Grove, Edgewater, South Beach, Mid-Beach, Little Havana, Design District, Key Biscayne, Aventura, Pinecrest, Doral, Kendall, Hialeah.

Why Petme in Miami

0% fee. 5% cashback. $20,000 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. Miami 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.

$20,000 vet protection, included

Every Petme booking includes up to $20,000 in vet expenses if something happens during the stay. No deductible, no upcharge, no upgrade tier. Petme coordinates with the Miami 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 Miami 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 Miami actually costs

Worked example at the Miami median nightly rate ($65 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 × $65)	$325	$325
Pet-owner service fee (~11%)	$0	~$34
Cashback earned (up to 5%)	−$16	n/a
Effective cost	$309	$359

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.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much do dog sitters in Miami cost?

$45 to $85 per night depending on neighborhood, dog size, and booking length. Petme charges owners 0% on top.

How is a Petme dog sitter different from a kennel?

A kennel is a facility. A Petme dog sitter is a person whose home becomes your dog's second home. Same person every booking, your dog learns the routine, no rotating staff.

How is a Petme dog sitter different from dog boarding?

Both are overnight in the sitter's home. "Dog boarding" markets the property; "dog sitter" markets the relationship. Same booking flow, you choose which framing matches what you want.

Can I find a Spanish-speaking dog sitter in Miami?

Yes, plenty. Use the language filter when searching. Brickell, Doral, Hialeah, and Kendall have the deepest Spanish-speaking sitter pool.

Will my dog sitter take my dog on hurricane shelter-in-place?

Many will. Tag your booking as hurricane-flexible and confirm with the sitter at the meet-and-greet. $20,000 vet protection applies through evacuation.

What if my dog has medical needs?

Many Miami sitters administer pills, drops, or insulin. Mention medical needs in your booking request; the sitter confirms before accepting.