Petme · Dog sitting · Chelsea, New York

Dog sitters who cover Chelsea, New York

0% owner fee. Cashback on every booking. $22,000 Protection Plan. $80–$110 per night in Chelsea.

Gallery doorman density, West Side waterfront, top NYC pricing. Walks revolve around High Line and Chelsea Piers. A Petme dog sitter in Chelsea is a person whose home becomes your dog's second home. Same sitter every booking, your dog learns the apartment and the local walk routine. Different from a kennel: no rotating staff, no concrete-run boarding. Verified, background-checked, reachable in-chat any hour, up to $22,000 through the Protection Plan for eligible vet costs.

Find a dog sitter in Chelsea

0% owner fee + cashback

$59better off on Petme

$420
On Petme$407+$13 Cashback
Typical platforms$466+$46 Owner fee · 11-15%

Petme adds 0% owner fee and pays cashback (capped at $20 a booking). Typical platforms charge between 11% and 15% owner fees. Sitters set their own rates, so totals vary.

0%
Owner service fee in Chelsea
$22,000
maximum toward eligible vet costs
$80–$110
Per night boarding
4.9 / 5
Average sitter rating

Verified pet sitters in Chelsea

ID check and background check on every profile. Rates and reviews when you open one.

5 average from 22 reviews by Chelsea pet parents

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Karson

Availability confirmed 10d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

Hi!! I can’t wait to take care of your pet while you’re away. I’ve loved animals as long as I can remember and I’ll do more than my absolute best to take great care of them!

New York
From $20
Ethan Paikowsky

Ethan Paikowsky

Availability confirmed 8d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

Based in the East Village, work remotely, and willing to travel! Huge animal lover and would love to care for your fuzzy friends :)

New York
From $15
Lauren

Lauren

5(10)

Availability confirmed 15d ago

Usually replies within a few days

Where Your Pet Feels Right at Home 🏠

New York
From $21
NatalieNoesges

NatalieNoesges

Availability confirmed 3d ago

Usually replies within a few days

When your furry cutie needs someone there, don’t despair Nat will be there!

Jersey City
From $20
David

David

Availability confirmed 2d ago

Usually replies within an hour

my name is David & I love all dogs & cats any type I love them all. I can take care of cats & dogs whenever throughout the day I have so much time on my hands 🫶

New York
From $14
Maaidah

Maaidah

Availability confirmed 10d ago

Usually replies within an hour

I will treat your pet as my own so they feel safe comfortable and happy!

New York
From $15
Michelle Lawrence

Michelle Lawrence

Availability confirmed 4d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

hey! looking to fill my time when not in the classroom! Excited to care for your fur babies💗

New York
From $15
Dominica

Dominica

Availability confirmed 10d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

Hey!! My name is Dominica, i'm here to provide reliable, care to keep your pet safe and happy.

New York
From $18
Catherine

Catherine

Availability confirmed 14d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

Lifelong cat lover looking to fill my NYC life with more furry friends 🐱💕 Lots of cuddles, playtime, and loving care while you’re away!

New York
From $20
Briana

Briana

Availability confirmed 13d ago

Usually replies within an hour

Your friendly neighborhood dog lover!

New York
From $10
Christina

Christina

Availability confirmed 9d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

woof and meow adventures!

New York
From $20
Giovanny

Giovanny

Availability confirmed 3d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

I will love em like they’re my own pups :)

New York
From $10
Audrey

Audrey

Availability confirmed 14d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

In need of a reliable and quality cat sitter? Consider MEow! 😸

New York
From $30
Sarah

Sarah

5(2)

Availability confirmed 11d ago

Usually replies within a few days

Your best friend’s new best friend🐶

New York
From €25
Alex Z

Alex Z

Availability confirmed 2d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

I’ve always had a soft spot for animals and love the joy, companionship, and unconditional love they bring into our lives. I’d love to spend time cari

New York
From $20
Nyasia Cheese

Nyasia Cheese

Availability confirmed 2d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

hi my name is nyasia and I love taking care of pets book with me your pet will find a new best friend😁

New York
From $25
mila

mila

Availability confirmed 6d ago

Usually replies within a few days

Your pets favorite sitter!

New York
From $18
Suzanne

Suzanne

Availability confirmed 7d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

Providing loving care and peace of mind

New York
From $25
Gabi

Gabi

Availability confirmed 5d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

Reliable mid-day exercise, customized paces, and photo updates after every single walk.

New York
From $20
Angel

Angel

Availability confirmed 3d ago

Usually replies within a few days

Experienced, dependable pet care with all the love of home ❤️🐾

New York
From $22
Angelo

Angelo

Availability confirmed 11d ago

Usually replies within a few days

every walk and stay with me is a fun adventure🐶🐕

New York
From $20
Erzhena Baldanova

Erzhena Baldanova

Availability confirmed 5d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

someone you can trust 🐾

New York
From $20
Rosa

Rosa

5(10)

Availability confirmed 10d ago

Usually replies within a few days

Petting dogs since I could walk. From toddling around with my first stuffed puppy to giving belly rubs to real ones, dogs have always been part of my life. I’ve grown up knowing that a good ear scratc

New York
From $18
JessicaXanthe

JessicaXanthe

Availability confirmed 13d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

Hi, I'm Jessica! English by birth, New Yorker by choice, and a total sucker for anything with fur, feathers, or floppy ears! My love affair with animals traces back to childhood (ask my parents about

New York
From $20
Rebecca Guimaraes

Rebecca Guimaraes

Availability confirmed 15d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

I’ll keep your pet safe, happy, and entertained while you’re away !! because apparently they need a vacation from you too Book with me and let the tail wags begin

Newark
From $100
Oly Sando

Oly Sando

Availability confirmed 10d ago

Usually replies within a few days

"Míra, huele, sólo sienteme"

New York
From $25
Alyssa

Alyssa

Availability confirmed 7d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

Loving Care When You’re Not There

Lyndhurst
From $20
Binta

Binta

Availability confirmed 6d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

Enrichment | Wellness | Peace of Mind Lifelong animal lover with 10+ years of experience and currently running a full time animal caretaking business

New York
From $20
Monique Rivers-Wise

Monique Rivers-Wise

Availability confirmed 8d ago

Usually replies within an hour

Pet care isn’t just my profession—it’s my passion. Whether your pet needs walks, drop-in visits, medication administration, or lots of love while you’re away, you can rest easy knowing they’re in expe

Roselle
From $30
Kelly

Kelly

Availability confirmed 4d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

“Loving & trusted dog caregiver.” 🐾

Inwood
From $20
Isabella

Isabella

Availability confirmed 7d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

years of experience plus a passion and love for dogs there is no worry here.

Springfield
From $20
Katrina Le Benger

Katrina Le Benger

Availability confirmed 5d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

I speak fluent side-eye, dinner dance, nervous pacing, and “I only like affection on my terms”—because exceptional pet care starts with noticing what they can’t tell us. i’ve always been animal lover

Elverson
From $22
Natalia

Natalia

Availability confirmed 13d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

Your pet, my care, their second home 💖

Woodbridge
From $25
Kate

Kate

Availability confirmed 5d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

Hii im Kate, I have a Golden Retriever of my own, so I’m very comfortable with the responsibility and care that comes with having a pet. I love going on walks, playing, giving lots of cuddles, and mak

Franklin Square
From $28
Gabriela

Gabriela

Availability confirmed 14d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

I am passionate about making sure your pets feel loved and cared for!

Atlantic Highlands
From $18
Kavya

Kavya

Availability confirmed 13d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

Doh Whisperer

East Brunswick
From $75

About Chelsea

Dog sitting in Chelsea, what it actually looks like

Chelsea is the gallery-and-condo neighborhood between the West Village and Hudson Yards. doorman high-rises along 6th and 7th Avenues, converted lofts west of 10th, and the High Line elevated park running the length of the neighborhood. Chelsea Waterside Park along the river has a dog run; the West Side Highway promenade is the long flat walk option.

Chelsea sitters specialize in small-breed bookings reflecting building rules in the older co-ops along 8th and 9th avenues. The breed mix favors Frenchies, Yorkies, and Cavaliers, with a steady doodle presence in the newer towers. Pricing runs at the top of NYC because of doorman-building density and Manhattan-core sitter overhead.

Where dog sitters work in Chelsea

Petme dog sitters in Chelsea know the local routes. Top spots: High Line, Chelsea Piers, Chelsea Waterside Park, West 23rd Street art galleries.

Breeds in the Chelsea booking mix

The most-booked breeds across Chelsea on Petme right now: French Bulldog, Yorkie, Goldendoodle. Filter by breed when searching.

The cashback maths

What 5 nights in Chelsea actually cost

Worked example at $95 per night, the midpoint of the Chelsea example range. Each sitter sets their own rate, and it is the same either way; the difference is what each platform stacks on top.

Line itemPetmeTypical platforms
Sitter rate (5 × $95)$475$475
Pet-owner service fee (~11%)$0~$50
Cashback earned−$14n/a
Effective cost$461$525

$22,000 Protection Plan is included in the Petme price. Competitors charge separately or cap medical reimbursement.

How it works

Find a Chelsea dog sitter in three steps

Search Chelsea

Pick your dates, browse verified Petme dog sitters in Chelsea. Read profiles, reviews, breed experience, and house rules before reaching out.

Meet in person

Free meet-and-greet with any sitter before you commit. Hand over keys, walk them past the doorman or building staff, confirm routines and medical needs.

Book + earn cashback

Confirm in-app, sitter is notified instantly, $22,000 Protection Plan kicks in immediately, and cashback on every booking lands in your Petme balance when the booking ends.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about dog sitting in Chelsea

Can dogs go on the High Line?
No, dogs are prohibited on the High Line itself. Chelsea sitters walk along the West Side Highway promenade (parallel, waterfront, dog-friendly) instead, or use Chelsea Waterside Park's dog run.
How much does pet sitting in Chelsea cost?
Boarding $80 to $110 per night, walks $25 to $40 per 30 minutes. Among the most expensive NYC neighborhoods, on par with the West Village. The Protection Plan offers up to $22,000 for eligible vet costs, with no owner fee added.
Can my Chelsea sitter handle a doorman tower?
Yes, this is standard Chelsea sitter territory. Building staff handoff is routine. Brief the sitter at the meet-and-greet about elevator pet etiquette and concierge protocols.
Where do Chelsea sitters take dogs?
Chelsea Waterside Park (dog run + waterfront), West Side Highway promenade, the inland gallery blocks west of 10th avenue for quieter walks. Avoid the High Line and 8th Avenue evening rush.
How much does a dog sitter in Chelsea cost?
Overnight stays run $80 to $110 per night in Chelsea. Multi-night bookings often discount slightly. Petme charges 0% owner fee on top.
How is a Petme dog sitter different from a kennel?
A kennel is a facility with rotating staff. A Petme dog sitter is a person whose home becomes your dog's second home. Same person every booking, same neighborhood, same walking routine.
Can I find a yard sitter in Chelsea?
Yard availability varies by neighborhood. Lower-density, residential areas tend to have more yards; downtown and condo-heavy areas have fewer. Filter by "yard" in search to see sitters with outdoor space.
Will a Chelsea sitter handle a long boarding stay?
Yes, multi-week bookings are common (academic-year travel, hiatus weeks, long work trips). Some sitters discount the per-night rate for 14+ night bookings. Lock in 4 to 8 weeks ahead for the best sitters.

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0% owner fee. Cashback on every booking. Up to $22,000 through the Protection Plan for eligible vet costs. Search, message, meet, book. Your Chelsea dog sitter is a few taps away.

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