Petme · San Francisco dog sitters

Find a trusted dog sitter in San Francisco

Your dog stays overnight with a verified SF sitter from the Mission to Pacific Heights. Same sitter every booking. $22,000 Protection Plan.

Petme dog sitters in SF run on the relationship model: same sitter every booking, your dog learns the Mission flat or Noe Valley row-home, the same Fort Funston or Crissy Field walk. Hybrid-RTO calendars make Tue-to-Thu mid-week sitters especially valuable.

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See sitters in San Francisco

Overnight dog sitting in San Francisco typically runs $70 to $120 per night on Petme. Petme charges pet owners 0% commission, so the sitter rate is the full price. Rate bands verified May 2026.

$70–$120

Per night with a dog sitter

Owner service fee

$22,000

Protection Plan per booking

4.9 / 5

Average sitter rating

What’s included

What an SF dog-sitter booking includes

Overnight care in your sitter's home

Mission flat, Noe Valley row-home, Bernal Heights cottage. Walks at Fort Funston, Crissy Field, Bernal Heights hilltop, or your usual spot.

Photo + video updates daily

Sent in-chat; many SF sitters add a clip from the hilltop walk.

Same-sitter rebooking

Search the same sitter directly next time; SF dog-sitter relationships tend to last 2–4 years.

$22,000 Protection Plan + 24/7 support

SF Veterinary Specialists, VCA SF, every licensed Bay Area clinic. No deductible.

Why San Francisco

Why dog sitters work in San Francisco specifically

Tight condo inventory in Pacific Heights and Marina makes boarding-out logistically painful for many SF dogs. A Petme dog sitter who lives 4 blocks away in your neighborhood is the simpler choice. Hill-walking sitters in Bernal Heights and Russian Hill premium-price for fit dogs; small-breed sitters in the Mission are the most plentiful.

Neighborhood coverage

SF neighborhoods Petme dog sitters cover

Mission District, Noe Valley, Bernal Heights, Castro, Pacific Heights, Marina District, Hayes Valley, Inner Sunset, Cole Valley, Glen Park, Potrero Hill, Russian Hill.

Why Petme in San Francisco

0% fee. 5% cashback. $22,000 Protection Plan. 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. San Francisco 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 service fee on top of the sitter's rate at checkout, and their exact fees are published on their own sites and can change. Petme layers 0%. You pay only the rate the sitter sets, so a 5-night booking costs exactly five nights.

$22,000 Protection Plan, 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco actually costs

Worked example at the San Francisco median nightly rate ($95 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 × $95)	$475	$475
Pet-owner service fee	$0	~$50
Cashback earned (up to 5%)	−$24	n/a
Effective cost	$451	$525

The right-hand column is a typical owner-side service fee on platforms that charge one on top of the sitter rate (Rover, Wag and Care.com publish their current fees on their own sites). $22,000 Protection Plan is included in the Petme price; other platforms set their own cover and caps.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much do dog sitters in San Francisco cost?

$70 to $120 per night depending on neighborhood, dog size, and booking length. Pacific Heights and Marina run highest; Inner Sunset and Glen Park lowest.

Can I find a sitter who hikes Fort Funston?

Yes. Filter for hike-capable sitters; Fort Funston, Crissy Field, Lands End, and Mount Sutro are standard. Some charge a small foxtail-vigilance premium in summer.

How is this different from a kennel?

A kennel is a facility. A Petme dog sitter is a person; their home is your dog's second home. Same person every booking — kennels rotate staff.

Can a sitter handle stairs in my SF flat?

Most do; ground-floor flats are at a premium. Filter "no stairs" if your dog has joint issues.

What about my reactive dog?

Filter for solo-only sitters. Many SF sitters charge a small premium for solo bookings; mention reactivity at the meet-and-greet.

What does $22,000 Petme Protection cover in SF?

Emergency vet care at any licensed Bay Area clinic. No deductible. Covers foxtails, saltwater poisoning, earthquake-related injuries.

Verified pet sitters in San Francisco

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

Courtney Yates

From $30

Availability confirmed 13d ago

Friendly, Responsible Pet Care

San Francisco

Arnie Maravillas

From $25

Availability confirmed 6d ago

Your dog’s next favorite human is here—ready for walks, zoomies, belly rubs, and adventures! 🐶🐾

San Francisco

Michelle

From $35

Availability confirmed 11d ago

Lifelong cat lover offering reliable drop-in visits for cats and small-medium dogs in San Francisco.

San Francisco

Julissa

From $15

Availability confirmed 15d ago

Providing loving, reliable care and plenty of tail wags while you’re away! 🐾🐶

Daly City

Camyle

From $30

Availability confirmed 12d ago

Willing to go the extra mile!

Oakland

Illyria

From $20

Availability confirmed 15d ago

Lifelong animal lover in Berkeley. Proud frog owner. Safe and reliable care.

Berkeley

Jay

From $45

Availability confirmed today

Feline-centric home (cage-free). Private room for settling in, before accessing the rest of the house with window perches & scratchers in every room.

Oakland

Sierra

From $20

Availability confirmed 4d ago

The Next Best Thing to You🐾

Pinole

Socorro Pereda

From $30

Availability confirmed 8d ago

Paws in Awesome Hands💕

Hayward

jenny

From $20

Availability confirmed 7d ago

Redwood City

Diamond

From $25

Availability confirmed 14d ago

Lifelong pet lover! I have 3+ years of professional dog training experience. I make every walk safe and full of positive reinforcement. I understand dog and cat behavior well and will always approach

Fremont