Petme · Seattle dog sitters

Dog sitters in Seattle, real homes, real relationships

Your dog stays overnight with a verified Seattle sitter from Capitol Hill to Ballard. Hiking sitters available. $20,000 vet protection.

Petme dog sitters in Seattle build relationships across the city's DINKWAD demographic — same sitter every booking, the same Green Lake or Discovery Park walk, the same couch on the same wet November night. Hiking-capable sitters in Magnolia and Phinney Ridge run premium summer bookings to Rattlesnake Ledge or Tiger Mountain.

Find a dog sitter

$50–$90

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 Seattle dog-sitter booking includes

Overnight care in your sitter's home

Couch, weather-proof crate option, walks around Green Lake or Discovery Park, indoor enrichment on rainy days.

Photo + video updates daily

Often with a Green Lake loop clip; hiking sitters add summit photos.

Same-sitter rebooking

Search the same sitter again next time; no matchmaking churn.

$20,000 vet protection + 24/7 support

Bluepearl Northgate, ACCES Seattle, every licensed clinic covered.

Why Seattle

Why dog sitters work in Seattle specifically

Seattle's daily-walk culture means your sitter is doing the same Green Lake or Magnuson run your dog already knows. Long rainy stretches make a sitter with a covered space + indoor enrichment more valuable than a barren boarding kennel. Summer hiking sitters earn premium for Tiger Mountain or Rattlesnake Ledge group hikes.

Neighborhood coverage

Seattle neighborhoods Petme dog sitters cover

Capitol Hill, Ballard, Fremont, Queen Anne, Wallingford, Green Lake, West Seattle, Madrona, Beacon Hill, Ravenna, Phinney Ridge, Magnolia.

Why Petme in Seattle

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. Seattle 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 Seattle 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 Seattle 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 Seattle actually costs

Worked example at the Seattle median nightly rate ($70 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 × $70)	$350	$350
Pet-owner service fee (~11%)	$0	~$37
Cashback earned (up to 5%)	−$18	n/a
Effective cost	$332	$387

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 Seattle cost?

$50 to $90 per night. Hiking-capable summer bookings add 10–20%. Petme charges owners 0% on top.

Will my Seattle dog sitter take my dog hiking?

Many do. Filter for hiking-capable sitters; standard hikes are Discovery Park, Rattlesnake Ledge, Tiger Mountain. Strenuous hikes often add $10–$25 per outing.

What about rainy-day indoor enrichment?

Many Seattle sitters specialize in this: snuffle mats, lick mats, puzzle toys, treadmill walking. Mention your dog's energy level in the booking notes.

Can I find a sitter with a fenced yard in Seattle?

Yes, especially in West Seattle, Beacon Hill, Magnolia, Phinney Ridge, and Madrona. Filter by "yard" in search.

How is this different from a kennel or boarding facility?

A Petme dog sitter is a person; their home becomes your dog's second home. Same person every booking, your dog learns the routine. Kennels rotate staff.

What does $20,000 Petme Protection cover?

Emergency vet care at any licensed Seattle clinic. No deductible. Covers slip-and-falls on wet surfaces, foxtails, salmon poisoning, snake bites.