Hire a pet sitter in Charlestown, Boston with no owner fee
Your first booking
$66
3 visits
$1.98 back
Every booking after
$64.02
was $66 for 3 visits
6 bookings like this cost you $386.10 on Petme and $439.56 on typical platforms.
You pay $53.46 less with Petme
Example: 6 bookings of 3 visits at $66 each. Cashback up to $20 per booking. Typical platforms add an 11-15% fee for owners on every booking. This example uses 11%. Example close to what Petme sitters charge.
0% owner fee. Cashback on every booking. $22,000 Protection Plan. $60–$90 per night for boarding in Charlestown.
Colonial rowhouses, Bunker Hill loops, Navy Yard waterfront condos. Walks revolve around Bunker Hill Monument and Navy Yard. Petme connects you with verified Petme sitters in Charlestown who match your pet, your routine, and your block. No platform service fee, real cashback, up to $22,000 through the Protection Plan for eligible vet costs.
Verified pet sitters in Charlestown
ID check and background check on every profile. Rates and reviews when you open one.
5 average from 1 reviews by Charlestown pet parents
Saleia
Availability confirmed 7d ago
Usually replies within a few hours
fun and loving!
Mariana
Availability confirmed 10d ago
Usually replies within a few hours
meow! mari’s got you!
AnnaRose
Availability confirmed 8d ago
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I've spent years raising a super high-energy, reactive husky mix, and volunteering in shelters, so I'm used to handling 'spicy' cats and anxious dogs with a lot of patience.
Ava Simpson
Availability confirmed 4d ago
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Hi I am Ava Simpson! Taking care of dogs and cats has been a small side hustle of mine for the past three years in my hometown. I defiantly want to continue doing so in Boston!
Logan
Availability confirmed 5d ago
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Hi! I’m Logan and specialize in walking / caring for strong and active dogs who need plenty of exercise. I don’t discriminate though, and can cater to all types of pet and doggie needs!
Aldair Serrano
Availability confirmed 13d ago
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I love pets; it would make me very happy to look after your animal
Valentina
Availability confirmed 4d ago
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your pets second home
Keira
Availability confirmed 4d ago
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Caring, responsible and communicative animal lover looking to spend more time with pets while helping out pet owners in need! ⭐️
Mac
Availability confirmed 7d ago
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Votet Best Of Boston's Top Dog Walker/ Boarder For The Last 3 Years Running!
Meghan Masterson
Availability confirmed 3d ago
Usually replies within a few days
experienced pet care you can trust
Oriana
Availability confirmed 2d ago
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Happy walks, happy paws.
Maria
Availability confirmed yesterday
Usually replies within an hour
Pampered Pet! I give lots of updates and photos for your peace of mind. Happy to take special needs/elderly dogs as well. We love them all!
Valeria
Availability confirmed 14d ago
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Tiffany
Availability confirmed 4d ago
Usually replies within a few hours
Hi, I'm Tiffany. im a full time working SAHM and pet parent
About Charlestown
What pet sitting in Charlestown actually looks like
Charlestown is the colonial-era neighborhood across the Charles from the North End: brick rowhouses on Monument Square and Winthrop Street, the Bunker Hill Monument as the central landmark, and a fast-growing condo strip along the Navy Yard waterfront. Hood Park (a newer redevelopment) anchors the inland green space; Doherty Park and the Charles River paths cover daily walking needs.
Charlestown sitters skew young-professional with a steady share of long-tenure townhouse owners on the Monument and Winthrop blocks. Booking patterns favor weekday morning walks for commuters using the Orange Line (Community College / North Station) and weekend boarding for Cape and ski-trip travel. The breed mix tracks Back Bay and the South End: Frenchies, Goldendoodles, Labs, with growing Goldendoodle representation in the Navy Yard condos. Brick sidewalks and steep slopes (Monument Square hill, the Winthrop Square climb) shape winter walking routes.
Where sitters walk in Charlestown
Petme Charlestown sitters know the local routes. Top spots: Bunker Hill Monument, Navy Yard, Doherty Park, Hood Park.
Breeds in the Charlestown booking mix
The most-booked breeds across Charlestown on Petme right now: French Bulldog, Goldendoodle, Labrador. Filter by breed when searching.
Why Petme in Charlestown
0% fee. Cashback. $22,000 Protection Plan. Same sitter, every time.
Charlestown pet owners on Petme pay less per booking, get more protection, and earn cashback on every stay. Sitters keep up to 90% of the booking, which is why supply is steady even in tight Charlestown windows.
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%. A 5-night Charlestown booking costs you the sitter's rate and nothing else.
$22,000 Protection Plan, included
The Protection Plan can contribute up to $22,000 toward eligible vet costs if something happens during the stay. No deductible, no upgrade tier. Petme coordinates with the Boston clinic from inside the app.
Cashback on every booking, automatic
When a booking completes, cashback on every booking 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 Charlestown sitters
Every Petme Charlestown sitter passes identity verification with a government ID plus a background check before going live. Same-sitter rebooking is one tap.
The cashback maths
What a 5-night booking in Charlestown actually costs
Worked example at $75 per night, the midpoint of the Charlestown 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 item | Petme | Typical platforms |
|---|---|---|
| Sitter rate (5 × $75) | $375 | $375 |
| Pet-owner service fee | $0 | ~$39 |
| Cashback earned | −$11 | n/a |
| Effective cost | $364 | $414 |
The right-hand column is a typical owner-side service fee on platforms that charge one; each publishes its current fees and cover on its own site. $22,000 Protection Plan is included in the Petme price. Walks in Charlestown run $23–$33 per 30 minutes.
How it works
Find a Charlestown sitter in three steps
Search Charlestown
Pick your dates, browse verified Petme sitters in Charlestown. 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 stay ends.
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Pet care services in Charlestown, Boston
Pet Boarding
Overnight stays at a sitter's home with personalized care and attention in Charlestown, Boston
Dog Walking
Scheduled walks to keep your dog active, happy, and well-exercised in Charlestown, Boston
House Sitting
In-home care where a sitter stays at your place with your pet in Charlestown, Boston
Drop-in Visits
Quick check-ins for feeding, playtime, and potty breaks in Charlestown, Boston
Doggy Daycare
Daytime supervision and socialization while you're at work in Charlestown, Boston
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about pet sitting in Charlestown
How do Charlestown sitters handle the Monument Square hill in winter?
How much does pet sitting in Charlestown cost?
Will my Charlestown sitter walk to the Bunker Hill Monument area?
Can I find a sitter near the Navy Yard condos?
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