Find pet sitters in South Boston, Boston on Petme

Your first booking

$66

3 visits

$1.98 back

Every booking after

$64.02

was $66 for 3 visits

9 bookings like this cost you $578.16 on Petme and $659.34 on typical platforms.

You pay $81.18 less with Petme

No owner feeID and background checked pet sitters

Example: 9 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. $55–$90 per night for boarding in South Boston.

Castle Island ocean loop, triple-decker + condo split, Red Line commute. Walks revolve around Castle Island and M Street Beach. Petme connects you with verified Petme sitters in South Boston 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.

0%
Owner service fee in South Boston
$22,000
maximum toward eligible vet costs
Cashback
Cashback every booking
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Average sitter rating

Verified pet sitters in South Boston

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

5 average from 1 reviews by South Boston pet parents

Saleia

Saleia

Availability confirmed 7d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

fun and loving!

Boston
From $35
Mariana

Mariana

Availability confirmed 10d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

meow! mari’s got you!

Cambridge
From $10
AnnaRose

AnnaRose

Availability confirmed 8d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

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.

Boston
From $15
Ava Simpson

Ava Simpson

Availability confirmed 4d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

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!

Boston
From $15
Logan

Logan

Availability confirmed 5d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

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!

Boston
From $20
Aldair Serrano

Aldair Serrano

Availability confirmed 13d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

I love pets; it would make me very happy to look after your animal

Revere
From $50
Valentina

Valentina

Availability confirmed 4d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

your pets second home

Malden
From $20
Keira

Keira

Availability confirmed 4d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

Caring, responsible and communicative animal lover looking to spend more time with pets while helping out pet owners in need! ⭐️

Milton
From $10
Mac

Mac

Availability confirmed 7d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

Votet Best Of Boston's Top Dog Walker/ Boarder For The Last 3 Years Running!

Lynn
From $25
Meghan Masterson

Meghan Masterson

Availability confirmed 3d ago

Usually replies within a few days

experienced pet care you can trust

Waltham
From $25
Oriana

Oriana

Availability confirmed 2d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

Happy walks, happy paws.

Waltham
From $18
Maria

Maria

5(1)

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!

Sudbury
From $85
Valeria

Valeria

Availability confirmed 14d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

Brockton
From $20
Tiffany

Tiffany

Availability confirmed 4d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

Hi, I'm Tiffany. im a full time working SAHM and pet parent

Lowell
From $15

About South Boston

What pet sitting in South Boston actually looks like

South Boston ("Southie") runs from the South Boston Bypass Road south to the waterfront, bookended by Castle Island on the east and Telegraph Hill on the west. The neighborhood split into two layers in the last decade: triple-decker family blocks west of E Street, and luxury condo towers east of A Street near the Seaport line. Castle Island is the dominant walking destination: a 1.7-mile paved loop around Pleasure Bay with constant ocean breeze and a dense weekend dog crowd.

Petme sitters in Southie skew younger and condo-living, with a fast-growing inventory along Old Colony Avenue and First Street. The breed mix tilts active-medium: Labs, Goldendoodles, Frenchies, with a steady rescue contingent from local shelters. Booking patterns favor weekend boarding (the neighborhood travels heavily for Cape Cod weekends) and pre-work morning walks before Red Line commutes. M Street Beach allows dogs off-season (October through March).

Where sitters walk in South Boston

Petme South Boston sitters know the local routes. Top spots: Castle Island, M Street Beach, Telegraph Hill, Broadway Red Line.

Breeds in the South Boston booking mix

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

Why Petme in South Boston

0% fee. Cashback. $22,000 Protection Plan. Same sitter, every time.

South Boston 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 South Boston 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 South Boston 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 South Boston sitters

Every Petme South Boston 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 South Boston actually costs

Worked example at $73 per night, the midpoint of the South Boston 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 × $73)$365$365
Pet-owner service fee$0~$38
Cashback earned−$11n/a
Effective cost$354$403

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 South Boston run $22–$33 per 30 minutes.

How it works

Find a South Boston sitter in three steps

Search South Boston

Pick your dates, browse verified Petme sitters in South Boston. 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.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about pet sitting in South Boston

Are dogs allowed at Castle Island?
Yes, on-leash year-round on the paved loop and the surrounding fields. Many Southie sitters include a Castle Island loop in the standard rate; the ocean breeze keeps dogs cool through summer heat waves. Off-leash only on M Street Beach during the off-season (October to March).
How much does pet sitting in South Boston cost?
Boarding $55 to $90 per night, walks $22 to $33 per 30 minutes. Southie pricing sits in the middle of Boston's band: cheaper than Seaport and Back Bay, comparable to Charlestown and Allston-Brighton.
Can my Southie sitter walk before my Red Line commute?
Yes, common. Many sitters offer 6 to 7am walks for owners catching the Broadway or Andrew Red Line. Lock in a recurring slot at the meet-and-greet for a small repeat-walk discount.
What about St. Patrick's Day weekend crowds?
Sitters route walks away from West Broadway and Andrew Square on parade day (mid-March Sunday). Reactive dogs are tagged for solo-only bookings that weekend. Castle Island stays usable; East Broadway near A Street avoids the parade route.

Find a vetted South Boston pet sitter today

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

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