Petme · Fort Lauderdale

Find a vetted pet sitter in Fort Lauderdale, 0% owner fee

0% owner fee. Up to 5% cashback on every booking. $20,000 vet protection included.

Verified dog and cat sitters across Las Olas Isles to Imperial Point in Fort Lauderdale. No service fee for pet owners, up to 5% cashback on every completed booking, $20,000 vet protection included on every stay.

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Owner service fee on Petme

$20,000

Vet protection per booking

Up to 5%

Cashback on every booking

4.9 / 5

Average sitter rating

Verified sitters

Find a verified pet sitter in Fort Lauderdale

Petme connects pet parents in Fort Lauderdale with ID-verified local sitters. Open the app to browse sitters near you, read real reviews, and message a sitter before you book.

$0 owner booking fee, automatic cashback
$20,000 vet protection on every booking
Every sitter ID-verified
Message and meet before you book

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The cashback maths

What you actually save on a typical booking

Worked example: a 5-night dog-boarding stay in Fort Lauderdale at $65 per night. The sitter sets the same rate either way — the difference is what each platform stacks on top.

	Fee-charging platforms	Petme
Sitter rate (5 nights × $65)	$325	$325
Pet-owner service fee (~11%)	$35–$50	$0
Booking subtotal	$360–$375	$325
Cashback earned	—	−$16
Effective cost	$360–$375	$309

Competitor column reflects platforms that charge pet owners a service fee on top of the sitter rate (Rover, Wag, Care.com). Petme charges pet owners 0% and credits up to 5% cashback automatically into your Petme balance.

Comparison

Petme vs other US platforms

Other platforms

Pet owners pay a platform service fee on top of every booking (typically 5–11%).

No cashback. Repeat bookings cost the same as the first.

Limited or paywalled vet protection. Some platforms cap medical reimbursement at $1,000–$5,000.

Sitter matching rotates you through whoever is available. No same-sitter guarantee.

Petme

Pet owners pay 0% on Petme. The sitter sets the rate, you pay only the rate.

Up to 5% cashback on every completed booking, paid into your Petme balance instantly.

$20,000 in vet expenses included on every booking, no deductible, no upcharge.

Search and rebook the same sitter directly. Most Petme owners stick with one preferred sitter after the first 2–3 bookings.

Protection and cashback

Protection and cashback, automatic

$20,000 vet protection on every booking

Every booking on Petme includes up to $20,000 in vet expenses if something happens during the stay. The protection is automatic, has no deductible, and applies whether you book one drop-in visit or a two-week boarding. No claim form to fill out before the vet visit: open a ticket from inside the booking and Petme support coordinates with the clinic.

Automatic cashback, no signup, no opt-in

When a booking completes, up to 5% cashback is credited to your Petme balance straight away. Use the balance toward your next booking, no expiry, no minimum. The more you book, the more comes back.

How it works

Search your neighborhood

Pick your dates, choose a service, and browse verified sitters in your part of the city. Read profiles, reviews, and house rules before reaching out.

Message in chat, meet in person

Free meet-and-greet with any sitter before you commit. Hand over keys, share your pet's routine, and confirm any medical or feeding needs.

Book inside the app, get cashback

Confirm the booking, the sitter is notified, and up to 5% cashback lands in your Petme balance automatically when the stay ends.

Local context

Booking a sitter in Fort Lauderdale: what to know

Fort Lauderdale runs hot and humid most of the year, with a wet season from May through October that brings near-daily afternoon storms. Sitters shift walks to early morning and after sunset to keep paws off scorching pavement and dodge the rain. Demand spikes in winter (December through March) when snowbirds and tourists fill the beach, and again over the summer holidays, with boarding and drop-in visits leading as owners travel. Broward County has a large Spanish-speaking and Caribbean owner base, so sitters who speak Spanish or Haitian Creole pick up extra bookings.

Pet care services in Fort Lauderdale

Pet Boarding

Overnight stays at a sitter's home with personalized care and attention in Fort Lauderdale

Dog Walking

Scheduled walks to keep your dog active, happy, and well-exercised in Fort Lauderdale

House Sitting

In-home care where a sitter stays at your place with your pet in Fort Lauderdale

Drop-in Visits

Quick check-ins for feeding, playtime, and potty breaks in Fort Lauderdale

Doggy Daycare

Daytime supervision and socialization while you're at work in Fort Lauderdale

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Are pet sitters in Fort Lauderdale really vetted?

Yes. Every Petme sitter in Fort Lauderdale passes identity verification with a government ID and a background check before their profile goes live. First bookings are tagged so you can see whether a sitter is new or established, and reviews are open and unfiltered.

What does the 0% owner fee actually mean in practice?

Other US platforms (Rover, Wag, Care.com) charge pet owners a service fee on top of the sitter's rate at checkout — typically 5% to 11%. Petme charges pet owners 0%. You pay the rate the sitter sets, nothing else. On a $325 5-night boarding, that's $35–$50 you don't pay.

How does cashback work for Fort Lauderdale bookings?

When you complete a booking with a sitter in Fort Lauderdale, Petme credits up to 5% of the booking value back into your in-app balance. The balance applies to your next booking with no expiry and no minimum. New customers see the credit within hours of booking completion.

What happens if my pet needs a vet during a stay in Fort Lauderdale?

Every Petme booking automatically includes up to $20,000 in vet expenses if something goes wrong during the stay. The protection has no deductible and applies whether you book one walk or a two-week boarding. Open a ticket from inside the booking and Petme support coordinates directly with the Fort Lauderdale clinic.

Can I cancel if my plans change?

Yes. Each sitter sets their own cancellation policy and it's shown clearly on their profile before you book. Cancellations made inside the sitter's free-cancel window are refunded in full to your original payment method.

What about Fort Lauderdale-specific rules I should know?

Florida does not license pet sitters or dog walkers at the state level; you operate as a sole proprietor and report self-employment income on Schedule C. Broward County requires dogs to be leashed in public, and most income from walks, sits, and boarding is reportable to the IRS.

Is Petme an app or a website?

Both. Search and read profiles on the website. Booking, messages, payment, and cashback all run inside the iOS and Android app.

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Find a sitter, message in chat, book inside the app. Cashback lands automatically when the booking is done.

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