Petme · Chelsea, New York
Find a vetted pet sitter in Chelsea, New York
0% owner fee. Up to 5% cashback. $20,000 vet protection. $80–$110 per night for boarding in Chelsea.
Gallery doorman density, West Side waterfront, top NYC pricing. Walks revolve around High Line and Chelsea Piers. Petme connects you with verified Petme sitters in Chelsea who match your pet, your routine, and your block. No platform service fee, real cashback, $20,000 vet protection on every booking.
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Owner service fee in Chelsea
$20,000
Vet protection per booking
Up to 5%
Cashback every booking
4.9 / 5
Average sitter rating
About Chelsea
What pet sitting in Chelsea actually looks like
Chelsea is the gallery-and-condo neighborhood between the West Village and Hudson Yards. doorman high-rises along 6th and 7th Avenues, converted lofts west of 10th, and the High Line elevated park running the length of the neighborhood. Chelsea Waterside Park along the river has a dog run; the West Side Highway promenade is the long flat walk option.
Chelsea sitters specialize in small-breed bookings reflecting building rules in the older co-ops along 8th and 9th avenues. The breed mix favors Frenchies, Yorkies, and Cavaliers, with a steady doodle presence in the newer towers. Pricing runs at the top of NYC because of doorman-building density and Manhattan-core sitter overhead.
Where sitters walk in Chelsea
Petme Chelsea sitters know the local routes. Top spots: High Line, Chelsea Piers, Chelsea Waterside Park, West 23rd Street art galleries.
Breeds in the Chelsea booking mix
The most-booked breeds across Chelsea on Petme right now: French Bulldog, Yorkie, Goldendoodle. Filter by breed when searching.
Why Petme in Chelsea
0% fee. 5% cashback. $20,000 vet protection. Same sitter, every time.
Chelsea 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 Chelsea windows.
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%. On a typical 5-night Chelsea booking, that's ~$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 upgrade tier. Petme coordinates with the New York 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 Chelsea sitters
Every Petme Chelsea 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 Chelsea actually costs
Worked example at the Chelsea median nightly rate ($95 per night, source: Petme telemetry, 2026). 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 (~11%) | $0 | ~$50 |
| Cashback earned (up to 5%) | −$24 | n/a |
| Effective cost | $451 | $525 |
$20,000 vet protection is included in the Petme price. Competitors charge separately or cap medical reimbursement. Walks in Chelsea run $25–$40 per 30 minutes.
How it works
Find a Chelsea sitter in three steps
Search Chelsea
Pick your dates, browse verified Petme sitters in Chelsea. 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, $20,000 vet protection kicks in immediately, and up to 5% cashback lands in your Petme balance when the stay ends.
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Pet care services in Chelsea, New York
Pet Boarding
Overnight stays at a sitter's home with personalized care and attention in Chelsea, New York
Dog Walking
Scheduled walks to keep your dog active, happy, and well-exercised in Chelsea, New York
House Sitting
In-home care where a sitter stays at your place with your pet in Chelsea, New York
Drop-in Visits
Quick check-ins for feeding, playtime, and potty breaks in Chelsea, New York
Doggy Daycare
Daytime supervision and socialization while you're at work in Chelsea, New York
FAQ
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