Petme · Dumbo, New York
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0% owner fee. Up to 5% cashback. $20,000 vet protection. $75–$100 per night for boarding in Dumbo.
Iconic skyline-loft, Brooklyn Bridge Park, family-luxury Brooklyn. Walks revolve around Brooklyn Bridge Park (Pier 1) and Empire Stores. Petme connects you with verified Petme sitters in Dumbo 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 Dumbo
$20,000
Vet protection per booking
Up to 5%
Cashback every booking
4.9 / 5
Average sitter rating
About Dumbo
What pet sitting in Dumbo actually looks like
Dumbo (Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass) is the converted-warehouse luxury-loft neighborhood on the Brooklyn waterfront, with the iconic view of the Manhattan Bridge framing Washington Street. Brooklyn Bridge Park's Pier 1 is the central waterfront playground, with off-leash hours and skyline views.
Dumbo sitters specialize in family-oriented luxury-loft bookings. The breed mix favors Frenchies, doodles, Cavaliers, plus a steady rescue contingent. Loft sizes accommodate medium dogs comfortably; building rules are looser than Manhattan high-rises.
Where sitters walk in Dumbo
Petme Dumbo sitters know the local routes. Top spots: Brooklyn Bridge Park (Pier 1), Empire Stores, Washington Street, Manhattan Bridge.
Breeds in the Dumbo booking mix
The most-booked breeds across Dumbo on Petme right now: French Bulldog, Goldendoodle, Cavalier King Charles. Filter by breed when searching.
Why Petme in Dumbo
0% fee. 5% cashback. $20,000 vet protection. Same sitter, every time.
Dumbo 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 Dumbo 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 Dumbo booking, that's ~$46 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 Dumbo sitters
Every Petme Dumbo 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 Dumbo actually costs
Worked example at the Dumbo median nightly rate ($88 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 × $88) | $440 | $440 |
| Pet-owner service fee (~11%) | $0 | ~$46 |
| Cashback earned (up to 5%) | −$22 | n/a |
| Effective cost | $418 | $486 |
$20,000 vet protection is included in the Petme price. Competitors charge separately or cap medical reimbursement. Walks in Dumbo run $25–$38 per 30 minutes.
How it works
Find a Dumbo sitter in three steps
Search Dumbo
Pick your dates, browse verified Petme sitters in Dumbo. 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 Dumbo, New York
Pet Boarding
Overnight stays at a sitter's home with personalized care and attention in Dumbo, New York
Dog Walking
Scheduled walks to keep your dog active, happy, and well-exercised in Dumbo, New York
House Sitting
In-home care where a sitter stays at your place with your pet in Dumbo, New York
Drop-in Visits
Quick check-ins for feeding, playtime, and potty breaks in Dumbo, New York
Doggy Daycare
Daytime supervision and socialization while you're at work in Dumbo, New York
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