Petme · Long Island City, New York
Find a vetted pet sitter in Long Island City, New York
0% owner fee. Up to 5% cashback. $20,000 vet protection. $65–$90 per night for boarding in Long Island City.
High-rise waterfront, condo-pet-friendly, skyline walks. Walks revolve around Gantry Plaza State Park and Hunters Point South Park. Petme connects you with verified Petme sitters in Long Island City 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 Long Island City
$20,000
Vet protection per booking
Up to 5%
Cashback every booking
4.9 / 5
Average sitter rating
About Long Island City
What pet sitting in Long Island City actually looks like
Long Island City (LIC) is the high-rise condo neighborhood across the East River from Midtown. newer towers along Center Boulevard and the waterfront, Gantry Plaza State Park stretching along the river with Pepsi-Cola sign and skyline views, Hunters Point South Park extending south with off-leash hours.
LIC sitters serve a Manhattan-commuting demographic with substantial newer-condo inventory: pet-friendly buildings without weight caps, key-fob elevators, frequent doorman handoffs. The breed mix is broader than Manhattan (more medium-large dogs because building rules are looser), and the booking pattern leans daycare-and-drop-in for owners working long Midtown hours.
Where sitters walk in Long Island City
Petme Long Island City sitters know the local routes. Top spots: Gantry Plaza State Park, Hunters Point South Park, MoMA PS1, Court Square.
Breeds in the Long Island City booking mix
The most-booked breeds across Long Island City on Petme right now: Goldendoodle, French Bulldog, Labrador. Filter by breed when searching.
Why Petme in Long Island City
0% fee. 5% cashback. $20,000 vet protection. Same sitter, every time.
Long Island City 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 Long Island City 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 Long Island City booking, that's ~$41 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 Long Island City sitters
Every Petme Long Island City 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 Long Island City actually costs
Worked example at the Long Island City median nightly rate ($78 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 × $78) | $390 | $390 |
| Pet-owner service fee (~11%) | $0 | ~$41 |
| Cashback earned (up to 5%) | −$20 | n/a |
| Effective cost | $370 | $431 |
$20,000 vet protection is included in the Petme price. Competitors charge separately or cap medical reimbursement. Walks in Long Island City run $22–$32 per 30 minutes.
How it works
Find a Long Island City sitter in three steps
Search Long Island City
Pick your dates, browse verified Petme sitters in Long Island City. 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 Long Island City, New York
Pet Boarding
Overnight stays at a sitter's home with personalized care and attention in Long Island City, New York
Dog Walking
Scheduled walks to keep your dog active, happy, and well-exercised in Long Island City, New York
House Sitting
In-home care where a sitter stays at your place with your pet in Long Island City, New York
Drop-in Visits
Quick check-ins for feeding, playtime, and potty breaks in Long Island City, New York
Doggy Daycare
Daytime supervision and socialization while you're at work in Long Island City, New York
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about pet sitting in Long Island City
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