Find a vetted pet sitter in San Jose, 0% owner fee
0% owner fee. Up to 5% cashback on every booking. $20,000 vet protection included.
Verified dog and cat sitters across Willow Glen to Japantown in San Jose. No service fee for pet owners, up to 5% cashback on every completed booking, $20,000 vet protection included on every stay.
The cashback maths
What you actually save on a typical booking
Worked example: a 5-night dog-boarding stay in San Jose 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
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
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 San Jose: what to know
San Jose weather is mild year-round, with dry summers that rarely force schedule changes and a wet stretch from December to February when sitters carry towels and lean on indoor enrichment. Most of the year is comfortable walking weather morning to evening. Tech-employee travel makes Tuesday-to-Thursday boarding unusually strong all year, with extra spikes around the big conference clusters (Google I/O in May, WWDC in June, re:Invent in late November) plus summer, Thanksgiving, and the December holidays. International trips mean longer one-to-two-week stays.
Pet care services in San Jose
Pet Boarding
Overnight stays at a sitter's home with personalized care and attention in San Jose
Dog Walking
Scheduled walks to keep your dog active, happy, and well-exercised in San Jose
House Sitting
In-home care where a sitter stays at your place with your pet in San Jose
Drop-in Visits
Quick check-ins for feeding, playtime, and potty breaks in San Jose
Doggy Daycare
Daytime supervision and socialization while you're at work in San Jose
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Are pet sitters in San Jose really vetted?
What does the 0% owner fee actually mean in practice?
How does cashback work for San Jose bookings?
What happens if my pet needs a vet during a stay in San Jose?
Can I cancel if my plans change?
What about San Jose-specific rules I should know?
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