How much does pet sitting cost in Austin?

Austin has seen rising costs alongside its growth. Dog boarding typically ranges from $42 to $78 per night, house sitting from $50 to $95 per night, drop-in visits from $20 to $35, and dog walking from $22 to $40 per walk. Petme charges owners 0% in platform fees, so the quoted rate is your total cost.

Are Petme sitters in Austin background checked?

Yes. Every sitter listed on Petme completes ID verification and a background check before accepting any bookings. All confirmed stays in Austin include up to $20,000 in vet fee protection at no additional charge. This covers the full metro area, including Round Rock, Cedar Park, Pflugerville, Westlake, and Bee Cave.

What pet sitting services are available in Austin?

Austin sitters on Petme provide boarding, house sitting, dog walking, drop-in visits, and doggy daycare. Many sitters know local trails and parks including Barton Creek Greenbelt, Zilker Park, and Lady Bird Lake. Services are available for dogs, cats, and small animals.

Which Austin neighborhoods and suburbs have sitters?

Petme has sitters across the greater Austin area, including Downtown, South Congress, East Austin, Hyde Park, Mueller, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Pflugerville, Westlake, Bee Cave, Lakeway, and Dripping Springs. Enter your address to find sitters nearby.

Can I find a last-minute pet sitter in Austin?

Yes. There is no minimum notice period on Petme. Same-day availability is common in Austin, particularly in walkable central neighborhoods. Once you select a sitter, confirming the booking takes under two minutes.

Pet sitting in Austin,
done properly.

Austin's rapid growth has brought more pet owners, and Petme has background-checked sitters keeping pace across every neighborhood. From South Congress and East Austin to Round Rock, Cedar Park, and Westlake, verified sitters are available throughout the metro. Every booking includes up to $20,000 in vet fee protection and earns automatic cashback.

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$20,000

Vet protection

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Owner service fee

not a cent on top

Cashback

Every booking

the more you book the more you earn

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The Petme difference

Austin pet sitting built for a fast-growing city

Two features that make every Petme booking better for you.

Cashback on every Austin stay

Each confirmed Petme booking in Austin adds cashback to your balance automatically. Whether you book a boarder in South Congress, a house sitter in Hyde Park, or a dog walker in East Austin, your balance grows with every stay. No promo codes required.

Builds with every booking

0% owner fees in Austin, always

Petme charges Austin pet owners zero platform fees. From Downtown condos to Bee Cave homes, the price your sitter quotes is the price you pay at checkout. No surcharge, no markup, no hidden subscription.

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How it works

Booking a pet sitter in Austin takes minutes

Search your area

Browse background checked, vetted sitters near your postcode in Austin. Filter by service, pet type, availability and price.

Message and confirm

Send a free message, ask questions, and arrange a meet-and-greet. Book when you're ready. No commitment until you confirm.

Pay securely, earn cashback

Payment is held securely and released to the sitter after the stay. You automatically earn cashback, and every booking is covered by vet protection.

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FAQs

Common questions about pet sitting in Austin

How much does pet sitting cost in Austin?: Austin has seen rising costs alongside its growth. Dog boarding typically ranges from $42 to $78 per night, house sitting from $50 to $95 per night, drop-in visits from $20 to $35, and dog walking from $22 to $40 per walk. Petme charges owners 0% in platform fees, so the quoted rate is your total cost.
Are Petme sitters in Austin background checked?: Yes. Every sitter listed on Petme completes ID verification and a background check before accepting any bookings. All confirmed stays in Austin include up to $20,000 in vet fee protection at no additional charge. This covers the full metro area, including Round Rock, Cedar Park, Pflugerville, Westlake, and Bee Cave.
What pet sitting services are available in Austin?: Austin sitters on Petme provide boarding, house sitting, dog walking, drop-in visits, and doggy daycare. Many sitters know local trails and parks including Barton Creek Greenbelt, Zilker Park, and Lady Bird Lake. Services are available for dogs, cats, and small animals.
Which Austin neighborhoods and suburbs have sitters?: Petme has sitters across the greater Austin area, including Downtown, South Congress, East Austin, Hyde Park, Mueller, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Pflugerville, Westlake, Bee Cave, Lakeway, and Dripping Springs. Enter your address to find sitters nearby.
Can I find a last-minute pet sitter in Austin?: Yes. There is no minimum notice period on Petme. Same-day availability is common in Austin, particularly in walkable central neighborhoods. Once you select a sitter, confirming the booking takes under two minutes.

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