How much does pet sitting cost in Boston?

Boston is a premium market with higher costs of living than most US cities. Dog boarding typically ranges from $48 to $90 per night, house sitting from $55 to $110 per night, drop-in visits from $22 to $38, and dog walking from $25 to $45 per walk. Petme charges owners 0% in platform fees, so you pay exactly what the sitter charges.

Are Boston pet sitters on Petme background checked?

Yes. Every Petme sitter in Boston completes ID verification and a background check before accepting bookings. Every confirmed stay also includes up to $20,000 in vet fee protection at no additional cost. This applies throughout the city and in surrounding areas including Cambridge, Somerville, Brookline, Newton, and Quincy.

What pet sitting services are available in Boston?

Boston sitters on Petme offer boarding, house sitting, dog walking, drop-in visits, and doggy daycare. Many sitters are familiar with the Esplanade, the Boston Common, and neighborhood parks throughout the city. Services are available for dogs, cats, and small animals. Boston's walkable neighborhoods make it particularly well-suited to drop-in and dog walking services.

Which Boston neighborhoods and suburbs are covered?

Petme has sitters across the greater Boston metro, including Back Bay, Beacon Hill, the South End, Cambridge, Somerville, Brookline, Jamaica Plain, South Boston, the North End, Charlestown, Newton, and Quincy. Search by address to see sitters available in your neighborhood.

Can I book a last-minute pet sitter in Boston?

Yes. There is no minimum notice period on Petme. Same-day bookings are available across Boston and Cambridge. The city's density means many sitters are very close by, and most respond to messages within the hour. Confirming a booking takes under two minutes.

Pet sitting in Boston,
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Boston's compact, walkable neighborhoods are perfectly suited to Petme's community-based pet sitting model. Sitters are available in Back Bay, Beacon Hill, Cambridge, Somerville, Brookline, and across the greater metro. Every booking comes with up to $20,000 in vet fee protection as standard, and cashback builds automatically on your account.

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Owner service fee

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Cashback

Every booking

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Cashback on every Boston booking

Each confirmed Petme stay in Boston adds cashback to your balance. Whether you book a boarder in Cambridge, a house sitter in Brookline, or a dog walker in South Boston, your cashback builds automatically with no minimum spend and no expiry.

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0% platform fee for Boston pet owners

Petme charges Boston pet owners nothing in platform fees. From Beacon Hill to Newton to Quincy, the rate your sitter quotes is the price you pay. No booking surcharge, no hidden markup, no subscription.

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How it works

Booking a pet sitter in Boston takes minutes

Search your area

Browse background checked, vetted sitters near your postcode in Boston. 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 Boston

How much does pet sitting cost in Boston?: Boston is a premium market with higher costs of living than most US cities. Dog boarding typically ranges from $48 to $90 per night, house sitting from $55 to $110 per night, drop-in visits from $22 to $38, and dog walking from $25 to $45 per walk. Petme charges owners 0% in platform fees, so you pay exactly what the sitter charges.
Are Boston pet sitters on Petme background checked?: Yes. Every Petme sitter in Boston completes ID verification and a background check before accepting bookings. Every confirmed stay also includes up to $20,000 in vet fee protection at no additional cost. This applies throughout the city and in surrounding areas including Cambridge, Somerville, Brookline, Newton, and Quincy.
What pet sitting services are available in Boston?: Boston sitters on Petme offer boarding, house sitting, dog walking, drop-in visits, and doggy daycare. Many sitters are familiar with the Esplanade, the Boston Common, and neighborhood parks throughout the city. Services are available for dogs, cats, and small animals. Boston's walkable neighborhoods make it particularly well-suited to drop-in and dog walking services.
Which Boston neighborhoods and suburbs are covered?: Petme has sitters across the greater Boston metro, including Back Bay, Beacon Hill, the South End, Cambridge, Somerville, Brookline, Jamaica Plain, South Boston, the North End, Charlestown, Newton, and Quincy. Search by address to see sitters available in your neighborhood.
Can I book a last-minute pet sitter in Boston?: Yes. There is no minimum notice period on Petme. Same-day bookings are available across Boston and Cambridge. The city's density means many sitters are very close by, and most respond to messages within the hour. Confirming a booking takes under two minutes.

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