Pet sitting and dog walking in Philadelphia, PA
Late at the office, away for the weekend or just too tired for the evening walk? Post what your pet needs on Help-Me and pick a verified animal lover from Northern Liberties or Center City in Philadelphia. Dog walks, cat visits, feeding and a bit of company: you set the routine and the price.
Service fee paid by the requester · helper keeps 100% · escrow by Stripe
How it works
Post your request
Describe the task, the time and the price you want to pay. You reserve the amount when you post; if it isn't used, it returns instantly to your wallet, fees included.
Pick a verified helper
Helpers nearby apply. Check their reviews and verified ID, then choose one: the mission is paid instantly from the amount you reserved when posting, and held in escrow.
Confirm and release payment
When the job is done, confirm it and the payment is credited to the helper's wallet. Released automatically 2 hours after the helper marks it done if you don't respond.
Pet owners across Northern Liberties, Center City, Fishtown and University City use Help-Me for the small, regular things that make a pet's life better: a midday walk, a drop-in to feed the cat, a trip to the vet or the groomer, or a weekend of care at your home in Philadelphia.
A dog walk or a pet visit in Philadelphia, PA is typically paid $15–$90 USD depending on duration. Payment is held in escrow until you confirm the care was done; the helper keeps 100% of the price.
Frequently asked questions
Can I meet the helper before the first visit?
Yes, and we recommend it. Message the helper through Help-Me after accepting them, agree on a quick meet-and-greet in Philadelphia and share the routine, keys and emergency contacts.
Are helpers insured for pet care?
Helpers are individuals, not a pet-care company. Each one has verified their ID and is rated by other Philadelphia owners after every mission. Choose profiles with reviews and give clear instructions.
What does Help-Me charge?
A service fee of 8% of the price plus $0.99 per helper (CAD in Canada, USD in the US), paid by you on top of the price you set. The exact total is shown before you pay. The helper keeps 100% of the price. For example, a $100 job costs you $108.99 and the helper receives $100. If the spot is never used, the full $108.99 comes back to your wallet.
Are helpers in Philadelphia verified?
Yes. Every helper must verify their email, phone and government ID (through Stripe Identity) before they can apply to a request. After each mission, requesters leave a rating that is shown on the helper's profile.
How do helpers get paid?
No bank account is needed to sign up or apply. When a payment is released, the full price is credited to the helper's Help-Me wallet. The helper transfers it to their bank account whenever they want: the transfer is sent immediately, bank details are collected by Stripe only at the first transfer, and a standard payout usually takes 1–2 business days depending on the bank (instant payout available for a Stripe fee on eligible accounts).
How does payment work for pet care help in Philadelphia?
You reserve the amount when you post: price × number of helpers + the service fee, taken from your Help-Me wallet (top it up by card, Apple Pay, Google Pay or Link). When you pick a helper, the mission is paid instantly from that reservation and held in escrow, not paid to the helper. Once the helper marks the job done and you confirm it, the money is released to the helper's Help-Me wallet; without a response or a reported problem, it is released automatically 2 hours after the helper marks the job done.
What happens to the reserved amount if it isn't used?
It returns instantly to your wallet, fees included: if you cancel the listing, if a spot is never filled before the date, or if a mission is cancelled under the cancellation rules. You can reuse it for another request or ask for a refund to your card (5–10 days depending on your bank).
Pet sitting and dog walking in Philadelphia, PA
Describe the task, the time and the price you want to pay. You reserve the amount when you post; if it isn't used, it returns instantly to your wallet, fees included.
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