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Looking for a Cat in a Flat alternative in Canada?

Cat in a Flat now runs on Rover’s platform. If you want in-home cat care without an owner fee, here is the alternative.

Cat in a Flat launched in Canada in 2026 running on Rover’s platform, backed by the Rover Guarantee. It is a solid cat-sitting service, but like Rover it charges pet owners a service fee. If you want the same in-home, cats-stay-home model with no owner fee, Petme is the alternative. Here is an honest comparison.

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What they have in common

Both keep cats at home

Both Petme and Cat in a Flat are built on the idea that cats do better at home than in a cattery. Both offer in-home drop-in visits and overnight house sitting from local, reviewed sitters, with a free meet and greet before you book.

Both verify sitters and back bookings with protection. If you have used Cat in a Flat, the Petme flow will feel familiar: browse local sitters, message, meet, book.

Where Petme differs

The owner economics

0% owner fee

Cat in a Flat, now on Rover, charges pet owners a service fee on top of the sitter’s rate. Petme charges owners 0%. You pay the rate you see.

Up to 5% cashback

Petme returns up to 5% of each completed booking to your balance for the next one. A meaningful difference for owners who travel often.

CAD 20,000 vet cover

Every Petme booking includes up to CAD 20,000 in vet expenses during the stay, no deductible, at any licensed Canadian clinic.

All pets, not just cats

Petme covers cats, dogs, and other pets, so a multi-pet household can book everything in one place.

Which to choose

An honest take

Cat in a Flat has a long cat-only track record and a large sitter base in Europe. In Canada it is new, having launched in 2026, so its Canadian sitter pool is still growing, the same as Petme’s in some cities.

If a cat-only brand matters most to you, Cat in a Flat is a reasonable pick. If you want in-home cat care with no owner fee, cashback, and vet cover included, Petme is the stronger value in Canada.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Cat in a Flat the same as Rover now?

Cat in a Flat was acquired by Rover and, since launching in Canada in 2026, runs on Rover’s platform with the Rover Guarantee. It remains a cat-focused brand.

What is the main difference with Petme?

Petme charges pet owners 0% service fee and pays up to 5% cashback, while Cat in a Flat, on Rover, charges owners a service fee. Both offer in-home cat care.

Does Petme do cat sitting like Cat in a Flat?

Yes. Petme offers in-home drop-in visits and overnight house sitting for cats, with verified local sitters and a free meet and greet.

Is Petme available in my city?

Petme covers cities across every Canadian province. Open the app or the find-a-cat-sitter page to see sitters near you.

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Find a verified sitter, message in chat, book inside the app. Cashback lands automatically when the booking is done.

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