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Cat care services in Edmonton

Cat Boarding

Your cat stays in a warm Edmonton home with personal attention and cosy spots to curl up during those long winter nights.

In-Home Cat Sitting

A sitter stays in your Edmonton home while you travel. Your cat keeps their routine, their heated window perch, and their territory.

Drop-In Visits

A sitter visits to feed, clean, play, and keep your cat company. Ideal for independent cats who prefer their own space.

Available cat sitters in Edmonton

Discover verified sitters in Downtown Edmonton, Oliver, Garneau and more

Cat-friendly neighbourhoods in Edmonton

Where Edmonton cats stay warm and happy

Strathcona and Garneau

Charming older homes near the university with character apartments and mature trees. Many cat sitters here have heated sunrooms that cats love in winter.

  • Character homes
  • Heated sunrooms
  • University area

Oliver and Downtown

Modern apartments and condos with floor-to-ceiling windows. Sitters here understand condo cat care and keep indoor cats engaged.

  • Modern condos
  • Floor-to-ceiling windows
  • Central location

Riverbend and Terwillegar

Spacious suburban homes with large windows overlooking the river valley. Cats here enjoy watching wildlife from warm indoor spots.

  • Spacious homes
  • River valley views
  • Quiet streets

Cat care tips for Edmonton

Keep your cat comfortable through Edmonton's extreme cold

Arctic cold snaps

Edmonton regularly hits minus 30 or colder. Keep cats away from exterior walls and cold windows. Ensure your sitter maintains consistent indoor heating.

Dry indoor air

Edmonton's cold winters mean very dry heated air indoors. A water fountain and humidifier prevent dehydration and dry coat issues.

Summer daylight

Edmonton gets very long summer days. Cats may have disrupted sleep schedules. Blackout curtains in sleeping areas help maintain routine.

Seasonal affective care

Short winter days can affect cat behaviour. Interactive play and routine maintain your cat's mental health through dark months.

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Why Edmonton cat owners choose Petme

Stress-free cat care with real protection.

Verified cat sitters

Every Edmonton sitter is identity-verified and reviewed by real cat owners.

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Home environment

Cats stay in a calm home with personal attention. No stressful kennels.

Calm and quiet

$20,000 vet coverage

Every booking includes the Petme Protection Plan.

Peace of mind, built in

Meet and greet first

Free meet-and-greet so your cat can approve their sitter.

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Frequently asked questions about cat sitters in Edmonton

Everything you need to know before booking a cat sitter

Cat sitting in Edmonton typically ranges from $18 to $40 per night for boarding and $12 to $20 per drop-in visit. All bookings include $20,000 vet coverage.
Yes. Most Edmonton cat sitters on Petme offer in-home visits and house sitting.
Yes. Every Petme booking includes up to $20,000 in veterinary coverage.
Yes. Petme has cat sitters across Edmonton, St. Albert, Sherwood Park, and surrounding communities.

Cat sitting in Edmonton

Edmonton is a city that knows cold. With some of the most extreme winter temperatures in any major Canadian city, indoor cats are the norm, and reliable cat care is essential when owners travel for work or holiday.

Petme connects Edmonton cat owners with local, verified sitters who offer boarding, in-home sitting, and drop-in visits with zero booking fees and $20,000 vet coverage.

Whether your cat watches snow from a Strathcona window or naps in a Terwillegar sunbeam, there is a Petme sitter in Edmonton who understands feline care in Canada's north.

Sitters experienced with indoor cats
Coverage across Edmonton and area
Same-day booking available
Average sitter rating: 4.9 out of 5
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About cat sitting in Edmonton

Edmonton runs heavy on detached-house cats. Two-cat households are common across Strathcona, Bonnie Doon, Westmount, and the south Edmonton suburbs. Downtown and Oliver hold most of the condo and walk-up cat households. Indoor-only is the dominant arrangement, since Edmonton winters keep cats inside November through April, and the drop-in visit is the default Petme booking.

Edmonton's vet network handles emergencies well. Guardian Veterinary Centre on Yellowhead is the main 24-hour emergency clinic; Pulse Veterinary Specialists and VCA Canada clinics cover the south and west. Every Petme booking includes up to $20,000 CAD in emergency vet protection at no extra cost.

Edmonton cat owners travel often: Jasper and Banff weekends, work trips to Calgary and Vancouver, family travel across the prairies. Petme keeps the cat at home in its detached-house routine. Most Edmonton drop-in visits run $20 to $28 CAD per visit, with Strathcona and Oliver at the higher end and the deeper suburbs a little lower.

Practical tips for Edmonton cat owners

Local cat care notes

Cold-snap thermostat

During minus-twenty stretches, hold the thermostat at 20 to 21 degrees C. Pipes near outside walls can freeze if the house cools, and cats avoid cold rooms.

Dry-air water bowls

Edmonton winter air is very dry. Refresh water bowls at every visit rather than topping up, and consider a small humidifier near the cat's sleeping area.

Garage door sealed

Plenty of Edmonton homes have a connecting door from the garage. Confirm with the sitter that the door stays locked, especially in the cold months.

Indoor-cat enrichment

Long winters mean long indoor stretches. Ask the sitter to play with the cat for fifteen to twenty minutes each visit, not just refill food and leave.

Frequently asked questions

Cat sitter questions in Edmonton

How much does a cat sitter cost in Edmonton?

Drop-in cat visits in Edmonton typically cost $20 to $28 CAD per visit. Strathcona, Oliver, and downtown sit at the higher end; the deep south, Mill Woods, and the west suburbs are a little lower. Overnight in-home sitting runs $48 to $75 CAD per night. Sitters set their own rates and you see the total before booking.

Edmonton winters hit minus thirty. How does the sitter handle that?

The sitter visits your home, the cat never leaves the house, and the heating keeps the home warm throughout. Set the thermostat at 19 to 21 degrees C for the booking and ask the sitter to confirm the reading on the first visit. Cold weather is hard on people, not on indoor cats.

Do Edmonton cat sitters cover the south and west suburbs?

Yes. Sitters set their own coverage areas. Many cover their own quadrant; some cover the whole city. Use the Edmonton filter and check each sitter's coverage map. Mill Woods, Riverbend, Sherwood Park, and St. Albert are all well represented in the sitter pool.

My senior cat needs thyroid medication twice a day. Can the sitter manage?

Yes if the sitter is medication-experienced. Filter for 'medication experienced' and message a few sitters in chat. Show them the pill form (tablet, transdermal gel), the dose, and the timing. Most Edmonton sitters who handle daily medication will ask for a demo at the meet and greet.

I am going to Jasper for a long weekend. Can a sitter cover it?

Yes. Edmonton sitters book weekend visits regularly during ski and hiking seasons. One drop-in per day handles a healthy adult cat for two to four nights; two visits per day for longer absences. Book a week ahead in peak season; the sitter pool fills up faster in summer and around the December break.

How do I handle keys for a detached home with a security system?

Hand the sitter a key at the meet and greet and share the security code in writing. If your system supports temporary codes, set one for the duration of the booking and disable it when you return. Many Edmonton owners use a smart lock with a temporary code per sitter.

My cat has a sensitive stomach. Will the sitter follow the diet exactly?

Yes. Sitters follow your written feeding instructions exactly. Specify the brand, the portion in grams or cups, the timing, and any treats that are off-limits. Many Edmonton sitters keep written notes on each visit so you can see what was offered and what was eaten.

Is the $20,000 CAD vet protection good at any Alberta vet clinic?

Yes. Every Petme booking in Edmonton includes up to $20,000 CAD in emergency vet protection at any licensed Alberta vet clinic during the sitter's care window. No deductible, no enrollment, no extra fee. Coverage runs from the first visit to the last visit of the booking.