Drop-in visit
The standard for indoor cats. 20 to 30 minutes of feeding, fresh water, litter, play, and a photo update.
Petme neighbourhood guide · Edmonton
Cat sitters in Riverbend, Edmonton
Verified local cat sitters for drop-in visits, feeding, litter care, and gentle play in Riverbend.
ID-checked sitters, transparent ratings, and $20,000 CAD in vet protection on every booking. Most Petme cat sitters in Riverbend cover a few homes within a short walk, so visits stay punctual and your cat keeps its own home routine. A photo update is sent before the sitter leaves.
0% owner fees
Cat owners book with no commission.
$20,000 CAD vet cover
On every visit through the app.
Verified sitters
ID check and free meet-and-greet before booking.
4.9 / 5 rating
Across Canadian cat owners on the app.
Cat services in Riverbend
Pick the right one for your trip:
Twice-daily visits
For longer trips or multi-cat households. Morning and evening, same sitter, same routine your cat already knows.
Medication-experienced
Sitters confident with pills, oral drops, ear drops, and (with a meet-and-greet demo) insulin injections.
Overnight cat sitting
A sitter stays at your home overnight. Best for very young, very old, or separation-anxious cats.
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.
Ready to book a cat sitter in Riverbend?
Download the Petme app, set your dates, and your cat keeps its own routine. Cashback hits your balance automatically once the booking completes.