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 · Halifax
Cat sitters in Sackville, Halifax
Verified local cat sitters for drop-in visits, feeding, litter care, and gentle play in Sackville.
ID-checked sitters, transparent ratings, and $20,000 CAD in vet protection on every booking. Most Petme cat sitters in Sackville 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 Sackville
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 Halifax
How much does a cat sitter cost in Halifax?
Drop-in cat visits in Halifax typically cost $18 to $26 CAD per visit. The South End, North End, and downtown sit at the higher end; Bedford, Clayton Park, and the further suburbs are a little lower. Overnight in-home sitting runs $45 to $70 CAD per night. Sitters set their own rate and you see the total before booking.
Do Halifax sitters cover Dartmouth and Bedford?
Yes. Sitters set their own coverage areas. Many cover their own side of the harbour; some cross the bridges and cover both Halifax and Dartmouth. Use the Halifax filter and check each sitter's coverage map. Bedford, Clayton Park, and the suburbs are all represented.
I am a Dalhousie grad student. What is the cheapest option for a short trip?
For absences of two to four nights, one drop-in visit per day at the lower end of the price range (around $18 to $20 CAD) is the most cost-effective option for a healthy adult cat. Some sitters offer a small discount for multi-day bookings; ask in chat.
My cat is on thyroid medication. Can the sitter manage?
Yes if the sitter is medication-experienced. Filter for 'medication experienced' and message a few sitters in chat. Pills, transdermal gels, oral drops, and ear drops are routine. Show the dose and timing at the meet and greet so the sitter is comfortable on day one.
How do I keep the heating right during a winter storm?
Set the thermostat at 19 to 21 degrees C for the booking. Avoid programmed setbacks during storm warnings; nor'easters can knock out power and a colder starting point makes the home recover slower. Ask the sitter to confirm the thermostat reading at every visit.
What if a winter storm blocks roads during the booking?
Halifax sitters know how to handle a storm. If a road closure prevents a scheduled visit, the sitter messages you immediately, makes up the missed visit as soon as roads are passable, and adjusts the schedule. Storms are factored into multi-day winter bookings; mention any concerns at the meet and greet.
My cat is shy and hides under the bed. Will the sitter cope?
Yes. Halifax sitters are used to shy cats in century homes and basement flats. The sitter refills food and water, scoops the litter, looks for the cat without forcing interaction, and reports what they observed. Most shy cats start showing up by the third or fourth visit.
Is the $20,000 CAD vet protection valid at Nova Scotia vet clinics?
Yes. Every Petme booking in Halifax includes up to $20,000 CAD in emergency vet protection at any licensed Nova Scotia 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.
Ready to book a cat sitter in Sackville?
Download the Petme app, set your dates, and your cat keeps its own routine. Cashback hits your balance automatically once the booking completes.