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Cat sitters in Markham who follow the feeding schedule

Long commutes and business trips are the norm in Markham. A verified sitter keeps drop-in visits, in-home sitting, or boarding exactly on your cat's schedule. Every booking includes $20,000 in vet coverage.

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$420
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Cat care services in Markham

Cat Boarding

Your cat stays in a quiet Markham home with personal attention and spacious suburban comfort.

In-Home Cat Sitting

A sitter stays in your Markham home. Your cat keeps their territory, schedule, and favourite napping spots.

Drop-In Visits

A sitter visits to feed, clean, play, and check on your cat. Perfect for Markham cats who prefer their own space.

Verified pet sitters in Markham

Browse verified pet sitters in Markham. Tap any sitter to see their services, rates and reviews.

Naz

Naz

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Experienced K9 Security/Dog Daycare worker. Currently working as a Dog/Cat Sitter.

Toronto
Jennifer

Jennifer

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For the love of animals<3 I have 5 years of pet sitting experience and am currently volunteering at Ontario's SPCA and owning a pet first aid/CPR certificate from Red Cross. Location: Scarborough, T

Toronto
Mel

Mel

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Hello! My name is Melany Dariela Navarro Calero, and I am passionate about caring for pets as if they were my own family. I offer safe, fun, and loving dog walks, home visits, and pet care. Whether yo

Toronto
Cleo Bol

Cleo Bol

cleobol

Hi there! 👋 My name’s Cleo and I’m based in Glen Shields! I’ve loved and cared for dogs and cats my whole life, and animals have always been a huge part of my heart. Book with me to have the best pe

Vaughan
Lateefah

Lateefah

lateefah

Loving, reliable pet care focused on keeping your pet comfortable, happy, and stress-free while you’re away.

Toronto
Summer Bakar

Summer Bakar

summerb13

Your pet’s new favorite human. Long walks, gentle patience, and photo updates that prove they’re thriving while you’re away. 🌺

Toronto
D

Daniela

sassy_wolf1141

“Happy Paws – Expert training & loving care for every dog!”

Toronto
Jeneva

Jeneva

jenevaj

Hello! My name is Jeneva 💕 I am based in Toronto and available for walking, check-in’s and occasional house sittings all at an affordable price. I’m so excited to meet new friendly faces 🐶🐱P.S. As

Toronto
Sara

Sara

sarapm

Caring for your pets like they’re my own. ❤️

Newmarket
Jimena

Jimena

jimegochez23

Profesional Pet cuddler for hire🐶🐱

Toronto
Noah Gould

Noah Gould

ihavenoahidea

your pet won’t want me to leave after we have the best time together

Toronto
Alisha Burman

Alisha Burman

alisha_friendlysitter

8 years of pet caring experience—caring for your pets with the same love and attention I give my own.

Toronto
Breanna

Breanna

walkswithbre

Hi, I’m Bre 🤍 Dog mom to a Maltipoo and a Pitbull. Taking care of your fur baby like it’s my own. I offer calm, attentive walks and in-home visits tailored to your dog’s routine, energy, and comfor

Brampton
Lauren Shields

Lauren Shields

labtesteddogcare

Your dogs’ second best friend

Toronto
Wendy

Wendy

wendy_walks

I’m a reliable and responsible pet sitter who loves animals and enjoys spending time in nature. I’m calm, attentive, and dedicated to making sure pets feel safe, comfortable, and well cared for.

Brampton
Emma

Emma

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I’m a reliable and caring pet sitter and dog walker with 2 years of experience, plus a high school co-op placement at a veterinary clinic. I’m comfortable handling dogs of different sizes and personal

Oshawa

Cat-friendly neighbourhoods in Markham

Where Markham cats thrive

Unionville and Markham Village

Heritage streets with character homes and a charming main street. Cat sitters here offer cosy, quiet homes with garden views.

  • Heritage character
  • Cosy homes
  • Garden views

Cachet and Berczy Village

Newer executive homes with large windows, high ceilings, and spacious layouts. Indoor cats love the light and space.

  • Large windows
  • High ceilings
  • Spacious homes

Cornell and Box Grove

Family-friendly developments with modern homes and nearby green spaces. Cat sitters here are experienced with family pets.

  • Modern homes
  • Green spaces
  • Family-friendly

Cat care tips for Markham

Keep your cat comfortable in Markham's suburban setting

GTA winter cold

Markham gets cold, snowy winters. Keep heating consistent and provide warm beds away from exterior walls.

Summer heat in new builds

Newer Markham homes with large windows can overheat in summer. Ensure your sitter uses blinds and AC to keep temperatures comfortable.

Wildlife in suburban areas

Markham borders Rouge Park with abundant wildlife. Keep cats strictly indoors and ensure your sitter keeps doors secure.

Tech commuter schedules

Many Markham residents have long commutes. Reliable drop-in sitters who follow exact feeding schedules are essential.

Why Petme

Why Markham cat owners choose Petme

Stress-free cat care with real protection.

Verified cat sitters

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

Verified profiles

Home environment

Cats stay in a calm home, not a stressful facility.

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 Markham

Everything you need to know before booking a cat sitter

Cat sitting in Markham typically ranges from $20 to $45 per night for boarding and $12 to $22 per drop-in visit. All bookings include $20,000 vet coverage.
Yes. Most Markham 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 covers Markham, Unionville, Stouffville, Richmond Hill, and surrounding York Region.

Cat sitting in Markham

Markham is a tech-forward city in York Region where modern subdivisions meet heritage villages. Cats here enjoy spacious homes with excellent natural light and the kind of suburban quiet that felines love.

Petme connects Markham 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 surveys Cachet from a floor-to-ceiling window or naps in a Unionville living room, there is a Petme sitter in Markham ready to help.

Sitters experienced with all breeds
Coverage across Markham and York Region
Same-day booking available
Average sitter rating: 4.9 out of 5
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Dog Sitters in Markham

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About cat sitting in Markham

Markham is family-and-suburb dominant, with a strong tech-worker and finance-worker booking pool tied to the Highway 7 office corridor. Two-cat households are common across Unionville, Cornell, Cathedraltown, and the newer subdivisions. Condo cats cluster around Markham Centre and the Yonge/Highway 7 intersection. Indoor-only is the standard.

Markham's vet coverage feeds into the wider GTA emergency network. 404 Veterinary Emergency and Referral Hospital on Woodbine handles 24-hour emergencies for north York Region; Unionville Animal Hospital and Markham Animal Hospital handle daytime care. Every Petme booking includes up to $20,000 CAD in emergency vet protection at no extra cost.

Markham cat owners travel often: family visits to Toronto, China, and Hong Kong, business trips across North America, weekend trips north to cottage country. Petme keeps the cat home in its routine. Most Markham drop-in visits run $20 to $28 CAD per visit, with Unionville and Markham Centre at the higher end.

Practical tips for Markham cat owners

Local cat care notes

Multi-floor checks

Markham detached homes often have three floors plus a basement. Ask the sitter to check each level at every visit, especially the basement where shy cats often hide.

Winter thermostat

Hold the thermostat at 20 to 21 degrees C during cold snaps. Detached homes lose heat faster than condos, especially in the newer builds with large windows.

Multi-cat water stations

For two-cat homes, leave water bowls in two separate rooms. Cats compete over single water sources when the owner is away.

Long-trip food top-up

For three-week bookings, leave half a day's extra food in a sealed container with the sitter so a delayed return flight does not leave the cat short.

Frequently asked questions

Cat sitter questions in Markham

How much does a cat sitter cost in Markham?

Drop-in cat visits in Markham typically cost $20 to $28 CAD per visit. Unionville, Markham Centre, and Cathedraltown sit at the higher end; the deeper subdivisions are a little lower. Overnight in-home sitting runs $48 to $75 CAD per night. Sitters set their own rate and you see the total before booking.

Do Markham sitters speak Mandarin or Cantonese?

Many do. Markham has the largest Chinese-Canadian community in the GTA; sitters list their languages on their profile. Filter for Mandarin or Cantonese if you want to manage the booking in your preferred language. The Petme platform is available in English, and chat works across languages.

My family is going to Asia for three weeks. Will Petme handle that?

Yes. Three-week bookings are common in Markham given the strong China and Hong Kong family-travel pattern. Confirm continuous availability with the sitter, do a meet and greet a week or so before departure, and book one or two visits per day depending on the cat's needs.

Do Markham sitters cover Cornell and Cathedraltown?

Yes. Sitters set their own coverage areas. Many cover their own neighbourhood; some cover the whole city and into Stouffville or Richmond Hill. Use the Markham filter and check each sitter's coverage map. Cornell, Cathedraltown, and Berczy Village are all represented.

My senior cat needs medication twice daily. 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, and oral drops are routine. Demonstrate at the meet and greet so the sitter is comfortable on day one.

How do I handle the alarm system for a multi-week booking?

Set a temporary code for the duration of the booking if your alarm allows it, or share the standard code in writing at the meet and greet. Many Markham owners use smart locks with one-time codes per sitter. Confirm with the sitter how the alarm is set when they leave each visit.

My cat hides from strangers. Will the sitter find them?

Yes. Markham sitters are used to shy cats. 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 Markham vet clinics?

Yes. Every Petme booking in Markham includes up to $20,000 CAD in emergency vet protection at any licensed Ontario 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.