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 · Markham
Cat sitters in Box Grove, Markham
Verified local cat sitters for drop-in visits, feeding, litter care, and gentle play in Box Grove.
ID-checked sitters, transparent ratings, and $20,000 CAD in vet protection on every booking. Most Petme cat sitters in Box Grove 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 Box Grove
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 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.
Ready to book a cat sitter in Box Grove?
Download the Petme app, set your dates, and your cat keeps its own routine. Cashback hits your balance automatically once the booking completes.