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 · Vancouver
Cat sitters in Gastown, Vancouver
Verified local cat sitters for drop-in visits, feeding, litter care, and gentle play in Gastown.
ID-checked sitters, transparent ratings, and $20,000 CAD in vet protection on every booking. Most Petme cat sitters in Gastown 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 Gastown
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 Vancouver
How much does a cat sitter cost in Vancouver?
Drop-in cat visits in Vancouver typically cost $22 to $34 CAD per visit. Yaletown, Coal Harbour, and West End sit at the higher end; Burnaby, Richmond, and the North Shore tend to be lower. Overnight in-home sitting runs $55 to $85 CAD per night. Sitters set their own rate; you see the total before booking.
My cat is on subcutaneous fluids for kidney disease. Can a Vancouver sitter help?
Yes, if the sitter is experienced. Filter for 'medication experienced' and message a few sitters before booking. Show the IV bag size, needle gauge, and the volume per session in chat. Most Vancouver sitters who do sub-q fluids will ask for a brief demo at the meet and greet so they are comfortable on day one.
Do Vancouver sitters cover the North Shore and the suburbs?
Yes. Sitters set their own coverage areas and many cover North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Burnaby, and Richmond. Use the Vancouver filter and check each sitter's coverage map before booking. The downtown sitter pool is the largest, but the suburbs are well covered too.
I am going skiing in Whistler. Can the sitter visit my condo while I am gone?
Yes, that is the standard Vancouver booking pattern in winter. The cat stays in the condo, the sitter visits once or twice a day, and you get photo updates from the slopes. Book a week ahead for long weekends in peak ski season; the sitter pool fills up faster than at other times of year.
How do I handle the building concierge or fob access?
Hand the sitter a fob and key at the meet and greet. Most Vancouver condos do not require visitor registration for short visits, but if yours does, leave the sitter's name with the concierge before you leave. Mention the fob in the booking notes so the sitter knows to expect it.
My cat is sensitive to people. Will a sitter manage that?
Yes. Many Vancouver sitters specifically tag their profiles as suited to shy or anxious cats. The sitter follows your written feeding and litter routine, looks for the cat without forcing interaction, and reports what they observe. Most shy cats start coming out by the third or fourth visit.
Do I need to provide cat food, or does the sitter bring some?
Owners always provide the food. The sitter follows your written instructions on amount and timing. If you run out mid-trip the sitter can buy a top-up from a local pet store and you reimburse via chat. Most owners leave enough food and litter to cover the booking plus a few extra days.
Is the $20,000 CAD vet protection automatic?
Yes. Every Petme booking in Vancouver, whether a single visit or a two-week run, includes up to $20,000 CAD in emergency vet protection at any licensed BC vet clinic. No deductible, no enrollment, no extra fee. Coverage runs from the first visit to the last visit.
Ready to book a cat sitter in Gastown?
Download the Petme app, set your dates, and your cat keeps its own routine. Cashback hits your balance automatically once the booking completes.