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Petme vs Cat in a Flat in Canada

Two ways to book in-home cat care. The difference is mostly in what the owner pays.

Both Petme and Cat in a Flat let you book a local cat sitter who comes to your home. Cat in a Flat launched in Canada in 2026 on Rover’s platform. The biggest difference for cat owners is the money: who charges an owner fee, who pays cashback, and what protection is included. Here is the side by side.

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Owner cost

Fees and cashback

Petme: 0% owner fee

Pet owners pay nothing on top of the sitter’s rate, and up to 5% of each booking comes back as cashback.

Cat in a Flat: owner service fee

Running on Rover, Cat in a Flat charges pet owners a service fee on top of the sitter’s rate, and does not offer cashback.

Protection

What is covered

Petme includes up to CAD 20,000 in vet expenses on every booking, with no deductible, at any licensed Canadian clinic. Cat in a Flat bookings are backed by the Rover Guarantee, whose terms and limits are set by Rover.

Both verify sitters and offer a free meet and greet before the first booking, so you can confirm the fit in person.

Coverage and scope

Cities and pets

Cat in a Flat is cat-only and new to Canada as of 2026, with a sitter pool that is still growing here. Petme covers cats, dogs, and other pets across cities in every province, so a multi-pet household can book in one place.

For a cat-only brand, Cat in a Flat fits. For no owner fee, cashback, included vet cover, and multi-pet support, Petme is the better-value pick in Canada.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is the biggest difference between Petme and Cat in a Flat?

The owner cost. Petme charges pet owners 0% and pays up to 5% cashback. Cat in a Flat, on Rover, charges owners a service fee and offers no cashback.

Is Cat in a Flat owned by Rover?

Yes. Cat in a Flat was acquired by Rover and runs on Rover’s platform in Canada, backed by the Rover Guarantee.

Do both come to my home?

Yes. Both offer in-home drop-in visits and overnight house sitting so your cat stays in its own space.

Which is cheaper for cat owners?

For the same sitter rate, Petme is cheaper to the owner because there is no owner service fee and up to 5% returns as cashback.

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