Verified cat sitters
Every Calgary sitter is identity-verified and reviewed by real cat owners.
Verified profilesCat sitters in Calgary for every kind of weather
Minus 30 one week, a chinook the next. Calgary cats stay indoors, and sitters come to them for drop-in visits, in-home sitting, and boarding, senior cats included. Every booking carries CAD 32,000 in Protection Plan.
Find a Cat Sitter in Calgary0% owner fee + cashback
$59better off on Petme
$420
On Petme$407+$13 Cashback
Typical platforms$466+$46 Owner fee · 11-15%
Petme adds 0% owner fee and pays cashback (capped at $20 a booking). Typical platforms charge between 11% and 15% owner fees. Sitters set their own rates, so totals vary.
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CAD 32,000
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Cat care services in Calgary
Cat Boarding
Your cat stays overnight in a warm, quiet Calgary home. Personal attention and cosy spots, far from the stress of kennels.
In-Home Cat Sitting
A sitter stays in your Calgary home while you are away. Your cat keeps their routine and their favourite sunny spot by the window.
Drop-In Visits
A sitter visits to feed, clean, play, and check on your cat. Ideal for independent cats who thrive in their own space.
Verified pet sitters in Calgary
ID check and background check on every profile. Rates and reviews when you open one.
Anna
From CA$20
Availability confirmed 6d ago
Experienced, Compassionate Pet Care Tailored to Your Dog
Calgary
REBECCA CIANCIO
From CA$25
Availability confirmed 7d ago
Loving Pet Sitter who will care for your pets as my own!
Calgary
Meadow
From CA$15
Availability confirmed 2d ago
Animal lover 🐾
Calgary
Krystal
From CA$6
Availability confirmed yesterday
🐾 A lifelong dog lover with 16 years of experience and a whole lot of love to give! I care for every fur baby like they’re my own, making sure they feel safe, loved, and cared for. Whether it’s a 30-
Calgary
Grace Rhoten
From $15
Availability confirmed today
They call me the animal whisperer
Calgary
Sydney
From CA$17
Availability confirmed 9d ago
Loving care while you’re not there
Calgary
Xanthe
From CA$20
Availability confirmed 4d ago
New to Canada, but not new to pet sitting!
Calgary
Kali
From CA$15
Availability confirmed 13d ago
I have no payed experience pet sitting, but I've had dogs and cats in my life. I love animals and will love to look after your furry friends/family members, maybe even groom/brush them if it's wanted!
Calgary
AErin 🐾💜
From CA$25
Availability confirmed 2d ago
Exclusive one‑dog‑only care with a focus on safety, comfort, and routine. 🐾
Calgary
Chelsea Mcdermott
From CA$20
Availability confirmed 2d ago
Reliable student with flexible daytime hours & open weekends! With available for mid-day walks, playtimes, and last-minute check-ins!
Chestermere
Chantelle
From CA$10
Availability confirmed today
I am a dog lover with experience caring for family and friends’ pets. I’m active, responsible, and would love to give your pup a fun walk.
Calgary
Cat sitters by Calgary neighbourhood
Most cat owners book a sitter who is already a short walk away, so visits stay punctual. These are the Calgary areas with their own page.
Cat-friendly neighbourhoods in Calgary
Where Calgary cats are happiest
Marda Loop and Altadore
Quiet, walkable streets with detached homes and sunny windows. Many cat sitters in this area have warm, spacious homes perfect for boarding during Calgary's cold winters.
- Detached homes
- Sunny windows
- Quiet streets
Beltline and Mission
A pet-friendly urban neighbourhood with modern condos and apartment buildings. Sitters here are experienced with indoor-only cats in vertical living spaces.
- Pet-friendly condos
- Indoor cat expertise
- Central location
Inglewood and Bridgeland
Historic neighbourhoods along the Bow River with character homes and leafy streets. Cat owners here have access to nearby vet clinics and pet boutiques.
- Character homes
- Nearby vet clinics
- Leafy streets
Cat care tips for Calgary
Keep your cat safe through Calgary's extreme temperature swings
Extreme cold and indoor cats
Calgary winters can drop to minus 30. Indoor cats need warm spots away from cold windows and drafts. Ask your sitter to check window seals and keep heating consistent.
Chinook temperature swings
Chinook winds can shift temperatures by 20 degrees in hours. Cats may become restless during pressure changes. Keep routines stable and watch for stress signs.
Summer sun exposure
Calgary gets intense summer sun. Cats sleeping in direct sunlight near windows can overheat. Ensure your sitter adjusts blinds and provides fresh water.
Dry air dehydration
Calgary's dry climate can dehydrate cats quickly. A water fountain and wet food help keep hydration levels healthy year-round.
Why Petme
Why Calgary cat owners choose Petme
Stress-free cat care with real protection.
Home environment
Cats stay in a calm home, not a stressful facility. Quiet, personal attention only.
Calm and quietCAD 32,000 Protection Plan
Every booking includes the Petme Protection Plan with CAD 32,000 in Protection Plan.
Peace of mind, built inMeet and greet first
Free meet-and-greet so your cat can check out their sitter first.
Cat-approvedFrequently asked questions about cat sitters in Calgary
Everything you need to know before booking a cat sitter
How much does cat sitting cost in Calgary?
Cat sitting in Calgary typically ranges from $20 to $45 per night for boarding and $12 to $22 per drop-in visit. All bookings include CAD 32,000 in Protection Plan.
Can a cat sitter come to my Calgary home?
Yes. Most Calgary cat sitters on Petme offer in-home visits and house sitting so your cat stays comfortable at home.
Are Calgary cat sitters on Petme insured?
Every Petme booking includes up to CAD 32,000 in Protection Plan.
Does Petme cover Airdrie and Cochrane?
Yes. Petme has cat sitters across Calgary, Airdrie, Cochrane, Okotoks, and surrounding communities.
Cat sitting in Calgary
Calgary is a city of extremes: bitter cold winters, chinook wind swings, and brilliant sunny summers. Cats here are almost exclusively indoor pets, making reliable home-based cat care critical when owners travel.
Petme connects Calgary cat owners with local, verified sitters who offer boarding, in-home sitting, and drop-in visits with zero booking fees and CAD 32,000 Protection Plan.
Whether your cat lounges in a Marda Loop bungalow or surveys the city from a Beltline condo, there is a Petme sitter in Calgary who understands feline care.
Sitters experienced with indoor cats
Coverage across Calgary and area
Same-day booking available
Average sitter rating: 4.9 out of 5
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Explore CanadaAverage rates in Canada
Dog Walking
$18 – $35/walk
Drop-In Visit
$18 – $30/visit
Boarding
$40 – $75/night
House Sitting
$50 – $90/night
Day Care
$30 – $55/day
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About cat sitting in Calgary
Calgary has the most detached-home cat ownership of any major Canadian city. Two-cat households are common across Bridgeland, Inglewood, Marda Loop, Lakeview, and the southwest. Indoor-only is the dominant arrangement: Alberta winters keep cats inside November through March, and most owners prefer the drop-in visit over boarding because the cat does not have to handle the cold of a kennel transfer.
Calgary's vet network is strong. McKnight 24 Hour Veterinary Hospital, Western Veterinary Specialists in the southwest, CARE Centre in the deep south, and VCA clinics across the city handle emergencies. Every Petme booking includes up to CAD 32,000 in emergency Protection Plan at no extra cost. Owners of senior cats on thyroid medication or insulin-dependent diabetics often book sitters tagged for medication experience and arrange a meet and greet first.
Calgary cat owners travel often. Banff weekends, family ski trips to Lake Louise or Revelstoke, work travel to Vancouver and Toronto, summer trips to BC interior lakes. Petme handles the gap so the cat stays in its detached-home routine. Most Calgary drop-in visits run $20 to $30 CAD per visit, with downtown and the inner ring at the higher end and the deep south or northwest a little lower.
Practical tips for Calgary cat owners
Local cat care notes
Winter thermostat
Keep the home at 19 to 21 degrees C for the booking. Cats cope poorly with rapid temperature drops, and water bowls can chill if the house gets too cold.
Dry-air water bowls
Calgary winter air is very dry. Ask the sitter to refresh water at every visit rather than topping up, and consider a second bowl in a different room.
Salt-and-grit paws
If your cat ever roams near the door during a sitter visit, ask the sitter to wipe its paws if the door has been opened. Sidewalk salt is rough on cat paw pads.
Chinook day quirks
Chinook winds shift the indoor temperature quickly. Ask the sitter to peek at the thermostat at every visit and adjust by a degree if the cat's sleeping spot is unusually warm or cold.
Frequently asked questions
Cat sitter questions in Calgary
How much does a cat sitter cost in Calgary?
Drop-in cat visits in Calgary typically cost $20 to $30 CAD per visit. The Beltline and Mission sit at the higher end; the deep south and northwest are a little lower. Overnight in-home sitting runs $50 to $80 CAD per night. Sitters set their own rates and you see the exact total before booking.
Calgary winters are brutal. Is a drop-in visit really enough?
Yes, for indoor cats it is the right service. The cat stays warm in its own home, never leaves the house, and the sitter handles food, water, litter, and play. Booking the cat into a kennel means a cold car transfer in minus-twenty weather, plus a stress shift for the cat. Drop-in visits avoid both.
Do Calgary cat sitters cover the deep south and the northwest?
Yes. Sitters set their own coverage areas. Many Calgary sitters cover their own quadrant; some cover the whole city. Use the Calgary filter and check each sitter's coverage map before booking. Auburn Bay, Tuscany, and Royal Oak are all well covered.
My cat is on thyroid medication twice daily. Can the sitter handle it?
Yes if the sitter is medication-experienced. Filter for 'medication experienced' and message a few sitters in chat. Show them the pill form (tablet, capsule, transdermal gel), the dose, and the timing. Most Calgary sitters who handle daily medication will ask for a brief demo at the meet and greet.
How do I keep the heating set right during a multi-day booking?
Leave the thermostat at your normal indoor temperature, usually 19 to 21 degrees C, for the duration of the booking. Do not let it drop below 18 in winter; cats can get uncomfortable and water pipes near outside walls can freeze. Ask the sitter to confirm the thermostat reading on the first visit.
Can I find a sitter for a Banff or Canmore weekend?
Most Calgary owners book the sitter to visit the Calgary home while the cat stays in familiar territory. A few sitters do travel to Banff or Canmore for in-home care; mention the location in your booking request. For most weekend trips, Calgary drop-in visits are easier and cheaper.
My cat is older and on a special diet. Will the sitter follow the routine?
Yes. Sitters follow your written feeding instructions exactly. Specify the brand, the portion in grams or cups, and the timing. Many Calgary owners feed senior or renal cats two or three small meals per day; the sitter can split a single visit into two short ones if needed, billed separately.
Is the CAD 32,000 Protection Plan automatic in Calgary?
Yes. Every Petme booking includes up to CAD 32,000 in emergency Protection Plan at any licensed Alberta 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.