Verified cat sitters
Every London sitter is identity-verified and reviewed by real cat owners.
Verified profilesCat sitters in London who know heritage homes
Reading week, a conference, or a lake weekend, your cat keeps its bay window. Verified London sitters handle drop-in visits, in-home sitting, and boarding. Every booking includes CAD 32,000 in Protection Plan.
Find a Cat Sitter in London0% 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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Cat care services in London
Cat Boarding
Your cat stays in a quiet London home with personal attention and tree-lined views.
In-Home Cat Sitting
A sitter stays in your London home. Your cat keeps their territory and their Forest City routine.
Drop-In Visits
A sitter visits to feed, clean, play, and check on your cat. Great for independent London cats.
Verified pet sitters in London
ID check and background check on every profile. Rates and reviews when you open one.
Valerie Ihenachor
From CA$25
Availability confirmed 9d ago
i’m a young and reliable individual, this is my first time officially petsitting, communication is important to me. I’ve had dogs of my own, my oldest is a 12yr old german shepherd who’s still kicking
London
Ceren Desde
From CA$15
Availability confirmed today
Animal lover, and always up for a walk!
London
Cat-friendly neighbourhoods in London
Where London cats enjoy the Forest City
Wortley Village and Old South
Charming vintage homes with porches, bay windows, and tree canopy streets. One of the most cat-friendly pockets in southwestern Ontario.
- Vintage homes
- Bay windows
- Tree canopy
Old North and Masonville
Established residential streets near Western University with mature trees and quiet living. Popular with cat-owning academia.
- Near university
- Mature trees
- Quiet streets
Byron and Oakridge
Suburban comfort with newer homes, cul-de-sacs, and gardens. Cats enjoy the spacious rooms and birding opportunities.
- Newer homes
- Gardens
- Spacious rooms
Cat care tips for London
Keep your cat comfortable in the Forest City
Lake-effect winter
London gets heavy lake-effect snow. Keep heating consistent when you travel and ensure your sitter can reach your home in storms.
Summer thunderstorms
London gets frequent summer thunderstorms. Cats anxious about storms benefit from a safe room. Show your sitter where your cat hides.
Student housing care
Near Western University, many students have cats and need sitters during breaks. Book early during exam and holiday periods.
Heritage home windows
London's heritage homes have large, beautiful windows. Ensure screens are in good condition before your sitter stays, as cats love open windows.
Why Petme
Why London cat owners choose Petme
Stress-free cat care with real protection.
Home environment
Cats stay in a calm home, not a stressful boarding kennel.
Calm and quietCAD 32,000 Protection Plan
Every booking includes the Petme Protection Plan.
Peace of mind, built inMeet and greet first
Free meet-and-greet so your cat can approve their sitter.
Cat-approvedFrequently asked questions about cat sitters in London
Everything you need to know before booking a cat sitter
How much does cat sitting cost in London, Ontario?
Cat sitting in London typically ranges from $15 to $38 per night for boarding and $10 to $18 per drop-in visit. All bookings include CAD 32,000 Protection Plan.
Can a cat sitter come to my London home?
Yes. Most London cat sitters on Petme offer in-home visits and house sitting.
Are London cat sitters on Petme insured?
Every Petme booking includes up to CAD 32,000 in Protection Plan.
Does Petme cover St. Thomas and Strathroy?
Yes. Petme covers London, St. Thomas, Strathroy, Woodstock, and surrounding areas.
Cat sitting in London
London is the Forest City, a southwestern Ontario hub known for tree-lined streets, heritage neighbourhoods, and a vibrant university community. Cat owners here value the quiet, nature-adjacent living that makes London a perfect cat city.
Petme connects London 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 watches squirrels from a Wortley Village bay window or naps in a Masonville townhouse, there is a Petme sitter in London ready to help.
Sitters experienced with all breeds
Coverage across London and area
Same-day booking available
Average sitter rating: 4.9 out of 5
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Drop-In Visit
$18 – $30/visit
Boarding
$40 – $75/night
House Sitting
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About cat sitting in London
London Ontario blends university culture, health-care employment, and family-suburb life. Western University and the teaching hospitals drive a steady booking pool of young-professional cat owners. Two-cat households are common in Old North, Wortley, and Westmount. Walk-up flats around Richmond Row and the university hold most of the single-cat student and grad-student households.
London's Protection Plan is strong. London Regional Veterinary Emergency on Wonderland Road handles 24-hour emergencies; OnePet Veterinary Hospital and a network of family-vet clinics across every neighbourhood handle daytime care. Every Petme booking includes up to CAD 32,000 in emergency Protection Plan at no extra cost.
London cat owners travel often: family visits to Toronto and Detroit, weekend trips to lake country, conference travel for the health-care and tech sectors. Petme keeps the cat home in its routine. Most London drop-in visits run $18 to $26 CAD per visit, with Old North and Wortley at the higher end.
Practical tips for London cat owners
Local cat care notes
Century-home key testing
London century-home locks can be stiff. Test every key at the meet and greet so the sitter is not stuck outside on day one.
Lake-effect winter
London gets heavy lake-effect snow. Hold the thermostat at 20 to 21 degrees C during storm days and ask the sitter to confirm the reading at every visit.
Hard-water bowl rinse
London tap water leaves limescale on metal bowls. Ask the sitter to rinse food and water bowls daily rather than topping up.
Multi-floor checks
Old North and Wortley century homes have multiple floors. Ask the sitter to check each floor at every visit, especially the basement where shy cats often hide.
Frequently asked questions
Cat sitter questions in London
How much does a cat sitter cost in London Ontario?
Drop-in cat visits in London typically cost $18 to $26 CAD per visit. Old North, Wortley, and the area around Western University sit at the higher end; the deeper north and south suburbs are a little lower. Overnight in-home sitting runs $45 to $68 CAD per night. Sitters set their own rates and you see the total before booking.
Do London sitters cover Western University and the medical district?
Yes. Sitters set their own coverage areas. Many cover the central neighbourhoods including the university zone and the hospital corridor along Commissioners Road and Wellington. Use the London filter and check each sitter's coverage map.
I am a med student and travel home for breaks. What is the cheapest option?
For two to four nights, one drop-in visit per day at the lower end of the price range (around $18 to $20 CAD) is the most cost-effective option for a healthy adult cat. Some sitters offer a small discount for multi-day bookings; ask in chat.
My cat is on medication. Can the sitter manage?
Yes if the sitter is medication-experienced. Filter for 'medication experienced' and message a few sitters in chat. Pills, oral drops, ear drops, and subcutaneous fluids for renal cats are routine. Demonstrate at the meet and greet so the sitter is comfortable on day one.
How do I handle keys for a Wortley century home?
Hand the sitter a key at the meet and greet and test it on the front door together. Century-home locks sometimes need a specific knack; show it once and the sitter has it. Mention any side or back doors and which one you want used in the booking notes.
Can I book a sitter for a long weekend at Lake Huron?
Most London owners book the sitter to visit the London home while the cat stays in familiar territory. Drop-in visits are easier and cheaper than transporting the cat. Book a few days ahead in the summer cottage season.
My cat is shy with strangers. How long until they trust the sitter?
Most shy cats start showing up by the third or fourth visit. The sitter refills food and water, scoops the litter, looks for the cat without forcing interaction, and reports what they observed. A good meet and greet helps.
Is the CAD 32,000 Protection Plan valid at London vet clinics?
Yes. Every Petme booking in London includes up to CAD 32,000 in emergency Protection Plan 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.