Verified cat sitters
Every Montreal sitter is identity-verified and reviewed by real cat owners.
Verified profilesBilingual cat sitters across Montreal
From Plateau walk-ups to Verdun flats, book a French- or English-speaking sitter for drop-in visits, in-home sitting, or boarding. Every booking includes CAD 32,000 in Protection Plan.
Find a Cat Sitter in Montreal0% 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 Montreal
Cat Boarding
Your cat stays in a quiet, cat-safe Montreal home with personal attention. No loud kennels, no barking dogs.
In-Home Cat Sitting
A sitter stays in your Montreal apartment while you are away. Your cat keeps their window perch, their routine, and their favourite spots.
Drop-In Visits
A sitter visits to feed, clean, play, and provide companionship. Perfect for the independent Plateau cat.
Verified pet sitters in Montreal
ID check and background check on every profile. Rates and reviews when you open one.
Keira Grossman
From CA$20
Availability confirmed 2d ago
Dog lover.🫶 Third year Mcgill student eager to provide dog walking services whenever possible!!!
Montreal
Benoit
From CA$30
Availability confirmed 9d ago
Votre compagnon, entre de bonnes pattes
Montreal
Brianna Harrison
From CA$20
Availability confirmed 8d ago
Flexible pet sitting and dog walking
Montreal
Sabrina
From CA$30
Availability confirmed 4d ago
Let's go for a W-A-L-K! We all know they recognize the word, let's give them what they want!
Montreal
Emilie
From CA$20
Availability confirmed yesterday
I love spending time with a furry friend or two. Available for walks, house visits, administering medication, and just spending time together.
Montreal
Marianne :)
From CA$15
Availability confirmed 11d ago
Hi! I'm a student that loves spending time with pets of all kinds! I've owned a lot of cats and I currently have a dog, so I understand how important it is for pets to feel safe and loved while their
Montreal
Charlène
From CA$20
Availability confirmed 8d ago
Hi! I'm Charlène, a bilingual pet sitter based in Villeray, Montreal. With 5 years of experience caring for both dogs and cats, I provide loving, reliable, and personalized care. Whether it's walks, d
Montreal
Sarah Hebert
From CA$38
Availability confirmed 14d ago
Homey Day Care & Boarding
Montreal
Sydney Roy
From CA$20
Availability confirmed 15d ago
Passionate Veterinary Student
Longueuil
Ashlee
From CA$15
Availability confirmed 10d ago
Passionate, experienced, and always learning — I provide loving, affordable care for pets of all kinds, treating every animal like family. 🐾
Montreal
Eliane
From CA$25
Availability confirmed 4d ago
Patiente et toujours respectueuse envers vos animaux!
Laval (administrative region)
Catherine
From CA$15
Availability confirmed 4d ago
Votre animal sera entre de bonnes mains, avec amour et douceur. ❤️🐾
Montreal
Cat sitters by Montreal neighbourhood
Most cat owners book a sitter who is already a short walk away, so visits stay punctual. These are the Montreal areas with their own page.
Cat-friendly neighbourhoods in Montreal
Where Montreal cats feel at home
Plateau Mont-Royal
Classic Montreal walk-ups with bay windows, spiral staircases, and sunlit rooms. The Plateau has one of the highest cat populations in the city and a strong community of cat lovers.
- Bay windows
- High cat population
- Walkable neighbourhood
Mile End and Outremont
Creative, pet-friendly streets with character apartments. Many sitters in Mile End have experience with multi-cat households and senior cats.
- Character apartments
- Multi-cat experience
- Creative atmosphere
Verdun and St-Henri
Quiet streets along the canal with affordable housing and spacious flats. Cat owners here appreciate the low-traffic environment and proximity to green spaces.
- Spacious flats
- Low traffic
- Canal-side walks
Cat care tips for Montreal
Keep your cat comfortable through Montreal's harsh winters and humid summers
Brutal winter heating
Montreal apartments rely heavily on baseboard heating in winter. Cats love warm radiators but can burn paw pads. Advise your sitter to check for dangerously hot surfaces.
Summer humidity
Montreal summers are hot and humid. Cats can overheat in un-air-conditioned apartments. Ensure fans or AC are available and fresh water is always full.
Open window season
Montreal apartments often lack screens on old windows. When the weather warms up, make sure your sitter knows which windows are safe to open.
Bilingual commands
Many Montreal cats respond to French or English commands. Let your sitter know your cat's language preferences so routines stay consistent.
Why Petme
Why Montreal cat owners choose Petme
Stress-free cat care with real protection.
Home environment
Cats stay in a calm home with personal attention. No stressful facilities.
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 Montreal
Everything you need to know before booking a cat sitter
How much does cat sitting cost in Montreal?
Cat sitting in Montreal typically ranges from $18 to $42 per night for boarding and $12 to $22 per drop-in visit. All bookings include CAD 32,000 Protection Plan.
Can I find a bilingual cat sitter in Montreal?
Yes. Many Petme sitters in Montreal speak both English and French and can care for your cat in either language.
Are Montreal cat sitters on Petme insured?
Every Petme booking includes up to CAD 32,000 in Protection Plan.
Does Petme cover Laval and the South Shore?
Yes. Petme has cat sitters across Montreal, Laval, Longueuil, and all surrounding areas.
Cat sitting in Montreal
Montreal is a cat city. The Plateau alone has more cats per capita than almost any neighbourhood in Canada, and the city's walk-up apartments with bay windows are practically designed for feline lounging.
Petme connects Montreal 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 pigeons from a Mile End balcony or naps in a Verdun sunbeam, there is a Petme sitter in Montreal who speaks their language.
Bilingual sitters available
Coverage across Greater Montreal
Same-day booking available
Average sitter rating: 4.9 out of 5
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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 Montreal
Montreal has the highest concentration of walk-up flats in Canada, and that shapes cat ownership. Cats here are almost exclusively indoor, since outdoor balcony access on a third-floor Plateau triplex is risky for a cat. Single-cat and two-cat households are common across Mile End, Plateau, Rosemont, Hochelaga, Verdun, NDG, Outremont, and Westmount. The drop-in visit is the default Petme booking in the city.
Montreal's vet network covers the island well. DMV Centre Veterinaire on Saint-Martin in Laval, Centre DMV in Saint-Henri, the Hopital Veterinaire de l`Universite de Montreal, and AniCura clinics across the West Island handle emergencies twenty-four hours a day. Every Petme booking includes up to ${VET_CA} in emergency Protection Plan at no extra cost, so an emergency visit during the sitter`s care window is covered.
Montreal cat owners travel often. Cottages in the Laurentians and Eastern Townships in summer, family visits across Quebec and Ontario during the holidays, weekend trips to New York or Boston. Petme keeps the cat in its own home in its usual routine. Most Montreal drop-in visits run $20 to $32 CAD per visit. The Plateau and Westmount sit at the higher end; the East End and Laval are a little lower.
Practical tips for Montreal cat owners
Local cat care notes
Triplex stair safety
Tell the sitter which doors must be closed behind them. On a triplex with a shared stairwell, an open flat door for thirty seconds is enough time for a curious cat to slip into the hall.
Winter humidity
Montreal winters dry the air sharply. Ask the sitter to refresh water bowls each visit and check that the cat's water intake looks normal.
Balcony rule
Plateau and Mile End balconies are not cat-safe. Keep the balcony door closed for the whole booking and tell the sitter so they keep it that way.
Old-pipe water
Older Montreal flats sometimes have a metallic taste to the water. If your cat refuses tap water, leave a filter pitcher in the kitchen and ask the sitter to fill from there.
Frequently asked questions
Cat sitter questions in Montreal
How much does a cat sitter cost in Montreal?
Drop-in cat visits in Montreal typically cost $20 to $32 CAD per visit. The Plateau, Mile End, and Westmount sit at the higher end; the East End, Verdun, and Laval are a little lower. Overnight in-home sitting runs $50 to $80 CAD per night. Sitters set their own rates and you see the total before booking.
Do Montreal cat sitters speak French?
Many do. Montreal sitters list their languages on their profile; filter for French if you want to handle the booking in French from chat through to the meet and greet. The Petme platform is available in French, and sitter notes and photo captions can be in French throughout the booking.
My third-floor walk-up has tight stairs. Will that be a problem?
No. Montreal walk-up sitters are used to triplex and quadplex stairs. Make sure your key works smoothly from the outer door to the apartment door, and confirm with the sitter at the meet and greet which door codes or buzzers are in use. Mention the floor number in the booking notes.
Can I find a sitter for a Laurentians or Eastern Townships cottage weekend?
Most Montreal owners book the sitter to visit the Montreal home while the cat stays in familiar territory. A handful of sitters travel to the Laurentians or Townships for in-home cat care during longer holidays; mention the location and dates in your booking request.
My cat is on medication. Can the sitter handle it?
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. Insulin injections are handled by sitters who have done it before; share the brand and dose at the meet and greet.
How do I handle the keys on a Plateau flat with a buzzer?
Hand the sitter the keys at the meet and greet. If your building has a buzzer code, write it on the booking notes. Many Plateau buildings have an outer door, an inner door, and a flat door; label each key clearly. Most owners use a key with a colour ring per door.
My cat hides under the couch. Will the sitter find them?
Yes. Montreal sitters are used to shy cats. The sitter still refills food and water, scoops the litter, looks for the cat without forcing interaction, and reports what they observed. Most shy cats start coming out by the third or fourth visit once the sitter is part of the routine.
Is the CAD 32,000 Protection Plan valid at Quebec clinics?
Yes. Every Petme booking in Montreal includes up to CAD 32,000 in emergency Protection Plan at any licensed Quebec 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 of the booking.