Verified cat sitters
Every Quebec City sitter is identity-verified and reviewed by real cat owners.
Verified profilesCat sitting in Quebec City that speaks your language
Sitters who work in French or English take care of drop-in visits, in-home sitting, and boarding from Limoilou to Sainte-Foy. The Protection Plan can contribute up to CAD 32,000 toward eligible vet costs.
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$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 Quebec City
Cat Boarding
Your cat stays in a quiet Quebec City home with personal attention and warm, comfortable spaces.
In-Home Cat Sitting
A sitter stays in your Quebec City home. Your cat keeps their routine and their view of the Saint Lawrence.
Drop-In Visits
A sitter visits to feed, clean, play, and check on your cat. Perfect for cats who love their own territory.
Verified pet sitters in Quebec City
ID check and background check on every profile. Rates and reviews when you open one.
Cat-friendly neighbourhoods in Quebec City
Where Quebec City cats thrive
Montcalm and Sillery
Elegant residential streets with stone houses, large windows, and quiet gardens. Many cat sitters here have experience with purebred and geriatric cats.
- Stone houses
- Large windows
- Experienced sitters
Saint-Roch and Limoilou
Revitalised neighbourhoods with artist studios, loft apartments, and a growing pet community. Cat-friendly and affordable.
- Loft apartments
- Growing pet community
- Affordable area
Sainte-Foy and Cap-Rouge
Suburban homes with large windows and proximity to green spaces. Cats enjoy watching birds and squirrels from heated perches.
- Suburban homes
- Green space views
- Heated perches
Cat care tips for Quebec City
Keep your cat comfortable through Quebec City's cold winters
Heavy snow and cold
Quebec City gets significant snowfall and cold. Indoor cats near windows may feel drafts. Ensure your sitter checks window seals and keeps warm spots available.
Old building heating
Many Quebec City apartments are in heritage buildings with radiator heating. Cats love radiators but can overheat. Your sitter should monitor temperatures.
French-speaking sitters
Most Quebec City sitters speak French as their first language. Share your cat's command vocabulary to ensure consistent care.
Indoor-only lifestyle
Quebec City cats are almost exclusively indoor cats due to the climate. Interactive toys and climbing structures keep them engaged year-round.
Why Petme
Why Quebec City cat owners choose Petme
Stress-free cat care with real protection.
Home environment
Cats stay in a calm home, not a boarding kennel.
Calm and quietProtection Plan up to CAD 32,000
The Petme Protection Plan can contribute to eligible vet costs.
Eligible vet costsMeet and greet first
Free meet-and-greet so your cat can approve their sitter.
Cat-approvedFrequently asked questions about cat sitters in Quebec City
Everything you need to know before booking a cat sitter
How much does cat sitting cost in Quebec City?
Cat sitting in Quebec City typically ranges from $15 to $38 per night for boarding and $10 to $18 per drop-in visit. The Protection Plan can contribute up to CAD 32,000 toward eligible vet costs.
Can I find a French-speaking cat sitter?
Yes. Most Quebec City sitters on Petme are French-speaking and many are bilingual.
Are Quebec City cat sitters on Petme insured?
The Protection Plan can contribute up to CAD 32,000 toward eligible vet costs.
Does Petme cover Levis and Sainte-Foy?
Yes. Petme has cat sitters across Quebec City, Sainte-Foy, Levis, Beauport, and surrounding areas.
Cat sitting in Quebec City
Quebec City is a UNESCO World Heritage Site where heritage buildings, stone walls, and cobblestone streets create a uniquely charming environment. Cats here live in apartments with thick walls and radiator warmth.
Petme connects Quebec City 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 surveys the Saint Lawrence from a Montcalm window or naps in a Limoilou loft, there is a Petme sitter in Quebec City who speaks their language.
French and bilingual sitters
Coverage across Greater Quebec City
Same-day booking available
Average sitter rating: 4.9 out of 5
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$18 – $30/visit
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$40 – $75/night
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About cat sitting in Quebec City
Quebec City is overwhelmingly francophone and indoor-cat dominant. Walk-up flats in Saint-Roch, Saint-Jean-Baptiste, Limoilou, and Montcalm hold most of the central cat households; suburban homes in Sainte-Foy, Sillery, and Beauport handle the rest. Heritage flats inside the walls of Vieux-Quebec round out the booking mix. Single-cat and two-cat homes are the standard.
Quebec City's Protection Plan is solid. DMV Centre Veterinaire on Boulevard Pierre-Bertrand handles 24-hour emergencies; CHUV-FMV at Universite Laval handles specialty care; family-vet clinics dot Sainte-Foy and Limoilou. The Protection Plan can contribute up to CAD 32,000 toward eligible vet costs.
Quebec City cat owners travel often: Charlevoix and Saguenay drives in summer, family visits to Montreal and Trois-Rivieres during holidays, weekend ski trips to Le Massif and Stoneham. Petme keeps the cat home in its routine. Most Quebec City drop-in visits run $20 to $28 CAD per visit, with Montcalm and Saint-Jean-Baptiste at the higher end.
Practical tips for Quebec City cat owners
Local cat care notes
Heritage-flat key handover
Quebec City heritage flats often have three doors and stiff old locks. Test every key with the sitter at the meet and greet, and label them so the sitter is not stuck outside.
Cold-window monitoring
Heritage flats sometimes have single-pane or storm windows. Ask the sitter to check that the cat is not sleeping in a draughty corner during cold snaps.
Winter humidity
Forced-air heating dries indoor air sharply. Refresh water bowls at every visit and consider a small humidifier near the cat's favourite room.
Narrow-stairwell escape risk
Walk-up stairwells in Saint-Roch and Limoilou are tight and shared. Confirm with the sitter that the flat door is fully closed before they leave each visit.
Frequently asked questions
Cat sitter questions in Quebec City
How much does a cat sitter cost in Quebec City?
Drop-in cat visits in Quebec City typically cost $20 to $28 CAD per visit. Montcalm and Saint-Jean-Baptiste sit at the higher end; Limoilou and Charlesbourg are a little lower. Overnight in-home sitting runs $48 to $75 CAD per night. Sitters set their own rate and you see the total before booking.
Do Quebec City sitters speak French?
Yes, most do. Sitters list their languages on their profile; filter for French if you want to manage 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.
My flat is inside the walls of Vieux-Quebec. Can sitters reach it?
Yes. Vieux-Quebec sitters know the walled-city access points and the narrow stairwells in heritage flats. Mention the building address and any quirks (no elevator, key in a lockbox, narrow entry) in the booking notes. Most heritage flats have an outer door, an inner door, and the flat door; label your keys.
Can I find a sitter for a Charlevoix or Saguenay weekend?
Most Quebec City owners book the sitter to visit the Quebec City home while the cat stays in familiar territory. A few sitters travel to Charlevoix 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 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. Insulin injections are handled by sitters who have done it before; share the brand and dose at the meet and greet.
How do I keep the thermostat right during a winter ski trip?
Set the thermostat at 19 to 21 degrees C for the booking. Do not let it drop below 18 in winter; pipes near outside walls in heritage flats can freeze. Ask the sitter to confirm the reading on the first visit and adjust if the cat's favourite room runs cool.
My cat hides from strangers. Will the sitter find them?
Yes. Quebec City sitters are used to shy cats in narrow heritage flats. The sitter 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.
Is the CAD 32,000 Protection Plan valid at Quebec City vet clinics?
Yes. The Protection Plan can contribute up to CAD 32,000 toward eligible vet costs 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.