Drop-in visit
The standard for indoor cats. 20 to 30 minutes of feeding, fresh water, litter, play, and a photo update.
Petme neighbourhood guide · Winnipeg
Cat sitters in St. Boniface, Winnipeg
Verified local cat sitters for drop-in visits, feeding, litter care, and gentle play in St. Boniface.
ID-checked sitters, transparent ratings, and CAD 32,000 in Protection Plan on every booking. Most Petme cat sitters in St. Boniface cover a few homes within a short walk, so visits stay punctual and your cat keeps its own home routine. A photo update is sent before the sitter leaves.
0% owner fees
Cat owners book with no commission.
CAD 32,000 Protection Plan
On every visit through the app.
Verified sitters
ID check and free meet-and-greet before booking.
4.9 / 5 rating
Across Canadian cat owners on the app.
Cat services in St. Boniface
Pick the right one for your trip:
Twice-daily visits
For longer trips or multi-cat households. Morning and evening, same sitter, same routine your cat already knows.
Medication-experienced
Sitters confident with pills, oral drops, ear drops, and (with a meet-and-greet demo) insulin injections.
Overnight cat sitting
A sitter stays at your home overnight. Best for very young, very old, or separation-anxious cats.
Verified pet sitters in St. Boniface
ID check and background check on every profile. Rates and reviews when you open one.
Kimberly
From CA$25
Availability confirmed 11d ago
I'm to care, love your fur baby!
Winnipeg
Jaina
From CA$25
Availability confirmed 7d ago
Your pets’ new best friend! 🐶🐴 I’m an animal lover who loves spending time with pets and making sure they feel comfortable, happy, and cared for.
Winnipeg
Aby
From CA$15
Availability confirmed 8d ago
i have so much love for my pup I just want to share it with your pets. over 5 years experience
Winnipeg
Frequently asked questions
Cat sitter questions in Winnipeg
Does a Winnipeg winter change how a sitter visits St. Boniface?
It changes what gets checked. Forced-air heating dries indoor air out over the winter, so water intake matters more and a sitter will top up and reposition bowls rather than just refill them. Ice storms and the outages that follow are the other winter risk, so agree in advance who to call if the heat goes out while you are away from St. Boniface.
What happens if my cat gets sick during a booking in St. Boniface?
The sitter contacts you and takes the cat in, and every confirmed booking includes up to CAD 32,000 in vet costs at a licensed Canadian clinic. Leave your regular vet's details, and note the nearest after-hours clinic to St. Boniface, because that is the thing that saves time in an emergency. Rabies vaccination rules are set provincially, so keep your records current for Winnipeg rather than assuming one national rule.
How much does a cat sitter cost in Winnipeg?
Drop-in cat visits in Winnipeg typically cost $18 to $26 CAD per visit. Osborne Village, River Heights, and Tuxedo sit at the higher end; St. Vital and the north end are a little lower. Overnight in-home sitting runs $45 to $70 CAD per night. Sitters set their own rates and you see the total before booking.
Winnipeg winters hit minus forty. How does the sitter manage?
The cat stays in your home, the heating keeps the home warm throughout, and the sitter handles food, water, litter, and play. Set the thermostat at 19 to 21 degrees C for the booking and ask the sitter to confirm the reading on the first visit. The cold is hard on people, not on indoor cats.
Do Winnipeg sitters cover St. Vital, Charleswood, and the north end?
Yes. Sitters set their own coverage areas. Many cover their own neighbourhood; some cover the whole city. Use the Winnipeg filter and check each sitter's coverage map. St. Vital, Charleswood, Transcona, and the north end are all represented in the sitter pool.
My cat is on insulin. Can the sitter handle injections in Winnipeg?
Yes if the sitter is medication-experienced. Filter for 'medication experienced' and message a few sitters in chat. Show the brand of insulin and the dose. Most Winnipeg sitters who handle insulin will ask for a brief demo at the meet and greet so they are comfortable on day one.
How do I keep the heating right during a cold-snap trip?
Set the thermostat at 20 to 21 degrees C for the booking and avoid programmed setbacks during minus-thirty weather. Pipes near outside walls can freeze if the house cools too far. Ask the sitter to confirm the thermostat reading at the first visit and adjust if needed.
Can I book a sitter for a long weekend at Falcon Lake?
Yes. Winnipeg sitters book weekend visits regularly during cottage season. One drop-in per day handles a healthy adult cat for two to four nights, two visits per day for longer absences. Book a week ahead in peak summer; the sitter pool fills up faster around long weekends.
My senior cat is shy and hides. Will the sitter cope?
Yes. Winnipeg sitters are used to shy senior cats. 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 showing up by the third or fourth visit once the sitter is part of the routine.
Is the CAD 32,000 Protection Plan valid at Winnipeg vet clinics?
Yes. Every Petme booking in Winnipeg includes up to CAD 32,000 in emergency Protection Plan at any licensed Manitoba 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.
Ready to book a cat sitter in St. Boniface?
Download the Petme app, set your dates, and your cat keeps its own routine. Cashback hits your balance automatically once the booking completes.